Console gaming really is a race to the bottom! Death to Consoles!

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VirtualLarry

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NEWS FLASH - PS3 came out over 3 years ago, XBox 360 over 4 years ago. It IS 4+ year old technology. Only a complete technology nimwit would expect aging consoles to keep up technologically with state-of-the-art PCs.

Here's the kicker...while those PC gamers are spending $1000 or so every other year to upgrade their machines to be able to push the state of the art, console gamers pay somewhere between $300-$600 every, oh, 4-8 years on a new console.
Except for the fact that console gamers have to shell out $300-400 dollars every 2-3 years, because their Sony piece-of-shit 3 breaks down on them.

(Everyone with a PS3 that I know of, that had one at launch, is on their second console. At least.)
 

JackBurton

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Except for the fact that console gamers have to shell out $300-400 dollars every 2-3 years, because their Sony piece-of-shit 3 breaks down on them.

(Everyone with a PS3 that I know of, that had one at launch, is on their second console. At least.)

Give me a break. I have a 60GB PS3 and an 80GB PS3 (MGS4 bundle) and both have been running perfect since I bought them. Where is the extra cost for me? :rolleyes:
 

mchammer187

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Except for the fact that console gamers have to shell out $300-400 dollars every 2-3 years, because their Sony piece-of-shit 3 breaks down on them.

(Everyone with a PS3 that I know of, that had one at launch, is on their second console. At least.)

I think you mean Xbox

Still using a launch PS3 here
 

Deeko

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Jun 16, 2000
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Except for the fact that console gamers have to shell out $300-400 dollars every 2-3 years, because their Sony piece-of-shit 3 breaks down on them.

(Everyone with a PS3 that I know of, that had one at launch, is on their second console. At least.)

I have a launch 20GB PS3, I didn't even buy it new, I got it on eBay, and its still running just fine. Actually, I don't know a single person who has had a PS3 die.

In fact, I have owned a PS3, Wii, Gamecube, PS2, Dreamcast, N64, PSX, Super Nintendo, and NES....none of them died. I can't really vouch for the systems I've since gotten rid of, but I used them all for at least 5 years and they all still worked when I gave them away or sold them.
 

AstroManLuca

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I think you mean Xbox

Still using a launch PS3 here

I think you mean PS2.

I've heard about how great the PS3's hardware is. And at least with the Xbox 360, MS has given users an extended warranty to cover hardware failures.

But the PS2? That thing's DVD drive is a ticking time bomb that WILL fail given time. Sony has never even bothered to fix the issue in newly built systems. It's still using a DVD drive that makes $10 budget Wal-Mart DVD players look reliable.
 

mchammer187

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I think you mean PS2.

I've heard about how great the PS3's hardware is. And at least with the Xbox 360, MS has given users an extended warranty to cover hardware failures.

But the PS2? That thing's DVD drive is a ticking time bomb that WILL fail given time. Sony has never even bothered to fix the issue in newly built systems. It's still using a DVD drive that makes $10 budget Wal-Mart DVD players look reliable.

I will agree there

I have a launch PS2 that will read "some" games but it is finicky as hell
 

fantolay

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I got an HDTV for my 360 and haven't one back to PC since.

I like how the games are all able to run on the 360, doesn't make me worry about computer specs only to find out it has a glitch or compatability error. I also get other incentives like Achievements and stuff.

I really would only go back to the PC right now for a platformer only on PC- whicch there aren't many of that I desire if any, or an MMORPG
 

Terzo

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Dec 13, 2005
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I recently purchased a PS3 120 gig, which is the first console I've owned. Before that I played primarily on the computer (though I have played a few games on other people's systems, most notably Forza 1, Okami, and Shadows of the Colossus). With that said I'll weigh in with my opinion.

A big advantage of the ps3 is the ease of playing games. This is much more noticeable to me since I use Ubuntu as my primary OS. That means if I want to play a game it must have a linux version (few do), try and get it to work with WINE (hit and miss), or reboot into windows (probably best solution but I almost never do). With the ps3 all I have to do is turn it on, switch the input on my monitor, and insert the disc (or select game if on PSN). I now game around 2-3 hours a week. When I had just my computer I would rarely game, and when I did it would occur in "binge" sessions.
Another advantage is that I don't have to worry about capable hardware. When considering purchasing Bad Company 2, I wondered if my PC would be capable. While I understand that new games can be played on relatively old hardware I fear that I'm lagging a bit too far behind. For what it's worth, I am still on s939. Conversely, if I were to purchase it for the ps3 I am practically assured it will run smoothly.

Regarding arguments about costs for hardware and accessories and whatnot...
As others have mentioned, the cost of a computer isn't that great. My core system was bought used (athlon 4400, 2 gig ddr, 8800gt) for $205. I got my case, ps, and optical drive for ~$70. Until recently I had been using two old hard drives, but even upgrading those didn't cost much, given today's sales and hard drive prices. These costs have been spread out over a roughly 5 year period (going by the oldest component). Sure, if you need to have the latest and greatest a computer will outcost a console, but if you're content with older technology a pc can be as cheap as a console. Plus, the ability to upgrade and do repairs yourself is quite handy.
I agree that counting the cost of a display for consoles is stupid. Computers need an output as well, and you could use whatever size you want for either input. However, while tv's do more than just display console games, a computer does *much* more than display pc games. The utility of a computer far outweighs the utility of a television.

In my case, the pc has the advantage in game costs. There are a ton of older games available for dirt cheap and new games tend to fall in price relatively quickly. There is less price elasticity with ps3 games in my experience. LittleBigPlanet still seems to be around $30 used, while the GOTY version is pushing 45. Demon's Souls has a similar price point and unfortunately there doesn't seem to be a demo. I would consider renting games, but at my anemic pace I would be lucky to finish one game a month. And while console games don't have to deal with DRM, I avoid that issue on the pc by not buying games with DRM.

I have no regrets about purchasing the ps3, and I absolutely *love* flower. It's a nice way to spend 15 minutes winding down at the end of the day. Mirror's Edge is pretty cool, although I would prefer to run it from the hd; the disc accessing sound the ps3 makes is very grating. I have played the demos for LBP and Valkyria Chronicles and am waiting to find them at the right price. I also tried Brutal Legend, which has a delightful tone, but the gameplay itself isn't up my alley. It's a game I would rather watch someone else play.

As someone else said, if you can afford it get both a computer and console and enjoy the best of both worlds.
 

xenomorphdrone

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To keep it simple, I like console gaming because I never need to worry about constantly changing system requirements. I just do not have the time to upgrade my PC every 6 months, and the free time I get I want to actually spend it enjoying playing games. I'm comfortable with the Xbox 360 and an HDTV, although I do prefer playing games on a PC.
 

zerocool84

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Nov 11, 2004
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I don't know why people feed into the PC gaming troll. Obvious by my signature I spent a lot of money on my computer but I still have my PS3, 360, and Wii cus I enjoy playing with people and there's many good games that you can't get on PC. PC gamers spend a lot of money to play games in the best quality possible but console's are easy to use and not everyone wants to tinker with something to get it to work properly. There are certain types of games that are better played on a PC and some that are better played on a console. Why can't we all just get along???
 

TheStu

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I get angry at Online FPSs on the PC. I don't on the PS3. So, that is my reason. Others may have their own.
 

TheVrolok

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Actually, I love it as a blu-ray player. Zero complaints. And as a media streamer/netflix streamer. And I like CoD on it, I just am not impressed, esp with the graphics.

This. I LOVE my PS3 as a BRD player/Netflix streamer. I have a bunch of games that I enjoy, but as far as graphics go.. they've got nothing on a high end PC.