Definately can't get away from the price point with consoles and the "no hassle" run.
BUT, once setup, I've never had to modify a PC configuration unless I was adding or upgrading. So not relaly a point to compalin about as you CANT do that with consoles, so stick with a 2005 graphics card in a PC and youv'e the same performance as a PS3/Xbox. Want better then move up to a DX10 capable card.
WHat is the plans on consoles for 3D suport ? THeir specs dont' suggest that they can do full res switching frames ? 200fps ??
But again a digression.
Myself and friends who I race with may be differnet ni we are racers first and gamers second so "realism" and car feel need to be close to realistic and not necessailry "slick".
I can definately do faster lap times in GT than I can on the same track in GTR. BUT lap times in rFactor on Nordschleife, KNockhill, Brands Hatch, BurburgringGP and Oulton Park are closer to my real world times than the hyperspeed times I can achieve on consoles with all the "real sim" settings on. Mayeb GT5 will improve as it has over the years on each cycle.
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