why do most of the people prefer console gaming over Pc's?

especially when they got a capable computer?

why'd someone prefer the console version of a game, when it plays and runs better on their computer?

Some say because the Pc is a hassle or they hate keyboard + mouse and so on.

But, you just need to install the game and click on the icon and you're done. plus, you can play games on Pc with a controller, too.

Games are less expensive on Pc, you got wonderful deals on Steam, but someohow many gamers still prefer getting the weaker, more expensive console version of that game.

I understand exclusives and console only games, but when it comes to multiplats.. like who the hell witha fine Pc would play Mafia 2 on console?

basically because they're masochist or don't give much value to money at all..

Preference. People will prefer what they prefer, whether it's for ease of use, the way their setup is positioned (i.e. consoles on large TV), unified online system etc, etc.

Mostly because they can't pay or lack the knowledge to built one. Easy as that. Most of them will say they prefer controller or simplicity but PC always had something magical. Almost all my friends have consoles including me a 360. But when they come over you can t beat them away from behind my rig.

friends.

I just got Burnout: Paradise for free from the EA store. but I'd like to have the 360 version as well.

why? because I like playing videogames online with my friends.

Preference. People will prefer what they prefer, whether it's for ease of use, the way their setup is positioned (i.e. consoles on large TV), unified online system etc, etc.

lundy86_4

Yup. Grew up with consoles. Its just what I choose to roll with. Though I do have a pretty good rig, I just stick with what I know and leave the pc to exclusives. Usually.

It's just better overall. better games, better everything

friends.

I just got Burnout: Paradise for free from the EA store. but I'd like to have the 360 version as well.

why? because I like playing videogames online with my friends.

HavocV3

Mostly because they can't pay or lack the knowledge to built one. Easy as that. Most of them will say they prefer controller or simplicity but PC always had something magical. Almost all my friends have consoles including me a 360. But when they come over you can t beat them away from behind my rig.

Gauloisess

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Preference. People will prefer what they prefer, whether it's for ease of use, the way their setup is positioned (i.e. consoles on large TV), unified online system etc, etc.

mccoyca112

Yup. Grew up with consoles. Its just what I choose to roll with. Though I do have a pretty good rig, I just stick with what I know and leave the pc to exclusives. Usually.

I don't see why we try to quantify this. It's a waste of time, and continuously either side forgets about many variables :P

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Mostly because they can't pay or lack the knowledge to built one. Easy as that. Most of them will say they prefer controller or simplicity but PC always had something magical. Almost all my friends have consoles including me a 360. But when they come over you can t beat them away from behind my rig.

lowe0

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Mostly because they can't pay or lack the knowledge to built one. Easy as that. Most of them will say they prefer controller or simplicity but PC always had something magical. Almost all my friends have consoles including me a 360. But when they come over you can t beat them away from behind my rig.

lowe0

These are the main reasons i think. Other reason can be because of exclusives ofcourse but PC has also it s own exclusives.

Coz thay what they are made for, no need to worry about specs, upgrading, compitability issues ...etc and yeah, consoles come with gamepads by defualt.

[QUOTE="lowe0"][QUOTE="Gauloisess"]

Mostly because they can't pay or lack the knowledge to built one. Easy as that. Most of them will say they prefer controller or simplicity but PC always had something magical. Almost all my friends have consoles including me a 360. But when they come over you can t beat them away from behind my rig.

aia89

Lol, i consider myself the laziest person in the world but am mainly a PC gamer. Don't see what you are referring to.

Convenience indeed. carljohnson3456

[QUOTE="aia89"][QUOTE="lowe0"] Really? There's no other reason?Gauloisess

Lol, i consider myself the laziest person in the world but am mainly a PC gamer. Don't see what you are referring to.

[QUOTE="carljohnson3456"]Convenience indeed. italygamer

Convenience is a fairly ambiguous way of looking at it. Both have forms of convenience over the other (PC has the convenience of being able to offer more to users who need more - i.e. internet browsing, video/image editing, etc.) Consoles offer things such as simplistic and unified UI, lack of the necessities of worrying about compatability etc.

Both systems offer trade-offs.

[QUOTE="italygamer"][QUOTE="carljohnson3456"]Convenience indeed. lundy86_4

Convenience is a fairly ambiguous way of looking at it. Both have forms of convenience over the other (PC has the convenience of being able to offer more to users who need more - i.e. internet browsing, video/image editing, etc.) Consoles offer things such as simplistic and unified UI, lack of the necessities of worrying about compatability etc.

Both systems offer trade-offs.

Im Playing WoW at the moment and am ALT-Tabbing to these forums every seconds. How u like that?

because it's simple to just put a disc in a game console and press start. PC gaming can require abit of knowledge on computers.lawlessx

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friends.

I just got Burnout: Paradise for free from the EA store. but I'd like to have the 360 version as well.

why? because I like playing videogames online with my friends.

aia89

that's irrelevant.

simply an example of why someone would want to play their consoles even though they have PCs, not much more to it.

Im Playing WoW at the moment and am ALT-Tabbing to these forums every seconds. How u like that?

Gauloisess

That post obviously went over your head :roll:

Like I said, both offer conveniences the other doesn't. Alt-Tabbing would be a convenience for the PC to certain people... Ergo, the whole point of my post.

I prefer to use them, plus all my friends prefer to use them, soi get to play with my friends.

And i have (had) a very capable gaming rig.

People like to play games with their friends. Weird I know..

My friends own a PS3. I got one. I'm sorry but multiplayer games fail almost all the time when you don't play with people you know no matter what the game is. There's VERY few games that are an exception.

I think the biggest reasons are: simplicity and marketing.

When most of your friends have a console, you'll obviously want it too. I'm fortunate enough to have a few friends who play the same PC games that I do, so I see no reason to own a console.

I only found 1 thing I liked more on consoles this year.

Most people don t understand that simplicity withstands PC gamers from going to consoles. I myself would get bored as fck to sit on front of my TV and start a machine with wich i can only game with. Just staring at your screen lol.

When im playing games I want to be downloading movies at the same time, tune in to favorite radio channels, watch/listen streams, play with graphical settings, chat on irc/STEAM with friends, surf websites and more.

Mostly all PC gamers are like this. Sorry but I just can't see myself sitting in the living room in front of the television with the solely purpose of gaming lol.

Gauloisess

I am probably more "hardcore" than any gamer you'll ever meet (see signature). Further, I have extensive knowledge about computers. I build them, I fix them, I run multiple OSes, and I know how to maintain them. My preference for consoles has nothing to do with me being "casual" or inexperienced with a PC.

While I love my gaming PC and I play it a lot, I still prefer consoles due to the elephant in the room that most PC gamers ignore: genre representation. As far as mainstream releases go PC doesn't have a lot outside of shooters, strategy titles, simulators, puzzle games, and WRPGs (MMO or otherwise). Sure, there are some great indie platformers and SHMUPs and such, but in general you don't see as many great fighting games, platformers, sports titles, hack n slash, minigame compilations, arcade styIe games in general, local multiplayer games in general, beat em ups, JRPGs, etc, etc etc. PC definitely offers the best experience for certain genres, but the problem is finding games beyond that.savebattery

Actually you do see many hack n slash, sport titles, and platformers on PC. Your statement of "mainstream" is the key. Yes. you won't see super hyped, ad focus, "gamespot launch center" posters everywhere releases on Pc but their are many that release within alot of the genre's you stated.

1. Genre representation 2. High initial investment 3. Convenience Consoles are cheaper to start with, they have much better genre representation, and they're easier to use/maintain.savebattery

The most successful home consoles -- the ones which sell the best -- often offer something unique, or are priced competitively enough to make gaming PCs look expensive ($299 or lower).

If I to guess, I would say because it's more convenient. Initial purchase is a lot cheaper (which goes with convenience: you can run Crysis high for $600 you just have to bend over backwards). Different type of games and exclusives.

Games.

Convenience. ferret-gamer

Exactly, I doubt most people want to spend an hour messing with GFWL before they can even play their game.

[QUOTE="ferret-gamer"]Convenience. metroidfood

Exactly, I doubt most people want to spend an hour messing with GFWL before they can even play their game.

GWFL? Why u need that when you have steam? You can enter your retail key en download your game via steam. You are doing seriously something wrong.

How exactly did you get your Steam account stolen? bad friends, clicked a link you should not have?jedikevin2