PC vs Console

[Trunks]

I wish all my friends would game on a PC, but a lot of them don't know how to work them that well to be honest. I would much rather game on the PC 100% of the time. But since none of my friends game on the PC I'm forced to play games on my xbox instead, so now my computer can hardly run high end games.

[Lilliai]

Cheers for the feedback guys.

[FreeMcAccounts]

A pc has the openness that a console doesn't. you can install mods to games on a pc, and modify the game in other ways. On the other hand, problemscan be caused by games on a pc, because there are thousands of pc types, and consoles tend to have one solid model. just my opinion.

[BobTD]

Hey guys,
I know you have probabley seen a million of these threads but here's mine. Just a bit of background first though i'm affraid.
This feedback on this post is going to be used in a Uni assignment I have about gaming types on PC vs Console.
I am looking for an opinion and also a little description of why you feel that way.
My own personal view is that for FPS games it is PC all the way. I dont like the feel of the controls that you get from a Console and the whole thing is alien and scary to me
But for sandbox games such as GTA and Red Dead, you cannot beat Console.

So after the waffle my Question.......

What is your opinion on PC vs Console?
Please feel free to be specific if you want i.e. FPS, Sport games.

Cheers

This is a preference question in some respects, but i personally feel there is no reason to make console games. At all. I can use an xbox controller on my PC, if I really want to. (And I understand about sandbox games, because I love playing prototype with a controller on my PC)

What we really have going on right now, is a marketing ploy. Consoles are an unnecessary thing people are tricked into buying so a company can make more money. The way I see it is this:

Micosoft made my xbox.
Microsoft made the OS on my computer.
My computer has better hardware specs then the xbox.
Why cant i pop a microsoft xbox game into my computer and play it without installing it?

That right there. why is one medium sit down and play while the other needs to be installed. With modern tech that is something we could change if we wanted to. Its only a matter of time until microsoft makes that move. Huge advantage. Suddenly all new Computers sold in stores work like an xbox!

Its now the majority seller of console games. Its wins the console war. Consoles are now obsolete.

We have a clear winner.

[zamran87]

I'm opposite:
Fps-ps3 (better controls)
Everything else-computer (better graphics)

[Mexer]

PC all the way.

[LemonRising]

They both have their advantages. PC has more room for customization so that you can game the way you want, the trouble can be upgrading and knowing about computers so that you can upgrade. That's the good thing about consoles, you know when you buy a game, when you put that disc in, its gonna work.

[1337n00b]

Pros and Cons:

PS3/Xbox 360
Pros:
-Cheap
-Easier to buy cheap disc games for
-Dedicated to gaming
-Ready out of the box
-Easier to hook up to TVs
-Halo and lots of other good exclusives
Cons:
-Outdated
-Less processing power
-Less graphical power
-Fewer games
PC
Pros:
-Can be a constant build; never out of date
-Mods
-Indie Games
-Steam
-A ton of exclusives
-Can be portable (if it's a laptop)
-Can use gamepad
-Mouse and Keyboard
-More free stuff
Cons:
-Expensive

Yup.

[ThCEL]

PC all the way.
But consoles are also pretty convenient

[BobTD]

Pros and Cons:

PS3/Xbox 360
Pros:
-Cheap
-Easier to buy cheap disc games for
-Dedicated to gaming
-Ready out of the box
-Easier to hook up to TVs
-Halo and lots of other good exclusives
Cons:
-Outdated
-Less processing power
-Less graphical power
-Fewer games
PC
Pros:
-Can be a constant build; never out of date
-Mods
-Indie Games
-Steam
-A ton of exclusives
-Can be portable (if it's a laptop)
-Can use gamepad
-Mouse and Keyboard
-More free stuff
Cons:
-Expensive

Yup.

-I would argue that you can find cheaper games even in disc form for the PC. As most PCs are backwards compatible they have an older achieve and logically cheaper buys if you know where to look.
-Might as well point out that an HDMI cable plugs into a computer with one connection point vs 3-5 for Xbox with audio video, unless you use an HDMI cable for your xbox making it a tie. With just a power cable and HDMI cable I can lan with either a pc or console.
-Oh and with newer consoles you almost always have web browsing, movie functionality, music players and netflix and whatnot so you cant say a console is dedicated to gaming either. Even the dreamcast could play movies.
-Technically the first Halo was ported to PC, so its not 100% exclusive. Both platforms have exclusives so it should not count as a point either way.

Looks like PC dominated that comparison. I guess its true, you get what you pay for. Lets face it, a console is just a marketing ploy to keep those new releases for $60 grinding out to as many buyers as they can target. Most console players probably pay substantially in the end, and still own a sub par piece of hardware.