PC, PS3 or X360?

[AJ!]

Hi all

I Haven't had a gaming machine for some time now and there are a few games building up that i would like to play. The problem is i dont know what system i could get the best gaming out of

I either go for a gaming pc which i would be able to play all the multi platform/ pc games with top graphics and frame rates or i get a ps3 or xbox.

The sort of games i want to play are

Mass effect 2,3
Bioshock infinite
Diablo 3
MGS4
Ratchet & Clank games
Dead space 2
Doom 4
Total wars
and loads more

If i invest in a new pc will there be plenty of top games coming out in the next 2 years to justify it or should i buy a much cheaper console?

[Arclight]

That's really a question you need to answer for yourself I think.

For me the answer is PC by a mile, simply because it has more games I like. And if you find there's nothing to look forward, you can always look back 10-20 years and pick up classics and favourites of the past.

The one thing against PC is that it requires a little maintenance and know-how.

[CCIP]

I think the answer lies mostly in games and exclusives. The fact is that technically, the PC will always be a better or at least more powerful and versatile platform. However it doesn't sit well in the living room and lacks certain releases.

Looking at your tastes, I don't think you'd be able to do with just one. The PC lacks Metal Gear Solid and Ratchet & Clank and the like; and good luck playing Total War on a console. So, decide which you want more.

In my experience, investing into a better PC is never a bad idea as long as you know your options well, and right now hardware prices are very very good - so it's not a bad time to invest in one. However it looks like whether you get one or not, you'll be craving a PS3. So be aware of that...

[Spike88]

Mass effect 2,3(Ps3/360/PC)
Bioshock infinite(Ps3/360/PC)
Diablo 3(PC)
MGS4(Ps3)
Ratchet & Clank games(Ps3)
Dead space 2(Ps3/360)
Doom 4(PC)
Total wars(PC)


Pretty much a break down of which consoles the games you want are on. I would stay away from the 360. Unless you want exclusives like Halo:reach as it is the least powerful, still has Red Rings(although they changed the name), and charges you to use the online.
It pretty much comes down to what the others said. The PC is the most powerful, but requires some knowledge to upgrade, and gets the least games. Also if you're interested in Blu-ray and have an HDtv, the Ps3 has benefits in that category.

Depending on your budget, I would recommend a mid-line PC(which you can upgrade at a later point) and a PS3. Best of both worlds.

[Dowly]

Dead Space 2 is coming for PC too.

[FIREWALL]

Do what we do here in the good ole USA. Go into debt and get both.

[danlisa]

PS3 320 GB Slim @ £270 approx with upgrade free gaming for the next 7 years.

Mid-Range PC @ £800 - £1000 requiring upgrading within 2 years (possibly sooner depending on games).



Although Spike nailed it. Given the games you wish to play, your choice is quite simple, both.

[Dowly]

Originally Posted by danlisa

Mid-Range PC @ £800 - £1000 requiring upgrading within 2 years (possibly sooner depending on games).

There's only one type of people who upgrade their PCs that often. The ones who want 100FPS instead of 99.