360 or PC?

bala8oo · Post by **bala8oo** » 28 Nov 2006, 01:05

What do you think is the best platform for this game?

360 obviously scores points for armchair/big screen play, but is it just me or are drift races a million times easier on PC version?
I give up on drifts at first on 360 and just concentrated on other races, but on PC I have completed every one on the first attempt racking up plenty of combo points.

Both versions crash though so there's one thing in common. Lets hope PS3 will be better.

Jmac- · Post by **Jmac-** » 28 Nov 2006, 02:28

Anything a console can do, a PC can do better ...

I often play games on my PC with my friends on my HDTV ...

Fishwhiz · Post by **Fishwhiz** » 28 Nov 2006, 03:22

Whats up with people just because they like to spend money on their computer they think the computer is a heck of a lot more wowzorz than a new console, because right now my computer aint for gaming so right now my ps2 is a better system than it. also, a computer is a lot more glitchy and crahses easily.

Picc84 · Post by **Picc84** » 28 Nov 2006, 03:25

^^ I agree, when i get my ps3, i'am buying it for that, so it will be better than my pc...

omg_drifting_firetruck · Post by **omg_drifting_firetruck** » 28 Nov 2006, 05:47

get PC, then take your TV-out and link it to ur TV, dilema solved, easy drifting on big screen tv

Post by **Bojan** » 28 Nov 2006, 09:37

Having played both versions I would say the 360 version is better. Graphics are as good as, if not better than on a high en pc, the default controller is way better than the keyboard (unless you have a good gamepad on the pc) and the game will always run smooth on the 360. Also so far I only experienced once freeze during normal gameo n the 360 (I didn't count photo mode crashes), while on the pc I had quite a few CTDs.
If you have a 360 connected to a hd tv, then there's really no doubt what to get.

baumaxx1 · Post by **baumaxx1** » 28 Nov 2006, 11:24

PC if you have a good amount of money to spend, as it offers modding and easy screen capture, Xbox if you're on a budget.
Anyway, you can get the same, if not better graphics on a PC better than an Xbox, they just cost upwards of $3000.

By the way, why am I the only one who doesn't have the game crash on PC?

l2k · Post by **l2k** » 28 Nov 2006, 14:07

If your only purpose is to play games, get 360.

bala8oo · Post by **bala8oo** » 28 Nov 2006, 16:19

tip: buy wired 360 controller (madcatz is very good and only Â£20) plug it into your PC, bobs your uncle, much easier and better than standard pc controllers/keyboard and as user friendly as your console version.

bala8oo · Post by **bala8oo** » 28 Nov 2006, 16:32

I usually try it out on 360 and if it's any good get it on PC for the modding, screen captures etc. Oblivion much better on PC, San Andreas completely revamped (loads of nfs cars), but this time I am not so sure.

The game has to be tweaked and patched if you want to play in widescreen, which baffles me, why is there not an option ingame? is the console version limited to 4:3, I think not.
The game is no way as smooth as 360 version and lip synching sucks. The cars and overall visuals on PC look a bit washed out compared to HD and whilst good the characters are not as realistic looking as on 360 version and check out aftermarket vinyls when redused in size. (What does it say?)

I think really to be fair most of the minus points are down to EA rather than PC, it seems as this game is out for every platform and to appeal to the masses, little thought has been given to the PC version. Could have been a whole lot better.

xinjiaspdr · Post by **xinjiaspdr** » 29 Nov 2006, 04:24

The 360 is the way to go. PC is good for people with fast reflexes. So I prefer neither

baumaxx1 · Post by **baumaxx1** » 29 Nov 2006, 07:48

<quote>I usually try it out on 360 and if it's any good get it on PC for the modding, screen captures etc. Oblivion much better on PC, San Andreas completely revamped (loads of nfs cars), but this time I am not so sure.

The game has to be tweaked and patched if you want to play in widescreen, which baffles me, why is there not an option ingame? is the console version limited to 4:3, I think not.
The game is no way as smooth as 360 version and lip synching sucks. The cars and overall visuals on PC look a bit washed out compared to HD and whilst good the characters are not as realistic looking as on 360 version and check out aftermarket vinyls when redused in size. (What does it say?) </quote>
The game is not as smooth on PC as it is on Xbox because your PC is low-end. If you have a PC equivalent to the Xbox, you won't be complaining. I find it the same.
The PC looks washed out because of your screen, not the game or computer. You can get HD on PC BTW. And downsized aftermarket vynils do suck on PC on a lower end PC at low graphics and resolution. I'm sure PS2 will have the same problem... On a high end PC, no problems.
<qoute>buy wired 360 controller (madcatz is very good and only Â£20) plug it into your PC</quote>
Can you get a PS2 layout type that doesn't feel cheap?

Anyway, PC for cashed up, high-end gamers, who want to play with the best possible graphics, mod and play online easily, Console for gamers on a budget.
PS3=$1000
Equivalent computer= $4000 (PS3 performance)

High end gamers note: The 8800GTX is here!

RVD · Post by **RVD** » 29 Nov 2006, 09:31

Jmac- wrote:Anything a console can do, a PC can do better ...

now that's what i'm talking about!!

@baumaxx1: the PS3 may be cheaper, but that's without an HD tv, right?? And a PC is more expensive, because you can do soooooooo much more on it then a console...

AZ · Post by AZ » 29 Nov 2006, 09:59

I play games with my PC and for those comments that X360 has better controls, I have X360 controller plugged in my comp.

baumaxx1 · Post by **baumaxx1** » 29 Nov 2006, 11:13

The PC is without a HD screen too.
The blu ray drives cost $1500, plus a processor, graphics card, case, sound card, motherboard, etc.
I would much rather have a PC, but the PS3 is cheaper. I'll have a Xbox 360 like system anyway when the new graphics card is put in.

dln · Post by **dln** » 30 Nov 2006, 00:58

imo, pc's will always have an advantage as long as consoles ignore modding

SuperString · Post by **SuperString** » 30 Nov 2006, 01:44

Actually consoles can match PC only for short period of time, because unlike the console, you can always upgrade your hardware for PC. Not to mention new DX10 is going to send xbox, wii, ps3 straight to hell. BUT!!
As for the consoles, they are developed specialy for games. So when you for example buy PS3, you can be sure every game in next 4 years that will be designed for PS3 is going to run smoothly and with minimal no. of bugs and crashes. PC you're going to upgrade every 1-1,5 years to maintain the quality of gaming. So you give like 600â‚¬ for console and you are sure it will run smoothly for next couple of years.
My answer: If you plan to play games and sometimes surf on the internet buy console. If gaming isn't in the first plan, buy PC.

SuperString · Post by **SuperString** » 30 Nov 2006, 01:47

And to be honest, i like ps3 better than xbox360, but it's just too expensive at present.

Post by **GT3x24x7** » 30 Nov 2006, 03:02

Please

your original post rather than double posting if you want to add something extra.

bala8oo · Post by **bala8oo** » 30 Nov 2006, 13:28

Yeah the PS3 will have blu-ray DVD built in in addition to it's gaming capabilities so for the price it is set to debut at it will still be nearly HALF the price of a standalone blu-ray dvd player.
Samsung Blu-ray costs Â£1000.

baumaxx1 · Post by **baumaxx1** » 01 Dec 2006, 05:00

"Please edit your original post rather than double posting if you want to add something extra."

Yeah, but will people bother to re-read it?

Skull_punx · Post by **Skull_punx** » 13 Dec 2006, 20:21

i should take it on the PC because you can download a patch(and you HAVE to do that cause the game isn't finnished by a long shot)

Post by **Bojan** » 13 Dec 2006, 20:30

The 360 version received at least one patch so far.

MrPalmont · Post by **MrPalmont** » 13 Dec 2006, 22:44

bala8oo wrote:What do you think is the best platform for this game?

360 obviously scores points for armchair/big screen play, but is it just me or are drift races a million times easier on PC version?
I give up on drifts at first on 360 and just concentrated on other races, but on PC I have completed every one on the first attempt racking up plenty of combo points.

Both versions crash though so there's one thing in common. Lets hope PS3 will be better.

I think PC is much better generally. And it's much easier with trainers and Hex editing on PC

fasttasf · Post by **fasttasf** » 15 Dec 2006, 18:57

Picc84 wrote:^^ I agree, when i get my ps3, i'am buying it for that, so it will be better than my pc...

Not to say PC is better than anything, but consoles are outragously over valued, all the parts inside these plastic boxes sum up not worth more than Â£100 at most. The only thing they are selling is the concept of integrating loads of meaningless gadgets together into one big gadget, that's it. I wonder why google doesn't enter the competition. It's not rocket science for sure.

Anyway, if you like a box that only plays games and dvds, that's your choice. I'll stick to the PCs because they are much more than a toy. Glitches? just admit you don't know nothing about computers, nobody will laugh.

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