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IGN: Dragon Age II - Console or PC?

Dragon Age: Origins wasn't exactly a technical marvel on consoles. With the sequel, has it improved? And how does it compare to the PC version?

Kran5572d ago

PC is always undoubtedly better. Unfortunatly, hate me if you wish, but im getting the console version. Had Dragon Age: Origins and Awakening on the 360, and I may want to import.

Christopher5572d ago

I'm actually getting both. PS3 for general laze-about gaming. PC for the mods that will keep me coming back to the game time and time again.

blitz06235572d ago

I think it has the same requirements as the first one, so if that's the case I'm getting the PC version. It's obviously the best choice since the game is designed for it

Bigpappy5572d ago (Edited 5572d ago )

I got the 360 version last time around, and that was said to be the worst looking version of the 3. I will be getting the 360 version again. I don't play games because they look pretty. I will get the duller looking 360 version because I enjoy gaming on 360 over gaming on my PC. And yes, my PC can handle DA2 just fine.

cakeisalie5572d ago

The first one was a different game on the PC. If you consider gameplay then Console version of the 1st one were hack and slash, PC version you needed use strategy.

PandaJenkins5572d ago

That's horseshit dude. The console versions required a lot of strategy too. No doubt the PC was more complex but the console version was not a hack'n'slash. If you played it that way you would fail miserably.

Bigpappy5572d ago (Edited 5572d ago )

Come on cake. I had to use all of my rescources to get accross the land, let alone the final battles. I relied heavily on my supporting cast. You guys always think it neccesary to degrade the other side instead of taking up the strong points of what you are defending. The point though is not whether or not you need more strategy on PC (I never played it), but whether I enjoyed my version or not. I can tell you that I wholly enjoyed my time with DA.

@TheIneffableBob: Playing on 360 for me is much more than getting to use the really good controller. Its about the full experience: My fiends all hand out it Live party mode; there is no worries about compatibility and having to install. The 360 version is also more tuned for a controller than the PC version. All to that and the fact that my job requires plenty of PC use, so forgive me if I just want to stay as far away from them as possible when I need to whine down.

The only game I played on PC in the last 10 years was "Torchlight" Valve had a lot of great deals on steam and I got about 4 games. That is the only one I played. I really don't care for PC gaming any more. I am not here to hate on PC gaming, I personally prefers gaming on my 360 by a mile. I am aware the games are more expensive and I pay to play online(which I seldom do, except for co-op), but it is my confort zone. I just turn it on and join the party as I load up whats next. Nice, quick and easy.

TheIneffableBob5572d ago

You can play PC games with Xbox 360 controllers, fyi.

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Nightshadow5572d ago

Probably on the PC as I want the best visual quality for this game. Although, sitting back on the couch with the big screen TV on a console is also appealing.

ChrisW5572d ago (Edited 5572d ago )

Sigh... hook your PC up to the big screen then! It more than likely has a VGA, DVI, or HDMI port.

As for your mouse and keyboard, use a TV dinner table or an art board.

Sarcasm5572d ago

*sigh*

Not everyone wants to lug around their desktops in the living room and disconnect and re-connect all the wires over and over.

My huge ass desktop stays in my room with my monitor.

The only time I would agree is if someone had a high end laptop that can easily be moved around.

ChrisW5572d ago (Edited 5572d ago )

Good point. I guess this only applies to those who have their own place or big screen TV.

Quagmire5572d ago

Yea, and what if youre TV is 60 inches and you sit about 2 metres away from it, how the he-

actually... I just remebered, I have a wirless Blutooth MK....

PS3 it is then, I hate MK.

WhiteNoise5572d ago

@Sarcasm

I don't get why you have to 'lug' anything.

My PC lives next to my hdtv and is hooked up to my surround system. It doesn't even move for gaming. If you have an I.Q over 60 I'm sure you7'll figure out a way to mutltitask it; as was written above, pull a desk in front when needed, sit on the couse with a 360 control for 99% of games which support it if you want.

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ATiElite5572d ago (Edited 5572d ago )

@ Sarcasm

well if you have knowledge of advance technology you can always connect your Pc to your TV wirelessly that way you don't have to move it from room to room (second picture) and as far as the KB/M theirs an App for that as well.

Nightshadow5572d ago

That keyboard/mouse combo is not a bad idea at all. Bubble up for the idea =)

joydestroy5572d ago

yeah i'm hooking this up via dvi to hdmi 1080p
and i'll be sitting back on the couch ;)

my desk, as well as monitor and tower, are sitting a few feet from my tv/tv stand. one is on one wall, the other stuff on the other wall.

solar5572d ago

the depth of the fighting in the PC was superior for DA:O. thats the version i will get again :)

distorted_reality5572d ago

Agreed, wouldn't consider getting on any other platform.

MarioWarfare5572d ago

Mouse and keyboard is a lot better for dragon age than controllers.

wedgie5572d ago

Agree with the PC will be the best. Unfortunately my PC can't run it (a little old) so getting it on my PS3

ChrisW5572d ago (Edited 5572d ago )

If you have the minimum GeForce 8800 512MB or Radeon HD 3800 series, in addition to a Core 2 Quad 2.33GHz, then you can run it on minimum resolution and effects (i.e. console quality).

cakeisalie5572d ago

Well the PS3 is also very old its 5-6 years old tech, I guess your PC must be older then that time?

wedgie5572d ago

@ChrisW and cakeisalie

Its about 5 1/2 years old. Still kicking well which is surprising. The problem is I have not upgraded it throughout the years, so it still has just the same graphics card (just the Radeon X1300).

The only new component is a new hard drive to increase storage about a year and half ago. Also helped with the RAM.

I was able to barely play Mass Effect 1, which was great, but really hiccupy for me. So it is just easier to get it on the console and not have to upgrade, especially this late in its life.

Thanks for the tips though. I am looking forward to when it finally bites the dust so I can upgrade and catch up on some quality PC games myself.

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TheColbertinator62d ago

If the choices won't matter, why bother? Bioware works so hard at giving meaningful choices but rarely if ever carrying out the impact of such choices to the end.

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Ranked from worse to even more worse more like, they been on free fall for a fair few years now and I personally don't think any of there earlier games have aged well

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Michiel19891554d ago

I actually put quite a bit of hours into Anthem but i dont think its underrated. It was a huge mess, server issues, gameplay issues, crashes, no endgame loop, too few different enemies, uninteresting gear. too few dungeons.

It for sure had potential and if they could have managed to keep the same gameplay of the classes but without the rest of the issues, this game could have been huge, but in the state in which it launched it was such a letdown. They partly fixed some of the issues, but it took too long. A grinding game like this needs to hook players from day 1.