Should You Play ‘XCOM: Enemy Unknown’ On PC Or Console?

Forbes: With its revered PC origins, it seems sacrilegious to even consider purchasing and playing XCOM: Enemy Unknown on a PlayStation 3 or Xbox 360. Add to this the fact that any developers daring enough to translate Real-Time Strategy controls to a console gamepad are traditionally met with critical failure, and you have a recipe for avoidance.

Fortunately, XCOM: Enemy Unknown is a Turn-Based Strategy title, and developer Firaxis has given thoughtful attention to the game’s user interface across all platforms. So which version is right for you? I’ve played both, and hopefully my experience can steer you in the right direction.