Interesting. For me there's no difference between the PC and console versions of Fallout 3 or MW2 outside of graphics and mods. I don't understand why one would be more or less boring than the other outside of spicing up the game with mods.

if you have nothing against Steam get for pc
(damn steam)

I wouldnt say everything, you dont have to activate your copy online through steam for consoles, and its alot easier to take a console with you somewhere rather than your PC.

Pros:

PC:
Mods,
Mouse/Keyboard control scheme
Steam
$10 cheaper
Developer console (highly useful; I can't count the number of times in FO3 where I've needed it to fix a broken quest that didn't fire, or noclip my way out of terrain that I fell through because of shoddy collision detection.)

Consoles:
Ease of use (stick disk in and play, no configuration necessary)
Cheap hardware

Cons:

PC:
More expensive hardware
Steam (if you don't like it)
Potentially more difficult to set up/configure

Consoles:
No mods
More expensive games
Less accurate controller-based shooting
No mods
DLC requires a subscription to XBL
Inferior resolution and hardware leads to inferior graphics (reduced AA/AF, smaller resolution)
No mods

You do realize its free? and less work that subscribing to steam. so i dont see how its a negative

It's a negative due to microsoft points. Steam at least deals in real money, rather than only letting you conveniently buy points in increments that leave some left over if you buy an 800 point DLC.

Alas, you need a CABLED controller, almost no stores sell those, a great find if you can find one. Xbox + PS3 almost use wireless for EVERYTHING.

You can use a wired controller (the play and charge kits will not work) or you can use the wireless adapter if you want.http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-Wireless-Gaming-Receiver-Windows-Pc/dp/B000HZFCT2/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1287089711&sr=8-6

Plenty of cabled Micro$haft Xbox controllers for sale around these parts, ￡25 each I think in Gamestation.

BTW, XBL purchases do NOT require a subscription, you simply need an internet connection of some kind. You need a subscription to PLAY multiplayer ONLINE. Although I do think you need to pay to activate an account.

You can get a wireless USB receiver for them, like I have.
It's a proper Microsoft part too as the controllers are also touted as GFWL controllers.

Lol at the PC [censored] here. Anyway, get it for whatever you enjoy more:

If you want mods go for PC. If you prefer sitting on a couch or more cushioned chair, then go for console. If you want mods, but hate controllers, then use a PC compatible controller.

Graphics: That should be one of the last reasons to make you decide. IMO who gives a crap!

Stop the off-topic!
We don't talk here about xbox gamepads, but differences between PC and Console editions.
Some Rohughility is seriously needed here now, so don't complain

Not at all.
Talking about which controller works best and comparing them for players who want to use them for PC is totally on topic as it is a difference between PC and console.

Basically, the difference is that you get what you pay for.
Consoles = decent quality with simple accessibility.
PC = varying quality depending on what you spent and with that bombshell I dropped about the wireless controllers, guess what, simple accessibilty also. And mods. But you have to shell out.
Plenty of people have their PC in the living room and can play fine from their couch as well as the console players.

Oh yeah, I almost forgot. Any console gamers played FO3 in 3D? Nah, I thought not.

Agreed, with the one exception of controller options. My good friend Mike at work has recently relegated Microsoft to /dev/null and is planning on getting the PS/3 version. He had played Fo3 on the PC for a long time, then tried it on the PS/3 and found that aiming is a little more difficult if your used to a mouse. Most importantly though are the lack of key-options, where the PC has a ton of buttons and can customize 12, 18, 24 or even more keys on the keyboard - which you can't do with a PS/3 controller.

He decided to get one of those keyboard converters for the PS/3 that allows him to plug a nice optical mouse and keyboard to the PS/3, and reported that it works great - with the exception that he can only map a limited number of keys and had more control options on the PC with being able to map more stuff. He still plans to play on the PS/3 and described how the game's controls are actually setup differently with the PS/3 vs. PC versions, but I found it interesting none the less.

I'm a modder, so PC-only, PC for life. For my friends on consoles however, I hope it plays smoothly.

False. I have a wireless receiver that lets me use 3 Xbox 360 controllers at the same time on m PC. I have two of these, so if any games supported it I could use 6 wireless controllers. The most I've seen supported is 4, though (Blur, most recently).


Why does it bother you that some people prefer the PC version?


...or if you're like me you can sit on the couch with a 360 controller in front of your home theater and play on the PC. Just sayin' that you can play on the PC without having to sit in front of a desk with a keyboard.

PC for the obligatory Unofficial Patch.

Hmm i wonder why you people are saying such things... PC can use xbox controller easly if m&k feels bad for you... PC can connect to big screen TV and support 1080p(and more)... consoles are the only thing keeping gaming for progressing.

I pre-ordered the PC version, but I am only concerned about bugs. I love the Fallout series, its just that Fallout 3 runs awkwardly on my computer. Sometimes it crashes in the middle of the game, and I hate waiting for patches that might not fix the problem I have. Nor do I want to look through all the threads for one that fixes my problem by going into a config file.

And thus, the thread that started somewhat well came to a sudden stop when a can of worms opened itself.

All version are going to suffer from some kind of bugs most likely, I like the PC because of the mods, I'll use them after I beat the game a few times but it extends the life of the game.

Lol...it was going so well, too. :facepalm:

So buy a console, when these things become too difficult through lack of willing it is time to go down the road of Xbox or PS3.

Hehe indeed, you need some patience with the PC version. You need to read up on how to solve the issues.
As for crashes, well.

A game title with Bethesda Softworks printed on it is not a Bethesda Softworks affiliated title if there are no crashes.
Since the very beginnings, game crashes are their trademark. Heck, don't the console versions of Elder Scrolls or Fallout 3 sometimes have freezes? It's their official trademark.




It had to happen eventually. So many cans opened from both sides of the coin since the beginning and so many more will in the future. :laugh: