Patrick Bach Talks Battlefield 3, the Console Version & What You Can Expect This Fall

X360A writes:

"I think it’s safe to say that not only did Battlefield 3’s debut showing at GDC wow the attending press – us included, of course – but after DICE and EA released the videos to the general public, the anticipation for the game was fever pitch.

“But it was on the PC!” many will shout, and so when we caught up with Patrick Bach, Battlefield 3’s Executive Producer, recently, we asked those burning questions that’s on everyone’s minds... So just how good is the console version? What are the differences between the PC and console versions? What have DICE done with the latest iteration of the Frostbite engine? And much, much more. It’s an interview you can’t afford to miss!"

[M-Easy]

Good information, can't wait for this game. And btw 360A has really come a long way, it has become real good site.

[Ranshak]

Will be a great game gonna be getting the superior PC version at about 32usd.

[cakeisalie]

Dam 32usd is insane, the best i could get was 45usd from D2D summer offer.

[BeastlyRig]

32?

[ct03]

The better version is obvious: A lot of PC configurations offer way more power than consoles, so the graphics settings reflect this.

Regarding the better price I'm not so sure of the reasons. I think it's because Sony and Microsoft charge publishers fairly high license fees for every game release.

[Theonetheonly]

This Game is Awesome.....Thank-youhewhewhew ..

http://www.youtube.com/watc...

[LeonVesper]

Dude. Tell me where you are getting your copy for 32 dollars, best I can get this game for is for $44.99 for a physical copy/digital copy at EA, and that was a grievance discount over the SPECACT DLC fiasco on the PS3 a long time ago.

PC version as of now, is the same price as the console counter parts, unless Ranshak could link us up.

[BigKev45]

Good interview.

[Raven_Nomad]

I admit I was excited when I saw the BF3 footage, then I heard it was all P.C. and I kind of pushed the idea of buying the game out by the wayside.

Games that are made for P.C. are usually horrid on consoles. No matter what they try to claim as otherwise. Also all the boasting by EA and Dice is getting on my nerves, we get it, you are going after Call Of Duty now stop being so obnoxious about it.

[theonlylolking]

PC version will crush the console versions of BF3 no matter what.

[Raven_Nomad]

I DGAF about what the P.C. version does. I use my P.C. for work, porn and to download movies and music. Gaming is left to consoles for me and I like my console games to have been specifically worked on for consoles. Not the other way around.

We see what Crysis 2 can look like when they do things that way, so why do it the other way?

[tdrules]

Crysis 1 comes out, moderate praise for gameplay and best graphics around.
Crysis 1 comes out and console versions are focused on, lukewarm reception.
Your logic is fucked up Raven_Nomad

[PS360PCROCKS]

"We see what Crysis 2 can look like when they do things that way, so why do it the other way?"

Ya we have seen it. No DX11, no destruction, shit physics and particles, low res 512x512 textures, no graphical options whatsoever and so on.

Crysis 2 on PC is awful, your claim is complete stupidity.

"I admit I was excited when I saw the BF3 footage, then I heard it was all P.C. and I kind of pushed the idea of buying the game out by the wayside."

lol the fact you even thought for a second that was console footage cements your fate in the unknowledgeable crowd.

[debian_zac]

I think your main point is duel sided.

console games on pc end up being low quality for pc

pc games on console end up being low quality for gaming

[CrimsonEngage]

Going to be buying this for the 360. I can't wait.

[Dart89]

Until i see some console game play, i'm gonna be on the edge of getting this.

[gypsygib]

Games aren't all about graphics, BFBC2 has some of the best MP around so even if the game looked like that I'd still love it.

[Genkville]

This will have co-op. Offline - no doubt, Online -???

[BeastlyRig]

I'm buying it for PC! but I hope it turns out well for consoles!

I aslo can't wait for cry engine 3 sdk this august!!

[2fk]

wow BF3 will blow away BFBC2 and any COD

[ATiElite]

So happy to see a big push in gaming technology. This is by far the biggest push forward since Metro 2033.

Crysis 2 was such a disappointment unlike Crysis 1 which broke every PC's graphics card. Crysis 2 could run on my toaster. DX9 on steroids...meh!

To be fair it would be nice to see some BF3 console footage...maybe they are saving that for E3. Anyway BF3 PC is what video gaming is all about....well for those of us that play on Enthusiast settings.

Happy Happy Joy Joy...wait! where did you buy BF3 for $32 at?

[PS360PCROCKS]

Ya for real. Metro 2033 maxed out at 1080p I can get like 55-65FPS or so in SLI GTX 560. Crysis 2 running on ONE GTX 560Ti at 1080P in 3D at max will net me around 50FPS. i turn on SLI and it hits easily over 100+

[SpOrkyE]

hey guy what he means with ''both audiance deserve the same feature''????
that's mean console get 64 player too????
or something else

[-MoOkS-]

If they have health regen and all the crap stuff from bad company, im not buying this game.

They should keep it exactly like BF2

[zeksta]

Exactly! God I loved BF2 for what it was, Each class was needed for a specific role, where as now you can overly-customize it too much.

[SpOrkyE]

@-MoOkS-
im with u

[SLEDGE]

I just hope there is a Huge amount of weapons in the game.
After seeing they droped down to 4 classes, I'm slighlty scared that the weapon pool is gonna be in the BC2 amount(Which IMO was way to small :( )

And make firing a rocket be as same as in Day of defat:source, Where you have to AIM down the sight of the rocket launcher before you can fire.
That way we can hindre the Gustav spamming to a degree, without kicking everybody to the gurb.
Also, if they go to that lenght, they may as well requier that for the noobtubes as well, so it doesnt end up like mw2.
And then... they might as well add a 6 barreled noobtube.

...

Oh please just add the Javlin rocket launcher :S

[DAS692]

Did anyone notice that he said Co-op? I wonder if it's split screen, or Online... Or both...