If GT4 was a PC game would you buy it as...

[Blackbird.]

The pc version or the ps2 version?

moderation crew: I did not know whether to put this in here, the PC forum, or the gaming in general forum.

 

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[niky]

The PC version, definitely. That way, if a "hot coffee" mod came out for GT4, I wouldn't need a gameshark to run it.

And enough with killing kitties, it's immoral!

 

[gibus]

PS2.

I live by macs anyways. The only pc we have would be far too slow to run anything besides outlook. We installed this new bluetooth device and everytime we boot we are almost out of RAM.

The point of the PS2 is the fact that you can game, for fairly cheap with no need to upgrade if you take care of your ps2. I've had my PS2 for years now, I can't even count them anymore. I got it something like 8 months after it was released, works perfectly.

 

[barryl85]

I dont like PC gaming so i am obviously going to say PS2 - i'd rather be able to just put in the game and play than wait on a PC loading + if you dont have a wheel or a joypad for the PC you have to use the keyboard - and in my opinion a keyboard is for typing not playing a game!

 

[G.T]

I would buy the PC version if I had a good enough PC!

There was a discussion about a PC version HERE.

 

[Mt. Lynx]

PS2! PC games are not really made for my computer And I think that the wheels for the PS2 are better than the PC ones. And running with the keyboard??
And my 15" monitor is way too small!
This being said, I can also state that I would not by a new PC just to be able to play a game on it, but I would (did) buy a PS2 to able to play a game (GT3 in this case) simply because a PC is about three times more expensive than a console!

 

[kubla khan]

I'd buy the PC version. There'd surely be some multiplayer for it as i'd be easier on their end to program for PC. News cars/tracks could also be made by the fanbase (us).

 

[DrPepper]

1600x1200 with AA/AF turned all the way up on my 21" LCD...I will take the PC version any day of the week, assuming it wasn't just a 'port'.

 

[concentric]

if the game was exactly the same i would stick with ps2.. but if there were 'add on' capabilities i would probably go with pc.. or i'd just buy both..

 

[Vonie]

I'd get the PC version only if it came on 5 1/2 inch floppys.

 

[Master_Yoda]

both.... i just love GT4 that much. 👍

 

[darkfinal]

PC VERSION!!!!! OMFGBBQ

Playing GT4 with at least double the graphics, double the textures, AA, ASF, 1024x768, REAL shaders, pixel shading 3, bump mapping, online playing, car downloads... omg... I think i got wet myself xDDDD

 

[JTSnooks]

I can't stand racing games on the PC...maybe I just haven't played a good one on there, but still. Consoles are for racing, PCs are for shooting. And frankly, I don't see GT4 having much better graphics on a PC without occasional annoying slowdown on all but the fastest PCs. I have a good one, but I don't see it running perfectly smoothly the whole time, and I can't stand choppiness in a racing game. I doubt it would be 60fps either...

 

[Master_Yoda]

I can't stand racing games on the PC...maybe I just haven't played a good one on there, but still. Consoles are for racing, PCs are for shooting. And frankly, I don't see GT4 having much better graphics on a PC without occasional annoying slowdown on all but the fastest PCs. I have a good one, but I don't see it running perfectly smoothly the whole time, and I can't stand choppiness in a racing game. I doubt it would be 60fps either...

good point, and your right it would be choppy, and frankly you just can't beat the PS2 in raceing... DFP baby!

 

[niky]

If I had a Logitech DFP or a DS2 attachment for the PC, I'd hit it.

As for how slow or how fast GT4 would run on a PC? Play NFSU2 on the PC and the PS2. The PC version is much more fluid. If you've got a good video card, it's much more fluid AND better looking.

But yeah, I'd still get both.

 

[SRV2LOW4ME]

PS2 all the way. I haven't played a PC race game since Need for Speed 2, lol.

 

[SjefGielen]

I'd only buy a PC version if it had something extra to offer, like downloading new cars. In my opinion the ultimate GT would be one with just a few cars to start of a career to practice and than earn career points and cash online. That way, when, say, Pagani creates something beautiful like the Zonda Convertible, it can be, bought, won or whatever as soon as the creaters oare done modeling it.

But for now (and the next decade) I'll keep on dreaming.

 

[Wolfe]

PS2.

I live by macs anyways. The only pc we have would be far too slow to run anything besides outlook. We installed this new bluetooth device and everytime we boot we are almost out of RAM.

I dont like PC gaming so i am obviously going to say PS2.

I would buy the PC version if I had a good enough PC!

PS2!...I would not by a new PC just to be able to play a game on it, but I would (did) buy a PS2 to able to play a game (GT3 in this case) simply because a PC is about three times more expensive than a console!

I can't stand racing games on the PC...maybe I just haven't played a good one on there, but still. Consoles are for racing, PCs are for shooting.

frankly you just can't beat the PS2 in raceing...

PS2 all the way. I haven't played a PC race game since Need for Speed 2, lol.

No offense to the individual posters here, but these comments really underline why GT4 and the GT series in general is regarded by the general public as the undisputed king of racing sims... and why sims like Grand Prix Legends, Live for Speed, GTR, GT Legends, rFactor, and pretty much any NASCAR, Indy, or F1 sim -- which are all superior to GT4 when it comes to realism -- are all but ignored by the majority of gamers.

Ideas/rumors like these don't help:

you just can't beat the PS2 in raceing... DFP baby!

The DFP uses a USB connector, and is compatible with any computer with Windows 98 or newer. Force feedback won't work properly unless you use Windows XP's USB driver, but that driver can be used on Windows 98, no problem.

Driving/drifting in Live for Speed is a blast with the DFP -- LFS not only "supports" the 900 degree mode, but tweaked its controller menu to make better use of the DFP shortly after the DFP's release!

 

[Mad Murphy NZ]

I'd get the PC version only if it came on 5 1/2 inch floppys.

My red pixel is faster than your blue pixel.

 

[ferrari_chris]

PC is for workin' - PS2 is for gamin'.

End of story.

 

[SlipZtrEm]

A better way to look at this question is: "Yes, if hell froze over and GT came to the PC, I'd pick it up."

The PC is way more open-ended than any console could hope to be, and after playing numerous sims on there, I know nothing will ever be quite that extreme on any console. Hardcore simulation is simply not a big enough market for consoles.

This topic? Done. To. Death.

 

[Tappajakoala]

ANY PS2 game has never crashed for me, nor caused Blue Screen Of Death.
No PS2 game has required me to update drivers, hardware or add extra memory.
No PS2 game has never become very glitchy if playstation decided to run antivirusprogram middle of game.
Rare PS2 game has had slow dias show when action in game - well, maybe crappy programmed Codemaster's games.

Even for now, I rather buy PS1 driving games and Commodore 64 games than ANY driving games for current PC and 15 years ahead with crappy and buggy Windows o/s.

 

[Wolfe]

ANY PS2 game has never crashed for me, nor caused Blue Screen Of Death.
No PS2 game has required me to update drivers, hardware or add extra memory.
No PS2 game has never become very glitchy if playstation decided to run antivirusprogram middle of game.
Rare PS2 game has had slow dias show when action in game - well, maybe crappy programmed Codemaster's games.

Even for now, I rather buy PS1 driving games and Commodore 64 games than ANY driving games for current PC and 15 years ahead with crappy and buggy Windows o/s.

If you'll allow me to include a few non-PS2 examples, I have some counterpoints...

Midnight Club III and GTA for the PS2 have frozen on me several times. (hmm, Rockstar... )
I've seen X-BOXes freeze many times (yeah, I know, Microsoft ).
My Gamecube froze on me once.
The antivirus thing is your own damn fault, for running it while playing a game.
The N64 had an "expansion pack" that was extra RAM.
You don't have to upgrade your existing system, but you do have to buy a newer, better one after several years.

As much as I hate to admit it, I've had zero problems with Windows XP on my new computer (I used to be a strong suppporter of 98). But I can definitely relate to the cost/upgrade complaints...

 

[Dave A]

ANY PS2 game has never crashed for me, nor caused Blue Screen Of Death.
No PS2 game has required me to update drivers, hardware or add extra memory.
No PS2 game has never become very glitchy if playstation decided to run antivirusprogram middle of game.
Rare PS2 game has had slow dias show when action in game - well, maybe crappy programmed Codemaster's games.

Even for now, I rather buy PS1 driving games and Commodore 64 games than ANY driving games for current PC and 15 years ahead with crappy and buggy Windows o/s.

I don't have any of that with my PC racing games, AVG never does an update while I'm playing the PC, I can get any and every game on my PC to run not only smoother than any PS2 game I have, but also look better. I've never had a PC game crash my system, and my PC has not once since purchase brought up the blue screen of death. The only, and I mean only time I've had problems with any PC game of mine is if I install and addon wrong, which I did with GTR once, put a file in the wrong place but thats it, and that was sorted in no time and was no fault of the games or the PC's.

I'd take the PC version of a game over the console anyday, at least until the PS3 becomes avaialbe then I might get a hdd for that and use that as my main media station if it's as good as it seems it will be.

 

[Sum1s2pid]

the major selling point for me to want to purchase GT4 for PC would most definitely have to be: FSAA (full-screen anti-aliasing)... sure, the improved textures, online racing, downloadable content like car/track updates, quicker load-times, 6-piece chicken McNuggets with hot mustard, and large Coke would be nice--but the thought of FSAA makes me drool... GT4 is a great looking game--don't get me wrong--but something as simple as quality FSAA would just make everything oh so pretty... death to 'jaggies'!!

but...

for me--and possibly others--this is mostly a story about economics... it's just much easier and way more cost-effective to play the latest up-and-coming games on a PS2 than it would be on a PC... the thought of forking over the required funds to update my PC--or just suck it up and purchase a new one--just to play some of the PC games out there makes me a bit queezy... there's just way too much appeal to be had in hardware that costs $149 and a game that goes for $49, than hardware that's going to cost upwards of $1,000 with the software going for $49... don't get me started on the costs between a nice TV and a nice monitor--it gets ridiculous...

that being said, i prefer to game on a PS2--more money leftover for (rhymes with "need"), or--if you prefer--more money for (rhymes with "steers") and a (rhymes with "looker")... nevermind that the increased appeal of the PS2 as a much more social meduim than a PC--online or not... crowd around a couch and single TV to play a game or watch a DVD? sure... crowd around a single chair and PC to play a game or watch a DVD? um--no, go away... in my warped little world, a PS2 is geared more towards providing entertainment, whereas a PC leans more toward providing an easy venue for acquiring information--as well as for PoRn (M.I.L.F. Casey) and email...

but...

the thought of seeing a GT4 specificaly made to take advantage of the latest and greatest PC hardware out there gives me some serious (rhymes with "hood")... if cost wasn't an issue, then i'd go PC... since it is an issue, gimme my PS2 so i can pop GT4 in and do me some ugly FF drifts... 👍

 

[nissandrifter]

I pick both,mean if there was an expantion pack with new cars I would go pc,but if theres alot of lag,I well go ps2.

 

[Dave A]

for me--and possibly others--this is mostly a story about economics... it's just much easier and way more cost-effective to play the latest up-and-coming games on a PS2 than it would be on a PC.

And this is one argument I don't think anyone can say you're wrong over. The only thing is in the case of someone lik me, I don't need to upgrade my PC to play good looking games, if I did, I'd probably still upgrade my PC for the future, but then I don't speak for everyone on that issue, not everyone can afford to just pay £300 here and there for that sort of thing and not everyone that can afford to is willing to. I think what you said would be the defining factor for most people.

 

[Sum1s2pid]

thanks! that and what with the upcoming PS3 and all it's specifications and features, it makes it that much harder for me to justify upgrading my PC just for gaming--i'm not what you'd call "user-friendly" when it comes to PCs, anyways... don't get me wrong, though... if i had the means, i'd do it--then bring on the high-end PC games post haste... it's just that next-gen consoles will be at the point to where they're just as powerful--if not more so--than most high-end gaming PCs... that somewhat kills my motivation, y'know?

ye-e-ep, a nice, fast PC/connection would be keen, because i know some jerkholes in CoD who need their polygonal heads blown off with extreme prejudice... if anyone happens to play that online, take out a few of the Fighting 25th clan for me--i'll give you a shiney quarter... 2 quarters if you frag the foul-mouthed tubbo who goes by Wilder or the sexually confused "teabagger" Cowbird... and 3 quarters for the P.O.S. going by Morti... but i digress... 👍

 

[Dave A]

One of the most attractive things about the PS3 for me is that the hdd will have linux pre-installed so it will effectively be a top end spec media pc, but with console simplicity. I think when the PS3 comes out my preference of purchasing the PC version of games only when available will quite probably change.