Is it worth it to sell my PS3 for a Gaming PC?

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alchemist007

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I have always gamed on consoles. I have never gamed on PC. But I feel as though I am missing so much on PC.

So I have decided I may want to sell my PS3 and add in some more money to buy a gaming pc and start enjoying the games I could never get my hands on with a console.

But is it worth it to sell the ps3 and buy a PC?
What do you guys recommend from your experiences?
Does PC live up to the hype?

Thank you for your help...
 
It depends what you want. The PS3 will always be technically the better gaming machine because it's what it's for. However the PC is more of a general machine and the spread of games is a lot larger because of better legacy support and a wider userbase. Look at Steam or xFire for the usage statistics and you'll see they are huge. Games like Call of Duty also are more playable on a PC because you're not knobbled by the controller being fairly cumbersome. Although it is a breeding ground for hackers which makes the game less than fun.

I love to game on my PC. Great community (CF Clan) and the logenivity of games is better as well thanks to modding!
 
you would have to keep in mind about upgrading of computers. with a PS3, you would never have to ask yourself "is my machine good enough for that game?". and also, in term of graphic, PS3 is way better than an average gaming pc. of course, the pc is more versatile, meaning it's great for all kind of games (esp FPS). and if you ever want to play a pc game with a control like a ps3, can always get one from the store. hope i helped in some way :)
 
bm23 said:
you would have to keep in mind about upgrading of computers. with a PS3, you would never have to ask yourself "is my machine good enough for that game?"
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Thats where consoles are perfect for. If you tally it up a console is cheaper then a PC in the long run as well. Thats why consoles are so popular and starting to slowly take the market from the PC that and pirating.
 
Well, considering the lack of must-have games for the PS3 right now, I would say yes. Go for the PC. Mods and almost limitless variety are pros.

However, hacking and costs/system requirements are big cons to consider. Generally, it costs a lot more to make a PC run a game as well as a dedicated gaming machine (though I've seen a guy on some forums construct a 360-equivalent computer for similar cost).
 
the PS3 looks better than the average gaming computer, and costs less. however the difference between a PC and a PS3 is that once you are done gaming, the PC still has a purpose. practically anything can be done on a computer today , and although PC gaming might be more expensive, it's all part of the "you get what you pay for" motto.
 
bm23 said:
you would have to keep in mind about upgrading of computers. with a PS3, you would never have to ask yourself "is my machine good enough for that game?". and also, in term of graphic, PS3 is way better than an average gaming pc. of course, the pc is more versatile, meaning it's great for all kind of games (esp FPS). and if you ever want to play a pc game with a control like a ps3, can always get one from the store. hope i helped in some way :)
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I second this. I would rather put my money into a PC and you can customize. You can always upgrade a PC. And it does more than just gaming.
 
I have always preferred pc's to consoles there is just so much more you can do with them!
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The reason I slowed my computer gaming was because I realized computer gaming companies create games made to work best on specific hardware, that you have to buy if you don't have.

On the other hand, with consoles the individual game manufacturers have to use THEIR talents to get the best quality out of games.
 
I haven't regretted building my gaming PC. Mine would blow the PS3 out the window with performance, but yes cost is a con. But once you have your machine built up to good specs you only have to do upgrades here and there every so often. That will still be costly, but just think of it this way. With your PC, you can watch your movies, surf the web, go on instant messengers, do homework, and everything else you do AND game. Also, you don't have to worry about playing old games as much since they have been on the same media for a while, unless you want to dig back into the days of floppy.

It's really a matter of what you value more I guess. We can only point out the pros and cons.
 
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