Multiplatform owner needing some insight! : Othor Games

» Fri Apr 08, 2011 2:16 am

@thatkhajiitbock

You have a point there haha.

problem is I think maybe only 2 of the kids I know from school days are getting it, but the buddies and people I met online, probably a lot for sure.

Looking through the ps3 and xbox gamers lists on this forum, seems like its pretty close to evening out in the long run based off the forum.. but do all those xbox gamers have mics? I assume so haha.

Yeah thanks everyone as of now it seems like I will be going for Xbox after all, and just have to svck it up and buy those darn live cards hahah.

But hey, if anyone wants to game at all with anything I'll be posting my tag and psn id in my signature ina moment, I am all about teamwork and having a fun environment to play in (by which I mean friendly to one another), but that doesn't mean I am not competitive

think of this....

Xbox comes with a mic when it is bought new, PS3 you have to buy a mic. (objective)
Xbox internet has very good support due to the incentive by the customers paying for it, PS3 internet support isn't the best (opinion) due to no real incentive to keep working on it. (subjective)
More people with mics, more annoying kids with mics you will hear, PS3 will have some kids but no mics unless they went out and bought them

i remember playing SOCOM and me and my friend were the only ones with a mic, I jumped back on COD and all i heard until i jumped on the xbox party chat were the "try hards" instead of the little kids, i rather listen to the little kids than the [censored]s that say all of this jargon.

» Fri Apr 08, 2011 2:19 am

@thatkhajiitbock - Oh okay, its legit then. I think I have one of those left over.. gonna have to search for it though haha. If that is the case, paying monthly isn't much of an issue then.

After everyone's feedback, the community's longevity and maturity seems to be no longer an issue either.

I think its down to friends and making sure the Xbox version isn't poop compared the PS3 haha.. but I don't think they are neglecting either console. So I think I'm going to go with Xbox guys

» Fri Apr 08, 2011 7:48 am

@Dark Prophit - I might be reading your post wrong, but what are you saying exactly..

» Thu Apr 07, 2011 9:22 pm

@Dark Prophit - I might be reading your post wrong, but what are you saying exactly..

He's saying that on the Xbox you have a higher chance to run into retards and/or annoying people. It's internet and customer service is likely to be better though due to all the paying subscribers to Xbox LIVE. With the PS3 the situation is reversed.

» Fri Apr 08, 2011 8:00 am

@thatkhajiitbock - Oh okay, its legit then. I think I have one of those left over.. gonna have to search for it though haha. If that is the case, paying monthly isn't much of an issue then.

After everyone's feedback, the community's longevity and maturity seems to be no longer an issue either.

I think its down to friends and making sure the Xbox version isn't poop compared the PS3 haha.. but I don't think they are neglecting either console. So I think I'm going to go with Xbox guys

they are both good, it is i have at least 100 xbox live friends and on the PS3 it seems like a ghost town filled with mutes, cause hardly anyone i used to play with had mics.

» Fri Apr 08, 2011 1:40 am

That's what I thought you meant, but wasn't sure entirely.

Yeah, it would appear that not many ps3 owners have mics.. and from my experience in killzone 2 and 3, they tend to be very competitive or when they die they tended to be very very frustrated. With Xbox, I think you get a mix of everything... annoying kids sure, the mix that ps3 gets, but at the same time, the reserved ones who talk when they need to and don't complain too much.

» Thu Apr 07, 2011 10:41 pm

Because PS3 usually loses these console battles because of what I have said previously and the Devs have even made a special effort this time for ps3 I say if there ever was a multiple platform game to get for ps3 IT WOULD BE THIS ONE NOT COD.

» Thu Apr 07, 2011 6:22 pm

@fingerknitter - I hear you, I just hope the Xbox version will be just as good and well supported!

» Fri Apr 08, 2011 9:02 am

Both

» Fri Apr 08, 2011 4:39 am

It's hard to say. I got on my PS3 earlier and played some Killzone 3... and after several hours of playtime only came across two people with mics- and only one of them actually spoke. Then on my 360 I went into matchmaking on Halo and more times than not the majority of the people there had a mic. I realized this is why I have so many more friends on Xbox than PS3...

It's been a hard road to convince my friends to get it, but I'm getting there. If Infamous 2 wasn't coming out in June I'd buy it for both systems. =/

» Fri Apr 08, 2011 1:32 am

MAG is PS3-exclusive. And even on MY connection (http://www.speedtest.net/result/1182239997.png, http://www.pingtest.net/result/35914952.png) it was relatively lag-free (ie. it wasn't noticeable until the Japanese got online) until they closed international dedicated servers and neglected to keep their US ones running at best quality.

» Thu Apr 07, 2011 7:01 pm

Be nice, there are ways to say another console svcks nicely.

Be nice?

Why?

Sony ripped me off, even though I only payed $150 for a 60G, backwards compatible PS3 with MGS4.

Thats still a rip off.

And I still don't get how exactly I'm being mean, PS3 is a inanimate object.

Anyways, I care a lot about human beings in general, and I don't care if it makes me look like a dike, I don't want this guy to buy this game, and have to put up with the insane amount of lag on the PS3, and the insane lack of a community.

Sorry that I care too much, I don't like seeing fellow gamers screwed over.

» Fri Apr 08, 2011 5:23 am

MAG is PS3-exclusive. And even on MY connection (http://www.speedtest.net/result/1182239997.png, http://www.pingtest.net/result/35914952.png) it was relatively lag-free (ie. it wasn't noticeable until the Japanese got online) until they closed international dedicated servers and neglected to keep their US ones running at best quality.

How is that relevant?

Were talking P2P connection, not dedicated servers.

MAG is the first game of its kind to have that kind of online support, so it actually makes zero sense that you brought it up.

Unless you have some kind of link that tells us Brinkis using the same system (which I know for a fact they aren't)

Have you played a game that is relevant on the PS3?

Like Call of Duty for example?

» Thu Apr 07, 2011 6:37 pm

Killzone 2 and 3 never gave me any lag.. but they use some form of dedicated servers correct?

Either way, P2P is the norm half the time on consoles, SO I would be used to it. I have wireless on both though, but as you mentioned the game could just migrate to someone with solid wired connection to be host if its an issue.

» Thu Apr 07, 2011 11:42 pm

How is that relevant?

Were talking P2P connection, not dedicated servers.

MAG is the first game of its kind to have that kind of online support, so it actually makes zero sense that you brought it up.

Unless you have some kind of link that tells us Brinkis using the same system (which I know for a fact they aren't)

Have you played a game that is relevant on the PS3?

Like Call of Duty for example?

Oh, thought you were just wailing on PS3 connection in general. My bad. Anyway I have, but it doesn't make a difference what I play on my connection, it's going to be laggy anyway. 360 does overall have better online support if you're willing to pay the extra cash for it, something I personally don't like the idea of but had I been buying a console for online-only I would have gone 360 in hindsight.

Though when I was buying a console I didn't have any online games in mind, so the PS3's reputation of being less prone to crashes and running games smoother is what attracted me in it's direction.

» Thu Apr 07, 2011 11:18 pm

How is that relevant?

Were talking P2P connection, not dedicated servers.

MAG is the first game of its kind to have that kind of online support, so it actually makes zero sense that you brought it up.

Unless you have some kind of link that tells us Brinkis using the same system (which I know for a fact they aren't)

Have you played a game that is relevant on the PS3?

Like Call of Duty for example?

The problem with comparing it to COD is that PS3 GOT SHAFTED ON COD EVERYTIME. I have played many other online games with no issue (dead space 2, assassins creed brotherhood, BFBC2, bioshock 2, GTA IV, uncharted, killzone, COD and many others). I agree with you that COD pretty much svcks for that but other games work perfectly fine online.

» Thu Apr 07, 2011 9:02 pm

The problem with comparing it to COD is that PS3 GOT SHAFTED ON COD EVERYTIME. I have played many other online games with no issue (dead space 2, assassins creed brotherhood, BFBC2, bioshock 2, GTA IV, uncharted, killzone, COD and many others). I agree with you that COD pretty much svcks for that but other games work perfectly fine online.

Yea thats true, and a shame. Its all because of Activision. I like my PS3 guys, but I've searched and searched and searched for games, and my collection is a massive 2 games. Metal Gear Solid 3, and Shadow of Colossus. I sold Killzone 2, and MGS4. Killzone 2 was way better than MGS4, I just couldn't get used to some part of the online, which was a lot of fun sniping in that game. MGS4 also had an interesting online, but probably the hardest online game I've played in a very long time.

Oh, thought you were just wailing on PS3 connection in general. My bad. Anyway I have, but it doesn't make a difference what I play on my connection, it's going to be laggy anyway. 360 does overall have better online support if you're willing to pay the extra cash for it, something I personally don't like the idea of but had I been buying a console for online-only I would have gone 360 in hindsight.

Though when I was buying a console I didn't have any online games in mind, so the PS3's reputation of being less prone to crashes and running games smoother is what attracted me in it's direction.

No big deal, trolls flock forums, I understand. You do have a point, if you don't want to have to pay a monthly fee, which is perfectly reasonable, getting it on the PS3 might be a good idea.

I got the xbox 360 because of Perfect Dark Zero.

Yep, everyone laugh at me.

It RROD 3 times, replaced it for a new one each time, but the last one I got was in like 2008 I think, so I think they might've fixed the problem, who knows.

» Fri Apr 08, 2011 4:54 am

No big deal, trolls flock forums, I understand. You do have a point, if you don't want to have to pay a monthly fee, which is perfectly reasonable, getting it on the PS3 might be a good idea.

I got the xbox 360 because of Perfect Dark Zero.

Yep, everyone laugh at me.

It RROD 3 times, replaced it for a new one each time, but the last one I got was in like 2008 I think, so I think they might've fixed the problem, who knows.

Well tbh I've had terrible luck with PS3 consoles. In one year I had 5 Red Screens of Death (a terminal crash that most people have never even heard of), and had one freeze out repeatedly. Had a Slim running fine for 10 months now though, it only freezes in games prone to freezing. *coughMAGcough*

Heck, I only really went PS3 because for 7 years I'd loved the Ratchet & Clank games and wanted to play the next gen releases in the series... that was a disappointment.

» Fri Apr 08, 2011 9:51 am

@Super Pangolin @fingerknitter - I wasn't entirely sure if the PS3 was their main focus, I did notice 90% of the gameplay I saw footage was in the PS3 though, and I just assumed it was to show us all that they are focusing just as much on the PS3 version as the Xbox 360.

Most of the videos were on PS3 because that is where they were having the most bugged experience with it. So they were working on it more to make it even for all. Even the game a PAX-E was one PS3. More playtesting.

Xbox will never fall behind - Microsoft makes too much money off of it through subscription costs.

True. About $65 a year times the millions of people who actually pay. Thats a lot!

» Fri Apr 08, 2011 7:14 am

It's because for most games they make it for PC, then to XBOX, and with out any testing or anything shove the game on the PS3. This is the step that is usually missing from the development from many games, that the PS3 gets a slice of the developers time as well. Paul Wedgwood says in one interview that ps3 is one of their main platforms so this is just the troubleshooting that is usually missing.

» Fri Apr 08, 2011 12:40 am

Get it for the 360. This game is team based game, and in my experience, the PS3 don't have too many players with mics.

I'm sorry for feeding the console war fires, but this is so stereotypical. I had COD4 on both consoles during the height of its popularity. I noticed an equal amount of mics on both systems. The people who didn't have them on 360 were simply lazy and on PS3 it was because they didn't feel like buying one. Even though there are more players in some games on the PS3 who have less mics then on 360, Call of Duty is a better meter to base this rebuttal on since it is the most popular game on both systems. In conclusion, there are no noticeable differences in the amount of mics on the PS3 and 360. On topic though, I would buy it on 360 to play with your buddies. :geek:

» Fri Apr 08, 2011 2:09 am

I'd say get it on 360 simply because I think more people own Xbox so you'll have more games to choose from on there. PS3 seems all well and good but it does also sometimes seem to be the "little brother" of the gaming platforms in developers eyes. Where PC and Xbox get the most work, and PS3 get's the "kids meal" treatment with it's ports. Not insulting you Bethesda/Splash Damage I'm sure you'll make the game great on PS3, hell it might even run smoother like some games on it do but I'd invest more into my 360 if I owned both consoles. That's my advice/opinion.

» Thu Apr 07, 2011 10:39 pm

Hey guys

Okay so I usually wouldn't be posting this if it was about any other game.. but this is Brink we are talking about, and I have HIGH hopes for this title. My question here is a bit cliche I guess, but I am looking for SERIOUS insight on the matter...

I have been an Xbox 360 owner for several years now, and most my old buddies are on there so it was my primary console up until recently, when I purchased a PS3. I got the PS3 pretty much because..well..it does everything hahah, I enjoy the free internet, built in wireless, blu ray, etc.. however, I find myself occasionally missing my buddies and the scoop over at xbox. Right now it looks like two of my old buddies on xbox plan on getting it, but what is drawing me away from xbox lately is having to go out and buy those darn live cards haha. Now I know with mostly all Multiplatform releases, Xbox seems to be the better route to take, however I noticed the amount of support and backing Splash Damage has put into Brink on the PS3, and I believe they are really making PS3 owners get a really good version of the game rather than a crappy port that most titles get on that console....

My question is (finally I know) as an owner of both consoles which system do you think I should get Brink on? One point of interest I need insight in from the community here is your take on the community of the game based off of each console... Community - Which one will be more receptive to the title, work better as team members, and push the life span of the game to the limits?

Sorry if this is a dumb question, I just would like to get some insight as to which console version you guys think in the long run would cater better to my points of interest. Thanks in advance

PS: I know the PC version will be the best, but my pc just can't handle games of this caliber haha.

well i think teamwork may be better on ps3 although I don't own one its just tons of little kids own xboxs but most of them are drawn to COD and most wont wanna play a real skill game unless the game has weakpoints (overpowered stuff) then I would definitely be wary of both consoles primarily xbox because it may be flooded with them but if they allow a search preference kinda like on Halo Reach just better I would go with xbox plus i think xbox has less lag on individual matches and is faster on searching overall other than that I would wait till a demo or something comes out and try it on both consoles account your experiences and I can only hope you make what choice seems best to you.