PC, Console or Both?

[bionutter]

I suppose the title says it all. I would like to know the setup you guys have for gaming.
I have both a P.C and PS4.

I built the PC for Star Citizen and use my PS4 as my general game station.

[j123ss]

Just PC, sold my macbook to build it, 780Ti with a FX 8350. I did have an Xbox One as well but once I played a couple of games on that PC... the xbox just looked like trash

[jmike314]

PC is used for FPS games...only way to play them as far as I'm concerned. I use my Xbox for sport games.

[adubbz]

I built up a PC quite a few years ago and gamed with it a LOT...but I recently got a PS4 and have been having fun with that too. Haven't had the drive to upgrade my PC for awhile because it would be a doozy. New MoBo and stuff to get it anywhere good enough to play the newest games.

[bionutter]

I like the "plug and play" aspect of my console.

But I like the input options of a P.C. Mouse, keyboard and joystick FTW.

[IdolEyes787]

I suppose the title says it all. I would like to know the setup you guys have for gaming.
I have both a P.C and PS4.

I built the PC for Star Citizen and use my PS4 as my general game station.

I have a board with a bunch of squares on it.It might be low tech but the graphics are still incredibly lifelike.

I also built a PC but I use that exclusively for furry porn.

[waik]

Mainly have a pc for gaming, but have turned to the dark side and got a ps4

[photographi]

pc and one console is the sweet spot.

[mrmellon]

Consol

[rango3221]

i prefer console for most of my gaming needs

[thebigo]

I like my console because Im alway trying to play catchup with the PC

[Migz]

i use both pc & console! Then you have the best of both! ;)

[senorcheech]

I prefer console for ease of use and local mutiplayer...but also have a PC gaming rig

[dlee021772]

Console, it always works without installing all the mumbo jumbo that a PC requires.

[psob2]

PC, but getting tired of having to build a new one every year or so to have new games run well. thinking about a Console

[jnut]

I play on both console and PC though I prefer gaming on PC with xbox controller over my PS4 if the game is available on both platforms.

[demod8698]

I have a 970 GPU PC and XBONE. PC for graphics and campaign, XBONE for multiplayer. I can't tell you how long I've had to wait to join a game on PC. It's painful. XBONE, works every time.

[dark_knight]

must be PC and console.. but console is my primary gaming device

[Gamer_155]

Ever since my PS2 died back in 2006, I haven't had a console since. I truly feel that the PC is everything I need for gaming and work, tho it is in need of an upgrade lol
[email protected], GTX680, 32GBs RAM

[samirakhan]

I have a pc and consoles due to the exclusives that only come out for the systems but I prefer playing on the PC.

[singularity]

Consoles mainly for the ease of it all. However, my kids only want to play Minecraft on the PC.

[Gribley]

PC for me as I hate joypad type controllers. Mouse and "asdw/space/shift/control" I find natural after too many years of playing.

However, to contradict myself, consoles are much better for family type games (front room gaming) when used with motion controllers

[anon]

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[EliTeSnipeR]

Pc

[rascarl]

I haven't had a console sine the original playstation. PC all the way for me.

[jackl]

Both!

[j0ckinjz]

For me, I think it honestly depends on the game. You ever try to play halo wars or sims on a console? Not fun. PC mouse movements and a full board of programmable keys really open up possibilities consoles don't have. But I personally like consoles more, the controllers and easy to use party chat makes playing with friends just more fun. I know PC has programs for voice chatting but the fact that its not within the game kind of throws me off. :/

[mdk]

both

[JL99]

PC :cool:

[GarionDK]

PC for my Football Manager and Xbox for Fifa

[sean1987]

Both

[batman05]

both...and both consoles.. pc, ps4 and xbox one... i managed to get a cheap xbox off of ebay. not really used it much though. Ryse, forza and a few of the freebies. thats about it really. mainly 50:50 between the pc and ps4. i actually built the pc for elite but decided to go for star citizen instead.

[huhwat00]

Console for me. I'm too cheap for PC.

[jak64950]

PC! I do miss rock band though.

[nerw]

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[huejardon]

Sorry but I am firmly in the PC camp.

I've had consoles in the past but their usage is limited and they do show their age quickly

[mtordo]

The PC is still my optimal platform for games. There are several games that haven't been reproduced on the consoles. Simulation games specially!

[jackclain]

PS4 Consol

[alantam]

Fast PC + Slow Console.

[bucktight]

I find myself going back and forth between both its simply hard to limit yourself to one nowadays

[mjmacky]

I find myself going back and forth between both its simply hard to limit yourself to one nowadays
You make it sound like it's a challenge to not make an effort. Do you break a sweat when someone wipes your ass for you?

[Giveaways]

I'm Like Pc and Xboxes

[Masuta]

Mainly game on xb1 and PC but have PS4 and WiiU for any exclusives (retired xb360-jtag and PS3 to storage)... having said that the WiiU is covered in dust and I think its DVD laser is still virginal.

[majornougat]

Gotta do both, I have a PS4 (multiplatform and Sony exclusives) and Wii U (for Nintendo exclusives) and a PC for everything else as long as my video card can display them with a good framerate

[TankGrrl]

pc for FPS, wii for i dont know what :p

[renhoek93]

I was a huge Console person as a kid now i just do PC when i am bored.

[hellmeat]

I play on PC a lot for online games, and play on PS4 quite a bit for other stuff

[lance554331]

With 4K and VR PC is the way to go.

[kickinitdeep]

Pc , r9 290x , i5 , 16gb ram , does what i need it too .

[svirk33]

pc only for me

[k3rs]

Not biased to one only - PC , XBOX for exclusives and PS for Exclusives

[BABU]

i think pc is best of gaming

[em0]

I play all 3 - prefer PC - use consoles for exclusives.

[coldtart]

I prefer PC for the best gaming experience. It has a lot better in terms of graphics. Although, many young adults prefer PS4 these days because they can play games in the comfort of their homes with more games than PC.

[gameiva]

I personally go with the PC because i have grown up playing various games on the PC and i have also played on the playstation but PC is always interesting.

[petseleh]

PC for sure :ermm:

[Lightbrowser]

For the best gaming experience, I'll prefer a PC. It can be much quicker than that of consoles to upgrade cycle of gaming.

[thepished05]

pc

[gameiva]

Hoestly, I prefer PC over gaming console, does not matter how comfortable the consolers are but gaming on your PC is always fun!!

[mariad]

Have always been a console player never admired playing on PC. I guess the reason i never played even C.S. Had all the PS' currently playing on PS4. Want to get the mod though.

[smallfry]

PC for Better graphics, for now at least. Nintendo emulator :whistling

[mariad]

Nothing beats Playstation graphics

[anon]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0jebvWalQ1Q

[mattbo]

I was an old school PC gamer but as i got older consoles were just easier to keep up with. no upgrades, drivers, etc to worry about.

But lately I've started loving the old school RPG renaissance on PC... most don't require the latest and greatest to look good and they bring back good memories!

[biznoogity]

I've also been a console gamer more than pc, but am slowly switching back now that i have a better system. i enjoy exclusives, but enjoy being able to crank settings up and enjoy the investment.

[EriTay]

I'm in for both. ^.^

[Zorbak]

PC only for the past 20 years! Last console i owned was N64. If it don't have a mouse and keyboard, It ain't getting play in my house.

[bigboi079]

console

[blubber1875]

PC because you can do other things at the same time or look like you are doing work....

[MoiToto]

PC but it cost me the price of a console every 2 years to upgrade

[SeanW]

Both!

[Shnooman]

Both but PS4 just sits and gathers dust :/

[KillerMoth]

Both

[musculos]

Pc Forever

[scerbs]

PC of course!

[ZeroC00l]

I use both. They both have their pros and cons. PC's play MMO's a heck of a lot better. Consoles as you don't need to update drivers etc etc.

[xiontrox]

PC to play alone and Switch to play in family !

[KillerMoth]

Ps4

[nQQ]

PC, as if you stay a generation behind the latest gamers, you saved tons. Deciding to move over to console though for room.

[Student]

PC... I have just built an i7 HTPC... just need to afford a 1080 Graphics card to complete the upgrade lol

[hamidhanafie]

pc

[Animus]

Everything :D
PC, PS, XBOX, WII :D

[Species0001]

PC (i7 2600k + GF 1080 Ti) and I recently bought a PS4 Pro (Amazon Cyber Monday ftw!) for all those console exclusive titles (horizon zero dawn, the last of us, until dawn, uncharted series, heavy rain, beyond two souls, infamous...) I missed out all this time. :D

[thiabenitez]

the pc is the best because you can adapt a change for the better, in this case it could be a video card or more RAM,

[adam1978]

PC , PS4 and Switch

[Mustermann]

PC. Why? Because the versatility of the system and the room scale vr. Just try "onwoard" for once, and you never want to go back to ordinary shooters. Consoles are great for couch gaming,
so I use them for that. But serious gaming if possible allways on the PC.

[arena]

I have several older consoles but stoped buying newer ones since I always use the PC for gaming anyway.

[Chewie]

PC & Pi

[Baggervance]

PC.
Got to love high frame rate with G-sync

[MacGyverSG1]

PC all the way. You can't beat a keyboard and mouse when playing FPS. Those that only know consoles have no idea what they are missing. It sucks that some games are exclusive to XBox or PS.

[Irwin473]

PC all the way. You can't beat a keyboard and mouse when playing FPS. Those that only know consoles have no idea what they are missing. It sucks that some games are exclusive to XBox or PS.

Thats so right FPS games have to be played with mouse and keyboard. I just prefer playing games like FIFA on console.

[Danyyil]

Both maybe

[tecbox]

Console for most gaming, but will play a few things on the PC.

[xz38]

PC for me is much better. Only keep console around for sports but Madden is coming back to PC this year.

[mazriel]

PC - allows any mods and can emulate the consoles I grew up with.

[joneson]

I use a computer, a mobile phone, or a pad. Sp4 is not very used

[Tokeman]

Any, all, everything. I PC game, have tons of consoles, emulate, etc.
Games are games...

[MacGyverSG1]

A lot of younger people don't game on PC. It's smartphones, tablets, consoles for them. It's not until you game on a PC with a keyboard and mouse that you realize what you are missing (for most games anyway).

[booogieboyz]

pc for me ps4 for anything consol

[nQQ]

A lot of younger people don't game on PC. It's smartphones, tablets, consoles for them. It's not until you game on a PC with a keyboard and mouse that you realize what you are missing (for most games anyway).

It's not until you can connect up to a CAVE system that you realize what you are missing
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[anon]

It's not until you can connect up to a CAVE system that you realize what you are missing
181290

Marine Doom in 3D :turned:

[ash1920]

I prefer gaming on PC. It's a pretty cool experience.

[chucksteel]

I have PC Alienware Area 51 R2. Graphics card Nvidia GTX 980. 16Gb. Ram. I don't game like I used to which is why I haven't upgraded my Graphics card. My son has the Playstation 4 and I game with him on his console sometimes too. I really don't have a preference as to console or pc. I enjoy them both.

[Sovikos]

Both!

[camW00dS]

play on console

watch others play on pc

[DuarteSilva]

I only have a computer, a laptop older than this topic. It barely runs anything so it has been quite hard to having a good gaming experience. I'm trying to save up for a PlayStation 4, at least I won't have to worry about hardware and I get to play these amazing exclusives that it has.

[tigerknee]

Console all the way for me...except when it comes to RTS.
I still play Starcraft once every blue moon.

[Crumpy]

Why restrict yourself to one or the other?
I have a 4K PC, PS4, XBox1, XBox 360 and Switch and just use the appropriate tool for the job.

Want to play online PVP, jump on the PS4 or XB1 to avoid encountering hackers/cheats.
Single Player or co-op, use the PC.
10h on the plane, the Switch wins it :)

[IdolEyes787]

Why restrict yourself to one or the other? etc.....
Clearly you don't understand the concept of not having much money. :mellow:

[sinew23]

PC, hands down!

[shaina]

Clearly you don't understand the concept of not having much money. :mellow:

:unsure:

[IdolEyes787]

You're confused because concerning wealth as a person of the Jewish faith you think in terms of diamonds.

[shaina]

You're confused because concerning wealth as a person of the Jewish faith you think in terms of diamonds.

Not just diamonds Idol, any " Valued Gem Stones" will suffice, as well as "Precious Metals" ;), you could call it a tax free growth fund:01:..

On another note... Not sure the last time you were in a Walmart during Christmas or Thanksgiving?? And really viewed who was purchasing video games and consoles, forget other electronics?? But i can tell you it ain't rich or middle class people buddy!!, they are sitting at home on there PC now and making a few clicks and waiting for there purchases to arrive at there door, and that is without delivery fees as well!!. And having to deal with mobs of people;)...

Oh the good ol days Idol.........

But, my real point is that if you really look at most households today, no matter what income?? There is usually more than one game console, you just have to look at sales, and a bit of common sense;). And i will add that i have not paid one cent for a game or console in years (since original xbox360 was released), but i do have more than one game console, and again i don't consider myself rich??..
I would assume you have more than one or three game consoles you have purchased?? Is that false??

[IdolEyes787]

I have more than one or three game consoles that I purchased 10-20 years ago or in layman's terms I have more than one or three fairly expensive doorstops.

Also the last time I was in a Walmart I think was around five years ago.

[shaina]

I have more than one or three game consoles that I purchased 10-20 years ago or in layman's terms I have more than one or three fairly expensive doorstops.
Exactly, but you still purchased consoles, be it a game you really wanted to play or have?? Exclusive maybe to a specific console as well?? To me that is why Nintendo is genius keeping there main line of games exclusive...And you saying expensive then!!!! Look what the games costs now!!


Also the last time I was in a Walmart I think was around five years ago.

So what?? Value Village or No Frills are more frequent shopping places for you rather than Walmart:unsure:, or do you have some Indian/Eskimo tax exempt card or membership you shop at?? Really and truthful that is hard for me to believe your statement.. Even my kids today do a ton of purchasing online but they still go to assorted grocery or purchase in box stores?? Do you think if you had a survey when was the last time you shopped in a Walmart, the majority of people would say "Around five years ago"??......

And to add i have a Xbox One and a Playstation 4 that i use occasionally for watching Netflix, so it is one level above door stop:D.
My older son actually has a Nintendo Switch...........

[dallas590]

95% console, only use pc for Minecraft, LOL, and some exclusive games.

[Geoff_789]

I only use a pc for my gaming needs because I like to have everything neatly packed into one device. But if I'm visiting some friends who have a console then I don't mind playing some fighting games or whatever that doesn't take a lot of investment

[cckwokchun]

I always choose PC over consoles.

PC has better graphics..........if your PC is good enough.

[doobie04]

ps4 for exclusives and pc for multiplayer, because im cheap and dont like having to pay to get on the playstation network to play my games online.

[Animeguy]

always been on console, mainly playstation

[psx10k]

console for me with bits of PC for very specific games (WarCraft II/III, StarCraft I/II). Traditionally I'm a Nintendo owner

[m7773d]

Just PS4 pro here. Looking forward to PS5.

[moulton]

I prefer PC, but starting to prefer Switch more and more with it's portability and decent graphics.

[vidjibear]

Classic Nintendo!

[MacGyverSG1]

I went from Atari 2600 to Intellivision to Atari 5200 to NES to PC.

Never got into Xbox or PS.

[FDL1]

PC and Switch (which I use mainly for PC ports...)

[norinred]

PC all the way, only use consoles for exclusives

[ocubillo]

Console

[cnotemd]

Both - definitely both. But PC only is becoming more and more attractive especially with boxes that can let you stream it to any TV

[pebbles1]

The PC vs Console issue has swung back and forth. Always been a PC person myself- my first computer was the self-build Sinclair MK14- and I coded games for it. So the console never felt 'right'.

But today the PC side is looking very wobbly, as AMD rises (at last) but then happily screws over the PC base with insane GPU price rises, and a deal with Sony and MS to hold back better GPUs until the new consoles arrive.

The new consoles will have better GPUs than the current 2080TI (few of you can believe this today- but its true). Yet their selling price is likely to be no more than 500 dollars (Sony will be more with the VR option).

Today AMD wants 300 dollars for the 8-core CPU alone, and 400 dollars for a (5700xt) GPU alone that will be <50% of the GPU power of either next gen console. Then with a PC, you need all the other components. People building AMD based gaming PCs today are convinced the next gen consoles will be no better- and they are massively wrong.

The only thing that can kill off the gaming PC is consoles better and cheaper in almost every way. Add in the fact of jaw dropping Sony exclusives that won't be on the PC, and I seriously expect a better than 50-50 probability that I'll finally have to go console- and I really really really don't want to do that.

But like I said, today, 99% of PC and console fans have no idea just how powerful Sony and MS's next are going to be. Both companies are currently trying to fake each other out with false low specs. I'd say there's a good chance one will go for >8 zen cores, and that both will have at least TWO GPU chiplets. I just don't see, given the greed in PC component prices, how the gaming PC can compete.

[carlysills]

Console

[dapez]

Depends on the type of game, I guess.

Been playing RTS and FPS on PC forever.
Can't stand Console controllers for these types !

[MacGyverSG1]

Depends on the type of game, I guess.

Been playing RTS and FPS on PC forever.
Can't stand Console controllers for these types !

Yes, keyboard and mouse mandatory for me. Console gamers don't know what they are missing.

[zcollector]

Both - depends on the game really. Sports games like Madden, NFL, Fifa, etc...definitely console. Shooters/RPGs? PC.

[laldabomb8]

both

[anon]

Been playing RTS and FPS on PC forever.
Can't stand Console controllers for these types !


Yes, keyboard and mouse mandatory for me. Console gamers don't know what they are missing.

I somehow finished Quake II on the PlayStation, but still completely agree with this :turned:

[Michiel76]

console all the way!!

[Mandarr]

PC only these days.

[amranmiah121]

For convenience console

[Adrenelin]

I have PC and major consoles. Have you seen the system that combines them all??
Origin Big O I think it's called. Way too expensive but cool.

[Joregan]

Console, for the convenience factor.

[kuba2020]

I always preferred PC you have more options and better quality. Unfortunately games comes out first on consoles.

[ghen]

pc fps

[Radical_Rat]

PC has always been my gaming choice in the past, but recently have moved to the console world as it is less $$ to maintain hardware capable of running the newer games

[skpan1]

Console for me

[Cee9]

PC for FPS and console for party games.

[heyyomarkymark]

PC easy. although its significantly more expensive on hardware and peripherals and the constant want of new stuff lol

[hhknighter]

I am thinking of a console....already use PC for gaming.
Should I get a Nintendo Switch (love Super Smash Bros and RPG), PS4 or Xbox?

[MacGyverSG1]

Wait for the new XBOX and Playstation consoles to be released.

[jackl]

Both!

[ghostman]

Have to agree with other posters, console is convenient, but I admit I play on both console and PC. It depends on if the kids have grabbed the Xbox ;-)

[killer23d]

Playing on PC has been the most heavily investment in the past few years. I stuck with consols.

[povey666]

Both tbh, I used to be PC only but the gap between console and PC has got less and there are more console exclusives these days.

I still collect old NES,MD and Master System Games as well.

[jSchmiez]

Pc preferred, but I've also got the PS4 for all the great Sony exclusives.

[SydBarrett]

My 2080 Ti says PC only, can't afford a console anymore... too much money in my computer at this point.

[momohon]

Definitely both

[geebee]

PC to big a drop to go down to a console, and even more so when you throw in VR

[scrabble123]

Definitely both, but i prefer retro console games, wii, snes and n64 being my fave consoles!

[aka_beavis]

PC only for me

[anon]

Definitely both, but i prefer retro console games, wii, snes and n64 being my fave consoles!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmqG_3-Lvc4

The NES port has many shortcomings compared to the original MSX version, but it was all we had for a very long time. Unlike the DOS version, at least it's winnable...

[ssd_executor]

Both since 2002, but with the latest generation of consoles, i think i'll stay with my PC only.

[Skippynut]

Both

[MegaPain]

Pc

[yffab]

Stadia. There have to be at least a couple of us or they would be shutting it down.

[snowflake222]

Both

[Fingerbang]

PC all the way!

[TMA2]

I'd say console has its moments, but with Steam's 'Big Picture' mode, a controller, and a large TV, it really negates the need aside from exclusives. however, retro consoles will always be fun for modding and nostalgia. playing on an emulator just doesn't have the same ~vibe~

[Jango617]

Pc

[gizmo2323]

PC only here. Last console I had was the xbox 360. With the prices of PC hardware going up over the years it was a choice between having both or focusing on one. Got sucked into the watercooling world so it made the hobby even more expen$ive!

[mawmee]

PC here. Console only limited to SNES.

[Funkin']

Console. All the way. And all my attention will be going toward God of War: Ragnaraok once it's released. It's one of those games that the wait is really a hard thing to do.

[anon]

SNES


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rdU4V4wNiws

[IdolEyes787]

My computer is getting old as fuck but the shitty games they are producing nowadays just don't justify the expense of dropping several grand for a new one. Besides by the time GTA 6 or Elder Scrolls also 6 come out, anything bought now will by out of date anyway. Fuck greedy tech mutherfuckers.

[anon]

Don't cry, most AAA games are polished sequels or reboots anyway. I recommend looking at indie titles as they offer a wider variety (although not exempt from shovelware and clones), plus hardware requirements and prices are usually low.

Or you can sleep until 2032, then get GTA 6 from a bargain bin and your new computer from a yard sale. The kids playing GTA 12 on their holodecks will make fun of you, but that's how you know you're right!

[IdolEyes787]

Or you can sleep until 2032... I'll be dead by then having died in the 2028 American invasion of Canada valiantly hold the line at the Bathurst St Shopper's Drug Mart against the hun.

[megabyteme]

Well... with the future seasons in the US being primarily spring: flooding, summer: drought, fall: hurricane, and winter: unpredictable but cold and wet


We're gonna need all of your natural resources and land. Too bad Trudeau has taken yer guns...

[anon]

In keeping up with current events, Hollywood will make a Rambo sequel where America's most famous war veteran fights LGBTIQ2+ polar bears from his rocket-powered wheelchair.

Spoiler alert: a puddle of maple syrup makes him slip and die, a tragic ending entirely ad-libbed by Stallone.

[IdolEyes787]

Apparently, Italy's now run by Fascists so John will need to deal with them first. They can call that movie The Italian Stallone.

[SilverHawk]

going back to the main topic, I recommend both PC and console. with all the PC handheld and new ones coming out, when you buy PC game, you can play it on the go just like the Nintendo Switch with these PC gaming handheld.

[KillerMoth]

I prefer consoles, but do play PC games from time to time.

[SantaKlaus666]

For quickly turning on a game, Switch is great. Some games are just meant to be played by keyboard + mouse, so I'd say it depends. Lucky if you have access to both.

[MUNFAQQIHA]

The PC is still my optimal platform for games.

[wedwilson]

For gamers who may not want to sit in front of a computer screen after working on a computer all day, a console is an excellent option for gaming. For those who love exploring immersive game worlds, PC gaming is typically the better choice