Should I play skyrim on pc OR console? : V

» Tue Oct 19, 2010 2:30 pm

Hey guys, I'm wondering if I should play skyrim on pc or console. Also, I'm wondering what the pc equivalent to the current consoles would be. I'm talking in terms of graphical/processing horsepower. Thanks in advance! :-)

» Tue Oct 19, 2010 8:31 am

PC.

» Tue Oct 19, 2010 6:59 pm

PC.

» Tue Oct 19, 2010 4:07 pm

Sorry guys, one more question... At what resolution do you figure the popular console versions will be rendered at? Just hypothetical. Thanks in advance! :-)

» Tue Oct 19, 2010 11:51 am

Modern day consoles are equivalent to mid-range gaming PCs.

and if you have the choice, go for PC. Console skyrim will keep you entertained for months, PC version will keep you entertained for years.

flames will be had in this thread... just prepare yourself, PC vs Console threads always are.

edit for 2nd question; all systems including PC standardize at 1920 x 1080 (1080 HD)

» Tue Oct 19, 2010 9:57 am

This is a personal decision.

Folks who play on PC are going to tell you to play on PC. Folks who play on consoles are going to tell you to play on consoles.

I know that I will be playing on my 360 in front of my 58" plasma with room shaking surround sound.

» Tue Oct 19, 2010 5:41 am

PC.

» Tue Oct 19, 2010 7:21 pm

And another, HOW much more advanced will the game be on PC? All things like modding/cs aside... Graphically?

» Tue Oct 19, 2010 12:53 pm

It's all preference. If you feel your computer won't handle the game and want easier controls then get it for the console. If you want a higher resolution and access to mods then get it for the PC. :happy:

» Tue Oct 19, 2010 6:43 am

If you have a PC that can run it smoothly at settings that make it look better or just as good as the console version...

AND

If you don't mind playing such a huge game on your PC
....
THEN

I would suggest the PC version.

I'm getting the 360 version myself, because my PC although reasonable will be horrificly outdated by 11-11-11. I also prefered Oblivion on the 360. Just hanging back in my couch with a controller in my hands and a huge screen in front of me. To me that is the way an epic game like Skyrim should be experienced.

» Tue Oct 19, 2010 12:42 pm

PC

for the ability to make your own awesome house in the CS

» Tue Oct 19, 2010 5:53 pm

Sorry guys, one more question... At what resolution do you figure the popular console versions will be rendered at? Just hypothetical. Thanks in advance! :-)

The xbox renders most games at 720p. Playstation 3 usually does 1080p.

Also, to answer your first question with more detail, PC is the way to go if you can afford it. The mods makes it much more worth it and will make the game last for several years.However, if you don't care so much for user generated content, consoles do what they are supposed to.

Modern day consoles are equivalent to mid-range gaming PCs.

and if you have the choice, go for PC. Console skyrim will keep you entertained for months, PC version will keep you entertained for years.

flames will be had in this thread... just prepare yourself, PC vs Console threads always are.

edit for 2nd question; all systems including PC standardize at 1920 x 1080 (1080 HD)

Aaaaaw

... You ruined our "PC." streak so early... http://kotaku.com/5730532/this-is-either-the-best-or-worst-video-game-shopping-advice

» Tue Oct 19, 2010 5:34 pm

I know that the ps3 uses an nvidia equivalent to the 7800gt, and the xbox 360 uses the equivalent to an ati 2900 xt. Are these still viable options in the pc world? How far has it advanced?

» Tue Oct 19, 2010 3:24 pm

It's all preference. If you feel your computer won't handle the game and want easier controls then get it for the console. If you want a higher resolution and access to mods then get it for the PC. :happy:

This

The game will be excellent on both. If you care about modding the game, that is pc only. Console is a bit more casual and that is what I go for personally.

» Tue Oct 19, 2010 6:43 am

PC has always been the best choice for ES, Graphics, loading times, mods. And it's down to preferance weather you like K and M or joypad, I don't mind either;

» Tue Oct 19, 2010 11:50 am

So I'm to understand that the standard hd res is 1920x1080, and the ps3 can render at that res?

» Tue Oct 19, 2010 9:17 am

And another, HOW much more advanced will the game be on PC? All things like modding/cs aside... Graphically?

My guess is they will be equal, enhancements comming from tweaks (shadow resolution/visibility range etc.) and mods on the PC. (texture size/quality and models)

They will be equal for the simplicity of not creating more than one set of everything, and because noone wants to bias one system.

Edit; and yes, so long as your TV can take it, the PS3 can chug out 1080p. http://playstation.about.com/od/ps3/a/PS3SpecsDetails_3.htm <- look halfway down (screen size)

» Tue Oct 19, 2010 7:28 pm

PC

» Tue Oct 19, 2010 9:02 pm

The question is how far it will advance till November. I guess in November the consoles will be equivalent to low end gaming PC.

» Tue Oct 19, 2010 5:38 pm

I know that the ps3 uses an nvidia equivalent to the 7800gt, and the xbox 360 uses the equivalent to an ati 2900 xt. Are these still viable options in the pc world? How far has it advanced?

I remember upgrading to the 7800 back when Oblivion came out

» Tue Oct 19, 2010 9:12 pm

Hey guys, I'm wondering if I should play skyrim on pc or console. Also, I'm wondering what the pc equivalent to the current consoles would be. I'm talking in terms of graphical/processing horsepower. Thanks in advance! :-)

This all depends on what you want out of the game. We don't know yet if there will be a way for Console Users to get custom made mods, or create them for that matter, but if its like Oblivion and Morrowind you cannot. So, if you are perfectly happy not having Mods, or making them, and you don't have a PC or the money to upgrade one then the Consoles makes perfect sense. If you do want any of that though, I would plan on getting the PC version.

Evaluate what you want/need, and go from there. There isn't a best choice without knowing that.

» Tue Oct 19, 2010 6:46 pm

So, how much faster (if any) is a gtx 260 core 216 than the GPU in either console?

» Tue Oct 19, 2010 5:38 am

PS3 can't handle 1920 x 1080 at 60 fps yet, the closest they got is Gt5 which is 60 Fps at 1440 x 1080( I think). Which imo is impressive for old hardware, but again, Ps3 hardware has stood still, pc has not

» Tue Oct 19, 2010 6:48 pm

If there is a CS, then PC of course.

» Tue Oct 19, 2010 8:10 pm

PC has always been the best choice for ES, Graphics, loading times, mods. And it's down to preferance weather you like K and M or joypad, I don't mind either;

On the condition that you have a PC that can actually run the game on mid-high settings. Otherwise not so much.

On the PS3 and the 360 you have one default, they can optimize the game for these settings. I think given the power of the average PC out there 'most' people would get a better performance on there console. People with a high-end PC often tend to forget that most people just got around to having a PC with a dual-core and more then 2gb RAM.