PC Gaming is Cool And All... But...
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I prefer mouse and keyboard over controllers. In fact I actually can't stand controllers, I feel much more free moving my entire hand and sometimes arm than twiddling thumbs, and having the large number of keys on the keyboard is also a great bonus. I have to say, too, that I don't have to constantly upgrade my hardware if I don't want to, there are generally graphics options in the rare case my computer won't run the game on the highest graphics settings. It's not as if every week theres a new game which can't run on the top PCs, most PC games are made to be able to be played on a wide range of setups.
Well, first of, your blood pressure is higher while sitting than while lying down, which can lead to heart disease. (this is common knowledge)Azure-Supernova said:
Secondly, long time sitting obviously leads to colon cancer.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303499204576387843134027056.html
Sitting and spinal injuries are linked a lot, this is also common knowledge.
http://www.easyvigour.net.nz/fitness/h_Chair_Sit2.htm
The link with diabeetes.
http://www.sciencedaily.com/videos/2008/0610-stand_up_for_your_health.htm
Can I get a touche? (I actually had to spend some time finding these links)
It's does when you can't personally afford it, at this moment in time. Money is an important factor, when it comes to these sort of things.bringer of illumination said:
Jazoni89 said:Oh, did you know...jason27131 said:
Minecraft is coming out for the Xbox 360!
... I've always wanted to use this pic.
What!, mods make a game? I thought it was a optional thing.
It is also coming out when the final version comes out, so fans will have a lot to do, with or without the mods.
I've always treated PC gaming like console gaming. A PC excels at some aspects of gaming just like the Wii does, and the PS3 does. They're all gaming platforms, and each have some advantages to the others.
That said, I very much favor PC gaming in the last 3 years simply due to Steam's game sales. I can't justify the cost of new console games so long as I have a capable computer.
That said, I very much favor PC gaming in the last 3 years simply due to Steam's game sales. I can't justify the cost of new console games so long as I have a capable computer.
loc978 said:
Isn't the internet a wonderful place?
Truly, you be hard pressed to find another place with such tranquility and a group of interesting people with dynamic minds and even tempers who are always looking to make a better place for everybody.
[sub]I may be laying on the sarcasm a little thick right now...[/sub]
Yes, but my PC should still be usable in 5+ years, where as those consoles.... not so much for the new games.Gorilla Gunk said:
My build still has what could be called, untapped power, as there is only one game so far that has come close to causing my system trouble, which was the highly unoptimized Crysis 2 beta, which my computer ran on absolute max settings at 60+ fps in 5700x1200 resolution.
If future games give me trouble, I can just tone settings down, play them on just one monitor.
Games these days are pushing the limits of consoles, whereas they are barely scratching the top of the iceberg PCs with higher end GPUs from the last couple years.
$12,000 dollars on Xbox 360's, $60 - $90 for each game.
PC, slightly more expensive than the two xboxes combined, $2 - $40 for each game.
In the long run, I've found the PC to be much, much better. The games play better and are generally cheaper. I also don't have to worry about my game discs getting broken and having to get another copy full price lest I have 60% of the game locked off.
Downside: DRM.
Edit: Here, I changed all internal components of my computer + got a new OS for about $200.
A new current generation console will cost at least $800.
PC, slightly more expensive than the two xboxes combined, $2 - $40 for each game.
In the long run, I've found the PC to be much, much better. The games play better and are generally cheaper. I also don't have to worry about my game discs getting broken and having to get another copy full price lest I have 60% of the game locked off.
Downside: DRM.
Edit: Here, I changed all internal components of my computer + got a new OS for about $200.
A new current generation console will cost at least $800.
PCs are technologically superior, but they can be a bit more troublesome than consoles; fiddling with graphics, more framerate problems, problems installing (I find having to install third party software like Gamespy just irritating), whereas with a console it's just pop the disk in and play. No installations, no framerate issues (mostly) and everything is just simplified. Generally, if the game has a good modding community (see Elder Scrolls and Fallout games) I will generally get it for my pc because they mods can really liven up the vanilla game. However, I prefer consoles for my multiplayer fix because a) I have more friends on XBL and b) I'm better with a controller than a mouse and keyboard.
You do know you can set up a PC to run on a TV and play on your sofa even with a keyboard and mouse. If you are too lazy or not bothered to use the arm of the chair or make something better just get a TV tray or something.Alade said:
I agree, whatever happened to the peaceful times when PC gamers, and Console gamers, set aside their differences, and learned to love, and cherish one another. PC gamers would talk about their great experiences to their console friends in playing Lan matches of Quake 3 where violence, and many a laugh were to be had, whilst the console gamers would discuss to their PC gaming friends about the joy's of playing Mario 64, and being whisked away to a magical land.Mad Stalin said:Indirectly you didsravankb said:
I personally think whatever platform you prefer, you are a gamer, therefore you are a winner. Unless you use drugs then you are not a winner (winners don't use drugs) Cookie for reference!
