So I just beat the first Mass Effect a few days ago and am very pumped to continue to Mass Effect 2, but I was wondering if you guys would recommend buying it for the Xbox 360 or PS3?  I know the 360 version is cheaper at this point but the PS3 version is supposed to have an updated engine and stuff so I'm not sure.

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If you played the first game on 360 and are happy with the decisions you made in that playthrough, then you should get in on 360.  If you want to redo some of your decisions from the first game, then get the PS3.
 
Also, if you aren't looking forward to spending a lot of time mining planets, then you should get it on PS3.

" If you played the first game on 360 and are happy with the decisions you made in that playthrough, then you should get in on 360.  If you want to redo some of your decisions from the first game, then get the PS3.  Also, if you aren't looking forward to spending a lot of time mining planets, then you should get it on PS3. "

Get it for the platform you got the first Mass Effect for.

It continues so many of the smaller quests you did in the first Mass Effect that for content alone I'd say Xbox.  If you hadn't played it, and you didn't care to play it I probably would have said PS3.

Ok I didn't know how many of the actual things I did would be carried over, plus I can get it for cheaper on the Xbox also.  Thanks for the info!

" @Spoonman671 said:

" If you played the first game on 360 and are happy with the decisions you made in that playthrough, then you should get in on 360.  If you want to redo some of your decisions from the first game, then get the PS3.  Also, if you aren't looking forward to spending a lot of time mining planets, then you should get it on PS3. "

Have they removed the planet scanning completely?  It was sped up in one of the patches, but that applies to all versions."

" @WinterSnowblind said:

" @Spoonman671 said:

" If you played the first game on 360 and are happy with the decisions you made in that playthrough, then you should get in on 360.  If you want to redo some of your decisions from the first game, then get the PS3.  Also, if you aren't looking forward to spending a lot of time mining planets, then you should get it on PS3. "

Have they removed the planet scanning completely?  It was sped up in one of the patches, but that applies to all versions."

Planet scanning is still in there, but Bioware has said that they've streamlined it.  I don't know if it's been sped up even more, or the mechanic has been altered in some way, but it is definitely still in there. "

I'd get it on 360 just for all the little emails and news bulletins you get that reference your deeds in the first game. The comic only covers the major choices and I find that the little ones are what push the game toward excellence. 

I finished the game on the 360, complete with a save file from ME1. Then my 360 gets crushed by a freaking car, and now I'm buying the PS3 version because it's cheaper than buying a new 360 and I can't stand the idea of going into ME3 without anything from ME2.

Yea I agree with the above. Continue with what you started since this game actually carries over even with the small things. You will notice a lot of them if you've just recently played ME1. The sense of accomplishment is priceless when you notice the little things carrying over.
 
Only thing of importance to me at this point that makes the PS3 version stand out is the fact that it comes with the DLC episodes included (until a GOTY edition on all platforms comes out of course). 
Though that's quite a big thing if you're not big on buying DLC.
 
So if the save file is important enough for you, stick with the 360. If not, I'd say you get quite the value for the PS3 with the DLC content included.

Continue on with the same version you got the first for. Plus it's cheaper, even after the DLC.

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" Continue on with the same version you got the first for. Plus it's cheaper, even after the DLC. "

I have it on all three platforms. Or I will when I pick up the PS3 version tomorrow.

I would get it for 360 since you seem to have all your decisions made on that console already. You could also buy all the major DLC for under 60$, which is nice.

It comes down to what's important to you.
 
Do you value story, continuity, and player-character development most? Get the 360 version. 
 
Are higher graphics and free DLC more your beef? Go for PS3.

I've heard really good things about the PS3 version, haven't played it yet as I own it on a 360 (don't know if I want to shell out another sixty bucks just to see the new engine). I'd say go for the PS3 version, more bang for your buck.

" So I just beat the first Mass Effect a few days ago and am very pumped to continue to Mass Effect 2, but I was wondering if you guys would recommend buying it for the Xbox 360 or PS3?  I know the 360 version is cheaper at this point but the PS3 version is supposed to have an updated engine and stuff so I'm not sure. "

360 if you wanna carry your decisions 
 
ps3 if you want (slightly) better graphics and free DLC

" 360 if you wanna carry your decisions  ps3 if you want (slightly) better graphics and free DLC "

" @sodapop7 said:

" So I just beat the first Mass Effect a few days ago and am very pumped to continue to Mass Effect 2, but I was wondering if you guys would recommend buying it for the Xbox 360 or PS3?  I know the 360 version is cheaper at this point but the PS3 version is supposed to have an updated engine and stuff so I'm not sure. "

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/digitalfoundry-masseffect2-face-off   It turns out the 360 version is still sharper...  "

" I've heard really good things about the PS3 version, haven't played it yet as I own it on a 360 (don't know if I want to shell out another sixty bucks just to see the new engine). I'd say go for the PS3 version, more bang for your buck. "

360 version is cheaper, but the PS3 version has some free DLC.  It's your pick I guess.  Both versions are good though.

" @Doctorchimp said:

" @sodapop7 said:

" So I just beat the first Mass Effect a few days ago and am very pumped to continue to Mass Effect 2, but I was wondering if you guys would recommend buying it for the Xbox 360 or PS3?  I know the 360 version is cheaper at this point but the PS3 version is supposed to have an updated engine and stuff so I'm not sure. "

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/digitalfoundry-masseffect2-face-off   It turns out the 360 version is still sharper...  "

Wasn't expecting that. The article basically says that the PS3 version has very odd lighting decisions from Bioware, the effects aren't as up to snuff as the 360 version, and the change in engines makes the gameplay a bit jerkier. They didn't use any of the extra storage space on the Blu Ray (in terms of making the actual game better) and none of the video sequences are Blu Ray quality.   And Bioware says it's the definitive version?  "

Dude let's just put aside the console debate and make the right choice. The version to get is the one that you played ME1 on and the cheaper $19.99 version. In this economy if you can afford an extra $40 for a slight graphic upgrade and kinda useless DLC (The main game still looks fantastic and has PLENTY of content on it's own) then do whatever.

I ended up with the 360 version and I've really enjoyed the little touches that carried over from ME1.  That on top of the reduced cost made this a no-brainer in the end. 

" So I just beat the first Mass Effect a few days ago and am very pumped to continue to Mass Effect 2, but I was wondering if you guys would recommend buying it for the Xbox 360 or PS3?  I know the 360 version is cheaper at this point but the PS3 version is supposed to have an updated engine and stuff so I'm not sure. "

I just watch the quicklook for the PS3 version and am I crazy or did they change the dialogue in the intro?

" I just watch the quicklook for the PS3 version and am I crazy or did they change the dialogue in the intro? "

" So I just beat the first Mass Effect a few days ago and am very pumped to continue to Mass Effect 2, but I was wondering if you guys would recommend buying it for the Xbox 360 or PS3?  I know the 360 version is cheaper at this point but the PS3 version is supposed to have an updated engine and stuff so I'm not sure. "

I would go with the 360 version as you can carry over your choices and I found this a great feature that more sequels should do. And as it is cheaper I would say it is the best option all around, the DLC will be cheap in a sale again and if you can wait it is the best option to play it. I would be surprised if there was not a sale of the ME2 dlc around launch of ME3