Fallout 3: What Platform?

[Sazime]

UPDATE!!! There are 3 votes in responses for the PS3. Happy now diablopath?! :D

Easy question. What platform? Why? Why not at all? Thread: engage.

[Shandor]

I'm going 360, for the couch/5.1 surround/big ass TV aspect. Saddens me, as I've normally been a PC person, but the "lazy on the couch" urge has been getting more compelling. :)

Knowing me, though, I may end up getting both. heh.

[itchyeyes]

Magic PC for me. It's cheaper and I just got a new video card so it ought to look better too. Also, we only have 1 TV in our house and 2 computers, so I'll be able to play whenever I want.

[Sly Marbo]

I've been struggling with this very question myself.

Couch + HDTV Vs. Keyboard + Mouse

It's a tough call.

[diablopath]

Errr, PS3.

[violent]

3 Fallout games on one platform? Methinks so.

[Lithium Flower]

Magic PC for me, PS3 for my brother.

[Sazime]

Oh hell! Can I change that?

EDIT: Noooo, I fail! I totally forgot about the PS3 version!

[Morangie]

Magic PC, since I expect Bethesda to release the SDK in time.

[Ghostbear]

PC baby! Then I will have all three installed on the same machine

[Maskatron]

I will probably rent the 360 version and buy the Magical PC one.

[crazyD]

Magic PC, since I expect Bethesda to release the SDK in time.

I don't expect them to release one before the end of the year, but PC anyway. I need at least the potential for mods to get a Bethesda game.

[Hawggy]

PC baby! Then I will have all three installed on the same machine

Damn you GB.

[Spacetronaut]

360, big TV trumps crappy monitor.

[Schnoogs]

Achievements for the win

[Gorvi]

PS3 for the controller. Not for a while, though, I still haven't finished Oblivion.

[jeffbax]

Errr, PS3.

Yeah.. its on three platforms there pollster.

[SilentScreams]

PC.
Better graphics, better control scheme (for me) and probably a wide selection of mods to boot.

[Mastergeo7]

Magic PC for me, I hate console fps... eww

[mesh]

None for me, I don't see a bastard child of dead space's gore with oblivion's console interface worth anything at all.

[KingGorilla]

None for me, I don't see a bastard child of dead space's gore with oblivion's console interface worth anything at all.

Dead Space's gore? Have you ever heard of fallout? There is a specific character ability that would show you the most gruesome deaths.

A guy would explode if you shot him in the dick.

[Kryopsis]

So far I am not impressed with the game. Maybe, just maybe Fallout 3 will turn out to be this utterly amazing game every upcoming shooter/RPG hybrid will aspire to be compared to... Or it could turn out to be a big disappointment. Personally I'd be betting on the latter.

[Wedge]

360, and if it is good I'll pick it up on PC when it hits budget price.

[TurboKinny]

360. That's always my response, though. I'm predictable.

[VerseD]

I'm going PC because RPG interfaces and FPS controls are easier. Plus I always mod out my Bethesda games.

[diablopath]

Yeah.. its on three platforms there pollster.
I'm aware.
But there's no PS3 option in the poll.

[bryan]

PC for me, only platform available to me plus I suck at using a controller.

[KingGorilla]

I'm going PC because RPG interfaces and FPS controls are easier. Plus I always mod out my Bethesda games.

I am really hoping that they ditch the rose-wheel spell bar for the PC version, or there is a quick mod, either way. It was really tough to be a spellcaster in Oblivion with only 8 hotkeys total. Though Fallout uses much fewer weapons, so it may not matter.

[Kielaran]

360 - I'm an achievement whore and (*braces for impact*) I prefer the controller for FPSs

[darkbase]

uh, PS3 but apparently someone forgot about it ;_;

[Wolvie]

Unfortunately my PC ran out out of magic a long time ago. Shit, I can't even run The Political Machine because I don't have 512 MB of RAM. Me thinks it's gonna be time to upgrade when I get my bonus check early next year.

[Smoof]

PC. Because I have no 360, because I prefer to play things on the PC.

[Squidbot]

uh, PS3 but apparently someone forgot about it ;_;

Yeah, this?

[Purple Santa]

Achievements for the win

My main reason for playing on the 360.

PS3 for the controller. Not for a while, though, I still haven't finished Oblivion.

My torn reason I wish I was going to play it on the PS3...I didn't think I would miss the PS controller...but finally playing enough on my PS3 makes me realize I want THIS controller on my 360...



A guy would explode if you shot him in the dick.

What an awesome answer! And this is one of the biggest games of the year...how can someone not at least rent it...

360 - I'm an achievement whore and (*braces for impact*) I prefer the controller for FPSs

Hi, I'm Purple Santa, and i'm an achievement whore...too :D. And I can't play shit on my laptop...I just suck...FPS? No way...so i'm there with you...we'll be lynched together...

[Squidbot]

Hate to be a downer, but you cannot target the groin with V.A.T.S. anymore. Nor the eyes.

[mightbe]

It's pretty simple for me: If it doesn't have multiplayer, I'll almost always buy the PC version because then I can put it on my laptop and take it with me.

[Savok]

Probably 360, with the expectations that if there's a decent game buried in it I'll grab the PC version when its price drops and the mods are out that fix the game.

[Dukefrukem]

ROFL @ Magic PC!

[jpublic]

It's a standing rule: Every game is better on PC, by the simple virtue of the fact that it's not on a console.

[Squidbot]

Even the Force Unleashed?

[KingGorilla]

It's a standing rule: Every game is better on PC, by the simple virtue of the fact that it's not on a console.

I believe that Newton discovered this.

[Libuke]

360, big TV trumps crappy monitor.

Is that really a valid argument these days?

I can only really speak from my experience but my 40 inch LCD plug and plays just like a regular LCD monitor. So I could play fallout on my big TV too on my computer.

[Squidbot]

I think he was talking perosnally, Libuke, as in he has a big TV but a crappy monitor.

[crazyD]

I think he was talking perosnally, Libuke, as in he has a big TV but a crappy monitor.

So, why not hook the PC up to the big TV, and get the best of both worlds?

[Gerbs]

Going 360 for this one (actually for every one.) My PC is just a Dell laptop and I don't own a PS3. So for myself the poll boiled down to Fallout 3 buy or no buy.

[Jackel]

Is that really a valid argument these days?

I can only really speak from my experience but my 40 inch LCD plug and plays just like a regular LCD monitor. So I could play fallout on my big TV too on my computer.

I think he was talking perosnally, Libuke, as in he has a big TV but a crappy monitor.

So, why not hook the PC up to the big TV, and get the best of both worlds?

I was going to comment on this initially but I realized that for some people, lugging their computer into the living room just isn't an option for any number of reasons.

But it is true that it is no longer an argument for a console, as it is easy enough to plug a PC in nowadays.

[KingGorilla]

Given the wonderful advancements in streaming and downloading, It surprises me that everyone is not running as VGA or HDMI from their PC to the television.

[crazyD]

Given the wonderful advancements in streaming and downloading, It surprises me that everyone is not running as VGA or HDMI from their PC to the television.

I don't play games on it, but I do have a dedicated media PC hooked up to my TV. Works great. I'm one of the ones that doesn't mind playing at my desk, however. Having a nice monitor can do that for you.

[Durka-Dan]

PS3 version.

[Ancalagon]

If I decide to buy it, I'll buy the PC one, but I'm not completely sure I will.

I'm going to wait for reviews of Dead Space and Fallout 3 to come out, and then I'll decide. The loser will probably get a runner up purchase when its price falls a bit.

[Lance Uppercut]

PC. My computer can definitely run this, since it can run Oblivion.

[JRR006]

I'm not sure yet. I love mods, which means PC would be the only way to go... but I don't have my PC set up to allow me to use the nice big TV and comfortable couch. I'll probably end up with both eventually, as I did for Oblivion.

[jeffbax]

I'm aware.
But there's no PS3 option in the poll.

I was agreeing with you, and chastising the thread creator for leaving off the PS3.

[cassiusregicide]

I can't imagine playing this on anything other than the PC. It just wouldn't feel right. Just like Halo wouldn't feel right on the PC.

[Sazime]

I was agreeing with you, and chastising the thread creator for leaving off the PS3.
I want to change it, but I can't. Can't even close the thread and start a new one. So chastise away! I know, I deserve it! :p

[KingGorilla]

Let's be realistic here. You should have just had 3 options:
I made the right choice, went with PC
I am a silly little girl and went with a console
I refuse to buy this, No Mutants Allowed for life.

[diablopath]

I was agreeing with you, and chastising the thread creator for leaving off the PS3.
I apologize for coming off as a cunt, then.
I misinterpreted your post.

But seriously, PS3.
Not for any particular reason, other than I really enjoy playing games on it more than I do my 360.

[jpublic]

Let's be realistic here. You should have just had 3 options:
I made the right choice, went with PC
I am a silly little girl and went with a console
I refuse to buy this, No Mutants Allowed for life.


See, KG, this is why you are a wise, wise simian.

[Kryopsis]

Even the Force Unleashed?

The Force Unleashed is not a bad game, it's just entirely unremarkable.

I would argue that only made-for-PC games are better on PC, however, which most multiplatform release are not. Even BioShock was designed to be a console FPS so I doubt that Fallout 3 will be better for PC. In fact, the sub-par visuals will probably be excusable on the 360.

[Morangie]

The Force Unleashed is not a bad game, it's just entirely unremarkable.

I would argue that only made-for-PC games are better on PC, however, which most multiplatform release are not. Even BioShock was designed to be a console FPS so I doubt that Fallout 3 will be better for PC. In fact, the sub-par visuals will probably be excusable on the 360.

I find it a very, very sad day when the Fallout 3 graphics could ever be considered "sub-par".

[pseudopseudo]

I don't game on my PC... so, easy choice? :D

[jpublic]

The Force Unleashed is not a bad game, it's just entirely unremarkable.

I would argue that only made-for-PC games are better on PC, however, which most multiplatform release are not. Even BioShock was designed to be a console FPS so I doubt that Fallout 3 will be better for PC. In fact, the sub-par visuals will probably be excusable on the 360.

Are you seriously trying to claim Bioshock was better on 360?

Are you INSANE?

[TheKeck]

PC = Win

[JediSanf]

PC. Mods mods mods.

[OrangePulp]

I would argue that only made-for-PC games are better on PC, however, which most multiplatform release are not. Even BioShock was designed to be a console FPS so I doubt that Fallout 3 will be better for PC. In fact, the sub-par visuals will probably be excusable on the 360.

Not that I'm agreeing with KG that everything is better on PC (I do just about all of my gaming on PC, but I'm not about to play a fighter on my comp, etc.), but Oblivion was designed for console (much as Fallout 3 is, I assume) and yet it was better on PC thanks to mods.

[JayK47]

Definitely looking forward to some sweet sweet community mods for the PC version.

[President Fred]

PC for me as well, but I am going to wait. Even though my laptop could run this game I think, it would be ugly. I am moving abroad in two months so I am going to buy a new stationary computer then. I want to play this game properly.

[KingGorilla]

Not that I'm agreeing with KG that everything is better on PC.

Give in to the Dark Side.

[Kryopsis]

Not that I'm agreeing with KG that everything is better on PC (I do just about all of my gaming on PC, but I'm not about to play a fighter on my comp, etc.), but Oblivion was designed for console (much as Fallout 3 is, I assume) and yet it was better on PC thanks to mods.

As a PC gamer it is counter-productive for me to argue against the benefits of my gaming platform of choice, yet the intrusive DRM schemes we are having of late are not helping the reputation of a platform already stained by myths. Look at the number of people here who are getting Fallout 3 on console just because they (think) they cannot run it on their system. Of those who buy the game on PC, a significant percentage will experience major, game-stopping bugs or hardware incompatibility issues. Of those who manage to play the game without any major issues, a portion will probably be annoyed by the made-for-console interface and control scheme. We're entering the realm of the theoretical here but I project that even if Fallout 3 is a success, there will be whining from the PC crowd. A lot of it, and I am not even talking about the social rejects from NMA and Duck & Cover.

I bought and liked Oblivion on the 360 but only a blind man would not realize that the interface of that game was designed with the consoles in mind. The PC version allowed to bind spells to hotkeys but the ugly, clunky thing that appeared when you wanted to change your armour still had the offensive smell of Xboxes. Fallout 3 is not out yet, however the screenshots of the Pip Boy 3000 made me want to punch the UI Designer in the face.
PC games should be better on PC.
They are not, because few companies are willing to spare the effort.

[nixpayn]

Normally i would agree that for any FPS game, Mouse + Keyboard = teh win.

but after playing a review copy for about 5 hours, i can say there is 0 need for a mouse or keyboard. control in combat is absolutely perfect no matter what you're using.

i call this game of the year btw. its polished, its deep, its fun as hell.

cant wait till its out :)

[BigJonno]

I'm going with PC on this one, in case the mod tools eventually get released.

[Kryopsis]

I'm going with PC on this one, in case the mod tools eventually get released.

I can already picture a NMA Fallout 3 mod that, when installed, deletes your game folder and replaces the splash screen with lemonparty.

[Hotcod]

PC, not that i own a 360 at the moment but still. Still, a chance of mods is better than none and even my laptop should be able to run it in a way that will look as good as the consoles. In the long run the PC copy of the game should just be better. if mod tool turn up and if it's as easy to upgrade textures as it was for oblivion (i'm not getting in to the whole oblivion lod texture thing) that is... again not that it's a question in my case but its likely your going to get more bang for your buck with the PC copy than the console one

[Squidbot]

I've played a goodly chunk of it on 360, and I am inclined to go with the 360 version, but I would like to see what the PC version is like. Ooooh, decisions, decisions.

Also:


Are you INSANE?

It feels like home here :)

[Xerxes]

Let's be realistic here. You should have just had 3 options:
I made the right choice, went with PC
I am a silly little girl and went with a console
I refuse to buy this, No Mutants Allowed for life.

Pfft...
I loved the part in Oblivion when I killed anything the game grinded for a good three seconds. <sigh> Good times. :rolleyes:

Fuck that shit. I'll wait until they come out with the Fallout 3: Game of the Year edition on 360. Take that Bethesda. :mad:

[MagGnome]

I'll be picking this up on PC once I build a better machine. My iMac has a somewhat crappy video card, so I doubt this would run well on it. :(

I'm getting the PC version because:

A)It's cheaper
B)Mods
C)I know my PC will be around four or five years from now, by which time my 360 might be dead.

[Savok]

Bethesda has only confirmed that modding tools might happen down the line. Otherwise it'd be Magic PC version all the way for me.

[Hotcod]

Bethesda has only confirmed that modding tools might happen down the line. Otherwise it'd be Magic PC version all the way for me.

i have a feeling that this has more to do with them wanting to push here own paid for DLC first... they tried it with oblivion but there where quickly far better, free, user made things coming out... they go on about how it's hard to get mod tools ready but honestly it's always just been them adapting there own tools for public use so i can't see it being that hard. It may just be they don't want to take people and time away from the game it's self until the game is out but given that unless they are trying very hard to push the 360 for what ever reason they would be insane to shoot them selfs in the foot by not letting out mod tools at some point

[SilentScreams]

Dog armor!
You read it here first.

[Savok]

Dog armor!
You read it here first.
That'd of actually been useful in Fallout 1.

Oh Dogmeat, you did love charging those mutants with miniguns...

[Iron Past]

I was on the fence as to actually pick this up or not, but after seeing some recently released gameplay vids, definately. On X360, as I don't really game on my PC.

[Vincent]

i have a feeling that this has more to do with them wanting to push here own paid for DLC first... they tried it with oblivion but there where quickly far better, free, user made things coming out...

Hotcod you bring up a good point but I don't think this will stop people from modding the game. One example that comes to mind is Stalker.that game was heavily modded with no developer tools.

[Hotcod]

ya, if the file set up is anything like oblivion there a good bit that can be done with a mod kit but oblivion and morrowind had the best mod tools of any game ever in my view... very powerful very easy to use and as such lead to some fantastic stuff quickly

[MalReynolds]

i cant wait to play this :)

[Jboy001]

360 for me, cant pass up 5.1, hdtv and a couch

[Telefrog]

It's 360 only for me. This game would choke my PC to death, and I'm not upgrading soon.

[Psykoboy2]

Oh hell! Can I change that?

If you can't, I can. And I did.

[Iron Past]

149 people and the PS3 gets no love at all? Damn.

[violent]

149 people and the PS3 gets no love at all? Damn.

It was added in the post before yours.

[Iron Past]

It was added in the post before yours.

Wow, I don't pay attention, do I? That makes more sense.

[KingGorilla]

Wow, I don't pay attention, do I? That makes more sense.

This is the internet, I have come to be grateful that someone even reads one post in a thread prior to reacting.

[iHap]

Even if I had a 360 or PS3, I would get it for PC.

Not dealing with xbox live is one more headache off my mind.

[Sazime]

If you can't, I can. And I did.
Thank you sir!

Shit, next time, I'll just pm a mod I guess. :p

I'd also like to say how surprised I am at the surge of 360 votes. That, and it looks damned fine on a 360, I have to say. Damned fine.

[Psykoboy2]

Yeah, I wish I'd known sooner since I am really curious as to how many would be going PS3 on it.

[Disgustipated]

Even if I had a 360 or PS3, I would get it for PC.

Not dealing with xbox live is one more headache off my mind.

Found this particularly retarded. Not having to deal with Xbox Live on a game that's 100% single player? Riiiiight.

[Ancalagon]

I'm still trying to decide between this and Dead Space, but the lack of DRM and increased replayability may lead me to get this instead.

[iHap]

Found this particularly retarded. Not having to deal with Xbox Live on a game that's 100% single player? Riiiiight.
Late Updates.

[MalReynolds]

only like 2 weeks

[Iron Past]

Late Updates.

That you have to pay for, don't forget. Bleh, the business model for things the devs want to keep free drives me nuts. Gamerpics and themes, sure, whatever. But paying for free updates? Screw you.

I don't know how Burnout keeps getting away with it.

[nixpayn]

how do you punch off someones arm? really...

last night i saw someone punch off a dogs head from behind. that was pretty funny.

the the Rock-It launcher... omg great weapon, tho kinda low powered against enemies outside of Megaton.. but.. watching someone's head get blown off by a spork or wad of dollar bills.. or tin can.. is pretty awesome.

[neutralism]

I'll be getting it sometime down the line for the 360 unless the PC modding community releases are outstanding by the time I get to it.

[Deunnero]

Not getting it, waste of my precious $$$.

[Mortis]

360, far superior display and surround setup in my case.

[pseudopseudo]

360, far superior display and surround setup in my case.

I never even thought of this (my primary reason is just because my rig couldn't run it anyhow), but now that it's brought up: even if I could, it's 17" monitor with crap speakers vs. 47" HD-TV with 5.1 surround.

I don't know why I'd pick the PC in that case, even with mods. Though - I know some people DO have sick rigs with big monitors and good sound, and more power to those people. :D

[crazyD]

I never even thought of this (my primary reason is just because my rig couldn't run it anyhow), but now that it's brought up: even if I could, it's 17" monitor with crap speakers vs. 47" HD-TV with 5.1 surround.

I don't know why I'd pick the PC in that case, even with mods. Though - I know some people DO have sick rigs with big monitors and good sound, and more power to those people. :D

It is ridiculously easy to hook a TV up to a PC.

[Hotcod]

i keep meaning to look at finding ways to plug my laptop in to the tv... which i may try this weekend now that i've been reminded

[Iron Past]

It is ridiculously easy to hook a TV up to a PC.

Unless it's, you know, on a computer desk, in an office, like many people have. Not everyone buys computers for games.

[crazyD]

Unless it's, you know, on a computer desk, in an office, like many people have. Not everyone buys computers for games.

Hey, I'm just arguing the point that you can get the benefits of the PC version and still use your TV. If you don't have a gaming computer, then it's a moot point anyway.

[Iron Past]

Hey, I'm just arguing the point that you can get the benefits of the PC version and still use your TV. If you don't have a gaming computer, then it's a moot point anyway.

Yeah, true. It's just that many people's houses aren't set up for that kind of interconnectivity. I had it that way for a little bit, but it was a major pain in the ass for me. Having a toddler run around and yank on every cord he could find didn't help, either. Obviously for some it's an option though. I envy the major set-ups I've seen before.

[KingGorilla]

Unless it's, you know, on a computer desk, in an office, like many people have. Not everyone buys computers for games.

But they SHOULD.

[Hotcod]

I can't wait to look back at threads like this in 20 years time when everything is based on cloud computing and the consoles just end up a standard front end for your houses PC network... it's going to be awesome, the best of both worlds dammit!

[Iron Past]

I can't wait to look back at threads like this in 20 years time when everything is based on cloud computing and the consoles just end up a standard front end for your houses PC network... it's going to be awesome, the best of both worlds dammit!

Isn't that the point where we inhale our consoles or some crazy shit like that?

[Kielaran]

That you have to pay for, don't forget. Bleh, the business model for things the devs want to keep free drives me nuts. Gamerpics and themes, sure, whatever. But paying for free updates? Screw you.

I don't know how Burnout keeps getting away with it.

My theory is that Criterion is doing free updates and raking in the money with the in game ads.

[NoName]

I've somehow missed this thread until now. I have this pre-ordered for my magical PC.

[Evewalker]

Isn't that the point where we inhale our consoles or some crazy shit like that?

Teleport yours today.

Man, it's going to suck so bad when a firmware update bricks my inhalant console.

XtHOP8h911I

[bryan]

Just paid for the PC version. Can't wait!

[Iron Past]

Teleport yours today.

Man, it's going to suck so bad when a firmware update bricks my inhalant console.

XtHOP8h911I

Something kind of strange, 2078 fits perfectly into their "ten year cycle."

[Codicier]

I'd get it on the PC, depending on how well it's received. Right now I have no plans to buy it unless I hear it's fantastic. I really like Fallout so hopefully it will be good.

Additionally, I'd buy it on the PC to support Bethesda's decision to not put in DRM.

[Slack3r78]

Ordered a 9800 GT for my MPC last night getting ready for this one.

If I ever get around to buying another 360, I'll probably pick up a used copy for ACHIEVEMENTS.

[Deadend]

I am heavily leaning towards the PC version. I DO have the rig to run the game (unless it ends up needing more than Crysis) and I have good sound and a big monitor. Otherwise it would have been a 360.

[menage]

Well after playing the PS3 version for 2 hours yesterday I must admit they weren't kidding about it being bad/worse. I ran into a game stopping bug after 30 minutes (testing should have spotted that one like an elephant on the Northpole), the aliasing is terrible in this version (everything loos jaggy) and there's weird audiobugs.

Traded it in for the 360 version, less stable platform be damned but I'm not playing this.

[Camel]

When I voted in this poll (at least I THINK I did...just say no to private polls!!!) I picked 360. Now I have a new computer, so it was a no-brainer. I would have never played Oblivion on a console, and now I won't have to play Fallout 3 on one either!

[Squidbot]

I changed my mind, after hearing that the PC version looks significantly better, teh Achievements carry across and you can use the 360 controller, I decided to give my Magic PC some love.

[SilentScreams]

When I voted in this poll (at least I THINK I did...just say no to private polls!!!) I picked 360. Now I have a new computer, so it was a no-brainer. I would have never played Oblivion on a console, and now I won't have to play Fallout 3 on one either!

This is true for me too. I would have been getting it on a console if I hadn't just come into some money and used it to build a monster gaming PC.
I've also gone back to Oblivion which I never finished on the 360 due to the sloppy aiming which made anything other than a melee class extremely frustrating. I'm enjoying it a whole lot more on the PC.

[menage]

Well, I checked out the 360 version yesterday (rushed trough it to see how the outside looks compared to the PS3 version). And I was shocked how much better it looked on the 360.

The PS3 version is a total disgrace, a bland unfinished looking buggy mess which clearly isn't optimized for the machine. Glad I switched them.