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How many of you still play games using computer
January 27, 2011 at
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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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Still love you old man.
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I will also admit the increased sex since quitting MMORPGs is definitely a good trade off imo...
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i only have one desktop left, and it's my file/media server. i don't want another one: having a laptop is way more useful.
also: keep in mind i don't even have an external monitor. i don't have headphones or speaker systems. i have one decent mouse left over, and i'm using it at work. we only have one desk. i literally have no system/gaming peripherals left over, so they would be added expenses.
so since it's just a matter of sending it back, it's just like an RMA. i've been doing this long enough that i've gotten bad RAM, optical drives, and other components, even from good brands. i still have to send those back and wait to get them.
i haven't found accessories to be a big expense with the Xbox, though: all our controllers are wired and they only cost ~$30 apiece, so while it's not cheap, it was less than $100 to buy all the accessories we're going to buy. the Kinect is outside the discussion since a comparable product isn't even available for PCs and i'm not going to buy the first generation anyway. again: this is my situation, not yours.
i don't really buy DLC: i have so little time to devote to gaming nowadays that i just play the normal game and move to the next.
it's awesome if you're cool shoestringing a couple desktops together, would rather play on two screens than one, and don't care about enjoying gaming with your friends when they come over or taking your gaming system with you so friends/family can enjoy it, but some have different priorities. notice i never said consoles are better for anyone else: i simply stated they were better for my specific situation. unless you can look at the spreadsheets i made to break down the decision and know my life situation/priorities/tendencies better than me, you really have no rebuttal.