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PC Versus Console: What Is The Point?

Mike (from the gaming heretic) hopes he's not alone in admitting that he is sick and tired of hearing about this argument. He fully understands that people have their own opinions, but what is the point in arguing about something so insignificant?

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zeal0us4534d ago (Edited 4534d ago )

Glorious God Gamers are 1000x better than the so called "master race"

http://i1364.photobucket.co...

We don't have to choose because we own them ALL. We have access console exclusives, power of the pc, mods and crappy mobile games.

TheGamingHeretic4534d ago

And thus the pwning of noobs can begin.

theshonen88994533d ago

As a PC gamer and a console gamer for the majority of my life, I'd like to offer some input.

PC gamers: Stop being elitist. You're not convincing anyone that the PC is a good platform, you're just being an asshole.

Console gamers: PC gaming isn't expensive. I have a rig I built five years ago for $800 with a Radeon 5850 that still runs everything on high or ultra. In the event that I do need to upgrade, it'd only be $200 for a new GPU, which is far cheaper than a new console. That's not even taking into account Steam sales.

Not every PC gamer is a douche and PC gaming is pretty awesome.

Shnazzyone4533d ago

@theshonen

Too True. Nevermind the cost of being a god gamer. Pretty much an option of those with rich parents or those working so hard that they would never have enough time.

I hope steambox comes through. It's not that I disrespect pc gaming just tv gaming with a unified controller input option is all I need. Steambox brings that. Just hope much more gets ported to the os asap.

BitbyDeath4533d ago

Both are good in their own way but the breakdown really is-

PC
-high graphical settings
-mods

Consoles
-streamlined platform made specifically for gaming (trophy, friends, splitscreen) etc
-better exclusives (technically subjective but i'm sure most would agree)

ajax174533d ago

Pwn and noob... Seriously??

TruthbeTold4533d ago

If only the console people who see the silliness of the PC elitism could see it in themselves when they claim superiority over other consoles...

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shutUpAndTakeMyMoney4533d ago (Edited 4533d ago )

GameBoy master race reins supreme. We shall return.

PC and consoles are awsome.. I would be sad if any platform died.. If anybody thinks consoles or pc is dying they dumb ass iphone drones.. Also if pc died I think console would die. We swimming in the same pissy waters. Keep it clean folks.

Also forget the last part I said.

zeal0us4533d ago

Your Gameboy master race is no match for my Game & Watch handheld.

Game & Watch will rise again!

rainslacker4533d ago

pfft zealous...we have 4 shades of glorious green on a screen that refreshes at 59.7 fps(61.1 for those super awesome ones of us that have the super game boy).

Concertoine4533d ago

Glorious Madcatz MOJO master race.

Gabenbrah4533d ago

That's what I choose to do, I get to play the definitive versions of all the games on PC and never miss out on any triple A console exclusive.

MidnytRain4533d ago (Edited 4533d ago )

I understand the sentiment, but the logic isn't there tbh. From an elitist perspective, owning a powerful machine AND a pile of manure doesn't make you superior.

Imalwaysright4533d ago (Edited 4533d ago )

Piles of manure that are home to some of the best games ever made. The logic isn't there for those that only care about power and don't understand that a 4k turd is the same as a 720p turd.

MidnytRain4533d ago

"From an elitists perspective"

I always get this feeling this userbase is particularly trigger happy.

Imalwaysright4533d ago

Oh I understood. If my comment was directed at you I wouldn't say "those", I would say "you".

BikeMasford4533d ago

Sure you can say that, but it isn't that easy sometimes to get emulators and shit. Also, in my opinion, consoles are soooooo much easier to get into. If you want the power of a next gen console you're easily going to spend upwards of about $600. And I wasn't bashing PC gamers at all trust me! I just can't stand the constant "degrading of consoles from elitists.

zeal0us4533d ago

How dare you insult us Glorious God Gamers with claims of emulator usage. By own them all I mean physically each product thus having the best of all worlds.

Also this "Glorious God Gamer" thing is just a silly joke I post in some of the pc articles when I see elitist bragging or in the console articles when I see people boasting about how much better their system is than someone else.

ChickeyCantor4533d ago

All I read was "spoiled brats get Taco bell and scream at their mom over online multiplayer"

XboxPS4533d ago

MASTA RACE IS DA BAST!HAHAHA U CONSOLE PEASANTS!
-A PC immature gamer

mabreu4532d ago

@zeal0us>> We all would like to own them all and play them all. But that is not reasonable in this economy.

So for those who HAVE to chose, just do yourself a favor and buy play the games that you want to play the most and stop reading and participating in comparing PC to consoles.

For those who think that one is BETTER than the other, you're living in a fantasy world. Sure they are different but they both compliment each other and compete with each other. The entire video game industry rely's on them both to compete and survive. Your "Master Race" or "PC sux" comments are irrelevant.

_Peace

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AKR4533d ago

It's illogical to be honest.

It really makes no sense to compare the two; because they're designed different ways.

Consoles are machines that are OPTIMIZED for gaming. That's why they're called "video-game consoles". They have lightweight operating systems, streamlined to play games. Their inner components are usually customized - once again; for gaming. When a developer designs a game for the consoles; they can optimize their game to run at its best, because each person who has one has the exact same system.

PCs on the other hand - are fragmented. There are millions of PC owners - all who have completely different systems. They are all using machines with different kinds of operating systems and internal components. They're multimedia machines; designed to do a whole bunch of different things. Playing games is just ONE of those features. Because of that; they're OS' are bloated, designed to do a whole ton of things. They're full-scale; thus the reason why you need a really high-end PC to play most of today's games.

You can't compare the two. Why do you think developers prefer making apps and games for Apple products, versus Android? Because Apple products are close-nit and enclosed, like consoles. Android products are scattered and fragmented, like PCs.

Octo14533d ago

Bubbles to you. Well said but unfortunately the pointless comparison will continue.

zeal0us4533d ago (Edited 4533d ago )

Both are technically fragmented. Your PS3 can't play PS4 games. Some games are made to not function on Windows XP or earlier versions of Windows.

Gaming wise, fragmentation affects consoles more than the pc side. Older versions of Windows(XP or Vista) can still play the latest games so long they have the right hardware. Older consoles can not play the latest games.

Honestly fragmentation isn't a big deal for gamers. Mainly because if you want play a certain game you will either buy a new console or upgrade your pc.

AKR4533d ago

While you have a point, it still isn't as black and white as that. Consoles run in generations, so naturally you would need to buy a new system every generation in order to stay in the new-releases loop.

Even so, developers are making games for one model, versus thousands of different models. THAT was my point. PCs don't run in generations. They're constantly changing. Consoles on the other hand run in a fixed timeframe, and sometimes overlap (PS2 still getting new games after PS3 released) - but at least devs are still working according to one spec sheet.

zeal0us4533d ago

The only that changes with pc is the yearly hardware release and Windows. Windows fragmentation isn't a big of a deal like Android's fragmentation. A developer can design a game for Windows XP that will work Vista,7 and 8 due to backwards compatibility. Given how similar each WindowOS is. If a developer makes a game for pc they do not have to make 1 models for each version of Windows.

Mr_Writer854533d ago

The lack of BC has only effected this generation really.

Most Xbox games worked on the 360.

All PS2 games worked on the original PS3

And all GameCube games worked on the Wii.

The WiiU also plays Wii games. Now the X1 and PS4 lack BC but now both are PC based all future consoles will be BC as like PC the tech will just improve, but consoles won't have the OS problem that PC have with some if the older games.

BikeMasford4533d ago

Thanks man! Exactly my point!
-Mike

XboxPS4533d ago

Who said that?
I have a GT540M and It can run Battlefield 4 on High/Ultra.

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GentlemenRUs4533d ago (Edited 4533d ago )

Who has the bigger e-peen that's why... All this raging needs to stop...

Gabenbrah4533d ago (Edited 4533d ago )

Want cheaper games, mods, more mature community, customization of hardware,free online, better visuals, first to experience new technology (e.g. 4K, G-sync, Oculus Rift) and a constant stream of games with a higher initial cost go to PC

You want plug and play, simple to use gaming experience with all the triple A titles with a lower intial cost, go with consoles

It's all a matter of preference and I choose to own both.

There, world peace acquired.

@Zeal0us
LoL is one community, most PC gamers I've come across are usually older, most likely because I live in Australia and Australian gamers are usually in their 30s, while of course their are older and mature gamers on consoles as well, there's a lot of children as well.

G-sync will be releasing next year and there are already monitors available to purchase with G-sync in them...

Of course Oculus Rift is niche right now, it's not even out... But even if it's niche, it's a ground breaking technology with a ton of developer support.

zeal0us4533d ago (Edited 4533d ago )

More mature community, ha look at the LoL community.

4K is still expensive.
G-Sync is still in the earlier stages. Those monitors won't cheap either. Asus 24inch will be available in 2014 for $399. It may be cheaper than a 4K monitor but most people would rather spend that money on stronger gpu. Bigger the screen the higher the price will be.

Oculus Rift is a nice VR experience but its still a niche.

@ Foxtrot there are plenty of developers that taken advantage of the PC tech. 4A studios, Crytek, CD Projekt RED and Slightly Mad Studios just to name a few.

Also the whole PC Master Race thing is either someone saying it out of humor or some lowlife bragging. Sadly the lowlife magically becomes the posterboy for the whole pc community in some to most cases. When in actuality the pc community isn't anything like that.

Moncole4533d ago

Playing LOL doesn't make you a PC gamer. You need to play a bunch of PC games to be one.

BikeMasford4533d ago

Okay I just responded to one of your earlier comments but this is the exact stuff I was addressing...it's childish really.

NihonjinChick4533d ago (Edited 4533d ago )

Both communities are immature if you ask me. Watching PC trolls go to console articles to say things like "Haha, Masta Race 4 Eva. I ghats betta graphics on da PCz" gets annoying.
It also gets annoying watching console trolls troll PC article.

If you ask me, both communities have some growing up to do.

-Foxtrot4533d ago (Edited 4533d ago )

I think PC fanboys are worse then console fanboys...this article proves that with the comments

That, their arrogance and smug attitude

The picture for example people make all the time and flaunt it around like the one for the article is a prime example of that

zeal0us4533d ago (Edited 4533d ago )

@Foxtrot
They're both are terrible on and for this site. Microsoft/Xbox fanboys downvote anyone who speak anything against Microsoft and the same with Sony and PC fanboys. I seen many people be flag for saying something against someone or a group of people's console/platform of choice.

Just the other day I was called a troll for saying something about Costco lowering the price of the X1 because they don't want them just sitting there collecting dust.

-Foxtrot4533d ago (Edited 4533d ago )

I never really get the whole "PC Master Race" thing...sure you can have better looking games with max settings and the like but how many developers have taken advantage of the better PC tec out there....oh yeah none and you want to know why because developers don't see the point taking advantage of something on the PC which not every one has. Valve are branching out, Bethesda is focusing on consoles now aswell on the PC, Crytek have moved over to consoles as well as other once PC focused companies.

The problem with the PC is that you have people with different specs, graphics cards, gaming rigs in general....how can you take advantage of the best tec out there at the current time with your new game if not everyone has the same stuff. Least with Sony's and Microsofts consoles the company's consoles are all the same meaning a first party developer in that company can take advantage of the hardware since they know every single users console is the same...this also means gamers all get the same experience from whatever the developer makes, they don't have to worry about someone next being able to play because they have a different graphics card or they haven't upgraded enough.

PCpower4533d ago

Typical consoler who is misinformed.....

-Foxtrot4533d ago (Edited 4533d ago )

How am I misinformed...it's true, no developer is going to make a massive big budget game on the PC when they can't take advantage of the best hardware since not everyone will get the best out of it. I'm not saying consoles are better I'm just saying PC gamers make the PC out to be the second coming when it's not. What is the last game PC gamers have had which is exclusive to the PC but is as big as any AAA game.

EDIT: I'm replying to a guy called PCpower....what the hell was I thinking.

Waste of time...never mind

starchild4533d ago

You claim the power isn't used, yet the fact remains that all of the best looking games I played last generation were on my PC even though I own a PS3 and Xbox 360. Nothing on consoles touched games like The Witcher 2, Metro 2033, Metro Last Light, Battlefield 3, the Crysis games, etc, and even the multiplats looked significantly better. Hell, some of those games look as good, or better, than next gen games we are seeing now.

I don't know what some people expect. The games look better in terms of core assets and effects, have far greater image fidelity in terms of anti-aliasing, resolution and texture filtering, AND generally run at at least twice the frame rate. That requires a hell of a lot of extra performance.

And why in the world should I care about what hardware other people are running? The fact is, the PC is a single platform. You buy or download the same game regardless of your hardware setup. It doesn't change the fact that the best graphics, image quality and performance can be found on the PC platform. It's up to each PC gamer to decide exactly what level of performance they want.

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Microsoft Gaming Revenue Drops 7% Year-on-Year, Content and Services Down 5%, Xbox Hardware Down 33%

Microsoft announced its financial results for Q3 of fiscal year 2026, including an update on its gaming Xbox business and more.

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Jin_Sakai21d ago (Edited 21d ago )

Not looking good. Hopefully Asha Sharma is able to turn Phil’s disaster around.

dveio21d ago

To me it's still quite remarkable how they can cash-in 5.3bn in revenue in a single quarter, since their hardware is basically dead.

Jingsing21d ago

The stock mark is what makes Microsoft remarkable, They have convinced every institutional and retail investor to just keep piling money into them. Like many big tech giants they are just a big growing pyramid scheme. As long as people keep dropping money into ETF's that cover the market Microsoft will always be liquid. At the same time it is completely stifling innovation and competition. People need to start being more discreet in how they invest their money as it's killing the system.

Tanktopmaster9221d ago

Once they re-evaluate exclusive all will be fine….

S2Killinit21d ago

Riiiiight because people will just flock back to them for one or two games per year.

Jingsing21d ago

15+ years of bad performance is what they call irreparable in business. It is time for them to sell off the assets and get out of entertainment.

Tanktopmaster9221d ago

These declines are on the back of extra revenue received from releasing games like Forza horizon 5 on PlayStation. So I’m being sarcastic here when I said they should go back to exclusives. Killing off a revenue stream from Ps5 sales will only make things worse

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Playstation Plus Monthly Games for May: EA Sports FC 26, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, Nine Sols

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FPSRUSSIA21d ago

What's Point in commenting your basicly closing down the site.

LiViNgLeGaCY21d ago

I'm surprised it's still the old site. I thought he said starting today?

Eonjay21d ago

Its like the final episode of the Sapranos. You gonna go to make a comment and when you click add th-

Profchaos21d ago

Timezone thing maybe.... RIP

darthv7221d ago

Insert the Ferris Bueller end scene... "You're still here? It's over.."

LiViNgLeGaCY21d ago

I think the only game here for me is Nine Sols. Was always interested in that game.

TheColbertinator21d ago

Glad I don't buy FIFA games anymore

Rebel_Scum21d ago

Hey now! Thats a great month.

Nacho_Z21d ago

Good month for me, I wanted that particular footy game and thought it might be due. Anyway who cares, shame about the site I'll miss the comment sections. All the best everyone.

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