Are you saying I can learn to play good No-limit Holdem on my X-Box or Playstation?
I would agree with that, yes, and it’s not just the gaming consoles. While many do produce excellent visual effects (and graphics of your favorite poker heroes) you just can’t learn to be a good player if you’re playing against bad competition. This applies to the outside world, the Internet, or any poker software. Yes, you can learn the mechanics, and perhaps some basic strategy, but your playing skill will never reach a winning level unless you’re faced with the challenges provided by solid competition. As I’ve said before, the AI can only be as good at poker as the folks who programmed it. If you’re serious about improving your game, invest only in serious software written by actual poker players who are also dedicated students of the game. Just because you see a player’s likeness in the game, or a picture of a famous player on the packaging it doesn’t mean that player actually had direct input into how the program’s artificial intelligence functions. I can’t imagine too many pros g
