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| CONNERMAN2000 |
| quote: | Originally posted by Project-K
How often have they really tried though?
And this isn't just any fighting game. A lot of PC-only gamers today were into the SNES (you know, back when consoles were still cool) back when SFII was released, and aren't really into modern consoles, while alot of modern console owners weren't into video games at all when SFII was released. So it's hard to say where their target audience is situated. |
Good point, but my problem is with the PC's lack of a controller. I mean, of course you can buy them, (you can buy any accessory for the PC as we all know) but are there enough people who have them to make the port really worthwhile? Are there enough people willing to play a fighting game with a keyboard? Or will people buy controllers to play this?
As for how often have they tried...well, the only time I can think of is once...Shadowrun for the 360 and PC. Though that may not count because both the PC and 360 versions were run using Live, whereas the PS3 uses PSN, an entirely different service. (and the game never launched on the PS3, so this example doesn't really count when considering SFIV's situation)
And also I believe 360 players on FFXI could play with PC players...at least I'm pretty sure...if that's true, then that makes two. |
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| Project-K |
| I'm actually considering getting a gamepad myself if the game turns out being really good. There's some pretty decent cheap ones for around 20-bucks. I just wish more gamepad-friendly games were coming out for PC, so it would make it a bit more worth it. |
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| CONNERMAN2000 |
| quote: | Originally posted by Project-K
I'm actually considering getting a gamepad myself if the game turns out being really good. There's some pretty decent cheap ones for around 20-bucks. I just wish more gamepad-friendly games were coming out for PC, so it would make it a bit more worth it. |
Truth be told. And maybe it will become a reality soon enough. With this whole "Games for Windows" slogan/campaign taking over, PC developers are really trying hard to mainstream PC gaming (for better or for worse is a different debate altogether), which might provide an incentive for game designers to produce software unlike the usual FPS/RTS/MMORPG fare that the PC usually deals with. Certainly that would make PC gamepads more popular.
That being said, the three primary genres in PC gaming that have true popularity behind them are FPS, RTS, and MMORPG...all of which are much better suited with a mouse and keyboard over a controller.
Only time with tell... |
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| Project-K |
| That's true. Then again SFIV is a counterexample, so is bionic commando: rearmed. Racing games also fare pretty well on gamepads. Now if only they'd bring wipeout HD to pc, I'd be all over it. :( |
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| Philby |
| i guess game pads would be popular on pc for games like fifa/madden etc? i'm pretty sure just about every mortal kombat game came out on pc, super sf2 turbo did as well as alpha 1 and alpha 2. i play sf games using emulators with a keyboard, they do alright. i always used to get blisters playing on snes anyway :p |
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| CONNERMAN2000 |
Well, there must be an audience willing to play PC versions of these games if companies keep porting them over, so more power to them.
I can imagine Wipeout HD on the PC being absolutely gorgeous, but we both know that'll never happen. :p |
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| Magnus |
Do you guys like the Xbox 360 controller? Just buy the USB version and hook it into your PC. So many new games natively support the Xbox controller now on the PC. Games like DMC4, PURE, and the new Tomb Raider Underworld all basically expect you to have a 360 controller hooked up. I wouldn't even touch Underworld without a gamepad. Its like playing a game on the Xbox only it looks way better.
If you don't like the 360 controller, you can buy a USB adapter and hook up a PS1 or PS2 controller, probably my favorite choice. |
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| CONNERMAN2000 |
| quote: | Originally posted by Magnus
Do you guys like the Xbox 360 controller? Just buy the USB version and hook it into your PC. So many new games natively support the Xbox controller now on the PC. Games like DMC4, PURE, and the new Tomb Raider Underworld all basically expect you to have a 360 controller hooked up. I wouldn't even touch Underworld without a gamepad. Its like playing a game on the Xbox only it looks way better.
If you don't like the 360 controller, you can buy a USB adapter and hook up a PS1 or PS2 controller, probably my favorite choice. |
Here I am with a wired USB 360 controller, yet I completely forgot it had this ability. I already have a PC gamepad! |
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