PC vs. Console

[Roffo]

So lately I have seen a lot of controversy between console and pc gaming. So the question is; which is better? Are consoles better, or are PC's better?
I personally believe that PC gaming is better than console gaming because, well, just look at those cases! They are very nice indeed, and aswell, the components of the pc are superior to what the consoles have. Other then that, what do you think is the best?

[Seamus]

I think they both have their ups and downs, one isn't better than the other, they have different uses.  I'm not going to play an RTS on a console

[Brasou]

I think they both have their ups and downs, one isn't better than the other, they have different uses.  I'm not going to play an RTS on a console

As far as hardcore gaming goes, I would say computer all the way, But for just general plug and play type fun consoles win.

[Dragonpaw]

I prefer consoles. Other than MMO's, I find that I like the console games better. _{That and I swear by my baby, the macbook I'm writing this from right now. ^^;}

[Lady Serpent]

My first thought was similar to Seamus's comment.. If you're after something with options like a sim game or any kind of RTS, PC gaming is the way to go.  Otherwise, there's nothing quite like having a controller in hand for the shooters and platformers.  (etc)

The one thing I always appreciated about most console games is that you never need to worry about running out of RAM, or not having the right specs to run a game properly.  So, it depends on the game..

My general vote goes to console if you're just looking for a straight-up answer, though.

[DogboyShugo]

I prefer consoles then PC. There's more of a verity of games then with PC. It also seems I'm buying more console games then PC. The only actual game I own for PC is Diablo I and II.

[Lady Serpent]

I'm not going to play an RTS on a console

If I won the lottery, bought a liquor store, and set up Starcraft for the 64 inside with the offer of a free bottle everytime a nuke was dropped , then would you? 

We'd make it fun.    I'd bring pizza.

[Kesarra]

Just looking at the recent release of Fallout 3, you can see that textures are quite a bit sharper than both 360 and PS3. You also get the option of using a controller if you want. There's also the issue of user created mods. One of the first ones out the door got rid of the quest marker line that basically told you exactly where to go, even when you needed to go underground multiple times, which made the game easier than it should have been.

[ACGIFT]

There is no question that on the technological edge, no console is ever really going to come close to the PCs available. You're talking about comparing what Microsoft and Sony threw together and manufacture for a few hundred dollars back in 2005/2006, meaning that it wasn't even as expensive to produce as most higher-range PCs of the time, compared to what's available now; low-end gaming PC hardware is roughly comparable to what the consoles have, meaning that you could probably build a gaming PC every bit as capable, power-wise, as the PS3 or Xbox 360 for their price. (a Blu-Ray drive would bump you a bit over, though, but Sony's selling the PS3 at a loss because of precisely that ) In most technical respects, a PC can match the consoles; they can let you play using a controller on an HDTV with a surround sound setup. Running at a lower resolution like the consoles do, and on a TV, will make the textures look sharper than at super-hi-def on a super-sharp monitor.

Of course, there are some things that can't be overcome with more power alone; a lot of games are just programmed with the console in mind, and hence come out worse if you try to play them on a PC, because they were carefully-tailored to the console's features and limitations; they could also be a lot buggier, or laden with invasive DRM. (by companies that don't realize that it's just as easy to pirate Xbox games as PC games) And as Wula mentioned, while you can use an Xbox or Playstation controller, you can't use, say, a 64 controller. Lastly, there are some gaming experiences that the PC precludes. Most important is same-screen or split-screen multiplayer, something that doesn't work on a PC, but is an utter critical staple for the consoles. There isn't anything quite like a getting down with a few friends for a round of Halo or Smash Bros. (and then another round. And another, and another...)

[Wyrd-Hotd]

Like what alot of people above me have mentioned, it depends really, I myself i am a PC guy, i used to like console till i built my first good pc now i just cant use controllers to save my life! (the funny thin is i actually have a 360 controller plugged in right now!)

[ACGIFT]

Just looking at the recent release of Fallout 3, you can see that textures are quite a bit sharper than both 360 and PS3.

Oh, something I forgot to address when I first replied, was that as far as I know, the actual texture definition is exactly the same for all versions of the game. However, on the PC you get the option of anisotropic filtering, which does allow textures to remain much more crisp and sharp at distances, particularly on surfaces that aren't directly facing the camera. (i.e, ground, floors, and ceilings are the main benefactors of using AF)

[NexusFoxy]

I get really tired of this redundant question.

i just use my PC for internet and artwork, and my consoles are for gaming, and i like how the graphics on consoles improve over time as developers like Naughty Dog learn to efficiently use the sources available, Insomniac does too.
basically consoles can do a fair bit if the developers use it to its full.

[Tonk]

I think they both have their ups and downs, one isn't better than the other, they have different uses.  I'm not going to play an RTS on a console

As far as hardcore gaming goes, I would say computer all the way, But for just general plug and play type fun consoles win.