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Deciding Which Platform to buy for, need help

Discussion in 'Metro: Last Light General Discussion' started by Potarto, Apr 28, 2013.

  1. Potarto

    Potarto Well-Known Member

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    Hi. I bought Metro 2033 for PC during a steam sale a year or two ago, and it stands as one of my favorite games of all time. The thing is that my PC setup is pretty low-end.

    Specs:
    4GB RAM
    2.8 gHz processor (apparently it boosts up to 3.3 under stress)
    Intel HD 4000

    I'm no PC hardware expert by any means, but from what I understand, my processor is fine, RAM is low but acceptable, and the integrated graphics are what's mainly holding me back.

    I normally played the game on high settings and just ate through 13 FPS and played slowly so I could experience some eye-candy, but I've kind of ruined it for myself by playing a few well optimized games on good framerates. At 960x800 on low settings, I can get 20-40 FPS throughout the game, with it averaging at around 28 and peaking up to 60 in some really tight spaces.

    So here's my question: should I buy Metro LL for PC, save 15 bucks and get the free e-book, or should I not risk it and instead get it for 360? I'm more than willing to deal with minimum settings since they're typically on-par with 360 graphics (which I spend a lot of time looking at), but all that 4A has talked about in terms of optimization is how well it runs on high-end PC's. If it's better optimized to run more smoothly on low settings (I'll turn off AA and put the resolution on a minimum of 960x800 if I need to), then I think I'd prefer the PC version. If it cripples my machine as poorly as 2033 does, then I'd rather get the 360 version.

    TL:DR Low-end PC, need help deciding whether to buy for PC or 360. Any input is appreciated.
     
    #1 Potarto, Apr 28, 2013
  2. Keegan83

    Keegan83 Well-Known Member
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    Honestly,i wouldn't even bother picking it up for the PC if that's the pc you're planning on playing on. Not to sound like an ass or something.
    I'd go and pick it up for the Xbox if i were you.
     
    #2 Keegan83, Apr 28, 2013
  3. TheStalker

    TheStalker Dragon Slayer

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    Yeah not to be rude but the pc you own sucks :p.
    try xbox even though the pc version will be the best.
     
    #3 TheStalker, Apr 28, 2013
  4. Shurfire

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    Why not see if your computer can fit in a new graphics card and just get a new card that comes with the game? I hear LL is coming with some Nvidia cards. You would be killing two birds with one stone since PC gaming spanks console gaming. If that isn't an option then I'd go with the 360 version.
     
    #4 Shurfire, Apr 28, 2013
  5. Potarto

    Potarto Well-Known Member

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    It's a laptop.

    Thanks for the input, guys.
     
    #5 Potarto, Apr 28, 2013
  6. TotalAaron

    TotalAaron The Oracle of Awesome

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    My new laptops only 2.3 GHZ and for some reason it has 8GB ram
     
    #6 TotalAaron, Apr 28, 2013
  7. thuner

    thuner Well-Known Member

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    I think the RP feeling would be greater if you picked it up for consoles, which is probably your best choice.
    I dunno though, just do what you feel like ;D
     
    #7 thuner, Apr 29, 2013
  8. Hoenkoper

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    The intel HD 4000 isn't meant for games, Last Light would totally kill it :eek:hwell:.

    Thuner you're back! :)
     
    #8 Hoenkoper, Apr 29, 2013
  9. thuner

    thuner Well-Known Member

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    You bet I am! Didnt wanna miss all the fun when Last Light comes out ;D
     
    #9 thuner, Apr 29, 2013
  10. Bamul

    Bamul S.T.A.L.K.E.R.
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    With a laptop like that, I would suggest going with the console version instead, since then you'll be playing at a higher resolution (assuming you have a HD television) and with a more consistent frame rate. :)

    Also, welcome back Thuner! :D
     
    #10 Bamul, Apr 29, 2013
  11. thuner

    thuner Well-Known Member

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    Thanks Bamul! Perhaps not the best thread to get a comeback in though xD
     
    #11 thuner, Apr 29, 2013
  12. Clear Sky Stalker

    Clear Sky Stalker Spartan Ranger
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    I suggest xbox, never played metro on pc before though.
     
    #12 Clear Sky Stalker, Apr 29, 2013
  13. vitormaduro

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    Your processor is fine, and your RAM too, 4 Gbs is not low, I have 2 and I can play most modern games on high. But as you said, your video card is weak, so, if you don't want to spend more money now, I think the best option is buying the game for Xbox, but, if you can buy a 200 dollars video card, you will be able to play Metro and a lot of games without worry for some years. Well, maybe you will have to change your processor and put a little more RAM, but that's another story :p
     
    #13 vitormaduro, Apr 29, 2013
  14. Dub

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    I'd go with the Xbox version.
    Your PC can't handle the game. :(
     
    #14 Dub, Apr 30, 2013
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