How should questions related to gaming hardware be handled?
2 Answers
I think we can perfectly complement Super User on this point.
- PC hardware questions should belong on Super User. (unless explicitly about Gaming Accesoires in combination with Games)
- Console Hardware questions should be allowed.
- Mixing of console hardware and PC, on a case to case base (allowed: Combining Xbox360 controller with PC to play games.)
Remember:
Super User is for computer enthusiasts and power users. If you have a question about …
- computer hardware
- computer software
and it is not about …
- videogames or consoles
- [...]
… then Super user in the right place to ask your question!
While:
Gaming - Stack Exchange is for passionate videogamers from all platforms, including consoles and computers. If your question generally covers …
- PC video gaming
- Xbox, PS3, Wii gaming
- Nintendo DS, PSP, iPhone gaming
… then Gaming - Stack Exchange is the right place to ask your question!
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We will probably also have a electronic gadgets site for really hardware centered questions. Given that a question about Netflix on your Xbox360 isn't really gaming related Commented Jul 9, 2010 at 7:10
Personally I think we should say no.
My suspicion is that that would be a very PC oriented discussion and would be VERY subjective. I think to maintain a clean and clear flow, just direct all hardware questions elsewhere.
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1Would be fine, except.. what is elsewhere?– user56Commented Jul 9, 2010 at 21:35
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2But don't they have a strict no-games policy on SU?– user56Commented Jul 10, 2010 at 10:15
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I think if you were asking in relation to "A good video card in this price range" or something along those lines the SU would probably be the place. Commented Jul 11, 2010 at 23:37