I don't have a PS3, and I have a slow computer. The only gaming console I ever use is my X-Box 360, however recently I've been hearing that the 360 is actually rather old and not as good compared to the new PS, and pales in comparison to any good computer. So I'm wondering, is it worth getting a nice supped up computer for playing video games (I like the 360 controller, so I'd have to find a way to play using it on my computer.).

If it is worth it, how much would it cost?

Anyways, apart from that, I'll probably play Skyrim on the 360, unless everybody tells me the PC is waaay better.

The trailer was filmed on the Xbox360, to give you an idea.

A good Skyrim PC would set you back around $800.

You'll be fine playing it on your 360.

Yep. The PS3 and 360 look largely the same. A high end PC will kick both their arses, but is unlikely to look too different to the 360 version.

The reason to go for the PC version is the mods, not the graphics imo.

Neither.

I would have to agree, and that's another reason I was considering getting a good com to play it. I was just figuring, if I'm getting a com, may as well get a good one.

Dont get on PS3 get a gaming PC or just play on 360

The PS3's hardware has changed just as much as the 360's has - newer models are more power and heat efficient but at exactly the same power level. A modern PC has 6 years of technological advancement on top of that, and as such is much more powerful, and I would recommend building a decent PC and playing on that - but by no means will you have a worse experience on your 360 than you would your PS3.

Skyrim will likely be a Games for Windows title, which means that it is required to support the 360 controller - so grab a wired one, or the wireless adapter, and use your controller if you really must (But I'd still reccomend mouse and keyboard)

I wish they had compatible PS3 controllers. I like them and I find the 360 ones uncomfortable.

For anyone who prefers a controller in their hands a console is a much better and cheaper option. Xbox360 and PS3 are pretty much the same, so you get the one which has the games you like.

If you're not rich then in my opinion getting a new gaming PC is worth it only if you're good with computers. And I mean so good that you can build the computer cheap yourself with good parts (premade computers' parts either svck or the computers are overpriced).

@Dragonbone; Well, unlike the 360 controller which uses a propriety RF system (Which can really screw with many forms of mobile internet, actually!), Sony used a sensible system - bluetooth. If you have a bluetooth adapter you can get your PS3 controller connecting and working quite easily, and while the support won't be prebaked like it is for the 360 controller there are plenty of tools to help you.

I'll be playing it on my brand new Sandy Bridge computer.

If you've ever seen Oblivion runing at 1920*1080 with a full set of 4096*4096 hi-res textures with 200+ plus mods added, you'll know why you shouldn't touch Skyrim with a console As Bethesda have said they will include hi-res textures in the PC version it should look graphically superior from the off on a PC even before the modding community completely re-write the game! You'll need a Phenom X2 quad core or better, an ATI 4870 or better, and at least 4gig of DDR3 Ram. Hope this is useful.....

I'd say it really depends on you gaming style.

I, personally, do want mods for new content, weapons, armors, hairstyles, etc.
If you want that too, buy it on PC.
If you just want to play through a couple of times or you don't want to mess with mods then its cheaper to buy it on PS3 or XBOX360.

Yeah, the end result would be better, but getting that slick computer set up takes time and a lot of money and technical know-how (if you are building the computer yourself), not to mention the amount of time it takes set up those 200+ mods and texture packs.

I am getting Skyrim first on the 360, because I am first and foremost a 360 user, it just feels more natural to me than a keyboard. After I get bored of Skyrim, which will take a while, I'll buy it on the PC and mod it to my liking.
And you don't need a super computer to enjoy modded TES, there are a lot of excellent small mods that completely change the way the game is played, while still being FPS-friendly.

That's pure speculation.

This is true. However when we are talking about effort and cost then console is still a better option, especially for anyone who isn't good with computers or is impatient in nature.

It took me a full day installing mods to a fresh install of Oblivion (checking load orders to prevent conflicts, packing mods into OBMM format, etc.). It's worth it in the end, but easy only for patient computer geeks.

I wouldn't dream of investing in a brand new computer for the sake of playing one game. I have a PS3 and Xbox 360. I'll probably get Skyrim for the PS3 because it's quieter and the noise from the Xbox would really annoy me when playing a game as immersive as TES.

Sounds sensible. Hold off until October-ish and you'll be able to get something for a more affordable price tag that will more than meet the then-known system requirements.


Honestly I think people overstate this "technical know-how" thing. Every motherboard comes with a manual with step-by-step assembly instructions, just follow that and be sensible about ESD (hands on the edges of the circuit boards, not all over the circuitry). Finding the right parts is probably a lot harder for a novice than putting them together.

And even then, finding the right parts just takes a bit of research, and maybe a copy of a spreadsheet program if you want to go the whole 9 yards.

And just to reinforce what you said - putting a PC together is super easy. Square peg in square hole - so the peg is a $100 video card, it still fits in the hole.

Most likely for my rather new PC. I want the ability to mod the [censored] out of it if it gets repetitive around the 9th playthrough or something, haha. If not, however, I'll go for the PS3.

Thanks for the info, but what do I do if (as is the case) I have now done everything the instructions say and installed the driver, but my controller won't connect still?

And you definately have a bluetooth adapter?

Er, I don't know, I have no practical experience with it, I'm afraid!

I know I'll most definitely be upgrading my PC with a new graphics card and either another internal hard-drive or adding an external one too.

I'd suggest heading over to a PC building website and selecting some of the decent builds from there, it's what I did and mine plays just about anything on High-Ultra quality and cost me about ￡500 (you don't even need to pick the most expensive things as long as you read reviews on how well they perform).