I’ve been a diehard pc gamer for so many years, but burn after burn of console port I guess I’m just tired. I’ve been thinking of getting Skyrim for the Xbox 360 instead of my pc as I slowly pull away further from my pc. The big loss of course isn’t controls or graphics, but mods. Although I have to say I’ve played oblivion for about 150+ hours on pc. I never actually finished it, in big part due to mods, and the openness of the world. This time around I’d like to actually finish the story line, and I feel that it’s bountifully more probable on the Xbox 360.

I haven’t decided for sure yet, and I was thinking of picking up Oblivion for the Xbox to see how that played out. If the controls are as intuitive for Skyrim on consoles as brad said I don’t see to many obstacles. Also I have this scary feeling of console port for the pc version.

Any of you guys thinking of getting it on a platform other than the pc? Or have I just committed elder scrolls blasphemy?

Don't worry, we all make bad decisions from time to time.

I'm sticking with the PC because it's 6 years old so it's time to upgrade anyways. I would certainly miss the mods myself, but it's sounding like it's turning out to be great on the console. It's really up to you... If you have a rig that can run it, then why not? If it is a port from the console, I'm sure Bethesda wouldn't botch it for their loyal PC supporters.

If you have a computer that can run the game well, you would be absolutely crazy to get it for the 360.

I'm getting it for 360 first and then picking up the PC version a year later when there a re tons of mods to try.

I wonder how much of the ridiculous Bethesda mod scene has been contingent on using the same engine for the last 8 years.

Xbox FTW!

I'm getting it for 360 first and then picking up the PC version a year later when there a re tons of mods to try.

360 controller on the pc isn't possible then? 

Ill be getting it for PS3, i cant sit in front of a PC for these long ass RPGs anymore. I need to sit on my couch relaxing in front of the big screen with the surround sound.

Ill get it for PC just to "have" the superior version way down the track

Makes no sense not to get if for the PC, if you can run it.

I wonder how much of the ridiculous Bethesda mod scene has been contingent on using the same engine for the last 8 years.

PC for me. I've decided never to support consoles again.

If its anything for you to consider, I've played Oblivion for just as long as you solely on Xbox (ie, no mods). I've never touched the thing on the PC, but if mods are the reason you kept play it then maybe just buy a wired 360 controller and play it on PC?

I have no problem with the notion of playing an Elder Scrolls game on consoles, but what confuses me is the fact that you seem to have no discernible reason for wanting to do so. In fact, it seems like you're limiting yourself on purpose?

Yeah, if the reason for buying the console versions was "because the mods distracted me", then it sounds like you're cutting off your nose to spite your face.

Why would you not let yourself play the superior version of the game that includes hundreds of more hours of game time thanks to mods? RPGs are meant for PC, dont shell out your money on a console version of Skyrim.

@ryanwho said:

I wonder how much of the ridiculous Bethesda mod scene has been contingent on using the same engine for the last 8 years.

People aren't going to let a new engine stand in their way of creating juvenile sex slaves. 

The PC version is going to be superior, there is no point getting the xbox version if your pc can run it.

If you have a PC that can handle it, buying it on console seems unwise.
Like the guy above me said, always play the game and finish it in its vanilla form, and only then then start experimenting with mods. It's what I usually do anyway.

 @Vaile said:

@yoshimitz707 said:

I'm getting it for 360 first and then picking up the PC version a year later when there a re tons of mods to try.

This sounds like a safe bet. I prefer the 360 controls, so that's what I'm picking it up for.

For a lot of people, getting a console version is a near  guarantee that it will work. And there aren't usually enough truly game changing mods for that to be an issue; most of them end up being little more than cheats of some kind or another, whether it be character stat / performance mods or overpowered items / spells of some sort.

I realize this is just me, but the last time that I cared about mods, was back in UT2K4. So I'm a little biased.

Why would you not let yourself play the superior version of the game that includes hundreds of more hours of game time thanks to mods? RPGs are meant for PC, dont shell out your money on a console version of Skyrim.

Unless your computer is technically inferior, there's no reason to shy away from the PC version if it's your prefered platform. If you're afraid the user interface will be designed for gamepads (like Oblivion was), then buy a gamepad. Except for shooters and strategy games, I've been using a 360 controller for a lot of PC games that support it.

I am going to play the PC version, but I don't necessarily think you'll miss out too badly with the console version. Fallout 3 was good enough to stand without mods; Skyrim should be similar if not better. Not like Oblivion which I can not play without at least a half-dozen mods to fix it's issues.

I don't see why you wouldn't get the PC version if you can run it. It would be cheaper, run better, and be patched far more easily. Then, you know, millions of mods.

I just committed elder scrolls blasphemy

If I could, I would buy it on the PC, but my computer is kind of not a gaming computer. I'm buying it on Xbox day one and when I get a better PC I'll buy it on there too.

But the mods, man, the mods!

@Beaudacious:  Don´t take this the wrong way dude, PC Guy here to.. but I think your being a little over dramatic, PC gaming has been influenced by console design sure: control scheme and UI mostly, just look at the Witcher 2, but anyway saying that everything is a port!? no no noup... even games like Hot pursuit, which is infact a direct port looks a plays way better in PC imo.

PC all the way till dead.

Don't worry, we all make bad decisions from time to time.

Without the PC version, you won't have access to mods, and without access to mods, you won't be able to experience awesome stuff like this.

Opens door.. loading screen... wait 4 hours... loading screen...  walk 5 feet... loading screen...  more than 2 enemies on screen.. 15 FPS...  loading screen...  sneeze... loading screen... 
 
Yeah, let's just say I learned my lesson playing any Bethesda IP on a console.  

For a lot of people, getting a console version is a near  guarantee that it will work. 

Mod support for any Bethesda game is reason enough to take the PC version if that's an option for you.

Xbox FTW!

I didn't necessarily hate Oblivion, but after the reception it got, it was one of the most disappointing gaming experiences of my life. If Skyrim isn't a real RPG, then god damnit Bethesda you better provide some gamepad support so I can chill on the couch and kill stuff. If not, make a real RPG with a real user-interface.

Though judging by the gameplay video, the interface looks just as bad if not worse this time around, so if there's no gamepad support then I'm not going to even try liking this... god knows I tried hard enough to like Oblivion. Anybody have any info on this game's gamepad support?

You're planning on buying an inferior version because you have no self control? If you want to focus on the story first don't look at mods until you've finished the game. While most ports aren't optimized for PC they're almost always better than the console versions.

Noooooooooo!! /vader

If I could hook my computer up to my 46 inch HDTV and surround sound, I would get Skyrim on the PC. I'll probably end up buying it for the PC eventually, but I'm going with the 360 version first.

If I had a gaming computer that could run Skyrim well I wouldn't even think of buying it for the 360.

Yeah PC is going to be better, if you have the ability to play it on PC then play it on PC. You want to use a controller? Plug one if to your PC. I played oblivion on Xbox first and it was really good, controlled well and was still fun but when I got it on PC even without mods it was far better.

Also I always see a lot of people saying they cant sit at a computer and play long games anymore, am I the only person that has a set up that it I want to play a PC game with a controller on my couch I just plug in a controller and sit on my couch? Hah

I'm going ps3 but thats only because I can't run it, if you can run it then you have no excuse

I'm looking forward to another hi-res gold piece mod, easily the best mod for Oblivion, so I'm sticking with the PC.

 I’ve been a diehard pc gamer for so many years, but burn after burn of console port I guess I’m just tired. I’ve been thinking of getting Skyrim for the Xbox 360 instead of my pc as I slowly pull away further from my pc. The big loss of course isn’t controls or graphics, but mods. Although I have to say I’ve played oblivion for about 150+ hours on pc. I never actually finished it, in big part due to mods, and the openness of the world. This time around I’d like to actually finish the story line, and I feel that it’s bountifully more probable on the Xbox 360.

I haven’t decided for sure yet, and I was thinking of picking up Oblivion for the Xbox to see how that played out. If the controls are as intuitive for Skyrim on consoles as brad said I don’t see to many obstacles. Also I have this scary feeling of console port for the pc version.

Any of you guys thinking of getting it on a platform other than the pc? Or have I just committed elder scrolls blasphemy?

Your reasoning seems awfully questionable. You don't want to be tempted by mods, so you're buying the console version? That's nonsense, friend.

I think there's another reason you're not admitting here.

If I had the power I would section you.

@ryanwho said:

I wonder how much of the ridiculous Bethesda mod scene has been contingent on using the same engine for the last 8 years.

I wonder how much of the ridiculous Ryanwho commentary has been contingent on using the same Fox News coloured sensationalism lenses to view the world for the last umpteen years. All mod scenes are about using technology released in a fixed state and improving it beyond what the developers initially envisioned. Of course, all you see are the naked mods because that's all you look for, you desperate, sad little perv.

This post is pretty old but:

@Beaudacious said:

Any of you guys thinking of getting it on a platform other than the pc? Or have I just committed elder scrolls blasphemy?

90 percent of Bethesda's audience is on the consoles, so it's pretty much the opposite of blasphemy.

Though if one already has a PC capable of running the game then I don't think you pass on the superior performance.

I have a PC that can run Skyrim, but i'm gonna get it on the 360 first cos my computer desk is in a corner and I like to play games on my couch in front of my telly.. plus, it annoys my other half when she can't watch her shitty tv programs.. so win/win.