Thursday, June 16, 2011

Choosing your gaming platform



When it comes to games you need to have a proper platform to play your games on. But does it really matter? You might think so. That is, unless you don't care how smooth the games will run or how much the your gaming platform will cost. I say, it does matter.

One mistake I made when I first purchased a PC game, was not realizing that you need a computer that will be able to run newer released games. That was a huge disappointment for me because my computer couldn't run those kinds of games. And those gaming computers are pretty expensive. Most are over $1000. For today's standers of game, your computer needs to meet certain requirements.

You can see what specific games your computer will be able to run by going to Can You Run It? It will analyze your computer and tell you exactly what you need.

Platforms built for games like Playstation 3, Wii, and Xbox 360 are a different story. We know they have the requirements to run games, but these more depend on preference. Out of the three gaming consoles, more people have either and Xbox or a Wii. Why is that? It could because both of them cost less then a PS3. Xbox gaming systems seem to be promoted more then a PS3. This year, one company even give college students a chance to get one for free with the purchase of a laptop. Wii games are marketed with an affordable price and family friendliness.

I prefer a PS3 because of what it's beautiful graphics and all my favorite games are with the PS3. Plus it had Blu-ray. But the most popular gaming console in history is the PS2. It's the only one that lasted over a decade!

In the end it's all about preference. What the people want matters. So do you want a game platform with powerful graphics, or do you prefer certain kinds of games? Choose wisely.

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