Hi George..If you are a hardcore gamer who plays graphics demanding games at higher frame rates please go for a desktop as a laptop has its limitations...I have an alienware m14x r2 and i can play most games on it at decent frame rates..but the problems are heating issues..fan noise..graphics cannot be upgraded etc. If u are just a casual gamer who like to play on the go then a laptop is good. Asus and alienware are the best out there. Alienware m18x. m14x and msi models are avlbl at jarir. Please check in sofitel also.