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The Cost - PC vs Console Gaming?

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  • #452
    runawaybishop
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,534 ✭✭✭runawaybishop


    Genghiz Cohen wrote: »
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    I'm a majority, bow to me.


  • #453
    Dave_The_Sheep
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,583 ✭✭✭Dave_The_Sheep


    runawaybishop wrote: »
    I'm a majority, bow to me.

    So are insects.


  • #454
    runawaybishop
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,534 ✭✭✭runawaybishop


    Dave_The_Sheep wrote: »
    So are insects.

    They use pcs to game also, no opposable thumbs.


  • #455
    ScumLord
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 28,787 ✭✭✭✭ScumLord


    danthefan wrote: »
    so paying a relatively large amount for a gaming PC mightn't be the best idea.
    I see what you mean, I use my PC for work and as a media centre so had no problem justifying the cost. I was getting more than just a gaming machine.


  • #456
    danthefan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,770 ✭✭✭danthefan


    ScumLord wrote: »
    I see what you mean, I use my PC for work and as a media centre so had no problem justifying the cost. I was getting more than just a gaming machine.

    Yes well that's fair enough, I wouldn't dream of telling someone how to spend their own money, just for limited gaming there's a argument for a console.


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  • #457
    ScumLord
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 28,787 ✭✭✭✭ScumLord


    danthefan wrote: »
    Yes well that's fair enough, I wouldn't dream of telling someone how to spend their own money, just for limited gaming there's a argument for a console.
    Although, you could also argue if your not going to be playing too many games a PC would be better as you'll get alternative uses out of it. :D


  • #458
    norrie rugger
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,656 ✭✭✭norrie rugger


    I have all but stopped watching TV, since I built my games PC. More to do with Netflix and players etc.
    It is connected to my TV through HDMI and I can watch DVD/BluRay/Downloads/Streams, game, listen to music, browse and do everyday PC stuff.

    My PS3 or Wii now only get turned on for console specific exclusives nowdays.

    Considering that I need a PC anyway, spending the €200 euro more to make a great Media Centre that plays games is a more sensible option than buying a PC and ALSO a console that I can not upgrade.


  • #459
    Korvanica
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,992 ✭✭✭Korvanica


    ShadowHearth wrote: »
    same, i hate sitting far away from TV when playing consoles.

    Same here. and I cannot lie back on the couch either ! Especially when playing FPS games... I always sit up/forward !


  • #460
    CastorTroy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 30,529 ✭✭✭✭CastorTroy


    I play on PC, Wii and PS3. I upgraded the PC last year and bought a 360 controller. Have wireless mouse and keyboard so can still sit on the sofa. :) Just nice to have the option to play on PC.
    Of course it just means you can build up an even larger backlog of games in the Steam Sales.


  • #461
    ShadowHearth
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,911 ✭✭✭✭ShadowHearth


    CastorTroy wrote: »
    I play on PC, Wii and PS3. I upgraded the PC last year and bought a 360 controller. Have wireless mouse and keyboard so can still sit on the sofa. :) Just nice to have the option to play on PC.
    Of course it just means you can build up an even larger backlog of games in the Steam Sales.

    i am resisting to buy so far:

    dishonored
    farcry 3
    sleeping dogs


    though something tells me i will pig out during xmas... :rolleyes:


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  • #462
    CastorTroy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 30,529 ✭✭✭✭CastorTroy


    ShadowHearth wrote: »
    i am resisting to buy so far:

    dishonored
    farcry 3
    sleeping dogs


    though something tells me i will pig out during xmas... :rolleyes:

    I was tempted myself but now I'm of the mind to wait until they release the bundles next year with all the story based DLC. Not like I don't have over a hundred games to play already.


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