There are so many next-gen consoles out there at the moment it makes it hard to understand which one you believe you should get. Xbox 360, PS3, Wii? or just go with a hand-held gaming device. Overall i believe the best to have is a PC. As with a PC it is less likely to break, As many of you know there is issues with the Xbox 360 and PS3, 3 Red lights or Blu-Ray disk drive giving up.
The PC is one of the best gaming consoles out there. You can always update your PC to have more RAM or a better Processor, but if you have an Xbox or PS3 you will have to wait till they bring out a new version or void your warranty and take it apart and add new parts. Still after you taken your machine apart there is no guarantee it will function properly or it will accept your new components. The PC you can simply take to a shop and then ask the person at the desk how much it would cost to add, lets say a DVD Drive (As many games are going on DVD's as they take up more space then a CD) I had to pay about $70 for my DVD drive and got the software needed to burn DVD's put on as an extra so I must of made a slight profit on the software.
Computer errors? The only major down fall to having a PC is the viruses (Unless you own a Mac, Barely any at the moment). Not many viruses are actually on the consoles, they are more like glitches there people exploit to annoy other players. You also more likely to crash on a computer, unless you keep your computer running smoothly and don't try run anything that your computer cannot.
Another small issue with the PC is that as games get better and prices rise you need to keep up with the amount of space on your hard drive required for example a minimum installation of GTA:SA will take up 3.7GB of space on a hard drive. Which if you got a fairly old computer will most likely use up a lot of your hard drive space, but with every problem there is a solution, you can buy about 100GB external hard drive for about $45-$100 as they are getting cheaper.
Although the PC is a perfect gaming device there is a lack of blockbuster games, but some do come out a couple months or years after the console version. Which can be annoying if you got a computer instead of getting a console which you knew you should of got. Even though there is a upside to waiting, you get updates. For example Gears of war for PC got a map editor and a new creature to fight and the Xbox did not. (Not even a downloadable content) Making it exclusive to the PC. Which is pretty good for waiting a couple more days or months or unluckily years maybe.
Personally I would recommend playing a bit more than you would pay for a gaming console to get the right specfications for what ever your trying to do and then simply buy the PC version of the game.
With so many different video games constantly being released, it can be difficult to decide which one deserves your hard-earned cash. It therefore makes sense to be a savvy shopper and read up on the various reviews available in order to make the best choice. But, if none of your friends have played the game before, where do you turn to find out if a game is worth buying?
Like any product, the best way to find out about how good a video game may be is from reading video game reviews. And when considering investing in your personal entertainment, a little bit of advice can go a long way in helping you to find the game that's going to give you the most entertainment.
There are a number of different sources where you can read gaming reviews too; providing you with a well-rounded overview of each game, which can help you to make the right decision on which game to buy.
One of the best places to start is the newsagents' shelves. Most newsagents stock a wide number of gaming magazines for each of the different consoles that are currently available. What's more, each of the different magazines should be able to provide you with reviews of the various games available, and maybe even offer you some helpful screenshots or recommendations of similar games.
Whilst gaming experts can prove one of the best sources of information, your regular video game player can also provide a lot of insight. As such, computer game chat rooms and online forums offer a great source of unbiased information, displaying varied opinions about almost any video game possible. In addition, many video game fanatics will often have their own personal blog; here you will find honest opinions from the individuals on the specific games in mind.
However, printed magazines aren't the only sources of information to obtain reviews from the industry experts. The internet is full of gaming review websites, many of which combine from personal contributors, in addition to comments from gaming fanatics. And similar to video games magazines, such sites often contain screenshots to give you an idea of the graphics quality. One major advantage video game websites have over magazines is their ability to stream video, including anything from in-game footage, narrated cheat and walkthrough videos through to interviews with the game creators.
If after having trawled through the internet, and countless gaming magazines for specific game reviews and are still uncertain about which one to choose, it may be possible to rent the game from your local video store. Indeed, it can be difficult to beat your own personal opinion and adapting a 'try before you buy' attitude can at times prove very beneficial in making that final decision.
Of course, there are an unlimited amount of resources available to assist you in choosing the right game; from professional gaming magazines to personal reviews, finding quality gaming reviews should not be too difficult.
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