Is PC gaming really worth it?
>>342752454
Stop being a poorfag, save a good $800, build a PC that will be ahead of both the psneo and scorpio. You will save money in the long run not having to buy games and DLC at full price. You can also cut the $50 fee just to play online. It's a good investment.
if you like video games, you are pretty stupid if you dont game on the platform that has. its worrying that people still have to even ask this
-biggest game library by far
-better graphics
-better framerate
-cheaper games
-100's of free games
-better controls + more control options
-mods
-more user content (maps, skins, etc)
-free online MP
>>342752454
If you want to emulate or play western AAA, sure. If those don't interest you, no.
>>342753440
/thread
>>342752454
No, PC gaming is a meme.
The most fun I've had with my gaming PC was emulating old games.
>>342752454
Yes.
I had Xbox for years. I was a poorfag now I have a decent job got a really good gaming PC and I have never considered going back to console. PC gaming is so much better in every way
>>342752454
Worth what? Video games are a waste of money.
>>342753290
Don't forget the cons.
-Hackers
-Most likely at the mercy of Steam servers
-If a game isn't Blizzard/On Steam and multiplayer only you can expect it to be dead within 2 weeks
-BR and Russian scum will be in your games
I'm an idort, but PC gaming is to play with poorfag friends and singleplayer games. Consoles are best for multiplayer games 90% of the time.
OP you need to go idort to get the full experience, otherwise just figure out what your friends play or what you want to play and go with that. PC gaming is mostly a meme tho, don't fall for it. There is a reason the biggest publishers and game devs shrug off PC gaming for consoles most of the time.
>>342755012
O also add another big con
-Literal 7 year olds will be playing in your ranked competitive matches. ESPECIALLY if your game is free to play.
There is a huge difference in team mate quality in games on PC and Xbox One, I've seen it myself. PC players are generally fucking horrible at video games because of this. This is exactly why Overwatch decided to not go F2P. You simply clusterfuck your games with Minecraft/Mobile gaming children.
>>342755012
>hackers
not all games are single player, not all multiplayer games are infested with hackers, not all multiplayer games infested by hackers are significantly decreased in quality by them
>most likely at the mercy of Steam servers
>most likely
no, but if you have a source I'll read it
>If a game isn't Blizzard/On Steam and multiplayer only you can expect it to be dead within 2 weeks
mmos that have been "dead" for ages are still active, shooters play like shit on console and good shooters on PC stay alive
>on steam
who cares if it's on steam?
>BR and Russian scum will be in your games
not an argument. Just shit on them if you have an issue. At least they aren't incoherent screaming 12 year olds as the majority like on console
>consoles are best for multiplayer games 90% of the time
you mean shooters, which is false
>paying to use your own internet
>current year
>>342752454
well, if your getting a Desktop PC, you can spend an extra few hundred to make it handle pretty much everything. that covers the cost of a console. so, if you are trying to game, then i would say yes.
>>342755312
If you get in ranked matches with 7 year olds, then perhaps it's time to git gud?
>>342752454
nope
>>342754245
Isn't this the Death Magnetic fucked up mastering?
Most people are going to need/want a home computer anyways. If you go to bestbuy you'll see shittier computers that normies buy that cost 1k+. Building a decent gaming computer actually saves alot of money when you consider that and not needing to buy a separate console.
As far as multiplayer goes, that's shit on all systems. If you want nice people to play with try finding a community, small gaming clan, or whitelisted servers to play on.
>>342755943
Most people only need a computer for email and writing Word documents and shit.
Do you like saving $60 a year and still getting a better online service than consoles?
Do you want to never pay more than $35 for a game, even if you preorder it?
Then yes
>>342752454
it's cheaper to kill yourself
>>342755420
>br and russian scum is not an argument
kill yourself.
>>342756705
This is true; a lot of normies i know these days just use tablet and mobile phone exclusively.
>>342756705
absolutely. but if you go to a computer store they're all overpriced as hell. A low-tier computer that's good enough to run word and watch youtube videos on is going to run several hundred more than they should because most people can't tell what is what with computer. And that same person might want a gaming console in their house as well
If a person would just sit down and watch a couple youtube videos on computer parts, then either order the parts themselves to pay a techie friend to do it they can save a lot of money, and that's not including how you can typically buy pc games for cheaper than consoles which can add up quickly.
The VR waifus make it worth it. Literally life changing experience
>>342752454
Only you can tell us if it's worth it for you, you stupid retarded faggot, it all depends on what games you like and there's no way for us to know that
Jesus christ dumb as fuck questions like this one make me so fucking mad, can't you use your fucking brain for a fucking second before posting?
>>342755312
>PC players are generally fucking horrible at video games because of this.
t. console babby relying on aim assist
>>342755312
>Literal 7 year olds will be playing in your ranked competitive matches
Are you assuming this doesn't happen on consoles?
This affects every platform, but it only affects games which don't have a good matchmaking system, because if you're at least decent at the game then of course the matchmaking is going to place all people of the same skill level in the match.
tl;dr you only get matched with 7 year olds if you're bad
>>342752454
>is superior everything really worth it
Pros of PC gaming
>better in nearly every facet
Pros of Consoles
>some exclusives
>>342752454
Worth it yea
>>342752454
The nice thing about gaming on the PC, is that you can do a lot of other things with the PC too.
>>342758446
So you should always play on pc, unless you for some reason support the idea of exclusives.
Fuck consolefags for supporting such a shitty business practice.
>>342758842
>Fuck consolefags for supporting such a shitty business practice
You can't blame them for it, this is all what they have.
for "gaming" only no it's not worth it
really good PC hardware is way overpriced
The only thing I will miss from my xbox is mkxl and injustice 2
>spends $3000 on a computer specifically for gaming
>having to map out button inputs to your xbox controller for each game before you play it
pc master raec! dat framerate!
>>342759750
>don't buy Alienware
>never happens
>>342752454
Yes you can play umm undertale and youtubers life
And.......
Oh fuck it join us we can start a steam profile thread and dont forget to beg games on every thread masterrace needs you!
JUST
>>342759750
>having to map out button inputs to your xbox controller for each game before you play it
I've never played a game that does this.
>>342752454
Yes but you don't need to upgrade yearly for muh graphix.
>>342759750
hahaha is this really what console retards think?
>>342760192
I have, but it's usually freeware/shoestring budget indie games that do that.
>>342752454
Ignore every other response in this thread as it's 100% shitflinging like every other time.
PC gaming is only worth the investment you're willing to make in it. Asking if PC gaming is worth it is like asking if a motorcycle is worth it. If you're not willing to do the necessary research, time, funding, and effort into it, then no, it will not be worth it no matter how much that grass is greener.
It was, and always will be, up to you if it is. No one else can tell you otherwise. The computer could literally give you a blowjob for free with every game you play and it still wouldn't be worth it to many people for obvious reasons.
Ignore the masterrace shitters, half of them are on the ironic shitposting high while the others are reddit crossboarders you should ignore and filter.
>>342752454
i regret getting one just because ps4 has a way better library.
i just dont care enough about graphics. i have a ps4 and pc now but i really wish i had all my game data just on the ps4 to massage my autism
>>342752454
Only if you need the hardware for work or some more important activity than gaming and NEVER fall for the 60 fps meme.
>>342760071
>SLI 970
JUST indeed.
No you will only play Minecraft,lol and MMOs
>>342760945
>If you're not willing to do the necessary research, time, funding, and effort into it, then no, it will not be worth it no matter how much that grass is greener.
You don't have to build a pc. It's just cheaper. Sites like logicalincrements.com give all the info you need.
>The computer could literally give you a blowjob for free with every game you play and it still wouldn't be worth it to many people for obvious reasons.
Seems like you're just making excuses at that point.
>>342764341
For the record, I'm actually working to get a PC. My next paycheck is on Thursday and I plan on getting everything together at long last, tidling my time until I can get the 480, so I can dick around with it until I have enough for that ROG 1440p/144hz ips monitor and a 1080ti when it comes out. So I'm not telling someone PC gaming isn't worth it.
My point is by the end of the day, you get what you pay for, and for most people, PCs aren't as reliably built as prebuilts as a PS4 (fucking ibuypower and alienware as good fucking examples you want to look up and research on before just randomly firing your wallet away).
You DO have to put effort into knowing what you're doing. When I thought I wasn't able to build one myself due to cats, I was agonizing over how fucking unreliable and stupid prebuilds were. Yes, it takes even a modicrum of critical thinking to get into PC gaming, unlike console gaming, and it is entirely up to that person if that's too much work or not.
>>342764757
There are companies that can put together a custom pc for you.
>Yes, it takes even a modicrum of critical thinking to get into PC gaming, unlike console gaming
Heh. That doesn't seem far off from what pcmr people say.
>>342752454
Not really, you can play 99% of PC exclusives on old busted laptop. Most recent PC exclusives are indie games with pixelated graphics and console exclusives looks much better. Multiplats are usually poorly optimized and barely looks better even on 2 times more expensive rigs than PS4.
>>342752454
>high-end PC
No, not really. Enthusiasts only.
>mid-range PC to toasters
Sure. You'll get a lot out of it for a good price.
>>342759079
Yeah, they have games. Unlike PCucks.
>>342766343
>buy PS4
>works out of the box
>lasts at minimum 2-3 years
>by pc from ibuypower
>2 months in PSU shits itself dead
>take it to get it fixed
>oh anon you cleaned out the dust like you were supposed to? too bad you just voided our warranty :^)
>gotta get a new PSU
>now have to research good PSUs
That's what I mean. I'm not saying console gaming is braindead, I mean consoles at the very fucking least are reliable (modern day) in their system won't fall the fuck apart months in like most "gaming prebuilt" websites. Yes, like, 3 trusted sites will charge like $100 more to have it built for you. But again, you need to take time to look into that shit, whereas you don't have to do a fucking thing for a console other than walk into gamestop/EB games/GAME/whatever the fuck and just buy it there and then.
>>342766780
If you have bunch of hair and dust in the fans any electronic device can die.
>buy console
>halos are cool, so are gears and stuff like that
>have pc with gtx780
>not very spectacular
>get idea to order 144hz monitor
I will decide then.
>>342766780
I honestly doubt any pre built site would use that shitty of a psu or even have that shitty of a warranty on it.
>>342767128
Most I've looked at sell i7 processors with 970s and 960s, and give you a PSU of 400W Bronze.
Prebuilds will shortchange the fuck out of you. They're a total fucking scam.
>>342766957
Yes, too bad dealing with that shit voids some website's fucking warranties, which is the point. Again, you have to actually know your shit with PCs, where you can be a clueless idiot kid with a console and never have that kind of issue.
>>342752454
For all the things you can do with a decent PC yes, it's very worth it. It's the most versatile multimedia tech you can get.
You don't have to get all the top of the line components either, do some research and find the best bang for buck components and you'll be fine.
>>342766780
>>342767474
Consoles aren't infallible. They break down and have problems just like other devices.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6FwlK-jU8Yg
>>342767580
Their failure rate is low and it's just plug and play with top of the line games always aimed towards your hardware. It's the easy way.
The downside of PC is the fact that the AAA stuff most people want to play will almost always be ported from consoles and bring all those caveats with them.
Pure from the ground up PC games are rare and usually from niche genres or small dev studios with low budgets.
>>342767474
>Prebuilds will shortchange the fuck out of you.
No shit dude, but don't go to awful websites and they would at least get you a psu that won't blow up on first start up
>>342752454
Not really unless you're a loser with no life who does literally nothing with their free time but sit in front of their computer.
It's too damn expensive otherwise when you can just drop $200 on a console and call it done.
>>342752454
If you want to get into pc gaming make sure you spend an appropriate amount on parts.
Here's a guide.
>>342767976
That is my fucking point. You have to look this shit up. You don't have to with a console.
I'm not saying console gaming is inferior. I was NEVER saying console gaming was inferior. I'm saying console gaming is very easy to get into, and requires very little genuine research other than "This playstation 4 does not play xbox one games". You buy shit, you plug it in you, you play it, and the failure rate is incredibly low to the pint where you need to be one unlucky son of a bitch to get a faulty one.
PC gaming does not have that luxury. You need to put effort into research or you will get burned very badly by scummy practices. For many people, that's a major turnoff, and it is wholly understandable why.
PC gaming is only worth the effort and investment you're willing to give. That's the truth of it, period. Do you want to actually look into what you want? No? Then it's not fucking worth it. End of story.
>>342767898
You haven't proven the failure rate with pcs is high. I'm saying all hardware can fail.
Just find out what most of your friends play OR if you don't know anyone who games pick the 5 online games you think you'll play the most and see which system they favor.
Remember most PC muster races are jaded arseholes who shit on other peoples hobbies because they have nothing else to be proud about. And the only people who dispute this are either;
1) The above jaded arsehole
2) Lying to themselves.
>>342767580
Is that why I still have every console I've ever owned, including the Atari 2600 my mom bought before I was even born in 1980, and they all still work perfectly?
Meanwhile I had to replace my PSU last month after it blew up from two whole months of use.
PC gaming is only worth it if you like AAA multiplats and must run them at the highest settings and you are willing to fork out over $1000 to do it.
In my humble opinion, those games are not worth that kind of money, I don't even think there's been a AAA multiplat game released this generation with good gameplay....
PC's core and flagship games are surprisingly the most cost-effective video games there are, the core demographic and the overall userbase don't have $1000 PC's as such PC's main games can run on much, much cheaper hardware.
If you mean is a $100~$200 PC worth it, to play PC exclusives and for utility then yes, but the enthusiasts in my opinion who spend upwards of 1k on a rig are pissing money down the drain.
>>342752454
>Is playing on a platform not designed for gaming worth?
Gee, I wonder...
If you want to play Valve casinos, F2P shit and burn yourself out on video games ten times faster, then sure, PC is the way to go.
>>342768536
People have Apple II and commodore 64 computers that still work.
>>342752454
yeah, you dont need a thread for this, simple answer is yeah it is if you game more than 5 hours a week it is, you dont need a controversy about it, it is worth it
>>342768854
>>342768863
This, PC games are 99% trash indie shovelware
Do you have a job that requires a good PC? If you don't. Don't.
![2000px-ESRB_2013_Everyone.svg[1].png](https://i.imgur.com/Q8azu4l.png "2000px-ESRB_2013_Everyone.svg[1].png")
What game genres should I play?
I am someone who only plays video games rated E for Everyone by the ESRB
and I hate violent games
>look at the steam sale thread
>people buying 10 year old console ports, shovelware and indie games
The post purchase rationalization for PC is insane, it really locks people in for the wild ride.
>>342769181
You can turn off the violences though ;^D
>>342769390
>people are buying games they want to play
>WOW LOOK AT THESE FUCKING PKEKS RATIONALIZING THEIR PURCHASE
>>342769481
It is that I detest violent video games.
and I'd like franchises (series) game that all their games are always rated E for Everyone by the ESRB
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mezZQlE6alo
>>342769181
Card Games.
>>342769605
>huur Imy platform is secretly a more expensive console with less games in which I compensate for by bying pixel shit
>expecting people to not call you out on it
>>342752454
YES BUT DON'T FALL FOR THE 1440P MEME FOR THE LOVE OF GOD
COMPLETELY AND UTTERLY USELESS AND UPSCALES SOME GAMES HORRIBLY.
RUN FROM IT
>>342769997
>>342769990
I am sorry.
I do not like card games
>>342760071
everything else I'm happy with but not buying anything so sticking with sli 970s for a while.
>>342770156
>indie shit
>multiplats
>game also announced on consoles
>best PC game is some baseball game
>>342769390
>>342769997
Don't kid yourself shovelware and indie games sells well on the consoles as well.
>>342770156
>Stephen's Sasuage Roll
Yep if you can afford it. If you can't and go toastermode then you're in for a shit time
>>342752454
Do you love video games and have diverse interests, aren't a poorfag and aren't a complete dumbass when it comes to the insides of a computer?
Then yes.
>>342757826
OP probably has one but is just getting some decent debate going on /v/
you obviously don't subscribe to that line of thinking though you silly angry man
>>342752454
Do you want to be a virgin for life?
>>342770495
>I DON'T LIKE IT, SO IT'S SHIT
Not an argument.
>>342752454
If you have ass loads of patience, yeah. Things break down or often come dead so if you don't mind playing games 2 months after you got everything it's cool.
99% of PC exclusives can run on a toaster because they are designed to run on a toaster. Building an expensive PC is literally the dumbest meme you can get rused for. AAA games are not worth that kind of dosh especially when consoles get the best AAA's
>>342770870
>I don't have to get gaming PC to play it
>they are also on consoles
>not argument
>>342771116
XCOM 2 is literally the only multiplat on that list.
>>342770870
>he actually like pixelated indie shit
Might as well buy smartphone for this kind of gaming.
>>342771268
Not an argument.
>>342771185
Stardwe Valley is also announced for consoles. Wargame is on PS4. I bet if I run through all this garbage indie fest I would find more since PS4 also has huge number of it.
>>342752454
it's better than every console and always will be because it uses the same parts, but better parts and the parts always get better.
sure if you're a little kid, probably just stick with consoles until you get a decent job. The parts are expensive up front, but the quality is worth it. Also, you will always get more games for your money. I own 300 + games through steam, physical, gog, and origin and I have not spent more than 400 us dollars on games.
spent about 800 on my computer though
some other points:
-mouse and keyboard is much better for every fps. It's so much more enjoyable, I can't bother to play with controller anymore.
-better u.i thanks to kb&m
-higher resolution, faster everything (absolutely everything - depending on parts)
just get a pc when you have the disposable income, it's like having a car compared to bicycle.
>>342771386
It is argument about PC gaming being pixelated indie shit.
>>342766672
like...
and...
...lets not forget about...
if you dont like multiplayer probably not
>>342771617
>build a $1000 pc
>miss out on the best AAA's and only play multiplats to justify the hardware
>but its better bcuz mods
>>342752454
Yeah just be prepared to never play games due to how much you fucking hate yourself.
>>342771854
Literally whole japanese gaming is on consoles. Best AAA games.
As a poor fag, is console gaming even worth it? I just shoved a GTX 750 Ti into my pre-built and never looked back.
>>342753290
>pc '''''''''games''''''''''''
>>342762319
SLI 970 is honestly pretty good, its one of the better SLI set ups
>>342755012
I'm sorry but it seems like you have zero experience gaming on the platform. You should actually give it a try yourself before spouting the same fucking nonsense that consolefags use to justify playing on a shitty locked down platform.
>>342772435
definately not. I shoved a gtx 960(the 4gb one) into my prebuilt with a shitty fx 4300 and I'm still pretty happy with it. spent less than 500$.
>>342771024
>especially when consoles get the best AAA's
>>342759750
I can't tell if this is bait or if you have autism. Probably both.
>>342772748
Name a single AAA PC game release within the last 4 years that justifies a $2000 PC
Protip: You cant because PC is fucking garbage LMAO
>>342772120
None of that is what I said. There is no reason to even mention mods, they're obvious and not even the best reason.
Best triple AAA's what kind of vague statement is that? The best games go multiplat or pc. I personally don't care for modern single platform games. only nintendo has held onto their best IP and they're losing to emulation because their hardware is so simple.
>>342754101
first post to say "no", and by far the least articulate or informative.
Quite telling.
>>342772928
Literally nothing justifies getting a bleeding edge $2000 4k monster. IMO
I am doing perfectly fine with my $800 beast I built myself saving me from years of paying for online and suffering 30 fps.
>>342773528
When I can look up my waifus skirt in VR at silky smooth 90fps it feels pretty justified.
Really though, the massive library all in one spot is what gets me every time. 250+ games in my steam library, launch box to handle all my emulators for seamless game pad 1 button launching, my choice of gamepad (Which is the xbone elite cause comfy) everything runs perfect at 2160p 60hz on my TV, or if I wanna sit at desk, 1440p 120hz.
I like my PS4 as well but most of my gaming is done on this beast. I also never get to leave the house for more than 1-2 hours at a time so... Yeah the massive library again wins out for me.
Help Here Please
-> >>342771156
>>342755012
>>342755312
This is all you need to listen to.
PC gaming is alright nothing special. Netter framerate etc is nice but not a make or break .
Idort is the only answer for an enthusiast feel free to skip Xshit since there is 0 reason to own 1 in 2016.
>>342773797
Even with old shit like this you can play most games on ps4 level of graphics.
>>342774174
But all of those reasons are invalid.
>>342773797
I'm looking at that same cpu for myself.
Can it handle OBS stream encoding at Medium/Slow Preset while gaming?
>>342774524
Yes, the 5930k is a champ. I can run OBS and stream 1080p 60fps 5mbp/s bit rate with zero issues.
>>342774336
Yeah, there's no -need- for a rig like mine for gaming but I do a lot more than just play games on it as is likely obvious with the 18TB of storage.
>>342774487
>Hackers
>Devs see you as a niche market
>Eastern devs laugh in your face and make shit ports
>Endless its a Valve made meme game its going to be dead for online
>Majority of PC only games are finding its way on console and or dying
>Spend 1k on paper weight mememachine
Already fell for the shitty PC gayman meme
You people are just hyper autist who stroke there cocks to the hardware instead of actual video games hence why you are a fucking joke to the industry as a whole.
>>342772928
calm down bro i'm just meming. I grew out of video games years ago.
>>342772435
Only if you're into Japanese games, sure. A lot of them don't make it onto PC or have a far larger community on consoles.
>>342755012
>This angry about br and rus.
Get good.
>>342759750
>controller
>>342757235
This is a hot butt.
Roasted assarolly.
>>342774336
I have a PII 965, this shit has almost the same IPC as the FX 8150, so I didn't bother to upgrade it yet. Waiting for the Zen, hope it make the prices go down.
>>342768282
No VR HMD
>>342759750
>Not playing everything except games with really shitty controls on a M+KB
Scrub detected, one second, killing him without aim assist.
>>342775264
The issue with that Cpu was the OC, because it was locked, you couldnt do much, mine had it at 3.3 wich isnt that much for an OC celling, also the mobo didnt helped.
For the next... i say 2 more years, there is not gonna be a blasting new shit, just small improvements, and most of all to improve power targets.
The idea is to find the 2500k replacement.
Now i have a 4790k, and i can reach 4.7 in all clocks with not much trouble, didnt tested for single clock OC.
Find something to reach between 4.0 and 4.4 and you have a CPU for 4 more years when the upgrades are so much that the improvement start to make sense.
I play more Cpu intensive games, and it was the reason for the whole upgrade besides the VR with a dk2.
>>342775345
Shut up totalbiscuit.
>>342752454
Yep, just wait to build your PC til April 2017. You'll build a beast at good prices
>>342755420
>br and russian scum not an argument
But they ruin everything, PC or console.
Also oceanic-asians. They're equally cancerous.
