Serious Question......

Thealteregoroman · August 2016

Which platform would you say is better for the longevity of ESO? Playing this game on PS4 or PC? I have most research traits already on PS4 version but I want to get into playing this game on PC. I dont want to have 2 subscriptions. On the PS4 version I have most mounts and costumes and I am CP 470.

The PC version however has the awesome benefits of the PTS server and the Add Ons.......

What would you do? What should I do?

Drazorious · August 2016

PC master race

NewBlacksmurf · August 2016

IMO no one can answer that.

We don't know the length of the game or the consoles so no idea.

I'd suggest looking at something else like comfort, performance or social aspects

Thealteregoroman · August 2016

Drazorious wrote: »

PC master race

lol........ok......

Thealteregoroman · August 2016

NewBlacksmurf wrote: »

IMO no one can answer that.

We don't know the length of the game or the consoles so no idea.

I'd suggest looking at something else like comfort, performance or social aspects

isn't there a bigger social aspect on PC? I have a pretty nice Gaming laptop that can play this game. I like the fact that I can travel and still play it.

Apherius · August 2016

PC POWERRRRR .

carljokl · August 2016

I would like to switch from PS4 to PC eventually. It is a shame I can't migrate anything. This will have to wait until I can afford a games capable PC which is not any time soon.

LegacyDM · August 2016

Consoles typically last 10 years. PS3 and Xbox lasted about 10 years until replaced by our current consoles. Because of moores law computers tend to get outdated more quickly. On average you can expect an average gaming computer to last 4 years unless youve built or bought your computer to only play one game. Even that can be sketchy because directx is always improving which requires graphic card upgrades. Also vendors like Intel are constantly releases new parts e.g. Motherboards, ram, and CPUs, that are not backwards compatible forcing you to pay $$$ to upgrade.

Bottom line is you'll get more longevity without the hassle of upgrades with a console.

But if your budget allows for it and you want the added features a pc offers I would go with the PC. I find that I cannot play a 1st/3rd person game on a console. I absolutely need mouse look to play.

UltimaJoe777 · August 2016

Define "longevity"...

disintegr8 · August 2016

As LecagyDM points out, the benefit of console is that the technology stays the same until the next console comes out. The reason I switched to console gaming over 20 years ago was due to the ever changing computer environment and the fact that within 3-6 months, some component of my PC was not up recommended specs for new games.

I know that PC development has slowed a nit during those 20 years but I have seen lots of threads here regarding 64 bit issues, video card requirements, etc., so for me console is the way forward for less hassle.

Looking at the way ESO is going I suspect it will be past its use by date long before the PS5 comes out.

jade0black · August 2016

NewBlacksmurf wrote: »

IMO no one can answer that.

We don't know the length of the game or the consoles so no idea.

I'd suggest looking at something else like comfort, performance or social aspects

With loot boxes incoming, not long.

Thealteregoroman · August 2016

LegacyDM wrote: »

Consoles typically last 10 years. PS3 and Xbox lasted about 10 years until replaced by our current consoles. Because of moores law computers tend to get outdated more quickly. On average you can expect an average gaming computer to last 4 years unless youve built or bought your computer to only play one game. Even that can be sketchy because directx is always improving which requires graphic card upgrades. Also vendors like Intel are constantly releases new parts e.g. Motherboards, ram, and CPUs, that are not backwards compatible forcing you to pay $$$ to upgrade.

Bottom line is you'll get more longevity without the hassle of upgrades with a console.

But if your budget allows for it and you want the added features a pc offers I would go with the PC. I find that I cannot play a 1st/3rd person game on a console. I absolutely need mouse look to play.

I am scared now cause I bought an alienware top of the line with these specs............

Alienware 17 R3
Intel® Core™ i7-6820HK (Quad-Core, 8MB Cache, Dynamically Overclocked up to 4.1GHz.
NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 980M with 8GB GDDR5.
Memory 32GB Dual Channel DDR4 2133Mhz
Hard drive 256GB PCIe SSD (Boot) + 1TB 7200RPM SATA 6Gb/s (Storage)

this is going to last me only 10 years?

Thealteregoroman · August 2016

UltimaJoe777 wrote: »

Define "longevity"...

JOE!!!!!! lol you always trolling me lol.

Thealteregoroman · August 2016

disintegr8 wrote: »

As LecagyDM points out, the benefit of console is that the technology stays the same until the next console comes out. The reason I switched to console gaming over 20 years ago was due to the ever changing computer environment and the fact that within 3-6 months, some component of my PC was not up recommended specs for new games.

I know that PC development has slowed a nit during those 20 years but I have seen lots of threads here regarding 64 bit issues, video card requirements, etc., so for me console is the way forward for less hassle.

Looking at the way ESO is going I suspect it will be past its use by date long before the PS5 comes out.

Ok! thanks.

Mashille · August 2016

Sega Dreamcast

CapnPhoton · August 2016

disintegr8 wrote: »

As LecagyDM points out, the benefit of console is that the technology stays the same until the next console comes out. The reason I switched to console gaming over 20 years ago was due to the ever changing computer environment and the fact that within 3-6 months, some component of my PC was not up recommended specs for new games.

I know that PC development has slowed a nit during those 20 years but I have seen lots of threads here regarding 64 bit issues, video card requirements, etc., so for me console is the way forward for less hassle.

Looking at the way ESO is going I suspect it will be past its use by date long before the PS5 comes out.

This is exactly why I do console gaming. When I get something I know it will play instead of having to tweak or upgrade things way too often.

Thealteregoroman · August 2016

CapnPhoton wrote: »

disintegr8 wrote: »

As LecagyDM points out, the benefit of console is that the technology stays the same until the next console comes out. The reason I switched to console gaming over 20 years ago was due to the ever changing computer environment and the fact that within 3-6 months, some component of my PC was not up recommended specs for new games.

I know that PC development has slowed a nit during those 20 years but I have seen lots of threads here regarding 64 bit issues, video card requirements, etc., so for me console is the way forward for less hassle.

Looking at the way ESO is going I suspect it will be past its use by date long before the PS5 comes out.

This is exactly why I do console gaming. When I get something I know it will play instead of having to tweak or upgrade things way too often.

Yea you are right! Makes sense!

LegacyDM · August 2016

Thealteregoroman wrote: »

LegacyDM wrote: »

Consoles typically last 10 years. PS3 and Xbox lasted about 10 years until replaced by our current consoles. Because of moores law computers tend to get outdated more quickly. On average you can expect an average gaming computer to last 4 years unless youve built or bought your computer to only play one game. Even that can be sketchy because directx is always improving which requires graphic card upgrades. Also vendors like Intel are constantly releases new parts e.g. Motherboards, ram, and CPUs, that are not backwards compatible forcing you to pay $$$ to upgrade.

Bottom line is you'll get more longevity without the hassle of upgrades with a console.

But if your budget allows for it and you want the added features a pc offers I would go with the PC. I find that I cannot play a 1st/3rd person game on a console. I absolutely need mouse look to play.

I am scared now cause I bought an alienware top of the line with these specs............

Alienware 17 R3
Intel® Core™ i7-6820HK (Quad-Core, 8MB Cache, Dynamically Overclocked up to 4.1GHz.
NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 980M with 8GB GDDR5.
Memory 32GB Dual Channel DDR4 2133Mhz
Hard drive 256GB PCIe SSD (Boot) + 1TB 7200RPM SATA 6Gb/s (Storage)

this is going to last me only 10 years?

Well just for comparison. If you bought a top of the line q series quad core or dual core Intel chip back in 2006/2007 it wouldn't hold a candle to the Intel chips today and would probably chug trying to play eso today...at least not at decent graphic settings. Just like a pentium 2 bought in the mid 90s became obsolete by mid 2000s by the quad core/dual core series. Remember, I said an average gaming cpu will last 4 years. Your laptop being top of the line will last longer but most likely will not be competitive in 10 years.

UltimaJoe777 · August 2016

Thealteregoroman wrote: »

UltimaJoe777 wrote: »

Define "longevity"...

JOE!!!!!! lol you always trolling me lol.

No it's a serious question. If it's like what you've been getting answers toward then I suppose there ya have it lol but otherwise would definitely help to know.

Honestly though I just take really good care of my electronics so they last as long as possible.

Thealteregoroman · August 2016

UltimaJoe777 wrote: »

Thealteregoroman wrote: »

UltimaJoe777 wrote: »

Define "longevity"...

JOE!!!!!! lol you always trolling me lol.

No it's a serious question. If it's like what you've been getting answers toward then I suppose there ya have it lol but otherwise would definitely help to know.

Honestly though I just take really good care of my electronics so they last as long as possible.

DO you have PC?

Thealteregoroman · August 2016

LegacyDM wrote: »

Thealteregoroman wrote: »

LegacyDM wrote: »

Consoles typically last 10 years. PS3 and Xbox lasted about 10 years until replaced by our current consoles. Because of moores law computers tend to get outdated more quickly. On average you can expect an average gaming computer to last 4 years unless youve built or bought your computer to only play one game. Even that can be sketchy because directx is always improving which requires graphic card upgrades. Also vendors like Intel are constantly releases new parts e.g. Motherboards, ram, and CPUs, that are not backwards compatible forcing you to pay $$$ to upgrade.

Bottom line is you'll get more longevity without the hassle of upgrades with a console.

But if your budget allows for it and you want the added features a pc offers I would go with the PC. I find that I cannot play a 1st/3rd person game on a console. I absolutely need mouse look to play.

I am scared now cause I bought an alienware top of the line with these specs............

Alienware 17 R3
Intel® Core™ i7-6820HK (Quad-Core, 8MB Cache, Dynamically Overclocked up to 4.1GHz.
NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 980M with 8GB GDDR5.
Memory 32GB Dual Channel DDR4 2133Mhz
Hard drive 256GB PCIe SSD (Boot) + 1TB 7200RPM SATA 6Gb/s (Storage)

this is going to last me only 10 years?

Well just for comparison. If you bought a top of the line q series quad core or dual core Intel chip back in 2006/2007 it wouldn't hold a candle to the Intel chips today and would probably chug trying to play eso today...at least not at decent graphic settings. Just like a pentium 2 bought in the mid 90s became obsolete by mid 2000s by the quad core/dual core series. Remember, I said an average gaming cpu will last 4 years. Your laptop being top of the line will last longer but most likely will not be competitive in 10 years.

Ok that's fair. I can't sit here and think tech is going to stay where its at.....

UltimaJoe777 · August 2016

Thealteregoroman wrote: »

UltimaJoe777 wrote: »

Thealteregoroman wrote: »

UltimaJoe777 wrote: »

Define "longevity"...

JOE!!!!!! lol you always trolling me lol.

No it's a serious question. If it's like what you've been getting answers toward then I suppose there ya have it lol but otherwise would definitely help to know.

Honestly though I just take really good care of my electronics so they last as long as possible.

DO you have PC?

A PC, yes. ESO on PC, no. How do you think I come here lol

FriedEggSandwich · August 2016

Thealteregoroman wrote: »

LegacyDM wrote: »

Consoles typically last 10 years. PS3 and Xbox lasted about 10 years until replaced by our current consoles. Because of moores law computers tend to get outdated more quickly. On average you can expect an average gaming computer to last 4 years unless youve built or bought your computer to only play one game. Even that can be sketchy because directx is always improving which requires graphic card upgrades. Also vendors like Intel are constantly releases new parts e.g. Motherboards, ram, and CPUs, that are not backwards compatible forcing you to pay $$$ to upgrade.

Bottom line is you'll get more longevity without the hassle of upgrades with a console.

But if your budget allows for it and you want the added features a pc offers I would go with the PC. I find that I cannot play a 1st/3rd person game on a console. I absolutely need mouse look to play.

I am scared now cause I bought an alienware top of the line with these specs............

Alienware 17 R3
Intel® Core™ i7-6820HK (Quad-Core, 8MB Cache, Dynamically Overclocked up to 4.1GHz.
NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 980M with 8GB GDDR5.
Memory 32GB Dual Channel DDR4 2133Mhz
Hard drive 256GB PCIe SSD (Boot) + 1TB 7200RPM SATA 6Gb/s (Storage)

this is going to last me only 10 years?

That will be fine in 10 years assuming you don't abuse it, and you might have to replace the gpu in 3 or 4 years. I bought an i7 980X over 6 years ago. I replaced the gpu 2 years ago with a gtx titan, replaced a failing psu and added a few ssds and it's still a beast. I will only replace it if it packs up or I need dx12. For gaming pcs the factor that will most likely obsolete your rig is direct x versions, but this is just a gpu issue.

Edit: just noticed that is a laptop, so you will have to replace it whenever you need dx12.

starkerealm · August 2016

LegacyDM wrote: »

Consoles typically last 10 years. PS3 and Xbox lasted about 10 years until replaced by our current consoles. Because of moores law computers tend to get outdated more quickly. On average you can expect an average gaming computer to last 4 years unless youve built or bought your computer to only play one game. Even that can be sketchy because directx is always improving which requires graphic card upgrades. Also vendors like Intel are constantly releases new parts e.g. Motherboards, ram, and CPUs, that are not backwards compatible forcing you to pay $$$ to upgrade.

Bottom line is you'll get more longevity without the hassle of upgrades with a console.

But if your budget allows for it and you want the added features a pc offers I would go with the PC. I find that I cannot play a 1st/3rd person game on a console. I absolutely need mouse look to play.

Except, of course, the XBone and PS4 are both slated to receive hardware updates in the next year or two. Given prior experience on PC, it's entirely possible that ESO will be updated to take advantage of those new console iterations, leaving the current consoles in the cold.

Lightspeedflashb14_ESO · August 2016

LegacyDM wrote: »

Consoles typically last 10 years.

The average is actually 5-7 years, not 10. The 360 and ps3 are anomalies.

mb10 · August 2016

Have you read the threads here?

PC version is full of bugs and cheaters. I'd personally stay on the ps4 with your wide screen tv, stable gameplay and healthy group of fellow ESO players.

vyndral13preub18_ESO · August 2016

mb10 wrote: »

Have you read the threads here?

PC version is full of bugs and cheaters. I'd personally stay on the ps4 with your wide screen tv, stable gameplay and healthy group of fellow ESO players.

Have you read the threads here? Ps4 is full of elitest ***.

https://forums.elderscrollsonline.com/en/discussion/287636/dps-tests-and-trials-breeding-elitism/p1

UltimaJoe777 · August 2016

vyndral13preub18_ESO wrote: »

mb10 wrote: »

Have you read the threads here?

PC version is full of bugs and cheaters. I'd personally stay on the ps4 with your wide screen tv, stable gameplay and healthy group of fellow ESO players.

Have you read the threads here? Ps4 is full of elitest ***.

https://forums.elderscrollsonline.com/en/discussion/287636/dps-tests-and-trials-breeding-elitism/p1

So PC DOESN'T have elitists? I don't believe that one bit

vyndral13preub18_ESO · August 2016

UltimaJoe777 wrote: »

vyndral13preub18_ESO wrote: »

mb10 wrote: »

Have you read the threads here?

PC version is full of bugs and cheaters. I'd personally stay on the ps4 with your wide screen tv, stable gameplay and healthy group of fellow ESO players.

Have you read the threads here? Ps4 is full of elitest ***.

https://forums.elderscrollsonline.com/en/discussion/287636/dps-tests-and-trials-breeding-elitism/p1

So PC DOESN'T have elitists? I don't believe that one bit

Much like I am sure there are bugs and cheaters on the ps4. I just thought it was funny how the person above me was pointing out threads on the forum to support his point of view. So I was just playing along.

starkerealm · August 2016

UltimaJoe777 wrote: »

vyndral13preub18_ESO wrote: »

mb10 wrote: »

Have you read the threads here?

PC version is full of bugs and cheaters. I'd personally stay on the ps4 with your wide screen tv, stable gameplay and healthy group of fellow ESO players.

Have you read the threads here? Ps4 is full of elitest ***.

https://forums.elderscrollsonline.com/en/discussion/287636/dps-tests-and-trials-breeding-elitism/p1

So PC DOESN'T have elitists? I don't believe that one bit

No, we've got those too, they're just easier to identify and ignore.

UltimaJoe777 · August 2016

vyndral13preub18_ESO wrote: »

UltimaJoe777 wrote: »

vyndral13preub18_ESO wrote: »

mb10 wrote: »

Have you read the threads here?

PC version is full of bugs and cheaters. I'd personally stay on the ps4 with your wide screen tv, stable gameplay and healthy group of fellow ESO players.

Have you read the threads here? Ps4 is full of elitest ***.

https://forums.elderscrollsonline.com/en/discussion/287636/dps-tests-and-trials-breeding-elitism/p1

So PC DOESN'T have elitists? I don't believe that one bit

Much like I am sure there are bugs and cheaters on the ps4. I just thought it was funny how the person above me was pointing out threads on the forum to support his point of view. So I was just playing along.

In his defense he meant Cheat Engine but ya exploiters everywhere lol