What's the big deal about PC games?
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The mouse is incredible versatile in gaming.
Also, my PC is also a:
Communication tool
Education tool
Music player
Movie player
data storage device
News and information tool
Helps me gain access to paid work and also complete assignments
writing tool
I understand some of the above things can be done by a console, but not to the level of sophistication that a PC can.
I also find that onlines gamers are slightly more likely to be annoying 13yos on consoles then on PC.
also, we get free dlc through steam that xboxers have to pay for
Also, my PC is also a:
Communication tool
Education tool
Music player
Movie player
data storage device
News and information tool
Helps me gain access to paid work and also complete assignments
writing tool
I understand some of the above things can be done by a console, but not to the level of sophistication that a PC can.
I also find that onlines gamers are slightly more likely to be annoying 13yos on consoles then on PC.
also, we get free dlc through steam that xboxers have to pay for
i use pc because, i love my laptop (bring it all over campus), so it is more convenient for me when im playing by myself. I also like TBS games, but the main reason is because a 360 cant run word 2007
With this said though, my brother has a 360, and when it comes to playing with others a couch and controller is much more relaxing.
reading the posts its kind of funny since everyone picks on the 360/wii/ps3 fanboys yet the pc elite are probably the worst when it comes to assault. Its like atheists who vehemently assault religious for being violent
With this said though, my brother has a 360, and when it comes to playing with others a couch and controller is much more relaxing.
reading the posts its kind of funny since everyone picks on the 360/wii/ps3 fanboys yet the pc elite are probably the worst when it comes to assault. Its like atheists who vehemently assault religious for being violent
wellGiuglea said:
as for me, I grew up with PC games all my fucking life
so yeah, I'm way too biased to give an actual constructive reason
Since I'm primarily an RPG fan, you just can't play a proper, complex, detailed RPG on a console, the controls just aren't suitable and in fact the more complex RPGs aren't usually even available on consoles. And no, Final Fantasy games don't really count as RPGs.
In addition, PC usually gives you much better graphics, much more precise and comfortable controls (unless you really hate mouse/keyboard), and I prefer sitting at a desk to game, not on a couch. Besides, if I bought a console I'd also have to spend a fortune on a good TV to play it on since I don't watch TV and therefore do not own one. So a console would actually end up costing me more than a gaming PC, but for an inferior gaming experience. Finally, controllers feel really awkward to me and they make my hands hurt.
tl;dr
If you like primarily mindless action games, go for console. If you prefer any other kind of game, go PC.
In addition, PC usually gives you much better graphics, much more precise and comfortable controls (unless you really hate mouse/keyboard), and I prefer sitting at a desk to game, not on a couch. Besides, if I bought a console I'd also have to spend a fortune on a good TV to play it on since I don't watch TV and therefore do not own one. So a console would actually end up costing me more than a gaming PC, but for an inferior gaming experience. Finally, controllers feel really awkward to me and they make my hands hurt.
tl;dr
If you like primarily mindless action games, go for console. If you prefer any other kind of game, go PC.
if by mindless you mean has less than 3 excel spreadsheets attached, and proficiency requiring the time and effort you could otherwise put in a career or somethinglithium.jelly said:
seriously guys, thank god i never read these forums when i moved over to pc gaming, you dont insult the intelligence of people who ask you a question
Because the PC has strategy games.
I like games where I need to expand my empire, building up economies, developing social laws and policies for my people, managing army cost and income, tactical fighting, diplomacy, etc.
I like games where i absolutely need to think before I do things. I can really only find that on the PC. I also very much enjoy mods and having full control over my machine and gaming experience. For example, did you think the item limit in mass effect was too low? Well on the PC you can simply edit the config file that comes with the game to increase it.
I get to play my games how I want to. You like controllers? Just plug one in and use it instead.
There are only two real downsides to PC gaming. The first is cost (in that it's more than a console, at least initially). The second being a real lack of local multiplayer games. You aren't going to be gaming on the same screen with more than one person, just accept that fact.
However, what it DOES lend itself better to is very isolated, personal gaming experiences. For example, is a horror game scary in your well lit living room while your roomates watch you and the other cooks dinner? Or is it more frightening alone in your room, with the lights off, headphones on and being able to give yourself entirely to the game?
I like games where I need to expand my empire, building up economies, developing social laws and policies for my people, managing army cost and income, tactical fighting, diplomacy, etc.
I like games where i absolutely need to think before I do things. I can really only find that on the PC. I also very much enjoy mods and having full control over my machine and gaming experience. For example, did you think the item limit in mass effect was too low? Well on the PC you can simply edit the config file that comes with the game to increase it.
I get to play my games how I want to. You like controllers? Just plug one in and use it instead.
There are only two real downsides to PC gaming. The first is cost (in that it's more than a console, at least initially). The second being a real lack of local multiplayer games. You aren't going to be gaming on the same screen with more than one person, just accept that fact.
However, what it DOES lend itself better to is very isolated, personal gaming experiences. For example, is a horror game scary in your well lit living room while your roomates watch you and the other cooks dinner? Or is it more frightening alone in your room, with the lights off, headphones on and being able to give yourself entirely to the game?
Barring a few exclusive games, what does a console have to offer me that I can't get on a pc?
It's more work to get everythign going on a pc but you get more fo a reward too.
It's more work to get everythign going on a pc but you get more fo a reward too.
I need a good computer for my digital artwork which also makes for a damned fined gaming rig, so for me a console would just be an extra expense on top of that... plus controllers hurt my hands after about an hour... and I enjoy the flexability and greater freedoms afforded by PC gaming.kikon9 said:
yes I did got what you meantGiuglea said:
just wanted to show off that I played Starcraft 64 XD
A few reasons I prefer PC over console:
1) I would absolutely have a PC anyway even if I did not play games on it. Word processing, internet, movies, etc. Not true with a console or even a TV.
2) Each game is about $10 cheaper, and since I have a decent laptop the games also look better than on the additional console I'd have to buy to play console games.
3) KoL, Nethack, Age of Empires, Quest for Glory, Baldur's Gate (the real one), every entrant in the Neverwinter Nights series...the list goes on. None of these are, to my knowledge, remotely playable (or at least playable well) on any known console and every one is a classic in its own right.
4) YMMV, but I'd rather not give any money to Microsoft, Nintendo or Sony if I can avoid it. I'm happy to pay for games, but I don't want to pay them just to be able to play games in general.
1) I would absolutely have a PC anyway even if I did not play games on it. Word processing, internet, movies, etc. Not true with a console or even a TV.
2) Each game is about $10 cheaper, and since I have a decent laptop the games also look better than on the additional console I'd have to buy to play console games.
3) KoL, Nethack, Age of Empires, Quest for Glory, Baldur's Gate (the real one), every entrant in the Neverwinter Nights series...the list goes on. None of these are, to my knowledge, remotely playable (or at least playable well) on any known console and every one is a classic in its own right.
4) YMMV, but I'd rather not give any money to Microsoft, Nintendo or Sony if I can avoid it. I'm happy to pay for games, but I don't want to pay them just to be able to play games in general.
This.TU4AR said:
It should be noted however since some people get confused, modding doesn't just refer to things like additional content or level created by the community, while that kind of thing is great, the best 'mods' in my opinions are little things like console commands or config editing that let you tweak the game in what ways you please to make it better, or even the supreme reason, in order to work around bugs within the game (you never have to worry about getting stuck!)
For example, when I play Mass Effect 2 I can recruit my party members in any order I please. Legion and Tali on Horizon, talking down to the Virmire survivor for abandoning you? Priceless.
What it really comes down to is...
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Personal preference.
Yeah, I know. Shocking. There are a lot of good games on consoles and on PC. There are benefits and drawbacks to both, despite what fanboys of either say. The PC can be a great system for games, just as a PS3, 360 or Wii can. Heck, if you're really just into it for the games themselves there's really no reason to even limit yourself to one of the current gen systems. A good chunk of my gaming in the last few months has been spent on SNES games. *shrug*
Wait for it...
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Personal preference.
Yeah, I know. Shocking. There are a lot of good games on consoles and on PC. There are benefits and drawbacks to both, despite what fanboys of either say. The PC can be a great system for games, just as a PS3, 360 or Wii can. Heck, if you're really just into it for the games themselves there's really no reason to even limit yourself to one of the current gen systems. A good chunk of my gaming in the last few months has been spent on SNES games. *shrug*
Hey, I don't mean to insult anyone's intelligence. Plenty of people game on both console and PC. It's just that consoles really don't lend themselves to complexity.wammnebu said:
And yeah, gaming is my primary form of entertainment and I like to be pushed to think when I game. I don't see the point in point & shoot action games. All they're challenging is your reflexes, not your mind. As for the spreadsheets, well, I play and enjoy Eve Online, if that gives you any idea. And I used to play Rolemaster for pen & paper gaming. That didn't have character sheets, it was more like character booklets.
I'm a photographer and so I have a pretty beastly PC. I also like building things so my beastly PC doesn't cost too much. I have a small house and an old CRT TV. Why would I spend money on a console for playing games when my PC plays games, and does a better job of it? That is pretty wasteful.
I don't like controllers for anything other than football games, and I don't like football games other than VR Soccer '96 (...and maybe Sensible Soccer if I'm feeling generous). I have a dual shock controller that never sees use, a joystick that sees pretty regular use, and a wheel that is quickly becoming my favorite accessory. Consoles have never interested me because the versatility of the PC is more attractive. I could make games on it if I had the inclination and the talent. I can also edit video, work on my images, send email, surf the net etc. etc. etc. I know you can go online with consoles but the interface is pretty horrible.
The closest I ever came to owning a console is a Commodore 64 (...and my brother had a Sega Mega Drive that I played the Buck Rogers RPG on, it wasn't too bad). I need a PC for work, I don't need a console for anything. I did think about buying one to play RDR, but I tried a machine in a shop and realised I'd be fighting the controls the whole time.
I don't like controllers for anything other than football games, and I don't like football games other than VR Soccer '96 (...and maybe Sensible Soccer if I'm feeling generous). I have a dual shock controller that never sees use, a joystick that sees pretty regular use, and a wheel that is quickly becoming my favorite accessory. Consoles have never interested me because the versatility of the PC is more attractive. I could make games on it if I had the inclination and the talent. I can also edit video, work on my images, send email, surf the net etc. etc. etc. I know you can go online with consoles but the interface is pretty horrible.
The closest I ever came to owning a console is a Commodore 64 (...and my brother had a Sega Mega Drive that I played the Buck Rogers RPG on, it wasn't too bad). I need a PC for work, I don't need a console for anything. I did think about buying one to play RDR, but I tried a machine in a shop and realised I'd be fighting the controls the whole time.
