How should questions related to gaming hardware be handled?
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 – Ivo Flipse Jul 9 '10 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? – user56 Jul 9 '10 at 21:35
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2But don't they have a strict no-games policy on SU? – user56 Jul 10 '10 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. – Alastair Pitts Jul 11 '10 at 23:37
