Console Against Pc

[Celt]

The question I'd like to ask is that whilst I use PC for gaming and always have since the PS days.

 

What is the differance between the new consoles, ie; x box, ps2, xbox 360, that would make them as good or better than a PC?

 

As I've not played on any console since the PS and I've mates who have, I get very conflicting feedback. I also build my PC's as gaming riggs and not just the household PC and have never had a problem.

 

Can someone please explain in plain English?

[ans]

A high spec gaming PC will always be technically better than a console because of the fact it can be upgraded on a continual basis.

 

The 360 is probably about the same as a high spec gaming rig right now, but in 6-12 months, it will be lagging behind. The PS2 and Xbox are at least a generation behind so they're not really relevant to PC/Console comparisons these days.

 

I guess the short answer is that there's nothing that makes them technically better, they're just more suited to certain types of games and they're a more social activity. They're also a lot more cost effective given that they're heavily subsidised by manufacturers who recoup their costs through game sales.

 

Consoles are just stockcar PCs

[The Old Git]

I'm not really a gamer but I like the occasional game of Ghost Recon, Call of Duty, etc., and I had playing that type of game on a console controller. Give me a keyboard and mouse any day.

 

Driving type games might be better on a console if you don't have a wheel or console type handset or your PC

[Mr. Sausages]

Consoles go better with big TVs, sofas, mates, and beers.

[flint]

Consoles always seem to have a better range of games, Plus sitting in a big chair with in a nice cosey living room playing your fav game, while it's pi$$ing outside with rain can't be beat.