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THERES YOUR DAMN CUBE HAPPY NOW ^_^!
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PC all the way. More power for your buck, more games, and don't need to buy a compleat new one for new games. Just got to upgrade here and there.
Playstation 2 all the way!!!!! w00t w00t!!!!!! It is the best console out of the three that are out right now. Many may argue that graphics are everything, people who own some console that will not be named, but you may have spectacular graphics but nothing will ever surpass a superior game, gameplay, and storyline. Games such as Metal Gear Solid, numerous fighting games, the infamous Grand Theft Auto series, a handful of great FPS like Timesplitters and SOCOM, a plethora of RPGs like Final Fantasy and Xenosaga, and many others call the PS2 their home.
I don't feel like going on a rant/tangent, but those are my thoughts gathered in 5 seconds.
((This is a focus on the three consoles, therefore I am not comparing it with the PC, which I know and use the most for most of my online FPS, MMORPGs, and RTS games.))
I wouldn't really be able to pin down my favorite gaming platform, mainly because I'm into all kinds of games.
Of the three major consoles out there, I own two of them, a Playsation 2 and an Xbox, I've had tons of fun with both of those and if I were to pick between those, PS2 would edge out ahead mainly because I've had it longer and have more games but really I don't see it as easy of all that. There's been all sorts of titles between them that I've had a great time with.
I've also enjoyed PC gaming quite a bit and would continue to do so were my compter a little more up to date. As it is though, my older titles still appeal to me and I load them up now and again.
Picking a favorite isn't something I'd feel I'd be able to do.
Then again, I'm indecicive by nature... :P
PC gaming all the way. Like FabianN said, you don't have to buy a whole new system to play the latest games - usually just upgrading your video card and RAM every now and again is enough. On top of that, the prices for PC games tend to drop faster than the prices of console games. If you're patient enough, a game is eventually going to work its way into the "bargain bin" where you can pick it up for between ten and fifteen USD.
Also, with the exclusion of your MMORPGs, you generally don't have to pay a subscriber fee on top of your connection fee to play games over the network. Battle.net, anyone? As hack-infested as it may be, it's free.
Throw in the fact that computer games often support user-generated mods and patches, and I can't see why anyone would want to go any other way. B)
You can't forget the huge selection of free games too ^_^
Only for the PC can you find the number of free games that it has.
The computer just has a huge selection.
Now, if you were counting only the video game systems, I think they are all the same, just each one is for a different gamer.
PS2 is prime RPG. Those that love RPGs should have a PS2.
X-box is more for mature gamers. Lots of violence and such.
The Game-cube is a great family party system. Things like Super Smash Bros, Monkey Ball, ect.
PC all the way! Like FabianN said, all you need to do is upgrade and configure every now and then. Besides... Here's a scenario:
Buy a PSOne...
After buying 15 games and a month later...
PS2 comes out....
Buy PS2....
Buy lots of games...
PSP comes out....
Buy PSP....
Another console from Sony comes out...
Buy that console....
Buy games....
YET ANOTHER console appears...
And it's a neverending circle. Basically, in the end, you're left with useless plastic lying around, an empty wallet, and a bank account with a negative balance!
For PC's, basically, go build yourself a premium system of your preferences, get top quality parts, buy games, play with your PC's settings... buy more games... and play 'em.
All that for less that 1/4 the price you'd spend on all that console madness happening...
I'll vote for Other, as I cannot ignore the countless great hours I've spent playing my old Commodore 64 computer (and later its emulator on PC) from 1980s. The games like the great Epyx sports games, Last Ninjas 1 and 2, Commando, Power Play Hockey, Great Giana Sisters, Microprose Soccer, Italy 1990 and alike I still play once a week for nostalgy and gameplay. ^_^
Other than C64, I could also vote for Amiga and PC. I've never been much of a console player myself, no matter if the NES games Anticipation and Mario 3 I love very much. On the other hand, should the new Princess Maker 4 land in Europe, I'd be ready to purchase the PS2 console just to be able to play that.
Oh, shucks... such a messy first post. Apologies. ^^;
er.... where's my beloved Cube on that list...
*sigh* -_- oh well...
anyway, PC was the first AND still is the KING of gaming. Just nothing can beat it. You name it, DVD, HD, Internet, MMORPG's, anything...
AND, if still the computer for itself isn't enough, you can have all other systems, thanks to emulators. Yeah, sure, under some circumstances can be illegal, but it is possible. Games like, in the dead Game Boy (the first one) would be practically impossible to play, due to hard-to-find titles. But with the PC, you can bring alive those old memories... :)
I'm with you on the PC's fitness
as a gaming console. Most excellent
adaptability, near universal media
acceptance, and those ol' emulators
do make it a superior option.
Just IMHO.
Cordially,
Timely
I have one hell of a powerfull computer.. but i still prefer my Xbox 360
I do like my pee-cee. Built it myself.
You can actually use the x-box controllers with a PC using a cheap adapter. I don't like to, but saying that usually denies the x-box fans any major arguments in their favor.
I really, really don't like HALO.
I have Half-Life series.
No adapter is needed if you get the corded 360 controllers, just a driver free off their support site. However Im finding alot of games just dont support proper use of a controller, even if you plug it into your computer. Halflife 2 is an example.
Hmm... HL2 worked fine with the controller I tried. Then again, my computer seems abnormally compatable with everything. I've had one crash in over a year and every install completes flawlessly. I promptly removed the controller and went back to the keyboard after Route Canal, though.
Homeko has been good to me.
It alows you to enable a joystick.. btu dosent let you pick which one or what it does, and it also didnt respond to letting be bind functions to controller buttons. It prevents me from usint the controler for the best configuration for FPS and that irks me alot.
another advantage to consols that computers can do.. but its a major pain in the ass, is play on your home thearter system. Its alot esier for me to play my games on my big screen HDTV with 6.1 point surround sound with the consoul
PS2 probably. Slimline design, low price tag, reverse compatibility, lots of good games from two generations.
N64 was good too, more of less the console of my childhood (although I had a SNES, I didn't really get into consoles properly until N64). Ocarina of Time, ah great game. Wasted many an hour on the Zelda games :D
I played Gears Of War yesterday with someone that just returned their PS3 because they hated it.. and now they want a 360.. go 360!!
PS2 is still the king all those import games on so much to choose from
Today, I only own and play on PC. Of course, my Amiga sees some use as well. There are some games that just can't be played any other way. Good old fashioned digital joystick and all that.
I cant read japanese, thus I do not import games -_-
PC Gamer all the way, since I'm more of the FPS & RTS kind of person, and PC gaming allows for lots of use-made mods, which is a plus. Although if I have the chance I'd get myself a 360 someday (Burnout Revenge FTW!)
Oh I do FPS too.. but i prefer them with a controller. Its more comftrable and I feel I have more control.. cirtanly when it comes to creeping. And like I said, Im finding alot of FPS these days prevent me from properly binding the controls to my PC 360 controler. Now for RTS ill use the PC ever time, like Dawn of War or Mark of Chaos.
To each his own I guess... As a sniper type, I prefer accuracy in FPS, and the mouse gives me better tactile control in aiming than the joystick. And it's also just much easier to spray and pray with a mouse XD
Quote from: "Laevatein"To each his own I guess... As a sniper type, I prefer accuracy in FPS, and the mouse gives me better tactile control in aiming than the joystick. And it's also just much easier to spray and pray with a mouse XD
Seconded.
Being the marksman type, I like accuracy in my games. And RTS are easier to play with a mouse AND keyboard.
Also, I don't have the money to spend in a console AND games :D. Console games are too costly. PC games are more accessible for my pocket (and no, not free. I'm not talking about torrents...).
So yeah, PC owns.
If you say so.. Im far more acurate with a stick.. at least in the games where they fine tune the analoge right. Some I admit arnt tuned right and minor adjustments are hard, but any worth their salt fine adjustments with minor movements of the stick are quck and accurate. Its a programing issue on that.. but either way, im faster with a stick on a good game then a mouse. Plus my hand running movement and other functions dosent cramp up and i have esier accese to other functions without having to remove a finger from the wasd
Quote from: "CaptBrenden"If you say so.. Im far more acurate with a stick.. at least in the games where they fine tune the analoge right. Some I admit arnt tuned right and minor adjustments are hard, but any worth their salt fine adjustments with minor movements of the stick are quck and accurate. Its a programing issue on that.. but either way, im faster with a stick on a good game then a mouse. Plus my hand running movement and other functions dosent cramp up and i have esier accese to other functions without having to remove a finger from the wasd
I guess it's just a matter of practice and acquired taste then.
And the time spent with each device. Having been a FPS player since the days of DOOM, I guess my fingers are more attuned to the WASD and mouse configuration for mowing down everyone from Nazis, Combine, Covenant, Hellspawn, and everything else in between XD
Indeed, and finger dexterity in the case of a keyboard. A controler puts all the buttons in an easily reachable comftrable position.. the key board wasnt ment to keep reaching some of those keeps for that long at one time.
Im not saying I dont like gaming on my PC, but for most I like my consol more. Plus, PCs dont make very good party game machines.. I couldnt even begin to imagin doing multi player on the pc unless it was online, or everyone had a computer. With my friends not likely, and it would have to be planned before hand. But with my 360 they can be over for whatever reason, say a BBQ, and someone says, hey, lets play some gears of war, or some halo, something like that.. we just pick up 4 controlers and go.
As for how long ive been using them.. ive been using keyboard and mouse just as long as you guys. I used to MAKE doom wads. That was a long time ago and I found I like controlers more. Plus.. doom didnt even start off with WASD. that used to be arrow keys and space control and shift. the WASD came later when you gained the ability to look around and you needed your right hand for the mouse.
Speaking of DOOM thats another one that rocks on a consel. I was strait up SMEARING a guy on the server 2 days ago on XBOX live. Gawd if feels good to be fraging people in doom again. Just got my acheivment for 100 sever frags, and Ive only played it for about an hour. -_- I kinda feel bad for the guy.. since i dont play live enough to have my gamer profile updated enough to match me with people at my level, it keeps droping me in with new guys -_- well smack em around enough they will adjust my score to put me with the big boys.
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Im not saying I dont like gaming on my PC, but for most I like my consol more. Plus, PCs dont make very good party game machines..
I kinda feel the same way as you are when it comes from either console or PC game.
Especially if you got hooked to fighting like Soul Calibur and Tekken. Thats why I still have my PS2 at the apartment.
but hey...I'm planning to get a Wii....I've also got an old (not much old) Game Boy Color and a Gamecube. I'm really into nintendo games most of the time. ;001