Why would anyone not own a gaming PC?

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So, why doesn't everyone own a gaming rig? Despite all the advantages, there are still pure console gamers and it blows my mind.

PC gaming is:

1) not that expensive. I've seen good PC's built for 500 if your REALLY on budget.

2) Has more high scoring exclusives than all 3 consoles combined

3) Has mods, I've seen mods offered for free that are superior to expansion packs. Infact, many games IMO like Rome Total War would be garbage without mods. They can completely revolutionize a game.

4) I've found that PC games generally have the best and most mature community of players

5) PC gaming has unmatched technical power and the versatility it gives is next to none. While consoles are likely to be stuck with 1080p even on the NEXT generation, PC gaming, if you are willing to spend the money, can be running across multiple monitors with features like eyefinity.1920x1200 x 3 is 5760p.

6) Yes, PC gaming can be played on your "comfy" couch and you can connect your PC to your HDTV. If you don't want to use the superior M+K (superior for most genres that is) for a game, you can just connect a controller. LIke I said before, VERSATILITY

7) Best versions of all multiplats. Infact, some multiplats are so good on PC that they might as well be considered a whole different experience. Case in point, Team Fortress 2.

So, why do some people actually not game on PC?

Money, most people dont like to spend it.

Money, most people dont like to spend it.

clyde46

Yet, PC games are cheaper than console games (especially when we start talking Steam deals) and you get far more than gaming with a new PC.

Money, most people dont like to spend it.

clyde46

[QUOTE="clyde46"]

Money, most people dont like to spend it.

Yet, PC games are cheaper than console games (especially when we start talking Steam deals) and you get far more than gaming with a new PC.

[QUOTE="clyde46"]

Money, most people dont like to spend it.

Sandvichman

If they do, I see good reasons why they should buy a PC. Zero reasons why they should buy a console. All a console can do is game (well, not really, but thats their main purpose).

[QUOTE="Sandvichman"][QUOTE="clyde46"]

Money, most people dont like to spend it.

If they do, I see good reasons why they should buy a PC. Zero reasons why they should buy a console. All a console can do is game.

I dont like KeyBoard and Mouse...-Hoax-

[QUOTE="argetlam00"]

[QUOTE="clyde46"] Console gaming is cheaper. Sandvichman

Usually yes, but it can change in the longterm. Furthermore, how much is a PS3, 300 dollars? then you gotta start popping 60 dollars a game + HDMI cables + controllers. When I got my PS3 I spent over 400 dollars on it, with the games and all. Some of the very best PC games can be found very cheaply on Steam.

[QUOTE="-Hoax-"]I dont like KeyBoard and Mouse...Logan832

You can plug in a controller if you don't like to use M+ K for a particular game. Though I HIGHLY suggest you do for shooters and RTS ;)

I will defend PC gaming to the bitter end but to say PC gaming is cheaper is not true. The software may be cheaper than consoles but the hardware sure isnt.

[QUOTE="-Hoax-"]I dont like KeyBoard and Mouse...Logan832

[QUOTE="Logan832"][QUOTE="-Hoax-"]I dont like KeyBoard and Mouse...locopatho

its easier and simplier "console game wise" just walk in my room turn on my ps3 and i'm set, with pc you gotta first check to see if your computer can run the game and if it can't you gotta upgrade it or play it on low settings. So ehh, consoles have their strengths and weaknesses and PC gamin has its strengths and weaknesses

[QUOTE="Sandvichman"][QUOTE="argetlam00"]

Yet, PC games are cheaper than console games (especially when we start talking Steam deals) and you get far more than gaming with a new PC.

argetlam00

Depends, how much is a PS3, 300 dollars? then you gotta start popping 60 dollars a game + HDMI cables + controllers. When I got my PS3 I spent over 400 dollars on it, with the games and all. Some of the very best PC games can be found very cheaply on Steam.

Because there are far more console/handheld games that interest me more than PC games.

It's about building one(which I can do), price and games.

Because owning and maintaining a powerful PC is technically complicated, expensive, and a hassle a lot. Some people just want to sit back on a couch and play games casually.

[QUOTE="argetlam00"]

[QUOTE="Sandvichman"] Console gaming is cheaper. locopatho

Depends, how much is a PS3, 300 dollars? then you gotta start popping 60 dollars a game + HDMI cables + controllers. When I got my PS3 I spent over 400 dollars on it, with the games and all. Some of the very best PC games can be found very cheaply on Steam.

Even worse scenario, PC games are always at least 10 dollars cheaper. MINIMUM. Depending on how much gaming you do, it may pay off in the long term.

I have two major reasons:

1) I want a computer that does more than a budget $500 rig, I want a massive monitor and enough processing power to run background tasks and games at the same time.

2) I don't even have bugdet enough for games for the systems I own, let alone a new system altogether.

I've got a netbook (that can run 2003 and older games) and am getting an older desktop (pre-built Dell with integrated graphics and AGP expansion) and can do what I can with them. But it'll be a while before I can afford my dream rig.

i have no use for it.

all i want to play is Stalker and thats it.

and i wont buy PC for that

[QUOTE="locopatho"][QUOTE="argetlam00"]

Depends, how much is a PS3, 300 dollars? then you gotta start popping 60 dollars a game + HDMI cables + controllers. When I got my PS3 I spent over 400 dollars on it, with the games and all. Some of the very best PC games can be found very cheaply on Steam.

argetlam00

Even worse scenario, PC games are always at least 10 dollars cheaper. MINIMUM. Depending on how much gaming you do, it may pay off in the long term.

[QUOTE="Logan832"][QUOTE="-Hoax-"]

Yet, PC games are cheaper than console games (especially when we start talking Steam deals) and you get far more than gaming with a new PC.

argetlam00

Depends, how much is a PS3, 300 dollars? then you gotta start popping 60 dollars a game + HDMI cables + controllers. When I got my PS3 I spent over 400 dollars on it, with the games and all. Some of the very best PC games can be found very cheaply on Steam.

you can get console game cheap to. Amazon and play often have great deals. i rarely pay more that £20 for my console games. unless its a new release im gagging to play

[QUOTE="argetlam00"]

[QUOTE="locopatho"] Go way with $60 worst case scenario for console games, then Steam sales best case scenario for PC. I recently got Mass Effect 2 and Bioshock 2 for 360 for 15 euros each, that's great prices.locopatho

Even worse scenario, PC games are always at least 10 dollars cheaper. MINIMUM. Depending on how much gaming you do, it may pay off in the long term.

[QUOTE="Sandvichman"][QUOTE="argetlam00"]

Usually yes, but it can change in the longterm. Furthermore, how much is a PS3, 300 dollars? then you gotta start popping 60 dollars a game + HDMI cables + controllers. When I got my PS3 I spent over 400 dollars on it, with the games and all. Some of the very best PC games can be found very cheaply on Steam.

[QUOTE="Logan832"][QUOTE="-Hoax-"]I dont like KeyBoard and Mouse...argetlam00

You can plug in a controller if you don't like to use M+ K for a particular game. Though I HIGHLY suggest you do for shooters and RTS ;)

You are assuming i buy all my games at 60, just like steam console gamers can find deals. I bought BC2, METRO2033, and Just cause 3 for 80 bucks together while these games were still 50 each on steam.

What is it with hermits who believe there are no deals for console gaming?

COMPLEXITY...the PC is just to complex for the adverage person.

1. installing games... the its not compatable problem
2. changing specs so the game runs well... changing resolution, and advanced features
3. is my computer equiped with PCI-E ot AGP... what is that?? (lol)
4. Hmmm.... NA this is just too much

See the ADVERAGE gamer is uncomplacated ... insert disk turn on tv... start to play... Many people just do not want to go through the hassle.

and HOW wants to talk to the geek squad about anything. We as US citizens do not like to ask HOW to do much if we feel that we should already know how to do it.

[QUOTE="locopatho"][QUOTE="argetlam00"]

Even worse scenario, PC games are always at least 10 dollars cheaper. MINIMUM. Depending on how much gaming you do, it may pay off in the long term.

clyde46

Sigh, obvious troll, but ill bite. A console is a gaming device. Pc's are expensive and require constant upgrades. Alot of people including myself dont have the know how to do this.

kipohippo021

Now who's the obvious troll?

[QUOTE="kipohippo021"]

Sigh, obvious troll, but ill bite. A console is a gaming device. Pc's are expensive and require constant upgrades. Alot of people including myself dont have the know how to do this.

N30F3N1X

Now who's the obvious troll?

I think the main reason (for me anyway) is money. Yes, it's fantastic that you have the flexibility to spend exactly what you want on a PC, but more often than not you'll end up with something crap unless you spend 500 or over - and when you consider you can buy a console for 150, then a console is a far cheaper option.

PC games are cheaper, but having to upgrade to play them isn't fun unless you have cash burning a hole in your pocket. In any case, pre-owned console games are cheap as well.

Then there's the issue of random crap (driver issues, software conflicts) screwing up your experience. With a console I can just pop a disk in and play straight away.

You've also got to consider than some people like the freedom of a laptop, rather than gaming rig. I have a standard 7yr old desktop for others in my house to use, while I have a cheap speedy Netbook.

[QUOTE="clyde46"][QUOTE="locopatho"] So Bioshock 2 and Mass Effect 2 are 5 euro each on PC?Vinegar_Strokes

COMPLEXITY...the PC is just to complex for the adverage person.

1. installing games... the its not compatable problem
2. changing specs so the game runs well... changing resolution, and advanced features
3. is my computer equiped with PCI-E ot AGP... what is that?? (lol)
4. Hmmm.... NA this is just too much

See the ADVERAGE gamer is uncomplacated ... insert disk turn on tv... start to play... Many people just do not want to go through the hassle.

and HOW wants to talk to the geek squad about anything. We as US citizens do not like to ask HOW to do much if we feel that we should already know how to do it.

Ravenlore_basic

[QUOTE="argetlam00"]

[QUOTE="locopatho"] Go way with $60 worst case scenario for console games, then Steam sales best case scenario for PC. I recently got Mass Effect 2 and Bioshock 2 for 360 for 15 euros each, that's great prices.locopatho

Even worse scenario, PC games are always at least 10 dollars cheaper. MINIMUM. Depending on how much gaming you do, it may pay off in the long term.

When games are released, console games are usually 60 and PC are 50. 10 dollars difference. I'm sure that no matter what deal you found bioshock and ME2 on console was, it was cheaper on PC.

[QUOTE="locopatho"][QUOTE="argetlam00"]

Even worse scenario, PC games are always at least 10 dollars cheaper. MINIMUM. Depending on how much gaming you do, it may pay off in the long term.

argetlam00

When games are released, console games are usually 60 and PC are 50. 10 dollars difference. I'm sure that no matter what deal you found bioshock and ME2 on console was, it was cheaper on PC.

[QUOTE="argetlam00"]

[QUOTE="locopatho"] So Bioshock 2 and Mass Effect 2 are 5 euro each on PC?locopatho

When games are released, console games are usually 60 and PC are 50. 10 dollars difference. I'm sure that no matter what deal you found bioshock and ME2 on console was, it was cheaper on PC.

Uhh yeah they are. If you want to talk deals, tell me a console deal better than Steam summer sale, in which u can save hundreds of dollars?

[QUOTE="argetlam00"]

[QUOTE="locopatho"] So Bioshock 2 and Mass Effect 2 are 5 euro each on PC?locopatho

When games are released, console games are usually 60 and PC are 50. 10 dollars difference. I'm sure that no matter what deal you found bioshock and ME2 on console was, it was cheaper on PC.

Steam, enough to say. PC win.

[QUOTE="locopatho"][QUOTE="argetlam00"]

When games are released, console games are usually 60 and PC are 50. 10 dollars difference. I'm sure that no matter what deal you found bioshock and ME2 on console was, it was cheaper on PC.

clyde46

I love the cheapness, portability, ease of use, splitscreen, and console exclusives.locopatho