points by ckx 3 days ago | 0 comments
I think it only really matters for gamers, but seriously, who's gaming on an iPad?! Use a PC or console!
[–] RaisingSpear 3 days ago
[–] mahboi 2 days ago
Yeah, but they aren't "gamers," they're just people who sometimes play games. Which is fine. I'd much rather be in the latter camp.
[–] RaisingSpear 2 days ago
> they aren't "gamers," they're just people who sometimes play games
I thought that basically fits the definition of "gamer" so I'm clearly mistaken. How do you define "gamer"? Someone who "always" plays games? (for some definition of "always"?)
Regardless, non "gamer" game players can still benefit from higher refresh rate screens, and they're not insignificant in number.
[–] mahboi 1 day ago
Gamer is someone who considers video games a hobby. Kind of like a drinker.
[–] RaisingSpear 22 hours ago
So if the definition is based off personal preference, how do you know mobile game players aren't gamers?
Mobile gacha/micro-transaction games often encourage frequent/repetitive play (e.g. via dailies, limited time quests etc). Would someone engaging in this likely consider the game to be a hobby?
[–] neya 2 days ago
Source?
I don't know how "mobile" gamers are using iPads (or tablets), but considering the size of the market, I doubt it's particularly niche.