4 ms·

Can't make a custom gaming rig with Mac. Linux gaming isn't quite there yet too.

sersi 1y ago
At this point, there are very few games where I've personally had to switch back to windows. I don't play online though so not impacted by Anti-cheat systems
- 49531 1y ago
  Yeah it really comes down to online gameplay. The _only_ thing keeping me in microsoft's orbit is online gaming.
  - cyberax 1y ago
    I'm eagerly awaiting for: "Windows Gamer Edition, get drops for your favorite games by using it!"
john01dav 1y ago
The biggest category of games that don't work on Linux are those that demand a root kit (where they attempt to justify it as anti-cheat), and not letting a root kit on one's computer is desirable for many reasons.
baby_souffle 1y ago
> Linux gaming isn't quite there yet too. The game industry uses the same argument that other industries use as well; tiny user base and the distribution is a mess. I understand those arguments; they are valid, to a point... but if Autodesk uses mostly NodeJS and Python and OpenGL for Fusion360, why can't they ship a linux version, too?!?
ProllyInfamous 1y ago
Serious question: why not just use a stand-alone gaming system (e.g. PlayStation, xBox)? Don't really game much, but I did buy a PS4 just for the therapy of offline GTA5 beatdowns. ---- The only Microsoft in my house is a twenty year old Windows 7 Pro machine — it always just works.
- vasama 1y ago
  That's sort of like asking a motorbike enthusiast why they don't just drive a car instead. There's a big difference in the input scheme between PC and consoles. Playing with a controller might not be satisfying for someone used to keyboard and mouse. The latter also provides a higher skill ceiling for competitive play. The lower end hardware used in consoles also does not allow for high framerates and high resolution monitors, while with PC gaming one can get as much performance as they're willing to pay for.
- rkomorn 1y ago
  In addition to what sibling comment wrote well, there are also a bunch of games that aren't "couch-friendly" and not even available on console. I like consoles (borderline prefer them to PCs) but there are some experiences I can only have on PC. Another aspect is that sticking a console onto my desk and plugging it to my PC monitor wouldn't be very practical, and I don't want to commit my living room to my gaming whims, and even less want to get another TV+couch-like setup in my office.
- OCTAGRAM 1y ago
  Last time I saw them they were having alien input controls. I used to press M for portable Medkit. And J for Jetpack. And all keyboard is meaningful. Stand-alone gaming systems are having limited amount of buttons on their alien input controls and packing diverse actions into disgusting combos. This could probably be solved by Cronus Zen. The only good thing about alien input control was smooth movement. Wooting Two emulates this by pretenting to be both human and alien input controls. Would be nice if such keyboards would be more widespread.
- fruitworks 1y ago
  where do you plug in the mouse?
  - ProllyInfamous 1y ago
    This made me realize that even though my PS4 has USB ports, I've never really enjoyed playing first-person shooters on consoles — would rather use a mouse. Thanks (all commenters) for perspective.

At this point, there are very few games where I've personally had to switch back to windows. I don't play online though so not impacted by Anti-cheat systems

49531 1y ago
Yeah it really comes down to online gameplay. The _only_ thing keeping me in microsoft's orbit is online gaming.
- cyberax 1y ago
  I'm eagerly awaiting for: "Windows Gamer Edition, get drops for your favorite games by using it!"

john01dav 1y ago

The biggest category of games that don't work on Linux are those that demand a root kit (where they attempt to justify it as anti-cheat), and not letting a root kit on one's computer is desirable for many reasons.

baby_souffle 1y ago

> Linux gaming isn't quite there yet too. The game industry uses the same argument that other industries use as well; tiny user base and the distribution is a mess. I understand those arguments; they are valid, to a point... but if Autodesk uses mostly NodeJS and Python and OpenGL for Fusion360, why can't they ship a linux version, too?!?

ProllyInfamous 1y ago

Serious question: why not just use a stand-alone gaming system (e.g. PlayStation, xBox)? Don't really game much, but I did buy a PS4 just for the therapy of offline GTA5 beatdowns. ---- The only Microsoft in my house is a twenty year old Windows 7 Pro machine — it always just works.

vasama 1y ago
That's sort of like asking a motorbike enthusiast why they don't just drive a car instead. There's a big difference in the input scheme between PC and consoles. Playing with a controller might not be satisfying for someone used to keyboard and mouse. The latter also provides a higher skill ceiling for competitive play. The lower end hardware used in consoles also does not allow for high framerates and high resolution monitors, while with PC gaming one can get as much performance as they're willing to pay for.
rkomorn 1y ago
In addition to what sibling comment wrote well, there are also a bunch of games that aren't "couch-friendly" and not even available on console. I like consoles (borderline prefer them to PCs) but there are some experiences I can only have on PC. Another aspect is that sticking a console onto my desk and plugging it to my PC monitor wouldn't be very practical, and I don't want to commit my living room to my gaming whims, and even less want to get another TV+couch-like setup in my office.
OCTAGRAM 1y ago
Last time I saw them they were having alien input controls. I used to press M for portable Medkit. And J for Jetpack. And all keyboard is meaningful. Stand-alone gaming systems are having limited amount of buttons on their alien input controls and packing diverse actions into disgusting combos. This could probably be solved by Cronus Zen. The only good thing about alien input control was smooth movement. Wooting Two emulates this by pretenting to be both human and alien input controls. Would be nice if such keyboards would be more widespread.
fruitworks 1y ago
where do you plug in the mouse?
- ProllyInfamous 1y ago
  This made me realize that even though my PS4 has USB ports, I've never really enjoyed playing first-person shooters on consoles — would rather use a mouse. Thanks (all commenters) for perspective.