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1207768 2011-06-08 09:23:00 In the case of Oblivion and Source games - Console, modding potential.

It's the kind of fun you just can't have but oh so want (in some cases, anyway.)
8ftmetalhaed (14526)
1207769 2011-06-08 11:49:00 Both have their pros and cons.

Consoles usually have much less intrusive DRM, less hassle with patches, much more lounge-friendly style of gaming, but they suck at FPS's.

PCs can run the latest and greatest, depending on the type of game, a keyboard and mouse might be a better control interface, but you have to put in top dollar for a serious rig, and DRM can drive a man to drink.

All in all, I guess it comes down to your preferred style of gameplay.
ubergeek85 (131)
1207770 2011-06-08 12:54:00 x-box controller plugged in to a PC will get you the same gaming experience (in terms of controls) in a lot of cases, and there are plenty of games now which pick it up too, no need to piss about with remapping buttons etc... Deimos (5715)
1207771 2011-06-08 14:00:00 Just look up why Microsoft killed multi-platform multiplayer between 360 and PC, says it all. Agent_24 (57)
1207772 2011-06-08 20:47:00 Like what

Better graphics. Assuming it wasn't a nasty console port.
pctek (84)
1207773 2011-06-08 22:43:00 Console probably better for racing due to the controller and wheels, but you can put these on a pc, thats about it. FPS crap on console without mouse, little punks kick your arse. console crap for other types of games (except for the odd exception little big planet for example)
PC does these better but pricier to do it

EDIT: Console games are more expensive also especially new releases ie $130 for PS3 or $99 for PC
Gobe1 (6290)
1207774 2011-06-08 23:06:00 Better graphics. Assuming it wasn't a nasty console port.

Depends what you've plugged it into I suppose (a TV or you use HDMI), on how good the graphics are.

I use it on this monitor (which has HDMI). Its a lot better / clearer / detailed than the TV (it looks too small and too dark / washed out , compared to the monitor)
Speedy Gonzales (78)
1207775 2011-06-08 23:33:00 It's just a matter of preference and gaming style. I prefer to play fighting, driving, paltform style games on a console but for FPS, RTS, RPG games I much prefer a pc.

My XBOX was stolen last year and I have hardly missed it.

You could get a wireless controller for a pc and set it up in the lounge to get pretty much the same experience as a console, but for a lot more money.

PC:
Upgradeable
Flexible
More / faster storage options
wider range of uses.
New games are constantly needing better hardware so it can be expensive to maintain.

XBOX / PS3
No OS problems
No Hardware compatibility issues
No need to understand how to install anything etc
Much bigger range of games - like it or not the console market is huge compared to the pc one so of course developers favour it.
cheaper
Limited to the original hardware for the life of the product
not very good for tasks other than gaming
dugimodo (138)
1207776 2011-06-09 00:13:00 Console market is only huge until someone brings out a modchip.

And why would I want to pay $130 for a game on a PS3 so I could play it on a contoller and suck at it?

I think I'd rather pay less for the game and play it with a mouse.


Downside to consoles (everything before 360 and PS3) if there was a bug you can't fix it, and now, the fact there are so many updates for games shows just how buggy things can be, so the idea that there is a lack of issues with console games is just delusional.


Goes back to trying to make a custom cartridge for his SMS II
Agent_24 (57)
1207777 2011-06-09 03:15:00 I haven't fired up my xbox in months.

I prefer my PC because it does a trillion other things as well.

And FPS are horrible with a gamepad.
Metla (12)
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