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Uncharted Drake's Fortune Only Using 30-50% of PS3's Power

In an interview the developers of Uncharted Drake's Fortune have stated that the game only uses about 30% of the PS3's power and upon completion of the game they will have only used about 50%.

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snoop_dizzle - 904 days 16 hours ago

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thats good.

I want to see more then.

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chitown - 904 days 15 hours ago

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FIRST AND FOREMOST: FLAME ON

newayz good to see the ps3's power and potential finally being utilized and not those fu(kin lame @ss lazy developers who throw peices of junk out there cause they whine "the ps3 is too hard to develop for so we're gonna throw half finished garbage out there" love naughty dog. they always have quality fun @SS GAMES. now bring on the JAK

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Blankman - 904 days 16 hours ago

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if tghey are on 30% now the'll prob reach 40 tops. i doubt they'll hit 50

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Floxnard - 904 days 15 hours ago

2.1 - nah

Devs say that stuff all the time. Hype this, hype that. I would take everything a dev says about "incredible ______" with a grain of salt.

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ALI G - 904 days 15 hours ago

2.2 - maybe they only using

50% of the cell power but what going to limit the games in this generation consoles is the very LIMITED RAM not how much power they have in CPU or GPU

EDIT@ 2.3 the idiot BELOW ME: i know they both have the same amount of RAM and both of them have only 512MB it is limited. TOTAL PRICK.
have look at number 25

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proudtobetom - 904 days 10 hours ago

2.3 - people still think this??

360 and PS3 have the same amount of ram exsept 360 is combined and PS3 is in two so get over it PS3's teconology is better just wait till 720 then there will be compotition

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ben hates you - 904 days 7 hours ago

2.4 - to settle your RAM arguments

RAM X360=512mb, PS3=512mb
Video RAM XENOS=512mb, RSX=256mb

FLOPS CEll 1.8 teraflops, xenon 1 teraflops

But you must take into account the CELL does do some GPU work

if you don't believe me, http://en.wikipedia.org/wik...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wik...

also neither uses directX10, Both use a modified DirectX9.0L

and if you still don't believe me i don't care

well i can't believe you disagreed that is what is in each system, the Cell does a lot hard to explain but, what ever!

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Dark_Overlord - 903 days 23 hours ago

2.5 - To Benisme

I might be wrong, but I was under the impression the RSX used a modified version of OpenGL

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drtysouf21 - 904 days 16 hours ago

3 - Nice

Can't wait to see how things look in about 2 years!

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QuackPot - 904 days 14 hours ago

3.1 - Yeah

Especially Resistance 2, Motorstorm 2....GoW3.

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TheExecutive - 904 days 15 hours ago

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How do they know what they are reaching if they do not know what 100% looks like? Its a guess, and a pretty shoddy one at that. On a side note this game looks SWEET!

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lol i didnt mean to type that i was thinking about something else...

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lVlemphizStylez - 904 days 15 hours ago

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programmers have tools that gauge the system...just like your own computer can tell you how much of your resources you're actually using...It really isnt that farfetched...

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hikikimori - 904 days 15 hours ago

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This is probably true of both consoles. So you must remember that the 360 games also will improve over the years and maybe even the Wii as well.
1st year games vs 5th year games are vastly different in technological prowess.

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Ring of Death - 904 days 15 hours ago

5.1 - u r rigth!

Best prof is resident evil code veronica n resident evil 4...there is a big deference. But i also think we are gona see this a lot with PS3, because make games 4 it is not as ez as it is 4 360.. for now hopefully until programmers get used of it.

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testerg35 - 904 days 15 hours ago

6 - ????

So if you're only planning on using 50% of total power, then are you a lazy dev? If you already have the tools to measure total utilization, then should the dev either add more things to ensure that he's using the most out of the console?

I mean I understand if later on the cycle of the console, devs are able to learn more about the in and outs on how the hardware works, thus able to achieve more, but if you already know how much percentage your tapping, which is < 100%, shouldn't they try for more (ie: add more graphical effects in the backround or something)?

Maybe I'm just not understanding....

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lVlemphizStylez - 904 days 15 hours ago

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they aren't trying for less than 100...but the program they write with the knowledge (or tips and tricks even) they have only utilizes X %...When more experience is gained on the platform, new tricks come to developers, less time is spent to get the same things done, so innovation can take place along with improvement...and a stride to using more of the resources ...You must remember a developer doesn't have infinite time and money to write one game...But things are learned each time...so less development time for the older things that were accomplished..

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testerg35 - 904 days 15 hours ago

6.2 - 6.1

What I'm saying is that if you already know and have the tools that tell you total cpu utilization, then you already know how much more you have to work with. They said that they are utilizing about 30%, which means they are either talking out of their ass (guessing on the potential of what they think the PS3 is capable of) or they have a tool from Sony.

I'm not knocking the game. It looks good to me and waiting to try it on my PS3.

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lVlemphizStylez - 904 days 15 hours ago

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i think youre still missing what Im saying...Writing code for a game is not as simple as saying...Ok I want better graphics there and explosions here...Hell have you ever used AutoCad or Pro E?? Those tools simplify drafting but still takes a TON of time given you have to reinvent the wheel on things and developers dont have an unlimited budget of money and time...Over time when tricks of the trade with working with the PS3 come into rotation, then new things can start happening..More resources can be put to use...Look at ps2 launch titles...then look at God of War...

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TheExecutive - 904 days 15 hours ago

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you both have different points, and both are good. Naughty dog knows how much they use, according their experience. They dont have the tools to know how powerful the ps3 is, and therefore is a guess upon their experience. The power statement is a guess, however as lVlemphizStylez says they arent lazy they are still learning the hardware of the ps3... see how you two were talking about different points and yet both were valid and good?

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Danielson - 904 days 15 hours ago

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good, i only expect it too look even better now, just kidding this game already looks amazing

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JustCallMeDaddy - 904 days 15 hours ago

7.1 - To tell you the truth...

... i don't like it, it just looks to common, just to give you an idea, it reminds me of "tomb rider: legends", just another adventure game. THAT'S JUST MY OPINION!. And guys, before you start attacking me, i have a ps3... and a 360.

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Ring of Death - 904 days 14 hours ago

7.2 - Its ok...

I dont tHink is such a good game is just that there is no much to chose...i think this game is a mix of TOM RAIDER N GRAND THIEF AUTO...LOL

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socomnick - 904 days ago

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Im with the guys above me its ok . Not something im waiting for game dont look that great gameplay footage ive seen looks ok just ok.

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LeonSKennedy4Life - 904 days 15 hours ago

8 - nice

Sessler, himself said this game ran flawlessly...without ever letting go of you. He said the action is non-stop...and it keeps you going and hunting.

This game will blow us all away, I'm sure. These guys reinvent the genre every generation!

According to Insomniac and Capcom, however...you really can't tell how capable the PS3 is. It was the same way with the previous Playstations. They don't have ceilings...so right now...there ARE no boundaries.

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Armyless - 904 days 14 hours ago

8.1 - A-typical technology has a "different" ceiling...

Appple, Linux, and pretty much anything German engineered also proves this aspect.

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codeazrael - 904 days 8 hours ago

8.3 - They all do have ceilings. It's called a glass ceiling

If all of the playstations had so much untapped potential, then why should we expect that to change with the ps3 with it being even more advanced? We hear a whole lot about power and even how much potential playstations had, but if that potential is never realized, then it doesnt matter if the ps3 have a "Flux Capacitor" the full power will never be used, just like it wasnt with the original xbox. So in that case, this generation it is not even wise to judge consoles by their potential, but by each game they release.

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Cook1eMan - 904 days 15 hours ago

9 - Developer BS

When are the developers for the PS3 going to stop saying were barely using all of the systems power. If they were then why don't they use it. They're the ones who repeat it over and over while Developers for the Xbox 360 have only said it a couple times but then pushed there game even further for the release date. In no way am I taking side since I no longer own both anymore, but it's time for the developers to shut the h*** up and actually do what they say it can do.

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TheExecutive - 904 days 15 hours ago

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well, this is their first title on the ps3. the 360 doesnt use all of its power and its in the second year. I mean come on, they need to put out a game. they developed many tools on their own, worked really hard and now its time to put the game out; even if it doesnt use 100% of a console.

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pwnsause - 904 days 7 hours ago

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IDK why you gotta say BS to developers, they make games for a living, so they know more than you...

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HeartlesskizZ - 904 days 15 hours ago

10 - lies

even tho this news dont affect me at all, this is fake, I can belive this game takes a lot of disk space but 30% of ps3's power is pure bull
noise. What? they have a termometor that saids how much of the power you using? ya right, if this was true all games would of be nice like splinter cell DA was crap for the ps3 so that means they used what? 10%
I believe and Is a fact games can get twice maybe 3 times better then now after a few years of development, look at God of War2, better looking then any game on ps2 3 years b4, but a dev tellin me how much power he using thats pure crap, if he made the game better then crysis since he got 50% left I may believe it, for now show some proof.

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lVlemphizStylez - 904 days 15 hours ago

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hit CTRL ALT DELETE on your computer...Bring up task manager...Click Performance tab...If your windows desktop computer can tell you these things, what really makes you think a developer doesnt have these tools for a platform that they work with for a living??

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JustCallMeDaddy - 904 days 14 hours ago

10.2 - --->lVlemphizStylez<--- X-)

A computer knows its own limits because they have been reached. But you are not going to tell me that there is a software out there that has taken full advantage of the ps3. Since the ps3's maximum power hasn't been reached yet, the limits are still unknown, therefore it's impossible to tell how much power of the console is being used.

All they did was just guess. For instance, i can guess that Gears of War takes about 40% to 55% of the 360's total capabilities.

Ps: I really hope you could add a reply to a reply. ;P

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Devilbringer - 904 days 14 hours ago

10.3 - Lol

Even if he lied or speaking the truth. OFc they have a system that tells how much power the ps3 is useing. cant belive ppl dont know this. they use compueters to check how much powers,cpu,ram, Heat they are useing on that game that way they sees how much power% they are useing on each game. IM shocked that ppl dont think they have that oO

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Merovee - 904 days 7 hours ago

10.4 - So no-one has stopped to think...

That maybe their code only requires them to utilize the PPC cores and like 2 SPE's and that's how they know how much of the processing power their going to be using huh? Gosh that would make A LOT OF SENSE WOULDN'T IT??

LOL @ people who like to talk like they know what their talking about.

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HeartlesskizZ - 904 days 15 hours ago

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Im tryin to find the game the said the samething about using only few power off 360 turn out to be a complete lie, I cuould be wrong but i thnk is unreal tournoment if anyone know the game they said same thing can u plz post it here

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JokesOnYou - 904 days 14 hours ago

13 - all talk

ps3forums + sony devs + sony= will overpromise & UNderdeliver as usual=

JOY

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Jenzo - 904 days 14 hours ago

13.1 - Yup yup

The same "just you wait" arguments again and again. Lots of barking, no biting. As long as the games don't look any better than the ones on the 360 I can't take their statements seriously. Same logic as my statement below...

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PSTripleOG - 904 days 5 hours ago

13.2 - Stop sucking your mothers wang

You just got owned. And the ps3. THE PS3 is starting to kick the ass off the xbox 80 oops 180 no wait 80. yepp Blu-ray wins, PS3 starting to use its true power, Killzone 2 looks amazing. I wonder. Enjoy your 80's so called power and over heating (all the time) because you will lose and i. I WILL take a drink and SAY PS3 JUST OWNED YOUR ASS.

Joy.

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HeartlesskizZ - 904 days 14 hours ago

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I raelly hope they can pull that off and not turn out to be a dissapointment like killz... i wont continue because it make me sad they cal CGI gameplay.

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Devilbringer - 904 days 14 hours ago

15 - dissapointment like killz??

Killzone 2 What?? you haven even seen it yet. Just w8 to E3 Before you start bashing the game dude.. i belive it will looks Awesome!

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Jenzo - 904 days 14 hours ago

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When I have sex I only use 40% of my penis size. It's actually a lot bigger than it looks...

macalatus - Boy you took it personal. Where is your sense of humor? Come back when you are old enough to interpret analogies.

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Devilbringer - 904 days 14 hours ago

16.1 - hehe ;P

Good Point =P

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macalatus - 904 days 13 hours ago

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And the full size of your schlong is probably the equivalent of a...AAA battery. So yeah, 40% of that size truly impresses the ladies...

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codeazrael - 904 days 7 hours ago

16.3 - LOL, Bravo to you and your 40%

I guess if I can only fit the head in, then I'm only using 10% of mine. Anyways, the ps3 and xbox 360 are mediums for developers, much like a canvas is to an artist. The value of a Picasso versus a finger painting done by a retard both on a canvas emphasizes the artist being the difference between a work of art through hard work based on that artist's ability. Personally, I'd rather have a Picasso hanging in my living room rather than a picture of a stickman painted by JellyBean, the wondertard.

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diMwitted - 904 days 1 hour ago

16.4 - lol @ mac

you alright man? you seem a little frustrated.

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macalatus - 903 days 21 hours ago

16.5 -

Dude, I knew what the hell you were talking about, and certainly knew that it was just "a humor". The analogy seems to be, a little too much, and just begging (I mean SERIOUSLY) to be sarcastically satirized. Hence, my post. But still, I'll admit that even I myself went a little too far in my reply.

LOL @ dimwitted,

You didn't get my joke either, bud, so I still get the last laugh! You got a perfect screen name (fits exactly you), though.

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diMwitted - 900 days 17 hours ago

16.6 - lol @ ^

a joke isn't good if only you get it and have to write an essay afterwards explaining how it was supposed to be funny.

last laugh.

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tehcellownu - 904 days 13 hours ago

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i cant wait till they have the end results!! its goin to be amazin..but i doubt they will be able to 50 percent..because there will always be more power in the ps3..uncharted is goin to kick butt and take name..so will heavenly sword..

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