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How many of you still play games using computer
January 27, 2011 at
11:34 AM
I was just wondering that this might be an interesting topic to talk about.
I used to play games using my PC 3 years ago, The trouble I found was the constant requirement for upgrades. New games keep demanding more computing and graphics power to play. Finally I gave up on the PC and bought the PS3 instead. Now I feel much happy as I don't have to go through hardware requirements once again.
I still see some sder's interested in powerful graphics card even today.
So the question is...how many of you guys still use the computer to play video games, If yes, then how do you guys keep up with the constant upgrades demanded by the new games these days? If you keep on upgrading, don't you think thats not economical?
Do you guys think switching to XBOX or PS3 makes sense?
Note: Consider only games that require high end graphics like MOH, COD, etc.....
Advantages on using PS3/XBOX 360
1...No need for any hardware upgrade.
2...Games can be easily resold on ebay. No DRM problems.
3...Can use this sitting on a couch and play using a big screen TV. More comfort.
4...Get more controllers, then the whole family can have a very good time with games. More suitable for time pass during special occasions like friends get togethers.
I used to play games using my PC 3 years ago, The trouble I found was the constant requirement for upgrades. New games keep demanding more computing and graphics power to play. Finally I gave up on the PC and bought the PS3 instead. Now I feel much happy as I don't have to go through hardware requirements once again.
I still see some sder's interested in powerful graphics card even today.
So the question is...how many of you guys still use the computer to play video games, If yes, then how do you guys keep up with the constant upgrades demanded by the new games these days? If you keep on upgrading, don't you think thats not economical?
Do you guys think switching to XBOX or PS3 makes sense?
Note: Consider only games that require high end graphics like MOH, COD, etc.....
Advantages on using PS3/XBOX 360
1...No need for any hardware upgrade.
2...Games can be easily resold on ebay. No DRM problems.
3...Can use this sitting on a couch and play using a big screen TV. More comfort.
4...Get more controllers, then the whole family can have a very good time with games. More suitable for time pass during special occasions like friends get togethers.
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The point being not ever PC gamer constantly upgrades, and it's not required by any means.
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I find sitting on a couch and playing the game on a big screen tv with PS3 is more comforatble. what do you say?
The point being not ever PC gamer constantly upgrades, and it's not required by any means.
yes, but you must first boot the computer, access the game file, start the game, then finally go to the couch and start using the controller.
Whereas in a PS3, all you need to do is put the game disc only once, the rest can be done from your cough whenever you want to play the video game.
Whereas in a PS3, all you need to do is put the game disc only once, the rest can be done from your cough whenever you want to play the video game.