Poll: Portal 2 on PC or Xbox?

[Hashime]

Decide for yourself, OP. [http://www.systemrequirementslab.com/cyri/]

But, if at all possible, PC.

My only issue with that service is the blatant advertising. It is pretty cool though.

It once told me I didn't meet recommended spec with my OC'd Q9550 on dirt 2 even though the base clock is still higher than some in the i7 range.
Just take the recommendations with a grain of salt.

 

[Atmos Duality]

PC has better controls for looking around.
Not really a deal-breaker though.

*shrugs*

 

[2theAJ]

Honestly I'm a pc gamer and I will go on and advice you to get it on xbox

Your PC is not suited for gaming (GPU is weak - could pull about 30 fps on high in L4D) so it might not look great. But again it's source game so it might look good, but if I were you I would not take the chance.

Also don't buy PS3, as far as I heard it integrates with your PSN account.

Edit: jeez people KB/mouse discussion on Portal 2? This is puzzle game not freaking counter strike

 

[Steve the Pocket]

PC. You can always upgrade your PC and continue being able to play the game. Once you replace your 360 with the next-gen Xbox system, you probably won't be able to play your old games.

Plus, Valve hates the Xbox 360 platform now. They only develop for it at all because it's a big market and is piss-easy to port to. You'll be lucky if they even bother to patch out game-breaking bugs if there happen to be any.

 

[Zhukov]

Well, uh... I'm getting for the PC. I prefer a mouse and keyboard when it comes to first person games.

But I promise not to hate you if you get it for Xbox.

 

[bam13302]

Portal 2 on PC or Xbox?
PC specs:
Dell Studio XPS 8000
Processor: Intel Core i7 CPU 860 @ 2.80 GHz 2.79 GHz
RAM: 4 GB
64-bit OS
NVIDIA GeForce GT 220

If those are your PC specs then you shouldnt worry about it not looking great, it will at least play.

I would go for the Steam version, as it will be cheaper, with the downside of the download time.

upside is preload, my guess is the preload will start on the 15

 

[kane.malakos]

For the free PC version you need to link your PSN and Steam accounts. I'm sure there are ways to get around that sort of thing, but it's not as simple as just giving it to someone else.

 

[Xannieros]

Your saying it'll look better on an Xbox 360 than PC? Usually it its the other way around. I don't believe you. PC because controlling on a mouse is much easier than on a Xbox 360 controller.

 

[Caliostro]

You have a fully functional computer, and you wanna buy a first person shooter that requires precision and finesse.

... What's the question? There is only one reasonable option.

 

[MysticToast]

ps3 and you will get the PC version for free.

I remember hearing about that. Is that still on?
If that's the case I'll get the ps3 version but I'll probably just play it on the pc anyway and lend out the ps3 copy.

Honestly, that's the only way I'll get the ps3 version. After hearing them complain for years about how hard it is to make games for the ps3, I'm still not convinced the ps3 version won't be a complete mess.

Gabe Newell actually did turn around and end up praising PS3 and saying Xbox Live is a trainwreck....

 

[nub the samurai]

With those PC specs the game will play, not necessarily on high graphic settings but it will definitely play. So I would get the PC version.

Edit: You also could get the PS3 version, make a PSN account, link your steam account to that PSN account, get the free copy of the PC version, and then give the PS3 version to a friend.

 

[Macrobstar]

PS3 cross platform co op and a free steam copy

 

[C2Ultima]

I bet the PC version will be better, but I don't have a gaming PC, so Xbox for me.

 

[Macrobstar]

Your saying it'll look better on an Xbox 360 than PC? Usually it its the other way around. I don't believe you. PC because controlling on a mouse is much easier than on a Xbox 360 controller.

Its what your used to, I find it impossible to aim witha mouse but I could see how someone could be good with it, a keyboard on the otherhand is just terribly awkward, controller fits comfortably in your hand

 

[Woodsey]

Decide for yourself, OP. [http://www.systemrequirementslab.com/cyri/]

But, if at all possible, PC.

My only issue with that service is the blatant advertising. It is pretty cool though.

It once told me I didn't meet recommended spec with my OC'd Q9550 on dirt 2 even though the base clock is still higher than some in the i7 range.
Just take the recommendations with a grain of salt.

Its only really worth using if people don't understand system specs - some people seem to be under the impression that it actually tells you how well a game will run.

I say its about time developers start releasing benchmark tools for their games; that way they're actually being helpful, and they can more easily get away with not releasing a demo.

 

[KingsGambit_v1legacy]

It's a first person game...that means mouse + keyboard.
Did the OP seriously suggest a 360 game looks better "out of the box" than its PC counterpart? My graphics card alone costs more than a PS3.

Only advantage to getting it on 360 is XBL...well it's also a little quicker to play first time too as it doesn't require an install. But Steam makes multiplayer gaming as easy as XBL.

 

[Nokterne]

Get it on Xbox just to piss off everyone here.

 

[j0frenzy]

My general life advice is that if you are unsure of playing a game on a PC, you are better off picking any other option. But that is coming from a guy who managed to delete part of his system files by modding a game. I still don't know how, I just took it as a sign from some cosmic deity to stop fucking around with PC gaming.

 

[Coldster]

I will get it on Xbox 360 but everyone knows that most games are better on PC...if your PC is good enough. *cries*

 

[Kroxile]

I don't see how having a controller is a pro for the Xbox