I started with consoles and gradually moved to PC gaming.
I started with consoles and gradually moved to PC gaming.
I began my gaming journey by playing flash games on my father's old computer when I was a child. If that doesn't count, then it was when I got a Wii. Later, with my own laptop at school, I started exploring online multiplayer titles. School rules were more relaxed back then, and we could install any games we wanted. Nowadays, even platforms like YouTube are restricted on the Windows system we used. We mainly played Tribes expansions with Annihilation, Tribes 2, Runescape (our clan battles), and Halo CE during lunch breaks. My friends introduced me to Steam, which led me to play TF2 and Alien Swarm. Eventually, I bought Portal 2 on a discount after receiving it as a gift from a friend. These machines weren't ideal for gaming; I often struggled with low frame rates, sometimes barely reaching 5 FPS. The high prices of gaming rigs made PC gaming seem unaffordable. That's why I requested a PS3 two years later—it finally offered something close to what I wanted. It came with Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood, and I went on to purchase Uncharted 3 and Black Ops II. I now find it surprising how much I value games these days. Eventually, I returned to PC for Dota 2, which brought back memories of playing TF2 casually on Steam. One day, while browsing, I stumbled upon a Dota 2 beta opportunity. I quickly filled out fake details and was surprised to discover my path back into gaming. A few months later, I received an invitation to join the Dota 2 beta. I played a bot match during the Christmas event of 2012, then left without much interest. In 2013 I tried again, playing bots and realizing I needed more practice. A friend already played Dota 2, so I joined him. I struggled at first but kept trying. Over time, I took on more serious play, spending increasing hours. My PS3 became less used as my PC improved, and I eventually upgraded to a better machine. Now, three years later, I still use the laptop occasionally for gaming, but it's mostly for streaming and casual play. I enjoy 60 FPS now, pay taxes, own many games, and spend money on upgrades. The PS3 is mainly for controller use these days.
I've been using PS3 and 360 for a while now, enjoying the uncharted series on PS3 and free online play. Initially, I wasn’t playing much, but I started testing games on my 13.3 laptop with a dedicated GPU. It looked much sharper than before. I experimented with VSync, made some adjustments to cut down lag, and discovered that I could run games at 1080p with smooth 60fps on my TV. Once I played at full frame with the controller at home, I realized I could match console performance. That experience made me frustrated with older consoles not delivering 60fps as promised. I sold my PS4 to save money and built a powerful rig inside a Node 304 case with a GTX970 and i5-4690K. Now I can play any game at maximum settings—2k or 4k—and even older titles look great with DSR. While some ports like AC:U are still poor, I don’t mind because I have so many games to try. PC gaming is amazing, and I’m glad I traded my consoles.
I’m a regular console gamer and a frequent YouTube viewer. The conversation around PC gaming keeps coming up. My first PC game was Garrys Mod, but I used to play The Sims on PC long ago, feeling like a kid. On December 25th, I got a PC that could run games, and since then I’ve bought Counter Strike: Complete and GTA: Complete on Steam. I still enjoy consoles too, and I play them regularly. There’s a console experience I really love—just jump in and play.
I received a free Dell with a Core 2 Quad Q6600 and a Radeon HD 3450. My main goal was to play Company of Heroes, but it didn’t work, so I upgraded to a GT 640. Once it had enough power, I started downloading games like Tomb Raider, Metro LL, and Far Cry 3. Noticing how much I liked the experience compared to my PS3, I began purchasing games and upgrading my PC about a year ago.
The first system often referred to as such was the Commodore 64 alongside Wolfenstein.
Playing console games from the Atari 2600 onward with Combat. Switching to PC gaming since DOS, though I didn’t really commit until Quake 2 (my first graphics card was a Voodoo 3 just for that title). I’ve tried every console up to the latest generation (except X360). I won’t be buying PS4 or Xbox One because I think their designs are too alike to PC and those exclusives don’t justify it.