Which is better. . . console gaming or PC gaming? (POLL!)

Consoles AA+ Games not on PC

101. Alan Wake 8.5

and Red Dead Redemption and Super Mario Galaxy 2 coming out in the next 2 weeks..

It's really not even close how much better Console Gaming is..

Holy crap PC is wining by almost 3:1. So PC fanboys out number 360/ps3/wii fanboys.........wow Anyhow my vote goes to the PC. crozon

Where I am, it's still school hours. I'd wait and see over the next several hours up to this evening and see if a spike on the console votes occur.

PC, I have both a PS3 and an Xbox360 and I game on the PC about 5 times more than both of those consoles combined. Superior controls, graphics, multiplayer, mods and functionality, PC is far superior, IMO.

[QUOTE="theseekar"]

All pc games are on consoles, but no console game is on PC

So, consoles, easilly

MK-Professor

I am getting tired with all this console gamers saying that consoles have more exclusives…

PC AAAe = 12, AAe = 77, Ae = 82
PS3 AAAe = 8, AAe = 12, Ae = 16
360 AAAe = 7, AAe = 13, Ae = 12

AAAe + AAe
PC = 89
PS3 = 20
360 = 20

Exclusives (from 11/15/05 to current)

http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=0AriQpIFbPoEacGM1b0xxcGVucFQ3OFc4N3BNZmd2QkE&gid=0

Frankly, as a RPG player mainly, there is not a single game on PC for me, Witcher 2 is confirmed for consoles and that was over for PC

Whispered World which was the only other PC game i need, i can play on my non gaming laptop, i did not spend a penny on extra gaming PC hardware

As for consoles, well ican think of 15 exclusives i could not do without (Demon Soul, FF13vs, Fable 3, AlanWake, Gears 3, Xenoblades, Last Story, Last Guardian, GOW3 etc etc etc)

PC has really reached zero for me, and even adventures like Gray Matter is now coming to 360, which means soon there will be no PC gaming for me at all, will be like non existent

Poll results = fact. This thread is not even fair! Of course PC is teh winnar.Engrish_Major

How is that ? If i only gamed on PC, i would have missed 90% of my gaming and i play all PC games i want on 360

[QUOTE="crozon"]Holy crap PC is wining by almost 3:1. So PC fanboys out number 360/ps3/wii fanboys.........wow Anyhow my vote goes to the PC. jun_aka_pekto

Where I am, it's still school hours. I'd wait and see over the next several hours up to this evening and see if a spike on the console votes occur.

That would be funny if the results drastically change simply because of kids getting out of school. It would make console gamers look bad as they are probably under16 years old and can't even afford a decent computer so they just vote for consoles.

[QUOTE="Engrish_Major"]Poll results = fact. This thread is not even fair! Of course PC is teh winnar.theseekar

How is that ? If i only gamed on PC, i would have missed 90% of my gaming and i play all PC games i want on 360

[QUOTE="GioVela2010"]

3 vs 1 now thats fair :roll: Plus the fact that half the 360 titles are on Pc too, Then if you add AA and AAA games from Pc they outnumber all three consoles for exclusives. 04dcarraher

Why would you only count exclusives? Games that are only on any combination of consoles but not on PC are just as relevant when comparing "Console Gaming vs PC Gaming"

[QUOTE="Engrish_Major"]Poll results = fact. This thread is not even fair! Of course PC is teh winnar.theseekar

How is that ? If i only gamed on PC, i would have missed 90% of my gaming and i play all PC games i want on 360

I don't understand where you get this idea. Considering the system has 171 exclusive games (as in, on no other system).

[QUOTE="GioVela2010"]

[QUOTE="04dcarraher"] 3 vs 1 now thats fair :roll: Plus the fact that half the 360 titles are on Pc too, Then if you add AA and AAA games from Pc they outnumber all three consoles for exclusives. 04dcarraher

Why would you only count exclusives? Games that are only on any combination of consoles but not on PC are just as relevant when comparing "Console Gaming vs PC Gaming"

When your comparing Console Gaming vs PC Gaming what matters is what is available on consoles that is not available on PC, and what is available on PC that is not available on consoles.

In this regard Console Gaming comes out on top.

Again, remember, this topic is about Console Gaming as a whole vs PC Gaming, not 360 vs PC, PS3 vs PC, or Wii vs PC individually.

Consoles AA+ Games not on PC

101. Alan Wake 8.5

GioVela2010

so, you need 3 systems to match Pc gaming? woah, I as a pc gamer am flattered ;)

I personally enjoy both immensely, but I'd give the edge to consoles because I don't have to worry about graphic settings/hardware upgrades, etc. On a console I'm more-or-less guaranteed a smooth experience for the most part, whereas on my PC, even when I play on the settings that I should be playing on, the game just doesn't run as smoothly as it ought to.stygiansanity

Lower the settings.

I built a new computer in 2007 for 600-700 USD and I have no worries about settings. I drag everything to max and it runs smooth.

Only a handful of games needed a few settings turned down which took a few seconds of my time.

[QUOTE="jun_aka_pekto"]

[QUOTE="crozon"]Holy crap PC is wining by almost 3:1. So PC fanboys out number 360/ps3/wii fanboys.........wow Anyhow my vote goes to the PC. D00DIES

Where I am, it's still school hours. I'd wait and see over the next several hours up to this evening and see if a spike on the console votes occur.

That would be funny if the results drastically change simply because of kids getting out of school. It would make console gamers look bad as they are probably under16 years old and can't even afford a decent computer so they just vote for consoles.

I don't consider it bad. My kid, nephews and nieces are all going through it. It's also why I'm more forgiving of fanboy stuff. I had my own fanboy stuff when I was young although most weren't about video games (mostly Star Wars, pro wrestling, and Japanese cartoons).

[QUOTE="stygiansanity"]I personally enjoy both immensely, but I'd give the edge to consoles because I don't have to worry about graphic settings/hardware upgrades, etc. On a console I'm more-or-less guaranteed a smooth experience for the most part, whereas on my PC, even when I play on the settings that I should be playing on, the game just doesn't run as smoothly as it ought to.Hakkai007

Lower the settings.

I built a new computer in 2007 for 600-700 USD and I have no worries about settings. I drag everything to max and it runs smooth.

Only a handful of games needed a few settings turned down which took a few seconds of my time.

indeed, it's not big deal at all

[QUOTE="GioVela2010"]

Consoles AA+ Games not on PC

101. Alan Wake 8.5

italygamer

so, you need 3 systems to match Pc gaming? woah, I as a pc gamer am flattered ;)

Since when does 1 AAAA + 30 AAA games match 11 AAA games? :lol:

Can someone post what the exact score ranges are for AAAA, AAA, AA, A?

[QUOTE="GioVela2010"]

When your comparing Console Gaming vs PC Gaming what matters is what is available on consoles that is not available on PC, and what is available on PC that is not available on consoles.

In this regard Console Gaming comes out on top.

xDimMaK

If you are combining 360/PS3 and Wii than "exclusive" is no longer the criteria that is relevant, if you are combining PS3/360/Wii than what matters is games that are on 360/PS3/Wii but not on PC and vice versa, in other words, games like Bayonetta, Red Dead Redemption, and many many more count for PS3/360/Wii combination.

[QUOTE="xDimMaK"]

[QUOTE="GioVela2010"]

When your comparing Console Gaming vs PC Gaming what matters is what is available on consoles that is not available on PC, and what is available on PC that is not available on consoles.

In this regard Console Gaming comes out on top.

GioVela2010

If you are combining 360/PS3 and Wii than "exclusive" is no longer the criteria that is relevant, if you are combining PS3/360/Wii than what matters is games that are on 360/PS3/Wii but not on PC and vice versa, in other words, games like Bayonetta, Red Dead Redemption, and many many more count for PS3/360/Wii combination.

The Stalker series singlehandedly owns the consoles. PC will probably get Bayonetta, Red Dead, and a few other games released recently.

and Red Dead Redemption and Super Mario Galaxy 2 coming out in the next 2 weeks..

It's really not even close how much better Console Gaming is..

GioVela2010

Out of all those console games, show me just one flight sim. And I mean SIM. Just one.

The fact is, I don't care how many games consoles have, they aren't my type of game. I don't like cars, anime babes, melodramatic JRPGs, half-naked dudes with swordchucks, or any of that teen-fantasy crap. I prefer my games work my brain as much as my fingers.

You just aren't going to find Simulators, grognard wargames or anything more complicated than some of the KOEI games...and I don't know if KOEI even does strategy games anymore or not, I haven't played their games since Romance of the Three Kingdoms V.

I see consoles as more of a 'home arcade machine' than as a hobbyists platform.

Holy crap PC is wining by almost 3:1. So PC fanboys out number 360/ps3/wii fanboys.........wow Anyhow my vote goes to the PC. crozon

surprising isn't it? This board used to be populated primarily by PS3 fanboys, then 360 fanboys with Wii and PC fans being less common. Wonder what happened to draw in so many PC gamers?

Out of all those console games, show me just one flight sim. And I mean SIM. Just one.

The fact is, I don't care how many games consoles have, they aren't my type of game. I don't like cars, anime babes, melodramatic JRPGs, half-naked dudes with swordchucks, or any of that teen-fantasy crap. I prefer my games work my brain as much as my fingers.

You just aren't going to find Simulators, grognard wargames or anything more complicated than some of the KOEI games...and I don't know if KOEI even does strategy games anymore or not, I haven't played their games since Romance of the Three Kingdoms V.

I see consoles as more of a 'home arcade machine' than as a hobbyists platform.

br0kenrabbit

Well to be fair, IL2: Birds of Prey is available for consoles. It has a hardcore (Simulation) mode satisfying enough even for PC IL2 veterans. Plus, Naval Assault is coming for the 360. To me, that's a sign that the fusion of PC and consoles is continuing.

Looking at the screens of the latter game, it looks to be a bit arcadish with submarines seemingly not having the proper markings or even nationality. But, maybe that's the multiplayer aspect.

PC gaming, but for me personally, I choose console. I like to just pop in the disc and play the game without having problems. Tooksme days to get Halo 2 to work on PC and Viva Pinata just doesn't work at all. RoslindaleOne

Viva Pinata was released for the PC? o_O -edit- Just checked. Wow, I never knew that.

[QUOTE="RoslindaleOne"]PC gaming, but for me personally, I choose console. I like to just pop in the disc and play the game without having problems. Tooksme days to get Halo 2 to work on PC and Viva Pinata just doesn't work at all. Dataleak

Viva Pinata was released for the PC? o_O

Sure enough. Yes. GS has a review of it.

[QUOTE="RoslindaleOne"]PC gaming, but for me personally, I choose console. I like to just pop in the disc and play the game without having problems. Tooksme days to get Halo 2 to work on PC and Viva Pinata just doesn't work at all. Dataleak

Viva Pinata was released for the PC? o_O -edit- Just checked. Wow, I never knew that.

I choose everything because I dont like to miss out :)

Well to be fair, IL2: Birds of Prey is available for consoles. It has a hardcore (Simulation) mode satisfying enough even for PC IL2 veterans.

jun_aka_pekto

No, it's not. I've played it. You don't even have basic SIM controls like magneto settings, air/fuel mix, prop adjustment, etc. Birds of Prey is a game, not a sim.

Pc. I love mods and lets use Oblivion as an example...

graphics

new races such as this

New quests

A 15 hour fully voiced guild, which in my opionion tops every normal guild besides the dark brotherhood.

lets take a look at morrowind!

hell a video would do the morrowind mods more justice...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrS1uJ7faqM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECUisoFhDfk

Can someone post what the exact score ranges are for AAAA, AAA, AA, A?

jun_aka_pekto

A: 7-7.9

AA: 8-8.9

AAA: 9-9.9

AAAA: 10

[QUOTE="jun_aka_pekto"]

Can someone post what the exact score ranges are for AAAA, AAA, AA, A?

PublicNuisance

A: 7-7.9

AA: 8-8.9

AAA: 9-9.9

AAAA: 10

Thanks. Makes things clearer now.

[QUOTE="jun_aka_pekto"]

Well to be fair, IL2: Birds of Prey is available for consoles. It has a hardcore (Simulation) mode satisfying enough even for PC IL2 veterans.

br0kenrabbit

No, it's not. I've played it. You don't even have basic SIM controls like magneto settings, air/fuel mix, prop adjustment, etc. Birds of Prey is a game, not a sim.

Ok. I don't recall seeing those functions either. I was looking mainly at the flight model

[QUOTE="PublicNuisance"]

[QUOTE="jun_aka_pekto"]

Can someone post what the exact score ranges are for AAAA, AAA, AA, A?

jun_aka_pekto

A: 7-7.9

AA: 8-8.9

AAA: 9-9.9

AAAA: 10

Thanks. Makes things clearer now.

No problem.

console all day. on pcs its mmo`s all day:P

[QUOTE="jun_aka_pekto"]

[QUOTE="PublicNuisance"]

A: 7-7.5

AA: 8-8.5

AAA: 9-9.5

AAAA: 10

Thanks. Makes things clearer now.

No problem.

why bother when half of the consoles are playable on pc with a console controller. if you dont want your pc to be a fake console "gaming" platform get a special computer that was meant to play games(gaming console). i dont see a point in playing console games on something you do work with

[QUOTE="PublicNuisance"]

[QUOTE="jun_aka_pekto"]

Thanks. Makes things clearer now.

monson21502

No problem.

You are technicially right but I left it as the old style because if he starts looking at the score spreadsheet it includes games from earlier this gen which are in the old 0.1 system.

[QUOTE="GioVela2010"]

If you are combining 360/PS3 and Wii than "exclusive" is no longer the criteria that is relevant, if you are combining PS3/360/Wii than what matters is games that are on 360/PS3/Wii but not on PC and vice versa, in other words, games like Bayonetta, Red Dead Redemption, and many many more count for PS3/360/Wii combination.

xDimMaK

I clearly mentioned I was talking about current gen games. Don't see why you would count 10 year old games that can be played on a $30 dollar garage sale computer.

[QUOTE="xDimMaK"]

[QUOTE="GioVela2010"]

If you are combining 360/PS3 and Wii than "exclusive" is no longer the criteria that is relevant, if you are combining PS3/360/Wii than what matters is games that are on 360/PS3/Wii but not on PC and vice versa, in other words, games like Bayonetta, Red Dead Redemption, and many many more count for PS3/360/Wii combination.

GioVela2010

I clearly mentioned I was talking about current gen games. Don't see why you would count 10 year old games that can be played on a $30 dollar garage sale computer.