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The gaming industry has evolved tremendously over the past 20 years. Most of us can think back to the first video games we played and how astonished we were at what great graphics or unique control schemes they offered. It’s strange to look at how far they have come since then. One of the biggest changes in the industry is the emergence of two divisions within the industry; PC gaming and console gaming. Many people who don’t play video games may not make a distinction but there are several major differences between the two groups. I will be explaining some of the most noticeable differences between the two groups, such as hardware, controls and flexibility.
People see that a game is both on a Console and on a PC, so what should they do? You think they should get the one that makes them feel more comfortable. Yes that is a factor, but you also have to realize that PCs are far more advanced when it comes to gaming. When you look on the side of a computer game, normally you see the minimum and recommended system requirements, well there is a reason for that. Games are developed every day, and computers are outdated the second you buy the one you just bought, so games with better graphics need more power. Consoles are great, and have come a long way, but they can only handle a certain amount of power. With a console though, games are programmed to run at that particular speed, as it is far less complex to make a console game. Normally most of the information is on either a cartridge, or cd\laser disc. I will explain the difference's between playing a video game on a pc as opposed to a console. Console gaming has certainly made a huge jump in what it used to be. I can remember the 4 bit days, where Atari's sold out stores. Now you buy a game, and it looks so real, it is like you are actually there. Many people like the controller a console has to offer, or whether they don't feel like spending the time or money using a computer, as they are far more complex....
People see that a game is both on a Console and on a PC, so what should they do? You think they should get the one that makes them feel more comfortable. Yes that is a factor, but you also have to realize that PCs are far more advanced when it comes to gaming. When you look on the side of a computer game, normally you see the minimum and recommended system requirements, well there is a reason for that. Games are developed every day, and computers are outdated the second you buy the one you just bought, so games with better graphics need more power. Consoles are great, and have come a long way, but they can only handle a certain amount of power. With a console though, games are programmed to run at that particular speed, as it is far less complex to make a console game. Normally most of the information is on either a cartridge, or cd\laser disc. I will explain the difference's between playing a video game on a pc as opposed to a console. Console gaming has certainly made a huge jump in what it used to be. I can remember the 4 bit days, where Atari's sold out stores. Now you buy a game, and it looks so real, it is like you are actually there. Many people like the controller a console has to offer, or whether they don't feel like spending the time or money using a computer, as they are far more complex....
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