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The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is reminding players everywhere that, when it comes to the title of elite, no player is more deserving than the PC gamer. In a recent article, the BBC points out just how far PC gaming has come in the past few years.
While many gamers are currently being overwhelmed by Wii’s fluid FPS control scheme for shooters, the scope of Microsoft’s expansive Xbox Live service and the sheer power of the Playstation 3’s hardware, it is important to note that PC gamers have had the luxuries of mouse movement, online play and more powerful hardware for years. The combination of four core chip technology and new DirectX 10 tools has enabled developers to push the existing limits of graphical performance far beyond what the PS3 or contemporary consoles could ever hope to achieve.
Although the PC can serve as a hub for even the most casual of gamers with offerings ranging from Solitaire to The Sims, the most hardcore PC gamers are the elite of the gaming populace. These gamers are true enthusiasts, continually upgrading and tweaking their hardware and software to squeeze out as much power as possible from their performance hotrods. This is not a surprise, especially considering the competitive PC gaming scene.
Consoles will provide the exact same experience for two different gamers, so competitive issues of lag, slowdown and framerate are equal across the field. PC performance, on the other hand, can by improved or hindered by software tweaking and hardware quality making it paramount that owners are able to get the best performance out of their systems.
For all the power and customization that the PC provides, however, the primary drawback is cost. While many balked at the PS3’s hefty launch prices ranging from $499 to $599, gamers interested in stepping up their game in the world of high-end performance PCs can expect to pay three or more times the price of the latest Sony console, a trip that many gamers may not be willing or able to take.
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