PC gaming is, on balance, better than console gaming.

"My opponent makes the point that small indie titles made for the PC are exclusive, and why else would have put that on the debate if he hadn’t meant that the PC was better because of the games it produces. My point was not that the OOT was better on the N64, just that the N64 (a console) has produced better games then the PC does. Playing a N64 game on an emulator is great, but you surely can’t make the case that this makes the PC better. Without the console, that game never would have existed."If you could not play the games on a PC your point would be valid. However, just because the game was produced for N64 does not matter if a PC can play that same game. It does not make the PC better, it makes it equal. "Yes, you could. But a big factor in this debate is how the console entertains better then the PC, and convenience is a big factor of entertainment. While there are people who can set that up easily with an HDMI, there are more people who couldn’t figure it out. It’s sad, but true, consoles are more people friendly. "You literally just have to plug it in to the PC and then to the TV..."Again, which is more convenient, going to the trouble to figure out how to hook that stuff up, or just buying a console and sticking the cords into their designated slots? It’s so much easier."You do the same on a PC. Just plug in a controller and you're good to go. Even if you have to download a few drivers, this process is relatively simple and straightforward. "This is when we ask ourselves a question. Do we want a $400 dollar piece of equipment that is very affordable, easy to use, and arguably just as fun. Or a $2,000 dollar piece of equipment that has slightly better graphics, is more complicated, and has a history of more technical problems than a console?"The $2000 dollar piece of kit. For one thing, it can output much better graphics and do things like support more objects on screen at a time. Also, a PC really isn't that hard to figure out. If you can't, ask someone on a tech forum for help. As for the technical problems, if one part fails you can replace it without replacing the whole rig. If it is a software problem, you can easily have someone who knows what they are doing help you fix it. "X-Box’s are known for overheating, but as time went on, Microsoft came out with the touch sensor x-box’s that are much more cooperative, and hardly ever overheat. Whereas a PC may be advanced, but as soon as you push it to its limits they are prone to overheating, crashing, etc."I concede the overheating point. You have to know the limits of your PC and build it accordingly. You can't expect an overclocked rig to be able to be cooled by one small fan. Most of the time, problems like these are the fault of the consumers not knowing what they are doing. "Exactly, PC’s aren’t advancing and developing new technologies that consoles are. With Wii motion plus, Kinect, and whatever you call it for PS3, the systems are finding new ways to entertain. You can even exercise with videogames. Higher graphics on the PC just aren’t anything special."Sure they are. They constantly update hardware and the base of programmers making new software is enormous. I would dare to say that things like Kinect are gimmicks that aren't of real value (at least not yet). However, things like the Razer Hydra are able to fill that void on the PC market. That was a fun debate. Thanks for reading!