Is skyrim better on conosle or PC? also what happens if...

kingcon345 · 11-15-2011, 11:02 AM

Is skyrim better for pc or console? I currewntly own a copy of skyrim on ps3 and am thinking of buying pc version, bearinign in mind I HARDLY EVER play pc games, would it be just as ufn as ps3 version or better?

On a side note, If i do buy it all my specs are good enough but my video card is some crappy HD family card thing and it doesnt meet the requirements, do you think it would run skyrim? all my other specs are better than minimum.

anelaidlives · 11-15-2011, 11:04 AM

If you have it for PS3 and don't expect to spend a lot of time on Skyrim, I'd say no, unless you want modding.

I don't know if the PS3 version will have modding support, but the PC modding community for Bethedesa games are always great.

kingcon345 · 11-15-2011, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by anelaidlives

If you have it for PS3 and don't expect to spend a lot of time on Skyrim, I'd say no, unless you want modding.

I don't know if the PS3 version will have modding support, but the PC modding community for Bethedesa games are always great.

Yeah well basically im selling my ps3 and buying a 360, instead of re-buying the game on 360 im wondering whether buying it on pc would be just as good if not better

Also, do you know anything about my video card problem? do you think it would run?

Fleetlord · 11-15-2011, 11:06 AM

if you already got skyrim on PS3 it won't be much better on PC. The graphics will look better but don't expect a night and day difference

malek1013 · 11-15-2011, 11:15 AM

Stay on the PS3 for now and wait for a price drop on the PC if you're still wanting to play it again with mods for later.

WildKarrde · 11-15-2011, 11:15 AM

The PC benefits from better controls, (eventually) tons of mods, and much better graphic capabilities. Right now top end graphics on the PC might not be a huge difference from PS3 or XBox, but eventually there will be a multi-GB texture pack for PC that will blow the consoles out of the water.

kujako · 11-15-2011, 11:17 AM

Only difference is that on the PC you have the option of improving the graphics if your hardware can handle it. Otherwise its more or less the same game, even down to the XBox centric interface. Plug a XBox controller into your PC and it plays the same as on the 360.

Draigo · 11-15-2011, 11:23 AM

You already stated that you need a new video card to play the game on your PC. So, if you want to invest $200 for a card and $60 for a game you already have and can already play, then do it.

masterthehero · 11-15-2011, 11:29 AM

Just remember if your PC sucks, don't come back here on the forums complaining that the game won't play.

Personally, I would never buy a game like this on the consoles simply because of the mods. If I want a cool new armor I can download one, if I want to re-texture my character I can make one, if I want to play a custom player quest with powerful, legendary weapons? I can do that.

The mods are the bread and butter of any Bethesda game, so if you're willing to dive into that then obviously the PC is for you. Otherwise, you're better off staying with the consoles.

Pat1487 · 11-15-2011, 11:31 AM

If your PC can run Skyrim better or as good as your PS3 then what i would do is play it through on PS3 wait a few months after you finished playing it
Get it on PC (for reduced cost) install a bunch of mods and play it again

DrunkPunk · 11-15-2011, 11:34 AM

Seen it on both, naturally looks better on a PC that can push it. However, if you do get it on PC, expect to use a xbox controller, as it just seems to have been designed with the keyboard as a last minute afterthought.

Smear · 11-15-2011, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by kingcon345

Yeah well basically im selling my ps3 and buying a 360

Wait, what? You're going BACKWARDS in technology??

YukioOkumura · 11-15-2011, 12:54 PM

Oblivion was terrible on PS3(don't even get me started on 360), and I have no reason to believe Skyrim will be different. It crashed many, many times and bugs were never fixed.
It's a simple difference in RAM and memory. Your average gaming PC is rocking 4-6gb of ddr3 and a terabyte of physical memory. Even though the CPU on a PS3, as well as the GPU to a lesser extent, are both top of the line, the memory is lacking.

Vaemer-Riit · 11-15-2011, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kingcon345

On a side note, If i do buy it all my specs are good enough but my video card is some crappy HD family card thing and it doesnt meet the requirements, do you think it would run skyrim? all my other specs are better than minimum.

NO, you will not be able to run it at all.

From what you say it sounds like you have an Intel Integrated Video chipset. These provide you with the bare minimum graphics capability and are not enough to play even the most simple 3d accelerated games.

geronimo789 · 11-15-2011, 01:06 PM

PC better ?
With a good pc: yes
With a ♥♥♥♥ pc: no

Anything with an intel graphics card is in the second category

(for gaming anyways)

/thread

11-15-2011, 11:02 AM	#1
kingcon345 Join Date: Sep 2011 Reputation: 2 Posts: 57	Is skyrim better on conosle or PC? also what happens if... Is skyrim better for pc or console? I currewntly own a copy of skyrim on ps3 and am thinking of buying pc version, bearinign in mind I HARDLY EVER play pc games, would it be just as ufn as ps3 version or better? On a side note, If i do buy it all my specs are good enough but my video card is some crappy HD family card thing and it doesnt meet the requirements, do you think it would run skyrim? all my other specs are better than minimum.

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11-15-2011, 11:04 AM	#2
anelaidlives Join Date: Jul 2010 Reputation: 211 Posts: 1,095	If you have it for PS3 and don't expect to spend a lot of time on Skyrim, I'd say no, unless you want modding. I don't know if the PS3 version will have modding support, but the PC modding community for Bethedesa games are always great.

11-15-2011, 11:06 AM	#4
Fleetlord Join Date: May 2011 Reputation: 0 Posts: 87	if you already got skyrim on PS3 it won't be much better on PC. The graphics will look better but don't expect a night and day difference

11-15-2011, 11:15 AM	#5
malek1013 Join Date: Dec 2009 Reputation: 326 Posts: 1,277	Stay on the PS3 for now and wait for a price drop on the PC if you're still wanting to play it again with mods for later.

11-15-2011, 11:15 AM	#6
WildKarrde Join Date: Nov 2008 Reputation: 35 Posts: 211	The PC benefits from better controls, (eventually) tons of mods, and much better graphic capabilities. Right now top end graphics on the PC might not be a huge difference from PS3 or XBox, but eventually there will be a multi-GB texture pack for PC that will blow the consoles out of the water.

11-15-2011, 11:17 AM	#7
kujako Join Date: Apr 2011 Reputation: 18 Posts: 252	Only difference is that on the PC you have the option of improving the graphics if your hardware can handle it. Otherwise its more or less the same game, even down to the XBox centric interface. Plug a XBox controller into your PC and it plays the same as on the 360.

11-15-2011, 11:23 AM	#8
Draigo Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Reputation: 35 Posts: 159	You already stated that you need a new video card to play the game on your PC. So, if you want to invest $200 for a card and $60 for a game you already have and can already play, then do it.

11-15-2011, 11:29 AM	#9
masterthehero Join Date: Sep 2009 Reputation: 49 Posts: 699	Just remember if your PC sucks, don't come back here on the forums complaining that the game won't play. Personally, I would never buy a game like this on the consoles simply because of the mods. If I want a cool new armor I can download one, if I want to re-texture my character I can make one, if I want to play a custom player quest with powerful, legendary weapons? I can do that. The mods are the bread and butter of any Bethesda game, so if you're willing to dive into that then obviously the PC is for you. Otherwise, you're better off staying with the consoles.

11-15-2011, 11:31 AM	#10
Pat1487 Join Date: Jan 2008 Reputation: 72 Posts: 310	If your PC can run Skyrim better or as good as your PS3 then what i would do is play it through on PS3 wait a few months after you finished playing it Get it on PC (for reduced cost) install a bunch of mods and play it again

11-15-2011, 11:34 AM	#11
DrunkPunk Join Date: May 2009 Reputation: 313 Posts: 4,547	Seen it on both, naturally looks better on a PC that can push it. However, if you do get it on PC, expect to use a xbox controller, as it just seems to have been designed with the keyboard as a last minute afterthought.

11-15-2011, 12:54 PM	#13
YukioOkumura Join Date: Nov 2011 Reputation: 0 Posts: 37	Oblivion was terrible on PS3(don't even get me started on 360), and I have no reason to believe Skyrim will be different. It crashed many, many times and bugs were never fixed. It's a simple difference in RAM and memory. Your average gaming PC is rocking 4-6gb of ddr3 and a terabyte of physical memory. Even though the CPU on a PS3, as well as the GPU to a lesser extent, are both top of the line, the memory is lacking.

11-15-2011, 01:06 PM	#15
geronimo789 Join Date: May 2010 Reputation: 505 Posts: 1,819	PC better ? With a good pc: yes With a ♥♥♥♥ pc: no Anything with an intel graphics card is in the second category (for gaming anyways) /thread