Top 10 Worst PS3 Ports

VideoGamer have put together their Top 10: Worst PS3 Ports. Which games hit the PlayStation 3 in far worse shape than they were in on the Xbox 360? Which ports really shouldn't have made it out of the QA department? Read on to find out.

[Jamie Foxx]

should be number 1

it runs so choppy no wonder theres a petition

[Condoleezza Rice]

I chose to buy the game for my 360,and let me tell you this;The network coding for this game is,quite frankly,the worst of this gen and any other gen in the history of video games.

Not only does the game lag,disconnect,and suffer from a plethora of other problems,but to top it all off,once the actual game starts,you'll discover it suffers from more exploits and glitches than any other game you've played.

[kingme71]

>The network coding for this game is,quite frankly,the worst of this gen and any other gen in the history of video games.

I gotta say SSBB gives it a run for its money though.

[iamtehpwn]

For the First Week, SSBB played TOTALLY unstable,
but now it plays Fantastic, And never disconnects for me.
You just haven't played It recently.

[tatotiburon]

i never experience any network issues on my xbox 360 version of The Orange Box, excellent game

[kingme71]

@iam

You are correct, I haven't gotten back to it for at least a month. Might be time to pick it up again. Glad to hear it is working better.

[ScentlessApprentice7]

I am sure EA has lost a significant amount of potential sales revenue to that botched job of the Orange Box on PS3 and all the negative press its been getting. I myself was going to buy it on day one, but after hearing about so many bugs and issues with the game, I decided to buy Assassin's Creed instead.

[Dark General]

The Orange Box for Ps3 and i have to say that the port isn't as bad as some people make it out to be. Portal runs great and Team Fortress 2 runs really good with little to no lag for me (unless i go on a Europe server). As for Half-Life 2 i haven't touched either of the episodes since i couldn't get pass the borefest which is Half-Life 2. I seriously have no idea how people can love that game so much when it has horrible level design, impotent guns, one of the lamest protagonist in recent memory and it has absolutely no plot. The plot basically consists of "Run don't let them catch you!". Seriously the game isn't that good to me and probably the single most overhyped video game i've ever played.

But as far as the technical side of Half-Life 2 there really isn't that many problems besides when you put a bunch of red explosive barrolls next to each other and shoot them just to see them go flying in different directions as they burst then that's when the framerate drops. Also the framerate drops when you're using the quicksave filter every once in a while in middle of a gun fight. But besides that i don't have any real technical problems with Half-Life 2 i can't speak for episode 1 or 2 but Half-Life 2, Portal and TF2 all runs really good contrary to what i was expecting.

[JBaby343]

All I've played so far is Half-life 2 and I have to say the boredom of that game is worse than any technical issues. I never played a half-life before and I can't force myself to keep playing this one. Someone will really have to clue me into why these games were/are acclaimed because I see nothing special about them.

I'll have to see about portal or the other games but at this point I have to say it doesn't bother me that valve isn't making PS3 games because from what I've seen from them we're not missing anything.

[Dark General]

Portal is MUCH better and fun than the snorefest that is HL2. I suggest you play that then try out Team Fortress 2. Portal is the best game i've played this gen.

[Superfragilistic]

I agree about the network code. Team Fortress is a disgrace online regardless of platform.

But in terms of the single player experience, you'd be mad to actually buy it on PS3 and not the 360 if you had the choice of both. EA's effort is absolutely disgusting and has rightly angered many PS3 owners who got the short end of the stick.

[cp68]

1- THE ORANGE BOX.

[heyheyhey]

Orange Box no.3?????

no, sorry

Lost Planet wasn't that bad and PES 2008 ran poorly on both next-gen consoles

still played great though

[MikeGdaGod]

i traded it in months ago because it wouldn't even let me go pass a certain part in my season.

this might be the first year i skip a Madden game

[MK_Red]

EA's PS3 games alone can fill a top 10 or even 20 list. Seriously, they're been just horrible to PS3.

[solidjun5]

yea, i guessed that EA and Ubi-Soft would take atleast half of the list before i read the article. I knew Madden and Splinter Cell was going to be on it. Those games were terrible. I'm a big football player and i've been disenchanted with Madden for about 3-4 years. But 2008 broke the straw on the camel's back. That was atrocious, considering i was playing my friend's 360 version the night before. Night and Day man, Night and Day.

Don't get me started on Splinter Cell.

[Maldread]

Hehe yeah that`s true. I think the could`ve filled up any top 10 or 20 list of horrible games, regardless of platforms also. They seem to give you less of visual pleasure, but with more (and often gameplay disturbing) framrate issues.

Just think how Fallout 3 would have looked or played if EA was behind it. Ohh the horror ;)

[MK_Red]

solidjun5, Ubi was indeed bad at first but recently games like Assassins Creed or Vegas 2 haven't been horrible ports. Not perfect but still better than anything EA has ported so far.

Maldread, Good one on the less visual flavor and more frame rate issues, scary one on the Fallout 3 :D

[Jerkapotamus]

I wouldn't have bought most of these games even if they had been as good as the 360 counterpart. The Orange Box is really the only one that would have been worth $60 had it ran as good as on the 360. Even then, the PC version is still better.

[Aclay]

And the funny thing is that I was never interested in any of those games on the PS3 and I never bought any of them. To be honest, I didn't buy any 3rd party game titles on the PS3 until GTA4 came out and it's my only 3rd party game because I still feel that a lot of 3rd party games aren't up to par where they should be with PS3 Exclusives.

No matter how bad a PS3 port turns out, PS3 exclusives have always reigned supreme when it comes to graphics and the ability of the game to push the PS3's hardware. It's really a shame because those crappy 360 ports make the PS3 look bad.

[Silellak]

What annoys me most, on both PS3 and 360 and especially the Wii, is the lack of Anti Aliasing in each and every game.

PC games have had this for years. YEARS. It's time console gaming caught up.

If your game can't handle AT LEAST 2xAA for every game that comes down the line, then make your damn game better. We deserve better than jaggy messes disguised with blur filters.

Anti-aliasing makes a HUGE difference in visuals. I have a hard time looking at any game that doesn't use it these days.

[Fishy Fingers]

AA is a huge performance hog, just upping it from 2X to 4X would dramatically "hurt" the game in other areas. Hopefully as time goes on the developers will learn to squeeze quite a lot more out of both consoles, but honestly I think the simple lack of Ram in them both is the killer. Why both didnt just throw in another 512mb is beyond me. Financially the difference to the manufacturers is negligible.

[JBaby343]

Heavenly Sword had 4X AA and it was beautiful. I wish more games would implement at least 4X AA. But I don't think more than that is possible with current consoles only PC.

[matts82173]

I loved my PS2 a little bit more than my xbox but I haven't even bothered buying a PS3 yet since 90% of the good stuff is on the 360 and LOOKS better. Judgement: 360 FTW. Maybe I'll get around to buying a PS3 when the next Shadow of the Colossus/Ico comes out. And only if it is BC. Everybody better keep their fingers and toes crossed for the Bioshock port.

[poopsack]

NOT!

[Aquanox]

Bad ports have been a Nightmare for PS owners since the launch of the console. This lists a bunch of good examples of this phenomenon. A number of factors have influenced this, complex architecture, limited budged for a small sized installed base, late launch, etc.

However, things have improved quite a lot recently in the multiplatform front. We're starting to see that the most talented developers such as Epic, Codemasters, Infinity Ward, CAPCOM, and others can deliver similar quality of top notch games in both consoles.

PS. PES 2008 is the worst PES in years, in any console. Konami better get their act togheter if they don't want FIFA to run all over it. UEAFA has already improved on gameplay, and while still not as good as PES, it outperforms it in every other aspect, like graphics, sound, presentation, longevity and innovation.
On another, and old subject, this pretty much proves me right about those old comparison pics I've posted about Splinter Cell Double Agent. Clearly, it was a bad port and the article lists all the flaws shown in those screenshots.

[ravinshield]

it was a nightmare how it sold at launch

[MetalProxy]

^^^^^^yea the 360's launch was so much better, lol.

[Rusted]

i like the orange box, the loading parts are pretty annoying butthat's all. I never had trouble with Team Fortress either. But yeah, the majority of these games, sucks plain ass.

:)

[LeonSKennedy4Life]

The Orange Box ran fine for me.

I guess I'm lucky like that.

[TheKungFool]

same here.

CURRENTLY, I OWN THE FOLLOWING MULTIPLATS:
- Grand Theft Auto IV
- Call of Duty 4
- Rainbow Six Vegas
- Rainbow Six Vegas 2
- Lost Planet
- Oblivion
- HL2:OrangeBox
- Medal of Honor Airborne
- Fear
- Dark Sector

Maybe I've just got the right patches?
Maybe I've just got one of those magical PS3s?
But they all seem to play fine.

I'm not saying there aren't any differences, but I've not had any problems with my copies, so thats all I can go by. Maybe there are small differences, but nothing that has detracted me from owning those games.

I've enjoyed every mulitplat up there thoroughly, they all played just fine, and I couldn't care less if they scored lower than the 360 versions because I'm not interested in owning a 360. Simple as that.

[Stephen Colbert]

Stephen Colbert is not impressed by lazy developers.

We should feed them to the bears.

I'll tell Jimmy to arrange it.

[InMyOpinion]

Good thing I own a 360, since I play lots of multiplat games.

[snakeater3]

good for you jenzo. we always knew you were a run of the mill gamer (with all those maddens and aimless shooters). 360 is perfect for you......as for real gamers wanting an unrivalled experience....well lets say we ll see you on the 12th :D

[Stephen Colbert]

are you facking serious man?

'real' gamer?

gtfo

[TheKungFool]

Much respect, but personally speaking I couldn't really care less if the early PS3 multiplats were inferior for 3 key reasons:

1) I bought my PS3 for exclusives like Final Fantasy, Metal Gear Solid, Socom, God of War, Killzone2, Gran Turismo and such. While its frustrating to get some weaker ports early on, it wouldn't have affected my system preference.

2) Those weak early ports were mostly due to the inexperience with the PS3, but that is changing. The more recent ports have been great on PS3.

3) The differences are drastically over-exagerated by over-zealous 360 fans trying to make fanwar arguements. My copies of multiplats seem to play just fine, and I've enjoyed them all.

[InMyOpinion]

I've been gaming since the C-64 days. Does that give me enough 'cred'? lol! I was referring to good multiplat games like The Orange Box, Skate etc. Alone in the dark looks good too, coming to the 360 this month.

Real gamers, unlike yourself, play more than one game. I hope you enjoy MGS4.

@Kungfool - Then you made the right choice. If you prefer the exclusives on the PS3 that's the console you should get =) Each to his own. I prefer the 360's exclusives but I'm also into many of the multiplatform games as stated before.

[TheKungFool]

The issue I have with your multiplat comment is that its about a year outdated.

Some early multiplats had issues because some developers were lazy, but those days have already passed.

The multiplats coming out now don't have the issues the early ones did.

[kwicksandz]

For example, GRID, lost planet and Quake wars are modern multi plats and both run noticeably better on competitors platforms.

But at least games like paradise proved its possible to create an equal experience on both systems.

[GiantEnemyCrab]

He is a "run of the mill" gamer and "not a real gamer" because he prefers the 360 over the PS3?

Give me a break because that is ridiculous.

[InMyOpinion]

Kwicksandz pretty much summed up what I was about to say. Unfortunately, I believe the majority of multiplats will keep looking better on the 360.

[TheKungFool]

You're trying to say that "Recent" multiplats still have that problem, but you're using games like "Lost Planet" that are over a year old as your examples!? LOL, fail. Hard.

Grand Theft Auto IV.
Call of Duty 4.
Oblivion.
Devil May Cry 4.

How come those don't have huge differences on PS3?

The 360 was out first and had lead time with the devs.
The PS3 is newer tech to many of those devs.
But now that they're learning the PS3 architecture, you're seing multiplats that look and play just as good.

[Jamegohanssj5]

I haven't even looked at the list yet, but I bet most are EA or Ubisoft games.

The Genius said it.

[ElfShotTheFood]

Wouldn't it have been easier to just say "All of them" and leave it at that?

[poopsack]

say that to my copy of Burnout Paradise.

[TheKungFool]

No.

Many of the multiplats like Oblivion, CoD4, DMC4 and GTA4 play and look fantastic on the PS3.

The 360 didn't run "Bully" smoothly and thats an old PS2 title.
Simply put, sometimes devs get lazy.

[DJ]

on both PS3 and 360. Apparently it's great on PC, but that's just how Valve works...

[SteveUrkel]

valve did the 360 port. it works great

[GodsHand]

What no Rainbow6 Vegas... The first game was a horrible port for the PS3. That game looked, and played so well on the xbox.

[Pornlord]

Orange Box #1, Madden #2

[Bazookajoe_83]

The other games are unplayable because they suck... (I dont count in madden since i havent played it)

the orange box counts alot...

[xaphanze]

PES wasnt a port. PS3 was the lead console.

[Snukadaman]

That there are bad ports on the ps3.....from the time it was released to now people say its the most powerful console to date....hyperbole FTL.

[Varsarus]

dude, it IS the most powerful console, don't make me go into tech stuff...

[heyheyhey]

most powerful console, bad ports because of complicated CPU structure

it's like Varsarus said, i COULD spend hours arguing with you about Cache sizes and clock speeds, but i really can't be arsed so il just sum it up like this:

Killzone 2, MGS4 and Uncharted

[Snukadaman]

But when even exclusive games for ps3 have framerate problems then any arguments about a powerful console go out the window...xbox does have framerate problems as well..but talk of being a powerful console wasnt shouted on the rooftops like it was with the ps3...

http://www.gamesindustry.bi...

[heyheyhey]

yeah, your proving my point here Snuka

PS3= most powerful console
360= easiest console to program for

now i know what your thinking- whats the point of having a powerful console if barely anyone is taking advantage of that power because it's hard

and i would answer- be patient, things are starting to get better

[karlostomy]

I have to agree.

From the beginning, Sony was supplying impressive specs and hypeing them to the masses. Along the way people started to "believe" all the hype and the specs.

Unfortunately, the reality hasn't lived up to the hype. The ONLY thing I have seen on ps3 that impresses me is the media for MGSIV.
The 'most powerful console' is, in reality, struggling to even match the pace.
All the dodgy ports are rather pertinent proof of that.

Still, there is no substitute for good brainwashing.. the result of which is the SDF, which never fails to disappoint with their almost religious but ignorant zeal. Just a quick browse through this thread is enough for anyone to see that.

Perhaps Sony should adopt this catchcry:

"In light of overwhelming contradicting evidence to our hype, we SONY, reject your reality and substitute our own"

It is like karma is biting Sony in the ass...

[OC Shock Value]

Rainbow 6 Vegas (original)

That game is the worst port i think i have ever played.

[Tempist]

I'm in quite the disagreement with the Quake Wars entry. The comparison vids showed (to me at least) that the PS3 version had a far better draw distance (less of a hazy distance) as well as texturing. The Ps3 version is as well brighter and the colours less muted than what appears to be going on with the 360.

[hideo kojima]

jenshis tuka haimukaik bushit kakadinmatahari

Translation: All this krap about ps3 being powerful comes only from droids who dont know how to even use pc calculator. I had to make the whole mgs 4 on ps2 and movie on a pc using softimage. then combined them both and heavly tinted the graphics with green so people will think its next gen game. its same $hit but ported on ps3. Ps3 is nothing but ps2 with additional ram and bd drive.

[TheDeadMetalhead]

...GTA IV
ZZZZZZZZZIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIN G! ! Just kidding! :)

[mariusmal]

bourne its gonna ba there. trust me, i played both demos

[xxBATTLECATxx]

EAs choice to have the 360 as the lead platform killed the Madden franchise for me.
the controls were PERFECT on the ps2
why couldnt they just duplicate it on the ps3 instead of giving us the 360 specific control scheme

[Time_Is_On_My_Side]

I don't see how it's the oldest version of the three when I see a clear winner here.

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[Time_Is_On_My_Side]

worst*

[XanderZane]

They missed RS: Vegas and Armored Core 4, which also weren't great ports for the PS3. Orange Box and F.E.A.R. were probably the worse of the bunch though. This is why I buy ALL my multiplat titles on the XBox 360. The only good multiplats for the PS3 were GTA IV, DMC4, Burnout Paradise and Fight Night R3. Don't know why people are complaining though as the XBox went through the SAME CRAP, with all the PS2 to XBox ports. Every PS2 port to the XBox was terrible. All we kept hearing was that the XBox could handle the PS2's power, which was BS. Same thing is happening here with the PS3.