shadyspace
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So like a grand for to put something together that's top of the line?
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Freedom = $1.05
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a good video card is gonna run you $300
a good CPU is about the same.
so you're at 600 without a motherboard, case, ram, or any other ancillary things.
Of course, PC gaming is also a lot cheaper than console gaming, especially when we could buy games from Russia back in the day and enjoy regional discounts/errors. I preordered my copy of the Witcher 3 for $18 and got Evolve for $7. Bought Titanfall day one for $35. So even if you spend a grand on a great PC, you'll more than break even eventually just because going full PC means faster and harder price drops than on consoles. that, and you're almost guaranteed to run anything that's coming out at 1080p at or near max settings and higher framerates.
stump sock
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a grand will get you something that will play most games on high to max settings for a couple of years. the one I built 2 years ago was $1100 and it still crushes most games with no issues
That's probably without buying a monitor, right?
stump sock
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yeah. the $1100 was strictly the case and everything inside it.
but I mean like, you can use it on a tv if you want to skip the monitor and you can get m+kb for free with like zero effort. lord knows I've got several extras lying around.
Sleeping Lesson
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You can get a decent 1080p monitor for under $150, or you can plug your PC into your TV. Prices are dropping on 1440p monitors too right now.
Jimmyfenix
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I was thinking of getting a pc monitor for my ps4
That would work right?
That would work right?
It works
Complaining that souls games shun some of the modern conveniences of modern games is a bit pointless, given that they are deliberately designed to be throwbacks, to appeal to people who feel a lot of modern design is too handholdy.
That said. If there was an easy mode, "ninja dog" style shaming the weak, that kept everything the same with the exception of boss checkpoints or shortcuts - I would totally play that mode. I love that trial and error approach to fighting a boss. Just throwing yourself in there and learning the patterns. What I could live without is the run up to the boss every time - some worse than others. So much so that in extreme cases, after a dozen runs, I would start thinking about cheesing or tanking the boss just to avoid the run up again. Beating it fair no longer worth the stall in progression. Like that moment of shame when you turn to a guide in an adventure or puzzle game. Shame tempered with the knowledge that if you continue to beat your head against it, you are as likely to quit the game all together as you are to stumble on to the solution. Cash rich (relatively) and time poor, there are always other games clammering for attention.
It is like when you are emulating a NES game. Save states totally breath life in to games that I found too painful to play in the past. Is it cheating? Fuck do I care, as long as I am having fun.
So yeah, that was a ramble. Basically, I don't demand all games suit my personal needs, but given the choice - the more options a game has, the better and in the year 2020 when I emulate bloodborne on my microsoft holodeck - I will totally be using save states.
That said. If there was an easy mode, "ninja dog" style shaming the weak, that kept everything the same with the exception of boss checkpoints or shortcuts - I would totally play that mode. I love that trial and error approach to fighting a boss. Just throwing yourself in there and learning the patterns. What I could live without is the run up to the boss every time - some worse than others. So much so that in extreme cases, after a dozen runs, I would start thinking about cheesing or tanking the boss just to avoid the run up again. Beating it fair no longer worth the stall in progression. Like that moment of shame when you turn to a guide in an adventure or puzzle game. Shame tempered with the knowledge that if you continue to beat your head against it, you are as likely to quit the game all together as you are to stumble on to the solution. Cash rich (relatively) and time poor, there are always other games clammering for attention.
It is like when you are emulating a NES game. Save states totally breath life in to games that I found too painful to play in the past. Is it cheating? Fuck do I care, as long as I am having fun.
So yeah, that was a ramble. Basically, I don't demand all games suit my personal needs, but given the choice - the more options a game has, the better and in the year 2020 when I emulate bloodborne on my microsoft holodeck - I will totally be using save states.
More or less. I don't understand what there is to be gained by people with no clue posturing on what a corporation should hope to expect sales-wise.
TheMrPliskin
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If you're looking into pc gaming you need to consider that while you may invest a lot upfront you'll also save a lot in the long run. I made the jump earlier this year and I've been able to buy some fairly new releases for cheap thanks to sales, even brand new releases are generally cheaper than they are on console.
sure
stump sock
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yep, you'd just have to sort something out for sound, but you can always plug headphones into your controller, which is still the secret best feature of that console
You could also get the official Sony headset which can be used wirelessly with the PS4. (YMMV depending on how much of an audio buff you are, it sounds good enough for me.)
That is what I do. Look for one with HDMI, although you can use HDMI-DVI if necessary. Also consider your options for sound. TV sound is workable but most monitors have garbage speakers, if at all. Headphone, like others have said. Receiver with hdmi or optical, or I use a daq in to an old, but sweet sounding, analog amp.
If you buy a lot of games and like them day one then you can make up the difference within the first year. I buy games when they get cheap and pay £10 a month to rent new console games, so ppl like me - not so much.
Yes, it should work.
Note: Some PC monitors don't have any speakers, so if you want to play with audio, make sure you get one that does, or have another audio setup in mind.
NumberThree
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The best thing about PC gaming is that you (almost) always get the definitive edition. You can play Unreal Tournament from '99 at a higher resolution than any console game from this generation.
stump sock
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NumberThree
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OG face > DE face
SteveWinwood
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we hired a new guy and i know he plays video games but i kind of avoided bringing it up because he's kind of annoying
asked him this morning:
"i dunno there are literally no games worth playing once youve played grand theft auto and dynasty warriors"
what the hell have i gotten myself into
asked him this morning:
"i dunno there are literally no games worth playing once youve played grand theft auto and dynasty warriors"
what the hell have i gotten myself into
sproutella
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But has he played hyrule warriors?
Freedom = $1.05
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hey, it could be worse, he could've been a big fan of WWE Supercard
Sleeping Lesson
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What was the question? Or is that the question? Who said that quote?
stump sock
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who was phone?
SteveWinwood
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DoktorEvil
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stump sock
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no show him Senran Kagura
He should play Bladestorm. It's pretty fun.
SteveWinwood
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and now he just set his hand on fire
no im not kidding
no im not kidding
Sleeping Lesson
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Your job is exciting!
Hope he didn't burn is Dynasty Warriors button-mashing thumb.
Freedom = $1.05
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i look at those photos and, yea, makes sense to me that dan was a virgin for so long. Dude looked like he was into anime statues and walking grandmas across the street and stuff.
DoktorEvil
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Maybe if you save his hand, you'll become best bros.
Awwwwww. Dan's a huge baby
face/heel
Don't see why wearing those glasses was so cool...
TheMrPliskin
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Obviously it's not for everyone but I feel like even if you're getting console games cheap it's likely that they are still cheaper on pc. Obviously renting is an advantage that consoles can enjoy and as someone who primarily rented games for a large chunk of last gen I totally understand those benefits. I doubt that I personally will make up the difference this year but I'm sure I will by the time I need to upgrade.
Zombie James
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I'm about 50 minutes into this fight with The Fury and I'm surprised Drew hasn't used stealth to his advantage once.
throwawayname
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Am I the only one that has no play button for all the videos on the website for almost a week now using chrome? There is a post about it in the forums but the last post was 5 days ago.
I haven't encountered that problem using Chrome.
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