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[Square Triangle]

This hasn't been true for over a year. Pretty much every EA game, for example, is now PS3 lead.

People love being stuck in 2007 brah. It's amusing.

 

[NekoFever]

I'm guessing this is video data from captured performances projected on the faces when they talk. Hence the more cinematics, the more video data needed on disc. Why do people believe this is sound-related? Has it been confirmed?

I'm pretty sure the MotionScan tech just captures animation data.

 

[seat]

Three discs? That's cool. Epic games on multiple discs never bothered me.

 

[Falt]

Maybe this has been brought up already but does this mean that we won't be able to install LA Noire?

The only multi-disc game I tried to install was Lost Odyssey, to no avail.

Side Note: Day 1, Disc 1.

 

[H_Prestige]

Yeah I remember playing FF7 and getting like 20+ hours into the game and still on disc 1. I actually felt like I had played over 2 full games of content since at that time it was rare to have extremely long games. Having multiple discs back then was great.

Now it's awful because you have a format that 1 system is using that stores up to 50gb on 1 disc so it's viewed as a weakness when the other system is pushing 2 or 3.

Now if a ps3 game ever had 2 discs....my god.

If Versus is two blu ray discs, then that would give me the same feeling of awe as the multidisc ps1 FF games.

 

[Grinchy]

This hasn't been true for over a year. Pretty much every EA game, for example, is now PS3 lead.

What?? That's stupid. What about rumble and achievements??

 

[Papercuts]

Maybe this has been brought up already but does this mean that we won't be able to install LA Noire?

The only multi-disc game I tried to install was Lost Odyssey, to no avail.

Side Note: Day 1, Disc 1.

Not sure about LO but you can install multidisk games, still have to switch disks at the appropriate times however.

 

[AndyMoogle]

I realize you're trollin' but you do realize that Wii discs hold roughly the same capacity as a standard DVD, right? (Not including the 360's new disc format, of course)

I'm pretty sure that the Wii discs are just standard DVDs, which means they can store up to ~8.5GB on a dual layered DVD. The "new" 360 discs are still regular DVD9, but because of some anti-piracy stuff on the discs they can't store more than ~7.8GB iirc.

 

[LiquidMetal14]

Three discs? That's cool. Epic games on multiple discs never bothered me.

No PS3 I assume?

 

[Aklamarth]

So what ? If it's a good game it can have 10 disks for all i care.

 

[Gary Whitta]

Not sure about LO but you can install multidisk games, still have to switch disks at the appropriate times however.

So there's basically no point doing it.

 

[Kusagari]

I only hate multiple disc games this gen because companies seem to skimp out on actually giving you holders for all the discs. Lost Odyssey's way of handling the 4 discs blew ass.

 

[AndyMoogle]

So there's basically no point doing it.

No noise from the DVD drive and no wear and tear on the discs/DVD reader.

 

[Papercuts]

So there's basically no point doing it.

It's the same as any reason to install, you always need the disc in and it just reduces load times and the disk doesn't spin.

Definitely not worth it if you don't have the space though. IIRC ME2 and Castlevania are both like 12GB each after installed.

 

[Canova]

wow 360 owners will get their money worth

 

[Gary Whitta]

No noise from the DVD drive and no wear and tear on the discs/DVD reader.

There is at least that; it certainly doesn't seem to make data access any faster.

 

[element]

No noise from the DVD drive and no wear and tear on the discs/DVD reader.

I got Tiger Woods for the PS3 and forgot how loud it was after playing Dead Space 2 on my 360 with the disc installed.
I'm very torn. I want to see footage from each platform.

 

[AndyMoogle]

There is at least that; it certainly doesn't seem to make data access any faster.

Some games benefits from installing. Bad Company 2 definitely does it for example.

 

[soldat7]

No PS3 I assume?

I have a PS3 and couldn't care less if a game is multi-disc. If it's technically superior on the 360, like RDR, then I'll get it there despite being multi-disc. Otherwise I'll go PS3.

 

[seat]

No PS3 I assume?

I have one. It stays with my girlfriend. Otherwise, I'd get the PS3 version of LA Noire if it ends up being better. But multiple discs is not, and has never been, a factor in my decisions for deciding on multi-platform games. That's just silly.

 

[Square Triangle]

I have a PS3 and couldn't care less if a game is multi-disc. If it's technically superior on the 360, like RDR, then I'll get it there despite being multi-disc. Otherwise I'll go PS3.

Just from my assumption stand-point, the PS3 version will be the better one. This is just going off of the game's history, exclusive PS3 content and the developers ONLY showing PS3 footage. Also it's a different engine, the rage engine used for RDR and GTAIV did run better on the 360.

 

[LiK]

So there's basically no point doing it.

installing the discs makes a big difference with the load times just like all other 360 games. LO load times for the battles and transitions are way faster installed on HDD.

 

[chubigans]

So did the 'LOL DEFENDING DISC SWAPPING HOW ABSURD' thing which is really the only reason I brought it up at all. It's funny how some consider disc swapping a huge deal and 101 million accounts compromised no big thing lol

I can't wait to see this argument pop up for every single slightly negative Xbox related news for the next ten years.

 

[WrikaWrek]

Cool, that means the game wasn't compromised by storage medium.

It's good news. Anybody who thinks swapping discs is a big deal need to get an head check.

 

[MMaRsu]

Another reason to get the Ps3 version second hand in the future when I can play it on CFW.

 

[H_Prestige]

I can't wait to see this argument pop up for every single slightly negative Xbox related news for the next ten years.

It's not even a real argument. Just a reflex emotional outburst at people who don't share his view.

 

[dallow_bg]

There is at least that; it certainly doesn't seem to make data access any faster.

Incorrect man.

Loading is faster on 95% of games.

 

[Neuromancer]

I can't wait to see this argument pop up for every single slightly negative Xbox related news for the next ten years.

Haha yeah

Neither can I

 

[Square Triangle]

I can't wait to see this argument pop up for every single slightly negative Xbox related news for the next ten years.

"So how is your Grandma today? I heard she slipped on some ice."

"She's okay but the real question is LOLLL PSN STILL KICKIN'?!"

God.

 

[Arnie]

Wait does the game have multi? I thought it didn't?

No, should have clarified, I mean for chatting to my friends whilst I'm playing. Of course in this game particularly I'll have to lower their voices quite frequently during interrogation scenes but it does make a huge difference being able to talk to my friends whilst performing mundane tasks like driving across a city to access a mission.

 

[Alcoholikaust]

People love being stuck in 2007 brah. It's amusing.

Well Dead Space 2 was superior (in terms of content) on ps3.

As for the topic:Its not really an issue. Some developers utilize the blu-ray format, while most do not.

 

[RevDM]

Cool, that means the game wasn't compromised by storage medium.

It's good news. Anybody who thinks swapping discs is a big deal need to get an head check.

I don't know if you recall in GTA4 they were concerned about having to swap discs for every island you go to. I'm pretty sure LA Noire is going to be a MUCH bigger city, with well defined territorial limits (and thus, load times). Have fun having to get up every 30 minutes when you beat the game and feel like dicking around the city.

 

[Gacha-pin]

360 box must be like a deluxe edition compared with a thin box of PS3 version.

btw, how many spaces are occupied by the retailer bonus which not all the users can access to.

 

[adamsapple]

There is at least that; it certainly doesn't seem to make data access any faster.

Oh there's a pretty big noticeable difference in a lot of games that have fixed point loading locations, Orange Box, GTA etc, it even improves streaming in heavy games like GTA IV making pop up near non-existent.

 

[Valkyr Junkie]

360 box must be like a deluxe edition compared with a thin box of PS3 version.

btw, how many spaces are occupied by the retailer bonus which not all the users can access to.

Two of the discs will probably be double-stacked on the tab, and then the 3rd will probably be in a paper sleeve behind the instruction's manual.

 

[mintylurb]

Just from my assumption stand-point, the PS3 version will be the better one. This is just going off of the game's history, exclusive PS3 content and the developers ONLY showing PS3 footage. Also it's a different engine, the rage engine used for RDR and GTAIV did run better on the 360.

Kinda like MvC3 and look how well the ps3 version turned out..oh.

I really really doubt the ps3 version will be technically better than the 360 version. If it is then I'll buy a copy of the ps3 version and send it to Chrange.

 

[Karma]

Only switching twice is not a problem.

Oh there's a pretty big noticeable difference in a lot of games that have fixed point loading locations, Orange Box, GTA etc, it even improves streaming in heavy games like GTA IV making pop up near non-existent.

I love game installs on the 360 for those reasons.

 

[Totobeni]

I really really doubt the ps3 version will be technically better than the 360 version. If it is then I'll buy a copy of the ps3 version and send it to Chrange.

This is why I love GAF.

*bookmark'd*

 

[onken]

Yup, the disk swap actually made the hardest mode of DS2 easier since it counted as a checkpoint.

Heh just like Code Veronica on DC.

 

[REMEMBER CITADEL]

I can't wait to see this argument pop up for every single slightly negative Xbox related news for the next ten years.

Yeah, the same way RRoD was used as a counterargument for a long time.

 

[MMaRsu]

Kinda like MvC3 and look how well the ps3 version turned out..oh.

I really really doubt the ps3 version will be technically better than the 360 version. If it is then I'll buy a copy of the ps3 version and send it to Chrange.

Haha I doubt you'll be right.

 

[Clott]

If Versus is two blu ray discs, then that would give me the same feeling of awe as the multidisc ps1 FF games.

Wow, that would be amazing wouldn't it, I always liked the feeling of beating a disc in the old PS1 days.

 

[Skiesofwonder]

Well, if I had a PS3 then I would totally be buying that version.

Should be interesting now to see how the sales of the console versions play out for L.A. Noire.

 

[GrandHarrier]

Doesn't bother me. Still have it preordered for the 360.

What can I say, I like achievements.

 

[dallow_bg]

Kinda like MvC3 and look how well the ps3 version turned out..oh.

I really really doubt the ps3 version will be technically better than the 360 version. If it is then I'll buy a copy of the ps3 version and send it to Chrange.

I thought the 360 version slowed down during specials and PS3 didn't?
Was there other worse things on PS3?

 

[RevDM]

Well, if I had a PS3 then I would totally be buying that version.

Should be interesting now to see how the sales of the console versions play out for L.A. Noire.

Hey did your roommate rape you yet?

 

[Grinchy]

Doesn't bother me. Still have it preordered for the 360.

What can I say, I like achievements.

I'm a bit of a trophy whore as well. If I owned my own 360, and this game was technically better on 360, I'd still buy the PS3 version because of trophies. What have I become....

 

[eastmen]

1 disc, 3 discs ,50 discs whats it matter , discs are so 1990s .... i want this game on the pc where i don't even have to leave my desk chair to get it

 

[RedStep]

You okay bro? You seem pretty riled up over a short comment.

I'm well aware that (hopefully) the DVD medium will be gone by next-gen.

By the way guys, the version they keep showing in the videos is the PS3 version (I think).

Not riled up at all, it was just a very, very obvious comment.

The 360 is limited by the capacity of its media; multi-disc games will be more common as time goes on and games expand. This will be resolved next gen with bigger discs.

The PS3 is limited by the speed of its media; mandatory installs are pretty much the norm now to even approach parity with the 360 (in terms of loading times). This will be resolved next gen by a faster drive.

That's just the way it is (and has been for years), I don't know why we'd have threads for either situation; each involves a few minutes of inconvenience during your entire playtime and are really not that big a deal.

 

[ShockingAlberto]

Multiple discs is only an issue with me if the packaging makes it an issue.

Blue Dragon and Lost Odyssey were terribly annoying because of that. I had to buy separate cases and make boxart for each of them (with different spines) because of how big an issue discs becoming loose became.