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    FIFA 12, which platform?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by ALXinstincts, Sep 11, 2011.

  1. ALXinstincts

    ALXinstincts Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'm torn between buying the latest installment for my laptop or for my 360. Feature-wise I'd much prefer the PC version so I can mod and tweak it to my heart's content and it's also £15 cheaper. My main concern is it won't look as pretty :eek: Can anyone lend some insight as to how my laptop will measure up to the 360 performance-wise or share their thoughts about the game possibly being better optimized for consoles?

    My specs:
    i5-2520m
    GT555M
    4GB RAM

    FIFA 12 (predicted) requirements:
    E6750 2.66GHz/Athlon II X2 245e
    GTS 240/HD3870
    3GB RAM

    I know there's not much to go on but any speculation would be much appreciated!
     
    ALXinstincts, Sep 11, 2011
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  2. kaneda1010

    kaneda1010 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Depends what you want out of FIFA 12. The main fun of the console version is sitting next to friends on the couch and kicking their at it. You can still do that on a laptop of course,but I would go with consoles for sport games.

    Just go with whatever version you will have more friends to play against !
     
    kaneda1010, Sep 11, 2011
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  3. ALXinstincts

    ALXinstincts Notebook Enthusiast

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    Well like I said my only concern is graphics/performance. I've got a wireless receiver that lets me use 4 wireless controllers with the laptop and it's hooked up to my TV so I wouldn't be sacrificing any multiplayer functionality with the PC version...
     
    ALXinstincts, Sep 11, 2011
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  4. Tcalderon

    Tcalderon Newbie

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    If you are concerned about graphics and performance I would go with the 360. Plus you will have more ppl to play against if you are an online gamer...
     
    Tcalderon, Sep 11, 2011
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  5. Megacharge

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    I'd go for the console version, the PC version of FIFA always turns out to be utter garbage while the console versions usually turn out decent to great. No idea why EA still bothers to make a PC version, they can never get it right and can't be making a profit on it.
     
    Megacharge, Sep 12, 2011
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  6. Xsonic

    Xsonic Notebook Consultant

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    I've always played Fifa on PC since 95', so I'd stick to it. If it's football(soccer) on console, I'd buy PES.
     
    Xsonic, Sep 12, 2011
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  7. FlyingMonkey99

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    yeh you gotta pick console pc version of fifa its always a year behind (fact) infact pretty much all sports games id get for console instead of pc :p happy gaming
     
    FlyingMonkey99, Sep 12, 2011
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  8. tetutato

    tetutato NBR Troll

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    I personally would get it for the consoles.
     
    tetutato, Sep 12, 2011
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