Is Skyrim worth upgrading my PC?

Don't know anyone who has played it yet. Looking for some honest reviews. Thanks all.

 

Hi
People haven't started playing it yet because 11.11.11 is when it will come out.
We need to wait until next Friday.

 

Oops...thought it came out last week. How could I forget 11.11.11??? Silly me! Thanks Zen.

 

I'll be playing it on my PS3. My PC is for Portal 2, Civ V and Shogun 2...and a bit of Minecraft.

 

Thanks Eddie. Is it better to spend the money on an X-Box or a PS3 instead of upgrading the PC?

 

I've done that kind of thing myself.

Meanwhile, here's what seemed to be a sneak preview on YouTube ... I was taken in by it only 20 minutes ago as I was seeing info about how the game development has been progressing:

 

You have a twisted sense of humor Zen!

 

Well, if you're talking about just adding a higher performance video card, then that would be the most cost efficient. But if you need a faster processor and upgraded memory then you should probably just buy a new rig. And a quality gaming rig with an i7 processor, plenty of RAM and high performance vid card will run you upwards of $2000-$3000. So the next best option, imo, would be the PS3 because it comes with a built in bluray player, wifi, nice online features including Netflix and a pretty decent online store. I don't have an xbox but I've heard the graphics tend to be better on the PS3.

 

thinking about getting this, the question is for pc or ps3 though?

 

that pretty much sums it up. i'm a die hard mouse user and console games that have a lot of aiming frustrate me to no end. howerver, being able to prop my feet up on the coffee table and watch it on the big screen does sound nice though.

 

I have never enjoy games on a PC as much as my Xbox because the Xbox is so much more relaxing. I can play using my Xbox in a comfortable reclined chair or in bed - on a big screen TV. I don't know how the PC crowd with mouse and key board can play for hours at a desk - too much like work for me. I will sacrifice a bit of graphics performance.

I have already alerted my wife to find something else to do this weekend. I am even thinking of getting the game at midnight. If it is as good as I think it will be, I will be playing it for a long time (at least until Mass Effect 3).

 

My PC is connected to my 50" flat screen tv along with a wireless logitech keyboard and a wireless logitech mouse. So kicking back in a recliner while gaming on my PC is totally cool.

 

Having trouble visualizing how you kick back using a keyboard and mouse. Don't you need a flat surface for the mouse? How do you balance the keyboard? When I travel I will play PC (laptop) games in a hotel and I have never figured out how to do it, unless I am sitting at a desk. I am not a "hater", and I want all forms of gaming to thrive, so I am just curious.

 

Well, sitting to the right of my recliner is a coffee table/lamp stand. I have my mouse pad on top of the table. The wireless keyboard is very light, backlit keys. It's actually a really comfortable setup.

 

It has got to be played on the PC for me, just because of the all the mods that will come out.

 

Yeah, that's a really good point. With the consoles you'll get the DLC, but it's not the same as user mods.

 

I keep my PC updated to play the most demanding games. In most cases, the graphics will be better, and as one user mentioned...the mods can be awesome. You can also pre-order/pre-load games and get them as soon as the official release time without leaving your house. I also have a PS3, but use it more for a blu-ray player, exclusive titles, and a media center. My preference is PC. For FPS ( such as BF3 ) keyboard+mouse is superior. I pre-ordered skyrim, and can't wait to play it. It appears to be epic. Had a lot of fun on youtube checking out gameplay clips, etc. For this particular game, the fan base will stretch it's fun factor ( and longevity ) to the limit with mods.

 

Most games I have to go with the PS3 anymore. My wife is a closet game addict that lives vicariously through watching me play. If I was playing something and she couldn't watch she would be so upset.