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re use some of ur old parts and build a gaming pc
    
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PC Gaming is the way it should be. I hate consoles.
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Originally Posted by alex98uk View Post
Forza, Gran Turismo, Fifa etc... all games that are either exclusive to consoles or are much better on. Continue?

GTR series, Rfactor, Race 07. TRUE sims
fifa = pc too
PC has much more MMO's
also, good FREE games
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Game-pads annoy the **** outta me!
    
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post #25 of 61
Why does apple sell? Because it's simple and it works.

Same goes for consoles.

/That is the truth.
There are many people out there that are afraid of computers, user intervention, configuring, etc. They just want an idiot proof plug and play experience. And I don’t blame them, sometimes I wish I had a console so I won't reinstall windows, find drivers and miscellaneous software.

Other people are poor. They have a slow old pc that suffices for their needs, so instead of spending a large amount on a new system (no easy upgrade since their system is just too old) they buy an XBOX since they are so damn cheap and mod it.

Yes all the people that I know in my country have pirated consoles so they won't pay for the games *keep in mind I live in a P O O R country, whilst I know a handful of people who buy from time to time original games and software for their PC's
Edited by _Marvin_ - 4/4/10 at 11:38am
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post #26 of 61
I definitely believe that OC gaming is much more expensive then consul gaming.

How ever i do believe that use PC gamers do pay a premium for our equipment for a reason.
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post #27 of 61
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Originally Posted by dasparx View Post
GTR series, Rfactor, Race 07. TRUE sims
None come close to what Forza or Gran Turismo are. I didn't say they were sims and having played all 3 games you named, they are completely different.

Quote:
Originally Posted by dasparx View Post
fifa = pc too
Ha, ever played it on PC? It's tragic. The only good PC football game is Pro Evo and that's not great.


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PC has much more MMO's
Meh, don't play MMO's
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I'm a PC Gamer at heart, but consoles are just so much better with company around. You really can't play games like Rockband/Guitar Hero or Super Smash Bros on the PC with other friends in the same room.

It has its place.
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post #29 of 61
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I'm a PC Gamer at heart, but consoles are just so much better with company around. You really can't play games like Rockband/Guitar Hero or Super Smash Bros on the PC with other friends in the same room.

It has its place.
Yup, i've always been a PC gamer through and through, but at times consoles are excellent. We get 8 guys in our house and have mass Fifa or Perfect Dark sessions. So epic, couldn't do that on PC
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post #30 of 61
If I could hook up a mouse and keyboard to my ps3 and game on my projector, I'd probably play it more

I much prefer PC gaming, but for the sake of argument, I bought my dozen-or-so ps3 games for ~$25 each, which is similar to prices on Steam deals. You just have to wait for them to drop in price a bit and buy them used. BDs don't scratch, so used is as good as new (wouldn't say the same for 360).

The other thing I'll give consoles is local multiplayer, much easier to get a decent LAN party going with 2 consoles than say 6+ computers.
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