Why do people say PC gaming is more expensive?

Sure you gotta lay down a staple price (like 800$ but 400$ if you just build one)

AND you gotta upgrade (what 60$ every 1-2 years??)

But when it comes down to it. Games on the pc are very cheap. Pc has steam which is dead cheap.

And pc is a multi tasking system which means it does more than just play games

But most games i see on pc are a lot cheaper than a console game.

EDIT

While on a console you got your 300$ and your 50$ for accessories. And your 60$ a year (depends on console you choose but ps3 is getting premium also) for gaming online. And each new game is almost 70$ now. (Takes forever for them to drop in price you just slap those 70 big ones) Also you got your extra controllers (Extra 50$ or used which is like 20$)

Also your playing on a console thats not even graphically on par with pc.

Who upgrades every six months? :?

Who upgrades every six months? :?

psn8214

Sure you gotta lay down a staple price (like 800$ but 400$ if you just build one)

AND you gotta upgrade (what 60$ every 1-2 years??)

But when it comes down to it. Games on the pc are very cheap. Pc has steam which is dead cheap.

And pc is a multi tasking system which means it does more than just play games

But most games i see on pc are a lot cheaper than a console game.

EDIT

While on a console you got your 300$ and your 50$ for accessories. And your 60$ a year (depends on console you choose but ps3 is getting premium also) for gaming online. And each new game is almost 70$ now. (Takes forever for them to drop in price you just slap those 70 big ones) Also you got your extra controllers (Extra 50$ or used which is like 20$)

Also your playing on a console thats not even graphically on par with pc.

falldogout

[QUOTE="psn8214"]

Who upgrades every six months? :?

falldogout

OK. I agree with you, by the way. I've saved so much money on games through Steam...

[QUOTE="falldogout"]

Sure you gotta lay down a staple price (like 800$ but 400$ if you just build one)

AND you gotta upgrade (what 60$ every 1-2 years??)

But when it comes down to it. Games on the pc are very cheap. Pc has steam which is dead cheap.

And pc is a multi tasking system which means it does more than just play games

But most games i see on pc are a lot cheaper than a console game.

EDIT

While on a console you got your 300$ and your 50$ for accessories. And your 60$ a year (depends on console you choose but ps3 is getting premium also) for gaming online. And each new game is almost 70$ now. (Takes forever for them to drop in price you just slap those 70 big ones) Also you got your extra controllers (Extra 50$ or used which is like 20$)

Also your playing on a console thats not even graphically on par with pc.

planbfreak4eva

Sure you gotta lay down a staple price (like 800$ but 400$ if you just build one)

AND you gotta upgrade (what 60$ every 1-2 years??)

But when it comes down to it. Games on the pc are very cheap. Pc has steam which is dead cheap.

And pc is a multi tasking system which means it does more than just play games

But most games i see on pc are a lot cheaper than a console game.

EDIT

While on a console you got your 300$ and your 50$ for accessories. And your 60$ a year (depends on console you choose but ps3 is getting premium also) for gaming online. And each new game is almost 70$ now. (Takes forever for them to drop in price you just slap those 70 big ones) Also you got your extra controllers (Extra 50$ or used which is like 20$)

Also your playing on a console thats not even graphically on par with pc.

falldogout

And pc is a multi tasking system which means it does more than just play games

Also your playing on a console thats not even graphically on par with pc.

Sure you gotta lay down a staple price (like 800$ but 400$ if you just build one)

AND you gotta upgrade (what 60$ every 1-2 years??)

But when it comes down to it. Games on the pc are very cheap. Pc has steam which is dead cheap.

And pc is a multi tasking system which means it does more than just play games

But most games i see on pc are a lot cheaper than a console game.

EDIT

While on a console you got your 300$ and your 50$ for accessories. And your 60$ a year (depends on console you choose but ps3 is getting premium also) for gaming online. And each new game is almost 70$ now. (Takes forever for them to drop in price you just slap those 70 big ones) Also you got your extra controllers (Extra 50$ or used which is like 20$)

Also your playing on a console thats not even graphically on par with pc.

falldogout

PC has it's advantages and disadvantages. Yes, games are cheaper on PC, but that might be coming to an end if Assassins Creed 2 is anything to go by. Also, very few games cost $70. I'm not sure how long it takes prices for console games to drop in America, but in the UK they drop quite fast.

PC also gets some new releases quite late. Publishers probably do this to try to minimise the impact PC piracy has on total sales. You can't trade in your PC games either. Once you buy it, you're stuck with it.

Also, PC doesn't play every game. You can't get God of War 3, MGS4, Demon's Souls, Uncharted 2, Mario Galaxy, Metroid Prime, Gears of War 2, Halo 3, Motorstorm, Bayonetta, Okami, No More Heroes, Valkyria Chronicles etc etc, on your PC, no matter how powerful it might be. If any of these games interest you, you need the console they're exclusive to. That's why I bought all of them, and a gaming PC. My gaming PC cost the same as six PS3's. Id say PC gaming is expensive. Lol.

[QUOTE="falldogout"]

And pc is a multi tasking system which means it does more than just play games

Also your playing on a console thats not even graphically on par with pc.

lowe0

When the PS3 was $400, or even now, when it's $300, cows say it's cheaper than the $200 Xbox 360 arcade because it has so many more features. But when it's consoles VS PC, people suddenly stop giving a **** about value and look at the numbers only. I'm not accusing you, but the double standards is blatant here.

Because to get the best, you have to pay for more and better parts. But I love how I only built a PC last year for around $600 and is able to play most games on high settings at 60 fps or even higher at times.

if you know how or can be bothered to buikd your own pc then it would probably work out cheaper. but most gamers, myself included, don't know the first thing about building computers so have to rely on manufactured pcs and laptops from big electrical stores that cost a lot of money.

when people invest in a console they can be confident that any game they buy for the platform will run on their console.

of course there's the common misconception that pc's need upgrading every couple of years and i'm sure that in the long run they work out cheaper financially than consoles. but they're very much more expensive in terms of hassle and stress if you don't know how to build, work and fix them

A PC is dearer than a console, fact. 200 euro for a Wii or 360 nowadays. locopatho

And a $199 rock is cheaper than a 200 euro Xbox 360. That means the rock is a much better buy than the console, right?

if you know how or can be bothered to buikd your own pc then it would probably work out cheaper. but most gamers, myself included, don't know the first thing about building computers so have to rely on manufactured pcs and laptops from big electrical stores that cost a lot of money.

when people invest in a console they can be confident that any game they buy for the platform will run on their console.

of course there's the common misconception that pc's need upgrading every couple of years and i'm sure that in the long run they work out cheaper financially than consoles. but they're very much more expensive in terms of hassle and stress if you don't know how to build, work and fix them

my_name_is_ron

It takes 5 minutes to learn how to build a computer... You don't need special tools (only your hands), you don't need a bachelor's degree in computer science, you don't even need to know how computers work.

[QUOTE="locopatho"]A PC is dearer than a console, fact. 200 euro for a Wii or 360 nowadays. Hanass

And a $199 rock is cheaper than a 200 euro Xbox 360. That means the rock is a much better buy than the console, right?

[QUOTE="lowe0"][QUOTE="falldogout"]

And pc is a multi tasking system which means it does more than just play games

Also your playing on a console thats not even graphically on par with pc.

Hanass

When the PS3 was $400, or even now, when it's $300, cows say it's cheaper than the $200 Xbox 360 arcade because it has so many more features. But when it's consoles VS PC, people suddenly stop giving a **** about value and look at the numbers only. I'm not accusing you, but the double standards is blatant here.

[QUOTE="locopatho"]A PC is dearer than a console, fact. 200 euro for a Wii or 360 nowadays. Hanass

And a $199 rock is cheaper than a 200 euro Xbox 360. That means the rock is a much better buy than the console, right?

If the rock is a current gen gaming system, then yes you would be correct.

[QUOTE="falldogout"]

Sure you gotta lay down a staple price (like 800$ but 400$ if you just build one)

AND you gotta upgrade (what 60$ every 1-2 years??)

But when it comes down to it. Games on the pc are very cheap. Pc has steam which is dead cheap.

And pc is a multi tasking system which means it does more than just play games

But most games i see on pc are a lot cheaper than a console game.

EDIT

While on a console you got your 300$ and your 50$ for accessories. And your 60$ a year (depends on console you choose but ps3 is getting premium also) for gaming online. And each new game is almost 70$ now. (Takes forever for them to drop in price you just slap those 70 big ones) Also you got your extra controllers (Extra 50$ or used which is like 20$)

Also your playing on a console thats not even graphically on par with pc.

planbfreak4eva

For many people it is about price, and they think PC gaming is more expensive by a lot. And your reasoning that there are more good games on PC is, IMO, PC gameing has a much wider and better selection.

[QUOTE="my_name_is_ron"]

if you know how or can be bothered to buikd your own pc then it would probably work out cheaper. but most gamers, myself included, don't know the first thing about building computers so have to rely on manufactured pcs and laptops from big electrical stores that cost a lot of money.

when people invest in a console they can be confident that any game they buy for the platform will run on their console.

of course there's the common misconception that pc's need upgrading every couple of years and i'm sure that in the long run they work out cheaper financially than consoles. but they're very much more expensive in terms of hassle and stress if you don't know how to build, work and fix them

It takes 5 minutes to learn how to build a computer... You don't need special tools (only your hands), you don't need a bachelor's degree in computer science, you don't even need to know how computers work.

[QUOTE="Hanass"]

[QUOTE="my_name_is_ron"]

if you know how or can be bothered to buikd your own pc then it would probably work out cheaper. but most gamers, myself included, don't know the first thing about building computers so have to rely on manufactured pcs and laptops from big electrical stores that cost a lot of money.

when people invest in a console they can be confident that any game they buy for the platform will run on their console.

of course there's the common misconception that pc's need upgrading every couple of years and i'm sure that in the long run they work out cheaper financially than consoles. but they're very much more expensive in terms of hassle and stress if you don't know how to build, work and fix them

my_name_is_ron

It takes 5 minutes to learn how to build a computer... You don't need special tools (only your hands), you don't need a bachelor's degree in computer science, you don't even need to know how computers work.

1. Fixing a software error is a much tricker task than building a computer

2. I did it when I was 10, so I STRONGLY doubt you wouldn't be able to.

[QUOTE="Hanass"]

[QUOTE="my_name_is_ron"]

if you know how or can be bothered to buikd your own pc then it would probably work out cheaper. but most gamers, myself included, don't know the first thing about building computers so have to rely on manufactured pcs and laptops from big electrical stores that cost a lot of money.

when people invest in a console they can be confident that any game they buy for the platform will run on their console.

of course there's the common misconception that pc's need upgrading every couple of years and i'm sure that in the long run they work out cheaper financially than consoles. but they're very much more expensive in terms of hassle and stress if you don't know how to build, work and fix them

my_name_is_ron

It takes 5 minutes to learn how to build a computer... You don't need special tools (only your hands), you don't need a bachelor's degree in computer science, you don't even need to know how computers work.

A bit of tutorial and HDIY on youtube and you should be able to build anything on a comp.

[QUOTE="my_name_is_ron"][QUOTE="Hanass"]

It takes 5 minutes to learn how to build a computer... You don't need special tools (only your hands), you don't need a bachelor's degree in computer science, you don't even need to know how computers work.

1. Fixing a software error is a much tricker task than building a computer

2. I did it when I was 10, so I STRONGLY doubt you wouldn't be able to.

Well the PC itself is more expensive however the game are considerably cheaper.

For example Mass Effect 2 cost me $53 Canadian through steam. No taxes on digital downloads where I live. If I had bought the Xbox360 version it would of cost me ~$70 Canadian.

[QUOTE="Hanass"]

[QUOTE="my_name_is_ron"] give me a computer and a bunch of components and tell me to build it after reading your 5 minute learning guide and i guarantee i won't be able to.my_name_is_ron

1. Fixing a software error is a much tricker task than building a computer

2. I did it when I was 10, so I STRONGLY doubt you wouldn't be able to.

Why the hell is it that I've seen maybe one or two error messages in my entire PC gaming life (which I've played quite a few games) but people who like to bash the PC seem to see them a million times?

[QUOTE="my_name_is_ron"][QUOTE="Hanass"]

1. Fixing a software error is a much tricker task than building a computer

2. I did it when I was 10, so I STRONGLY doubt you wouldn't be able to.

Why the hell is it that I've seen maybe one or two error messages in my entire PC gaming life (which I've played quite a few games) but people who like to bash the PC seem to see them a million times?

That's because it is, but not by much when you build your own.What you get out of a gaming rig is so worth the price of admission.

Proper PC gaming is more expensive, you surely aren't getting the gaming experience that PC gamers like to brag about for *chuckles* "$60 every 1-2yrs". You do get higher fidelity so as they say you get what you pay for...

pc is more expensive but it is a diffrent thing that does more. Also people say that you only need to upgrade every few years, but just go on the pc hardware forums they say completely different. People are always talking about upgrading from a card from a one they got a few months ago. Then they talk about cards only a few years old that can still play games pretty good as outdated. mayforcebeyou

a pc gaming system is more expensive than a console. but its weird. spending $300 on a pc will get you something just slightly weaker than a console but $400 gets a you a system that kills the consoles. $450 even more. $500 destroys.

but in the end the least youll spend for a new system is around $400

however that pc will end up lasting you as long as the consoles. youll make up the extra amount in savings for the games. and the next gen when all the console gamers ae plopping down $400-500 to buy new systems you can just spend $100-200 and upgrade.

pc is more expensive but it is a diffrent thing that does more. Also people say that you only need to upgrade every few years, but just go on the pc hardware forums they say completely different. People are always talking about upgrading from a card from a one they got a few months ago. Then they talk about cards only a few years old that can still play games pretty good as outdated. mayforcebeyou

they upgrade because they want to not because they have to theres a difference.

If you live in Europe and buy from Steam it sure is MUCH much more expensive

People dont understand how easy it is to upgradetheir home computer to become gaming capable. Most families spend $400-$700 on a decsent computers to begin with why not add a $60 videocard and be able to game on it. The funny thing is that those $60 video cards run circles around what the 360 or PS3 can do. If you or your family have bought a Pc in the last 4 years chances are that you only need a $60-$100 purchasethat will last as long as the current consoles stay on the market.

Console players are used to low quality multiplayer, poor resolution and it misses out on all office stuff, editing, modding, ect ect.

They get what they pay for.

You can build a pc for 300euro that will totally pown any console.

Or you can do as me and build something insane and forgot how much you spent :roll:

The single biggest reason that PC gaming is cheaper than console gaming (for the vast majority of people) is because those who buy consoles are also forced to buy a PC.

Console are so limited in what they can do that people have to go buy a PC to do what their console can't.

Anybody who takes a step back and realizes this will see that when it comes to cost, it's not even close, PC gaming is cheaper.

Now, PC gaming CAN be more expensive if you want to constantly have the best hardware available, but that is a choice and not necessary to be a PC gamer.

Console players are used to low quality multiplayer, poor resolution and it misses out on all office stuff, editing, modding, ect ect.

They get what they pay for.

You can build a pc for 300euro that will totally pown any console.

Or you can do as me and build something insane and forgot how much you spent :roll:

Robbazking

If that is your computer set, then OMGKJKLAJFK That sure is awesome!!! :)

Im sorry but in no way is pc gaming cheaper. $400 dolalrs for a gaming rig? LMAO my GPU cost that much im sorry but if you go that cheap on a pc rig you pretty much lose out on its most imporant advantage.

The single biggest reason that PC gaming is cheaper than console gaming (for the vast majority of people) is because those who buy consoles are also forced to buy a PC.

Console are so limited in what they can do that people have to go buy a PC to do what their console can't.

Anybody who takes a step back and realizes this will see that when it comes to cost, it's not even close, PC gaming is cheaper.

Now, PC gaming CAN be more expensive if you want to constantly have the best hardware available, but that is a choice and not necessary to be a PC gamer.

mudman91878

LOL no its not pc gaming is far more expensive for the hardware alone. PS3 was about 500$ my rig is about $1500. Most people who game hardcore on consoles dont game on pc's so they cost have nothing to do with each other .

People dont understand how easy it is to upgradetheir home computer to become gaming capable. Most families spend $400-$700 on a decsent computers to begin with why not add a $60 videocard and be able to game on it. The funny thing is that those $60 video cards run circles around what the 360 or PS3 can do. If you or your family have bought a Pc in the last 4 years chances are that you only need a $60-$100 purchasethat will last as long as the current consoles stay on the market.

04dcarraher

Sorry but your delusional, no 60$ card on the market is going to come close to what the PS3 and 360 can do thats pretty funny though

Im sorry but in no way is pc gaming cheaper. $400 dolalrs for a gaming rig? LMAO my GPU cost that much im sorry but if you go that cheap on a pc rig you pretty much lose out on its most imporant advantage.

TheSterls

Im sorry but in no way is pc gaming cheaper. $400 dolalrs for a gaming rig? LMAO my GPU cost that much im sorry but if you go that cheap on a pc rig you pretty much lose out on its most imporant advantage.

TheSterls

except youre wrong. read on for why

Sorry but your delusional, no 60$ card on the market is going to come close to what the PS3 and 360 can do thats pretty funny though

TheSterls

and youre ignorant.

an hd4670 is priced at $60-75 depending on the memory.

yet it will out perform a console easily.