PC Version or PS3 Version

Just curious what people who have played both versions prefer more.

My friend played the PC version and said it was too lagged for her. So she decided to get the PS3 version. She likes it a lot, not laggy. I, myself, chose PS3 first hand because my computer is old and it'd be laggy and etc. Then my other friend has an up to date PC and doesn't have lag and likes the graphics.

First thing to consider is your current PC. Is it up to date? or 6 years old?. If you own a 'gaming rig' then i would sudjest the PC version... for a few simple reasons.

1. Easier to customize the UI and windows on a PC.
2. Easier/faster to hit the skills on multiple hotbars with a PC than it is with a PS.
3. Heat. Anytime you play an MMO, your going to be playing for hours most likely. Not even the best designed Console can manage heat build-up as well as a PC can. Just look at the Early X-box 360's. They were literally melting some of the internal soldering due to heat issues when they first launched, which caused all of those 'red-ring-of-death' s.
4. Pictures! print-screen is your friend to save those special moments =)
5. I 'think' the PC has a much greater options screen than the PS version. For those who dont like a whole lot of 'flashy'.. your able to turn more of 'specific' things off with the PC than with the PS.

But, thats just my 2gil =)

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Originally Posted by Rahspdoy

3. Heat. Anytime you play an MMO, your going to be playing for hours most likely. Not even the best designed Console can manage heat build-up as well as a PC can.

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You haven't been around a PS3 much have you? or opened one up. The fan in that bad boy(the old ones, not the slim ones) is huge, and would make you envious as to why your PC doesn't have a fan that big. That fan pushes massive amounts of heat out of the console, which is why small rooms will warmup when you're playing a PS3 in them, or you'll feel warming when theres one close to you(seriously, you can use it a space heater in the winter lol).

The slim PS3s, they don't handle heat as well as the the fat ones, but still you can run the thing all day with games, i know many people that do.

Also, about the 360, theres a reason why over 1/3 of all 360s sold are replacements for broken systems(the 360 carried a 64+% failure rate).

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Originally Posted by Slatervonjager

You haven't been around a PS3 much have you? or opened one up. The fan in that bad boy(the old ones, not the slim ones) is huge, and would make you envious as to why your PC doesn't have a fan that big. That fan pushes massive amounts of heat out of the console, which is why small rooms will warmup when you're playing a PS3 in them, or you'll feel warming when theres one close to you(seriously, you can use it a space heater in the winter lol).

The slim PS3s, they don't handle heat as well as the the fat ones, but still you can run the thing all day with games, i know many people that do.

Also, about the 360, theres a reason why over 1/3 of all 360s sold are replacements for broken systems(the 360 carried a 64+% failure rate).

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Actually the PS3s suffer from the exact same thing that the 360s did. The "red ring" on the PS3 is the "yellow light" and it's caused by the CPU connection separating and can be fixed in the same way the 360 can. This happened with the original model PS3 as well as the newer ones (in fact it was more common in the original line).

The difference of course is that with the 360 it was orders of magnitude more common. But it did happen with the PS3s as well.

To answer the OP's question though: PC for me.

I prefer playing an MMO on the PC because I have a multi-monitor setup so when I am doing something in game that is a bit more repetitive (gathering or crafting for example) I can watch something on the other monitor. Or if I need to pause mid-game and look something up it's right there as well. Additionally, I don't want to have to hook up a keyboard and mouse to my PS3 and I have no interest in playing with a gamepad.

The only time I have to play is after work, which also happens to be family tv watching time. So no brainer there ...if I want to play any game it has to be on the pc. There's no point in going onto the console if I don't have time for it.

I find PC vastly superiour, but my PC is also built specifically for up to date gaming. Compared to what my PC can do, the PS3 graphics are bleh, controls are clunky, and my reaction times are artificially slowed down. In short, PC > PS3 if you have a good PC. (You can use a controller and the controller-based interface on the PC as well, so that's not a factor.)
I do have to say though, for Gathering, PS3 is very pleasant... lounging on my couch while farming shards is pretty cool, and graphics or quick reactions don't matter. (Crafting is okay, too, but can get annoying if you want to buy or sell in between).

I prefer the PS3, just because Im so use to a console controller. I thought my PC could handle it (I have 6GB on it, so theres plenty of room), but when I started playing it was lagging and incredibly slow.
So I bought the PS3. No lag.

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Originally Posted by Slatervonjager

You haven't been around a PS3 much have you? or opened one up. The fan in that bad boy(the old ones, not the slim ones) is huge, and would make you envious as to why your PC doesn't have a fan that big.

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Bigger fans don't always mean better. Proper ventilation has a lot to do with heat control as well, which the PS3 doesn't quite do too well in. My case currently has an H100i liquid cooler, 2 120mm fans in the front and a 140mm fan in the back. I'm sure the PS4 address a lot of the heat issues though that the PS3 had.

Also while your PS3 acts like a heater in the Winter, my computer acts like an AC in the Summer :P

Is this a trick question lol

Pc all the way, yup I own a ps3 also, biggest bonus is on pc you have quicker controls, much more options to keybind, and much more options for the ui, when ui mods start to roll out this will also be another plus for the pc version. Each to there own, but if u have a decent rig theres no reason why u would tather play this game on a ps3.

Oh and aslo gfx on a pc which make the ps3 version look rather bland lol

I have played both and still do since you are able to continue with your characters from pc to ps3 and vise versa. I do however prefer PC. You have better graphics and way better controls and I do use my ps3 controller when playing on the pc.

And the heat issue... Its annoying when that ps3 fan kicks in, I hate it.

I own both versions, but prefer the PS3 one. Playing FFXIV on big TV like a boss. :)

Depends on your preference, I guess...

Do you regularly use your PC for gaming? Obviously don't go for the PC version if your PC isn't very good... you may run into problems that you otherwise would not if you got the PS3 version... or if you don't even enjoy playing video games on the PC.

I have the PC version simply because I prefer playing games on the PC no matter what. I have a modern rig, so I can run things just fine. Plus the graphics are just excellent.

I'm considering getting the PS3 version, though. That way I can play while laying in bed :cool:

I own the PS3 version, and having played multiple mmo's on the PC, I can say I prefer the PS3 version better. I find it a lot easier to play full 3D games like this with a controller (I keep a keyboard hooked up as well), it just feels like it makes gameplay a lot smoother to me. I don't really nitpick over picture quality of minor details like customization for features I rarely look at, so I'm content with my current version. :)

If your PC is good enough to run it at high to max settings then PC. If not PS3, either way you're going to enjoy the game.

I have and played both an honestly it's whatever system you get used to playing first. Graphics are amazing on PC but pretty good on PS3. I might gather or craft in PC but muscle memory has taken over and I cannot do any sort of DoW/DoM on PC. Love the PS3

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Originally Posted by Caraway

Actually the PS3s suffer from the exact same thing that the 360s did. The "red ring" on the PS3 is the "yellow light" and it's caused by the CPU connection separating and can be fixed in the same way the 360 can. This happened with the original model PS3 as well as the newer ones (in fact it was more common in the original line).

The difference of course is that with the 360 it was orders of magnitude more common. But it did happen with the PS3s as well.

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Please. The PS3 has the same chance of "yloding" as a PC. The RROD debacle was from a different universe, a 30-50% failure rate. One of the largest causes of PS3 failing (less than 10% anyway) were the chinese BR lens frying. Nothing to do with overheating.

I'd say that any PS3 owner planning to buy the PS4 can easily buy the PS3 version. Especially true if one owns just a modest PC. The lack of keyboard can be bothersome. And the targeting must be all reconfigured, SE simply made a mess.

Depends on your hardware. Personally, it was a choice of playing on either a medium spec laptop, or the PS3.

It was a pretty easy decision for me to make. The free PS4 upgrade is sweet bonus.

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Originally Posted by Rahspdoy

1. Easier to customize the UI and windows on a PC.
3. Heat. Anytime you play an MMO, your going to be playing for hours most likely. Not even the best designed Console can manage heat build-up as well as a PC can. Just look at the Early X-box 360's. They were literally melting some of the internal soldering due to heat issues when they first launched, which caused all of those 'red-ring-of-death' s.
4. Pictures! print-screen is your friend to save those special moments =)

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1. Almost the same customization options are avialable on both.
3. I have so far 6 PS3s of various models and none of them havea single issues to run 24/7 for weeks straight.
4. There indeed screenshots on PS3 as well - jsut hit L1+Start or the same keyboard key as on PC.

Your 2 gills are worh nothing if you're trying to comment on things you apparently have a minimum knowledge of saddly ...

Like many others have said, I'd recommend it for PC (I own a PS3).

But it really depends on how your PC is built. Also, desktops run a lot smoother than laptops. I would only want a gaming laptop if I'm someone who travels a lot.