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Here's What The 360 Version of Battlefield 3 Looks Like

War still looks messed up on consoles--in a good way.

Sep. 16 2011

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Yeah, this looks okay.

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Kewls. So many good games this year.

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resolution and lighting took a hit, but it's still solid looking

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still looks pretty damn good

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LOUD NOICES!!!

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yeah i have became "that guy" that looked like shit on the 360.

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Looks fine.

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this reminds me, i should probably finish Bad Company 2 before this one's out.

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@Jackel2072 said:

yeah i have became "that guy" that looked like shit on the 360.

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Still wonder why they made the battlefield theme like the terminator theme.

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This excites me.

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After seeing the R3 QL I was surprised to see how bad the lighting was in this.

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Looks kind of flat and lifeless. One thing that developers have been subtely removing from console versions is character shadows. Makes things seem that much more fake.

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Looks alright. I think with the somewhat underwhelming looks of this version compared to the others, and the fact that it's coming on two discs anyway, it seems like the Ps3 version is definitely going to be the version to get. (And considering my green name, this is a tough realization..)

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Looks aight. As to be expected.

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Edited By SpartanAmbrose

Fuck, now the stupid slow-mo thing is in Battlefield 3? ...Fuck.

EDIT: Still looks good on 360, though. But come on, slow-mo? That was bad in Call of Duty, just doesn't fit this...

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Looks swell to me. Of course, the act of shooting dudes doesn't need to make my eyes bleed...

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@Wikitoups said:

Still wonder why they made the battlefield theme like the terminator theme.

They should have just said "fuck it" and kept using this one.

@Marokai said:

Looks alright. I think with the somewhat underwhelming looks of this version compared to the others, and the fact that it's coming on two discs anyway, it seems like the Ps3 version is definitely going to be the version to get. (And considering my green name, this is a tough realization..)

...of the console versions. Right?

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Edited By Zatoichi_Sanjuro

Not a very good representation of actual gameplay visuals; single player scripted scenes at night, QTEs, and cutscenes. The low res textures aren't as apparent as a result.

If your expectations were reasonable: i.e. a slightly better looking BF:BC2, then you won't be disappointed.

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It looks fine no PC graphics but oh well.

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@Spoonman671: Yes yes, sorry. Of the console versions. Obviously the PC version is infinitely superior to the old-ass consoles right now. Dumb omission on my part.
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Best in class lighting on consoles too - CONFIRMED.

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I'll probably get the 360 version until I can upgrade my computer early next year. Looks about 100x better than cod.

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@Klaimore said:

It looks fine no PC graphics but oh well.

I'd say the 24player cap is a far bigger crutch than improved visuals. I just don't see how it's a proper sequel to BF2 on consoles with that many players. The maps will have to be smaller too, to compensate. 64players + Large maps is what made BF2 unique and successful. This just seems to be another MOH/COD experience on consoles. Or just BF:BC3 in all but name.

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Looks really good, the only problem i saw was that Shotgun reticule was really thick and bright compared to everything else.

But whatever, i'm just nit picking. I might pick this up it depends on how quickly i tire of Gears of War 3 MP, this game is obviously going to have some legs so i would still pick it up next summer if i here good things about it.

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Anyone esle getting G.R.A.W. vibes?

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Noice.

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@Jackel2072 said:

yeah i have became "that guy" that looked like modern warfare on the 360.

Totally agree.

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Still looks real good even running on 360.

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Considering that I'm definitely not getting the PC version (because fuck Origin), I probably shouldn't have watched the PC trailer before this one. Huh. Now I'm totally bummed out.

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It definitely doesn't look as impressive as on the PC, but then again I won't have to spend $1500. Not to mention that I stop noticing the graphical quality in games after 10 minutes anyway. But I've no doubt that that sound work will give me chills no matter how many times I hear it...

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Holy lens flare Batman!!!

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@zombie2011 said:

Looks really good, the only problem i saw was that Shotgun reticule was really thick and bright compared to everything else.

And the shotgun was aiming nowhere near the enemy when it killed him. >_<

There's spread and then there's magic spread.

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@Zatoichi_Sanjuro said:

@zombie2011 said:

Looks really good, the only problem i saw was that Shotgun reticule was really thick and bright compared to everything else.

And the shotgun was aiming nowhere near the enemy when it killed him. >_<

There's spread and then there's magic spread.

I've heard that it's actually your buddy behind you that shoots him from behind and your gun simply goes off because you fall.

That may be a giant lie though, no idea to be honest.

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Looks like it was directed by JJ Abrams.

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This looks AMAZING for a console game. 30 FPS is a little bummer but rather that than a stale ancient ass engine.

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That was far more impressive on the PC. On the 360, it looks like a better lit Modern Warfare.

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Looks better than I thought it would tbh.

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Look @ 1:12. He gets knocked down, but still manages to shoot the guy in the door. But there, look more closely, you can see that when he fires, the gun barren is pointing way off to the right of the enemy.

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@SomeJerk said:

This looks AMAZING for a console game. 30 FPS is a little bummer but rather that than a stale ancient ass engine.

If you're referring to the Call of Duty Infinity Ward engine (what self-respecting player of EA games wouldn't try to take pointless digs at a more popular game) that was actually new for Modern Warfare 2. Also, it's 60fps and looks pretty good. Sorry, texturephiles. 
 
Something looks pretty so obviously it's a better game #pclogic
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What´s up with them lens flares and crushing electronic sounds? I was hopping for a Transformer to pop-out , Looks fun but Im not into miliary shooters I might play this on a friend´s PC , I heard that version is okay.

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I feel kind of silly because this is probably the version I'll end up getting, even though I have a PC that should be capable of running it at full settings quite easily. But my friends are all getting it on console, so them's the breaks I guess

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Slow Mo door entry! That's so sweet I've never seen that before lol.

Looks good though nothing spectacular like the PC, but good. Too bad I'm tired of the FPS war games. I think most of my time will spent on Gears of War 3 and Forza 4.

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War never changes?

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Nice

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Man, they sure want you to 'follow' a whole lot. Between this and Modern Warfare 3, no wonder I don't give a shit about modern military shooters. I'm more interested in doing more than 'following' and having an occasional cool moment I might be able to participate it.

Seriously; on-rails fucking gaming is all this is.

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@wickedsc3 said:

Too bad I'm tired of the FPS war games. I think most of my time will spent on Gears of War 3

lolwut?

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@sofacitysweetheart said:

Something looks pretty so obviously it's a better game #pclogic

Fake twitter hash tags! Who does this?

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I'm sure PS3 is superior in every way but all my friends are xboxer's so that's how it's going to be