PS3 Multi-Platform Extras [SYSTEM WARS GTFO!!!]

Evander

First, and foremost, anyone who thinks it's funny to list installation as an "extra", send me a SASE, and I'll mail you a razor to end yourself with.



Anyway, the gist of this thread is, as an owner of all current platforms, I have been having trouble picking out which titles to pick up for PS3. My PS3 library is lacking, with only two titles (there are others I want, but as an RLS member, I am waiting to be able to get them for free.) I'm looking to pick out some multi-platforms to buy on the PS3, but I'm not sure which to go with.

My 360 is my default for multi-platform games, because it currently has a better video connection (VGA to a spare monitor, as opposed to the S-video to an SDTV I have my PS3 on), because of achievements, and because of the inclusion of rumble in games without having to run out and import another controller. I have no special bias, though, and if there is a game that has something special on the PS3 version, like extra content, or tilt controlls that really improve gameplay, I'm happy to go in that direction.

So, in the interest of growing my PS3 collection, are there any multi-platform games currently out, or being released in the immediate future, which feature something extra on the PS3?

KVW

Lost Planet I guess. It's a year late but has multiple characters from a bunch of Capcom games and one new protagonist for the actual LP franchise. Other than that, I'm pretty sure most play and look basically the same except for the odd first year 30 fps vs 60 fps game.

Dirty

Many PS3 games let you install the game on your HDD. That's always a big plus.

Evander

Dirty wrote: »

Many PS3 games let you install the game on your HDD. That's always a big plus.

To be honest on this, having tried a few out myself, the difference in load time is negligable. The PS3 installs games because without those installs, the load times would be longer than on the 360. This isn't purely a hardware fault (as games like Uncharted haveshown) it's just that, with the current architecture, installing is easier for developers to do than other methods to reduce load times.

What I'm looking for is actual gameplay stuff. Added controls and/or content.

Daedalus

I hear that Burnout Paradise runs a lot better on the PS3 than the 360. Fact is, though, most multiplatform games are going to be the same on both aside from minor technical issues.

Evander

Daedalus wrote: »

I hear that Burnout Paradise runs a lot better on the PS3 than the 360. Fact is, though, most multiplatform games are going to be the same on both aside from minor technical issues.

It's not resolution, or framerate, or the like that I care about.

It's the game itself.



I remember last generation, when both systems were basically the same, certain games having different content on different systems.

I'm mostly wondering if there is anything like that yet this generation, but I am just missing it.

Daedalus

Soul Calibur 4?

Come to think of it, the only games from last gen that I can think of that fit that description are Soul Calibur 2 and Resident Evil 4.

Mr_Grinch

- Burnout Paradise runs better.
- Call of Duty 4 allows more players in a game online at once.
- Oblivion is, by all accounts, the superior version (but I have nothing to back this up!!)
- Soul Calibur 4, unless you like Yoda over Darth Vader!
- Fight Night Round 3 is apparently spanglier.
- Ninja Gaiden Sigma. The definitive (apparently) version of this game.
- The Orange Box.... (just kidding)


Other than that, have you got all the PS3 exclusives?

Notable ones:

Uncharted - One of my favourite all time games!
Warhawk
Resistance Fall of Man (Not normally a FPS fan but I'm playing through this and REALLY enjoying it. It could be because I live in York and the first few stages are set there!)
Ratchett and Clank (Completed this and thoroughly enjoyed it)
Motorstorm - but only if you can pick it up cheap, too few track selections to warrant a full price purchase
Rockband - One plus is the guitar is wireless. One downside is the GH3 guitar doesn't work.
Folklore - If you like RPG/Fantasy games then this is WELL worth picking up. Very fun.
Heavenly Sword - Yes, it's short, everyone knows it but it also happens to be fucking brilliant.

Sorry to spin off in to an "exclusives" list, I know you said you wanted Multi-platform, but they're worth considering.

Daedalus

360 Oblivion got patched up to the PS3's standard, or so I've heard.

Either way, the PC version is by far superior to either, because you can use mods to fix all of Bethesda's crack-addled decisions.

Evander

Mr_Grinch wrote: »

- Burnout Paradise runs better.
- Call of Duty 4 allows more players in a game online at once.
- Oblivion is, by all accounts, the superior version (but I have nothing to back this up!!)
- Soul Calibur 4, unless you like Yoda over Darth Vader!
- Fight Night Round 3 is apparently spanglier.
- Ninja Gaiden Sigma. The definitive (apparently) version of this game.
- The Orange Box.... (just kidding)


Other than that, have you got all the PS3 exclusives?

Notable ones:

Uncharted - One of my favourite all time games!
Warhawk
Resistance Fall of Man (Not normally a FPS fan but I'm playing through this and REALLY enjoying it. It could be because I live in York and the first few stages are set there!)
Ratchett and Clank (Completed this and thoroughly enjoyed it)
Motorstorm - but only if you can pick it up cheap, too few track selections to warrant a full price purchase
Rockband - One plus is the guitar is wireless. One downside is the GH3 guitar doesn't work.
Folklore - If you like RPG/Fantasy games then this is WELL worth picking up. Very fun.
Heavenly Sword - Yes, it's short, everyone knows it but it also happens to be fucking brilliant.

Sorry to spin off in to an "exclusives" list, I know you said you wanted Multi-platform, but they're worth considering.

Definitely a good list, unfortunately everything on there I either already have, don't really care about, or it is Sony first party, so I'm just waiting for it on the RLS.



Oh well, I guess I can just keep playing through flOw over and over until LBP.



P.S. When I describe Folklore to folks, I go for "It's a cross between Indigo Prophecy and Pokemon, but set as an Action RPG, and it has amazing art direction." I only say this, because Ithink it should be the standard description of the game.

Dirty

Well, the PS3 version of Spider-Man 3 had an exclusive playable character (New Goblin). But that game was shit. You say this was common last gen? I'm trying, but I can't think of any examples of what you're talking about.

btw, my install comment was a joke, but you responded to it seriously. I didn't see that coming.

Evander

Dirty wrote: »

btw, my install comment was a joke, but you responded to it seriously. I didn't see that coming.

I am unpredictable like that.

Mr_Grinch

Forgive me for being completely ignorant, but what's the RLS?

I googled it and got Restless Legs Syndrome but I take it that's not it?

Mr_Grinch

Dirty wrote: »

Well, the PS3 version of Spider-Man 3 had an exclusive playable character (New Goblin). But that game was shit. You say this was common last gen? I'm trying, but I can't think of any examples of what you're talking about.

btw, my install comment was a joke, but you responded to it seriously. I didn't see that coming.

The xbox version of Sands of Time came with both the original version of Prince of Persia AND Prince of Persia 2.


There were more but they're not immediately springing to mind right now!

Radikal_Dreamer

Eternal Sonata PS3 will have some exclusive content, and so that's why I'm holding out for that version.

Evander

Mr_Grinch wrote: »

Forgive me for being completely ignorant, but what's the RLS?

I googled it and got Restless Legs Syndrome but I take it that's not it?

Retail Loyalty Site.

Sony and Microsoft both have them. If you work for a video game retailer, you sign up and read info/take quizes about different products. Finishing a quiz gets you points, which can be traded for games, accessories, and branded items.

MSoft charges a small fee per game, but almost always has them instock. With Sony it is COMPLETELY free, but most of the time anything good is out of stock. Currently, on the Sony page, I have 10K lying around, just waiting for Eye of Judgement and Warhawk to be back in stock. I'm also considering Uncharted once they add it up there, and maybe Resistance once they launch Greatest Hits in the US, and it's point cost drop on there.

Previously, I've already ordered Ratchet; just waiting for it to ship.

Evander

Mr_Grinch wrote: »

Dirty wrote: »

Well, the PS3 version of Spider-Man 3 had an exclusive playable character (New Goblin). But that game was shit. You say this was common last gen? I'm trying, but I can't think of any examples of what you're talking about.

btw, my install comment was a joke, but you responded to it seriously. I didn't see that coming.

The xbox version of Sands of Time came with both the original version of Prince of Persia AND Prince of Persia 2.


There were more but they're not immediately springing to mind right now!

Mortal Kombat: Armageddon CE was PS2 exclusive.

cloudeagle

Apparently there aren't any "exclusives" for one system or another as far as cross-platform ports between the 360 and PS3 go, aside from the different characters in Soul Calibur 4, to answer your question.

Yathrin

The PS3 version of The Darkness plays full movies on in game tv's. Though its not really a big deal unless you want to watch full length movies on a bitsy in game tv... Very underrated game too.

Mr_Grinch

Evander wrote: »

Mr_Grinch wrote: »

Dirty wrote: »

Well, the PS3 version of Spider-Man 3 had an exclusive playable character (New Goblin). But that game was shit. You say this was common last gen? I'm trying, but I can't think of any examples of what you're talking about.

btw, my install comment was a joke, but you responded to it seriously. I didn't see that coming.

The xbox version of Sands of Time came with both the original version of Prince of Persia AND Prince of Persia 2.


There were more but they're not immediately springing to mind right now!

Mortal Kombat: Armageddon CE was PS2 exclusive.

You think that's bad? Here in Pal land the xbox version didn't even get a fucking release, the entire game was PS2 exclusive (Till the Wii).

grim123

what?!? like what movies?

Bama

Yathrin wrote: »

The PS3 version of The Darkness plays full movies on in game tv's. Though its not really a big deal unless you want to watch full length movies on a bitsy in game tv... Very underrated game too.

Are you talking about To Kill a Mockingbird? Because I'm pretty sure the full version of that is in the 360 version. I watched a friend play the first little bit of the game and we wondered if the full movie was there. He later told me it was.

capable heart

Bama wrote: »

Yathrin wrote: »

The PS3 version of The Darkness plays full movies on in game tv's. Though its not really a big deal unless you want to watch full length movies on a bitsy in game tv... Very underrated game too.

Are you talking about To Kill a Mockingbird? Because I'm pretty sure the full version of that is in the 360 version. I watched a friend play the first little bit of the game and we wondered if the full movie was there. He later told me it was.

In the 360 version, the movies are really blurry and pixelated because of the disc space issue. Of course, this didn't matter to me because if I want to watch that movie I'll rent the DVD.

Side note: Oblvion isn't really better or worse on the PS3. It was released later, so it came with a patch that the 360 version needed to download, but in the in end they both have the same texture adjusment applied anyway.

greeble

capable heart wrote: »

Side note: Oblvion isn't really better or worse on the PS3. It was released later, so it came with a patch that the 360 version needed to download, but in the in end they both have the same texture adjusment applied anyway.

I don't own oblivion, (rented it, decided it wasn't for me) but I thought the ps3 version had slightly better draw distance and loading times as well. (By all means correct me if I'm wrong)

Mr_Grinch

Yes, I heard this too which is why I added it to the list.

As I said though, it was purely through what I'd "heard".

FyreWulff

greeble wrote: »

capable heart wrote: »

Side note: Oblvion isn't really better or worse on the PS3. It was released later, so it came with a patch that the 360 version needed to download, but in the in end they both have the same texture adjusment applied anyway.

I don't own oblivion, (rented it, decided it wasn't for me) but I thought the ps3 version had slightly better draw distance and loading times as well. (By all means correct me if I'm wrong)

360 got the same draw distance patch and the load times are a lot better (i only see them when quick-traveling) post-patch.

brynstar

Mr_Grinch wrote: »

Yes, I heard this too which is why I added it to the list.

As I said though, it was purely through what I'd "heard".

The PS3 version of Oblivion also includes Knights of the Nine by default. Although, with the special editions out there that include that and Shivering Isles on all platforms, this matters less.

Dirty

Exclusive content is really becoming uncommon this gen. So many games have gone multi-platform. Games are becoming indistinguishable across platforms. There's not a lot of motivation for a 3rd party dev to make one version noticeably better than the other. I wouldn't be surprised if more developers start copying and pasting their 360 Achievements as PS3 Accomplishments (as Capcom has apparently done in DMC4).

Monkeydrye

Keep in consideration that most "Extras" in past multiplatform games was when the game first came on one platform, and later showed up on another. There were few releases on two platforms at once that had any vast differences. And I think they did this in th ehopes of drawing a few that had already purchased for platform A to get it again for platform B for the extra content.

But this gen, many games come out on the PS3 and 360 at the same time, or near. Because of this, they know that people are going to buy it for one or the other. So putting more on one game won't boost overall sales, it will simply lead people from one platform to the other.

Lars

I think I heard that the 360 version of Spider-man 3 got the New Goblin as DLC a month or two ago. Of course, I imagine it has to be lacking the six-axis controls.

Last gen it was a little more common. In Prince of Persia, both Sands of Time and Warrior Within had additional content on the XBox (Warrior Within included a time trial mode and arena combat mode, complete with leaderboards and a dlc pack to add an extra level to each of those modes) while the PS2 version of MGS2:Substance included a skateboarding minigame that wasn't in the XBox's Substance.

This gen, only two multiplatform titles with exclusive content come to mind, and neither are in the PS3's favor (Marvel: Ultimate Alliance has 8 more characters on 360, and Rampage: Total Destruction has new characters and a new city on the Wii).