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Old 05-06-2004, 08:26 PM   #1
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Post Online Gaming: Console or Computer?
So uhh computer gaming (besides gunbound) had kinda let me down recently. There seems to be alot better stuff on console, and some games play better on console than on computer (Madden I'm sure...playing Madden online on computer was a pain)

So what do you prefer? Considering I've opnly just recently gotten my first console....(PS1...modded by me), I don't really know much bout the experience.

I've contempated getting a console for the online gaming. I've heard good things about PS2 and XboX Live, and very little compaints. D/C's don't seem as frequent, and you don't have to worry about system specs or anything.

So whats your choice?
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Old 05-06-2004, 08:32 PM   #2
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I picked computer but it was a tough choice. The thing is, I prefer FPS and RPGs on computer but there are some games that are better on consoles which I would much prefer to play on there.

Battlefield Vietnam, Unreal Tournament 2004, City of Heros are what leaned me to computer.
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Old 05-06-2004, 08:39 PM   #3
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Unreal Tournament 2004...

Halo 2...

I've made my decision. Console games are just better to me. I've been playing Warcraft 3 online off PC and it's cool; but it's no Splinter Cell PT.
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Old 05-06-2004, 09:25 PM   #4
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Console games are so easy to play.
Connection on, disc in, done.

Plus you don't have the pro's going "OMG DEI NOOB" all the fricking time.
People on console gaming seem to be a lot kinder, and more forgiving to mistakes, plus will help you out and teach you tricks and things.
Which is nice.
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Old 05-06-2004, 09:31 PM   #5
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Starcraft is on PC, 'nuff said
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Old 05-06-2004, 09:38 PM   #6
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Starcraft is on PC, 'nuff said
...And on N64. But imagine any 'Craft on the consoles. XBox System Link Warcraft 3 is no prob for me.

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Old 05-06-2004, 11:01 PM   #7
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Anyone who mentions Starcraft 64 needs to stop playing video games forever.
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Old 05-06-2004, 11:06 PM   #8
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I dunno, i'm not sure what games are online playable on GC and PS2

PC is better, communication wise too
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Old 05-07-2004, 02:37 PM   #9
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I dunno, i'm not sure what games are online playable on GC and PS2

PC is better, communication wise too
Please tell me how computers beat VOICE CHAT?
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Old 05-09-2004, 12:11 AM   #10
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Please tell me how computers beat VOICE CHAT?
Yeah cause computers have no possible way to have voice chat.
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Old 05-09-2004, 12:33 AM   #11
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Old 05-09-2004, 01:54 AM   #12
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Please tell me how computers beat VOICE CHAT?
Ever heard of a microphone?
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Old 05-06-2004, 11:06 PM   #13
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lol

I agree, people on SOME console games are nicer but when I tried to pick up and play on SC:PT there we're some people that complained just as much. When Killzone and Halo 2 come out, I might be able to say that console games are right up there.
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Old 05-07-2004, 02:49 PM   #14
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PC is waaaay better for online FPS's, I only ever really play them on PC anyway

Untill I find a decent online game for PS2 (not including So-Com, which i should really start playing again) I'm gonna stick with PC online gaming.
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Old 05-07-2004, 03:03 PM   #15
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OK, I wanna change.

They both have their own strengths and weaknesses.

The end.
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Old 05-07-2004, 03:09 PM   #16
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Old 05-09-2004, 05:27 AM   #17
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PC hands down.

Only thing that consoles have on PC is less cheating, and less ability to cheat.

but anything consoles can do, PCs can do better.
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Old 05-09-2004, 06:06 AM   #18
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Computer.

You don't have to buy extra things or pay a yearly fee...
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Old 05-09-2004, 09:45 AM   #19
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Well to be fair, if you're gonna go that route, consoles are generally cheaper than PCs.

True you don't have to buy memory cards and the like, but you have to basically pay a bit of money every few years to make sure your PC's upgraded fine to play the latest games. Even then, you still would have to pay for some other extra items, as most PCs don't come with controllers/microphones/etc
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Old 05-09-2004, 10:11 AM   #20
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Voice Chat....you mean like Path Cleared, Medic, All Clear, I'm An Engineer?

Computer all the way.
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Old 05-12-2004, 01:01 PM   #21
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Well to be fair, if you're gonna go that route, consoles are generally cheaper than PCs.

True you don't have to buy memory cards and the like, but you have to basically pay a bit of money every few years to make sure your PC's upgraded fine to play the latest games. Even then, you still would have to pay for some other extra items, as most PCs don't come with controllers/microphones/etc

Yeah, but PC's do so much more.

Internet. Music software. Graphics software.

Plus you can easily download access music and games.
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Old 05-12-2004, 07:36 PM   #22
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No don't get me wrong, PC wins this battle by a landslide. Just saying, don't be fooled by thinking a high-end PC is only gonna cost you like $300 or something
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Old 05-17-2004, 11:50 AM   #23
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No don't get me wrong, PC wins this battle by a landslide. Just saying, don't be fooled by thinking a high-end PC is only gonna cost you like $300 or something
See that's what I'm so bothered by. I spent 600 bucks upgrading my motherboard, processor, and RAM and my computer is awesome....but eventually I'll hve to do it again. With consoles youdon't have to worry about specs. And I would argue that some console games are better looking than the PC versions of those games. Halo was made for Xbox and it looks MUCH better on it IMO.

I've just never owned a current console before, and I've always wondered if I should.
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Old 05-13-2004, 01:29 AM   #24
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Computer.

First Person Shooters and RTS (and Champ Man) are like the only real games that I play so PC is way better in all those categories.
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Old 05-13-2004, 01:48 AM   #25
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Computer. More choice.
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Old 05-17-2004, 04:57 AM   #26
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Old 05-17-2004, 12:50 PM   #27
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Computers can do so much more than consoles though.

And while we are talking about cost Console games tend to cost more. I know its small compared to the outlay of a computer just thought id mention it.
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