It's not obliterating anyone, actually. I've had a GTX 970 for months now and there are no exclusives out there that really take advantage of the hardware. Most multiplats on PC are just console games with higher FPS. Hardly a benefit to pay for. Also, multiplats still sell much better on console. So basically for future games developers will still be aiming to please consolites first. On top of that, the most played games on steam are games like Dota 2, Counter Strike, etc which still are not nearly quite as popular as the most popular games on console. There are millions of people who play games like GTA V and Call of Duty on console where for PC those numbers are no where near. Also, most games are required to be installed through a DRM service and you can't resell them. Nor does it have the same concept of owning a physical copy.
Meanwhile, on consoles this year - I got to play Bloodborne, I got to play Bayonetta 2, I got to play multiplats like Mortal Kombat X and Arkham Knight which were optimized for console. Didn't have to deal with that port crap. I also get to play these on a nice big TV on a couch. I am in no way going to move my PC to my TV every time I want to play a game. Also, PC still won't be getting the latest JRPGs like Persona 5 or Xenoblade Chronicles X. Nor is PC getting a collector's edition for MGS V. So no, PC ain't obliterating anyone. It's just in herms' minds. Unfortunately a thread like this is fine in SW, but if you make a thread saying something negative about PC gaming then the herm mods blue hazy and wasdie lock it. I really do think it's an issue of PC gamer insecurity.
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