You can't compare PC and Console gaming, they're totally different markets. PC gaming is for those who get very into it and are will to spend £1,000's on a rig. Console gamers jsut want something they can plug in their telly, turn on and enjoy.
I used to be a PC gamer back in the 90's but it cost so much on keeping it all up to date I gave up and swaitched to consoles as I don't play for hours every day.
PC's have better graphics for sure, don't know aboutonline play as I've not had one in years, but the costs over console gaming are huge even if the games are cheaper. Plus I don't have room for a PC in the flat.
nick
Nick,
That is partially true, however your are slightly wrong on the cost. Hardware is constantly being updated as we all know. This means the old models gets reduced in price alot. However, the hardware being produced is always 100 steps ahead of the software and graphics engines being made.
This means that all that old hardware being sold cheap, as it is the older models can run the games at max settings easily. The new models are just there for the ethingy effect tbh.
For a gaming rig to play all at 100% graphics wont cost anything near £1000, more around the £350 - £500 mark, self built of course.
Not only have you got a gaming rig, you also have a general computer, eliminating the need to buy a computer/laptop to browse the web do work etc... So in the long run it is cheaper then having a console as it is a more efficient machine.