If you plan on upgrading to one of the next gen consoles, you won't have to worry about the PC issue. It's going to be available on PS3 and XBOX360. And yes, the view is interchangable on the fly. Additionally, it can be played like a shooter (but based on RPG statistics), or you can employ the V.A.T.S. targeting system (which pauses the game and allows you to target specific body parts as shown in the image of the Super Mutant above).
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