Reasons why PC gaming sucks

[adam zombie]

It now gets the left overs of behind on tech consoles. A few years ago, this wasn't the case, now it is the norm. PC FTW, but it isn't getting to much more win if it doesn't get some help to spur a tech revolution.

[PSXtreme]

PC gaming sucks because the hardware requirements are constantly changing, operating systems are constantly changing...the whole category is in constant flux.

[VulgarDaClown]

PC gaming sucks because the hardware requirements are constantly changing, operating systems are constantly changing...the whole category is in constant flux.

This is actually a misconception in PC gaming, and a big reason so many refuse to try it. A mid-range rig can play most games, and even newer games on medium to low settings. In fact just like consoles you only ever NEED to upgrade every 5-7 years. Yes, new tech comes out constantly, but it is not needed. And PC gaming is actually cheaper. For the same price as a new console you could have a game rig worthy of most or all games. Games are easily 10 bucks cheaper, and unlike consoles, you do not need to shell out another 400-500 bucks when it is time to upgrade. Just drop a new GPU or a few more ram sticks in and generally you will be set, and those will only set you back 100 or 200 at most unless you are being "cutting edge" which there is no point. Buying a 2000 dollar computer and a new 600 graphics card is like buying a ps5. It isn't out yet, so if you had one nothing would be able to use it and you would still be playing the same ps3 games like everyone else.

[PSXtreme]

You know what turned me off from PC gaming....coming home from the store with a brand new game and having it not run for one reason or another because of system requirements. I've never had that happen with a PlayStation game...

[adam zombie]

PC gaming sucks because it has some of the worst DRM ever to help cut back on piracy.

PC gaming sucks because of upgrades from far to many cheap sources that may conflict with current hardware and software inside your current PC when trying to upgrade. Sure you can upgrade a PC, but you had better have a degree in Computer Science or some good experience from years of trial and error doing upgrades already. Or you will botch something up.

[VulgarDaClown]

You know what turned me off from PC gaming....coming home from the store with a brand new game and having it not run for one reason or another because of system requirements. I've never had that happen with a PlayStation game...

Thats true. But a real PC gamer knows what the specs of his/her PC is before buying a game. Although it still sucks on the rare occasions something doesn't work right with certain hardware.

PC gaming sucks because it has some of the worst DRM ever to help cut back on piracy.

DRM does suck, and I agree with you on this. Indie games and things like Steam, Desura, GamersGate and GOG help a lot with this by using non-intrusive DRM clients like STEAM and Desura, or DRM free direct downloads like GamersGate or GOG.

PC gaming sucks because of upgrades from far to many cheap sources that may conflict with current hardware and software inside your current PC when trying to upgrade. Sure you can upgrade a PC, but you had better have a degree in Computer Science or some good experience from years of trial and error doing upgrades already. Or you will botch something up.

Most online PC parts stores have live chat help, as well as a compatibility checker for buying parts accurately. TigerDirect and NewEgg both do. I hear Frys is also good at helping out people in stores, but I have never been to one.
If you buy your PC parts at a Walmart, Target, or Best Buy, without knowing what you are doing (or really at all) you deserve to be out of the money you spent.

[PSXtreme]

You know what turned me off from PC gaming....coming home from the store with a brand new game and having it not run for one reason or another because of system requirements. I've never had that happen with a PlayStation game...

Thats true. But a real PC gamer knows what the specs of his/her PC is before buying a game. Although it still sucks on the rare occasions something doesn't work right with certain hardware.

Yeah, that don't always work either. I've gone in with a list of system limitations, everything was at least the min and it still didn't work. I had to wait years until I had the new PC built to play it.

[GrumpyGamerLP]

I love PC gaming. PC gaming isn't going any where. It just keeps evolving. I like the direction it is going too. PC gaming is getting back to its roots.

[PSXtreme]

I love PC gaming. PC gaming isn't going any where. It just keeps evolving. I like the direction it is going too. PC gaming is getting back to its roots.

Is Zork making a comeback?

[GrumpyGamerLP]

No Zork isn't making a comeback. Smaller titles by smaller development houses are making a comeback though.

I for one am sick of playing Call of Duty games. If they actually numbered the sequels properly then we would be on something like Call of Duty 10 and Grand Theft Auto 6. I'd much rather play Minecraft 1. I don't claim that Minecraft is one of the greatest games of all time but I loved it just because it was innovative. I didn't feel like I had played it a hundred times before.