The shocking truth about the price of consoles

Console gamers ingorantly believe that they are getting a good deal but in fact it's quite the opposite and I will prove you why.

A pc with a GTX580(£230) & i5 2500k(£160) etc will cost £750 and a ps3 costs £250. However, the problem is that this pc performs about 10 times better but it doesn't costs 10 times more, only 3 times more. So it is very obvious that consoles are significantly overpriced. They should cost around £75.

We did some tests to see how much better it will perform on games, we take a random multiplat, crysis 2.

the main graphics settings of crysis 2

high settings
very high settings
extreme settings
ultra settings

consoles run crysis 2 with 1152x720(1024x720 for ps3) with mostly high settings(lowest setting available settings on pc) and 20-30fps(lets say avg 26fps)

we are going to find how a GTX580 performs compared to consoles in a real scenario, NOT some theoretical power.

A pc with a GTX580 achieves on crysis 2 - 58fps with 1920x1200, extreme settings(+high rez texture pack) (GPU usage around 100%)
now step by step we will continue to lower our settings, resolution, limit the fps to get to console settings.

GTX580 - 1920x1200, extreme settings(+high rez texture pack), 58fps(no lock) (GPU usage around 100%)
GTX580 - 1920x1200, extreme settings(+high rez texture pack), 30fps(lock) (GPU usage around 50%)
GTX580 - 1920x1200, high settings, 30fps(lock) (GPU usage around 27%)
GTX580 - 1280x720, high settings, 30fps(lock) (GPU usage around 14%)
GTX580 - 1024x768, high settings, 30fps(lock) (GPU usage around 12%)

so with console settings our GPU only uses 12% of its power and still getting better fps so we can predict(using common sense) with a lock at 26fps(we cannot actually lock to 26 because V-Sync only allow 30fps or 60fps) that the GPU usage will be around 10%.

conclusion: at console settings the GPU only uses 10% of its power so we can safely conclude that the GTX580 performs around 10 times better than consoles (also in other games we found similar results).

console gamers pay more for inferior multiplats and even more for inferior hardware. lets also not forget that a pc does one thousand things more but this is not the point of this comparison. Console gamers how do you feel about getting ripped of on both hardware and software level?

They already know this problem is they don't care.

cant be bothered with the hassle of building and the few other issues with PC.

who cares, dunno why PC gamers like yourself seem to have this need to keep boasting and saying we all need to follow the beat of their drum even though it doesnt suit us all.

cant be bothered with the hassle of building and the few other issues with PC.

who cares, dunno why PC gamers like yourself seem to have this need to keep boasting and saying we all need to follow the beat of their drum even though it doesnt suit us all.

razgriz_101

They pay less for their hardware full stop. For the ease of use and lower quality (IQ) games, they have a lower price.

Quite simple.

[QUOTE="razgriz_101"]

cant be bothered with the hassle of building and the few other issues with PC.

who cares, dunno why PC gamers like yourself seem to have this need to keep boasting and saying we all need to follow the beat of their drum even though it doesnt suit us all.

SamiRDuran

im happy with my plug and play thanks, im not converting one size doesnt fit all matey its high time you took time to learn that it seems.

as expected a PC that cost 3 times more, but perform 10 times better in games, but console gamers will refuse to accept this.

[QUOTE="razgriz_101"]

cant be bothered with the hassle of building and the few other issues with PC.

who cares, dunno why PC gamers like yourself seem to have this need to keep boasting and saying we all need to follow the beat of their drum even though it doesnt suit us all.

SamiRDuran

I didn't buy my PS3 for its graphics card. I bought it for all the exclusives I couldn't find anywhere else, along with multiplats not on PC.

cant be bothered with the hassle of building and the few other issues with PC.

who cares, dunno why PC gamers like yourself seem to have this need to keep boasting and saying we all need to follow the beat of their drum even though it doesnt suit us all.

razgriz_101

as expected a PC that cost 3 times more, but perform 10 times better in games, but console gamers will refuse to accept this.

MK-Professor

yeah the PC still costs more you complete buffoon.

If your a gamer on a budget you's guys arent really making an amazing arguement for yourself.

oh yeah inb4 xbox live,more expensive games and DLC.Because if you a sensible soul like me you wait and play the patience game and score some decent deals.

[QUOTE="razgriz_101"]

cant be bothered with the hassle of building and the few other issues with PC.

who cares, dunno why PC gamers like yourself seem to have this need to keep boasting and saying we all need to follow the beat of their drum even though it doesnt suit us all.

YoshiYogurt

those 2 issues in particualar have become a lot less apparent in the past 3 years than at the start of the gen as hardware as it usually does has become more reliable especially in the case of the 360.

I dont have time to build a PC either with work and band practice aswell as going out i just dont see that much fun in building it either just isnt my cup of tea.

Your argument relies on a 1 to 1 correlation between hardware power and perceived value. Prove that one exists.lowe0

Something I found particularly odd.

a ps3 costs £250

SamiRDuran

It's cute that you think everyone lives in the same country. Most people pay far less than that.

[QUOTE="SamiRDuran"]

a ps3 costs £250

Tikeio

It's cute that you think everyone lives in the same country. Most people pay far less than that.

[QUOTE="YoshiYogurt"][QUOTE="razgriz_101"]

cant be bothered with the hassle of building and the few other issues with PC.

who cares, dunno why PC gamers like yourself seem to have this need to keep boasting and saying we all need to follow the beat of their drum even though it doesnt suit us all.

razgriz_101

those 2 issues in particualar have become a lot less apparent in the past 3 years than at the start of the gen as hardware as it usually does has become more reliable especially in the case of the 360.

I dont have time to build a PC either with work and band practice aswell as going out i just dont see that much fun in building it either just isnt my cup of tea.

[QUOTE="razgriz_101"]

[QUOTE="YoshiYogurt"] building a pc is not "hassle." It's very fun actually, and you get a great sense of accomplishment when you finish. Consoles have more issues than PCs. Xboxes RROD and PS3s YLOD. YoshiYogurt

those 2 issues in particualar have become a lot less apparent in the past 3 years than at the start of the gen as hardware as it usually does has become more reliable especially in the case of the 360.

I dont have time to build a PC either with work and band practice aswell as going out i just dont see that much fun in building it either just isnt my cup of tea.

Play bass, saving for a Jackson Dave Ellefson CBX-V right now and an LH500 and honestly i'd rather put my money into that than a PC which i probably wouldnt use all that much.

[QUOTE="MK-Professor"]

as expected a PC that cost 3 times more, but perform 10 times better in games, but console gamers will refuse to accept this.

razgriz_101

yeah the PC still costs more you complete buffoon.

If your a gamer on a budget you's guys arent really making an amazing arguement for yourself.

oh yeah inb4 xbox live,more expensive games and DLC.Because if you a sensible soul like me you wait and play the patience game and score some decent deals.

if you are on a budget then get a £40 GPU to play with similar graphics and performance like consoles.

You do understand there is more to gaming than solely graphics right? And this is coming from a pc gamer.. sSubZerOo

[QUOTE="razgriz_101"]

cant be bothered with the hassle of building and the few other issues with PC.

who cares, dunno why PC gamers like yourself seem to have this need to keep boasting and saying we all need to follow the beat of their drum even though it doesnt suit us all.

YoshiYogurt

[QUOTE="razgriz_101"]

[QUOTE="MK-Professor"]

as expected a PC that cost 3 times more, but perform 10 times better in games, but console gamers will refuse to accept this.

MK-Professor

yeah the PC still costs more you complete buffoon.

If your a gamer on a budget you's guys arent really making an amazing arguement for yourself.

oh yeah inb4 xbox live,more expensive games and DLC.Because if you a sensible soul like me you wait and play the patience game and score some decent deals.

if you are on a budget then get a £40 GPU to play with similar graphics and performance like consoles.

Yeah but still aint got the same level of plug n play has it sonny jim :P i like keeping it as simple as possible thats why i prefer consoles really thats all.

Why build a gaming pc if it doesn't haven anything I want to play? :(ispeakfact

[QUOTE="Tikeio"]

[QUOTE="SamiRDuran"]

a ps3 costs £250

SamiRDuran

It's cute that you think everyone lives in the same country. Most people pay far less than that.

Never said anything about PC hardware. But you're the one who listed what you assume to be "standard" prices in the OP. Not so smart...

Nice try though.

I still prefer consoles

[QUOTE="sSubZerOo"]You do understand there is more to gaming than solely graphics right? And this is coming from a pc gamer.. parkurtommo

not to me, smart gameplay design and good use of scripting (if necessary) are higher on the list when it comes to gameplay

what is the ratio for euros to dollars? :? bbkkristian

[QUOTE="parkurtommo"][QUOTE="sSubZerOo"]You do understand there is more to gaming than solely graphics right? And this is coming from a pc gamer.. razgriz_101

not to me, smart gameplay design and good use of scripting (if necessary) are higher on the list when it comes to gameplay

The important thing is the experience not the hardware. Thinking that a PC gamer had a 10 times better experience than a console gamer playing a typical AAA game is absurd. It's more like 10% better.

[QUOTE="ispeakfact"]Why build a gaming pc if it doesn't haven anything I want to play? :(parkurtommo

The important thing is the experience not the hardware. Thinking that a PC gamer had a 10 times better experience than a console gamer playing a typical AAA game is absurd. It's more like 10% better. Then there are exclusive games and so on. Sushiglutton

*yawn*

Is it still so hard for some of you to understand there are many gamers who simply don't care that they're getting the "inferior" experience?

They're satisfied with console gaming,the "jump in and play" level of simplicity,and there's nothing wrong with that.System choice is subjective,while PC has many "objective" advantages,in the end,they don't matter.You simply pick the system that works the best for you...

For many,that is a console,and if they enjoy the experience they're getting,who cares about stuff posted in the OP?

The difference is that I can buy a console and a game, plug it into my TV, pop in a game, and play it. Not only can I play it, but I can share it with people in the room. It's really easy.

That's the whole point. PC gamers forget that the whole point of console gaming is accessibility.

Yes. Building a PC and maintaing a PC is not an easy thing for 90% of the population. Thinking so only proves you don't know squat about the average person outside of video game forums.

cant be bothered with the hassle of building and the few other issues with PC.

who cares, dunno why PC gamers like yourself seem to have this need to keep boasting and saying we all need to follow the beat of their drum even though it doesnt suit us all.

NOBODY.

CARES.

Seriously, Console gamers do not care.

Its kinda funny watching this little crusade by Hermits though.

Quite funny indeed.

[QUOTE="Sushiglutton"]The important thing is the experience not the hardware. Thinking that a PC gamer had a 10 times better experience than a console gamer playing a typical AAA game is absurd. It's more like 10% better. Then there are exclusive games and so on. SamiRDuran

[QUOTE="Sushiglutton"]The important thing is the experience not the hardware. Thinking that a PC gamer had a 10 times better experience than a console gamer playing a typical AAA game is absurd. It's more like 10% better. Then there are exclusive games and so on. SamiRDuran

seriously man get off tha high horse.

The important thing is the experience not the hardware. Thinking that a PC gamer had a 10 times better experience than a console gamer playing a typical AAA game is absurd. It's more like 10% better.

Sushiglutton

An entirely subjective argument,no sense discussing it.Also,you cannot quantify the experience with numbers...

Meh, still prefer consoles.

cant be bothered with the hassle of building and the few other issues with PC.

who cares, dunno why PC gamers like yourself seem to have this need to keep boasting and saying we all need to follow the beat of their drum even though it doesnt suit us all.

[QUOTE="mems_1224"][QUOTE="YoshiYogurt"] building a pc is not "hassle." It's very fun actually, and you get a great sense of accomplishment when you finish. Consoles have more issues than PCs. Xboxes RROD and PS3s YLOD. parkurtommo

[QUOTE="Sushiglutton"]

The important thing is the experience not the hardware. Thinking that a PC gamer had a 10 times better experience than a console gamer playing a typical AAA game is absurd. It's more like 10% better.

Rocker6

An entirely subjective argument,no sense discussing it.Also,you cannot quantify the experience with numbers...

I dont know why console gamers bring subjective variables such as experience into the argument. You are getting ripped off on both hardware and software level and anybody who loves getting ripped of is a fool as they say a fool and his money are easily separated. I've seen countless of times console gamers making fun of Apple fanboys or wii owners that buy overpriced hardware but you are just as bad.SamiRDuran

If you spend money on something you enjoy,that serves you well,how exactly have you been ripped off? :?

In gaming systems,subjective variables are very important,since in the end,that's what decides your system preference.Some prefer the simplicity and accessibility of consoles,as well as low upfront costs.Is that so hard to understand?

[QUOTE="parkurtommo"][QUOTE="mems_1224"] not everyone is like you. its not reasonable to expect everyone to build their own pc and deal with that headache when they can just buy a console, pop in a disc and are ready to go.mems_1224

I dont know why console gamers bring subjective variables such as experience into the argument. You are getting ripped off on both hardware and software level and anybody who loves getting ripped of is a fool as they say a fool and his money are easily separated. I've seen countless of times console gamers making fun of Apple fanboys or wii owners that buy overpriced hardware but you are just as bad.SamiRDuran

you're misssing the point though. Consoles aren't about the graphics. this is not a difficult thing to understand but think about it long and hard if you have to.