This is a pretty hot topic online, and someone or the other ends up asking this question every now and then. Both the console and PC have existed since decades and this debate has been 'on' since then. But with the rise of the next-gen consoles like the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and the Wii, this debate has further intensified and many console gamers have started doubting the future of PC gaming. But even with all the doubts, PC gaming is here to stay, and is definitely better in a lot of ways, compared to consoles...
The PC is Customizable
Unlike its console counterparts, the PC can be customized. Meaning, that it can be fine-tuned to suit a specific budget that someone might have, and therefore you don't really need to shell out huge amounts of money and can still play games. While console prices have skyrocketed over the years, the steady drop in computer parts have made it easier for people to afford a computer. And to top that, if you are not a hardcore gamer, you don't even need a top-of-the-line system to play, even a mid-end system would do just fine while being easy on the pocket. Further, the second point that we are going to discuss literally ends the debate. The fact that...
PC Hardware is Evolving on a Constant Basis
Unlike Consoles, which get a hardware update every 5 years or so. The PC is bombarded with hardware choices pertaining to Graphic cards, ram, CPU and pretty much everything that goes inside. What it means is that the graphics and physics of PC games is evolving on a constant basis and giving developers a chance to push their limits. When it comes to consoles, the publishers and developers know what they are dealing with, and it becomes easy for them to develop titles for the same. Since, the hardware really won't change. But when it comes to the PC, they really can't afford to have any pre-conceived notions, as we all know that computers do come in different shapes and sizes. So, the developers have to be on their toes every time to satisfy the hardcore PC gamer. Plus if you have a computer then compared to a console, you can always...
Upgrade When the System Gets Outdated
This really is the defining factor and is the strongest point that kills the competition. What do you do, when a new console is released and the one that you have becomes outdated? The answer is simple. You either sell it, or keep it with yourself till you can afford to buy the latest one in the market. Now, what if you have a PC and your PC becomes outdated? Again, the answer is simple... You upgrade. The thing is that you really don't need to bother about your system becoming outdated or the parts wearing off. Since, you can always go out and buy new system upgrades for yourself, which saves you the trouble of having to buy a whole new system, which is not the case when it comes to consoles.
I know that this debate cannot end. And gamers will always vouch for the platform that they love, but no one can doubt the customizations and flexibility associated with the PC. There is a reason why developers and publishers have been developing games for this platform since decades, and we should not forget that even today, some of the most visually stunning and groundbreaking games that have ever come out, have been for the PC.
The author of this article Ankan Bose is a freelance editor/copywriter and is the co-owner of a humor blog http://www.crazyweedia.com/. He is an avid gamer and provides freelance writing services for websites and blogs.
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