And yet they have yet to do that now, where the same question can always be asked, why? People sitting down to learn something, and people sitting down to play video games don't tend to overlap in terms of priorities. Its simply easier and with less thought required to buy a console evry X years, than to have to update/maintain a computer every Y years for gaming purposes.Doom972 said:
PC Games Will Outsell Consoles by 2014
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I'll always stick with consoles, because when you put a game in a console, IT FUCKING WORKS, EVERY TIME, ALL THE TIME.
Anyone who doesn't get your reference is streets behind!Fujor said:
OT: I think it's too hard to determine how sales will be so far ahead when new consoles will obviously be out by then.
Geeze. Ok. Look. If a space ship crash landed tomorrow, it does not mean were going to be building our own space ships the day afterward.
It takes time for people to learn how to make the most out of the tools at their disposal.
So I get agitated to see what feels like a slightly modified angle on how "Consoles are holding everyone back!" Argument that generates dozens of threads per month.
Because really, even if consoles were equivilent to the average gaming PC, you have to realize the "average" gaming PC is also going to choke on the best and most graphicy graphics. Honestly, no company wants to have a repeat of what Crytek did with Crysis. Yes it had beautiful graphics, and at least initially those astounding system specs relegated large portions of PCs to the area of uselessness. And again, at least initially, those system specs actually hindered sales for a while. What is the point to buy a game if you know your box would spontaneously combust just being in the same room with it.
So yeah, a bit of a wolf in sheeps clothing.
It takes time for people to learn how to make the most out of the tools at their disposal.
So I get agitated to see what feels like a slightly modified angle on how "Consoles are holding everyone back!" Argument that generates dozens of threads per month.
Because really, even if consoles were equivilent to the average gaming PC, you have to realize the "average" gaming PC is also going to choke on the best and most graphicy graphics. Honestly, no company wants to have a repeat of what Crytek did with Crysis. Yes it had beautiful graphics, and at least initially those astounding system specs relegated large portions of PCs to the area of uselessness. And again, at least initially, those system specs actually hindered sales for a while. What is the point to buy a game if you know your box would spontaneously combust just being in the same room with it.
So yeah, a bit of a wolf in sheeps clothing.
Who in there right mind would want to sit down for a gaming session on a 14" display?! and that´s going by tablet phones have even smaller displays. Making them bigger won't really work either since that is part of there selling point, easy to have around, carrying a 24" display in your pocket is not going to work out that well.Suicidejim said:
I will always choose a PC over a console since in the end it´s the cheaper option for what I get inside, you just need to know where to shop.
Understandable. I have nothing against consoles (own 6 of them, +3 more handhelds), but I prefer shooters and to play them on PC. I could even accept getting games later to have them made decently to take full advantage of the advanced hardware we have compared to consoles. I'm really just sick of having to pay licensing fees that don't exist (the extra $10 that console games cost) for games that are lower in quality. I really don't think any system should be shafted in any way other than the hardware not being able to support the game (Wii, handhelds, possibly Mac).emeraldrafael said:
I feel ya. I like some games on the pc, mostly point and click but also the occasional F2P MMO where I can jump on with some friends and screw around. But mostly I just like the feel of a controller despite how (in)accurate people say it is and how much of a superior advantage of a pc gives you.Assassin Xaero said:
then again Im one of those people that likes to lie back against a pillow on my bed and just relax when I play games, rather then sit over a keyboard and mouse.
but thats getting off topic I suppose.
Way to be a negative Nancy there, guy. Are you one of those gamers who can never be pleased?Reaper195 said:
The misinformation and ignorant misconceptions in this thread disgust me.
Without going into much detail, suffice to say that the original post isn't about what's "BETTER" or the "RIGHT" choice, but simply states that PC gaming had a market, has had a market (despite everything), and will continue to have a market, and for some of us, that's good, reassuring news.
PC gaming is more accessible than most people want to admit, with netbooks playing plenty of incredible games...Freeware, open source games, or low-priced titles from digital distribution can all run on pretty much any laptop...
And I got a laptop that plays games fine for roughly 400 dollars, and it even has a dedicated graphics card. No, things don't look as pretty as they do on my desktop, but guess what - 1366x768 resolution is higher quality than the 720p that you'd get on a console assuming you have a decent TV.
And no one said new consoles won't be released again...It's just that consoles have always had more technical limitations than PCs, because once a console is out, it's out. The parts don't change, and over 6 years like we're at right now, obviously the PC will be faster and stronger than a console. And when a new console hits, even if it's on par with the desktops of the year it came out, it will end up being obsolete as new equipment is released. That's a fact. Does it affect the quality of the game? No. Just saying.
Anyway, the point is, YOU PEOPLE SHOULD BE HAPPY THAT PC GAMES ARE SELLING. Even if you're not a PC gamer. Everything that happens in this industry happens on the PC first. We wouldn't even have a 3D accelerator, an "indie" scene, online gaming, deathmatch, FPS, RTS, if there weren't PCs in gaming. And to those of you who said "the time has come, they have risen and need to fall in place of a Tablet/Smartphone" here's a question for you - how are you going to play Deus Ex on a tablet? How are you going to play WoW on a tablet? Any game that requires semi-complex controls will need a totally different interface. Until then, appreciate your mouse and keyboard.
Without going into much detail, suffice to say that the original post isn't about what's "BETTER" or the "RIGHT" choice, but simply states that PC gaming had a market, has had a market (despite everything), and will continue to have a market, and for some of us, that's good, reassuring news.
PC gaming is more accessible than most people want to admit, with netbooks playing plenty of incredible games...Freeware, open source games, or low-priced titles from digital distribution can all run on pretty much any laptop...
And I got a laptop that plays games fine for roughly 400 dollars, and it even has a dedicated graphics card. No, things don't look as pretty as they do on my desktop, but guess what - 1366x768 resolution is higher quality than the 720p that you'd get on a console assuming you have a decent TV.
And no one said new consoles won't be released again...It's just that consoles have always had more technical limitations than PCs, because once a console is out, it's out. The parts don't change, and over 6 years like we're at right now, obviously the PC will be faster and stronger than a console. And when a new console hits, even if it's on par with the desktops of the year it came out, it will end up being obsolete as new equipment is released. That's a fact. Does it affect the quality of the game? No. Just saying.
Anyway, the point is, YOU PEOPLE SHOULD BE HAPPY THAT PC GAMES ARE SELLING. Even if you're not a PC gamer. Everything that happens in this industry happens on the PC first. We wouldn't even have a 3D accelerator, an "indie" scene, online gaming, deathmatch, FPS, RTS, if there weren't PCs in gaming. And to those of you who said "the time has come, they have risen and need to fall in place of a Tablet/Smartphone" here's a question for you - how are you going to play Deus Ex on a tablet? How are you going to play WoW on a tablet? Any game that requires semi-complex controls will need a totally different interface. Until then, appreciate your mouse and keyboard.
I doubt they're worried about 'Dozer as very few Dozer units will be Fusion APUs (CPUs with on-die GPU) and as for SB/IB... well, nVidia did sign a massive graphic tech licencing deal with Intel earlier this year.octafish said:
Wait... how does restrictive licencing and console manufacturer oversight involve a controller?OutrageousEmu said:
No, because I'm not a gamer anymore. Yeah, I still play the odd game if I like it....but I just grew out of the constant amount of games which only differ from another by aesthetics and story/universe. Perfect example, God of War. It was fun. I loved 3. Then I played Force Unleashed and stopped after an hour. And then continued an hour later when I realised I had some free time to kill. Of GTA series. I loved those games. Then I played Saints Row and was all "Wow. It's similar to GTA. Only much more glitchier. Man, this game can...HOLY SHIT! I can dress awesomely!"Frostbite3789 said: