Are PC or console games better

It would depend on what you like. If you like games that run smoother than others (more fps "frames per second") you would go with computer games. Examples would be the Counter-Strike series, Half-Life, or even Role-Playing Games Like WoW and such. But if you have a tight budget then the console is the way to go. Pick up an Xbox 360 at your local Wal*Mart during Christmas time with many top ranked games like Halo 3, Gears of War, and Call of Duty 4. The person whoever you bought this for, even if it is yourself would love this as a present. (BUY PREMIUM XBOX 360 :) Not Core or else you have to buy premium parts to save game anyways)

Total Costs
PC= For a great PC 1200 USD - Anywhere you can think of :)
Xbox 360 with a couple of games - 700 USD and a heck of a present.

Glad to be of service BTW PC GAMES ARE BETTER In my opinion :)