Why Is The PC So Highly Regarded? Is It Warranted?

I remember playing a game on my friends computer and I wasnt that impressed. I mean surfing the web and listening music is what I mainly use it for. IMO Id rather play a game using a PS3/360 controller. Thoughts?

you played one game? :?

What game?

I enjoy PC Gaming mainly because of the Mods(which>DLC) And The smoothness it runs.

As an owner of all current generation consoles and a PC, yes it's warranted.

Yep.

If you love controllers that much, you can always use one on your PC.

Funny thing is that on the PC you get WAY more options to configure those very same console controllers in any way you want.

The PC is a highly overrated platform, like the wii to get the most out of the PC it depends solely on your taste in games. While there is alot of variety on the PC it may not be the variety you are looking for and there are alot of high profile titles that aren't released on PC.

I remember playing a game on my friends computer and I wasnt that impressed. I mean surfing the web and listening music is what I mainly use it for. IMO Id rather play a game using a PS3/360 controller. Thoughts?

Heroldp813

playing ONE game on a system is hardly reason enough to determine if you are impressed with it or not :P

there are tons of amazing PC games... they usually offer deeper and better experiences than console games, from my experience, minus a few exceptions :)

The PC is a highly overrated platform, like the wii to get the most out of the PC it depends solely on your taste in games. While there is alot of variety on the PC it may not be the variety you are looking for and there are alot of high profile titles that aren't released on PC.

GD1551

I remember playing a game on my friends computer and I wasnt that impressed. I mean surfing the web and listening music is what I mainly use it for. IMO Id rather play a game using a PS3/360 controller. Thoughts?

Heroldp813

The PC is a highly overrated platform, like the wii to get the most out of the PC it depends solely on your taste in games. While there is alot of variety on the PC it may not be the variety you are looking for and there are alot of high profile titles that aren't released on PC.

GD1551

I'm sorry but if anything the PC out does the 360 and PS3 in terms of library.

The Wii is harder for it to contend with. Do your research.

I remember playing a game on my friends computer and I wasnt that impressed. I mean surfing the web and listening music is what I mainly use it for. IMO Id rather play a game using a PS3/360 controller. Thoughts?

Heroldp813

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The PC is a highly overrated platform, like the wii to get the most out of the PC it depends solely on your taste in games. While there is alot of variety on the PC it may not be the variety you are looking for and there are alot of high profile titles that aren't released on PC.

gamebreakerz__

A decent gaming PC also costs the price of two consoles.

The PC is a highly overrated platform, like the wii to get the most out of the PC it depends solely on your taste in games. While there is alot of variety on the PC it may not be the variety you are looking for and there are alot of high profile titles that aren't released on PC.

GD1551

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The PC is a highly overrated platform, like the wii to get the most out of the PC it depends solely on your taste in games. While there is alot of variety on the PC it may not be the variety you are looking for and there are alot of high profile titles that aren't released on PC.

the_mitch28

I'm sorry but if anything the PC out does the 360 and PS3 in terms of library.

The Wii is harder for it to contend with. Do your research.

What research do I need to do? It all depends on your taste, there are genres lacking on the PC.

[QUOTE="gamebreakerz__"][QUOTE="GD1551"]

The PC is a highly overrated platform, like the wii to get the most out of the PC it depends solely on your taste in games. While there is alot of variety on the PC it may not be the variety you are looking for and there are alot of high profile titles that aren't released on PC.

GD1551

A decent gaming PC also costs the price of two consoles.

[QUOTE="gamebreakerz__"][QUOTE="GD1551"]

The PC is a highly overrated platform, like the wii to get the most out of the PC it depends solely on your taste in games. While there is alot of variety on the PC it may not be the variety you are looking for and there are alot of high profile titles that aren't released on PC.

GD1551

A decent gaming PC also costs the price of two consoles.

[QUOTE="GD1551"]

The PC is a highly overrated platform, like the wii to get the most out of the PC it depends solely on your taste in games. While there is alot of variety on the PC it may not be the variety you are looking for and there are alot of high profile titles that aren't released on PC.

Stinger78

I do already do that.

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The PC is a highly overrated platform, like the wii to get the most out of the PC it depends solely on your taste in games. While there is alot of variety on the PC it may not be the variety you are looking for and there are alot of high profile titles that aren't released on PC.

Stinger78

Budget might also be problem you know.

Basically, the only reason to own consoles is for the games that don't come out on PC.

I say it is warranted. It's the best place to play games, it can do so much more than all the consoles put together. If the keyboard and mouse gives you problems just plug in a xbox 360 controller, it's as simple as that. If you want the best gaming experience on offer than you can't pass up on a quality pc.

One thing that worries me is that we're starting to see more and more core games that aren't coming out to the PC, which leaves me wondering if we are forced to hope that the developers of these games are to one day disappoint their fans. Cuz right now, i'm hoping that NeverDead, Anarchy Reigns, Final Fantasy XIII-2 and versus XIII would turn out to be bad games.

I remember playing a game on my friends computer and I wasnt that impressed. I mean surfing the web and listening music is what I mainly use it for. IMO Id rather play a game using a PS3/360 controller. Thoughts?

Heroldp813

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I remember playing a game on my friends computer and I wasnt that impressed. I mean surfing the web and listening music is what I mainly use it for. IMO Id rather play a game using a PS3/360 controller. Thoughts?

mirgamer

Couldn't agree more

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[QUOTE="gamebreakerz__"] But relative to each individual console the PC has much more variety and superior versions of that variety. However if you pit all 3 consoles against the PC then consoles win in variety.ShadowDeathX

A decent gaming PC also costs the price of two consoles.

And? I don't see why that should matter when we are talking about gaming.

One thing that worries me is that we're starting to see more and more core games that aren't coming out to the PC, which leaves me wondering if we are forced to hope that the developers of these games are to one day disappoint their fans. Cuz right now, i'm hoping that NeverDead, Anarchy Reigns, Final Fantasy XIII-2 and versus XIII would turn out to be bad games.

flashn00b

Core games? There is that term again. If you mean hardcore games, then say hardcore, but then again, games are not hardcore, the gamer is. Games just differ in genre and variety.

...more high scoring exclusives this generation alone than all three consoles combined...

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A decent gaming PC also costs the price of two consoles.

GD1551

And? I don't see why that should matter when we are talking about gaming.

...more high scoring exclusives this generation alone than all three consoles combined...

CaseyWegner

But most of them don't count because they're not fps's. :roll:

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[QUOTE="ShadowDeathX"] and yet a decent gaming PC can do 1000000000x more things then those two consoles combine.Stinger78

And? I don't see why that should matter when we are talking about gaming.

I don't mind that however I specifically was talking about PC gaming. I wasn't talking about the hardware capabilities.

[QUOTE="Stinger78"][QUOTE="GD1551"]

And? I don't see why that should matter when we are talking about gaming.

GD1551

I don't mind that however I specifically was talking about PC gaming. I wasn't talking about the hardware capabilities.

What does the price have to do with gaming?

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[QUOTE="Stinger78"] I define system wars as not only a forum that puts focus on games but on the systems involved in the playing of games and comparison between them - Pros and Cons. In this case TC was wondering why people might view the PC with more regard in comparison to console systems. It's not just about games, at least not with a PC.agpickle

I don't mind that however I specifically was talking about PC gaming. I wasn't talking about the hardware capabilities.

What does the price have to do with gaming?

My original statement never had anything to do with price.

I remember playing a game on my friends computer and I wasnt that impressed. I mean surfing the web and listening music is what I mainly use it for. IMO Id rather play a game using a PS3/360 controller. Thoughts?

Heroldp813

You kind of just answered you're own question. You can do anything on a PC. Browse internet, listen to music, use any input device, and then what you forgot to add was dedicated servers, better graphics, higher framerates, free online (excpet certain MMOs), cheaper games, Steam, and mods.

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I don't mind that however I specifically was talking about PC gaming. I wasn't talking about the hardware capabilities.

GD1551

What does the price have to do with gaming?

My original statement never had anything to do with price.

But you did bring up price afterwards, if all you're talking about is gaming, why bring in the price?

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What does the price have to do with gaming?

agpickle

My original statement never had anything to do with price.

But you did bring up price afterwards, if all you're talking about is gaming, why bring in the price?

I wasn't using it as a con to the PC I'm he was saying that for individual consoles PC would be stronger, but I am merely saying you can get more than 1 console for the price of a decent gaming rig. The price isn't really of much relevance to me, it's the fact that you can get a more varied experience if you invested in two consoles instead of 1 PC.

I know the PC has more high scoring exclusive than consoles combined but when it comes to variety, there is a gap in both console and the PC front.

Right there actually.

[QUOTE="gamebreakerz__"][QUOTE="GD1551"]

The PC is a highly overrated platform, like the wii to get the most out of the PC it depends solely on your taste in games. While there is alot of variety on the PC it may not be the variety you are looking for and there are alot of high profile titles that aren't released on PC.

GD1551

A decent gaming PC also costs the price of two consoles.

I wasn't using it as a con to the PC I'm he was saying that for individual consoles PC would be stronger, but I am merely saying you can get more than 1 console for the price of a decent gaming rig. The price isn't really of much relevance to me, it's the fact that you can get a more varied experience if you invested in two consoles instead of 1 PC.

I know the PC has more high scoring exclusive than consoles combined but when it comes to variety, there is a gap in both console and the PC front.

GD1551

I see what you're saying now, but I also disagree that two consoles would provide more variety. Entire genres are almost non existent on console, such as simulators and RTS's. I can't think of a genre that doesn't exist on pc.

You can plug various controllers into the PC. SAGE_OF_FIRE

Doesnt mean they will work correctly. Controllers dont work as well on pc as they do on consoles. PLUS most games still dont have the option which requires extra software to even use them.

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I wasn't using it as a con to the PC I'm he was saying that for individual consoles PC would be stronger, but I am merely saying you can get more than 1 console for the price of a decent gaming rig. The price isn't really of much relevance to me, it's the fact that you can get a more varied experience if you invested in two consoles instead of 1 PC.

I know the PC has more high scoring exclusive than consoles combined but when it comes to variety, there is a gap in both console and the PC front.

agpickle

I see what you're saying now, but I also disagree that two consoles would provide more variety. Entire genres are almost non existent on console, such as simulators and RTS's. I can't think of a genre that doesn't exist on pc.

Fighters, JRPGS (I don't even like these so IMPO it's a null point but people do like em) and action adventures like DMC and NG.

@GD1551

I don't know the specs of the console off hand but if you built a gaming PC with the same specs as a 360 the cost would be nearly identical. Given that hardware depreciates quickly it is easy to buy a gaming PC for next to nothing. Don't forget that gaming PC can also do all the different tasks you would expect and you have a 20+ year backlog.

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I wasn't using it as a con to the PC I'm he was saying that for individual consoles PC would be stronger, but I am merely saying you can get more than 1 console for the price of a decent gaming rig. The price isn't really of much relevance to me, it's the fact that you can get a more varied experience if you invested in two consoles instead of 1 PC.

I know the PC has more high scoring exclusive than consoles combined but when it comes to variety, there is a gap in both console and the PC front.

GD1551

I see what you're saying now, but I also disagree that two consoles would provide more variety. Entire genres are almost non existent on console, such as simulators and RTS's. I can't think of a genre that doesn't exist on pc.

Fighters, JRPGS (I don't even like these so IMPO it's a null point but people do like em) and action adventures like DMC and NG.

I know we have Blazblue, Guilty Gear and Street Fighter off the top of my head. Then JRPGs are covered with the RPG maker games like Aveyond, Laxius Force, Deadly Sin and Eternal Eden. Action adventure games are on here with Darksiders and DMC 4.

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[QUOTE="gamebreakerz__"] But relative to each individual console the PC has much more variety and superior versions of that variety. However if you pit all 3 consoles against the PC then consoles win in variety.Whiteblade999

A decent gaming PC also costs the price of two consoles.

I don't know the specs of the console off hand but if you built a gaming PC with the same specs as a 360 the cost would be nearly identical. Given that hardware depreciates quickly it is easy to buy a gaming PC for next to nothing. Don't forget that gaming PC can also do all the different tasks you would expect and you have a 20+ year backlog.

I mentioned Decent gaming PC, what's the point of PC gaming to play at console levels? There's no real reason for that unless you just want a DOTA/MMO PC.

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[QUOTE="GD1551"]

A decent gaming PC also costs the price of two consoles.

GD1551

I don't know the specs of the console off hand but if you built a gaming PC with the same specs as a 360 the cost would be nearly identical. Given that hardware depreciates quickly it is easy to buy a gaming PC for next to nothing. Don't forget that gaming PC can also do all the different tasks you would expect and you have a 20+ year backlog.

I mentioned Decent gaming PC, what's the point of PC gaming to play at console levels? There's no real reason for that unless you just want a DOTA/MMO PC.

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[QUOTE="GD1551"]

A decent gaming PC also costs the price of two consoles.

GD1551

I don't know the specs of the console off hand but if you built a gaming PC with the same specs as a 360 the cost would be nearly identical. Given that hardware depreciates quickly it is easy to buy a gaming PC for next to nothing. Don't forget that gaming PC can also do all the different tasks you would expect and you have a 20+ year backlog.

I mentioned Decent gaming PC, what's the point of PC gaming to play at console levels? There's no real reason for that unless you just want a DOTA/MMO PC.

Sure there is. I'm not stuck on the whims of whatever Microsoft or Sony decide to release. Then my PC can do everything your console can do + the other functions.

Edit: I forgot that PC has no region locking. This is huge when you have companies like Nintendo. You know all the people whining about Xenoblade? This could have been avoided with no region locks. A publisher tries that crap to me on PC I simply import it.

So i played on my friends PS3, played some Haze. I wasn't very impressed. Why do people like PS3 so much?

Don't judge a system off one game...

[QUOTE="SAGE_OF_FIRE"]You can plug various controllers into the PC. VanDammFan

Doesnt mean they will work correctly. Controllers dont work as well on pc as they do on consoles. PLUS most games still dont have the option which requires extra software to even use them.

ignorance at its best, any good logitech controller will work as well as ps3/xbox

Yep.

If you love controllers that much, you can always use one on your PC.

DarkLink77

Best part is that even PS3, 360 and Wii controllers all work easily on it. Though Wii does need bluetooth, obviously.

It really depends on the effort you are willing to put into it. I got dual 23/24" monitors, and a fairly high-end PC. Sure, someone would argue a big HDTV is better, and I got one of those for consoles, but the sub-hd resolutions of games stretched across 40" or 50" is pretty gross. Some games do work best with controllers, it is quite easy to admit, I also got an arcade stick, flight stick, and G25 wheel, I like to use the best control schemes possible for games. :o

I know we have Blazblue, Guilty Gear and Street Fighter off the top of my head. Then JRPGs are covered with the RPG maker games like Aveyond, Laxius Force, Deadly Sin and Eternal Eden. Action adventure games are on here with Darksiders and DMC 4.

Whiteblade999

Recettear for JRPGs, exclusive, and amazing. :)

The Last Remnant is amazing on PC, and horrid broken trash on consoles. I am so sad so many people missed out on that game from poor reviews for experiances with the 360 version.

DMC4 runs 120 fps with more enemies and such on PC too. Hawt.