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I'm having a strange internal debate. I don't have a PC (Mac only) so I'm stuck snagging Fallout for the console. Is there any large difference between the PS3 or 360 that it would matter which I pick it up on? Haven't seen where one is going to necessarily be the better of the two versions and I'm having a hard time deciding between them.
Thoughts/opinions?
violent
10-27-2008, 02:15 PM
If both games are equal and lack any kind of multiplayer, I would say go PS3 purely for the stability. That or whichever controller feels more comfortable in your hands.
Dukefrukem
10-27-2008, 02:22 PM
I have a 360 and PS3 and Im buying it for the PS3.
That's sort of what I'm thinking. For whatever reason I've been increasingly nervous about the life expectancy of my 360 (though it has yet to give me reason to be) and while I love me some achievements, the stability of the PS3 has me more interested and I know they'll add in trophies anyhow if they haven't already.
And while I do better with a 360 controller for FPS games than I do even with a M/KB combo, I might be okay as Drake gave me no real trouble on the fighter front.
Dukefrukem
10-27-2008, 02:24 PM
and while I love me some achievements, the stability of the PS3 has me more interested and I know they'll add in trophies anyhow if they haven't already.
The PS3 version has trophies. So...
Siraris
10-27-2008, 02:25 PM
I would buy it on 360. It's supposed to be a poor port to the PS3 (big surprise). If it won't run properly on my PC, I'm going to get it on 360.
CptTripps
10-27-2008, 02:27 PM
Apparently the PS3 version is SLIGHTLY worse than the 360 version and the difference is purely down to a slightly choppier framerate and the objects are jaggier/rougher in the distance, not to mention that they textures are muddier up close. The 360 version looks better but it’s not like the PS3 version is bad so if you only have a PS3 don’t panic you will still love the game.
I would definitely go for the 360 route. Not at all a bad game for PS3, but if I can have less aliasing, clearer textures and smoother framerates I think that warranties a 360 purchase. I have an E6400 with an 8800GT, I'm hoping I can make it pretty on my PC.
PSM3 article (http://www.computerandvideogames.com/article.php?id=199997&site=psm)
Yeti2005
10-27-2008, 02:29 PM
If PC is not an option then go with the 360 for the following reasons:
1. The 360 version looks a little better (not a huge difference)
2. The 360 version will have DLC
Gorvi
10-27-2008, 02:30 PM
Go for whichever controller feels better for you.
Thanks for all the feedback. Wasn't aware of any real graphical differences between the two nor the fact that the PS3 wouldn't have any DLC (which surprises me).
Restlessavenger
10-27-2008, 02:35 PM
The PS3 version has trophies. So...
Actually... not so much, at least not at launch (http://ps3.psu.com/No-Trophy-support-for-Fallout-3-at-launch--a0004730-p0.php)
Bethesda’s Vice President of Marketing Pete Hines has confirmed that the PlayStation 3 version of Fallout 3 will not include Trophy support when the game hits stores later this year, but did not rule out the possibility of the feature being added at a later date.
hunterx280
10-27-2008, 02:54 PM
Doesn't the 360/PC have exclusive DLC?
EDIT: Yes it does. (http://www.shacknews.com/onearticle.x/53597)
Krispy
10-27-2008, 03:08 PM
Most any multiplatform game is a safe purchase on the 360. They are just tended to better on that system. The only real reasons I could give for buying it on PS3 is if you really love the Dual Shock design or you really want to share the loving accross your platforms equally.
Hexxagonal
10-27-2008, 03:36 PM
360 for DLC.
Hyperglide
10-27-2008, 03:56 PM
360 for better graphics, DLC, achievements, and better controller.
violent
10-27-2008, 04:04 PM
360 for better graphics, DLC, achievements, and better controller.
I think DLC is the only thing you really have a point on.
pomeroy
10-27-2008, 04:15 PM
I will end up getting it on 360. Because that is the system I have.
But if it's true the PS3 port isn't as good...well, that's lame.
Telefrog
10-27-2008, 04:16 PM
I think DLC is the only thing you really have a point on.
Except there's been reports from various sources that claim the PS3 is slightly gimped in graphics compared to the 360 or the PC. Not a huge amount, mind you, but it is a point to consider if that's your thing.
violent
10-27-2008, 04:29 PM
Except there's been reports from various sources that claim the PS3 is slightly gimped in graphics compared to the 360 or the PC. Not a huge amount, mind you, but it is a point to consider if that's your thing.
I thought it was slight frame drops. Oh well.
shodan2020
10-27-2008, 04:40 PM
360. It's what I have and Fallout 3 would run shittily on my current PC.
Johan
10-27-2008, 04:41 PM
pc .
OldJadedGamer
10-27-2008, 04:55 PM
I have a 360 and PS3 and Im buying it for the PS3.
No trophy's, but achievements are day one. I haven't played a single third party game on my PS3 yet. I will always get multiplatform games for 360 because more friends are online and day one achievements.
pc .
I await a donation in the mail to buy one.
Scull
10-27-2008, 05:35 PM
I'm getting it for the PC as I expect the mod community to be all over this one, but based on your options, sell the PS3 and get a PC :P
Ok, not really. I'd probably go for the 360 version for reasons already stated.
Restlessavenger
10-27-2008, 05:41 PM
Since it is a single player experience I was going to lean towards the PS3 side, however the DLC factor as well as the lack of Day 1 trophies leans me back towards the 360 side.
diablopath
10-27-2008, 05:46 PM
I'm really torn.
I love me some achievements and DLC, but I enjoy playing my PS3 so much more.
I guess I won't decided until I'm at the register.
Will probably go with PS3.
Deadend
10-27-2008, 05:47 PM
Almost every time I have heard about the game being played it was with a 360 controller, so if you are going console, go with the main console it was made for.
Church42
10-27-2008, 06:03 PM
Yeah, I'm kind of torn on this. I have both the 360 & PS3...I hate that their is DLC only for the 360 version but as much as I want to use it as a reason to get it for the 360, I always come back to the question of:
"What is the DLC going to be?"
"Would I like this DLC?"
"Will I still be playing the game when this DLC comes out?"
Since I have no answers to any of the 3 above questions, I can't use it yet as a reason to justify buying it on a 360 alone.
Edit: 4th question...will I want to pay for this DLC if its not free?
Church42
10-27-2008, 06:07 PM
Since I haven't preordered it (and really haven't decided whether or not I want to get this game), I'm going to use the lowest common denominator in making my choice...I'll walk into a store selling it...if the 360 version is out but the PS3 version is there, I'll buy the PS3 version and vice versa...if both are available, a coin flip I guess.
johnperkins21
10-27-2008, 06:20 PM
I'm getting it for the PC as I expect the mod community to be all over this one, but based on your options, sell the PS3 and get a PC :P
Ok, not really. I'd probably go for the 360 version for reasons already stated.
It is my understanding that at this time they have no plans to release mod tools to the community. Not sure if that changes your decision or not, but if you're looking forward to mods, you may want to take that into consideration.
Jackel
10-27-2008, 06:23 PM
It is my understanding that at this time they have no plans to release mod tools to the community. Not sure if that changes your decision or not, but if you're looking forward to mods, you may want to take that into consideration.
Even without mod tools, their will still be mods. It just means they'll take more time for the community to release them.
Played both the PS3 and 360 versions over the weekend, maybe four or five hours of each. Either version is good, but the 360 version is markedly better in a few areas - draw distance, framerate, some textures that were blurry on the PS3 for some reason (but that might have been a loading issue). Controls were fine on either version, though I prefer the 360 controller due to the stick placement.
KingGorilla
10-27-2008, 08:26 PM
I await a donation in the mail to buy one.
The inner PC fan in me suggests that you sell the overpriced logo and go from there.
But I might suggest you wait a week or two, see some comparrisons. The only real differentiating factor would be if Bethesda, like Epic, somehow gets user mods onto the PS3. Other than that, it should more or less have parity regardless.
DeathtollWRX
10-27-2008, 08:35 PM
Undecided, I'd get the 360 over the Ps3 simply becuase I like chatting with my friends online and I still like the achievement system, I also play on a 42inch 1080P.
I also want the PC version because it's cheaper and I have running a Radeon 4870 and games just rock with it. Still undecided but i'll figure it out.
360, because my PC just isn't a gaming rig anymore, I don't own a PS3 and I'm addicted to growing my E-penis (gamerscore) :)
DeathtollWRX
10-27-2008, 08:42 PM
360, because my PC just isn't a gaming rig anymore, I don't own a PS3 and I'm addicted to growing my E-penis (gamerscore) :)
I love increasing the size of my e-penis.
Virtual Machine
10-27-2008, 09:08 PM
Played both the PS3 and 360 versions over the weekend, maybe four or five hours of each. Either version is good, but the 360 version is markedly better in a few areas - draw distance, framerate, some textures that were blurry on the PS3 for some reason (but that might have been a loading issue). Controls were fine on either version, though I prefer the 360 controller due to the stick placement.
That's strange. I played both versions and didn't notice any glaring differences texture-wise whatsoever, in fact the 360 version had some tearing (most notably in the intro sequence) and pausing that wasn't present in the PS3 version. I called it a dead wash really. What differences that are present are so minor that i can't heartily recommend one version over the other for purely visual reasons (the PS3's surround sound kicked the shit out of the front-loaded 360 version though). But the PS3 version did have that nasty GOAT bug (took 3 tries).
Johan
10-27-2008, 09:45 PM
I await a donation in the mail to buy one.
You own a desktop? I certainly do. A four year old one that I don't use for gaming. I decided a month or so ago to get it "gaming" and spent $300 bucks on a new PSU and a video card. It can run Fallout 3. For $300.
Sell your console! :D
jeffbax
10-27-2008, 10:03 PM
PS3 for me, Amazon delivers tomorrow :cool:
OldJadedGamer
10-27-2008, 10:22 PM
May want to steer towards the 360 version according to IGN's review of the two versions... or just play offline.
http://ps3.ign.com/articles/924/924345p5.html
However, there is one major issue with the PS3 version that can't be fixed with a reset. Every time anybody on your friends list signs on or sends you a message (or any time you receive any network notification), the game freezes and the screen blurs for a few seconds. If you have a lot of friends signing on and off all day, this will completely ruin the game. The only way to circumvent this is to either play offline or turn off notifications entirely.
squirrelTactics
10-27-2008, 10:39 PM
You own a desktop? I certainly do. A four year old one that I don't use for gaming. I decided a month or so ago to get it "gaming" and spent $300 bucks on a new PSU and a video card. It can run Fallout 3. For $300.
Sell your console! :D
That sounds like some sort of....magic pc...
Dukefrukem
10-27-2008, 10:48 PM
That sounds like some sort of....magic pc...
I LOLed .
You own a desktop? I certainly do. A four year old one that I don't use for gaming. I decided a month or so ago to get it "gaming" and spent $300 bucks on a new PSU and a video card. It can run Fallout 3. For $300.
Sell your console! :D
What settings, and what did that PC cost you four years ago? :p
KamaItachi
10-27-2008, 11:24 PM
As I have neither a Ps3 or a PC capable of playing the game, it'll come down to 360.
carnage11
10-28-2008, 12:22 AM
So you've got a few different opinions to base your decision on.
You've got the...
....buy PS3 because I own one and it is teh best!
and the...
....buy 360 because I own one and it is teh best!
and then the...
....spend a few extra hundred bucks and get a PC and then buy it for the PC because I own one and it is teh best!
then there's the...
.....I've played both versions and one is slightly better than the other.
Alternatively, you could rent it for both and choose for yourself. Though you'd be out the cost of the rental. Or you can just not buy it at all and wait for more reviews to come out. Decisions....decisions.
Answer a few questions to yourself:
1) Which controller do you prefer.
2) Do you care about DLC?
3) Do you care about achievements?
4) Are you a fanboy? If so the answer is sooo obvious. :rolleyes:
Bethesda wants you to buy the 360 version.;)
diablopath
10-28-2008, 12:39 AM
I ended up getting the PS3 version, and it had as much to do with I kinda like that controller more as it did I didn't want to wait for the elderly woman dig through boxes in the back to find the 360 version.
I'm very happy with my purchase. I quite enjoy being an enormous dick.
OldJadedGamer
10-28-2008, 12:40 AM
So you've got a few different opinions to base your decision on...
As I posted last page, IGN in their review said that the PS3 version is super buggy so there really isn't a choice as a multiconsole owner.
Virtual Machine
10-28-2008, 05:19 AM
I'm no closer to choosing after playing the ps3 version for a few hours last night. I play third person, and i really like the look of the vault dweller on the PS3 version, the lighting looks a little more "shiny" or something.
With regards to some of the bugs present; while not entirely acceptable,and certainly no "free pass" for the developers, i would imagine a patch will be available pretty promptly to sort out the majority of the PS3 version's issues. I'm not really too concerned.
You own a desktop? I certainly do. A four year old one that I don't use for gaming. I decided a month or so ago to get it "gaming" and spent $300 bucks on a new PSU and a video card. It can run Fallout 3. For $300.
Sell your console! :D
Negative on owning a desktop. I don't even own a PC - 4 Macs. And while 2 of them are indeed desktops, none of them are of the PC variety. I could technically bootcamp it but then that would involve me convincing the wife to let me buy a Windows OS and she'd sooner let me buy all the games on my wish list than that.
Ah well. I was never good at PC gaming anyhow.
Answer a few questions to yourself:
1) Which controller do you prefer.
2) Do you care about DLC?
3) Do you care about achievements?
4) Are you a fanboy? If so the answer is sooo obvious. :rolleyes:
Bethesda wants you to buy the 360 version.;)
Well if Bethesda wants me to have the 360 version...
And yeah, the idea of DLC is important to me though I'll be honest in saying the only content I've ever picked up thus far is the pack for Mass Effect and even then I haven't fired up a new game to play it. I'm one of those people that will hold onto something even though I'm sure I won't use it just to have the option to not use it. Weird like that. So while it's important I can't say I'll ever use it.
Achievements are great.
I'm a Dreamcast fanboy if that counts for anything :)
TrackZero
10-28-2008, 07:28 AM
I'm having a strange internal debate. I don't have a PC (Mac only) so I'm stuck snagging Fallout for the console. Is there any large difference between the PS3 or 360 that it would matter which I pick it up on? Haven't seen where one is going to necessarily be the better of the two versions and I'm having a hard time deciding between them.
Thoughts/opinions?
Depends. Going by experience, the game may be more stable on the PS3. But the load times will be faster on the 360. Other than that, it's a matter of where you want your "achievements" to be, or DLC (if there's any difference), etc. It's most likely almost identical on each.
TrackZero
10-28-2008, 07:30 AM
Well if Bethesda wants me to have the 360 version...
And yeah, the idea of DLC is important to me though I'll be honest in saying the only content I've ever picked up thus far is the pack for Mass Effect and even then I haven't fired up a new game to play it.
You should run back through and try it. It was a nice little expansion mission I felt. and playing it as Renegade was just fun. ;)
KidCactus
10-28-2008, 07:37 AM
http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/5673/f3jw0.jpg
My PS3 is just so much more quiet than my 360.
Telefrog
10-28-2008, 07:42 AM
Depends. Going by experience, the game may be more stable on the PS3.
The game or the console itself? We're seeing a lot of reports from various sources that say the PS3 version has a few quirks that the 360/PC versions do not have.
http://ps3.ign.com/articles/924/924345p5.html
MalReynolds
10-28-2008, 08:18 AM
Got mine... played a little good i screwed up so i have to restart lol but Blowing peoples heads off will NEVER get boring
menage
10-28-2008, 08:24 AM
Shit, I'm still not sure whichever version to get. I'm leaning towards 360 now, if they were identical I would have picked up the Ps3 version asap.
KidCactus
10-28-2008, 09:23 AM
I've just started up the game and already during the introduction/character customization sequence there's a bug in the PS3 version. If anyone of your friends logon and you get a notification message, the game either kinda freezes for a sec or parts of the audio cuts out.
Just switched the notifications off, hope they'll fix it soon.
Telefrog
10-28-2008, 09:30 AM
I've just started up the game and already during the introduction/character customization sequence there's a bug in the PS3 version. If anyone of your friends logon and you get a notification message, the game either kinda freezes for a sec or parts of the audio cuts out.
Just switched the notifications off, hope they'll fix it soon.
From the PS3 IGN (http://ps3.ign.com/articles/924/924345p5.html) review:
However, there is one major issue with the PS3 version that can't be fixed with a reset. Every time anybody on your friends list signs on or sends you a message (or any time you receive any network notification), the game freezes and the screen blurs for a few seconds.
8.5 Presentation
The atmosphere and style are everything you could ask for and more. The PS3 version has shown us substantially more bugs than what you get on PC and 360.
IGN PS3 Version Overall Score = 9.4
IGN 360 Version Overall Score = 9.6
Not a gigantic difference on the overall score, but it's there if you care about that sort of thing.
OldJadedGamer
10-28-2008, 10:11 AM
I've just started up the game and already during the introduction/character customization sequence there's a bug in the PS3 version. If anyone of your friends logon and you get a notification message, the game either kinda freezes for a sec or parts of the audio cuts out.
Just switched the notifications off, hope they'll fix it soon.
Ummm, I just posted that on the previous page and then restated it on this page before you posted this.
http://www.colonyofgamers.com/cogforums/showpost.php?p=46505&postcount=40
Grabbed the 360 version and I'm loving it so far. Just got out of the Vault and to the first town. Did one mission that I may or may not have been too low for but I survived and it was fantastic and already some of the "moral" issues in the game are coming up. I'm fighting with what I think my character would do versus what would probably be evil and have significant ramifications.
KidCactus
10-28-2008, 10:30 AM
Ummm, I just posted that on the previous page and then restated it on this page before you posted this.
Yeah yeah, I know, I should have read the thread before posting. But I didn't.
Have you also mentioned levitating cattle?
OldJadedGamer
10-28-2008, 01:06 PM
Yeah yeah, I know, I should have read the thread before posting. But I didn't.
Have you also mentioned levitating cattle?
No, but IGN stated while they both have bugs, the PS3 version had way more obvious bugs that made them restart the game time and again but nothing so super serious they wouldn't recommend the game.
I would suggest that if you only had the PS3 and wanted the game to wait and pick up other titles until a patch is made available but then again, this is only one source saying this so far.
Telefrog
10-28-2008, 02:16 PM
I would suggest that if you only had the PS3 and wanted the game to wait and pick up other titles until a patch is made available but then again, this is only one source saying this so far.
Gamespot, Giantbomb, and Gamespy have all mentioned in their reviews that the PS3 version is a bit less polished than the others. Nothing major. They basically mirror the same complaints as IGN, but it's out there.
Virtual Machine
10-28-2008, 02:25 PM
I wound up with the 360 version - mainly because that was the only version of the special edition we received today and i'm an impatient jackhole.
Now i kinda wish i could transfer savegames from another gamertag.
OldJadedGamer
10-28-2008, 04:17 PM
Another comment from Gamespot regarding the two versions:
"It's a shame, in light of these impressive design elements, that the PlayStation 3 version is shockingly inferior to the others from a technical perspective. Although the Xbox 360 and PC versions display the occasional visual oddity and bland texture, these nitpicks are easy to overlook. Sadly, the jagged edges, washed-out lighting, and slightly diminished draw distance of the PS3 release aren't so easy to dismiss. We also experienced a number of visual bugs on the PS3. Character faces disappeared several times, leaving only eyeballs and hair; limbs on robots went missing; some character models had an odd outline around them as if they were cel-shaded; and the day-to-night transition may cause odd streaks on the screen as you move the camera around
carnage11
10-28-2008, 08:45 PM
Another comment from Gamespot regarding the two versions:
"It's a shame, in light of these impressive design elements, that the PlayStation 3 version is shockingly inferior to the others from a technical perspective. Although the Xbox 360 and PC versions display the occasional visual oddity and bland texture, these nitpicks are easy to overlook. Sadly, the jagged edges, washed-out lighting, and slightly diminished draw distance of the PS3 release aren't so easy to dismiss. We also experienced a number of visual bugs on the PS3. Character faces disappeared several times, leaving only eyeballs and hair; limbs on robots went missing; some character models had an odd outline around them as if they were cel-shaded; and the day-to-night transition may cause odd streaks on the screen as you move the camera around
I told you......Bethesda wants you to buy the 360 version.:p
MalReynolds
10-29-2008, 05:45 AM
Agree'd i loves my 360 version so far
violent
10-29-2008, 10:13 AM
I find it extremely odd that I have access to my gamertag functions from within the game.
menage
10-29-2008, 12:06 PM
I ended up with the PS3 version. The onslaught of games coming out made this multi release a PS3 version because otherwise it would break my 360. I have to spread out those games, otherwise I'm left with no games when the thing dies again.
Plus the ratching sounds of the Fable 2 disc are gone at least. I played the PS3 GTA as well, that didn't bother me.
Oblivion was buggy as hell, so is Fable 2, still love em.
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