yep just need console to support m/k 100%.
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Should I get gaming PC?
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rodrigolfp
Haptic Gamepads 4 Life
When will this happen? And what about all the shooters locked to 30fps and low resolutions and 100+ms of input lag and no ultrawide and no free online, and no mods?
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Daneel Elijah
Member
A PC is worth it for games like FTL. And many games do work with a controller on PC. Unless you have money issues a PC will open you to new experiences and probably more exclusives than most consoles ever had. I love my PS5 but I know that many of my best gaming experiences, games like The binding of isaac and Rogue Legacy, are or have been PC exclusives at some point.
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FalconPunch
Member
Nope. If you really badly wanted one, you'd have purchased it by now. The fact that you're apprehensive suggests to me that this such a purchase would be a giant waste of money. Never listen to the people on GAF, they generally give bad advice when it comes to the utilization of money. I don't know if Gaffers are just too rich that the money doesn't matter or they just don't care lol.
BennyBlanco
aka IMurRIVAL69
like i said the reason to get a pc nowadays is to play console ports at higher res and higher frame rates....(etc.)
didn't say 100% m/k on console would happen. just reflecting on how close they are/how much i wish they would just go all the way.
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wise advice.
Puscifer
Member
Tbh it'll likely get me over IF done right. IF.
My desktop is a bootloader for steam, I have a laptop I hook up via KVM for any actual work I have to do. Not to mention that I build ITX PCs so being able to carry around SX sized PC would be amazing to me and I'd never want for another PC or console, but that being said I do want full PC usage when I need it.
Edit: I should add that I say I want full PC usage because there are times I use UImods for stuff like Risk of Rain 2. Either way, if Microsoft can make a console that's the target specs imagine how well games will scale with higher end hardware if there's a minimum spec that has to be good for 6-8 years!
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rodrigolfp
Haptic Gamepads 4 Life
This "etc" now makes a big difference.
mayham2199
Member
Seems like controller support is a big deal to you so I would say no. You can almost go 100% controller these days but still not there. If you play a lot of older games it will be even worse for you.
cireza
Member
That's a lot of reasons to not want one.
well I'm not trying to write a legal document. other technical improvements on pc fall under the higher resolution and higher frame rate category. they are implied.
reply to your sarcasm on sticks was just reflecting how close consoles are to full support of m/k and how I wish they would just go all the way. There's nothing really there preventing them from doing it. I guess it's baby steps.
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rodrigolfp
Haptic Gamepads 4 Life
Sure, jam.well I'm not trying to write a legal document. other technical improvements on pc fall under the higher resolution and higher frame rate category. they are implied.
what about jelly? or peanut butter? Or just butter?
Sushi_Combo
Member
TintoConCasera
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rodrigolfp
Haptic Gamepads 4 Life
Just *Jan.
Holammer
Member
OK thanks Cindy.
Robot Carnival
Member
I agree with this and think OP can consider getting a Steam Deck or other similar handheld.
cinnamonandgravy
Member
Holammer
Member
Valve just posted an update on its work on Steam Input.
The 10% number seems a bit high for Steam Deck, how many units have they sold anyway?
steamcommunity.com
They also tease a Steam branded HORI pad. Available in Japan this summer.
Asymmetric garbage, it belongs in the trash.
The 10% number seems a bit high for Steam Deck, how many units have they sold anyway?
Steam :: Steam News :: An update on Steam Input and controller support
Hello! More players than ever are choosing to play Steam games with a controller, and we thought it would be a good time to share some stats about controller usage on Steam along with an update about Steam Input. Stats: Controller use on Steam Since 2018, daily average controller use has tripled...
They also tease a Steam branded HORI pad. Available in Japan this summer.
Asymmetric garbage, it belongs in the trash.
diffusionx
Gold Member
if only our time was unlimited.
yea and you probably won't be playing those games from a couch. If you must play RTS games, for the most part a potato PC will run everything and just stick it on your desk.
SmokedMeat
Gamer™
Nowadays...you really only get a pc to play console games at higher resolutions and frame rates.
It’s like saying you only buy a Chevy Silverado ZR2 to drive to the grocery store.
FunkMiller
Gold Member
What PC lacks in ease of use compared to a console is easily overshadowed by the much better choice, better value for money, and better customisability.
So yes, Op. PC gaming is worth it, if you’re prepared for a little more set up time.
So yes, Op. PC gaming is worth it, if you’re prepared for a little more set up time.
rodrigolfp
Haptic Gamepads 4 Life
I play everything on my mattress as couch and desk sucks.
hinch7
Member
If you are interested and want to play games not tethered to what Sony decides, sure. But I wouldn't invest big right now, unless you can get some really good deals. Or at least get some components on offer. Next generation graphics cards are coming real soon, so may want to wait out for that.
About the controller, they all work fine so long as you stick to Xbox Series/One controller. It is universally recognised on Windows and works wired or bluetooth. DualSense too but is a bit more of a hassle. And is only recognised via steam or third party drivers. Also has a tendancy to switch audio to the controller when wired, which is fairly annoying.
About the controller, they all work fine so long as you stick to Xbox Series/One controller. It is universally recognised on Windows and works wired or bluetooth. DualSense too but is a bit more of a hassle. And is only recognised via steam or third party drivers. Also has a tendancy to switch audio to the controller when wired, which is fairly annoying.
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VolticArchangel
Member
If you want to play on your TV with a controller, you can just buy an extended HDMI cable and do so.
What is your budget, OP? Are aiming for a high end system? You might want to wait a few months on that front.
What is your budget, OP? Are aiming for a high end system? You might want to wait a few months on that front.
David B
An Idiot
Yeah I guess there's no point. I have a Sony 43 inch TV with 120 Hz and VRR and supports Dolby Vision along with ALLM. I'm not a big gamer anyway, I play Call of Duty about 2 to 4 hours a day. I was going for better frame rate, but 60 to 120 is already good. Well that's a good point than. There is no point as I like the big screen TV more and I don't want to configure all that controller stuff in Steam so that my controller works in menus. Black Ops 1 2 and 3 the controller never works for me in menus. So yeah I'll stick to consoles as keyboard and mouse are just my typing and searching computer things.
Gameplay Gods Bless
Member
Steam input provides real controller support to any game. I even play Keyboard and mouse visual novels with a controller. Steam input works out of the box but if a game is M&KB only then you can customize it for controller use in the steam options. Steam input also has native per game profiles. Controller is not an issue on PC in 2024.
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MiguelItUp
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Honestly, even if I read the first post, it wasn't necessary to tell you yes. Yes you should get a gaming PC. You can get a decent pre-built rig that will still play everything decently. Or, if you're down to build yourself (or if you know anyone) it can be substantially cheaper in some cases.
But I think it is SO worth it for a number of reasons. A lot of multiplatform games are typically cheaper on PC, there are also more exclusives be it indie titles, etc. that never see the light of day on console. I know some folks prefer to be comfortable and in front of a TV, rather than sitting at a desk. But you could easily PC game comfortably on a couch nowadays with the right setup.
All in all, go for it.
But I think it is SO worth it for a number of reasons. A lot of multiplatform games are typically cheaper on PC, there are also more exclusives be it indie titles, etc. that never see the light of day on console. I know some folks prefer to be comfortable and in front of a TV, rather than sitting at a desk. But you could easily PC game comfortably on a couch nowadays with the right setup.
All in all, go for it.
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RJMacready73
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Always plugged in and the integrated GPU is disabled as it plays havoc with multiple monitors, total ballache and par for the course with PC gaming
David B
An Idiot
The fact alone that you have to program what button works for what action alone is a big trouble and a big reason not to get a gaming PC.
hououinkyouma00
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How long do you think you can last without shutting on console users or forgetting that people have preferences?
rodrigolfp
Haptic Gamepads 4 Life
Sounds like a user problem then as there is no civilization 15.
David B
An Idiot
About that other post. I've finally decided to stick with the new PS5 slim disc console as it's backwards compatible with the PS4 games. So yeah. So now of course I put some of my PS4 games in the slot sometimes.
Yes!
rodrigolfp
Haptic Gamepads 4 Life
Controllers efficiencies have nothing to do with preference. And neither consoles or not consoles as we can use whatever controller we want on pc.
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hououinkyouma00
Member
I asked what I asked, and plenty of people prefer controller for a lot of FPS games anyway if we really want to get "technical". See the problem is that nearly every post I've ever seen of yours are console disses or PCMR related shit and a lot of them fall into what devolves into console people are retards and there's absolutely no reason to prefer console/controller.
hououinkyouma00
Member
Hori is the one of the only third party controller manufacturers that I actually like so this is interesting.Valve just posted an update on its work on Steam Input.
The 10% number seems a bit high for Steam Deck, how many units have they sold anyway?
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