Thank you for this...also most of my friends can afford or don't have the inclination to play on PC....so we play on xboxAs someone with a pretty good gaming PC who recently bought an X, for me it's because I prefer the console ecosystem. Being on a console has a social and immersive feel that I don't get on a PC. I work on a PC all day, sitting down at a desk again makes it hard for me to detach and fully focus on the game. I feel the need to have something on my other monitor. It's hard for me to be at a PC and get fully in gaming mode -- if that makes sense?
Whereas with a console I can sit down on the couch, grab my controller and i'm fully focused on the game. I see my friends, my games, i'm in the ecosystem and it feels more immersive. I find I can detach and unwind from a day a lot easier with a console than with a computer. The fact that a game will run better on my PC isn't really enough to dissuade me.
I'm pretty sure the correct answer is "yes." Multiplatform games always look, run and in many cases, control better on PC (shooters, strategy, RPG, etc). When a game looks nicer, runs at double the frame rate and has quicker and more precise controls, that's an objectively better experience.
Why not?
Better HDR support.OP, if you're still here, an X1X is useless if you have a beefy PC.
XBL on PC is free and cross platform with Xbox on exclusive MP titles, all future exclusives will be available on PC, and if you want the controller experience just buy the Elite and hook it up to your PC when you're gaming.
I just don't see the value in an X1X if you meet the criteria of owning a beefy PC.
Thank you for this...also most of my friends can afford or don't have the inclination to play on PC....so we play on xbox
OP, if you're still here, an X1X is useless if you have a beefy PC.
XBL on PC is free and cross platform with Xbox on exclusive MP titles, all future exclusives will be available on PC, and if you want the controller experience just buy the Elite and hook it up to your PC when you're gaming.
I just don't see the value in an X1X if you meet the criteria of owning a beefy PC.
I love mine. And I already had a PC and a PS4 Pro when I bought it.
Yea I agree with this however some don't care about none of that. Is it the SAME game though? If so, then some don't care about the extra perks that PC gaming comes with.
PC gaming can't beat a console eco system currently. Hell even Steam borrows from the console experience by bring it to Big Picture Mode.
I'm gonna get piled on this, but after spending about two years on the PC side of things (1070/6600k/16 GB), I'll be returning to consoles
There is a simplicity factor in not having to spend an hour messing about with graphic settings in order to get a somewhat stable 60 FPS (looking at you AC: Origins), or having strange hardware related issues where anything can be an issue (like GTAV cut-scenes stuttering for no reason and I can't find a fix)
Most people don't have their PC set up in the living room where their big TV is - this is the thing people keep forgetting when they say the 1X is useless when you have a high end PC already. If you want a convenient box to use in the living room then there's no reason the 1X isn't a decent buy, especially if you're interested in the BC stuff.
I'm gonna get piled on this, but after spending about two years on the PC side of things (1070/6600k/16 GB), I'll be returning to consoles
There is a simplicity factor in not having to spend an hour messing about with graphic settings in order to get a somewhat stable 60 FPS (looking at you AC: Origins), or having strange hardware related issues where anything can be an issue (like GTAV cut-scenes stuttering for no reason and I can't find a fix)
Of course, I've had experiences with games like Far Cry 5 and Destiny 2 that look incredible and run smooth, and it has been great to revisit my favorite 360 era games with maxed out graphics (like Sleeping Dogs and Max Payne 3), but for AAA releases going forward, I'd rather take the console route, pop the disc in and just play the damn thing.
And that is where I say the BoneX has it's value. For $350 (on eBay), I was able to snatch one up and I've been very pleased with the graphical fidelity.
If you're like me and prefer the console experience, and can find one a solid deal, I think it's worth the purchase.
You'd rather be unable to get 60 FPS at all? Or in many cases, struggle to maintain even a solid 30 FPS? This logic is baffling to me. If you're okay with 30 FPS (and you'd have to be if you prefer consoles), getting 30 FPS in AC:O or any other PC game is incredibly simple. Hell, you could just cap your framerate to 30 in your driver settings and never need to tweak any settings ever again.
You'd rather be unable to get 60 FPS at all? Or in many cases, struggle to maintain even a solid 30 FPS? This logic is baffling to me. If you're okay with 30 FPS (and you'd have to be if you prefer consoles), getting 30 FPS in AC:O or any other PC game is incredibly simple. Hell, you could just cap your framerate to 30 in your driver settings and never need to tweak any settings ever again.
I've tried that but 30 FPS on a PC is hell. It's simply unplayable, while 30 FPS on a TV is completely fine.
So I'll take a stable 30 on console vs a fluctuating 40-60 on PC. I know, it's blasphemy.
You're completely ignoring the simplicity factor of his post. PC gaming isn't as complicated like it used to be but it's still not as simple as console gaming. His logic makes perfect sense if you put your own preferences aside.
What's the difference between 30 FPS on PC vs console? They're the exact same framerate. Also, it's pretty common for console games to not actually run at a stable 30 FPS.
Except I didn't ignore it at all. I specifically stated that he could avoid tinkering with options entirely if he just capped his framerate at 30 in the driver settings. That's a one time change. With a 1070, 6600 and 16 gigs of RAM, he'll have no problems whatsoever getting a rock solid 30 FPS in any PC game. It doesn't get any simpler than that.
I can understand you. I've tried PC gaming for a long time. Bought a PC when the ATi 4870 was still a new GPU and kept it up to date uptill the Nvidia 1080.I'm gonna get piled on this, but after spending about two years on the PC side of things (1070/6600k/16 GB), I'll be returning to consoles
There is a simplicity factor in not having to spend an hour messing about with graphic settings in order to get a somewhat stable 60 FPS (looking at you AC: Origins), or having strange hardware related issues where anything can be an issue (like GTAV cut-scenes stuttering for no reason and I can't find a fix)
Of course, I've had experiences with games like Far Cry 5 and Destiny 2 that look incredible and run smooth, and it has been great to revisit my favorite 360 era games with maxed out graphics (like Sleeping Dogs and Max Payne 3), but for AAA releases going forward, I'd rather take the console route, pop the disc in and just play the damn thing.
And that is where I say the BoneX has it's value. For $350 (on eBay), I was able to snatch one up and I've been very pleased with the graphical fidelity.
If you're like me and prefer the console experience, and can find one a solid deal, I think it's worth the purchase.
Getting 30fps without frame pacing or input lag is nowhere hear as simple as that on PC.
I agree. If you start with false assumptions, you end up with a wrong conclusion.There is no reason to spend $500 for a device in this situation.
One thing most people ignore in this kind of conversations is the fact that PCs are open systems that allow you to customise and go for whatever experience you like. There is no best way to play games, only your way matters. On PC, you choose your resolution, settings and desired FPS. Some people go for 1080p/60, for 4k/30, 4k/60, 1080p/200, 1440p/100. While on one X you are set to "2160p"/30, most of the time. You can even go for proper adaptive sync tech on PC, downsample, play with settings, back wards compatibility is there since forever, you can mod games beyond what you get on in-game platforms...
It all comes down to: PC is all about player choice, setting up the best experience for yourself and to be able to customize games to your desires. For an increased price of course.
Consoles don't give you that kind of freedom, nor is it possible for them to do so. They are what they are, but if you want the best gaming experience that is customized to your needs: PC is the way to go, if you have the pocket money.
Since PC Gaming is an absolute pain in the ass, especially for older games i'd take an X for BC any day of the week.