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Console or Computer games
What's your pick? Personally, I like console games. While I do play some computer games, they are mostly strategic (Sim City, C&C). Part of it is that up until fairly recently, I never owned a computer that was capable of running the latest, cutting edge games. Even once I got to that point, having to boot up, and find the CD, and wait for everything to load just took me out of the mood. At least with my console, I throw in the disc, turn on and just wait a few minutes.
I used to play Flight Simulator alot and did pick up the 2004 edition. I'm trying to find a HOTAS controller so I can get the full experience. Anyway, just curious.
If anyone plays XBox, I'm on there daily...same name (Big Calhoun). Usually I play Rainbow Six 3, but also have XIII, Crimson Wings (sp?), and Mech Assault (who doesn't have that?), and Ghost Recon (Island Storm and the first one...forget the title). I have PS2 also, but haven't been impressed with the online offering.
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I also prefer console games, although I prefer the GameCube to the Xbox and PS2. I rarely turn on the PS2 these days. Most of my PC gaming is emulation of old consoles and handhelds. [:D]
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I used to prefer PC games, but the ones I liked take too much time (RPG's like Baldur's Gate and Neverwinter Nights) or are too violent to be playing now that my kids are watching me (First Person Shooters- I really like Shogo). Now, I need games that I can pick up and play for 10-30 minutes, or less, and not worry about damaging my children's minds. Now I stick to my playstation. tekken 3 (no blood or guts) after the kids go to bed and GranTurismo 2 while they are awake. Marcus, my 4 year old loves to play the "race car game" with me. I can't tell you how hard it is to snag first place in a Le Mans car with a 2 year old (Lars) crawling all over you!
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I prefer PC, because the main games I play are strategy and fps games, and neither of these are ever close to the speed of play you can get with a mouse and keyboard.
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Strategy games I can see. It is so much easier to be able to point and click to actions or a spot in a map. I've never had much luck with FPS on a PC. As an example, I never played Doom until I had a Pentium machine...always was behind the curb. I also find it easier to navigate in a FPS with a game pad instead of a mouse. I always over-compensate when using the mouse to aim.
One thing I'm kind of looking forward to is the new Sony handheld. THe large screen and still shots they have shown so far have been amazing. Of course, it could be a different story once games are released.
Did anyone ever buy/use the Virtual Boy. That was that red machine from Nintendo that was supposed to offer virtual gaming. It flopped, but there were a few diehards that hung in. I wouldn't mind getting my hands on one just to tinker with it.
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Strategy games I can see. It is so much easier to be able to point and click to actions or a spot in a map. I've never had much luck with FPS on a PC. As an example, I never played Doom until I had a Pentium machine...always was behind the curb. I also find it easier to navigate in a FPS with a game pad instead of a mouse. I always over-compensate when using the mouse to aim.
One thing I'm kind of looking forward to is the new Sony handheld. THe large screen and still shots they have shown so far have been amazing. Of course, it could be a different story once games are released.
Did anyone ever buy/use the Virtual Boy. That was that red machine from Nintendo that was supposed to offer virtual gaming. It flopped, but there were a few diehards that hung in. I wouldn't mind getting my hands on one just to tinker with it.
If you want proof that PC is better for fps game than a console try counter-strike for xbox and counter-strike for PC, this is the number one multiplayer FPS game in the world for several years and the turning rate is soooo slow on a console that if they let them play together you couldn't win versus anyone of similar skill on the PC.
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How much are you offering? [:D]
I have four VB's. I got them at Meijer's after they flopped for $20 each. I got my first 3DO that way too. I love Mario Tennis. I won't sell them becuase they will never be emulated correctly.
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With respect to raw processing power, theres no doubt in my mind that a PC is better. That is one of the reasons that I never got into PC gaming because it was hard for me to stay ahead of the curve. Now that I can, I've grown acustomed to playing games on a console. Playability wise, I think a console is the way to go. Give me a game pad, tell me what the buttons do, and let me rip. I can't be bothered with having to remember what keys do what. There are also games made for consoles that we may never see on a PC, although that seems to be happening less and less. Overall, a console gives me a better experience.
With respect to the point you made about turning, how does that work with two people playing on a PC but with different hardware...say a 1ghz P4 and a 3ghz P4 with HT; wouldn't someone also have an advantage in that situation?
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You bet you can have a hardware advantage. My father-in-law used to paste me all the time playing unreal2KT, until I got a better machine. When playing over the internet, the speed of your connection might be the biggest factor, though.
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Baldur's Gate is the bomb! Of course, I only finished the first one, and that was after a year break and returning to it...I can't find my saves for BG2 [V] Definately not hard core enough to replay 60 hours of the game though.
I prefer PC games, but I do also enjoy playing Gamecube staples like Wind Waker and Smash Brothers. I don't believe in violence corrupting youth and whatnot, I think it's more that parent's won't take accountability for bad parenting when their kids go crazy or act out.