- last post: 01.01.0001 12:00 AM PDT
Consoles and computers aren't all that different. PC has a cd drive, so does Xbox. PC has a mobo, so does Xbox. A console is really just a computer designed to play only games, with secondary functions such as movies and music. Console has it's good points such as no installation of software or messing with settings. Which can be a life saver for those who don't know how to or are too lazy to install a game. The bad thing is that you can't configure an xbox game the way you want it, and face it some games run crappy even on the xbox.
One thing that consoles do better than computers is play movies, unless you're computer has a very large screen or is hooked to a TV or has a projector (which @ $2000+ I find it unlikely) it kind of sucks watching a movie on a computer monitor.
One thing that computers have over consoles is the ability to upgrade. If there's a game you want to play but your computer can't run it because of let's say you're graphics card. Go out and buy a new one. Take 10 minutes to install it and away you go. But if you want cutting edge graphics and gameplay for a console, you have to wait until the next one comes along. Spend like $500 (estimate) for the console + games. Then find something to do with the previous generation console you have sitting around. I recommend trying to sucker some little moron into paying twice what it's worth to buy it from you. That's always fun.
PC Pro's: Adaptable, upgradable, flexible (web surfing, downloading, games, movies, music, office/school work) Tech support and the ability to self-diagnose/repair problems.
PC Cons: Small monitor size compared to a tv. May be too complicated for younger or computer illiterate users.
Console Pro's: Portable, Durable (Nintendo products especially) Simple.
Console Cons: Expensive, Limited functions (video games, movies music) More likely to be stolen. If it breaks you're screwed. Unless you send it back to the factory for repair. Or risk further damage and voiding of the warranty by opening it and fixing the problem yourself.