Gaming Consoles…Are They Really Worth It

[linda07]

World is going gaga over gaming consoles such as Sony Playstations and Microsoft’s X-box, but if you see beyond the smokescreen created by marketing blitz, you will understand that if you have a good PC (personal computer), you really don’t need these expensive consoles. Not convinced? Just read on…


• Difficult updation: If some of the components inside the box become dated, the whole console need to be replaced to keep playing newer games. No remedies for that. This way you need to invest quite a hefty amount with each turn in technology. No such problems with PCs.


• Lack of versatility: Computers can do whole lot of things besides supporting online games. On the other hand consoles perform only one task really well. Some console manufacturers may try to make them a little more flexible, but it's unlikely they will ever support the range of applications that is available for PCs.


• Lack of inter-connectivity: It is the biggest grouse against gaming consoles. There is a clear lack of inter-connectivity between the different console brands because of commercial compulsions.
When it comes to online gaming, such as playing tetris, super Mario, ping pong and other flash based games or multiplayer strategy games for free, players can pit against each other only on a specific network of people playing on same types of consoles.


There is no way for console gamers to jump into a fray on one of the countless servers available. The PS2 has made some progress in this area, forging the way for cross-platform gaming between PS2 and PC users, but only one or two titles support this right now.


Thanks to various sites that offer free online flash games, multiplayer games .People who wouldn’t like to spend some extra money on gaming consoles can still enjoy playing the hugely popular games such as tetris, super Mario, ping pong, etc. If you ask me, I would say despite all the razzmatazz associated with gaming consoles, they can still never compete with PCs.

[tariqbamadhaj]

hehe. I have a nintendo wii and it's pretty fun too

[TeRm14]

I've got a PS2 and PSP, might get a PS3/XBox ;]

[Monalisa]

Hello Linda

I totally agree with your opinions, we really don’t need these expensive consoles

[samkullu]

now days we can get ps2 for just 6000 and i bet u cant get a good pc under 20000 and also console gaming is less messy then pc one and if u have a big screen tv then console is best think about it

[nateshuntsvegas]

what currency are you using as your bases?
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