Thread: PS3 or Xbox360

Originally Posted by Auron

Because they have to be replaced in 2 years after spending 2k opposed to 5 years at the fraction of the price?

A 2k computer would last you 6-7 years probably, assuming you don't break it. I've had my current computer, which I got at $1200 (insane prices in Denmark compared to the US) a little less than 4 years ago. I think it could easily last me another year, unless I really want to play the new games on high settings.

Originally Posted by Marvo

A 2k computer would last you 6-7 years probably, assuming you don't break it. I've had my current computer, which I got at $1200 (insane prices in Denmark compared to the US) a little less than 4 years ago. I think it could easily last me another year, unless I really want to play the new games on high settings.

Still a fraction of the price. If i bought a PS3 on day one, it would have lasted me until now, and I would have only spent 500 bucks. Xbox 360.....400 bucks. That means I have 700 to 800 bucks left to spend on games if we spent the same amount of money.

Years ago, people made games with the PC in mind first, but that's changing. PC's are now getting the crappy ports instead.

Originally Posted by Auron

Still a fraction of the price. If i bought a PS3 on day one, it would have lasted me until now, and I would have only spent 500 bucks. Xbox 360.....400 bucks. That means I have 700 to 800 bucks left to spend on games if we spent the same amount of money.

Years ago, people made games with the PC in mind first, but that's changing. PC's are now getting the crappy ports instead.

Doesn't change the fact that gaming on a PC is better in every single way. If all you want is console level graphics at 30 FPS and 480p/720p resolution, then you can probably get a PC at a price similar to the consoles at launch.

And there are still tons of great games on PC. Most ports turn out better on PC, and on PC you can also play RTS and MMORPG. On top of that you have the modding community, indie games, open source and I guess everything else the PC does that consoles do not.

Originally Posted by Marvo

Doesn't change the fact that gaming on a PC is better in every single way. If all you want is console level graphics at 30 FPS and 480p/720p resolution, then you can probably get a PC at a price similar to the consoles at launch.

And there are still tons of great games on PC. Most ports turn out better on PC, and on PC you can also play RTS and MMORPG. On top of that you have the modding community, indie games, open source and I guess everything else the PC does that consoles do not.

I didn't realize we were arguing PC vs console, but yeah. I'm a PC gamer, and everything this man said I back up 100%^

PC is compatible with all control schemes.

Originally Posted by Marvo

PC is compatible with all control schemes.

But again, if you're even considering a current-gen console, you probably already have a PC, and probably one capable of playing at least most fairly recent games. I'm reasonably confident that stormcrow has a PC and at least occasionally plays games on it. Buying a console is a separate decision entirely.

Consoles are also inherently more social. When was the last time you saw four people doing anything simultaneously on a single PC?

Originally Posted by Taosaur

But again, if you're even considering a current-gen console, you probably already have a PC, and probably one capable of playing at least most fairly recent games. I'm reasonably confident that stormcrow has a PC and at least occasionally plays games on it. Buying a console is a separate decision entirely.

Consoles are also inherently more social. When was the last time you saw four people doing anything simultaneously on a single PC?

I have frequent get-togethers with my friends, where we bring our computers and play all kinds of games. Also had a bunch of LAN parties with my clan.

Some PC games can do splitscreen, but it's just so rare, because people play online instead, or bring their computer a long, when visiting friends.