Video vs Computer Gaming

[evoWALO]

I know this may be biased towards video gaming but what do you preffer? I'm leaning towards video consoles cause of price. How about you?

Pls no trolling, pls.

[Ultra_Kool_Dude]

I'm hardly a gamer - but I find a mouse is better for most games (ie. RTS, FPS).

[ESPNSTI]

I think that mostly depends on what type of games you like.
For example, I like simulation (racing) games, and IMHO a PC is better suited for that.
If you're more in to arcade style or sports games, you might be more inclined to like console.

[jeffy777]

One of the bonuses for PC Games is that it's easier to patch, mod, download add-ons, etc.

[Redliner]

Originally Posted by jeffy777

One of the bonuses for PC Games is that it's easier to patch, mod, download add-ons, etc.

Agreed....on the other hand consoles don´t have problems with incompatibility, lack of memory, etc...
Put game in, turn on and play.

PS: Damn, only I voted for consoles....

[GTV V6]

PC for me too, Can't even imagine the crappyness of trying to play a FPS with a game pad instead of a mouse.

[swek]

Originally Posted by ESPNSTI

I think that mostly depends on what type of games you like. For example, I like simulation (racing) games, and IMHO a PC is better suited for that. If you're more in to arcade style or sports games, you might be more inclined to like console.

I feel the same. Both got their very own genres which aren't available on either system. I for myself enjoy typycal pc genres like fps shooters as much as I enjoy a good rpg like Skies of Arcadia. So if you consider yourself a real gamer you'd probably need both.

Where's the "they supplement eachother" option ?

[tloekke]

If I had to choose, pc. I play much more on my pc than on my consoles, and the pc is for so much more than just gaming.

[Viper007Bond]

PC no doubt. I've had to invest a small fortune into this thing, but it's worth it.

[jayjaya29]

The keyboard and mouse is the best controller you wil ever have.

I still my Xbox though.

[jeffy777]

Originally Posted by jayjaya29

The keyboard and mouse is the best controller you wil ever have.

Yes, for most stuff it is, but I prefer to have a gamepad or wheel when racing My personal favorite is an Xbox controller using a USB adaptor.

[fbc]

voted video - much prefer to play sitting on the comfy lounge with big-screen tv (even though the resolution sucks) with some mates

and besides, GT4 ain't on PC

[jeffy777]

Originally Posted by fbc

and besides, GT4 ain't on PC

sad but true

[///M]

No comparison.

You miss out on so many quality games if you don't have a PS2/Xbox/GameCube.

MGS series, Final Fantasy, GTA, GT, Zelda, Halo, Madden, NBA LIVE/ESPN, God of War, DOA, Tekken, I can go on for days. The quality of games on consoles are far, far better than PC games. It's very, very rare that you get a PC game that outdoes a console in terms of storyline, cinematics, voice acting, etc. FPS are fun, but they sure aren't epic.

Not to mention, the Keyboard/Mouse is the worst combination for a gaming device. That combo ONLY works on FPS and RTS.

[Overheat]

PC for FPS and RTS

If only the PC had GT4

I use my PS2 for multiplayer gaming

[ESPNSTI]

Originally Posted by ///M

No comparison.

You miss out on so many quality games if you don't have a PS2/Xbox/GameCube.

MGS series, Final Fantasy, GTA, GT, Zelda, Halo, Madden, NBA LIVE/ESPN, God of War, DOA, Tekken, I can go on for days. The quality of games on consoles are far, far better than PC games. It's very, very rare that you get a PC game that outdoes a console in terms of storyline, cinematics, voice acting, etc. FPS are fun, but they sure aren't epic.

Not to mention, the Keyboard/Mouse is the worst combination for a gaming device. That combo ONLY works on FPS and RTS.

GTA and Halo are available on PC (and look much better because of higher resolution IMHO).
I think GTA is a step above the rest, but IMHO, halo is just another FPS.
FYI, Half-Life 2 is much better and is epic and so was Dark Forces (and some of the Jedi Knight series) and Wolfenstein 3D, and you better believe that Call of Duty is epic.

But I think part of this is again what type of games you like.
For example NBA Live / Madden / Tekken do little or nothing for me, but if I did like them, I would need a console.
But, I like simulation (racing) and FPS games, so for that I need a PC.

IMHO, depending on what type of games you like, you need a console, a pc or both.
I have both (but only because GT isn't on the PC).

[Vette Boss]

Only a PC does the job for me, playing on the PS2 is like a childs' toy to me, it's too easy. I only have a PS2 for GT3/4 and a couple other racing games.

[Viper007Bond]

Originally Posted by ESPNSTI

GTA and Halo are available on PC (and look much better because of higher resolution IMHO).

Halo is a joke though on the PC. The devs did a horrible job on optimization.

As for ///M's argument, that's kinda like saying you should buy a Civic because there are tons of parts out there for them.

Okay, not really, but still.

[jayjaya29]

As for racing games, I am split between the PC and Console. The PC has better graphics, but its kind of annoying using the directional keys or WASD to drive the car. The console has better controller for racing, but worse graphics.

[ESPNSTI]

Originally Posted by jayjaya29

As for racing games, I am split between the PC and Console. The PC has better graphics, but its kind of annoying using the directional keys or WASD to drive the car. The console has better controller for racing, but worse graphics.

Console better controller for racing?
Unless you're either not that serious about racing games or don't have the money, you get a steering wheel.
Wheels are available both for console and PC, however since most people probably don't have their TV sitting on a desk, they have to find some way to mount it in order to use it with a console.