Console gaming, is it the future?

Zardon · Nov 21, 2005, 03:38 PM

Vote and discuss !

Vikingod · Nov 21, 2005, 03:46 PM

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, 04:07 PM

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, 04:32 PM

Same vote.

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

Dark Lord · Nov 21, 2005, 05:55 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, 05:56 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, 06:35 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, 06:36 PM

PC forever

riles9262 · Nov 21, 2005, 07:16 PM

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

**MIG-31** · Nov 21, 2005, 07:23 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, 08:17 PM

nub console players, nuff said

IvanV · Nov 21, 2005, 09:12 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, 10:46 PM

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

Lelisevis · Nov 21, 2005, 11:39 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, 11:50 PM

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

LuCifer · Nov 21, 2005, 11:57 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 22, 2005, 12:29 AM

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 22, 2005, 01:04 AM

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, 06:17 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, 07:10 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, 11:16 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, 11:18 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, 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by niceguyrichy

two words for you guys

N64. Goldeneye.

2 words for you:

Mouse, Keyboard.

LeanWolf · Nov 22, 2005, 12:29 PM

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, 12:56 PM

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

HawgsHead · Nov 22, 2005, 08:48 PM

With all the hoopla surrounding the X-Box 360 I have been mighty tempted to take the plunge and buy one.BUT,then I figure I can take that $500.00 and do a little something or other to one of my gaming rigs.So it's no X-Box for me.I will stick with the tried and true PC!

blown503 · Nov 23, 2005, 04:42 AM

I saw how much the xbox 360 was going to cost, so I built an AMD 64 fx57
and it was like getting 25% of a xbox killer!

BWX · Nov 23, 2005, 05:38 AM

X-Box Schmex-Box..

Prince_Link · Nov 23, 2005, 06:17 AM

lets look at the arguments

Console

pro's games will work without needing an upgrade
controller is useful for some games

Cons
can't increase the resolution as desired
FPS games suck with controllers
can't be upgraded
PC
pro's
Upgradeability
can change resolution
FPS rocks with a mouse and keyboard
the mouse rocks

Cons
need to uprade
newer games need need new parts
windows activation.

conclusion
the pc still owns that pos console.

Gates sucks!

g35x · Nov 23, 2005, 12:28 PM

my friends alway say they cant wait for the perfect console......know what xbox will evolve into soon??? a band of computer like alienware lol a console is basically a computer now......and all console games r make on pcs.....so pcs own consoles =D

Nov 21, 2005, 03:38 PM	#1
Zardon DriverHeaven Founder Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 32,480 Rep Power: 179	Console gaming, is it the future? Vote and discuss !

Nov 21, 2005, 04:07 PM	#3
FDM80 DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Silver Spring, MD Posts: 136 Rep Power: 0	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. __________________ Verizon FIOS rules!

Nov 21, 2005, 05:55 PM	#5
Dark Lord HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 5,945 Rep Power: 125 System Specs	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. __________________

Nov 21, 2005, 05:56 PM	#6
swimtech HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,040 Rep Power: 124 System Specs	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! __________________ It's not so much getting your way that matters or not - what matters is how you go about getting it.

Nov 21, 2005, 06:35 PM	#7
Pluvious Elisha = hottie Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: USA CA. SF Bay Area Posts: 1,318 Rep Power: 0	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. __________________

Nov 21, 2005, 03:46 PM	#2
Vikingod Int'l Fish Liaison Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: By the light of lamp I sit and type... Posts: 16,197 Rep Power: 112 System Specs	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.

Nov 21, 2005, 04:32 PM	#4
Sandok DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 9,472 Rep Power: 0	Same vote. But to be honest, I love consoles too thanks to their exclusivites too.

Nov 21, 2005, 06:36 PM	#8
Partizan Fun loving criminal Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Slovenia Posts: 1,182 Rep Power: 62 System Specs	PC forever __________________ Live and let live!

Nov 21, 2005, 07:16 PM	#9
riles9262 Driverheaven brewmaster Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: British Columbia, Canada Posts: 4,842 Rep Power: 72 System Specs	pc > consoles to me, but I still enjoy console gaming...long live snes __________________ A beer a day keeps the doctor away.

Nov 21, 2005, 07:23 PM	#10
MIG-31 HardwareHeaven News Mod Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Nottingham,UK Posts: 56,843 Rep Power: 471 System Specs	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. __________________ Please Post Your News Submissions Here

Nov 21, 2005, 08:17 PM	#11
tuco99 DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 18 Rep Power: 0	nub console players, nuff said

Nov 21, 2005, 09:12 PM	#12
IvanV HH Assassin Guild Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,917 Rep Power: 336 System Specs	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) __________________ If anyone has Portal 2 and hasn't played the co-op and wants to do me a favour, let me know (PM me or whatever).

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Nov 21, 2005, 11:39 PM	#14
Lelisevis Howlin at the moon Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,663 Rep Power: 0	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.

Nov 21, 2005, 11:50 PM	#15
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LuCifer DH sig maker! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Fontucky Posts: 1,158 Rep Power: 0	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 __________________

Nov 22, 2005, 01:04 AM	#18
kelticknight DriverHeaven Knight Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: EIRE{great for black stuff ,bulmers cider and Munster rubgy Posts: 1,095 Rep Power: 0	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 __________________

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BWX unplugged Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: USNY Posts: 19,669 Rep Power: 110 System Specs	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. __________________

Nov 22, 2005, 07:10 AM	#20
Zelig HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 3,187 Rep Power: 71 System Specs	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. __________________ --

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LeanWolf alpha male Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Skyrim Posts: 5,713 Rep Power: 84 System Specs	Gaming is better on PCs, but console's are good for those less technically gifted, who are obviously not members here. __________________

Nov 22, 2005, 12:56 PM	#25
g35x Hellhound Pilot Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Deptford, New Jersey Posts: 1,100 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	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 __________________

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HawgsHead Rest In Peace Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Danville Virginia.The United States of America"In the God of Abraham,Isaac and Jacob We Trust" Posts: 2,012 Rep Power: 0	With all the hoopla surrounding the X-Box 360 I have been mighty tempted to take the plunge and buy one.BUT,then I figure I can take that $500.00 and do a little something or other to one of my gaming rigs.So it's no X-Box for me.I will stick with the tried and true PC! __________________ Rig specs to the left in the boxes....X-Box 360 w/Hitachi 42" HDTV....If Darwins theory of evolution is true then why are monkeys still monkeys?It takes much more faith to believe in Darwin's theory over the Genesis account of creation.

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blown503 HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: S. Indiana Posts: 573 Rep Power: 0	I saw how much the xbox 360 was going to cost, so I built an AMD 64 fx57 and it was like getting 25% of a xbox killer! __________________

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BWX unplugged Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: USNY Posts: 19,669 Rep Power: 110 System Specs	X-Box Schmex-Box.. __________________

Nov 23, 2005, 06:17 AM	#29
Prince_Link HardwareHeaven Addict Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 274 Rep Power: 0	lets look at the arguments Console pro's games will work without needing an upgrade controller is useful for some games Cons can't increase the resolution as desired FPS games suck with controllers can't be upgraded PC pro's Upgradeability can change resolution FPS rocks with a mouse and keyboard the mouse rocks Cons need to uprade newer games need need new parts windows activation. conclusion the pc still owns that pos console. Gates sucks! __________________

Nov 23, 2005, 12:28 PM	#30
g35x Hellhound Pilot Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Deptford, New Jersey Posts: 1,100 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	my friends alway say they cant wait for the perfect console......know what xbox will evolve into soon??? a band of computer like alienware lol a console is basically a computer now......and all console games r make on pcs.....so pcs own consoles =D __________________