- last post: 01.01.0001 12:00 AM PDT
Posted by: EliteSpartan86
Lol. Oh I know that FPS games and many others are probably better suited for the PCs than for consoles. What I was trying to say (but it just came out wrong lol) was that, to the extent of my knowledge, RTS games and flight simulators are pretty much the only kinds of games left that are doing pretty well on PCs. And like you said, the console is the quicker and simpler way to play quality games. They're cheaper, and their core purpose is to play video games, whereas PCs are primarily tools. However, PCs are just so much better-suited for RTS and flight simulators that they just don't do nearly as well on consoles, so a lot of people still play those kinds of games on PCs. From what I understand, the number of people playing the kinds of games that dominate the console market on the PC are just dwindling.
The only advantage I see in the console is that it is extremely user-friendly for the technologically "disadvantaged." I would have said that the console does not suffer from the same buggy problems as the computer, but that is disproven by the rrod of the xbox360 and the yellow button of death by the ps3(I think it's the yellow button, but I might be mistaken). The only difference hardware wise is that there are often compatibility issues with drivers and videocards, where as on the consoles, all games work guaranteed.
Taking price into account, the computer in the shortrun is more expensive than the consoles, because when you are buying an xbox360, you are buying a $700 piece of equipment for $400 depending on the model. If you are a VERY good bargain hunter, you can find a computer for about $500, that can match the Xbox360.
Where the PC gets its edge over the consoles is in game sales. Where the base price for PS3 and Xbox360 games is $60 bucks, the PC's are based at $50, and on the first week, you can get it for $40. Depending on where and when you look, you can save as much as $20 bucks on PC games on the first week. The console has this to some extent, but not as frequently.
Also, when getting a computer, the prices for parts decline rapidly. The longer you are willing to wait, the better hardware you can get for cheaper the cost. If you are a serious gamer, than the PC is the better bet. With extras such as usb controllers, wheels, and headsets, in addition to the standard mouse and keyboard, the computer is the ultimate gaming machine if you are willing to research everything to find the best bargains. Whenever I get anything for my computer, I always get it for at least 40% off, or I'm not interested.
In a way, the perception of the PC "not being practical for gaming" creates a filter, to remove a lot of the arrogant people not willing to research, learn, then bargain hunt, forcing them to the consoles, and leaves the more intellectual ones at peace. (While this is not always flawless, you have to admit that it helps clean up the community)