lostsoul62
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What is so good about the xbox that I have to spend $400 vs my PC?
PC vs xbox
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kobaj
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Except in selection of games. Where you've got your choice between xbox ports, or ps3 ports. I love my pc, and I love pc gaming. But damn, there isn't much out there for pc anymore.
Bacon
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^That
Most of my friends don't have a real need for a computer since they have their smart phones, so they end up buying an xbox or ps3.
Hyper_Kagome
Well-Known Member
Kinect, game selection, community... everything they've posted here already. Netflix, Hulu Plus (for the US), Zune... number of thing. The stuff they have coming for the Xbox 360 in the coming months that they've presented at E3 are interesting ones.
PohTayToez
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I'd say the biggest factor is convenience. A console means no need to upgrade hardware (usually), all (with a few exceptions) games work with no compatibility issues, and requires little setup and no software installation. Obviously PC gaming has it's benefits too.
Quiltface
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matter of preference... I prefer pc gaming for FPS and RTS games... everything else i prefer my PS3. Netflix and hulu isnt really a benefit since you can get that on a computer too. And I would look at pohtaytoes negative as a positive, the fact that you can upgrade your pc. I believe PC graphics vs Xbox graphics are better too given the right equipment. You can play BluRays on a pc you cant on an Xbox. Maybe thats not a big deal to you... maybe it is.
Aastii
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Other than friends I know IRL, the community is awful. Bunch of whiny kids, or 1337 peoplec alling everyone noobs, or people spouting crap down the mic. Not my idea of a good community, not when you compare it to PC where you can avoid people like that pretty easily, and where you can get into a clan/community extremely easily so you actually meet and know people, rather than play a game with someone that is an online warrior for half an hour
PC can do all of that...
The only reason for a console is certain console exclusive games that you might like and the simplicity. You don't need to install games on a console (for the most part), you can just plug it in and play
GamingMonitors
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The online gaming experience is far superior compared to PC! Plus you can use a large tv screen at that! 
salvage-this
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The online gaming experience is far superior compared to PC! Plus you can use a large tv screen at that!
I would disagree. I have played on both a bit and I can say that in my experience PC gamers are a lot more fun to play with. Less young kids that throw temper tantrums whenever they die...
As far as TVs go, Anything tv that you would want to hook up an Xbox to you can also use with a PC. (or 3 of them in Eyefinity, or projectors
) Not to mention that I think that I good widescreen monitor gives a way better picture than a standard TV.
1337dingo
Active Member
well i like it, i always find some pretty awesome people, PS3 on the other hand, bunch of trolls on there
I would say if you play games then buy a console because you will find a wide variety of games,you can easily play multiplayer with your friends,as me being a computer fan,when I go to my friends place and they have a xbox 360,so playing Smackdown Vs Raw is so fun,so it basically depends on your need.: – )
Motorcharge
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I've been playing my xbox a lot more lately for a few reasons. I can have friends over to play without the hassle of LANing, it's a lot easier to move around from place to place, better selection of games, used games, ect.
For years I was a die hard PC gamer but lately it seems most PC games are badly programmed ports or you HAVE to have an internet connection which blows if your connection dies for a while.
Though at the same time xbox games are getting worse and worse. They're damn near all released as betas now so they can get as much money as possible and just release patches later via xbox live. Frankly I think that's just shitty because not everyone has xbox live or a broadband connection. It's not fair that people who don't live where broadband is available get stuck with a half finished product and no way to patch it.
For years I was a die hard PC gamer but lately it seems most PC games are badly programmed ports or you HAVE to have an internet connection which blows if your connection dies for a while.
Though at the same time xbox games are getting worse and worse. They're damn near all released as betas now so they can get as much money as possible and just release patches later via xbox live. Frankly I think that's just shitty because not everyone has xbox live or a broadband connection. It's not fair that people who don't live where broadband is available get stuck with a half finished product and no way to patch it.
mihir
VIP Member
All this.
An XBOX cannot even begin to compare with a computer.
I just like XBOX for one thing that is playing Smackdown vs Raw.But now I can play the PS2 version on my PC also.
jonnyp11
New Member
know this is late, but for the guy that said kinect, first, currently it aint got crap to play, but there are a few good titles coming winter, second, they are programing a pc version supposedly, said it on xplay or attack of the show and i remember it sounded right but don't remember what
plutoniumman
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I prefer PC. I used to be xbox all the way.
Pros of PC:
* If part goes bad, just buy a new part instead of an entire new system.
* PCs do so much more than consoles. (ie work, etc)
Pros of Xbox/console:
* Stick-in disc, start playing game. (Except PS3; all games I have for PS3 had to install for >30 minutes)
* Really easy to install updates
Cons of PC:
* The copy protection on some games makes it easier & more convenient to just pirate the game.
* Poor ports makes games not run as well as they could; this means you need excessively powerful hardware to play a lot of games.
Cons of consoles:
* If 1 single part goes bad, you have to buy a whole new system. (I’ve gone through 2 xboxs, not buying a 3rd. Both of which could have been fixed for less than $30 each.)
Cons of video games in general:
* They’re distractions.
* Lots of games are half-assed. (When I first played oblivion, I srsly thought they accidentally slipped out a beta)
* Games that are actually fun to play are a thing of the 90s.
* You practically have to take classes to learn the controls & features of each game.
Pros of PC:
* If part goes bad, just buy a new part instead of an entire new system.
* PCs do so much more than consoles. (ie work, etc)
Pros of Xbox/console:
* Stick-in disc, start playing game. (Except PS3; all games I have for PS3 had to install for >30 minutes)
* Really easy to install updates
Cons of PC:
* The copy protection on some games makes it easier & more convenient to just pirate the game.
* Poor ports makes games not run as well as they could; this means you need excessively powerful hardware to play a lot of games.
Cons of consoles:
* If 1 single part goes bad, you have to buy a whole new system. (I’ve gone through 2 xboxs, not buying a 3rd. Both of which could have been fixed for less than $30 each.)
Cons of video games in general:
* They’re distractions.
* Lots of games are half-assed. (When I first played oblivion, I srsly thought they accidentally slipped out a beta)
* Games that are actually fun to play are a thing of the 90s.
* You practically have to take classes to learn the controls & features of each game.
Danda
Member
Each platform, whether it be PC, 360, or PS3 has their pros and cons.
Reason why people go for the 360 (I believe anyway from what my friends tell me) is because of its simplicity and the thought of "Spending $800 USD on a computer is nonsense", which that statement is false. You can get a machine thats between $500-$600 USD that can run much better than the PS3 or a 360.
I prefer the PC because of what it offers. It can do everything and console can do, and more. Granted you must have better knowledge of a PC and how it works, but its nothing too hard to learn.
But its all preference to what they want. Gaming on a controller or a keyboard, which on PC, you can do that.
Reason why people go for the 360 (I believe anyway from what my friends tell me) is because of its simplicity and the thought of "Spending $800 USD on a computer is nonsense", which that statement is false. You can get a machine thats between $500-$600 USD that can run much better than the PS3 or a 360.
I prefer the PC because of what it offers. It can do everything and console can do, and more. Granted you must have better knowledge of a PC and how it works, but its nothing too hard to learn.
But its all preference to what they want. Gaming on a controller or a keyboard, which on PC, you can do that.
