Re: Popular PC Game Sequels No Longer on PC?


"knight37" <knight37m@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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HockeyTownUSA wrote:
Well, if you take into account the XBOX 360, Cables, and an extra
controller, you're looking at $600 for a basic setup. I just sold my last
PC, actually used a few components from it in my new PC, and cost
difference
was $500. I typically make that sort of investment every two years. And
puts
me near the top of the curve.

Xbox 360 Premium is $400 anywhere, I've seen it as cheap as $360
online. That includes HD cables and 1 wireless controller. Add another
wireless controller for $50, and a quick charge kit to recharge them
for $40. That's $490 at most, and is the most deluxe package you would
need. The Xbox 360 Core (aka Tard) package is only $300 and you can get
wired controllers for $40. Also buying extra controllers for your
console is IMHO akin to buying extra controllers for your PC - they
aren't mandatory.

This doesn't even take into account the screen. At this point in time,
it's
safe to say that even a large majority of people who buy X360's don't
have a
high-def display. That'll run $600 to many thousands, depending on the
display. Granted it can be used for TV and movie viewing as well.

An HD TV investment is FAR more than just a monitor for your 360. At
most you should allocate 20-30% of the cost to the 360's cost of
ownership. It's not even mandatory, Since the system works on low-def
TV's also (admittedly, a bad choice). And if you are going to require
an HD TV cost for part of the 360 you should add the cost of a monitor
for your PC (and that IS mandatory). I typically get a TV once every
8-10 years, and a new monitor for my PC every 4-6 years or so.

I can see myself having to upgrade my TV sooner than 8 years,
considering that they keep fucking changing the HDMI spec and there may
be a time where my TV won't work with all the latest gizmos like HD-DVD
or what-have-yous. But I'll be damned if I buy a new one sooner than
2011.

Then take into account the cost of games. Most new X360 games are
$60-$70.
Most new PC titles are $40, some $50.

I have yet to pay more than $40 for any of my 360 games, and I have
about 6 of them now. If you look for deals you can definitely get them
cheaper. I haven't even seen one for $70 unless it was a collector's
edition or something. There are quite a few that launched at $50, and a
few at $60, and a couple at $40. I've seen advertised prices for a few
360 games as cheap as $20, and $30 isn't uncommon.

Yes, PC games are somewhat cheaper on average, but it's definitely
possible to stay in a reasonable budget on the 360 if you're a careful
shopper. I would estimate PC games on average are about $10-15 cheaper
than Xbox 360 games, but since it's hard to do an apples to apples
comparison that could vary. The PC certainly has more budget-priced
titles available.

So take everything into account, and the console is probably a little
cheaper. But I look at my PC and it is used for more than just gaming
too. I
figure if I'm going to have a PC anyhow, I might as well spend a little
more
and make it gaming capable.

I don't know about you but if it wasn't for gaming I'd be spending FAR
less on my PC than what I do now. I could still use the PC I got 4 or 5
years ago. I will most likely buy another gaming PC in late 2007, but
it just depends. So far there's not a lot on the horizon past the end
of this year to look forward to other than Crysis. There's Gothic 3 and
NWN2 this year, but my system should run those fine.

Knight37


Unless you're looking for strategy games, there are tons of RTS titles due
out over the next six to nine months. And many RTS games now are hybrid
action/FPS/strategy/tactical. A little of all worlds.


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