Console gaming, is it the future?

***Zardon*** · Nov 21, 2005, 10:38 AM

Vote and discuss !

**Vikingod** · Nov 21, 2005, 10:46 AM

I hope they can get along. Not a huge console fan myself, but they do have their advantages. Might get a PS3 a year or so after it come out if it it any good. the 360 is completely unimpressive to me, seems like a waste of money and nintendo is in some big trouble, IMO.

FDM80 · Nov 21, 2005, 11:07 AM

I voted for "I like the expandability of the PC, and who the hell can play FPS on a console?"

I do like upgrading my pc when it needs it, on my schedule. Not to mention you can resell your old parts for usually a decent amount of money and put that money towards your upgrade. With consoles, when the new generation is out, the last generation isn't worth squat. Essentially the chop shop factor is the good thing about the pc.

I also would have voted for "PC rules ! consoles are for kids." and "I think they can all live together in perfect harmony." Most people I know who own consoles are younger than I am. Also, I don't see the PC or consoles going anywhere in our lives. They will both be around for a long time. Consoles might die but there are always new ones to replace them.

Sandok · Nov 21, 2005, 11:32 AM

Same vote.

But to be honest, I love consoles too thanks to their exclusivites too.

Dark Lord · Nov 21, 2005, 12:55 PM

i like both of them. ill be picking up a PS3 just so i can play Final Fantasy, Gran Turismo, Resident Evil, and Metal Gear Solid.

swimtech · Nov 21, 2005, 12:56 PM

I think they'll wind up living together in harmony - someone in the house can be gaming while the other is posting at DH (while authoring a DVD and running a Serious Sam 2 server...) about the one playing games - ha ha!

Pluvious · Nov 21, 2005, 01:35 PM

PC all the way. I MUST have the control to be able to 'tweak' my game and consoles don't allow that. If I want to play with a 100 FOV and no music so be it. If I want to turn off some stupid 'feature' I can modify some file or .ini usually and customize my game play for me. Consoles.. you are stuck with what they think is best for you. How many times have you found a control scheme on a console so bad that the game becomes unplayable for you?.. never with the PC.

Let's add the extra content you can download and mod with PC games over console games and it's just not even fair. PC games come first and console second IMHO.

Partizan · Nov 21, 2005, 01:36 PM

PC forever

riles9262 · Nov 21, 2005, 02:16 PM

pc > consoles to me, but I still enjoy console gaming...long live snes

**MIG-31** · Nov 21, 2005, 02:23 PM

My vote: I think they can all live together in perfect harmony!

All my gaming were on console a few year ago,mainly due to not having a pc at the time..I certainly don't think gaming is for kids as a good majority of games is actually far more advanced in the more modern day games..and is a good stress release method.

But unfortunately at the same time i don't have any intention of getting hold of a xbox 360 or ps3...... im happy enough for the time being of pc games..but i don't see any reason not to have all three for most peaple who want to stay up on the future consoles also.

tuco99 · Nov 21, 2005, 03:17 PM

nub console players, nuff said

IvanV · Nov 21, 2005, 04:12 PM

Voted "I like the expandability of the PC, and who the hell can play FPS on a console?"
Still, new consoles look really good and a console is a much cheaper gaming solution, so I just might have to learn. (to play FPS on a console)

nitrousoxide52 · Nov 21, 2005, 05:46 PM

In the words of many a PC gamer, PC FTW NUBZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ!

Lelisevis · Nov 21, 2005, 06:39 PM

Ok I admit it i'm sad I'll probably end up buying them all but in my defence I only have 4 PC's at home and not 5. No wait actually it's about time I finally started my PCI_E system. Aww hell. To be honest though i'll only buy the PS3 if the final fantasy games keep on coming out on playstation, hopefully with FF11 launching on the XBOX it bodes well for the future.

**Asmoday** · Nov 21, 2005, 06:50 PM

I like the expandability of the PC, and who the hell can play FPS on a console?

LuCifer · Nov 21, 2005, 06:57 PM

Yeah only thing about the PC is that car games arent all that fun.. I dont know if I got used to the control but.. I'll get a PS3 for the love of Car games

Lelisevis · Nov 21, 2005, 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Asmoday

I like the expandability of the PC, and who the hell can play FPS on a console?

I'd totally agree 99.99% of the time but the 0.01 left over has to go to Halo 1&2.

kelticknight · Nov 21, 2005, 08:04 PM

being using pc for games long time,like been able to upgrade unlike consoles
voted live in harmoney
,but pc gamer all the way
dont think xbox 360 is worth the the money
my 2 cents

BWX · Nov 22, 2005, 01:17 AM

I like the expandability of the PC, and who the hell can play FPS on a console?

Then again, one good point about the new consoles.. the PC ports will be better than the crappy ports we have been getting.

Zelig · Nov 22, 2005, 02:10 AM

Wasn't sure what to vote, so voted that gaming sucks.

I've never owned a console, and don't use my PC for gaming all that much. I'll play through single player games once, and play multiplayer with friends when we get together with our rigs, but I never play online, and often go weeks between playing any games.

The_Neon_Cowboy · Nov 22, 2005, 06:16 AM

consoles are = fully intergated
basically outdated or under powered "PC's" in and non upgradeable package

the consoles are already outdated in terms of what you can get out of a PC
and in a few months they be pushed even futher behind.

Market was and is mainly ment for "children" k-12 though adults play as well...
as thier cheaper then a PC both adluts and teenages can afford them. What
they dont relise is when you turn around they get you on the games.

IMO consoles = to "web TV" box thier to specailzed to be good as a real PC.

In the future when you open a console it will evetually be a PC inside the box.
So tell me whos winning?

(PC) especally when you need only 1 PC and some emmulators and you can have your self a station that plays all atari, nintendo, playstation, xbox etc...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sandok

Same vote.

But to be honest, I love consoles too thanks to their exclusivites too.

exclusivites they would have 101% on PC if it wasn't thier creation and push
to make and keep market for them to rake in money.

niceguyrichy · Nov 22, 2005, 06:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lots people

I like the expandability of the PC, and who the hell can play FPS on a console?

two words for you guys

N64. Goldeneye.

I'm not sure what to vote.
I love my computers,
but get a crate of beers in, steal the kids gamecube and late night Burnout competitions on the big widescreen in the living room are good laugh. I actually managed to get my fiancee pretty hooked on a driving game!

think I'll have to go with all living together in perfect harmony.

BWX · Nov 22, 2005, 06:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by niceguyrichy

two words for you guys

N64. Goldeneye.

2 words for you:

Mouse, Keyboard.

LeanWolf · Nov 22, 2005, 07:29 AM

Gaming is better on PCs, but console's are good for those less technically gifted, who are obviously not members here.

g35x · Nov 22, 2005, 07:56 AM

pcs rule consoles are for kids-except halo.....buying 360 just for halo 3 when it comes out (uless halo 3 is on pc that'd make me happy =D) yes yes call me crazy lol