Should I Get A Pc?

[(PSN)lydon123]

So with Christmas coming up I have been putting more hours at work to cover the costs of Christmas shopping and thinking about what I really want this Christmas. For a long time now I have wanted a good gaming PC. I have always been a console gamer Primarily but (all other advantages aside) there is one thing PC has that consoles do not; an abundance of space exploration and strategy games.

 

I have watched numerous youtube video's on space games such as Star Trek Online and Sins of the Sola Empire. One of my favorite youtubers is called 'TheXPGamers' and he does a lot of space and strategy games. More to the point, I really, really, really yern to play these awesome looking games. Of course I've tried playing Star Trek online using my laptop and while I could play it, it ran like a dying dog dragging its backside behind it. I've also played a charming little game called 'endless space' which was awesome but lacked any real in depth combat and strategy.

 

So, should I get a PC?

 

The thing is, I'm not hard to please. If they can release one really good space exploration game and one really good space strategy game on console, then I'm happy staying on console but there currently is nothing, believe me I have looked (No mans Sky could be the answer to space exploration though). Should I wait for amazing space sims and strategy games on console when they may never come? Or should I just go straight over to PC?

 

I am torn as to what I should do. I just want to role play as Captain janeway and shout ''Raise shields Tuvok! Bring her about port side, tom!''.

 

On a final note. What games would you guys recommend? Does not necessarily have to be a space game. I love all sorts of genres.  

 

Edit: Apologies but this is not a PC vs Console discussion. The questions was not should I get a PC because it is better than console. The question was should I get a PC because of all the awesome Space strategy and exploration games or should I wait because you feel those kind of games will come to console eventually. Sorry for the confusion.

Edited October 15, 2015 by (PS4)lydon123

[Dia_Arazkus]

PC Master race.

 

Seriously though the only REAL difference is that we get stuff earlier than you guys do on soncole

[Scytze]

Only reason for me to pick console is to play games with friends on living room but that's it. PC wins.

[Praxeti]

I'd recommend you get one, games end up being cheaper for some reason and you do get stuff earlier, yeah.

[_Azeizel]

Depends. If you are pretty far in warframe ie, mastery rank 8 don't. Stay where you are. It's not worth starting all over. But, if you're rank 5 sure go ahead!

[(PSN)lydon123]

Depends. If you are pretty far in warframe ie, mastery rank 8 don't. Stay where you are. It's not worth starting all over. But, if you're rank 5 sure go ahead!

It's nothing to do with Warframe lol. I am mastery rank 20, I ain't starting again.

[Alluka]

60+FPS Duh

 

Aside of that there are games on PC that aren't on console and vice versa. Can't be too wrong to buy one. I like PC more.

[TheSeannachaidh]

PC Master race.

 

Seriously though the only REAL difference is that we get stuff earlier than you guys do on soncole

No the only REAL difference is that PC is ultimately superior to console in every way. In terms of general utility PC does everything (browsing, multimedia, work, play, etc.). Graphically a PC game on medium graphics tend to look pretty damned close to an equivalent console game; anything above medium will have better textures, better post processing, and better anti-aliasing. Lastly, it is just straight up much better for shooter games over all because a mouse and keyboard is infinitely more precise than a controller. The only reason to use console is for console exclusive games, or driving games, or having friends over and playing something all together.

Edited October 15, 2015 by TheSeannachaidh

[(PSN)MegaFlareX]

Being flexible with platform exclusive titles is always nice.

[OvAeons]

this xmas is a great time to get a deal on a desktop system with the z170 platform, if you are easy to please, even better. just use PC part picker to keep things organized in what you want.

 

a couple games i have found extremely interesting are: Duskers http://store.steampowered.com/app/254320/ and a descent inspired game: Sublevel Zero http://store.steampowered.com/app/327880/

 

plus freespace on steam :P BEST space sim.

[(PSN)lydon123]

this xmas is a great time to get a deal on a desktop system with the z170 platform, if you are easy to please, even better. just use PC part picker to keep things organized in what you want.

 

a couple games i have found extremely interesting are: Duskers http://store.steampowered.com/app/254320/ and a descent inspired game: Sublevel Zero http://store.steampowered.com/app/327880/

 

plus freespace on steam :P BEST space sim.

Duskers looks horrifyingly weird but interesting haha. Free space reminds a little bit of colony wars back on the playstation 1.

[Amazerath]

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So, should I get a PC?

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On a final note. What games would you guys recommend? Does not necessarily have to be a space game. I love all sorts of genres. 

 

I wasn't aware there were so few space games on the PS4. Strategy makes sense, but space was unexpected.

 

Usually I would say "no, don't get a PC" simply because it is very expensive to buy a good brand new PC. But since you're focusing on space and strategy games, you might not need an super expensive PC to play what you want.

 

So, my first suggestion would be to look into which games you would definitely want to play on the PC. You can then check the minimum and recommended specs of these games and that will give you a good idea of the hardware you'll need. For example, Star Trek Online is an older game that will run on a lower end PC. But if you're interested in Elite Dangerous, then you'll need something a bit better.

 

As for the games, I think Sins of a Solar Empire is a very good choice since it combines strategy and exploration in a single game. Basically, any 4X game with a space theme will cover that. Other examples are Civilization: Beyond Earth and Homeworld (remastered collection).

 

For space themed games that are not 4X I'd look into Elite Dangerous, Rodina, Space Pirates and Zombies ("SPAZ") and Starbound, because they all have exploration or strategy elements but use those in very different ways. They'll give you a general idea of the scope of games you can find on the PC.

 

And then there's all the rest. There's RTS games such as Starcraft 2, Grey Goo and Planetary Annihilation. There's the famous indie stuff like FLT: Faster Than Light and Endless Space. And there's the obscure or older titles such as Transcendence and Master of Orion.

 

Those are the ones I can think about when it comes to space, exploration and strategy. For other genres I think you're better off either using Google+Youtube, or checking out the Steam games with the best user reviews. A lot of the good games I know are also avaliable on the PS4. But just to name a single one: Skyforge.

[(PSN)lydon123]

I wasn't aware there were so few space games on the PS4. Strategy makes sense, but space was unexpected.

 

Usually I would say "no, don't get a PC" simply because it is very expensive to buy a good brand new PC. But since you're focusing on space and strategy games, you might not need an super expensive PC to play what you want.

 

So, my first suggestion would be to look into which games you would definitely want to play on the PC. You can then check the minimum and recommended specs of these games and that will give you a good idea of the hardware you'll need. For example, Star Trek Online is an older game that will run on a lower end PC. But if you're interested in Elite Dangerous, then you'll need something a bit better.

 

As for the games, I think Sins of a Solar Empire is a very good choice since it combines strategy and exploration in a single game. Basically, any 4X game with a space theme will cover that. Other examples are Civilization: Beyond Earth and Homeworld (remastered collection).

 

For space themed games that are not 4X I'd look into Elite Dangerous, Rodina, Space Pirates and Zombies ("SPAZ") and Starbound, because they all have exploration or strategy elements but use those in very different ways. They'll give you a general idea of the scope of games you can find on the PC.

 

And then there's all the rest. There's RTS games such as Starcraft 2, Grey Goo and Planetary Annihilation. There's the famous indie stuff like FLT: Faster Than Light and Endless Space. And there's the obscure or older titles such as Transcendence and Master of Orion.

 

Those are the ones I can think about when it comes to space, exploration and strategy. For other genres I think you're better off either using Google+Youtube, or checking out the Steam games with the best user reviews. A lot of the good games I know are also avaliable on the PS4. But just to name a single one: Skyforge.

There are a few space shooters here and there like strike suit zero and probably some more on the older gen consoles but no sandbox space exploration games like space engineers or eve online. There is nothing on console that compares to the stuff on PC. However, no mans sky looks to be a good contender.

 

I have seen starbound before. Basically space Terraria, I want it! Elite dangerous looks a tad bit boring with little options in things to do in its huge universe but I have not seen much gameplay lately so it may be better since I last took a look. Homeworld looks pretty awesome with plenty of mods and Rodina looks really interesting. I may pass on starcraft 2 but warhammer games look promising. Star trek online and Sins of a solar empire is a must have. I love looking at the shiny ships while they blast things. Also sins of the solar empire have the star trek amarda 3 mod :D

 

Thanks for the advice, I will check out what I want to play and see what kind of specs I will need then check my options. However I kinda have my heart set on this...

 

 

It's pretty affordable and can run battlefield 4 on max settings...plus I wanna feel like I have achieved something by building it XD

Edited October 15, 2015 by (PS4)lydon123

[Amazerath]

There are a few space shooters here and there like strike suit zero and probably some more on the older gen consoles but no sandbox space exploration games like space engineers or eve online. There is nothing on console that compares to the stuff on PC. However, no mans sky looks to be a good contender.

 

I have seen starbound before. Basically space Terraria, I want it! Elite dangerous looks a tad bit boring with little options in things to do in its huge universe but I have not seen much gameplay lately so it may be better since I last took a look. Homeworld looks pretty awesome with plenty of mods and Rodina looks really interesting. I may pass on starcraft 2 but warhammer games look promising. Star trek online and Sins of a solar empire is a must have. I love looking at the shiny ships while they blast things. Also sins of the solar empire have the star trek amarda 3 mod :D

 

Thanks for the advice, I will check out what I want to play and see what kind of specs I will need then check my options. However I kinda have my heart set on this...

 

It's pretty affordable and can run battlefield 4 on max settings...plus I wanna feel like I have achieved something by building it XD

 

The only thing that worries me about No Man's is that I'm not sure the devs are going to reward exploration. I mean, exploring is rewarding on it's own, but exploring for the sake of exploring gets old really fast for me. But aside from that the game has a lot of potential, yes. And with some luck it will end up being cross-platform.

 

For "looking at shiny ships while they blast things" I can think of nothing better then EVE Online, as you pointed out. The only problem with EVE is that it takes a while to learn how to play it and as far as I know it is impossible not to get involved with PvP. Last I heard about it, there was just one huge server with all the players in it. So even if you try to avoid EVE's PvP, it will eventually find you and "gank" you, as they say over there.

 

Building your PC is an excellent idea. You get better prices and better quality. The price on that video is really not bad. But keep in mind the video was posted a year ago so the price should be even lower now. That means you could probably swap some parts and end up with a better PC for the same amount of money. Or you could just buy it as it is and leave the upgrading for later. It is entirely up to you.