[QUOTE="Mitjastiskovski"][QUOTE="o0squishy0o"]
So lets say... probably not the best deal but a PS3slim (£270)
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sony-PlayStation-Console-250GB-Model/dp/B002OOWHKQ/ref=sr_tr_1?ie=UTF8&s=videogames&qid=1264973451&sr=8-1
Can someone build a PC from scratch (as you would have too... because you need to buy a new console) so only fair. But lets stay with just the tower. SO a fully usable PC £270 with bluray plus wireless. Need an OS as well I guess.
So the list is:
Processor. Ram. Mobo. graphics card. 250gb (min) harddrive. Bluray drive. Wireless. OS. PSU. (Full tower setup). ALL FOR LESS THAN £270
Someone said something about steam having cheap games... You can go to shops like CEX that sell games for similiar prices lol.
I am no console person but to say PC gaming is cheaper... I dont think it is lol
o0squishy0o
First off you don't need to buy a new PC, you can just upgrade the one your already got and save hundreds of pounds. No need to make rules up to benefit your argument. I can also make my own rules up, you need an HDTV to get the full benefit of a PS3 and that alone can cost a couple of hundred pounds.
And Since you want a PC that can do everything that PS3 can do, let's do the same for PS3. I want to use my PS3 for my job that I have, can I do that? Big Fat NO
See I can also spin the BS the way I want to.
PC Gaming over the whole gen comes in cheaper than consoles. Lower game prices, MOD support for most PC games which extends games for up to hundreds of hours. You can also use your PC for everything, work, shopping etc something a PS3 can't do FACT.
Why do I need a HDTV? I can use a PC monitor (which is what i did use ;) ). ERmm if i just have a laptop then yes i do need to buy a new computer. Your argument is based soley on "you already have a PC". Well the argument was "You can buy a PC for $400ish that can do what a console does (which includes) the PS3,,,, soo can you put an argument against that?". My point is you can not go against the start up prices. Yes you can upgrade over time but its still adds up... most likely more than a consoles price specially if you like your games to look pretty lolWhy do I need a blu-ray drive for? You stated that you want to see a PC with a blu-ray drive which is totally unnecessary in a PC. Your way of thinking is totally wrong, the only thing you look at is starting prices but you don't want to see what happens over a whole gen 5-6 years.
Sure the start up price is more expensive, since you have to cover your own cost for hardware, not sony covering the $100-$150 lost per console sold. But in return you get games cheaper while on consoles, sony needs to recover the money lost from hardware and they charge for games/accessories more.
PC Gaming is simply a better value. Cost is less or equal to a console but in return you can do everything you want on a PC. The difference is PC costs are not hidden, while console costs are hidden. Pay to play online, Games cost more, Accessories are a total rip-off etc.
Console fanboys use their argument PC cost $800, yeah sure it does, you make a one time payment but then for the next 4-5 years you get that money back from cheaper games. While console cost less, you pay $300 but then for the next 4-5 years your are paying way more for games/accessories while in the mean time a PC gamer who has spend more cash for starting up, buys the same games cheaper and plays them with better graphics.
Simple maths really, it's sad to see people not getting that point.
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