Why are there more players on the PC Servers than Console servers?

reguvin · September 2018

Buying a PC costs up to 1500$. Consoles cost max 500$.

So it's technically cheaper to play ESO on Consoles. But when you login to Console servers, it's always empty or not full.

I think more PC players should try playing ESO on Consoles.

I was a PC Beta Tester and I enjoy playing on Console, it's a bit different and not as Good as PC. But it is Good enough.

Valrien · September 2018

"not as good as PC"

You really just answered your own question, bud

TheCyberDruid · September 2018

reguvin wrote: »

I was a PC Beta Tester and I enjoy playing on Console, it's a bit different and not as Good as PC. But it is Good enough.

If you have a PC that is capable of running ESO why would you buy a console to play it? You pretty much also pointed out the other point why players won't change from PC to console...

reguvin · September 2018

Valrien wrote: »

"not as good as PC"

You really just answered your own question, bud

The difference is not that Big. Just slightly better in Gameplay that's all.

reguvin · September 2018

TheCyberDruid wrote: »

reguvin wrote: »

I was a PC Beta Tester and I enjoy playing on Console, it's a bit different and not as Good as PC. But it is Good enough.

If you have a PC that is capable of running ESO why would you buy a console to play it? You pretty much also pointed out the other point why players won't change from PC to console...

I did Transfer my account to PS4 when it was possible. It was the best Decision I ever made. I had a Headstart from other players and wanted to make a Fresh start to the Game.

Kimba_Do · September 2018

Never owned a console in my life. From some of the videos I've watched, the animation and action seem pretty good on the consoles, but me personally, I love my PC. And yes, it cost quite a bit more than a console, but on the other side of that coin, I do a lot more than just play games and thus it was a more effective investment for me.

My best friend, on the other hand, plays his games almost exclusively on a console, and just uses his computer to browse the web. Different strokes etc.

TL;DR - do the best you can with what you have, and if you're enjoying your experience, you did good!

reguvin · September 2018

Kimba_Do wrote: »

Never owned a console in my life. From some of the videos I've watched, the animation and action seem pretty good on the consoles, but me personally, I love my PC. And yes, it cost quite a bit more than a console, but on the other side of that coin, I do a lot more than just play games and thus it was a more effective investment for me.

My best friend, on the other hand, plays his games almost exclusively on a console, and just uses his computer to browse the web. Different strokes etc.

TL;DR - do the best you can with what you have, and if you're enjoying your experience, you did good!

Thanks m8!

Yeah I do the same as your friend. I have ESO opened on my PS4. And YouTube on my Laptop. Still Comfortable.

I was scared of playing ESO on PS4 first, as I never had played an MMO on Console before. But it was worth it in the end.

SilverIce58 · September 2018

People dont usually play MMO's on their console. Its a pc thing, and this was originally a pc game. Consoles play other games, pc plays these games. Just a fact of life.

runagate · September 2018

because we're mostly adults

Katahdin · September 2018

No thank you
I also have never owned a console and I will never give up my PC for a console

I need to own a PC anyway so I spend a little more and can use it to play games.
Besides we would have to fight over the TV if I had a console.

I also remember the red ring of death syndrome that XBox was plagued with and would prefer something I can work on and fix that doesnt become a $400-$500 doorstop regularly

starkerealm · September 2018

From what I've been told, the PS4 is the single largest platform. Maybe it's an XBox issue, or maybe @runagate has a point. Not sure.

MrGarlic · September 2018

reguvin wrote: »

Buying a PC costs up to 1500$. Consoles cost max 500$.

SNIP

I think more PC players should try playing ESO on Consoles.

I was a PC Beta Tester and I enjoy playing on Console, it's a bit different and not as Good as PC. But it is Good enough.

No, because even my gaming laptop out-specs console hardware.

Why don't you come to PC? I'll craft you a free set of purple Hundings or Julianos to get you going

BigBragg · September 2018

I haven't owned a console since PS2, Xbox, and GameCube. A lot of people by multiple consoles. For those of us who like pc gaming more, you can spend similar money and just upgrade parts every few years instead of a new console or three. You do also get a better machine and gameplay for it.

LadyLethalla · September 2018

reguvin wrote: »

TheCyberDruid wrote: »

reguvin wrote: »

I was a PC Beta Tester and I enjoy playing on Console, it's a bit different and not as Good as PC. But it is Good enough.

If you have a PC that is capable of running ESO why would you buy a console to play it? You pretty much also pointed out the other point why players won't change from PC to console...

I did Transfer my account to PS4 when it was possible. It was the best Decision I ever made. I had a Headstart from other players and wanted to make a Fresh start to the Game.

Yes. We know. -_-

LadyLethalla · September 2018

runagate wrote: »

because we're mostly adults

You're saying adults don't play on console?
Heads up... I stopped playing PC games with Oblivion because it got too expensive to continually upgrade a PC. More of my ESO friends - console players also - are adults than not. Could I afford a PC capable of running ESO now? Sure, but a) I couldn't justify it and b) I wouldn't want to start over. Also c) 55" 4k TV.

SHADOW2KK · September 2018

reguvin wrote: »

Buying a PC costs up to 1500$. Consoles cost max 500$.

So it's technically cheaper to play ESO on Consoles. But when you login to Console servers, it's always empty or not full.

I think more PC players should try playing ESO on Consoles.

I was a PC Beta Tester and I enjoy playing on Console, it's a bit different and not as Good as PC. But it is Good enough.

You are kidding right?, why on earth would I ever wanna play ESO on sub par gear when I built a top end rig to play my games on.

JamieAubrey · September 2018

I think more PC players should try playing ESO on Consoles.

I don't own a console and I dont have any plans too at any time plus i need all my mods

Kimba_Do · September 2018

runagate wrote: »

because we're mostly adults

Well, I do have to disagree with you. I'm 57, and a former IT professional. My aforementioned best friend is 59, and I talked him into getting a computer, oh a decade ago or so. While I will agree a kid could never afford a rig like mine ($5k+) unless his folks make a ton (or he has a million followers on YouTube) like the OP said, you can get a good gaming rig for grand or so. Since lots of folks could likely afford this, and the kids would almost certainly co-opt the box for games, to say only adults would play on a computer is perhaps a tad short sighted, methinks.

nemvar · September 2018

LadyLethalla wrote: »

runagate wrote: »

because we're mostly adults

You're saying adults don't play on console?
Heads up... I stopped playing PC games with Oblivion because it got too expensive to continually upgrade a PC. More of my ESO friends - console players also - are adults than not. Could I afford a PC capable of running ESO now? Sure, but a) I couldn't justify it and b) I wouldn't want to start over. Also c) 55" 4k TV.

I never got that large screen argument. I could play on my 4k TV right now. And my resolution would actually be 4k. I would just be a matter of laying a cable from my PC to my living room. That's really no argument.

Rudal · September 2018

Why handicap yourself with a console when you have better controls, better performance on PC?
And whaterver extra you have to spend when buying a PC you save on games as they are cheaper that console games.

SydneyGrey · September 2018

Because you can do so many more things with a PC than you can with a console. Most people have a computer connected to the internet anyway, so why add an extra charge for a console on top of that when you can just play on the PC you already have, if you get one good enough to game on.

Because you can use add-ons with a PC.

And I heard somewhere that the graphics are better on PC as well. (I might be wrong about this, though.)

Feel free to argue with me, that's fine.

Cage_Lizardman · September 2018

reguvin wrote: »

Buying a PC costs up to 1500$. Consoles cost max 500$.

Sadly, buying a console when you already have a PC still costs 500$.

Also no mods.

leepalmer95 · September 2018

reguvin wrote: »

Buying a PC costs up to 1500$. Consoles cost max 500$.

So it's technically cheaper to play ESO on Consoles. But when you login to Console servers, it's always empty or not full.

I think more PC players should try playing ESO on Consoles.

I was a PC Beta Tester and I enjoy playing on Console, it's a bit different and not as Good as PC. But it is Good enough.

Don't you spend all your time manipulating markets and forcing the price of tempers to go up?

reguvin · September 2018

MrGarlic wrote: »

reguvin wrote: »

Buying a PC costs up to 1500$. Consoles cost max 500$.

SNIP

I think more PC players should try playing ESO on Consoles.

I was a PC Beta Tester and I enjoy playing on Console, it's a bit different and not as Good as PC. But it is Good enough.

No, because even my gaming laptop out-specs console hardware.

Why don't you come to PC? I'll craft you a free set of purple Hundings or Julianos to get you going

I already have a account on PC with insane amounts of Gold, items etc. But I don't play there anymore and I won't leave Console.

LadyLethalla · September 2018

nemvar wrote: »

LadyLethalla wrote: »

runagate wrote: »

because we're mostly adults

You're saying adults don't play on console?
Heads up... I stopped playing PC games with Oblivion because it got too expensive to continually upgrade a PC. More of my ESO friends - console players also - are adults than not. Could I afford a PC capable of running ESO now? Sure, but a) I couldn't justify it and b) I wouldn't want to start over. Also c) 55" 4k TV.

I never got that large screen argument. I could play on my 4k TV right now. And my resolution would actually be 4k. I would just be a matter of laying a cable from my PC to my living room. That's really no argument.

Out of curiosity... where would you put your mouse and keyboard...?

Knootewoot · September 2018

Counts for a lot of games. Try finding a game for battlefront 2015 on ps4, good luck.

Reason people play on PC is
- easy customizable / upgradable
- old games can still be played when upgraded or when new bought (I still play doom from '93 on high end PC. Sometimes a source port is needed)
- mods for games
- a lot more people online in online games. Reason is also because old games can still be played so there is always someone. Battlefront 2015 you need to get lucky to find someone online on ps4, while I can easily still find full servers of people playing battlefield 1942 from 16 years ago.
- mouse and keyboard as I am useless with a controller 😥

Cons are sadly
- cheaters online sometimes ruin entire games
- mods people use for online games to get advantage (ESO for example like combat cloud warning for incoming projectiles)

And no, playing on a cough with a big screen is no advantage because I can de that also with my PC.

Everstorm · September 2018

LadyLethalla wrote: »

nemvar wrote: »

LadyLethalla wrote: »

runagate wrote: »

because we're mostly adults

You're saying adults don't play on console?
Heads up... I stopped playing PC games with Oblivion because it got too expensive to continually upgrade a PC. More of my ESO friends - console players also - are adults than not. Could I afford a PC capable of running ESO now? Sure, but a) I couldn't justify it and b) I wouldn't want to start over. Also c) 55" 4k TV.

I never got that large screen argument. I could play on my 4k TV right now. And my resolution would actually be 4k. I would just be a matter of laying a cable from my PC to my living room. That's really no argument.

Out of curiosity... where would you put your mouse and keyboard...?

On the coffeetable? That's my set up.

lagrue · September 2018

Last I read PS4 NA had the most populated megaserver of all systems and regions.

TheRealPotoroo · September 2018

reguvin wrote: »

Buying a PC costs up to 1500$. Consoles cost max 500$.

So it's technically cheaper to play ESO on Consoles. But when you login to Console servers, it's always empty or not full.

I think more PC players should try playing ESO on Consoles.

I was a PC Beta Tester and I enjoy playing on Console, it's a bit different and not as Good as PC. But it is Good enough.

I'm not giving up addons. 'Nuff said.

coplannb16_ESO · September 2018

PC is the masterrace, if I want to play on my big screen I start my Steam-Link with my Sova

WildWilbur · September 2018

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