Age of Conan

I know most readers on here are hardcore pc only ppl but logically, doesn't it make pretty good sence to have this on console(360). Shouldn't more ppl want this on a console; and want to play it on one?

My biggest reason for this is because of the money spent building a new system and having to pay for it all. Thousands compared to 300$ for a 360. I understand that the xbox graphics aren't as good as brand new high-end computers, however i would say that it's better then 80% of the average persons pc. In addition comparing prices completely compensates for the better graphics in pc's out there.

I have a 360 and would never buy it for just one game, however ppl spend 4 x that for a pc and this one game, age of conan.

I feel that when made for the 360 they would be able to design it better knowing that every single console runs the exact same way and has the same components, only slight variation being connections.

If you really wanted age of conan doesn't buying a 360 seem to be the cheapest way to get amazing graphics.

The only reason it seems they may steer towards the pc is one: MMO traditionaly are on them (however i think they could transition into the 360 well now because so many ppl that own one have xbox live, and lets face it, everyone loves Oblivion). It would do well on a console, plus the numerous ppl buying new pc's could just get a 360 (why wouldn't they it's cheaper like i said).

the second reason however is that i'm sure Age of Conan and Funcom get massive amounts of money from pc corporations (like Nvidia) because they know that ppl will being buying new components. However i would imagine that microsoft (bill gates) could pump out plently of money to support the game. Plus like i stated earlier, lots of ppl would by a new 360; helping microsoft.

I know the game eventually will release on console i just wonder why more hasn't been put into it earlier on. Seems easier for a company to build a game meant for a gaming only system, but i could be wrong on that.

Any thoughts as to why one wouldn't rather just buy a 360 and play on that, knowing they wouldn't have to spend as much and play with great graphcis?

Correct me if im wrong, but if u were a devout PC gamer and u wanted the best of the best to play AoC, would you not already have a PC so that you could be a devout PC gamer? So in order to have to buy a new PC just to play a game on PC because u were a PC gamer you would already need a PC to begin with?

Which means the same if u were an Xbox gamer. you would already need an Xbox in order to prefer using it.

but i guess that also means if u have neither and ur not a gamer because u dont have a PC or an Xbox you wouldnt care about AoC and possibly not even know about it? Because i dunno about you but ive only read about it on my PC.

but you do have a point IF for some strange reason a person who doesnt own an Xbox or a PC decides that AoC is the best thing since sliced bread then buying the Xbox would be cheaper.

but im not convinced anyone would buy a PC for one game.  an Xbox however is a different matter i know plenty people who bought an Xbox for Halo 3.

Ill summarize AoC will have to be on a par with Halo 3 for people to specifically buy an Xbox for it. And very few people will buy a PC just to play AoC due to the Xbox being much cheaper.

Bah but what do i know about anything?

/Psilo

Developing on both PC and 360 at the same time will probably only dumben down the PC version (unless there are separate servers).

360? No thnx!

I agree with you completely.  Not to mention it would be one of the only true MMO's on a console.  Meaning even people that have never even played an MMO would probably buy it .   I wasn't even thinking about buying AoC, but it looks good and I am now slightly interested in it. I probably won't buy it for PC because it just looks like it wouldn't run on my computer and if it can I know I'm going to have huge lag outs in big battles.  But if it were to say come out on the xbox....I would probably get it.

Ofc i forget to add my own opinion.

yeh having it on 360 will suck. hopefully we will be isolated from them with their dumbed down game and their lack of commitment to their gaming system.

I mean ive spent probably 1500-2000 pounds ($3000-4000) on my PC over the years. not to mention many many hours of tweaking and researching the best parts... All 360 owner has is 20mins worth of waiting in line at a shop and 200quids worth of equipment. The commitment to gaming just isnt there.

/Psilo

mmo`s on console you got to be kidding right...

thats like welcome to the suck.

Some things are just better or on PC live with it and if you cant the upgrade ;)

Originally posted by Swanky

I know most readers on here are hardcore pc only ppl but logically, doesn't it make pretty good sence to have this on console(360). Shouldn't more ppl want this on a console; and want to play it on one?

My biggest reason for this is because of the money spent building a new system and having to pay for it all. Thousands compared to 300$ for a 360. I understand that the xbox graphics aren't as good as brand new high-end computers, however i would say that it's better then 80% of the average persons pc. In addition comparing prices completely compensates for the better graphics in pc's out there.

I have a 360 and would never buy it for just one game, however ppl spend 4 x that for a pc and this one game, age of conan.

I feel that when made for the 360 they would be able to design it better knowing that every single console runs the exact same way and has the same components, only slight variation being connections.

If you really wanted age of conan doesn't buying a 360 seem to be the cheapest way to get amazing graphics.

The only reason it seems they may steer towards the pc is one: MMO traditionaly are on them (however i think they could transition into the 360 well now because so many ppl that own one have xbox live, and lets face it, everyone loves Oblivion). It would do well on a console, plus the numerous ppl buying new pc's could just get a 360 (why wouldn't they it's cheaper like i said).

the second reason however is that i'm sure Age of Conan and Funcom get massive amounts of money from pc corporations (like Nvidia) because they know that ppl will being buying new components. However i would imagine that microsoft (bill gates) could pump out plently of money to support the game. Plus like i stated earlier, lots of ppl would by a new 360; helping microsoft.

I know the game eventually will release on console i just wonder why more hasn't been put into it earlier on. Seems easier for a company to build a game meant for a gaming only system, but i could be wrong on that.

Any thoughts as to why one wouldn't rather just buy a 360 and play on that, knowing they wouldn't have to spend as much and play with great graphcis?

 

Here is my opinion mmos or any game in my opinion would be better off on consoles for this simple reason they would be easier to develop for and would be less bugs on release. When a game is made for pc they have to test it with multiple drivers,video cards all the different configurations of  PC's. With a console they would only have to worry with 2 versions ps3 and 360. My only need would to be able to connect to my pc monitor and use my mouse and keyboard .

This game is coming out on the 360, just at a later date. 

Most hardcore pc players update their rigs on a regular basis, not just for a single game.  These past six months have seen a leap in technological requirements in games, which is actually pretty normal.  One thing you must realize is that a PC running todays games on the highest settings is comaparable to  gaming on the next generation of consoles after the 360 and ps3. 

Whats the biggest thing in consoles right now?  HDTV.  PC gamers have been playing at resolutions greater than 1080p years before these consoles came out. 

Despite being designed for gaming, gamepads make a very poor interface device for mmo games.  It's much, much easier to aim with a mouse, and you can map an entire keyboard worth of keys.

Also, pc gamers generally have a larger bankroll than console gamers.  The cost of upgrading a box when the time comes is a necessity to people like me, fun, and not a chore in any way.  I enjoy tearing into my machine and running benchmarks after dropping in a new cpu or gfx card.  I'm not saying console gamers are poor, rather that hardcore pc gamers need to have the extra money simply to fuel their hardware habits.

This also leads to the fact that the pc gaming community is normally much older than the console community, and most pc gamers prefer to game with mature people.  (WoW notwithstanding.  If you can play the game on grandmas computer, all the other kiddies can too.)

Besides that, your logic is flawed.  Most pc's could be upgraded to run AoC with the same graphical clarity as the 360 for less cost.  You do not need to build a completely new pc, case, monitor and all.  All most pc's need is a new mobo, cpu, video card and maybe a stick of ram.  My old PC for example, which I gave to my little brother, cost me over 4k when I built it.  Yet, to upgrade it enough so that it could play crysis at medium settings it only cost $200.  That was a mobo, cpu, and video card.  This stuff isn't as expensive as most people think.  Sure, my brother doesn't have all settings maxed in Crysis, but with all settings at half mast, that game still displays graphics beyond what the 360 is capable of.  When the time comes, he will most likely be able to max out AoC. 

If planning to upgrade your computer, don't pretend to be hardcore and then whine about the cost.  Instead, buy components in your price range and enjoy gaming on the superior gaming platform.

I refuse to play an MMO on a console specifically because of control.  On the XBox 360 controller there are, what? 15 buttons?  With those buttons you have to be able to move, attack, call upon all your skills, and open all your windows.  You could handle the windows e