Which Console?

[AdmiralKanos]

Yes, but most of them shouldn't be allowed to buy PCs, they're too stupid even to use Windows. And unfortunately, Windows is also very stupid, which means that there're an infinite number of things that can go wrong at any moment.

My life would be so much easier if everyone who bought a computer just for browsing the web and typing the odd Word document bought a fucking Mac.

Most people prefer paying less money for things.

And although PCs have theoretically better graphical performance than consoles, it rarely shows in the actual game. In fact, despite the fact that they're all now outdated hardware, I've only got one game on the PC that looks as pretty as the console offerings, Unreal 2, and in terms of actually being a game Metroid Prime hands it it's bloody and beaten ass.

Have you tried comparing them on an actual monitor rather than a TV set, which blurs resolution? The demands on a game which is going to be displayed on a genuine computer monitor at high resolution are FAR higher than they are on something which is going to be displayed on a low-resolution TV. And most PC games can be cranked up to high-res if the card has the juice for it, while the number of XBox games which support HDTV resolution is very low.

Besides, certain games like C&C Generals wouldn't work too well on a console, because you really need to have the clarity and control scheme (it's probably good that you can't do LAN multiplayer between PCs and consoles for FPS games because the guy on the PC would ass-rape the guy on the console). And I hate those fucking console game controllers; who designed those damned things?

[Ghost Rider]

Besides, certain games like C&C Generals wouldn't work too well on a console, because you really need to have the clarity and control scheme (it's probably good that you can't do LAN multiplayer between PCs and consoles for FPS games because the guy on the PC would ass-rape the guy on the console). And I hate those fucking console game controllers; who designed those damned things?

RTS have been tried on the console and failed horribly for the reason you've given(Dune 2000, Starcraft, Command and Conquer...hell most things that require multiple buttons tend to suffer)

As for Game controllers...I dunno brain dead slugs?

Last good controller was the Saturn Six Button JAPANESE version(some say the Genesis six-button but for me too loose). Most controller these days just have a wee bit too much going on.

[Shogoki]

Yes, but most of them shouldn't be allowed to buy PCs, they're too stupid even to use Windows. And unfortunately, Windows is also very stupid, which means that there're an infinite number of things that can go wrong at any moment.

My life would be so much easier if everyone who bought a computer just for browsing the web and typing the odd Word document bought a fucking Mac.

And although PCs have theoretically better graphical performance than consoles, it rarely shows in the actual game. In fact, despite the fact that they're all now outdated hardware, I've only got one game on the PC that looks as pretty as the console offerings, Unreal 2, and in terms of actually being a game Metroid Prime hands it it's bloody and beaten ass.

I guess double clicking is too much of a mental effort.
Anyone who says using a pc to do word or email is too hard can't use a mac either because he's a retarded. If you can use a mac manage to run a program on a mac, you can do it on a pc, if you manage to do it on a pc, you can do it on a mac, no matter what Steve Jobs wants you to think and what those switch comercials tell you. (By the way, im not flaming the mac or anything, just that particular idea)

On graphics, you are obliously a console fanboy, try running a console on a hi res monitor, like the pc uses, pretty much every 1-2 year old game on the pc looks better than any game on a console. And about metroid, try getting close to an object, any object, and try to find a quality texture, there is none.

[Zoink]

I'd vote for XBOX if I could. But since not, I suppose I'll vote PS2.

I was never much of a console player, but when I last considered buying a new computer, I realised that I was going to spend all sorts of money just to play games. I was kinda hoping to get out of doing that, my existing computer is fine for Office, internet, and even AutoCAD, ie. its an OK tool. The Xbox was the price of your average video card and let me play the game I wanted (Morrowind) at the time, so it was an easy choice.

[mauldooku]

Yes, but most of them shouldn't be allowed to buy PCs, they're too stupid even to use Windows. And unfortunately, Windows is also very stupid, which means that there're an infinite number of things that can go wrong at any moment.

My life would be so much easier if everyone who bought a computer just for browsing the web and typing the odd Word document bought a fucking Mac.

And although PCs have theoretically better graphical performance than consoles, it rarely shows in the actual game. In fact, despite the fact that they're all now outdated hardware, I've only got one game on the PC that looks as pretty as the console offerings, Unreal 2, and in terms of actually being a game Metroid Prime hands it it's bloody and beaten ass.

I guess double clicking is too much of a mental effort.
Anyone who says using a pc to do word or email is too hard can't use a mac either because he's a retarded. If you can use a mac manage to run a program on a mac, you can do it on a pc, if you manage to do it on a pc, you can do it on a mac, no matter what Steve Jobs wants you to think and what those switch comercials tell you. (By the way, im not flaming the mac or anything, just that particular idea)

On graphics, you are obliously a console fanboy, try running a console on a hi res monitor, like the pc uses, pretty much every 1-2 year old game on the pc looks better than any game on a console. And about metroid, try getting close to an object, any object, and try to find a quality texture, there is none.

I don't think that Vendetta was trying to make a point about graphics, but rather about gameplay.

[Darth Wong]

I don't think that Vendetta was trying to make a point about graphics, but rather about gameplay.

Did you not notice this part?

In fact, despite the fact that they're all now outdated hardware, I've only got one game on the PC that looks as pretty as the console offerings, Unreal 2, and in terms of actually being a game Metroid Prime hands it it's bloody and beaten ass.

He's saying that console graphics beat PC graphics because they look nice on a TV with big fuzzy pixels.

[mauldooku]

I don't think that Vendetta was trying to make a point about graphics, but rather about gameplay.

Did you not notice this part?

In fact, despite the fact that they're all now outdated hardware, I've only got one game on the PC that looks as pretty as the console offerings, Unreal 2, and in terms of actually being a game Metroid Prime hands it it's bloody and beaten ass.

He's saying that console graphics beat PC graphics because they look nice on a TV with big fuzzy pixels.

Sorry, I noticed the italicized "game", hastily read his post, and assumed he was commenting on gameplay. My bad for poor comprehension.

[Shogoki]

No problem .

The game problem is very subjective, as i have not played a single game on a console that's as much fun to me as Battlefield 1942.

[mauldooku]

No problem .

The game problem is very subjective, as i have not played a single game on a console that's as much fun to me as Battlefield 1942.

I tend to use the computer for online multiplayer (Starcraft: Broodwar, TFC), and emulation of older games (Both of which are, IMHO, the 2 best items the computer has going for it). I bought a GCN, mainly for the exclusives (Resident Evil Remake, Zelda, Mario, F-Zero, StarFox, etc.). I tend to not care that much about graphics/sound, which is why I'm blasting through Jet Force Gemini on my '64 at the moment on a mono sound '18 inch TV