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    Battlefield 3

    Game » consists of 15 releases. Released Oct 25, 2011

    Battlefield 3 is DICE's third numerical installment in the Battlefield franchise. It features a single player and co-operative campaign, as well as an extensive multiplayer component.

    What version of the game will you be getting?

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    No0b0rAmA

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    #1  Edited By No0b0rAmA
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    #2  Edited By BulletproofMonk

    The PC version, of course. 
     
    E: The normal retail one.

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    #3  Edited By No0b0rAmA
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    #4  Edited By KaosAngel

    ...lol, no console votes yet.

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    #5  Edited By EuanDewar

    The previous fun I have had with the Battlefield series has always been with people I know and I can safely say they will only be getting the console version so its the console version for me.
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    #6  Edited By Afroman269

    PC is the right answer. You're doing it wrong when picking up console version.

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    #7  Edited By jmfinamore

    It would depend on my situation I guess. For the next year, I'm most likely not going to have a console so I'll probably just get it on PC.  
     
    If I had a free choice, it would come down to the features that matter to me. Player counts don't really matter to me, but if there's some meaningful difference in content then I'd choose that version. 

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    #8  Edited By B0nd07

    Probably normal retail (PC), but I'm waiting to see everything included in the pre-order.

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    #9  Edited By Jayross

    Why are there so many options? That's just kind of confusing.

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    #11  Edited By AhmadMetallic

    PC retail baybie

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    PC Pre-Order Version, unless it takes more than a 460 GTX to run it, which I doubt.

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    #13  Edited By monetarydread

    I will feel sorry for any unlucky moron who picks up the console version.

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    #14  Edited By defaulttag

    PC Steam

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    #15  Edited By Seppli

    Since every retail box being produced in the first 3 months will be 'Limited Edition', as per usual with EA games these days, every Day 1 buyer will get a Limited Edition.
     
    I'll get the PC Limited Edition. Maybe even a collectors edition, if there's gonna be such a thing. I might get the PS3 version too, depending on review scores. There's definitely gonna be quite a difference in gameplay between the console and PC versions. PC version supports 3x more players than the console version.
     
    Luckily I'm prepared for it hardware wise. Really looking foward. Hoping there's gonna be native gamepad support for vehicular gameplay (I'd actually do everything with gamepad).

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    #16  Edited By PhatSeeJay

    PC Collector's Edition. Boxed. Definitely.

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    #17  Edited By Suicidal_SNiper

    Probably a steam pre-order if it's worth it and not overprice.

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    #18  Edited By No0b0rAmA
    @MonetaryDread said:
    "I will feel sorry for any unlucky moron who picks up the console version. "

    Pretty much this.
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    #19  Edited By Dingofighter

    I voted Normal Retail (PC). 
    Then I realized you get the Karkand map by pre-ordering, so that's what I actually wanted to vote... 

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    #20  Edited By No0b0rAmA
    @MaFoLu:
    Wait, so you don't get the map if you dont preorder?
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    #21  Edited By KillyDarko

    Normal retail PC version :)

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    #22  Edited By infininja

    OLOLOLO GUYS DID YOU KNOW THIS GAME IS COMING OUT ON CONSPOLE TWO HOW STOPID

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    #23  Edited By Jones

    Limited Edition for PC and Limited edition for Xbox 360.

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    #24  Edited By SammydesinasNL

    Why aren't people getting limited edition on PC? Strike at Karkand guys.
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    #25  Edited By lawlerballer

    The right choice - which is PC

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    #26  Edited By wefwefasdf

    I get all games on Steam when possible.

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    #27  Edited By KaosAngel

    Every1 gets LE 4 free first run. Sorry on mobile while driving

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    #28  Edited By s7evn

    Hoping for limited edition on steam, but if that doesn't happen then a limited edition preorder will do just fine.

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    #29  Edited By raiz265

    normal boxed i think since steam is hilariously overpriced

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    #30  Edited By FiestaUnicorn
    @KaosAngel said:
    "...lol, no console votes yet. "

    I voted console because there's no way my laptop could run it and I'm just used to controllers.  I'm well aware of which version will be the best though, the 3DS version.
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    #31  Edited By mosdl
    @raiz265 said:
    " normal boxed i think since steam is hilariously overpriced "
    Steam has announced a price?  Given that both EA and amazon have it at $49
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    #32  Edited By Cube

    Limited Edition Console. 

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    #33  Edited By Zapbrader

    I have no problems picking up a boxed, pc copy.

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    #34  Edited By B0nd07
    @KaosAngel said:
    " Every1 gets LE 4 free first run. Sorry on mobile while driving "
    Why the hell are you browsing, and replying on, an internet forum while driving?!  It's people like you that cause easily preventable accidents.
     
    @mosdl said:
    " @raiz265 said:
    " normal boxed i think since steam is hilariously overpriced "
    Steam has announced a price?  Given that both EA and amazon have it at $49 "
    I don't think they have, but they're usually the same as the retail version, which is overpriced considering you're not getting anything physical.
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    #35  Edited By Dujun

    I will buy the game from Steam either way, but I am hoping for the Limited Edition.

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    #36  Edited By raiz265
    @mosdl said:
    " @raiz265 said:
    " normal boxed i think since steam is hilariously overpriced "
    Steam has announced a price?  Given that both EA and amazon have it at $49 "
    if i compare Steam to the price over at amazon.de for newly released games, most of the time it's higher on steam
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    #37  Edited By triple07

    If I end up buying it I'll probably be getting the regular 360 version. Not really a huge Battlefield fan and don't own a PC so console version for me.

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    #38  Edited By Stupot

    Console limited hopefully (though im not sure what extras it has) because i don't have extra cash laying around to afford a gaming pc. If i could, i'd probably go pc seeing as the general consensus is its better on pc. Also, all this pc elitism is lovely...

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    #39  Edited By jacdg

    If I get it, it will be retail console version, probably for my PS3. Why not PC you ask? Well, because Personal Computers are like anime, they are for jerks (<-- joke.... or is it?)

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    #40  Edited By Jace

    The best verson. PC limited.

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    #41  Edited By Gargantuan

    I will probably not buy it. I already got Bad Company 2 on Steam if I feel like playing a Battlefield game. The only multiplayer shooters I can play forever without getting bored is Halo

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    #42  Edited By swamplord666

    anyone who selected anything other than PC (unless you don't have one) is wrong. Battlefield 3, Valve and Blizzard games are the only thing i'll be a PC fanboy for!

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    #43  Edited By ethan_raiden

    Steam

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    #44  Edited By MrKlorox

    Going Steam Limited if it gets one. Otherwise Limited pre-order PC. Might rent it day-one on console if my pre-order doesn't arrive then.

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    #45  Edited By ch13696

    Definitely the PC boxed version. As much as I love Steam, this is one of those "gotta have everything" moments.

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    #46  Edited By KaosAngel
    @ch13696 said:
    " Definitely the PC boxed version. As much as I love Steam, this is one of those "gotta have everything" moments. "
    ...what would you miss out if you got Steam?
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    #47  Edited By ch13696
    @KaosAngel said:
    " @ch13696 said:
    " Definitely the PC boxed version. As much as I love Steam, this is one of those "gotta have everything" moments. "
    ...what would you miss out if you got Steam? "
    The box art and stuff? C'mon, you know you gotta have the box eyeing you like crazy. Begging you to play him.
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    #48  Edited By Wuddel
    @KaosAngel EA often does not release DLC through steam, which makes intallation cumbersome. Dragon Age Origins comes to my mind here. This did not happen with Battlefield BC yet, but you never know.

    Probably I will get the console version. The whole armchair&TV; vs. little monitor&office; chair argument. Also I consider using things like flight sticks cheating. Gamepads are a great equalizer. I prefer that.
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    #49  Edited By Nadafinga

     
    @swamplord666 said:

    " anyone who selected anything other than PC (unless you don't have one) is wrong. Battlefield 3, Valve and Blizzard games are the only thing i'll be a PC fanboy for! "

     Oh, PC elitists, you guys are so nutty.  I guess I'm doing it wrong, but I'm picking up a PS3 copy. 
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    #50  Edited By gamb1t

    Im buying a whole new pc setup just for this game. Oh and diablo 3 but im sure this will need more juice. Guild wars 2 also. :DD
     
    But i will be purchasing it for consoles also prob.

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