Would you jump to console when CDPR no longer make PC games?
Ok let me make this clear.. this is not a whining thread nor a complain thread. I'm just interested to know if PC gamers would switch to console if CDPR no longer make PC games?Let's put it this way.. CDPR is currently making TW2 for consoles and it's entirely a separate project. Not exactly a port. Now, WHAT IF consoles version of TW2 sold 9million units and PC version sold 1million units?Yeah it is a sad fact if that is the current trend.. however CDPR similar to most developers are mainly business focus. Seriously it makes no sense to concentrate and focus on PC for future games if the profit is so minimal compared to consoles.It is true that PC platform has far more advantages than consoles but IF it's not profitable, no matter how good makes no sense to continue it. That is why most developer just develop consoles game(very profitable) and later on making a port for PC just to milk a little more extra or even hell no point in making PC games et all.Again, just a reminder this is in NO way a complaining thread but i'm just interested to know would you be jumping to consoles if most developers don't focus on PC gaming anymore?CONS of PC platform:- Higher cost to develop in order to include better resolution, visuals, hardwares, compatibilities.- Requires more complicated support and involving greater bug fixes as every PC is unique with different hardwares. - Rampant piracy demote sales.PROS of Consoles:- Requires lesser effort in game development due to hardware limitation and shorter development cycle.- Game design consideration made simpler due to simplicity of controllers (limited buttons) and simple development due to simple coding required for less hardware component .- Higher sales (more profitable).- Support for consoles made easier as all hardwares are same for consoles (big hassle in supporting PC with different hardwares)- More DLCs can be released to milk extra profit (no toolset for consoles and hence no modding community. have to rely for official content, even item DLCs).- Consoles are CHEAPER than PC and you don't have to upgrade the hardware periodically.If the sad truth has come to this end, i guess every PC gamer shall be forced to go console. What are your opinions? Discuss.
Ok let me make this clear.. this is not a whining thread nor a complain thread. I'm just interested to know if PC gamers would switch to console if CDPR no longer make PC games?Let's put it this way.. CDPR is currently making TW2 for consoles and it's entirely a separate project. Not exactly a port. Now, WHAT IF consoles version of TW2 sold 9million units and PC version sold 1million units?Yeah it is a sad fact if that is the current trend.. however CDPR similar to most developers are mainly business focus. Seriously it makes no sense to concentrate and focus on PC for future games if the profit is so minimal compared to consoles.It is true that PC platform has far more advantages than consoles but IF it's not profitable, no matter how good makes no sense to continue it. That is why most developer just develop consoles game(very profitable) and later on making a port for PC just to milk a little more extra or even hell no point in making PC games et all.Again, just a reminder this is in NO way a complaining thread but i'm just interested to know would you be jumping to consoles if most developers don't focus on PC gaming anymore?CONS of PC platform:- Higher cost to develop in order to include better resolution, visuals, hardwares, compatibilities.- Requires more complicated support and involving greater bug fixes as every PC is unique with different hardwares. - Rampant piracy demote sales.PROS of Consoles:- Requires lesser effort in game development due to hardware limitation and shorter development cycle.- Game design consideration made simpler due to simplicity of controllers (limited buttons) and simple development due to simple coding required for less hardware component .- Higher sales (more profitable).- Support for consoles made easier as all hardwares are same for consoles (big hassle in supporting PC with different hardwares)- More DLCs can be released to milk extra profit (no toolset for consoles and hence no modding community. have to rely for official content, even item DLCs).- Consoles are CHEAPER than PC and you don't have to upgrade the hardware periodically.If the sad truth has come to this end, i guess every PC gamer shall be forced to go console. What are your opinions? Discuss.