Bad news, PC gamers: Diablo 3 on consoles is much better than the release you bought | Penny Arcade

Penny Arcade: "The good news is that Diablo 3 for consoles improved on the original PC release in nearly every way. It’s not enough that Blizzard has made a good port of Diablo for the controller, that’s a pretty big achievement by itself, but this version of Diablo 3 is in fact much better than the original PC release.

Sorry PC gamers, you kind of lose on this one."

[Snookies12]

Yeah, I had no interest in Diablo 3 on PC. Got one of those trials from a friend who bought it and stopped playing within about 30 minutes. On console sitting on the couch with a buddy though? That's the way to go. Sat there for about 6 straight hours. Was really enjoying it on console. Which is weird since I'm normally a PC guy.

[JunioRS101]

Really? Interesting...

What makes it so much better? Is it the convenience of a controller, or..?

Because I bought it for PC when it launched, and haven't really played it in awhile.

I can see just sitting down with a controller being a really good fit for Diablo 3. I think I might have to pick it up again when it comes out on PS4, but I haven't really been able to justify a second purchase.

[pyramidshead]

The fact you had to be constantly connected online to even play single player killed all hype I ever had for the game.

After putting so many hours into D1 and D2 single player campaigns, to me, the way they implemented D3 just seemed nonsensical. Will definitely be picking up the PS4 version at some point. Totally offline and a much easier control scheme by the looks of it. :D.

[Oschino1907]

Best part is on the fly there is an option to go to Offline, LAN, Invite only, Friends only and Online.

Just wish there was an option to browse open games rather then being randomly teamed up but either way I am loving the console version and can't put it down.

My friend who has it for PC likes it so much better outside of graphics but PS4 will fix that. Local Co-Op alone makes it worth it and I have played more single and online.

[luoshuigui]

"Sorry PC gamers, you kind of lose on this one"

Actually, PC and Consoles guys are both losers for playing that POS Diablo3.
Wanna Hardcore? Go with POE, wanna fun arcade style? Go with Torchilight2.

[SeanScythe]

Fix the title! Diablo on consoles 3 is much better...

[KonsoruMasuta]

No, it's fine the way it is.

[modesign]

it should be diablo on PS3 is much better

[4logpc]

I am not sure if better is the right word.

The console version requires much less time and dedication. They essentially throw way better stuff at you which makes the game way easier.

The PC version takes hours and hours to get a good build. Console takes about 2.

[ramza04]

So what kind of good build can be achieved in 2 hrs? In 5 minutes on the pc I can open my wallet and spend 5 dollars and have a much better build than I currently have playing about 20 hrs on console.

[4logpc]

Or you know....dont open your wallet and play the game.

[dktxx2]

There are no "builds" in Diablo 3. There are no skill points or anything else like them that takes their place. All characters are the exact same.

[4logpc]

Sorry but you are wrong.

[ramza04]

Actually if u consider that u can mix and match all skills plus taking into account all the skill runes there's millions of different combinations. I remember them talking about this pre-release on pc. Also skill points are on the way with reaper of souls

[dktxx2]

Every class has access to the same skills and runes. There's no choice involved, thus no builds. Very simple and easy to understand.

[The_Truth_24_7]

PCowned!

[sorane]

Translation "I wish I had a PC"

[KonsoruMasuta]

Why? So he can play an inferior version of Diablo 3? Lol JK.

[sorane]

Personally I don't know why anyone would want to play Diablo 3. It's just a bad game regardless of platform.

[kingmushroom]

If I can't Play GTA5 11days from now then who the hell wishes they had a PC.......NO ONE.

[SonyNGP]

@kingmushroom

That is the dumbest thing I've ever read on this site.

[bunt-custardly]

Stoking the fanboy fires further. Well played PA.

[FlyingFoxy]

We care because?, not everyone enjoys these types of games. And not all the best PC games are just RPG's.

[pennywhyz]

Game blows diablo 2 all the way

[josephayal]

Console Gaming will always be the superior experience

[_QQ_]

have fun playing BF4 at 10FPS on your "superior experience"

[T2]

Wow butthurt much?

[_QQ_]

@
joecanada   yes

[AceBlazer13]

have fun with gta v... oh wait.

[_QQ_]

@blaze i will on a console...

[Corpser]

A rare win for consoles

[noctis_lumia]

diablo 3 on consoles is by far the way to go

got the ps3 version and loved it

[kevnb]

depends how you define better. no auction house on consoles, and split screen is added... everything else is better on pc. You need to play online on pc, but that isnt a big deal for me even if it might be for others.
I would still rather play diablo 2 though.

[Martywren]

Pc fanboies are going too start bitching at this article.

[andrewer]

ugh just another flaming article...

[_QQ_]

Because a broken dodge mechanic makes the game "better".

[GABRIEL1030]

sacrilege !

The almighty PC power was surpassed for a common console , more funny, an obsolete console !

Good job Blizzard !

[cunnilumpkin]

I think the console version is way better because it features awesome sub-hd 580p and runs super crappy and the character models are COVERED in jaggies which looks really cool

also, with no auction house, the games is completely devoid of any end game content and in game gold in the game is absolutely useless which is so super cool

now if only it had some sweet day one dlc it would be perfect

Baaaaaaaaaaaa

[Iceman_Nightmare]

Another reason why PS4 and Console gaming is better than PC.

[microgenius]

but but pc is grafix king and always is better!!!!!!!!!!!
it has resolution and framerate to entertain you!!!!!!!!

[pennywhyz]

Dont trash gaming PC's bcause yas cant afford it
or never tried it. I was a console fanboy since nintendo didnt want to hear nothing... then finally I got older and got a PC.What a awsone experience. But I still get my cansoles also.I luv gaming.