If you have a capable PC, get it there for sure. I'm sure BioWare will create a competent port to the PS3 and that it will still be a great game there, but it will undoubtedly be 100% better on the PC.

So I reserved the game for PS3, as I love sitting on my couch with my Dualshock 3 and playing games. However I've been considering switching my pre-order to the PC version since they announced they would be releasing the character creator for it. I preferred Oblivion on my PS3, but I did enjoy Mass Effect on PC, so I'm up in the air about control setups and whatnot.
 
So I want to know what the Giant Bombers think. Should I get this game for my PC instead? Keep in mind what I'm looking for is an intuitive interface and smooth, enjoyable gameplay. Graphics are a secondary consideration. Here's the basic specs on my rig:
 
Vista Home Basic (64-bit)
Athlon 64 X2 DCP 4600+ @2.40GHz
Radeon HD 3870
5.0 GB RAM
 
Thanks!

" If you have a capable PC, get it there for sure. I'm sure BioWare will create a competent port to the PS3 and that it will still be a great game there, but it will undoubtedly be 100% better on the PC. "

I would get it for the PS3.

"If you have a capable PC, get it there for sure. I'm sure BioWare will create a competent port to the PS3 and that it will still be a great game there, but it will undoubtedly be 100% better on the PC. "

PC FOR LIFE BITCHEZZZZZZZZ

PC all the way no contest

" @Adamantium: From a glance, everything looks a-OK. " 

" @Adamantium: Well, it's not necessarily being ported actually. I think development for all three platforms is happening simultaneously, though I'm pretty sure there main focus is creating a kick-ass PC game that will still play well on a console. That's not to say that their skimping on the console versions though, quite the opposite I believe, just that the game is a more PC-like game that was inspired by their earlier efforts like Baldur's Gate and will likely be better there as a result. "

And what about the xbox360 version?

" And what about the xbox360 version? "

" @Jeust said:

" And what about the xbox360 version? "

It could be wonderful, could be the best ever, it could stand head and shoulders above all the others. But it wouldn't apply to me since I don't have one.  Sorry. "

PC no contest, this style of game just doesn't hold up on a console, and as your PC is more than able to run this perfectly you might as well get the version that Bioware's really creating this for.

" @Adamantium:  Given the ability, and with your specs - you will definitely be able to run DA:O easily.   Some other things to consider are these following differences that the console version will have compared to the PC.-No Tactical Zoom -Enemies come in waves, rather then all at once -No user mod content -No toolkit along with it    Also, the PS3 is still slated for 'late November" as versus the PC/XBox 360 release date which is confirmed for Nov. 3rd - so with the PS3, you'd be waiting longer. "

" ok :) "

@WitchHunter_Z said:

" PC no contest, this style of game just doesn't hold up on a console, and as your PC is more than able to run this perfectly you might as well get the version that Bioware's really creating this for. "

" @Adamantium:  Given the ability, and with your specs - you will definitely be able to run DA:O easily.   Some other things to consider are these following differences that the console version will have compared to the PC.-No Tactical Zoom -Enemies come in waves, rather then all at once -No user mod content -No toolkit along with it    Also, the PS3 is still slated for 'late November" as versus the PC/XBox 360 release date which is confirmed for Nov. 3rd - so with the PS3, you'd be waiting longer. "

@Mooshu said:

" Don't forget the 20 GB install.  I was ready to buy the PC version, until I heard about that. "

" @DeviantJoker said:

" @Adamantium:  Given the ability, and with your specs - you will definitely be able to run DA:O easily.   Some other things to consider are these following differences that the console version will have compared to the PC.-No Tactical Zoom -Enemies come in waves, rather then all at once -No user mod content -No toolkit along with it    Also, the PS3 is still slated for 'late November" as versus the PC/XBox 360 release date which is confirmed for Nov. 3rd - so with the PS3, you'd be waiting longer. "

Don't forget the 20 GB install.  I was ready to buy the PC version, until I heard about that. "

It just depends on what games you like.  If you want the bigger commercial games, you need a PS3 because most of them won't be on the PC.  Also, if you want the PS3 exclusive games, you will want a PS3.  Now if you're into nothing but FPS's and RTS's, I would say the PC is for you.  
 
I don't have a PS3, but I have a 360 and PC.  I prefer this combo better because I get to play all the games I care about.  I use to own a PS3, but I got rid of it since none of the games really mattered to me, MGS4 was the only game I cared about, Resistance and Uncharted were not that great IMO.  
 
Even with the slim PS3, or I mean the "120 GB PS3", I don't plan on picking one up anytime soon.  I was thinking about picking one up when GT5 comes out, but to be honest, that's really the only game I care about that's coming out soon on the PS3.  And with the way GT PSP was, I've lossed hope for that game, I'm sure it will be dramatically better, but I think Turn 10 has the upper hand on GT5 with Forza 3.  
 
Also, I don't care about God of War, so with the double pack coming and GoW III around the corner, I could care less.

" @Adamantium:   No problem. I don't often like to change the opinion of folks, just offer pertinent information. Personally, I really feel the game will be the absolute most polished in the PC version - also the PC users will get the most versatility with the user-made content over the long haul. As for the consoles, if people are fine with the controls (which being a point and click RPGer, I would not be, but for some that is not problem) then they would only miss out on the toolkit + user-made content. But most people don't even bother designing and in the end, the consoles will probably end up receiving some of the very best mods that do come out for the DA:O.  My only wariness for the consoles goes onto it's control scheme for both.. and another targetted on the PS3 because BioWare has yet to release any content of video game footage whatsoever for it to my knowledge, unlike the Xbox360. "

" It just depends on what games you like.  If you want the bigger commercial games, you need a PS3 because most of them won't be on the PC.  Also, if you want the PS3 exclusive games, you will want a PS3.  Now if you're into nothing but FPS's and RTS's, I would say the PC is for you.

I'm getting it for 360, but between the PS3 and the PC, I'd get it for PC.

Hey, I might be slightly biased since PC is all I own at the moment (the system that I prefer by leaps and bounds), but from the look of things Dragon Age will be vastly superior on a PC. Especially with scripting your buddies and that stuff, could be messy with a console interface.

PC yo. No Contest.

Yea your computer is good enough to play the game and have it look good theres just way to many plus sides for the PC version I will miss the achievement points on the 360 (or I guess trophies for you) but I built my computer for games so yea PC ftw.

If you PC can handle it, get it on PC.  If not, get it on your PS3 then.

20Gb install?! Feh, 1Tb portable hard drives  are a quarter the cost of a new 360 HDD these days!
 
Anyway, it's PC all the way on my end. "Spiritual successor to Baldur's Gate" equates to "You're going to want a mouse and spacebar." 
 
Re: Achievement points: If you're that sort of person, there's always the chance that DA will be Games for Windows LIVE enabled. Sucks though it may, it DOES transfer achievements. Plus, if you have a 360, you can even rent the 360 version one day and play through it for double the points!

You seem to have a good rig there so I would definitely get it on your stronger system, PC