I never played games on a computer before; I started with consoles.
I never played games on a computer before; I started with consoles.
I remember my very first game was Grand Theft Auto 1 in 1999.
Used a PS1 and Xbox Classic earlier, but I grew tired of controllers and moved to PC. Also, handed the game boxes to my twin brother.
Largely focused on PC gaming, my dad owned an old Xbox original that I seldom played. My sister, brother, and I eventually got a Wii, which I didn’t enjoy much, but it was entertaining for multiplayer—like splitting screens with friends during Wii Sports Resort and sword fights. We spent a lot of time playing Sims 2, Minecraft, and other online games, possibly even RS on the old PC. After that, we upgraded and I started exploring PC building and other titles.
I believe I had a Game Boy Pocket and a PC around the same time. Nowadays I mostly play everything. Owning just one console was really tough. There are so many awesome exclusive titles.
Shifted to Xbox 360 once Xbox 360 was part of the Humble Bundle. Dad got a PS2 through a raffle too, hehe.
Began on the original PlayStation, then switched to PlayStation 2 and finally Xbox 360 in 2007. At that time I also played Game Boy Advance, Micro, SP. I used the original PSP while my brother had a Nintendo DS. Joined PC gaming at age 15 in 2012 after building my first PC (still running Z77), and have been balancing both worlds ever since. I haven’t left any platform I liked, and plan to keep investing time in console and PC games. With the release of Halo 5, I might upgrade to an Xbox One... possibly a PS4 as well.
When others are around it feels better to relax on plush chairs, the sofa, and a coffee table with drinks nearby around a 60-inch screen and a gaming console. They also tend to be more inviting for group play. But when I’m gaming solo, I rarely interact with it unless it’s a special console that only certain people have access to.
I've never enjoyed consoles; I first learned about them and PC when I was young. From that time on, I disliked the restricted controls and felt you had less flexibility in games due to them—especially without a mouse. As someone who plays online, a keyboard has always been essential, not only for chatting but also for commands like pressing to talk or minimizing to switch channels in TeamSpeak. Later, I saw consoles were limited not just in controls but also in graphics, mods, and online freedom. Besides, consoles catered to those who simply wanted to turn it on and play games. The pros used to be PC players, though that's changing now. Back then, people with consoles would boast about them, while PC gamers were often overlooked. Still, I know things have evolved. I'm not a PC enthusiast, just sharing my experience and facts.