I think consoles are better than pc because pc game can lag if there is not enough space on your hard drive, But pc games are fun too.
So what your saying is that PC games are not as good because you have a slow computer or did I misinterpret that?
I used to only play on consoles, but now that I have a gaming computer I've found myself taking quite a liking to the PC. Personally I actually can't decide which is better because each has it's own advantages and disadvantages.
PCPros:
- Typically you can map out the controls more easily and with more customization then console counterparts which is great for RPGs.
- You have the option of better hardware which allows for better graphics and game speeds then console counterparts(Battlefield 3 should act as an example of this I do believe).
- More options for controls, meaning that you can have a mouse that does any number of things, a wired Xbox controller for games compatible with controllers(there are a few that I know of) as well as any other number of options.
- The largest advantage is probably modding though which not only allows you to change your gaming experience, but also add on to it. For instance I was actually able to add on maybe an additional 100 hours of gameplay for Oblivion just by adding quest mods to it, and that's not including all of the overhauls and such that allow for additional replayability.
- The mouse and keyboard tend to be a bit easier to control making controls more accurate(I confirmed this after playing portal on both PC and Xbox 360).
- Quite a few games(mainly RTS, MMO, and RPG games)are only available for the PC.
- Some games that claim to be exclusive to one console tend to also have PC ports, sometimes with added features(such as the original Gears of War).
- With options such as Steam, digital distribution has a much larger marketplace then on consoles(though I am aware that digital distribution on consoles is a growing option).
- If the dedicated servers ever get shut down, there tend to always be other servers made by fans of a game still available to play on( Halo 2 is a good example of this advantage).
- Some games(especially ones made by Valve) tend to have free DLC for the PC version.
- A majority of games are actually cheaper on PC(I can get a good number of new games for about $50 on Steam if not cheaper depending on any sales that are going on)
- If you ever get bored with a game after all of the mods and DLC you can typically still use console commands for added fun(not all of these are cheats btw) and as an added bonus these same console commands can actually help you get out of some odd glitches that could easily ruin your experience otherwise.
Cons:
- The powerful hardware necessary to run games on PC can typically cost a lot of money, especially if the game is not optimized to run on a PC such as a cheap port made for one of the consoles.
- Controls are more accurate, but that is at the expense of comfort unless you get a special ergonomic keyboard and mouse(or mousepad) and even then the controllers tend to be more comfortable to use then the mouse and keyboard combo
- PC games in modern times tend to not have as large of a market anymore so support by many companies is a bit lacking.
- DRM(need I say more?)
Consoles:
Pros:
- Any game you purchase for that console will run at a decent speed so you don't have to worry about hardware specs.
- Controls tend to be more comfortable(especially Xbox 360 controller in my opinion).
- Some games are only available on a console.
- Consoles are compatible with many TV's that a PC is not(although most modern TV's can be hooked up to a PC).
- Console games(as far as I'm aware) have guaranteed dedicated servers for multiplayer(at least when the game first comes out and quite a while afterwords so long as the game is popular).
Cons:
- Console games have less potential aesthetically based on the fact that the hardware is (most likely) never going to improve until a new console is released.
- Controls can be a bit flimsy at times, and I have yet to play a game where I can change the controls to map out everything the way I want it to be(the best I've seen is a simple set of templates that you have to choose from).
- Newer and bigger hard drives tend to either cost a lot(Xbox 360) or can be quite difficult to install(PS3) and if you want to fully utilize digital distribution options and play a lot of indie games on your console(Minecraft coming to the 360 for instance) then this might be an issue.
- A majority if not all DLC costs money(even DLC that is free for PC gamers much of the time) and mods are simply not an option.
So as of right now I think those are all of the general pros and cons of each, my main point being that I really can't choose between either because it's like comparing apples and oranges.
