Thanks. That puts a considerable weight to my decision to switch to my new iMac for gaming.
Yeah the PS4 also contributes to my consideration of switching to 'PC' gaming. The fact that it's not backward-compatible is one more reason to stop buying PS3 games.
Okay I'm just going to list down reasons why I think it's better for me to switch to 'PC' gaming:
- As stated above. PS3 games are going to be obsolete because PS4 isn't going to be backward-compatible. Steam games, I can carry on to my new computer.
- Consoles are much more fun when playing local multiplayer with brothers/friends. But since I'm a lonely bastard, better just get myself stuck in front of the computer. Less clutter around the TV.
- I'm planning on upgrading my computer every 3 years or so anyway, so I'm going to save money by not buying the next-gen consoles.
- Steam games are cheaper and never out-of-stock. Since I like to buy games that are at least 1 year old (because of price drop), that's a great advantage. Many over-a-year old PS3 games that I want easily get out of stock or discontinued by retailers (which can make holiday sales unfruitful for me)!
- I don't have to worry about scratching/damaging my game disc.
And yeah, that's what I'm planning to do - get the 360 controller. I hate playing with keyboard-and-mouse except for sims and turn-based games.
I wish I could get the top-of-the-line iMac with 680MX, but it's out of my budget plus I'm not THAT serious of a gamer.