PC gamer wants to become a console gamer. Which console should I get? (POLL)

I'm a PC gamer

Don't get me wrong, I started on consoles. In fact I've played on most of the consoles. Here is the chronological list of consoles I've owned:

1. Intellivision
2. Atari
3. NES
4. SNES
5. Sega Genesis
6. PlayStation
7. N64
8. Dreamcast
9. PS2
10. Gamecube
11. Xbox

But then a new friend of mine turned me on to a little PC game called "Counter-Strike," perhaps you've heard of it? Yea, well, after being introduced to the wonderful and addictive world of scrimming and playing CAL matches, needless to say, I haven't played anything else in over 7 years. In other words, I've completely missed out on the current generation of consoles.

But I'm turning over a new leaf

At this point, I have decided to expand my gaming horizons and, yeah, even return to my gaming roots and reconcile with that estranged console gamer in me. So please, I beseech the fine folks at System Wars to plead their strongest case for their console of choice. In other words, which console offers the best gaming experience and is the one I should go with.

Please refrain from making posts like these:

PS3 SoAndSo

Wii SomeGuy

360 BillGates

They do not help me. But I'm not asking for an essay either. Just give me your most succinct and persuasive argument to help me decide. . .

Which console should I get?

Look at a list of games, and choose yourself. These consoles have been out long enough, and all this thread will become is a flame fest. You should know that.

If you still have decent gaming computer, I would suggest PS3. If you have kids, want a totally different gaming experience, or like a lot of local multiplayer, go for a Wii. There are plenty of online shooters for PS3 and 360, so that's not really an issue. If your computer's not up for the task, I loved ME and am anxiously waiting to play ME2. GoW3 was worth buying a PS3, and if I didn't want to have a decent gaming computer as well, I think ME1 & 2 are worth getting a 360 for.

What type of TV do you have first of all and does resolution matter to you? Second, what are you looking for in your console games?

If you have any RL firends check what system they have. My 360 dominates my playtime simply because my friends all have one so I play online with them, when I go on PS3 my friends are just random people who I don't really know.

Are you looking to fulfill your love for shooters with the consoles (as well as PC)?

Because as I stand I don't really care to buy a console for the shooters, but the 360 and Wii have caught my eye the most. I doubt I'll ever get them, but the games list is pretty great for both as far as I can tell.

But you could be uninterested in the games I'd think are cool, but I could easily think of 10-20 titles worth owning a 360 or Wii for, and that's mroe than enough to justify the purchase imo.

Really depends on what you want.

I'd go with either the 360 or PS3 since they have the most AAA games, however the 360 has a larger library and the better online service if you're an online fan.

I love my ps3 and xbox but if you want to get non-PC games e.g. like CS, then get a Wii. It's the complete 180 from PC type games. Are you a movie buff? Get a ps3.

I probably wouldn't recommend the xbox since you probably have no interest what so ever in Halo.

What kind of games are you looking to get into? If we don't know this it'll be harder to help you.

if you have alot of friends to play online with, get a 360, if you want blu-rays and like really good graphics, ps3. or if you have alot of friends over or family then wii. however the 360 has waaaayyy more exclusives than the ps3. dont buy a ps3Axemahn

definetly go the ps3, if your a pc gamer and continue to be so even after you get a console it would be safe to assume you have a decent gaming pc, and there are alot of high rated games that are on pc/360 like gears/mass effect so if you wanted those games you can just get them for your pc, whereas pretty much all first/second party games are ps3 only and if you want to play them you have no choice but to go ps3, games such as

God Of War 3/Collection

Uncharted 1/2

Metal Gear Solid 4

Killzone 2

Little Big Planet

Infamous

Motorstorm 1/2

Resistance 1/2

MLB The Show

Ratchet and Clank Tools Of Destruction/Quest For Booty/Crack In Time

Demons Souls

White Knight Cronicles

Yakuza

Mod Nation Racers

Heavy Rain

Coupled with a nice blu ray player, free online, non proprietory acessories (hard drives/blue tooth headsets/racing wheels) and you got yourself one killer console.

IMO, the PS3 has more variety at this point as well as higher quality exclusives. It's difficult to choose 1 though as I wouldn't want to miss Alan Wake, Crackdown 2, and Halo Reach. Same with the Wii missing SMG2, Red Steel 2, Metroid Other M, etc.

I suppose if I had to choose 1 then PS3. It seems to be the most well rounded in terms of exclusives and Multiplats.

You're not going to get unbiased opinions here. Yo're better off going somewhere else and asking this.SF_KiLLaMaN

I'm unbiased. Everyone's opinions differ. That doesn't necessarily make them biased opinions though. But, generally, you're right.

Are you looking to fulfill your love for shooters with the consoles (as well as PC)?

Because as I stand I don't really care to buy a console for the shooters, but the 360 and Wii have caught my eye the most. I doubt I'll ever get them, but the games list is pretty great for both as far as I can tell.

But you could be uninterested in the games I'd think are cool, but I could easily think of 10-20 titles worth owning a 360 or Wii for, and that's mroe than enough to justify the purchase imo.

Really depends on what you want.

treedoor

I prefer to stick to the PC for my shooter needs. I'm interested in finding out what other gaming experiences the current gen consoles offer that set them apart from the PC.

I was in a similar situation. The consoles I bought are the PS3, and the Wii, mainly because you get games you will never see on PC on those consoles.

you said you like online?

360.

I was in a similar situation. The consoles I bought are the PS3, and the Wii, mainly because you get games you will never see on PC on those consoles.

psn8214

Lets just start by dropping the Wii. ok now that thats out of the way the Ps3 and 360 are both amazing consoles. I prefer the Ps3 because with the xbox i would have to be paying 50 bucks a year for online then i would have to buy the wifi adapter and rechargeable battery kit. yes Xbox live is superior because of features like cross game chat but id rather buy a game with those 50 bucks. With the ps3 the online is free , it comes with wiifi it comes with the cable to charge the controller, it has an internet browser also Blu-ray. It has amazing games like uncharted 2, god of war 3, and metal gear solid 4. unless your into halo i dont really see a reason to even get an xbox thats just my opinion though.

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Are you looking to fulfill your love for shooters with the consoles (as well as PC)?

Because as I stand I don't really care to buy a console for the shooters, but the 360 and Wii have caught my eye the most. I doubt I'll ever get them, but the games list is pretty great for both as far as I can tell.

But you could be uninterested in the games I'd think are cool, but I could easily think of 10-20 titles worth owning a 360 or Wii for, and that's mroe than enough to justify the purchase imo.

Really depends on what you want.

The1337Gamer

I prefer to stick to the PC for my shooter needs. I'm interested in finding out what other gaming experiences the current gen consoles offer that set them apart from the PC.

Well, Xbox has it's own fair share of quirky games like Banjo Kazooie, Kameo, Viva Pinata, etc, but also has some goods like Shadow Complex, Geometry Wars, Bayonetta, Gears of War, Forza series, etc. Also if you are at all into JRPGs there's quite a few worth getting on the 360, but they're not for everyone. I've found the best ones to be on the DS myself, so I stay away from consoles for the most part.

But the Wii is what really stands out from the PC for the most part. High quality games like Zelda, and Mario coupled with games like Little Kings Story, and Zack & Wiki, Lost Winds, and many more. You'll find a much more obscure, and niche library on the Wii as that's where the majority of small time developers will go because it's cheap enough to dev for. You'll have to look into the games more as they aren't hyped, so information doesn't flow from giant waterfalls, but the games are great nonetheless. Just don't listen to biased forums about what games you should get, and just go for what interests you.

If you're going for a gaming experience truly unique from the PC I'd say the Wii is the best option. I'm one of those PC gamers that loves the uniqueness of PC games, and I hardly ever buy into the hyped games myself. My tastes are pretty open, and if you're the same way I'd suggest the Wii. Not to mention you could also revisit some greats from the Gamecube era with the backwards compatibility seeing as you said you missed out.

[QUOTE="treedoor"]

Are you looking to fulfill your love for shooters with the consoles (as well as PC)?

Because as I stand I don't really care to buy a console for the shooters, but the 360 and Wii have caught my eye the most. I doubt I'll ever get them, but the games list is pretty great for both as far as I can tell.

But you could be uninterested in the games I'd think are cool, but I could easily think of 10-20 titles worth owning a 360 or Wii for, and that's mroe than enough to justify the purchase imo.

Really depends on what you want.

The1337Gamer

I prefer to stick to the PC for my shooter needs. I'm interested in finding out what other gaming experiences the current gen consoles offer that set them apart from the PC.

Go with the PS3 or Wii. I'd say PS3 though, just my personal experience.

I wouldn't even bother with the 360 if you already have a gaming PC. Most games on the 360 are on the PC anyway.

What type of TV do you have first of all and does resolution matter to you? Second, what are you looking for in your console games?

ActicEdge

Resolution is not a factor. When I was into console games back in the day I was really partial to platformers. So, in essence, the thing that really defines the console gaming experience for me is a high quality single-player experience.

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What type of TV do you have first of all and does resolution matter to you? Second, what are you looking for in your console games?

The1337Gamer

Resolution is not a factor. When I was into console games back in the day I was really partial to platformers. So, in essence, the thing that really defines the console gaming experience for me is a high quality single-player experience.

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[QUOTE="treedoor"]

Are you looking to fulfill your love for shooters with the consoles (as well as PC)?

Because as I stand I don't really care to buy a console for the shooters, but the 360 and Wii have caught my eye the most. I doubt I'll ever get them, but the games list is pretty great for both as far as I can tell.

But you could be uninterested in the games I'd think are cool, but I could easily think of 10-20 titles worth owning a 360 or Wii for, and that's mroe than enough to justify the purchase imo.

Really depends on what you want.

DragonfireXZ95

I prefer to stick to the PC for my shooter needs. I'm interested in finding out what other gaming experiences the current gen consoles offer that set them apart from the PC.

Go with the PS3 or Wii. I'd say PS3 though, just my personal experience.

I wouldn't even bother with the 360 if you already have a gaming PC. Most games on the 360 are on the PC anyway.

Alan Wake is not

Gears of War 2 is not

Halo 3 is not

Halo 3: Odst is not

Fable 2 is not

Crackdown is not

Kameo is not

Dead Rising is not

Banjo Kazooie is not

Forza 2 is not

Forza 3 is not

Graw is not

Perfect Dark is not

PGR 3 is not

PGR 4 is not

DOA 4 is not

Saints Row is not

Lost Odissey is not

Viva Pinata TIP is not

Crackdown 2 will be not

Halo Reach will be not

Fable 3 will be not

Gears of War 3 will be not

What kind of games are you looking to get into? If we don't know this it'll be harder to help you.

sam_nintendo

Platformers, action-adventure, and RPGs. Essentially, I'm reserving my multi-player needs to PC gaming and I want to find out which console offers the best single-player games.

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[QUOTE="The1337Gamer"]

I prefer to stick to the PC for my shooter needs. I'm interested in finding out what other gaming experiences the current gen consoles offer that set them apart from the PC.

aia89

Go with the PS3 or Wii. I'd say PS3 though, just my personal experience.

I wouldn't even bother with the 360 if you already have a gaming PC. Most games on the 360 are on the PC anyway.

Alan Wake is not

Gears of War 2 is not

Halo 3 is not

Halo 3: Odst is not

Fable 2 is not

Crackdown is not

Kameo is not

Dead Rising is not

Banjo Kazooie is not

Forza 2 is not

Forza 3 is not

Graw is not

Perfect Dark is not

PGR 3 is not

PGR 4 is not

DOA 4 is not

Saints Row is not

Lost Odissey is not

Viva Pinata TIP is not

Crackdown 2 will be not

Halo Reach will be not

Fable 3 will be not

Gears of War 3 will be not

I generally try to come into most things as unbiased as possible. So people saying that your getting biased points of view are accurate but not for everyone of here.I've played all consoles and each have their strengths and weaknesses. I only own ps3 and wii, but one of my best friends has and xbox that we play on all the time. Anyway, I recommend PS3, however it depends on your personal tastes, which you didn't give examples of....

Wii- Arguably the weakest of all consoles. It's good point is how interactive it is. It has a smaller variety of games, But it has its gems, one being Super Smash Bros. It's good if you've got children, or constantly play games on it with friends. It's graphics are also up to par with both Xbox and Ps3. In my opinion of course, some others might disagree.

Xbox- A close comparison to PS3. It has a wide selection of good and fun games. It's one fault is it's ability to carry and properly run large games. Ones that are multiplatformed for xbox and ps3 are often critized because it's graphics and overall game size sometimes has to be "watered-down" for the xbox. However, that's usually only a prominent drawback for quote on quote "graphics whores".It's game prices also go down quicker than ps3 and the system only costs around 300 dollars, depending on where you get it.

PS3- It can run larger games, it is capable of impressive graphics, A large variety of games, comes with motion sensored and wireless controller, free online play, It's drawback is it's price. It is more expensive than xbox and wii, around 400 I believe. It plays blu-rays too so if you watch alot of movies, that can be a plus.

I would recommend doing more research on other sites before buying anything though. Just to make sure :)

I generally try to come into most things as unbiased as possible. So people saying that your getting biased points of view are accurate but not for everyone of here.I've played all consoles and each have their strengths and weaknesses. I only own ps3 and wii, but one of my best friends has and xbox that we play on all the time. Anyway, I recommend PS3, however it depends on your personal tastes, which you didn't give examples of....

Wii- Arguably the weakest of all consoles. It's good point is how interactive it is. It has a smaller variety of games, But it has its gems, one being Super Smash Bros. It's good if you've got children, or constantly play games on it with friends. It's graphics are also up to par with both Xbox and Ps3. In my opinion of course, some others might disagree.

Xbox- A close comparison to PS3. It has a wide selection of good and fun games. It's one fault is it's ability to carry and properly run large games. Ones that are multiplatformed for xbox and ps3 are often critized because it's graphics and overall game size sometimes has to be "watered-down" for the xbox. However, that's usually only a prominent drawback for quote on quote "graphics whores".It's game prices also go down quicker than ps3 and the system only costs around 300 dollars, depending on where you get it.

PS3- It can run larger games, it is capable of impressive graphics, A large variety of games, comes with motion sensored and wireless controller, free online play, It's drawback is it's price. It is more expensive than xbox and wii, around 400 I believe. It plays blu-rays too so if you watch alot of movies, that can be a plus.

I would recommend doing more research on other sites before buying anything though. Just to make sure :)

Rckstrchik

PS3. Among the consoles it has the widest range of high scoring games in different genres. Free online, and better than the one of the Wii.

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What kind of games are you looking to get into? If we don't know this it'll be harder to help you.

The1337Gamer

Platformers, action-adventure, and RPGs.

Wii doesn't sound too bad with those:

Platformers: Super Mario Galaxy 1 & 2, NSMB, A Boy and his Blob
Action/Adventure: Twilight Princess, Metroid Other M, Zelda Wii, Monster Hunter 3, Muramasa, No More Heroes 1 & 2, Red Steel 2
RPG: The Last Story, Xenoblade, Tales of Graces, Little King's Story, Rune Factory Frontier

not counting all the VC and WiiWare stuff

and the new black Wii bundle with Wii Sport Resort and Motion Plus looks pretty sweet

I'm a PC gamer

Don't get me wrong, I started on consoles. In fact I've played on most of the consoles. Here is the chronological list of consoles I've owned:

1. Intellivision
2. Atari
3. NES
4. SNES
5. Sega Genesis
6. PlayStation
7. N64
8. Dreamcast
9. PS2
10. Gamecube
11. Xbox

But then a new friend of mine turned me on to a little PC game called "Counter-Strike," perhaps you've heard of it? Yea, well, after being introduced to the wonderful and addictive world of scrimming and playing CAL matches, needless to say, I haven't played anything else in over 7 years. In other words, I've completely missed out on the current generation of consoles.

But I'm turning over a new leaf

At this point, I have decided to expand my gaming horizons and, yeah, even return to my gaming roots and reconcile with that estranged console gamer in me. So please, I beseech the fine folks at System Wars to plead their strongest case for their console of choice. In other words, which console offers the best gaming experience and is the one I should go with.

Please refrain from making posts like these:

[QUOTE="SoAndSo"]

Wii SomeGuy

360 BillGates

They do not help me. But I'm not asking for an essay either. Just give me your most succinct and persuasive argument to help me decide. . .

Which console should I get?

A year ago I would have easily said 360, but after last year and Uncharted 2, I have to say PS3. Not to mention you get the best Blu-Ray player out there.

wait to see if mtion controllers take off

if they do, stick with your PC

Hey,

I wouldn't go for the Xbox 360, its got great exclusives, sure, but I couldn't stand the fact that when I got RRoD I'd have to wait a month just to be able to play games. Then when I got it back, it happened again.

The ps3 and wii are the superior options here, but I'd probably say the PS3 for one reason, "Play Create Share". Seriously, this new genre that came out is addicting and fun. I'm not to big a fan of gun games, so this is a great alternative to a lengthy multiplayer experience.

PS3, because if you have a gaming PC you already have access to playing the PC/360 multiplats so you gain a larger amount of exclusive games with a PS3.
Edit: Looking through your other posts definantly tells me PS3 is the right choice for you. The PS3 has the best exclusive single player games this gen. Uncharted 2, MGS4, Heavy Rain, God of War 3 etc.

360, because the PC and 360 basically have the same games and it would be an easy transition for you

Demon's souls is on ps3 (200 or more hours of fun to be had with that game) so get one. oh and you can also get u2 or mgs4...not that it matters;)

But the wisest decision would be to get a PS3 and a 360 or a PS3 and a wii.

As a Ps3 owner and former 360 owner, well I think there in lies your answer. IMO Ps3 is taking all the strives to innovate and execute truly amazing games such as MGS4, Uncharted 2, Little Big Planet, Demons Souls, God of War III, Heavy Rain and the list goes on. Also the fact that you get free online play and the little added bonus of a Blu-Ray player puts the icing on the cake.

From someone who has owned both consoles ( 360 and Ps3 ) I can honestly say the Ps3 is the greater of the 2 and you will find a much more immersive, unique and innovative gaming experience with it.

Seriously, once you pop in Little Big Planet, you will go racing back in time!

oh and Joker in Batman AA;)

I'd wait for OnLive and get that.killab2oo5

If you want something completely different from the PC gaming experience, get a black Wii. There are a bunch of single-player games, plus you'll already have the motion plus and Wii Sports Resort.

As a Ps3 owner and former 360 owner, well I think there in lies your answer. IMO Ps3 is taking all the strives to innovate and execute truly amazing games such as MGS4, Uncharted 2, Little Big Planet, Demons Souls, God of War III, Heavy Rain and the list goes on. Also the fact that you get free online play and the little added bonus of a Blu-Ray player puts the icing on the cake.

From someone who has owned both consoles ( 360 and Ps3 ) I can honestly say the Ps3 is the greater of the 2 and you will find a much more immersive, unique and innovative gaming experience with it.

Seriously, once you pop in Little Big Planet, you will go racing back in time!

oh and Joker in Batman AA;)

Lantern-Cusp

I second this. I will add my thoughts though.

PS3 gives you a built-in BluRay player and free online. That's a massive savings right there already. But ultimately, once you play LittleBigPlanet you'll be sold. It doesn't matter what kind of games you like, that game will hook you.

And to whoever keeps saying the TC isn't going to get unbiased opinions here, I don't think he was asking for them in the first place. He wants to know our arguments for our systems, which implies a bias. How can you argue pros and cons without one?