Why Choose Consoles Over PC?

Couch gaming can easily happen on Pc, too. It's a null point that console gamers keep bringing up.

The lifeblood of consoles are their exclusive games, their popularity and accessibility, their unified online system which makes it easier to share your fun with your friends and other people.

PC gaming much cheaper than console today and very easier than 90s

Yep. With PC, you get what you pay for. With console, you pay for stupid extraneous stuff that you shouldn't have to pay for.

You might get "free" games, but you're paying for a service that's completely free for PC.

So, for PSN owners, you're basically renting games you have no choice in, and you'll get "free" games with Xbox Live, but again, you can't choose them.

So why not just skip the online fee, and buy the games that you want to buy? Seems logical to me. But, then again, many people aren't logical. ;)

Of course, this doesn't apply if you want to only play some exclusive games, but who the hell wants to play Halo 5?

Bloodborne, I can see. That's a great game.

I'm not a 300 pound fedora wearing neck beard virgin, so I can't game on PC, sorry

don't wanna spend £5000 per month upgrading parts

don't want to install drivers

don't want game settings

don't like keyboard and mouse

want to play on couch in the tv

@thehig1: 5k....what are you gaming on?

@TheWalkingGhost:I asked a civil question, all you did was get defensive, a trait associated with fanboys. You could of answered civilly or not joined in at all but you just had to defend that lump of plastic despite no one attacking it.

I didn't begin this with accusations of being butthurt, that was you... It's frankly pathetic that despite what I asked for in my opener you still came at me with nonsense. I am actually glad you don't game on PC, the platform is better without the likes of which you bring to the table.

So you game on anything you want, I couldn't give a shite what you play on, you can go and play anything you like, I just wanted to know why you and others like you prefer it but seeing as you have no idea on how to be civil, I thought I'd lower my standards to deal with you, so grow up and come back when you reach puberty.

Couldn't have said it better myself. Close the thread the above comment is the only explanation needed.

@TheWalkingGhost: No one is melting down here... I bet you wish I was though, then you could try to justify being a c*nt.

Well this kid is auld enough to be your dad, in fact maybe... Nah can't be, I couldn't produce anything that's this much of a spastic.

Also you were getting all upset, or we wouldn't be having this conversation in the first place.

Oh I see, editing your posts like a true champion of the internet... What an absolute coward.

What keeps you from playing on Pc sitting on a couch? What's so difficult about it?

Mouse and keyboard is bad for the wrist. Fact.

@TheWalkingGhost: a pc, in all sorts of debt from these monthly hardware upgrades

good thing controllers arent harmful to your hands

I own Nintendo platforms for two reasons:
- My favourite games are exclusive to Nintendo systems.
- Local multiplayer is best on Nintendo.

@howmakewood:

Very good thing. Maybe this is why i see lots of PC gamers raving about VR headsets, as in a few years they it is likely they will lose the benefit of physical, functioning hands.

@thehig1: New hardware isn't really needed, games will play better with cheaper equipment.

All of my friends are on consoles, exclusive games, Portability, and a better bang for my buck."rather spend extra cash on my chevelle anyway"

Not to mention ease of use, less hackers, even playing field in mp games, one example "draw distance". Etc...lots of reasons for me atleast.

Pc in my experience, can take time to get optimal performance from game to game. Time is not something I have much of these days.

@TheWalkingGhost:

Bloody hell, you still think you are in the right here? You are an attention seeking fool, that tried to edit posts to make it look like you aren't. Just because I paragraph it and make many of them doesn't make me wrong about you. How about not resorting to ad hominem in your next reply to me because there will be, you pretty much thrive on it. Oh and I'll stop when you do.

Again I am not a kid, I see your insults are as pathetic as yourself and btw, how is being a kid meant to be an insult anyway? It was great being a kid, you get away with all sorts such as acting like a c*nt on the internet and then go blaming everybody else for it.

You are a pathetic and it is people like you that are causing the rise of SJW types because all you can do is troll and have nothing of value to say. Go play your precious console, find something you enjoy yourself and then maybe you could learn to talk respectfully to other people but I realise that will be a big ask of you, so I doubt it.

Great reverse psychology though, begin calling me a kid when it was YOU that started all this, acting like somebody was talking bad bad about your precious toys. LOL.

EDIT: Correcting minor typos doesn't add loads of extra sentences, so you are a no good liar as well. You can call it old if you want I use auld because of where I am from... are you telling me now my country is wrong for using their own language?

@neoprime: Yes it was pretty much on point. I didn't realise Gamespot move the best answer to the front. Is shutting down the thread even possible?

I wish it was, I am tired of all the Fanboyism.

They mean the exact same thing. He's just typing in Scots. Not much different from English

@TheWalkingGhost: I was taking the piss

Why is the OP still on this? Move on already.

Fair enough.

For me, It's consoles all the way. Ever since I've had my own house, I just hate the idea of sitting at a desk on a computer, to do anything which is why I don't have a desktop. I've made my house super comfortable, so my lounge is my main room, where I game, watch TV and ''entertain'' guests. If I need to do some serious work that requires me to be sharp I'll just sit at my dining room table with my mac.

If I was a PC gamer, playing games with my friends when they come over would be nearly impossible, and awkward.

I suppose if you still live with your parents and all you have is a bedroom, then PC gaming would be more appealing given that all you have is a bedroom. But when I have a lounge, sofa, big TV and great speakers, it would be criminal to set up a PC desk in my spare bedroom upstairs, all alone and anti-social while my wife is downstairs all comfy playing GTA.

I also don't buy the argument that you have to be a PC gamer to be a serious gamer. I started gaming on a Master System and haven't stopped since - So i wouldn't class myself as a casual gamer as it's a big part of my life and has been for the last 25 odd years.

I also don't understand why people argue over what's better. Aside from the obvious hardware differences, the rest is completely a personal choice. = )

Let's see, have an iPhone 6+, a ps4, even have a wiiu with the Mario collection, and a boat, a jetski, snowmobile, ice fishing equipment, hunting rifles, shotgun, a full time job, several vacations and weekend getaways planned. Yup, I officially have zero time left to dedicate to an antiquated gaming system.

My last desktop, bought in 2007 specifically for hitman blood money(wasted $1100 to play one game since a long pc gaming drought occurred shortly after), went to the dump last year, during the city wide spring electronics recycling day.

People have different circumstances but between my work which I use the computer for most of the day I have little time and desire to spend even more time with it after work. My kid and a wife enjoy their 3DS and tablets, I like to jump into quick online battle with my PS4 and after half hour, hour - we are either going outside or visiting family/friends. I just find it convenient and more relaxing then being by my PC all the time.

Keep in mind, growing up I have had much more time to allocate on PC/Console, however as time went on that changed. I guess I' have become more casual? Even though I still play hardcore games but on the time I can spare. It's a weird feeling. With so much technology to use, personal choice and lifestyle are important in our daily routines.

There is nothing wrong with enjoying PC only but the same goes for consoles.

Pretty much.

It's making me laugh when people try so hard to convince others that PC is far more superior to consoles. I have both, PS4 and a relatively decent PC (GTX970/1231v3) and I kinda regret upgrading my rig.
It depends on the game but in most of the cases, I prefer the PS4. Yes, I pay for online playing but I share play with a friend so only one of us pays for it and we share it, just like games. Instead of paying 60€ for a game on the PSN, I pay 30€ due to how the share play works (he buys it and I give him half in cash or vice versa ). Nobody mentions this when arguing about consoles.
Another factor why I hate buying games on PC is that I can't resell them. I bought FC Primal for 50€ used the day it was released and sold it four days later after playing it through for 45€. This is not possible on a PC. So for me, console is way cheaper than PC, also in the long run. Trying to tell us PC is superior but the most played games are CS, LoL and Dota. As sad as it is, most AAA companies couldn't care less about making a good port for the PC (Arkham Knight, the new Hitman). The only games I prefer playing on a PC are Fallout 4, ESO...and some more I guess. Practically every game that has a fantastic mod community or MMO elements.
I'm not broke but I just don't wanna spend 1000€ every 3 years on upgrading my rig. After 3 years I'm inclined to at least buy a new GPU and CPU, otherwise I can play on a console with the same graphics + I can resell them.

PC gaming is far cheaper in the REAL WORLD

In SW it is expensive

For the superior X1 visuals of course, silly rabbit. :P

@True_Gamer_: maybe in the US. I have yet to see a calculation that proves it. What does SW mean btw?

PC>PS 4> WiiU>Xbox One. PC and Ps 4 is all one needs this gen , maybe NX also if it gets lots of nifty games.

Espesially offline one can get far cry primal for €8 Rise of TR at €9

It is called reality especially if u have couple of friends that game on PC too

Not really, see here's the thing, no one buys a PC, at least I hope nobody does, with the intent to get something that matches a consoles output or slightly outdoes it. The whole point, well the largest advantage is pushing games much further, so spending a lot of money goes hand in hand with actually getting a proper PC experience.

I've been PC gaming as far back as I can remember and it's always been expensive because I've always wanted to use the platform to its proper potential. Now you can scrape the bottom of the barrel and get by, but what's the point then? If that's what someone is going to do then just stick with a console, seriously, it's a wasted opportunity.

@dynamitecop: a lot of people get budget pcs. Especially this generation with consoles being weaker than what pc could offer from the beginning. My 2012 build is still more capable than what the ps4 can do by a good margin and if you were to build it today it would be considered budget. So you don't need to spend a lot for this gen. Now if you want to be ready for this generation and next then yeah spend a lot. From the way this generation went looks like pc will always be ahead so if you get a 980ti you are probably good for next-gen as well.

@True_Gamer_: fc primal for 8€? Russian keys or what? I only lost 5€ buying and reselling it for the PS4

Consoles will continue to sell because they are convenient.

In America, convenience is king. We all know McDonalds and various other foods that never go bad so who knows what kind of shit is in it, its common knowledge. But people really don't give a shit. Its fast, cheap, and easy. Quality or Personal Health take a backseat to convenience.

Same thing goes for consoles. Quick & Easy. Yes PC offers much more, but its not as convenient as a console.

@punksterdaddy: Owning physical copies of games with no online DRM attached to the Single Player is crucial to many, including game collectors. Being able to sell/trade/borrow/lend/"value collect" games pushes one to consoles.

Also, some that whine about GWG and PS+, aren't actually owners, but rather internet fanboys. Also, many people enjoy PS+ and by extension GWG. That said, I own PC and the consoles.

I think that's just a misconception that's been held onto by people still living in the 90s (great decade.) PC wouldn't be the king of casual gaming if it was so hard to get into. 70 million active League of Legends players, 100+ million registered World of Tanks players, tens of millions playing Blizzard games, a million concurrent Dota players and 700,000 concurrent CS:GO players on any given day, and many more examples could follow.

I don't disagree that people still play consoles because they think they're cheap and convenient, but it is a misconception that PC gaming is at all difficult when it dwarfs consoles in playerbase (which wouldn't be the case if PC was a difficult platform to get into.)

@SolidTy:

To be honest, I regret ever asking. Not sure what else I should have expected by now but there you go... Too late now. Lol.

Those are fair points you have made. I only asked because Sony fans were complaining about Sony products and it opened a world of nonsense, again I should have guessed it would go this way.

Thanks for your polite response.

Well said.

@punksterdaddy: No probs, matey! :P

Except he is on system wars..... and that same lame-ass argument can be said about literally everything said in this forum.

Good read. Interesting points no doubt. But human beings all experience life their own way. So they will always have their own preference of anything in life.

My personal reasons for jumping from PC to console:

• Exclusives. I bought a PS4 for Kingdom Hearts III and The Last of Us Remastered and a Wii U for Super Mario 3D World and Bayonetta 2 amongst other games.
• Time. Work takes up so much of my time that I just can't research on PC parts and upgrade them like I used to. So instead of always checking on deals on parts, I'd rather just get a console which guarantees that games I get for it will work on the system. I used to argue that consoles give me the "plug in and play" feel but, with the constant updates, that isn't the case anymore.

Honestly, I find console gaming to be perfectly fine. Even as a former PC gamer, I still don't understand why PC gamers consider themselves so elite. Steam sales are nice, graphics are better, but it's seriously not enough reason to be so high and mighty.