PC Gaming vs. Console Gaming

[GeorgeStephen]

For me it has to be the PC for 2 reasons:

 

1) Strategy games.

2) No "resource conflicts" with the other family members - I just read a post on the "oblivion" section the said something along the lines of :"a High Def TV coupled with a xbox360 is going to be awsome". Which is undoubtedly true, and made me think "should I go for that solution?". Then I thought about the arguments that would ensue about who could do what, when...

[Sivartus]

PC Gaming: Pros and Cons

 

Pros

First off, there are tons of games for the PC, and it even introduces a new genre that is hard to implement onto the console, RTS.

 

Next, you get the quality online play. Yea, the consoles have online play, but unless you buy a keyboard, there are many things you can do on a PC that you can't on a console. Also, online PC games are constantly updating, and you can even get updates for games that aren't used for online play. And that brings me to Mods.

 

The last PC pro I can think of, is mods. Some of the mods that you can get for games are amazing, and really increase how good the game is.

 

Cons

First off, it costs a whole lot more than consoles. A good pc costs a lot of money, and the day you buy it, it is out of date. You have to upgrade it to keep it running games, and it adds up to alot of money.

 

Next, you only get the small monitors. Unless you get SLI or Crossfire(which cost alot of money), and hook up two or more monitors, or one huge monitor, you are stuck playing on a screen smaller than a tv.

 

Lastly, Viruses, spyware, hackers, and other such things. As long as you get some decent virus protection, a good firewall, and decent spyware protection, and don't spend your days looking at porn and downloading spam links, you should be alright. Oh, and lastly, 56kers. Consoles don't allow them to lag your online games, but PCs do. Beware of 56kers.

 

Console Gaming: Pros and Cons

 

Pros

First off, the consoles are cheaper than a pc. For a console, you put out around $300. For PCs, expect well over $1000, and thats on low to medium settings only.

 

Next, TVs. Who doesn't like playing on that huge plasma screen?

 

Lastly, it is somewhat portable. You can take it anywhere with a tv, but a computer is a hassle to move. Also, no viruses, no spyware, impervious to 56kers.

 

Cons

First off, no fan made mods. Yea, sometimes the developers of the game will release a small mod, but the fan made mods are incredible, and consoles really miss out on them.

 

Next, the online play is good, but imo, the PC still reigns supreme on online play.

 

Finally, the last I can think of, the consoles don't really have any good RTS games.

 

Well, I am at a loss for cons. I can't think of many.

 

Anyways, I still think PC gaming is much better than Console gaming.

[elderdude111]

pc

pros:

-mods can expand gameplay

-graphics this might be a con for old pc users

-easy cheating uses word instread of x,y,l trigger,right trigger

-mmorpgs can be bad as some dont like them but good if your bored

 

cons:

-pricey to get a new pc

-can be uncomfortable to sit in the chair

-as Dark0ne said it takes a long time to load

-controls can be hard to master if new to pc gaming

 

console

pros:

-can lie on sofa or bed while playing

-plasma widescreens make games good *cough*lightsaber*cough*

-easy controls basically all you need for the game no extra keys to confuse you

-cheaper than pc

 

cons:

-no mods at all

-online gaming is no where near as advanced

-cheats are hard because they aint displayed as you write them

-set graphics cannot improve

-less variety of games

[ixnos]

I would just like to point out a few things with the list in the last post

 

1) for me...I can lie down or sit on my bed when playing PC, so I have best of both

 

2) PCs can be hooked up to 62" plasma screens, HD Tv's or even projectors as big as 300"

 

3) it is all down to personal preference for controls...do you prefer Keyboard & Mouse or controller? and if you prefer PC gaming but like using a controller you can buy a compatible controller to sue for the PC if needed

 

4) depends on where you go for your PC...somewhere like Dell.com...they will charge you too much for something that was top range 5 years ago

 

if I really wanted I could grab a ready made PC with mid-range to top of the range components for £650 ($1300)

 

compare that to your Xbox 360 and other consoles alone...yes the console is cheaper but what if you want the full entertainment package and grab a 50" HD Tv while you are there that's worth alot

 

personally I prefer the PC and to upgrade the PC since I use it for more than just gaming but I do also like to play consoles every now and then...I still play pro evo 5 and ghost recon 1 on the xbox when bored of playing Morrowind on the PC