Xbox vs PC

[Grimbor]

Likely eventually both when on a later big sale. Pros for the TV is it's 85" 4K 120 Hz and can hit over 2,000 nits brightness, so top end for the series X. PC is 32" 1440p and only 75Hz. Other than lack of mods, for now, any content differences or control options not available on a gampad?

[アンジェル]

Originally posted by Grimbor:

Xbox vs PC
Likely eventually both when on a later big sale. Pros for the TV is it's 85" 4K 120 Hz and can hit over 2,000 nits brightness, so top end for the series X. PC is 32" 1440p and only 75Hz. Other than lack of mods, for now, any content differences or control options not available on a gampad?

Only mods as lasting argument.
I would buy it on Xbox with that setup. Though both options seems equally good, seeing you have a proper gaming PC (assumption).
You can also play on gamepad on PC.

How about buying it on PC and give it a whirl within the two hours refund policy of Steam or 30 days refund policy of GOG.com?

You can still switch to XBox if you prefer playing it on the big screen after all.

[Grimbor]

Yeah, RTX 2800 which is still fine for 1440p at my refresh. I'll do the full GPU/monitor upgrade every 3rd generation so probably when the RTX 5800 hits. I'm more worried about fine tune targeting option on a Xbox gamepad vs mouse/KB. Also, random stranger multiplayer recruitment ease when wanted.

[Comrade Gumptious]

Did you know you can plug your PC into your TV? If I had a TV like that, I would. I play on a 2k monitor and I set my Hz to 60. More than that is completely unnecessary for this game. I don't think there are any differences between the two as far as content OR controls. Except maybe the ability to change your keys

[Toaster Maximus]

Originally posted by Chewchi:

Did you know you can plug your PC into your TV? If I had a TV like that, I would. I play on a 2k monitor and I set my Hz to 60. More than that is completely unnecessary for this game. I don't think there are any differences between the two as far as content OR controls. Except maybe the ability to change your keys

Just may have to adjust slightly for over or under scan, but yes tvs are great for desk tops now

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mods

[アンジェル]

Originally posted by Grimbor:

Yeah, RTX 2800 which is still fine for 1440p at my refresh. I'll do the full GPU/monitor upgrade every 3rd generation so probably when the RTX 5800 hits. I'm more worried about fine tune targeting option on a Xbox gamepad vs mouse/KB. Also, random stranger multiplayer recruitment ease when wanted.

I have played the game on gamepad as well, mostly for troubleshooting reasons.

While your worries are warranted to a certain degree, there is not much to worry about in truth.

In fact, playing the game in gamepad mode gives often a much better feeling of the game than playing with mouse and keyboard --- surprisingly!

By the end of the day I would even say it is a matter of personal taste. That is mostly due how the game is designed. For example games like FFXIV are greatly designed for Playstation and have therefore great gamepad support. So is Baldur's Gate 3. While other games, mostly FPS, are better played with mouse and keyboard, especially in competitive modes.

It is also thanks to one of the major features that gamepad mode in Baldur's Gate 3 feels so good. Which is turn based combat and turn based exploration mode. That makes the game immensly approachable and a great couch game where you can take a break at your leisure.

The previously mentioned savegame issue might be a matter to worry
https://twitter.com/larianstudios/status/1741471521913102679
but that I cannot tell as I cannot test. Personally, if it is possible, I would go the path "connect PC somehow with TV" to enjoy it fullest without losing anything out. But buying the game for console is in my opinion no mistake either.

[Dragon Master]

I've been playing on my xbox and comparing it to my PC.

I very much prefer the PC version because the UI is significantly better but the Xbox version is still a great game. It just takes longer than I would like to set up my ability wheels.

[Nocturnal]

Xbox version cant maintain 60fps in third act. Also you will lose your save files