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I smell marketing.
Sort of like the "vista ready" computers that were put out before Vista was released. Sure, they ran Vista... but some of them ran it like a dog.
The point is, that the goal posts are forever changing with computers, not least in the arena of gaming.
Game makers push the hardware, hardware manufacturers respond by bringing out more powerful hardware, and the cycle continues.
So what is a "certified gaming PC" today is a Solitaire box in a few years' time. That is both the beauty of, and problem with, PC gaming. Continuously improving and stretching the boundaries is an expensive hobby.
And as for the debate re: console vs PC gaming - this isn't the first forum I have seen that war waged, and it won't be the last.
As one who partakes in both console and PC gaming, I really think they both have their advantages and disadvantages. Consoles are great for sports games, "social" games like Buzz, Singstar etc, multiplayer games (eg. split screen etc), and driving games.
PC's are great for RTS, RPG, MMORPG, FPS, driving games, and modded games. I would much rather play an FPS with a keyboard and mouse than a gamepad. Much more precise.
But hey, that's just me. Do whatever your own preference is - it's all good. Personally, I enjoy both.
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