I agree on all points, but am still struggling to see why someone would want a console AND a high-end computer, save for covering all the bases. Besides a few exclusives and what not, is there a compelling reason for someone like me to get a console?
Well, considering you mostly enjoy adventure games and RPGs/online RPG, I don't think there's a particular reason for YOU to get a console, since you can usually play more of those games on the PC than on a console, particularly the former. But for a gamer who likes sports games, arcade style games, etc., even first person shooters, you'd probably want a console. Less hassle, and, depending upon the console, a more unified and simplified online play experience if that's your sort of thing. Again, a nice no-fuss, no-muss approach. Everything just works and is already optimized.
If someone prefers mostly RTS games, I'd say stick with a PC. If someone prefers mostly TBS games, I'd say stick with a PC. Adventures/text adventures, stick with a PC. For now, even MMORPGs, definitely stick with a PC. For everything else that immediately comes to mind, there are compelling arguments for use of a console over a PC, including primary development on the console side, better selection, less hassle and more robust or unified online features.
Of course the Wii is pretty much its own argument, as it doesn't really play the latest games, just modified versions of them, which is neither good nor bad, it just is what it is. The thing with the Wii is the unique control paradigm.
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Armchair Arcade, Inc.
I agree on all points, but am still struggling to see why someone would want a console AND a high-end computer, save for covering all the bases. Besides a few exclusives and what not, is there a compelling reason for someone like me to get a console?
Well, considering you mostly enjoy adventure games and RPGs/online RPG, I don't think there's a particular reason for YOU to get a console, since you can usually play more of those games on the PC than on a console, particularly the former. But for a gamer who likes sports games, arcade style games, etc., even first person shooters, you'd probably want a console. Less hassle, and, depending upon the console, a more unified and simplified online play experience if that's your sort of thing. Again, a nice no-fuss, no-muss approach. Everything just works and is already optimized.
If someone prefers mostly RTS games, I'd say stick with a PC. If someone prefers mostly TBS games, I'd say stick with a PC. Adventures/text adventures, stick with a PC. For now, even MMORPGs, definitely stick with a PC. For everything else that immediately comes to mind, there are compelling arguments for use of a console over a PC, including primary development on the console side, better selection, less hassle and more robust or unified online features.
Of course the Wii is pretty much its own argument, as it doesn't really play the latest games, just modified versions of them, which is neither good nor bad, it just is what it is. The thing with the Wii is the unique control paradigm.
Wii: 1345 2773 2048 1586 | PS3: ArmchairArcade
Bill Loguidice, Managing Director | Armchair Arcade, Inc.
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Bill Loguidice, Managing Director
Armchair Arcade, Inc.