As a Manticore, I have been working on my transforming abilities. I have almost perfected the art of transforming into a Cow, Sheep, Hermit, Worm, Hedgehog, and I am really struggling to reach advanced levels of Lemming transformation.
That said, here are some good arguments which aid in the transformation processes. Feel free to add.
PC:
The ultimate multi-media device. It is capable of anything and everything, deeming it the Master Race. If you could only have 1 platform, this is the one you would want.
Multi-platforms are the best on PC. Sure, they may not be built from the ground up for PC, most games are developed on console as lead platform, but you do get the added benefits of higher resolutions, antistropic filtering, V-Sync for no screen tearing and rock solid 60 frames per second, anti-aliasing, better draw distances, and in many cases, even improved things like particle effects, polygon counts etc.
Keyboard and Mouse is the definitive control input, no questions asked. I used to play World of Warcraft in a top 10 guild in North America, and I had every single key on a keyboard mapped to an ability. Not only did I have every key mapped to an ability, but I also had Shift+every key mapped to more abilities. That's like the equivalent of 100+ buttons, not including the 6 buttons on the mouse I used. Then you have the precision of the mouse, which is unparalleled.
It's the only platform really capable of doing MMO's and RTS's right. I see Hermits on here always talking about multiplats. Hermits should be enjoying MMO's and RTS's, they are the primary reason to own a gaming PC, IMHO.
Mods.
The option to upgrade hardware at any time and ability to overclock.
If you take a look at the gimmick thread, the PC has so many gimmicks, and a lot of them are really cool, it never ends.
You can use different controllers like 360 controllers, or other game pads for retro games.
Steam and other Digitally Distributed sites have insanely good deals, especially during the holidays.
360:
The 360 controller is a very comfortable controller to hold.
Xbox Live is the definitive online service for consoles.
It has party chat.
It has some good exclusives like Gears of War, Halo and Forza. The 1st party lineup may not be high in quantity, but luckily for Lemmings it is high in quality.
Kinect is a very interesting device, and while it may not be popular here on System Wars, it has a purpose and a place in many homes.
My favorite feature about the 360 is the ability to put all my games on the harddrive. I actually wish my PS3 could do this. The PS3 has forced installs that don't install all the game data, whereas the 360 has a universal optional installation, where you can pick and choose which games you want to install. The games you do install make it so the disc drive doesn't run when you play the game, and I like that, because I would rather not put added stress on my disc drive while I'm playing a game if I have the choice. The less you wear out moving parts on a console, the longer it will last.
Xbox Live Arcade has a lot of different games to choose from, many of which are great.
The fact that it is really easy to swap harddrives in and out of the console is really nice.
The Xbox 360 Slim is reliable, and addressed the overheating issues bricking the original console.
PS3:
Blu ray drive, single disc games, more durable discs than DVD with scratch resistant coatings.
Amazing exclusives, such as LittleBigPlanet, Uncharted, Metal Gear Solid 4, Killzone, Resistance etc. Sony has quality and quantity in the exclusives department.
The Dual Shock 3 is the most advanced gamepad out. With the pressure sensitive buttons, sixaxis technology, 10-bit analog precision in the analog sticks, lithium rechargable batteries as standard, the features and technology put it at the top.
PSN is free, and a very good service. PSN+ offers a lot of bang for your buck if you choose to go in that direction.
The ability to use 3rd party harddrives, and 3rd party keyboards, mice, bluetooth headsets, and other devices is really nice. You can pair all sorts of different bluetooth devices with the system, and the USB ports are compatible with so many different things.
The PS3 Slim is very reliable, and addressed the issues causing the yellow light of death in the earlier fat models.
Lots of good games on the PSN store, anywhere from new indie titles to old PS classics.
Many multi-platform games come with additional content and features on PS3, which are absent on their counterparts.
Wii:
Very reliable hardware.
Backwards compatible with Gamecube games.
The ability to relive all the classics through the way of Virtual Console, spanning many different generations across a wealth of different consoles.
The best implementation of motion controls I have seen yet, in large part due to the amazing software it gets to work with.
Nintendo 1st party games, you know the drill, Mario, Donkey Kong, Zelda, Kirby, Punch Out, Smash Bros, Mario Kart, Metroid, Sin and Punishment etc.
Less emphasis on online, more emphasis on local co-op, which many consider a great thing.
Apple iOS (iPad 2, iPhone 4s, iPod 4g)
The App Store, with tons of great games and applications, ranging anywhere from free to $5 for the vast majority.
Very easy to use.
Very reliable hardware.
The operating system just works, I've used my Apple products extensively and have probably experienced less crashes than I have fingers.
Similar to PC, it does so many different things, and it does them well. I'm not saying to the extent of a PC, but it shares this advantage as the PC does.
HD video recording, high resolution photos, ability to watch HD movies, web browsing, Facebook, yeah, the Vita and 3DS have some of these, but they don't do them as well.
In the case of iPod 4g and iPhone 4s, 960 by 640 resolution "retina display", providing some of the sharpest images in the industry.
The practicality of something like the iPad is priceless in the workspace, especially when you're working something like Media for example, and you can use the iPad as a clapperboard for synchronizing audio and video, and performing an endless amount of tasks on the go when you don't have the luxury of sitting down and using a flat surface for something like a laptop or netbook.
3DS:
This sucker is getting some awesome support now. Nintendo panicked when it was struggling, and they redirected all their focus on the 3DS, pumping out high quality games, giving it a price cut, and all of their attention.
You get a great system at a great price.
The 3D effect is something to be seen, my friend who is a PC only tech enthusiast was completely blown away by it.
This early in its life, it already has the first 3D Mario game built from the ground up for a handheld, Zelda, Mario Kart, Star Fox, Resident Evil Revelations, and a who's who of upcoming games like Luigi's Mansion, Smash Bros, Kid Icarus, Kingdom Hearts, Paper Mario, Mario Tennis etc.
The thing is a dream come true for any Nintendo fan.
E-Shop has taken off, and really offers a lot.
3D camera is a neat feature.
With all the talk of smartphone/tablet vs handhelds, the rampant success of the 3DS will be enough to prevent extinction and allow handhelds to prevail for long into the future.
Vita:
This is the only one I don't own yet, so my knowledge on it is quite rusty.
Dual Analog Sticks.
Call of Duty anyone?
3G support, wifi.
Great games like Uncharted (lol inb4gamespot7outof10), Rayman, BlazBlue, Hot Shots Golf, Wipeout.
The best graphics ever seen on a handheld.
A very sexy screen, and I have yet to hear major complaints about battery life.
Cool features like a front and rear touch pad.
Feel free to add to the lists!
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