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The Switch From Console to PC

I, LittleViking from RTW, admit it… until fairly recently I wasn’t all that into PC gaming. It wasn’t that I inherently disliked PC games, it’s just that I hadn’t been exposed to very many. Being at boarding school meant that I had no access to a proper computer. My laptop’s sole purpose was to facilitate essay writing. Even when I was on break I couldn’t play any proper games since the desktop my brother and I shared was weaksauce…

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TurismoGTR5560d ago

I can never switch from Console to PC..

why? PC gaming can be an amazing experience.. but........

1. I don't have the $$$ to keep updating my computer specs
2. I'm used to controllers.. keyboard and mouse isn't my thing.
3. Playstation exclusive games. You can't play them on PC.
4. I don't play games that much so consoles is good for me.
5. the gaming media is surrounded by consoles.

Like i said.. PC gaming is a BEAST! but.. it's not for everyone like me.

DERKADER5560d ago (Edited 5560d ago )

1. You don't have to constantly update your computer. Wouldn't having the ability to update be a benefit.
2. Use a controller on your PC if you want.
3. The same can be said of any platform
4. I agree for people who aren't smart enough to game on PC's consoles are better.
5. I don't let the Media decide how I play my games. I make my own educated decisions.

Playing on all platform is my choice.

Kon5560d ago (Edited 5560d ago )

You owned him.

Apparently this guy, TurismoGTR, didn't like my comment so he send a PM to me calling me "Fucking Retarded" . I like you too man.

Agent-865560d ago (Edited 5560d ago )

I like both and own both: a gaming PC and a PS3. Updating PC's aren't as expensive as you may think since they only have to be done every 3 years or so (I just did an update for my 3 year old rig to get ready for that upcoming beast of a game: BF3). I just like the PC gaming experience better so I deal with it. However, I do enjoy my PS3 as well and it makes a great sidekick to my PC gaming. Like you, I really like the PS3 exclusives and that's why I chose it over the 360 (lots of their "exclusives" are also on PC). In my opinion, the PC and PS3 make a great gaming combo.

Xfanboy5560d ago (Edited 5560d ago )

"I don't play games that much so consoles is good for me"

-nuff said knowone here could take you serious.. :(

plus who cant afford a $200 card to play games in 1080p after 3-4 years?? or just play in 720p for the next 2-3 years! you'll be able to buy it with all the $50 games comming! like bf3..& the witcher 2 preorder is even $44..
http://www.newegg.com/Produ...

http://www.youtube.com/watc...

plus more dx11 games are comming more than ever!! plus dx11 can actually boost the cards performance!

Your world is backwards so read this UF..

plb5560d ago

You don't even have to update THAT often anymore. Most games this gen are pretty easy on PC hardware.

joydestroy5560d ago (Edited 5560d ago )

i thought that too regarding controllers vs keyboard/mouse.
until i played an RPG on PC. keyboard/mouse is most definitely made for RPGs. i'll never buy another RPG on a console as long as i live

but yah if you don't play games that often then consoles is def the right choice

kneon5560d ago

But for many other types of games the keyboard and mouse isn't all that great. Sure the mouse gives you better control but the keyboard for movement just sucks.

I started PC gaming with the apple ][ so there was no mouse. So I always used controllers, first simple joysticks, then every variation of gamepad, joystick, yoke, steering wheel etc. So even after 30 years of PC gaming I still hate using a keyboard for most games.

PotatoClock5560d ago

"Playstation exclusive games. You can't play them on PC"

Lol, I chuckled at that "valid point" he made. Apparently 360 and Wii aren't consoles.

I think its amazing when the whole 'it costs too much to build a gaming PC' keeps coming up.
After your've bought a PS3 with a couple of games your've already spent what it costs to have a decent PC nowdays. If your've got a job, it doesn't exactly break the bank.
And updating specs? How old is the 360 now? Noones actually NEEDED to update in a very long time.

ATiElite5560d ago

Why does every PC article have to be a flaimbait PC vs. Console war of words and anger? This is really dumb. TurismoGTR made some points as to why "HE" doesn't wanna switch and he got smashed with like a gazillion disagrees.

Sure point number 5 is far fetched because you should never let TV and the media dictate your life but his points were valid to him and him only. I was a die hard console gamer and never really cared to PC game but then Half Life 2 pushed me over to the Enthusiast side of the force!!

Console gaming has it's place and community just like Mac has it's place and community (in a STARBUCKS dumpster:) I don't see PC gaming as being always better than console gaming or vice versa but I see PC gaming as an Elite private club of like minded "individuals" who like to fine tune their PC like "Gear Heads" like to fine tune their cars.

PC gamers should act more mature and answer questions to those consolers looking to take the next step in gaming and consolers should just relax and enjoy whats left of your consoles cause when you really think about it, consoles are becoming PC's, it's INEVITABLE. All may rise....and go check out those scans of Battlefield 3.

PotatoClock5560d ago

Thats the beauty of N4G. EVERY article will have flamebait.

You can try to put your own points of why you chose your system on any console related article but in the end it doesn't matter if you put a well written and balanced point of view to fanboys, you'll get a bizillion disagrees. Immaturity comes from all sides.

Fanboy law dictates:
System I chose and purchased > System you chose and purchased.

Seferoth755559d ago

Point 1 was far fetched as well. Sorry but I disagree with people who are wrong.
People can claim in their opinion the Sun is blue but I don't have to agree with that when I know better. Opinions based on ignorance are not valid opinions

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x8005560d ago

i mainly game on pc, my ps3 hasnt been switched on for 12-15 days.

mushroomwig5560d ago

I love the fact you have 3 disagrees when what you said can't even be agreed or disagreed with.

x8005560d ago

yeah, because i said i havent switched the ps3 on for 12-15 days, ppl feel offended by that and so they start to disagree lol. if it makes them feel any better then let them disagree. :)

Lyr1c5560d ago

I disagreed with you, but not out of malice.

If you haven't turned your PS3 on for more than 2 weeks, then you're missing out on the Killzone 3 beta.

Go play that sh!t now ! >:/

You'll thank me later >_>

x8005560d ago

i am trying to play killzone 3 beta, but to tell you the truth i dont have internet access at the moment for larg downloads, i had problems with may internet service which kept on disconnecting every 5 min and my provider couldnt fix the problem for about 2 month so i canceled it with them, my new provider will connect me soon though so i will be able to test it before i make a move to buy it. :)

i am waiting for the full game. :)

Lyr1c5560d ago

Damn that sucks :/

Hopefully it's before the beta ends.

If you have Move, be sure to try that out as well.

Just remember to turn off aim-assist xD

specialguest5560d ago (Edited 5560d ago )

The year was 2000, and after playing CS on my friends computer for several months, I had decided to have a friend build me a gaming PC. The rich gaming experience you get from playing certain PC games made console games seemed "arcadish" or not as sophisticated. My only regret was that fact that I missed out on a wealth of great console games from the PS2/XBox gen.

mushroomwig5560d ago

You could call me a PC gamer, although the games I play are limited to older titles, I love the ability to mod games and I like how open the PC platform is.

Having said that, I'll always be a console gamer at heart. I love how unified console gaming is, not having to worry if a certain game will work or not and being able to play with a friend in co-op mode.

There are pros and cons for whatever platform you game on, but like DERKADER said, you can't lose if you play on all the platforms.

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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_Sakai10h ago(Edited 10h ago)

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

dveio3h 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.

Jingsing1h 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.

Tanktopmaster922h ago

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

S2Killinit2h ago

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

Jingsing1h 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.

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Report: Injustice 3 in Development at NetherRealm Studios

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Spiders Studio, Developers of GreedFall: The Dying World, Announce Liquidation of the Company

Spiders: "We're going to cut straight to the chase so you're not left wondering: After a long period without clear answers, we have received confirmation that Spiders is being liquidated.

What does it mean? This means the company as a whole no longer exists. We'll cease our functions immediately. The planned DLC will release via Nacon, and then-- well, that's it.

We're sorry that it's come to this and would like to thank each and every one of you for your support over the years.

If you have any questions or run into issues with your games, please contact Nacon directly as we'll no longer be able to reply."