Is PC Online Gaming Unwell?

Thanks to GameSpy for their 'Spy/CounterSpy' editorial discussing whether the rise of online console gaming will eventually lead to the decline of online PC gaming. On the one hand, it's argued: "Not only do I think that console gaming is not a threat to PC gaming - I think it actually helps the PC gaming scene by introducing new players to the online gaming world", but on the other hand, an alternative point of view is advanced: "My current love for certain online PC titles really reminded me just how annoying online computer gaming is... even though there are PC exclusive online games that I love to play, I'd rather be playing them on Xbox Live."

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My only problem with consoles

[Elwood P Dowd]

even though there are PC exclusive online games that I love to play, I'd rather be playing them on Xbox Live.

On a television? Without a mouse or keyboard? Obviously, more work is put into more games for consoles. The best writers are all probably employed on console games. Perhaps many of the best engineers and designers work on console games. However. You have to play them with mittens and bottle bottom glasses.

I need that like I need a broom shoved up my ass.

Some day, consoles will work with high res displays (for less $ than a PC setup, please) and will have more precise input. I dream of that day.