Honestly, which version is better?

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I am thinking of getting The Orange Box pretty soon. I don't know what system to get it on though. I'm either getting it on 360 or my PC. My PC can run Half Life 2 on the highest graphic so I'm sure it can run these games. I'm thinking I should get it on my PC since I want to be able to mod stuff and have a keyboard and mouse.

But what do you think is better?

Always better on the PC. Plus mods and what-not.

pc unless you have xbox live. if you do, get it on 360.Xeros606

Even with XBL, it's still better on the PC. More mods and better graphics, how can you not prefer the PC over the X-Box version?

[QUOTE="Xeros606"]pc unless you have xbox live. if you do, get it on 360.madterps

Even with XBL, it's still better on the PC. More mods and better graphics, how can you not prefer the PC over the X-Box version?

ease of use, thats why. he said he can max out hl2 so im assuming he already has it so hes okay for sp mods. as for graphics, the video review said theyre more or less the same, pc is a bit better but not by much.

In your case, PC definitely!

At it's highest settings the PC version looks better then the 360 version, the loading times on the PC version a shorter, and HL2 was designed for mouse and keyboard controls.

Most importantly though....the PC version is hands down the most futureproof version....both for official content and usermade content.

Lets talk about future official content, as in future maps actually developed by Valve.....

Consider this....TF2 only comes with six maps out of the box....Valve has already said they plan to release future maps for TF2 and Portal on Steam, which is a PC exclusive online distribution service.

Given that Valve cares FAR more about seeing growth in it's own Steam service on PC then it does about Live! on 360 or PS3's online service, there is a good chance Valve will release future official maps for TF2 on Steam first, or even exclusively on Steam for the PC version, most likely for Free.

And maps aren't the only future additional content that will most likely be released for the PC version on Steam.....Valve is well known for constantly providing constant updates to their games through Steam which enhance gameplay and performance...stuff like gameplay tweaks, characters skins, and the possibility of bots.....speaking of bots, if Valve doesn't officially release bots for TF2, you can bet the mod community will....either way, only the PC version will have it.

Which brings me to my other point about the future content HL2 will most likely see...as least the PC version that is....

All the mods, usermade maps, and usermade content will only be available for the PC version....I can bet you that the mod community will have a field day creating stuff for TF2 and for Portal, and you'll only be able to experience that future content with the PC version.

Basically, only the PC version offers the highest level of expandability and the full amount future content that the HL series is known for.

In your case, PC definitely!

At it's highest settings the PC version looks better then the 360 version, the loading times on the PC version a shorter, and HL2 was designed for mouse and keyboard controls.

Most importantly though....the PC version is hands down the most futureproof version....both for official content and usermade content.

Lets talk about future official content, as in future maps actually developed by Valve.....

Consider this....TF2 only comes with six maps out of the box....Valve has already said they plan to release future maps for TF2 on Steam, which is a PC exclusive online distribution service.

Given that Valve cares more about seeing growth in it's own Steam service on PC then it does about Live! on 360 or PS3's online service, there is a good chance Valve will release future official maps for TF2 on Steam first, or even exclusively on Steam for the PC version, most likely for Free.

And maps isn't the only future additional content that will most likely be released for the PC version on Steam.....Valve is well known for constantly providing updates to their games through Steam which enhance gameplay and performance...stuff like gameplay tweaks, characters skins, and the possibility of bots.....speaking of bots, if Valve doesn't officially release bots for TF2, you can bet the mod community will....either way, only the PC version will have it.

Which brings me to my other point about the future content HL2 will most likely see...as least the PC version that is....

All the mods, usermade maps, and usermade content will only be available for the PC version....I can bet you that the mod community will have a field day creating stuff for TF2, and you'll only be able to experience that future content with the PC version.

Basically, only the PC version offers the highest level of expandability and the full amount future content that the HL series is known for.

Robnyc22

Listen to this guy people!

Sadly, I had to get the 360 version because my computer sucks at the moment. The 360 version may be pretty close in quality now, but down the line the PC will get soooo much free stuff.

In your case, PC definitely!

At it's highest settings the PC version looks better then the 360 version, the loading times on the PC version a shorter, and HL2 was designed for mouse and keyboard controls.

Most importantly though....the PC version is hands down the most futureproof version....both for official content and usermade content.

Lets talk about future official content, as in future maps actually developed by Valve.....

Consider this....TF2 only comes with six maps out of the box....Valve has already said they plan to release future maps for TF2 and Portal on Steam, which is a PC exclusive online distribution service.

Given that Valve cares FAR more about seeing growth in it's own Steam service on PC then it does about Live! on 360 or PS3's online service, there is a good chance Valve will release future official maps for TF2 on Steam first, or even exclusively on Steam for the PC version, most likely for Free.

And maps aren't the only future additional content that will most likely be released for the PC version on Steam.....Valve is well known for constantly providing constant updates to their games through Steam which enhance gameplay and performance...stuff like gameplay tweaks, characters skins, and the possibility of bots.....speaking of bots, if Valve doesn't officially release bots for TF2, you can bet the mod community will....either way, only the PC version will have it.

Which brings me to my other point about the future content HL2 will most likely see...as least the PC version that is....

All the mods, usermade maps, and usermade content will only be available for the PC version....I can bet you that the mod community will have a field day creating stuff for TF2 and for Portal, and you'll only be able to experience that future content with the PC version.

Basically, only the PC version offers the highest level of expandability and the full amount future content that the HL series is known for.

Robnyc22

Nice post. I love PC gaming but I just don't want to fork out the money anymore. I think I am going to stick with consoles because I can get more bang for my buck.
KreepLX

Well, which platform provides more overall "bang for you buck" in terms of all games is debateable, and it's a neverending debate where each side has valid points and is determined more by each individual's circumstance and preferance.

However this thread isn't about which platform is better or the overall industry....it's about the Half Life 2: Orange Box package provides more for the money and is the better version.

And I can gaurantee you, when it comes to Half Life 2: Orange Box, the PC version hands down provides the most "bang for the buck"......it's cheaper, the PC version is gauranteed to recieve constant updates from Valve to enhance the package, and most of all the PC version is pretty much gauranteed to have a wealth of both official and usermade content for free that the console versions probably will never see.....and even IF, and that's a big if, Valve decided to release any official maps for the 360 version MS would see to it that it would most likely have an additional charge attached....haven't we already been down this road with Epic?

.....With the PC version pretty much being the one that will most likely be constantly enhanced, updated, and getting free official and usermade content definitely qualifies as more "bang for the buck" in my book.

I think you should get it on Xbox 360 because its more simple and nicer, PC games seem confusing to me using the keyboard and mouse.StealthRaiden

Are you serious?

The idea of custom maps for Portal should be enough to sell you on the PC version. Plus in this case the PC seems to be the lead platform, which is becoming a rarity these days.Teufelhuhn

zomg i forgot about portal, pc all the way!

Well, which platform provides more overall "bang for you buck" in terms of all games is debateable, and it's a neverending debate where each side has valid points and is determined more by each individual's circumstance and preferance.

Robnyc22