You need to be a computer technician to get half the games even running on PC

And even then the games are riddled with bugs and crash all the time

Seriously, you could pay full price for a game like I did with Arkum City, meet the requirements, and still not have the game work on your rig because of some compatibility issue.

PC gaming is abysmal.

You should refrain from using the word 'seriously' unless you're serious.

And even then the games are riddled with bugs and crash all the time

Seriously, you could pay full price for a game like I did with Arkum City, meet the requirements, and still not have the game work on your rig because of some compatibility issue.

PC gaming is abysmal.

Thats not true at all, you just cant be a dumbass. I bought my first gaming pc used didnt know a thing about them, I was a console gamer my whole life. My power supply blew up and I have to replace it, took it apart figured out how everything worked and have since built 2 more gaming pc's from scratch with no teachings, I have almost no trouble with games working and if i do , i just google search the problem. Like I said only a dumbass couldnt figure it out.

I do nothing but driver updating and downloading through DD and all my games work fine. Sorry you couldn't even figure those out, but PC gaming is hardly rocket science.

Buy good parts, buy good software, don't suck at very basic software management, and PC gaming will be fine.

This topic again... -_-

One of the reasons I'm a console gamer (with the exception of downloadable or Facebook games on Mac) is that I don't need to worry about system requirements, file directories, having to put all of the graphics settings on Low because I don't have a sufficiently powerful computer, etc.

You hear that everybody? You're a computer technician if you know how to use Google.

You hear that everybody? You're a computer technician if you know how to use Google.

Valiant_Rebel

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You hear that everybody? You're a computer technician if you know how to use Google.

Slashless

Then you're a qualified software designer for Microsoft.

So now PC gamers aren't just getting the best version of all multiplats and more high scoring exclusives than the console only crowd, they are smarter to boot.

Thanks for the heads up, TC

And to think I've been a computer technician and I didn't even know it. Thanks for letting me know TC

I wouldn';t say half, but I also wouldn't say you need to be a computer technician.

I admit, its a definite pain to game on the PC at times. In every game I own I have at least once been unceremoniously been booted to the desktop, and that only ever happened to me on consoles once, with Rainbow Six on PS3. Plus setting up GTA IV to even work on my PC was a time consuming chore.

That said, its one of the aspects of PC gaming, take it or leave it. If you want to jump in without worrying about installs (usually), compatibility issues, troubleshooting problems, GPU related issues, or DRM, then stick to console gaming. If you're fine with the occasional hard to start game or terribly optimized game, then I think some of the extra control freedom and interesting exclusive indie and PC genre titles (like MMO and RTS games) are worth it to get into PC gaming.

In all honesty, its not even that bad. Its something that doesn't happen on consoles, but a simple look into google for a solution can get you playing your game witha few simple steps. Usually.

And honestly, its a good sacrifice for the freedom PC gaming offer in modding, settings and control. You don't really have to deal with it on consoles because they have a single standard, on PC they have to deal with different set ups and cards and processors, etc. But the freedom to choose has a price, and if you aren't even smart enough to follow some online directions then you shouldn't even be getting into PC gaming if you can't deal witha few issues.

I hate when a legitimate problem is voiced so stupidly.

No, you don't.

Come at me bro!

One of the reasons I'm a console gamer (with the exception of downloadable or Facebook games on Mac) is that I don't need to worry about system requirements, file directories, having to put all of the graphics settings on Low because I don't have a sufficiently powerful computer, etc.

MathMattS

One of the reasons I'm a console gamer (with the exception of downloadable or Facebook games on Mac) is that I don't need to worry about system requirements, file directories, having to put all of the graphics settings on Low because I don't have a sufficiently powerful computer, etc.

MathMattS

I agree. People keep on telling me how smooth and visually appealing certain PC games are (STALKER, Crysis, Metro) but whenever I try and run them the game is all broken and slow, or it refuses to start.Ravensmash

Thats why I prefer to do majority of my gaming on consoles, it's simple and gets the job done.

I do laugh a little inside though at my PC gaming friends, since they too are all about the graphics and mods specially with Skyrim....then Skyrim crashes to their desktop then I just point and laugh. I still enjoy gaming on my PC here and there but it can get too complicated at times.

i made my first computer in 6th grade. problem?

i made my first computer in 6th grade. problem?

wis3boi

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i made my first computer in 6th grade. problem?

designer-

Dang! Algebra must require amathematician to get half of the answers correctly as well.

Now that i'm qualified, where do i pick up my license?

Interesting how new members make threads like this, yet those of us who have been here for years don't have problems getting our games to run.topsemag55

Batman Arkham City does have some issues like DX11 mode is pretty screwed up until they patch it. Otherwise the game runs great in DX9 mode.

People are just getting dumber...hence they're going for the consoleMonsieurX

And even then the games are riddled with bugs and crash all the time

Seriously, you could pay full price for a game like I did with Arkum City, meet the requirements, and still not have the game work on your rig because of some compatibility issue.

PC gaming is abysmal.

abonsabo

i wonder why i never get problems with my pc or games, oh wait i probably dont go around porn sites and installing every ad in every web around

[QUOTE="topsemag55"]Interesting how new members make threads like this, yet those of us who have been here for years don't have problems getting our games to run.designer-