Some consider PC to be the "master" of video game platforms because of its potential for the best quality graphics, among other reasons. PC has superior game customization, extensive backward compatibility, and numerous options for controllers. We could go on and on about why PC is the best gaming platform. Ultimately, each person prefers a platform for different reasons and is entitled to their opinion.
Some games play better on a console, but there will always be an argument for why games are better on PC. This list may help sway your opinion. These are 10 console games that play way better on PC.
7 Halo: The Master Chief Collection
Finally, one of the most revered video game franchises is making its way to PC. With free online play and the ability to push the frame rate past the capabilities of an Xbox One, PC has the edge. Split-screen co-op is not ideal for PC players who often play on a small screen and not on a couch.
As of this time of writing, only Halo: Reach is available on PC, but the rest of the Master Chief Collection will be added in the coming months.
6 Grand Theft Auto V
Grand Theft Auto V is one of the industry's highest-grossing video games, and it's one of the most streamed games on Twitch. The most viewed Grand Theft Auto V Twitch streamers happen to be PC gamers. The game is more feature-rich on the platform. Streamers engage in role-playing, pretending to be police officers and adopt other personas they acquire via mods.
Using mods makes Grand Theft Auto V exceedingly fun. With mods, you can drive real-world cars such as the 2020 Chevrolet Corvette. Although the game is easier to play with a controller, PC supports the option for the keyboard and mouse combination, as well as support for a controller.
5 The Witcher III: Wild Hunt
One of the most impactful role-playing games of the modern era is The Witcher III: Wild Hunt. The choices the game faces you with are bewildering. The open-world exploration of the game is more massive than we've ever seen in the series.
PC is the best choice when playing the highly acclaimed The Witcher III: Wild Hunt. The draw distances are longer, providing better visuals on ultra-grade settings. The game looks visually more impressive on PC, which is why PC wins.
4 Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
In Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, where every millisecond counts, having the best gaming rig gives you an advantage against opponents. The PC is potentially the better platform because of its capabilities.
Furthermore, players can turn the graphics settings down on PCs, which can improve their frame rate and response time. There may not be a better example of a game that plays well on the PC. If you're playing with a controller on PC, chances are you're dying—a lot.
3 Minecraft
The argument for Minecraft on a console is the same for many other games. It offers a split-screen multiplayer, which makes it ideal for couch play. Minecraft on PC, however, is more intuitive for building. The ease of using a keyboard and mouse is incomparable.
Also, the addition of mods and free skin/texture packs makes Minecraft on PC the superior platform. Costly texture packs on the console hold console back from its potential. With a few small changes, the console could be the superior platform—but as of now, PC takes the cake.
2 The Sims 4
The PC version of The Sims 4 has community sharing options that allow players to download other player's files. Players upload things like Sim characters, houses, and rooms. These uploads are The Sims' creativity at its finest. The mansions you can download are beyond your wildest imagination.
This game feels more fluid on a PC than it does on console. A mouse and keyboard are unparalleled. For the previously mentioned reasons, The Sims 4 is considered better on PC than it is on the console.
1 Diablo III
As a game that started on PC and was later ported to consoles, Diablo III plays much better on PC. Not only did Diablo III start on PC, but the game series did as well. The game is highly optimized for the PC, making it the definitive platform.
Third-person hack and slash games are often better on PC. The amount of clicking required for the type of game makes a mouse ideal. Let's hope Diablo IV becomes cross-platform, but expect PC to have the upper hand in PVP.
Halo Wars: Definitive Edition
Because of the fast-paced nature of RTS (real-time strategy) games, the quick movements of a mouse make the peripheral ideal. Halo Wars: Definitive Edition is an example of an RTS game that appears on both console and PC.
The improvements in graphics made for Halo Wars: Definitive Edition are spectacular on Xbox One and Xbox One X. Still, the console falls behind because PC can raise its graphics above Xbox One and Xbox One X. The difference is significant since PC dramatically improves the enjoyability of Halo Wars' gameplay.
Civilization VI
Since Civilization VI is not a real-time strategy game but a turn-based strategy game, it doesn't require the quick mouse movements that the former has. Still, If you're looking for mods, PC has them, and consoles like the Nintendo Switch and Xbox One do not.
Using a mouse and keyboard feels more intuitive on the PC. Sometimes it depends on the person. Some might prefer console for its precise movements, and others like a console for its comfort level, optimization, and portability.
Fortnite
It's not a coincidence why leading Fortnite streamers and esports players like Ninja, FaZe Clan, Myth, and Nick Eh 30 play on PC. The PC's mouse and keyboard give precise movements and aiming. The smooth performance and minimal lag of Fortnite on PC make it a no-brainer decision to choose the platform.
Some people, however, do not care for competition and would rather play the game for fun. Both options are okay, but for optimal performance, PC is the winner.