The game seems to boot up levels fast without hard drive install and I'm wondering if anyone saw a benefit, or problems, with HD install?

Since I'm deeply into to Crysis I couldn't help but notice that with an Alienware M17x [DX9] GTX 460, 8gb DDR, so on so forth that the Xbox version is a very similiar experience visually even on a 65" plasma. I'm most impressed with the Xbox copy because of it's ease of use and STILL high end experience it delivers to my home. I would go so far as to say it is one of the most impressive releases of all time for achieving high end on any common platform. You only miss a few background effects and enhanced lighting going from a new built PC.

Yes there are bugs but the game is unapologetically large for a detailed action experience with a wild physics engine.

Impressive,

Even though I agree, We are talking the general masses and I reckon this game, online, will be on life support in a month or two.