Why the PC is my only gaming platform can be summed up with two images

#1: http://www.gamespot.com/users/AdamK47/view_image?id=P4EPshUi7hmV7RHmlg

#2: http://www.gamespot.com/users/AdamK47/view_image?id=OoYL7hgi7hmV7R3ilA

Been gaming since the Intellivision. Haven't own a console since 1995.

#1: http://www.gamespot.com/users/AdamK47/view_image?id=P4EPshUi7hmV7RHmlg

#2: http://www.gamespot.com/users/AdamK47/view_image?id=OoYL7hgi7hmV7R3ilA

Been gaming since the Intellivision. Haven't own a console since 1995.

AdamK47

i know pc has great games. but you have missed out on so many amazing games on consoles. one platform for gaming is never that great .

i know pc has great games. but you have missed out on so many amazing games on consoles. one platform for gaming is never that great .

dontshackzmii

Indeed, regardless of what system you own, if you only own just one system, you'll miss out on a ton of games.

Congratulations PC gamer.

[QUOTE="AdamK47"]

#1: http://www.gamespot.com/users/AdamK47/view_image?id=P4EPshUi7hmV7RHmlg

#2: http://www.gamespot.com/users/AdamK47/view_image?id=OoYL7hgi7hmV7R3ilA

Been gaming since the Intellivision. Haven't own a console since 1995.

dontshackzmii

i know pc has great games. but you have missed out on so many amazing games on consoles. one platform for gaming is never that great .

I think PC is best as well, however some of my best childhood memories took place on Nes, Snes, and n64. And i currently play mw2 on PS3 because i like playing a game invovling a hand held controller every now and then.

One question though: How many of those games are actually well supported on Windows 7?mo0ksi

You can run pretty much every game on windows 7, unless its 64 bit, but then its normally an easy download.

[QUOTE="AdamK47"]

#1: http://www.gamespot.com/users/AdamK47/view_image?id=P4EPshUi7hmV7RHmlg

#2: http://www.gamespot.com/users/AdamK47/view_image?id=OoYL7hgi7hmV7R3ilA

Been gaming since the Intellivision. Haven't own a console since 1995.

dontshackzmii

i know pc has great games. but you have missed out on so many amazing games on consoles. one platform for gaming is never that great .

I disagree. I play primarily on my PC and I would argue that I have just as much fun (which is rather subjective, anyways) as people with multiple platforms.

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[QUOTE="AdamK47"]

#1: http://www.gamespot.com/users/AdamK47/view_image?id=P4EPshUi7hmV7RHmlg

#2: http://www.gamespot.com/users/AdamK47/view_image?id=OoYL7hgi7hmV7R3ilA

Been gaming since the Intellivision. Haven't own a console since 1995.

GeneralShowzer

i know pc has great games. but you have missed out on so many amazing games on consoles. one platform for gaming is never that great .

its not that he needs more games. it's the fact he has missed out on some of the greatest games ever made because he will only game on pc .

[QUOTE="GeneralShowzer"][QUOTE="dontshackzmii"]

i know pc has great games. but you have missed out on so many amazing games on consoles. one platform for gaming is never that great .

dontshackzmii

its not that he needs more games. it's the fact he has missed out on some of the greatest games ever made because he will only game on pc .

If he cared he'd have a console.

[QUOTE="dontshackzmii"]

[QUOTE="GeneralShowzer"] He has enough great games installed to last him a life time, why would he need more?Metalscarz

its not that he needs more games. it's the fact he has missed out on some of the greatest games ever made because he will only game on pc .

If he cared he'd have a console.

Exactly. PC has lots and lots of games that are superior to these "greatest games ever" on consoles, for it has higher standards. The only thing he would be missing out on is some great platformers. If he doesn't care about that genre then he is set.

[QUOTE="Metalscarz"]

[QUOTE="dontshackzmii"]

its not that he needs more games. it's the fact he has missed out on some of the greatest games ever made because he will only game on pc .

argetlam00

If he cared he'd have a console.

Exactly. PC has lots and lots of games that are superior to these "greatest games ever" on consoles, for it has higher standards. The only thing he would be missing out on is some great platformers. If he doesn't care about that genre then he is set.

Agreed. I always buy a console, because im told these games are great(only one that actually was, was uncharted 1 and 2)then i dont play it because its not as fun and i dont care for platformers. Basically my friends end up using it about 90% more than i do, especially now that games arent being splitscreen often.

Congratulations TC. *starts slow clap* You have won the System Wars. This forum will therefore close permanantly on October 1.

[QUOTE="GeneralShowzer"][QUOTE="dontshackzmii"]

i know pc has great games. but you have missed out on so many amazing games on consoles. one platform for gaming is never that great .

dontshackzmii

its not that he needs more games. it's the fact he has missed out on some of the greatest games ever made because he will only game on pc .

If those games were made available on the PC my interest in them would be greater. The fact that they are only available on an inferior system limits my interest.

Congratulations TC. *starts slow clap* You have won the System Wars. This forum will therefore close permanantly on October 1.

Strychtic

I thought we summed it up with this pic:

You don't have Football Manager...

I love PC gaming! However, I can't imagine only gaming on a PC and missing out on two of my favorite games, MGS4 and God of War.:D

You don't have Football Manager...

neildneil

Or any sports games for that matter.

I thought we summed it up with this pic:jedikevin2

LOL strychtic. Stereotyping is fun for you?

AdamK47. Actually there are a few sport games in that pic. Be sure to look for them. Couple football Manager.nhl manager, futball managers will be making a appearance soon.

LOL strychtic. Stereotyping is fun for you?

AdamK47. Actually there are a few sport games in that pic. Be sure to look for them. Couple football Manager.nhl manager, futball managers will be making a appearance soon.

jedikevin2

There is no group. The whole "hermit, cow, sheep, manticore, etc" is just used as a peaceful flame around SW....( FYI)

As much as I love pc gamign (and your collection fo games and your setup), I am still glad that I own a gamign pc and consoles, best of both worlds :D

PC gamign sure is amazing though you are right

There is no group. The whol "hermit, cow, sheep, manticore, etc" is just used as a peaceful flame around SW. as a FYI.jedikevin2

[QUOTE="jedikevin2"]

LOL strychtic. Stereotyping is fun for you?

AdamK47. Actually there are a few sport games in that pic. Be sure to look for them. Couple football Manager.nhl manager, futball managers will be making a appearance soon.

Strychtic

Learn to iso. Seriously, dealing with that many disks must be a huge pain, some you can install fully but there are still quite a few that use disk check DRM. Though you make a good point, it's great to have instant access to all your old games, it's a pain that you can't use all of them due to compatibility errors but still much better than a console where you're having to get access to a completely different machine to access your back catalog.markop2003

Not a pain. http://www.gamespot.com/users/AdamK47/view_image?id=OINc5h1w7hmV7RHnnQ

#1: http://www.gamespot.com/users/AdamK47/view_image?id=P4EPshUi7hmV7RHmlg

#2: http://www.gamespot.com/users/AdamK47/view_image?id=OoYL7hgi7hmV7R3ilA

Been gaming since the Intellivision. Haven't own a console since 1995.

AdamK47

I see Forsaken. Easily the best Descent clone. Had jaw dropping graphics back in 1998. It's still looks pretty good today using the modded HD Widescreen version.

I love PC gaming! However, I can't imagine only gaming on a PC and missing out on two of my favorite games, MGS4 and God of War.:D

Adamantium4k2

#1: http://www.gamespot.com/users/AdamK47/view_image?id=P4EPshUi7hmV7RHmlg

#2: http://www.gamespot.com/users/AdamK47/view_image?id=OoYL7hgi7hmV7R3ilA

Been gaming since the Intellivision. Haven't own a console since 1995.

AdamK47

I have that same computer desk!

i know pc has great games. but you have missed out on so many amazing games on consoles. one platform for gaming is never that great .

dontshackzmii

Eh, I don't know guys. Let's say you buy a second platform for 250-300$, and you have access to, what, 20 or so worthwhile games that you didn't before? You still have to buy them, so that's extra money. If you take that 250$ to a Steam (or other DD) sale, you could easily come up with 50+ games. I don't know it doesn't seem very logical to me.

[QUOTE="AdamK47"]

#1: http://www.gamespot.com/users/AdamK47/view_image?id=P4EPshUi7hmV7RHmlg

#2: http://www.gamespot.com/users/AdamK47/view_image?id=OoYL7hgi7hmV7R3ilA

Been gaming since the Intellivision. Haven't own a console since 1995.

dontshackzmii

i know pc has great games. but you have missed out on so many amazing games on consoles. one platform for gaming is never that great .

There needs to be some type of therapy mod, pc gamers these days really seem like they are trying to overcompensate.

Developers focus more on consoles these days and that is a harsh reality that many of you need to deal with.

The glory days of pc gaming are over, accept it and move on.

Oh and I've played endless hours of CS mods and Day of Defeat so please don't call me an "ignorant consolite" or any other nonsense just because I don't worship the pc.

I thought we summed it up with this pic:

jedikevin2

I like how a good half of those are expansions and half of the full games and their expansions are games no one has heard about or cares about.

I mean, i could post a bunch of games on one cares about on PS3 or Xbox too.

There needs to be some type of therapy mod, pc gamers these days really seem like they are trying to overcompensate.

Developers focus more on consoles these days and that is a harsh reality that many of you need to deal with.

The glory days of pc gaming are over, accept it and move on.

Oh and I've played endless hours of CS mods and Day of Defeat so please don't call me an "ignorant consolite" or any other nonsense just because I don't worship the pc.

dc337

[QUOTE="AdamK47"]

#1: http://www.gamespot.com/users/AdamK47/view_image?id=P4EPshUi7hmV7RHmlg

#2: http://www.gamespot.com/users/AdamK47/view_image?id=OoYL7hgi7hmV7R3ilA

Been gaming since the Intellivision. Haven't own a console since 1995.

VladJasonDrac

I have that same computer desk!

I had the same case and keyboard.

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[QUOTE="dontshackzmii"]

its not that he needs more games. it's the fact he has missed out on some of the greatest games ever made because he will only game on pc .

argetlam00

If he cared he'd have a console.

Exactly. PC has lots and lots of games that are superior to these "greatest games ever" on consoles, for it has higher standards. The only thing he would be missing out on is some great platformers. If he doesn't care about that genre then he is set.

Sounds like pure fanboyism to me. PC does have a great line up but where are these games at are way better as you put it?

[QUOTE="jedikevin2"]

I thought we summed it up with this pic:

SPYDER0416

I like how a good half of those are expansions and half of the full games and their expansions are games no one has heard about or cares about.

I mean, i could post a bunch of games on one cares about on PS3 or Xbox too.

There needs to be some type of therapy mod, pc gamers these days really seem like they are trying to overcompensate.

Developers focus more on consoles these days and that is a harsh reality that many of you need to deal with.

The glory days of pc gaming are over, accept it and move on.

Oh and I've played endless hours of CS mods and Day of Defeat so please don't call me an "ignorant consolite" or any other nonsense just because I don't worship the pc.

dc337

Give me a break.... pc gaming is doing very well.

[QUOTE="Metalscarz"]

[QUOTE="dontshackzmii"]

its not that he needs more games. it's the fact he has missed out on some of the greatest games ever made because he will only game on pc .

argetlam00

If he cared he'd have a console.

Exactly. PC has lots and lots of games that are superior to these "greatest games ever" on consoles, for it has higher standards. The only thing he would be missing out on is some great platformers. If he doesn't care about that genre then he is set.

OP hasn't owned a console since 1995... that means never playing such gems as Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Super Mario 64, Goldeneye 007, Perfect Dark, God of War 1 through 3, Metal Gear Solid 3 and 4, Okami, Final Fantasy X or XII, Shadow of the Colossus, ICO, Ninja Gaiden Black, the Metroid Prime series, Zelda Twilight Princess, Wind Waker, Eternal Darkness, Red Dead Redemption, Halo 3, Gears of War 2, Bayonetta, Uncharted 1 and 2...

Don't get me wrong, there's only so much time in the world to just spend playing games. But certain games are or will become legendary and gamers are really missing out if it's not part of their common experience. Unfortunately exclusives have a way of doing that; limiting the audience that gets to enjoy gaming masterpieces. All the more reason to hail a multiplatform future, when great games can hopefully be enjoyed by all just as easily as movies can.

By the way, the reverse is obviously true. Console gamers are missing out on many, many excellent games if they never give PC gaming a chance. You don't even need a gaming PC to unlock the gems from before 2004, anytime you upgrade your desktop or laptop people are unlocking more gaming classics. So no excuses there.

[QUOTE="dontshackzmii"]

i know pc has great games. but you have missed out on so many amazing games on consoles. one platform for gaming is never that great .

tagyhag

Indeed, regardless of what system you own, if you only own just one system, you'll miss out on a ton of games.

Nothing wrong with being a smart shopper.

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[QUOTE="dontshackzmii"]

i know pc has great games. but you have missed out on so many amazing games on consoles. one platform for gaming is never that great .

Raymundo_Manuel

Indeed, regardless of what system you own, if you only own just one system, you'll miss out on a ton of games.

Nothing wrong with being a smart shopper.

[QUOTE="argetlam00"]

[QUOTE="Metalscarz"]

If he cared he'd have a console.

dontshackzmii

Exactly. PC has lots and lots of games that are superior to these "greatest games ever" on consoles, for it has higher standards. The only thing he would be missing out on is some great platformers. If he doesn't care about that genre then he is set.

Sounds like pure fanboyism to me. PC does have a great line up but where are these games at are way better as you put it?

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[QUOTE="dontshackzmii"]

its not that he needs more games. it's the fact he has missed out on some of the greatest games ever made because he will only game on pc .

argetlam00

If he cared he'd have a console.

Exactly. PC has lots and lots of games that are superior to these "greatest games ever" on consoles, for it has higher standards. The only thing he would be missing out on is some great platformers. If he doesn't care about that genre then he is set.

Recently I've really been thinking that people in this place have blown the living hell out of preportion when it concerns the whole PC gamers superiority complex. This thread however is starting to prove them right.

I will have to call BS on the above. If only I had the patience now to bring an actual list... it wouldn't matter anyway...

One question though: How many of those games are actually well supported on Windows 7?mo0ksi

#1: http://www.gamespot.com/users/AdamK47/view_image?id=P4EPshUi7hmV7RHmlg

#2: http://www.gamespot.com/users/AdamK47/view_image?id=OoYL7hgi7hmV7R3ilA

Been gaming since the Intellivision. Haven't own a console since 1995.

AdamK47

What? No Flight Simulator X or X-Plane 9? You infidel, you. j/k ;)

Heh. No DCS: Black Shark either? I am so, so disappointed at you, young man. He He.