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Whats better consoles or the PC.
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Grix Thraves wrote:
> Good post Pig... but I suppose all that matters is the genre of game after all. PC's are for strategists and role players, and consoles for... err.. anything else. <
This is true now, but it could easily change once consoles go online with more ease.
> First person shooters is one that can be discussed... which is better, FPS's on consoles or PCs? <
It depends. Do I want to play alongside friends, or have hard-fought combat situations with people over the net? It's just a matter of what I'm in the mood for. Playing alongside friends is more of a social thing, whereas competing against strangers turns into (for the most part) utter competition. At least in my experience with them anyway.
Playing Perfect Dark with my buds is much different than playing Half-Life over the net.
> Good post Pig... but I suppose all that matters is the genre of game after all. PC's are for strategists and role players, and consoles for... err.. anything else. <
This is true now, but it could easily change once consoles go online with more ease.
> First person shooters is one that can be discussed... which is better, FPS's on consoles or PCs? <
It depends. Do I want to play alongside friends, or have hard-fought combat situations with people over the net? It's just a matter of what I'm in the mood for. Playing alongside friends is more of a social thing, whereas competing against strangers turns into (for the most part) utter competition. At least in my experience with them anyway.
Playing Perfect Dark with my buds is much different than playing Half-Life over the net.
Sorry pink pig its just that i wear byfocals and i get annoyed when i read lengthy thinks
Mini marc he can write explanations as long as he wants.
Just a bit lenghty isnt it why cant you just say i like them both for different reasons
Good post Pig... but I suppose all that matters is the genre of game after all. PC's are for strategists and role players, and consoles for... err.. anything else.
First person shooters is one that can be discussed... which is better, FPS's on consoles or PCs?
First person shooters is one that can be discussed... which is better, FPS's on consoles or PCs?
I don't think that you can really compare the two - it's like saying, what do you want, a gameboy or a mobile phone? The gameboy does nothing but games, but is easy to use, and set up. The mobile phone has different games (though, OK they can't really be compared), but can do loads more as well. Personally I hate mobiles, especially now that loads of kids have them (which is ridiculous, I think), but it is still a very stupid comparison to make.
The PC is designed to be used as a multitasking environment, with powerful word-processing facilities, and so on. It can do far more than play games - have you ever heard of a games console that you can work on?
As well as this, however, the games which come out on the PC and on consoles are very different games. On a console, people generally want a game which is relaxing to play, can be turned straight on (no long instruction books), and is pretty simple to get started with. Local multiplayer modes are also vital for the success of any games.
On the PC, on the other hand, most people are prepared to spend more time thinking about the game, and the PC can power more strategic titles than consoles.
PCs are more expensive than consoles because they can do far more than just play games, and I think it is the price which has led to the majoy distinction between PC and console games. Children will usually go for a console because they can play it with their friends, and makes an affordable present to them (or money can be saved up). It is also popular with those on a budget. Since children, and younger adults, who normally have a tight budget, usually don't want to think about games, and just play them, these are games that are released for consoles.
Usually PC owners are older people who will want to spend longer thinking about a game. OK, this isn't always true. Many families will have both a console and PC, but usually the PC will only get updated occasionally, and will only be used for work (and homework). In this sort of household, the console is usually used for gaming.
So this is where I think the distinction between consoles and PCs comes from - the price, and also the extra capabilities of the PC, rather than the price being affected by the games released on the platforms.
This is only an idea, of course, and I don't know anything about how true this is in reality. However this seems more logical than any other explanation. As for which is best, I think this is a silly question to ask. Pesonally I prefer the PC as I am a fan of strategy games, but this is only my personal opinion!
The PC is designed to be used as a multitasking environment, with powerful word-processing facilities, and so on. It can do far more than play games - have you ever heard of a games console that you can work on?
As well as this, however, the games which come out on the PC and on consoles are very different games. On a console, people generally want a game which is relaxing to play, can be turned straight on (no long instruction books), and is pretty simple to get started with. Local multiplayer modes are also vital for the success of any games.
On the PC, on the other hand, most people are prepared to spend more time thinking about the game, and the PC can power more strategic titles than consoles.
PCs are more expensive than consoles because they can do far more than just play games, and I think it is the price which has led to the majoy distinction between PC and console games. Children will usually go for a console because they can play it with their friends, and makes an affordable present to them (or money can be saved up). It is also popular with those on a budget. Since children, and younger adults, who normally have a tight budget, usually don't want to think about games, and just play them, these are games that are released for consoles.
Usually PC owners are older people who will want to spend longer thinking about a game. OK, this isn't always true. Many families will have both a console and PC, but usually the PC will only get updated occasionally, and will only be used for work (and homework). In this sort of household, the console is usually used for gaming.
So this is where I think the distinction between consoles and PCs comes from - the price, and also the extra capabilities of the PC, rather than the price being affected by the games released on the platforms.
This is only an idea, of course, and I don't know anything about how true this is in reality. However this seems more logical than any other explanation. As for which is best, I think this is a silly question to ask. Pesonally I prefer the PC as I am a fan of strategy games, but this is only my personal opinion!
meka_dragon wrote:
'...play away on your nice big TV set...'
Ooh...who's run into some money then! Er, can you lend me a tenner Meka?!
'...play away on your nice big TV set...'
Ooh...who's run into some money then! Er, can you lend me a tenner Meka?!
Which is better, your toaster, or your grill?
They both can toast bread, but your grill can do other things to.
Maybe you like the simplicity of your toaster, the ability to just plug it into the slot.
Or maybe you prefer the funtionality of your grill, afterall it's hard to do cheese on toast in a toaster.
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Consoles and PCs cannot be compared in such simple terms. If you're asking if all consoles or all PC's had t disappear from the world, which would it be? The console would have to go. PC's perform so many important functions that a console is simply not designed to do.
If you're asking what do we prefer, console gaming or PC gaming, then that's different.
I enjoy the simplicity of the console, sit yourself down in your favourite easy chair, slump back and play away on your nice big TV set.
I sit at a desk in front of a monitor all day, so I see consoles as being more relaxing.
However, there are a number of games on the PC that do appeal to me. Using a keyboard and mouse sometimes is much easier than trying to use a joypad, again, depending on the game.
I don't have to choose between a console or PC. I have both, and enjoy them. I prefer the console because it's so easy and relaxing. There's no system configuration to bother with, or patches to download, I just plug and play.
They both can toast bread, but your grill can do other things to.
Maybe you like the simplicity of your toaster, the ability to just plug it into the slot.
Or maybe you prefer the funtionality of your grill, afterall it's hard to do cheese on toast in a toaster.
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Consoles and PCs cannot be compared in such simple terms. If you're asking if all consoles or all PC's had t disappear from the world, which would it be? The console would have to go. PC's perform so many important functions that a console is simply not designed to do.
If you're asking what do we prefer, console gaming or PC gaming, then that's different.
I enjoy the simplicity of the console, sit yourself down in your favourite easy chair, slump back and play away on your nice big TV set.
I sit at a desk in front of a monitor all day, so I see consoles as being more relaxing.
However, there are a number of games on the PC that do appeal to me. Using a keyboard and mouse sometimes is much easier than trying to use a joypad, again, depending on the game.
I don't have to choose between a console or PC. I have both, and enjoy them. I prefer the console because it's so easy and relaxing. There's no system configuration to bother with, or patches to download, I just plug and play.
Not to mention the fact that consoles are MUCH cheaper!!
£300 for the most powerful games console on the world, or 4 times that for a spanking PC!?
Being a poor (!) student I know which I'd go for!
;¬)
£300 for the most powerful games console on the world, or 4 times that for a spanking PC!?
Being a poor (!) student I know which I'd go for!
;¬)
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