Which tend to end up negating the 'cheaper' variable once you start buying stuff
(Dusty no longer used MS wheel, I'm looking in you're direction
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I don't know, would it?
Everybody here is talking about upgrading PC's to have the good stuff.
Lets say you buy an HP Desktop ($500)
Then upgrade RAM to 4 GB ($100)
Upgrade your CPU to.. lets say 2.5 Ghz ($50-$100)
Upgrade Graphics ( Mine was $150, could get to $250)
A nice gaming keyboard & Mouse ($50)
Thats A nice, fat $900, and I doubt that you won't get more.
Don't forget that gorgeous 21" Screen for $200, eh?
Gaming Consoles hook up to your TV, no extra screen needed.
PC Games are cheaper, aye ($20 - $30), compared to console games ($50), but just rigging your PC to be good enough (To your standards) will cost you more than a dozen or two games.
yep, agreed, but wait a second, $300 for a decent hd console with no HDTV to play on? let me buy a 48" 1080p tv for my beloved console $1000+ ohhh hang on a second, maybe it would be cheaper buying a pc afterall
And to that I say, an If you care so much as to buy a good screen for your PC, why wouldn't you do it for your console? DON'T FORGET, You can connect your PC to an HDTV, no? You can watch TV (duh) on your HDTV, no?
It has three functions, and don't tell me that most PC screens are the same. STANDARD PC Screens- since your booing on HDTV.
Definitely my Console.
First of all, (I know this isn't for all PC games.. but..) I like to have a controller instead of a keyboard and mouse.
Secondly, Each PC games hogs some good deal of space on your hard drive after installation, with consoles its not a problem since there are game Discs.
Third, Consoles have generally been more reliable when it comes to online play for me (and easier).
Fourth, Consoles are cheaper (if its just gaming your looking at) and come with vast accessories.
Fifth, Consoles come with standard graphics, RAM, & CPU, meaning if your not the person who really has time to deal with their PC speed, etc, Its already there for you.
And Sixth, Consoles are portable, I would game in numerous locations, and if you have a desktop for gaming (Which about most do) you know you cant carry it.
I could even play my console in an RV with a portable DVD player, but not a PC..
EDIT!
Also, PC's are not the machine to play multiplayer when your friends come over unless you have a game that has multiplayer, supports controllers, and you actually have 4 USB Controllers.
Consoles are Controller required, and they are built for multiplayer with friends, (if its not online).
Thats why :]
firstly, look up games for windows accessories, anything xbox can be connected to pc, including wireless pads and cameras
Did you not see me say "I know this is not for all PC Games", but the fact remains that not all PC games will actually support the controller.
secondly, xbox has started doing the same, and TB hard drives have been reduced to $200
Maybe they have, but thats all they hold unless you put some music and movies, even then, your computer holds dozens of other programs and information that take away from game space - its not very dedicated towards gaming.
thirdly, wow, reliable network service? try playing call of duty 4 on Xbox live and tell me its reliable.
I have COD4 and I play it on XBOX Live, I have never been kicked off of a server.
Besides, I have had more annoying little kinks on my PC with connecting to a server to game (even my wireless network) than I ever had with my console.
fifth, its a good feeling when your friends come round and are completely stunned when you show them that your pc can be used as a media center, storage center, music studio, gaming center, working environment, socialisation tool when you are stuck indoors on cold wet days, information center, etc...
Its even better when you don't have to waste a load of money to get your PC to the point where it can handle so much and still overload it with petty games that could easily go onto a $300 counterpart.
Seriously, what about people with 80GB Hard drives? Once they put on all of their necessities and Their Docs, their hard drive has no space for Games!
sixth, gaming laptops :D, Asus do a nice set and so do Dell.
Maybe so, but gaming laptops are still not as reliable as a console when it comes to speed, graphics and assurance. Also, check above reply. - Although you already read it.
and your edit: I was playing guitar hero 3 with my friend about a week ago with his and my wireless guitar connected to my gaming reciever. NO extra ports needed.
Once again, not all games are controller compatible *clap clap* hurrah, you found something that is, it doesn't mean everything is, and.. Can you carry that PC around with you to play at his house?
Oh, what is that? He has to install the game on his PC just to play it?
Thats a shame, because I just need to put in a CD and go.
dont pay for there pc games ...............shame on them 
