To those worrying about the console version of QW


(JNK83) #1

Dont… Im a console guy, Always have been and always will be. Hell, I signed up here today hearing the news it was coming to the 360 and and PS3. Pc versions are always going to be superior but you , well some of you hardcore PC gamers just dont realize how much we console gamers respect you. This isnt a war, of who is better or has a better system or what will be stripped down when and where. But for once a console gamers can have some same respect in a sense that he can share the back ground lime light with his Pc brethren when it comes to Quake Wars.

Even if he knows the PC brethren is better, has mods, better aiming and whatnot. But he takes what he gets and respects the situation. When I heard QW was coming to my beloved 360 I nearly passed out of happiness, even thou its a port. Even thou it only supports 16 players comapred to PC which Im sure people will break whatever palyer cap it will have. In the 360 community we have our own little ways and things. We chat, play games, socilize and have competitions much like the pc gamers do. But its different for us both, your competition consist of epic battles to where to comes down to blood sweat and tears. Because you know your playing the best, you pour 1000 of dollars into a computer for the best and you get the best.

On the xbox side, We have epic ones on a smaller scale. Were more like a rebel faction then a straight up power house like the pc gamer is. Thats how I see it. Our numbers are small, 16 players online is small but once we get there we act like tis 200 players. Because when your a console gamer, you come to respect smaller online parties because your use to it. I guess the point of this being is, Quake wars coming to consoles, not a bad thing.


(signofzeta) #2

amen to that, but you could have just posted in that other thread.


(AnarchyAngel) #3

I personally still dont know why third parties haven’t just made a keyboard and mouse for the consoles it would remove alot of the stigma especially with the introduction of HD TV.

Food for thought.


(leifhv) #4

It’s possible to plug a keyboard+mouse into most newer consoles (PS2, XBox, Xbox 360, Ps3), but as long as the games don’t support it there isn’t much point, at least not for gaming.


(Loffy) #5

A good post. Makes sense to me.

I’ve played since rtcw 2002 and love it but at the same time I have enjoyed a casual and challenging N64 or Xbox360 game. Currently, I am fighting my way across an icy, eery, lost planet.


(cheesecake) #6

It will not come out at the same time as the pc version and I don’t think we will have console people in our games so I’m not worryed at all :slight_smile:


(Nail) #7

funny place to post, SD has nothing to do with console ports


(Domipheus) #8

As loffy said, a very nice post.

The only reason i’m not really a console gamer is because I cant afford a console! I need a computer for work, so it may as well be my weapon of choice.


(nUllSkillZ) #9

Yesterday I visited nerves HP.
But they don’t have a forum (or I didn’t find it).
I googled for “Z-Axis” (not with great efford and with no success).
So it would be good to have some links where the console gamers could meet.
Nothing against them joining this forum - they are greatly welcome.


(taken) #10

/me hugz

EDIT: z-axis got forums: http://www.z-axis.com/community.php :slight_smile:


(Graham) #11

There actually is one, can’t remember anything about it but it was on the gadget show.


(Dr_Tenma) #12

Good post, IMO. I welcome all gaming brothers who are open-minded and articulate about their point of view, whether SD forums have anything to do with consoles or not. It’s definitely the exception and not the rule, that people act non-confrontational on gaming forums, too.

I think hardcore enthusiasts of any hobby tend to become jaded elitists. I swear, everywhere you look, it’s just constant, pointless E-peen contests. This is true for video games, music, whatever you can name. Stuff like: “OMG, everything you listen to sucks cuz it’s mainsteam! I listen to this hardcore underground band you’ve never heard of and it makes me penis bigger than yours. My retarded opinions matter even though they aren’t backed up by factual information, so listen to me !!!111!!one!”


(Nail) #13

agreed, an articulate post. Forgive my manners and welcome to the forums. I assumed console players had several game forums


(Prognar) #14

Speaking on a personal note and not from Splash Damage:
I think more exposure for the game = better. If someone with a good PC chooses to play on his xbox of ps3 instead of the PC, then that’s one less newbie on my server :slight_smile:
But think about the people who can’t afford to upgrade their system (or are just lazy like me) who are now given the chance to play the game. That makes me happy :slight_smile:
Also, I wouldn’t be too sure about keyboard/mouse versus controller. Having played both, and seeing the pro gamers, both can be very competent devices. It’s all about analog sticks :slight_smile:


(SniperSteve) #15

I have always been of the opinion that console gaming was for people who wanted some quick fun. Emphasis on fun. The PC gaming group is more of a hard core crowd. Tweaking, hacking, modding, the game and the systems is a big thing to us. Many have custom systems with their blood mixed with the CPU thermal grease… Well, maybe not that far… The mojority take gaming seriously, and its not a pasttime, its a lifestyle.


(Domipheus) #16

Given the price of these new consoles the upgrade would be cheaper :stuck_out_tongue:


(thewonderfulcar) #17

Especially for vehicles and aircraft. Would I be right in thinking the PC version supports joypads too?

Also, as I mentioned in another thread, I’ll be interested to see if they utilise the tilt control in the PS3 version.


(Gringo) #18

I cant afford to upgrade but im doing it anyway! Its gonna be 8p tesco noodles and 9p beans ftw so as i can play QW.

I cant see a problem with QW bein on consoles and who knows, maybe it will even convert some console gamers to pc like ET did with me!