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I would have to say that computers are only good for games if you want to play 2 types: FPS's and RTS's. Other than that, they don't have a great selection of genres. With a PC, you have to constantly upgrade to make your games as pretty as they can be. With a console, the graphics manage to outdo themselves each and every year with the same old hardware. Not to mention how much easier it is to sit on your couch and play a multiplayer game on the internet with a huge TV.

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The thing is, Tanadian. Computers are much better than consoles.

Without Marathon, there would be no Halo, and Marathon is better.


Yes, I'm sure M is better than H2. Of course, that's why all of these forums are aboot HALO. Right, thanks, I'm not confused anymore.


Posted by: Lt Devon
Computers are much better than consoles
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Nice argument by the way.

Sorry if I'm comming across as an /-\ss but I really love consoles.


No need to be ignorant -- simple fact of the matter is -- Consoles are simply dedicated computers, and they do their job better than a PC which is meant to multitask. In order to get graphics from a PC that are similar to an XBox for instance - you's have to spend almost as much on a video card as you would for the whole console.

And these forums are about ALL Bungie games -- not just Halo. Marathon, Oni, Pathways, Myth etc.. are all fine games.

PC used to be the platform for the hardcore gamer - but more and more the consoles are able to squeeze more out of less, and are much more cost effective, and better at the job than PC's. However - if you are willing to invest -- a PC will deliver a better experience than a console can. Just don't think it's the same thing in that respect.

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Posted by: True Tanadian
Yes, I'm sure M is better than H2. Of course, that's why all of these forums are aboot HALO. Right, thanks, I'm not confused anymore.


Halo is newer and more popular, that's why there are 3 Halo forums

Posted by: True Tanadian
Nice argument by the way.
Sorry if I'm comming across as an /-\ss but I really love consoles.


I've said what I need to say, and I dont have to repeat it.

Let's just agree to disagree, platform war threads are pointless.

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Look they are both good in their own way.

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i consider consoles and PC's very different. So i never really compared the two. And i decided im not going to start now, so dont read any other posts iv made in the thread.

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Posted by: True Tanadian
Xbox 2 will be exactly twice as powerful as xbox and that will absolutely blow away any cpu game imaginable. Bigger screen.

look at it this way... consoles double in power every four years... PCs double in power every 2 years. the maximum power for computers using current technology is 150Ghz... so theoretically when both consoles and PCs reach that, the console will be better, but since the PC increases in power so much faster, that will take a loonngg time. I worked it all out, and at the current rate of increase, the maximum speed will be reached for CPUs in about 18 years... someone work that out for consoles?
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Posted by: Green Eyes Jack
Console games are, and always will be, better than PC games.

Sorry, but no. they may be more stable, but the overall quality of the PC games are better. the graphics are better and smoother too.

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Posted by: halo beast
I would have to say that computers are only good for games if you want to play 2 types: FPS's and RTS's. Other than that, they don't have a great selection of genres


I would have to say that consoles are only good for games if you want to play 2 types:
RPG's and Platformers. other than that, they don't have a freat selection of genres.
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P.S. is there anything worth playing but FPS/RTS?

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The thing is, Tanadian. Computers are much better than consoles.

Without Marathon, there would be no Halo, and Marathon is better.


Yes, I'm sure M is better than H2. Of course, that's why all of these forums are aboot HALO. Right, thanks, I'm not confused anymore.

Alright dont ever diss marathon. its much better than halo. marathon has dual wielding, marathon has a good plot, and above all else, marathon is for the computer.
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P.S. the only reason there are 3 forums dedicated to the halo series is because more of you people want to talk about halo and not marathon.

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I would have to say that computers are only good for games if you want to play 2 types: FPS's and RTS's. Other than that, they don't have a great selection of genres


I would have to say that consoles are only good for games if you want to play 2 types:
RPG's and Platformers. other than that, they don't have a freat selection of genres.
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P.S. is there anything worth playing but FPS/RTS?

So I take it you don't like action/adventure, sports, and racing games.

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I think the only thing Pcs are better at in the way of games is RTS games. Cause I couldn't see Age of Empires or Civilization 3 on a game console. That and grapics are the only thing that pcs are better at. Note: If you don't beleive me about the grapics then just compare KOTOR for Xbox and pc, Pc is a little better.

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Posted by: Texas Ben
P.S. the only reason there are 3 forums dedicated to the halo series is because more of you people want to talk about halo and not marathon.


Um also because some of us (like me) are new to Bungie games so we have never played those games. Halo is the only Bungie game I've played.

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I think most of you misinterpreted my intent in making this post. My intent was not to say that consoles were inferior, merely that I prefer the PC, and that I think the game industry is hyping consoles way too much.
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well i know I actually didnt say that, but thats what was going through my head. its just all the ppl that think PC suck are really starting to irk me. Im sorry if I have inadverdantly caused a 'console war' (though this is by far the most mature console war I have ever seen... I think its between the two best platforms...PC and Xbox... oh well whatever)

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Posted by: TRUE BEAST
So I take it you don't like action/adventure, sports, and racing games.

HELL NO! I actually dont own very many games, instead choosing to master to the highest level the games that I do own. my complete and total list of games is as follows:
Raven Shield
Halo PC
Battlefield 1942*
Icewind Dale
Icewind Dale II
Baulders Gate
Baulders Gate II
Warcraft III
Warcraft III Exp.
AoEII*
AoEII Exp.*
Starcraft
Starcraft Exp.
Marathon
Marathon2
Marathon Infinity
Abuse
Minotaur*
PiD
Ghost Recon
Doom*
Doom2*

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And I play all of them at least once a month to stay sharp. the only Xbox game I own is halo. as you can see, Im just a little Biased...heh heh.

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Yeah, I knew where you were comin' from. You weren't talkin' about which is greater or anything but what you prefer. And like you prefer your computer over a console, I prefer my console over my computer. Where else am I gonna play Halo 2, The Legend of Zelda, and Gran Turismo 4? I love my console games. ;-)

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I for some reason can't get used to PC controls. I find controllers easier to use.

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same for me but in reverse. I think thats why i dun like the consoles. I cant abide controllers.

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you have a point. however, i use a mac, and would like to know when the -blam!- we are getting more games?

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"They" don't really like Macs, and Bungie now makes Xbox games.

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oh yes... macs... the most underrated console of all time. I would get a mac, but the one-button mouse thing really throws me off. and its hard to find games for. but I think I actually like macs more.

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Posted by: True Tanadian
Xbox 2 will be exactly twice as powerful as xbox and that will absolutely blow away any cpu game imaginable. Bigger screen.


Heh, this made me chuckle. CPU game? Would you tell me what a console runs on then?

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Heh, this made me chuckle. CPU game? Would you tell me what a console runs on then?


Electricity. ;-)

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Actually i do think PCs are better. Especially just the online multiplayer and the different things you can do. Download mods, mod the game yourself and download demos. You cant do everything that you can do on the PC on the xbox.
And dont say bad things about modding. Thats how Counter strike was created

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Posted by: Rev
Actually i do think PCs are better. Especially just the online multiplayer and the different things you can do.

So true... Xbox live has a few nice features like the voice communitcator standard, but online MP for PC is FREE! and most of the extras you get from live can be obtained for the PC easily and for the most part FREE! and FREE is always good!

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Posted by: Texas Ben
but online MP for PC is FREE! and most of the extras you get from live can be obtained for the PC easily and for the most part FREE! and FREE is always good!


No, not really. Nothing is free.

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