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I have been both a PC gamer (building my own rigs) and console gamer for over 15 years now. Both have the pros and cons:

PC Pros: Better graphics; better update and mod support, better peripheral support (joysticks, steering wheels, flight yokes, etc.); cheaper games (average $40 for a new PC game vs. $60 for a new console game).

PC Cons: Way more expensive (for a decent system anyway); can't travel with it easily and share it with family/friends in *their* homes; not a true plug and play gaming system; more and more developers are gearing towards designing for consoles first, then modding a port for PC.

Console Pros: Easy to unbox, plug in, and start playing; ease of portability (can take it with you on an airliner no problem - CARRY ON only recommended!); less expensive up front for killer graphics; a true "party" gaming system for sharing with multiple players side by side (try that with a PC); becoming more like a PC, especially the PS3 which can sub as a home theater PC.

Console Cons: More expensive games; less peripheral support (keyboard & mouse support for FPS games on the PS3 is nil); graphics always three to five years behind the latest PC graphics; internals still get HOT which can lead to failures.

But overall, if I had to choose one platform, it would be the PC. Nothing can compare it for the true to die hard PC gamer. Unfortunately, the future seems to be heading towards some sort of console and all in one CPU/GPU solution. It may be 20 years from now, but the PC as we know it today is on the extinct list.
 
I applaud their decision to make a quality PC Port but not too happy about where they placed it in their priorities. I was at the store the other day hoping I could find it on the store shelves but no dice (pun). Imagine if they were like Bethesada and had a concurrent release on console and PCs like they did with the Star Trek Legacy title. Boy was that game terrible game on the PC. I could most accurately describe it as a emulation of a console game on a PC. They have even recommended using an XBOX360 PC controller to play the game LOL.
 
[citation][nom]Cletus_slackjawd[/nom]I applaud their decision to make a quality PC Port but not too happy about where they placed it in their priorities. I was at the store the other day hoping I could find it on the store shelves but no dice (pun). Imagine if they were like Bethesada and had a concurrent release on console and PCs like they did with the Star Trek Legacy title. Boy was that game terrible game on the PC. I could most accurately describe it as a emulation of a console game on a PC. They have even recommended using an XBOX360 PC controller to play the game LOL.[/citation]
i thought i was the only one that got ripped when i bought that game... it was awfully buggy, and the multiplayer was non exsistant. really bummed me out cause im a huge fan of star trek 🙁
 
[citation][nom]kami3k[/nom]Or maybe because it's because they probably JUST now started to work on it? Owned.[/citation]
EA's not stupid. They may be assclowns but they're not stupid.
 
At least they admitted to the public that they wanted to guarantee the quality of their product. I'd like a better polished delayed product rather than a semi-botched buggy immediate product.
 
I understand Console-vs-Console war, but I don't understand this PC-vs-Console war. I bet most of you have both or even all. I have a PC and xbox1 and xbox360.
 
Meh, I am really enjoying it on 360 and will buy it on PC as well for the price.

BF1942+DC was my favorite of all the BF series, I have a kickass gaming rig and still cannot muster the amount of hate some here have.
 
I really do applaud some of your comments about console gaming. Its true, we do wish for 128 player matches and insane graphics. I have an awesome rig and a gaming console but as far as games, I play the Xbox 360.

I'm sorry but there is a lack of new fresh, kick-butt games for the PC. Why? The money isn't there. Now I agree that some things shouldn't touch a console. MMORPGs and RTS games. Too much needed out of the keyboard.

Don't ever use the excuse about a keyboard and mouse being faster than controller. Too many do that and they are wrong. There are some amazing kids that can prove you wrong. Its hand-eye coordination and really fast reflex muscles. Plus, there is no justification in the money spent for a rig for the games that are out now. Crysis is the only one to push things and thats pretty much it. No game requires 4 GHZ Quad, no game utilizes it. No game requires over 6 gigs of RAM.

If console fail to impress visually, it makes up in better gameplay. We just don't have WoW or EVE Online or Starcraft.
 
I still play BF2 to this day. I have COD4 and while that kept my interest for a while, I went back to BF2. With the vehicles, squads, bigger maps, and 64 people playing, to me its still better than COD4.

Wish they had BF3 coming soon. That would be bad ass!
 
[citation][nom]backbydemand[/nom]Personally, I hope they use this so-called excuse to iron out any bugs in the engine prior to releasing Battlefield Vietnam 2.BFV2 FTW![/citation]
Funny you should mention that as it was in the back of my mind as well.
BFV is still playable today and it's quite an old game.
 
Well hopefully with that much lead time they could put out some new maps. Ever since BFV the franchise has been FAIL. I was hoping this would give me a taste of the old days back again. Totally sucks its delayed. Maybe it wont run like absolute crap like BF2 did when it came out ( and still does).
 
[citation][nom]wikiwikiwhat[/nom] Don't ever use the excuse about a keyboard and mouse being faster than controller. Too many do that and they are wrong. There are some amazing kids that can prove you wrong. Its hand-eye coordination and really fast reflex muscles.[/citation]

WTF??!!! Maybe I should hangout with "kids" too. With really fast reflex muscles. Sorry Keyboard and Mouse FTW for 3rd/1st person shooters. I used to play console shooters back in the day and there is no way in hell that ne one is gonna tell me that Mouse/Keyboard over Controller is a myth.
 
Agreed, computer will always be a step ahead of the console... computers are not just used for kids... but an all in one PC/TV (HTPC) is going to get more popular as they go more mainstream...
 
Who cares about this crap game, they already pissed off their biggest fanbase, the PC gamer. It's not rocket science they were going to need VOIP, joystick support, DX9, DX10... so what were they doing all this time? Developing the console versions.

I for one won't waste a cent of my money on this rubbish.
 
Who cares about this crap game, they already pissed off their biggest fanbase, the PC gamer. It's not rocket science they were going to need VOIP, joystick support, DX9, DX10... so what were they doing all this time? Developing the console versions.

I for one won't waste a cent of my money on this rubbish.
 
Very angry w/ the whole "Pre" order now bs it will be downloadable in Sept. Screw EA and the crappy customer service we have all im sure grown to hate. They would be NOTHING w/out us PC gamers. Btw 10tale we all know the pros and cons man that was wasted space "Nubile
 
Ok Gamers I am a masisive fan of 1942, Battlefield 2. I cant wait for 1943. But will it run with Directx 10 or 11. Its so hard to find new games that use Directx 10. If it doesnt have directx 10 i will be very upset. By the way some one said there video card was better then a XBOX 360. PC's are so much better.
 
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