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I was just mentioning it in general because someone made that point in this thread somewhere. You probably didn't mention it but I wasn't sure since I'm sure as hell not going to read all that.
What great blockbuster high-budget games are there exclusive for PC that are not MMO? This is not a trap question, I genuinely do not know.
Tends to be genres the PC is better at more often than not if you're looking for AAA type titles. Obviously stuff like Starcraft, other RTS titles like the Total War, Dawn of War, company of heroes types. You've got your turn based/4X stuff like Civilization 5 (don't play Civ 5 by the way), though you get some really cool stuff like Amnesia: The Dark Descent in there. And obviously not exclusives, but you honestly couldn't pay me to play games like Portal, Left 4 Dead, Metro 2033, or just about any other FPS or strategy game on a console over PC. Mouse and Keyboard just feels too good. Thing is, AAA development tends to focus on multi-platform without the backing of a company like Nintendo, Sony, or Microsoft just because it's expensive as hell and it's a bad idea to limit your sales like that. Luckily, aside from getting a lot of the good multi-platform stuff lately, PC also has a much better scene when it comes to indie titles and lower budget games. Stuff that is really good, but budget wise doesn't compete with major console developers, and especially stuff that just can't deal with the licensing hoops major console manufacturers make you jump through.

Honestly, that stuff is more the draw for me these days, and it's one of the big benefits of an open platform.

For the best single-player experience, console is still the way to go.
I disagree, but only because there's nothing that makes one or the other better at single or multiplayer (though you could argue being an open platform allows a wider variety of online games on PC, and with less silly bulltit forced on the player by manufacturers). The only thing that leads to the distinction I think is that many people who play PC games prefer PC multiplayer to console, and historically consoles focused more on single player, even long after online was available on PC's, by simple necessity. There's no fundamental functional difference which makes one better at a specific style of play than the other.

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i haven't read this thread and i'm not gonna but

OUYA: A New Kind of Video Game Console by OUYA — Kickstarter
Beat ya to it on page 1. Still not sure what to think of this though. All depends on what games will be developed for it.
I had heard about this but hadn't looked into it closely until earlier today, and all I can say is holy smurf, this is a console I can get behind. As long as people are putting out great games for it, consider me there. I actually like the concept so much I'm considering supporting the kickstarter if my money situation allows.

An inexpensive console that's a completely open platform for developers and end users, and since it's not bleeding edge technology, probably pretty easy to develop for, plus everything on it has to be either free-to-play or offer a free trial? Essentially a lot of the benefits of a PC in a low price console form factor. Seriously, just take my damn money already.