UT3 on PS3 Holding Its Own

Unreal Tournament III sales may not be strong on the PC, but reviews have been positive for the latest installment in the frag-fest series. It appears outlets -- deviating from standard practice -- are trying to view the PC and PS3 versions under different lenses. The PC version (per usual) is the better option if you've got the rig to handle the Unreal Engine 3 game, but the PS3 version wasn't a toss-away port here. The reviews below are from the PS3 version of the UT3 reviews.

[Irving]

I'll be picking it up coming week. This plus Warhawk DLC should keep me busy on PSN for a long time.

[IcemanK2]

I just rented it two days ago and I can say this is one of the more fun FPSs I have played in a long time. Very intense fast paced game that brings the same level of fun and intensity that I loved with Quake 3 Arena with better graphics, gameplay and physics of course.

[dachawk]

Just picked up UT3. I've only gone a few levels ... Great game. Love the theme music. Reminds me of unreal championship ... which I thought was amazing. High def video pops out at you. Great saturated colors.

[jack who]

ill pick it up 4 my 360 with better online n voice chat

[ErcsYou]

And exactly WHEN are you going to be picking that up???

I thought xboxers didnt "wait b3eyond"

EDIT: 4 month's?? where did you get that info from or did you just pull it out of your @ss

[bruiser81]

Whats better about the online? it a serious question i'm not picking

@3.3 I actually do have it for the xbox and no i dont know the difference. To be honest i didnt even like that one as much.

[jack who]

if you call a 4 month wait beyond sure..........if you played Unreal Championship on xbox 1 you would no wat i mean by better online

[HarryEtTubMan]

" better online and voice chat" ....Last time I checked.... PS3 was the console with Bluetooth!!! I guess u also sisnt know that just 2 days ago Sony made a ANNOUNCEMENT that in by 2008 Playstation Network have EVERYTHING Xbox Live and even iTunes does... Downloadable movies, music, Ingame massaging, invites, friends listys. EVERYTHING. Plus 3D Acheivements and Playstation HOME online Community... while ur stuck with the little JUNKBOX. hahahaha The 360 will NEVER be as good as the PS3. The PS3 will blow is away more and more as the years go by... just like it did last week in sales hahahahahahah

[mistertwoturbo]

how can you say it has better online when you obvoiusly don't have a PS3 and cant play the PS3 version.

retard.

[BubblesDAVERAGE]

I dont know why xbots keep saying online is better when on the 360 whihc is simple not true..maybe features but gameplay with no lag on the psn vs laggy live they really cant compare...

[Kleptic]

don't worry about him...he is completely wrong anyway...

the 360 version WILL NOT be superior in any way when it comes to online gameplay and content...more or less confirmed by Epic...

there are all kinds of problems currently with the UGC sharing options with XBL...which are basically slim...that is why the game was delayed on the 360 in the first place...

and the PS3 version has VOIP you tard...why do people keep saying that?...what multiplayer PS3 games do not have voice chat?...I own every worthwhile multiplayer game right now, and they all have it...

give credit where credit is due...the PS3 has 100% recieved the superior console version of this game...its on time, and isn't gimped in anyway whatsoever...the 360 version will most definitely have UGC restrictions when compared to that of the PS3, deeply cutting the overall potential of the game...

[THE TERMINATOR]

And with crapper graphics and slower framerate to boot

[PS3PCFTW]

happy rrod

[Kain81]

will be inferior to the PS3-version because 360 will not have all the maps and thre will be no Mods.

Edit: please 360 fanboys or trolls or what they call, Stop disagreeing with Facts.
If you cant handle the reality go back to you imagination world

[Danja]

your 100% correct the 360 version will be inferior...main reason not all 360's have a HDD...!!

ohh yeah there online servers are Laggy also..!!

[FamilyGuy]

The game is great. I cant go online without staying there for at LEAST 2 hours. It's so hard to pull myself away from it. PS3 owners BUY THIS GAME! It has the keyboard and mouse support if you want it and if you dont the online mode also gives you the option to:
Only play against those using a keyboard and mouse
Only play against those using PS3 controllers
Play against any

Pick this game up. I literally time how long it took from "connecting" to being in-game and it was 13seconds. The only game beating it in on-line speed right now would seem to be the seemless integration of online play on the BURNOUT DEMO.

On UT3 can can also play your campaign mode online with friends so thats great too.

[bruiser81]

i was playin this game last night and could have sworn that it had voice chat

[Guwapo77]

You are correct. UT3 on PS3 has voice chat but there is a problem with it...it works sometimes. I still haven't been able to get mine to work but I can hear other people talking. For keyboard and mouse users, pressing the "B" button is suppose to allow you to transmit...doesn't work for me nor right on the D pad. A little frustrating to say the least...but with UT3 the only real time you could use chat is during Warfare.

[Darkiewonder]

but my god I really wanted Rock Band for ps3. they just got at least a dozen in stock for both 360 and ps3 ;(

Gonna see if my brother can get it for me for christmas lol.

but anyways. haven't played UT3 yet. installing the game to the HDD. But i did get a taste playing the PC Demo though.

[DEADEND]

I'll be playing this next week Wednesday after XMAS, if anyone wants to play online with me just message me my PSN ID: is DEADEND6

Edit: Why the hell did someone disagree with what I said? I didn't say anything negative or fanboyish at all. I swear there's some thing wrong with this site there's just too many crazy @ss fanboys going around disagreeing with people for no reason. This site used to be great a while back but now it's just sad to see it ruined by fanboys.

[paracardium]

Game clearly out does anything that 360 could possibly handle.UT3 is a must have on PS3 see you all online!!!!!!

[Bladestar]

ohh give me a break... lol.. that's the problem with Sony fanboys.. the get one good game.. and all of the sudden.. the Xbox 360 can handle it... why do you have to bring flame to you own articles.. and then later on.. b!tch about it... in case you didn't know.. this game is currently being developed for the xbox 360... isn't common sense that if the xbox 360 wouldn't be able to handle it... that would not be the case? You should put a sticker in your monitor saying, "Reminder: I can only say, [Game clearly out does anything that 360 could possibly handle.] for exclusive games... since it's not possible to prove me wrong..."...

If there is something that a game being ported to the xbox 360 can't do; they would probably leave it out... same goes the other way around... it's not on the interest of the developers to piss gamers by making a game inferior.. this goes both ways... Do you actually think that XBox 360 gamers will buy an inferior port 6 months after the release of the PS3 version? too many games out there... Epic would be risking their relationship with the fan they created on the xbox 360... and killing all their chances of even making the money they spent back... Epic does this... and I am telling you... I wouldn't even buy the next Gears...

[Edwin1989]

yeah you're right, but that is what all fanboys do, not sony fanboys only :)

[FamilyGuy]

They say it's choppy/needs a patch to fix it

BTW, that transporter gun is Friggin Sweet! It's cool to shoot youself then quickly switch to a gun, still while in=-air, and and rain shots down unexpectedly. You gotta be quick ;) This is in the capture the flag mode, not sure if the others have that teleport gun...

[bruiser81]

the patch if for the mods, and maybe the overcrowded and sometimes laggy servers sometimes. I think overcrowded servers are better than empty ones.

[Milkman541]

I'll be picking it up next week...Warhawk...CoD4...and now UT III....Online Heaven!

[Bladestar]

I remember lots of people (specially anti-microsoft people) flaming ShadowRun about the Keyboard vs Controller.

Are PS3 gamers using a controller having to stay away from people using a keyboard? Does it feel like people using keyboard have an unfair advantage?

@FamilyGuy - thanks for that info I didn't know you can filter who you want to play based on what input device they are using.

Another question... can PS3 gamers play against PC gamers... concidering the fact that PS3 with keyboard = PC in terms of gameplay?

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EDIT:
WOW... what did I do this time? These are valid questions.. that everyone can benefit from... why 8 disagree?

[gamesR4fun]

I would say a good k/m player has a big edge over any controller user so ya its nice ut3 has the option to filter them out if wanted...

Has for playing ps3 vs pc well it was originally in the work its been scrapped has they felt it would take away from the pc version (updates and so forth being slowed down by sony and having the game running at the console speed) Now if the ps3 version sells better than the pc who knows they might throw out a patch (certainly wont hurt sales on either imo)
The only real pc compability at this point is the promise of being able to run pc generated mods on our ps3 version of ut3...

[Marceles]

No, even though you can filter the controller settings, the speed is still locked to a console speed...so PC owners would still dominate from the PC version being faster. The PC owners would probably have more lag as well since everyone's setup differs while PS3 owners all have the same setup obviously, but playing on a dedicated server on the PS3 is a good multiplayer experience...no lag and everything is fair from the controller filters.

[pharmd]

ebgames has it slated for preoder as of 5/1/08 but thats still pending M$ allowing its users to create their own mods, either way, wait if you want thats ur call, its not gonna be worth it cuz by the end of the year you'll have moved to the ps3 anyway. love the game, the online is so fast paced and just like it claims, THE BEST FRAG FEST..... also love doing the campaign online, nice feature.

it seems the more great games the ps3 gets the more trolls wanna pop up while they wait for their gaysixty to get fixed!!!!

damn trolls are disagreein, go play ur machine if it isnt broke and if you can find a fun game!!!

[FamilyGuy]

@ Bladestar- i don't think we can play against pc version players.

K/M advantage?: I have been choosing "any" and i never felt an unfair advantage but then again, it doesnt announce which player are using keyboards so i wouldn't know if they do better.
The game is too fast paced for having a keyboard to matter. Im a controller user and have never really been into pc gaming so im pretty quick in response time with the standard controller.

[Marceles]

I feel the same way...if anyone was using a K/M I haven't noticed. There's no real dominate player if there was someone using K/M, it's not that huge of an advantage in my opinion.

[40cal]

Picked it up on launch day and have been loving it. This game moves so damn fast with no lag or frame rate issues. The mouse and keyboard are not needed as I was playing with some people on the PC version and they could not believe that I was owning them with the sixaxis. I am greatly looking forward for the mod patch. Cant wait to see what the PC gamers come up with.

[ErcsYou]

NO review does this game justice if you have never played a Unreal game Before.(like me)

This game blew my mind. I had heard good things about it but it is better than i ever expected.
This game feels Hardcore. Its fast and furious. The dodge and double jump features bring a new experience to PS3ers. Jump boots also rock and are needed to pick up damage Amps which helps those killing spree's.
Another pleasant suprise is the speed freak mutator that brings this game to the same speed as the PC version. This game rocks

Edit: i would try a older UT game but i have too may games to play as it is... Uncharted,COD4 and warhawk need love too. do you any tips for a n00b?

I have a mouse and keyboard but i prefer my FragFX. I can play in controller only rooms and murder all. plus i use L1 instead of X for my jump button...now i can dodge and aim at the same time ... I love the link gun and flak cannon

[TwissT]

If you love UT3 so much you should try the original, yeah it may be old but its fun factor is off the hook.

[segasage]

this game will sell way more on the xbox 360, even with a couple months head start on the PS3. Just watch..

Good game by the way but UT have never had mass appeal on consoles, don't expect halo like numbers...not gonna happen.enjoy

Guys like you below, it will be a joy when it happens.

360 is not going anywhere.

[bruiser81]

I am not an Epic employee so i honestly could care less how it sell on the 360, what do that have to do with anything anyway. Even if thats the case it doesnt take away from the fact that its a great game. Thats if it comes out, seems to me epic have their hands full. If it comes to the 360 a year form now will anyone really care? Did anyone really care about VF5?

[Xemnas]

Lol the xbots are on their last stand their about to fade away with their system.......RIP 360 you put up a good fight.........i think.

[40cal]

I thought that the cats I was playing on the mouse and keyboard where playing the PC version friday night. I guess there I go thinking again. LOL

[El_Colombiano]

Hey somebody clear this up for me. Can you talk to your friends while playing Unreal Tournament on the pS3 or not? and how many people can play at once? 16? 32? 40?

[ErcsYou]

By pushing right on the dpad you can toggle on the voice chat..( no option yet for mic always on)

16 players max and a speed freak mutator that runs the ps3 version at the same speed as the PC version

[Maddens Raiders]

purchase this great game.

[FamilyGuy]

The attach rate of 360 games is surprisingly high so i wouldn't doubt it. But a 6 month (?) or so head start is nothing to laugh at. It'll probably have something the PS3 version doesn't as compensation and motivation/incentive to buy.

I wonder how well Lost Planet for the PS3 will sell...

How many can play- I think it's like 12. I usually just jump in a game without looking at the boards so im not sure :/
Can you chat- Yes, but it doesnt work very well.
Chat wise, im currently stealing my internet connection from my neighbors wireless signal. I only have %25 AT MOST so chat is always choppy/low for me.

[TwissT]

I cannot wait to get my hands on this amazing game. See you UT people online.

[Swatfish]

is a really great game.AND YEAH!It´s an AAA Shooter!Hope 360 version will be as god as the PS3 version cuz of the old dvd format.They need to install much of utIII on their HD.360 users need some luck to get all the maps(and some mods?) on their version of UTIII next year ;(...9GB isn´t really much

[mistertwoturbo]

UT3 cant be installed on core 360's. Which I feel bad for those poor guys who has a core. And then ending up spending another $100 for a stupid 20gb HDD. On the PS3 for $100 you can get a 100gb+ and call it a day.

[DJ]

I'm thinking of picking it up in a week or so.

[mistertwoturbo]

I believe it's 16 player online and depending on the mode. I know 8 vs 8 might not sound like much. But UT3's insane pace makes it seem like you're fighting 40 people.

[omfg_111]

2 - 16 players online ...

[shysun]

8 vs 8 It's fast paced bro! :)

[Guwapo77]

2-16. Epic is already talking of upping it to the same as the PC version. 16 is pure mayhem... I feel 16 is the perfect amount for the size of the maps.

[shysun]

The more I play this game, the more I love it. I still can't use voice chat WTF?

[Baba1906]

does UT3 have splitscreen of anykind?

[mistertwoturbo]

Supposedly Epic is working on a update to include splitscreen.

[Baba1906]

oh ok, i love splitscreen, its a lot of fun. allways loved UT so i guess im buying it anyway. but a splitscreen patch would be amazing.

[Zhuk]

UT3 sales will bomb, I will be surprised if they hit over 200k next NPD, even 100k is pushing it

[the worst]

u cant play it
because your a bum
hahaha

[ravinash]

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[INehalemEXI]

I have a pc that would run it np but I will get the ps3 vers. For my PSN collection. Consoles should have a free network like PC IMO.

They need to find a way to take the subscription fees out of MMO's on PC/console too. Gold farming to pay 4 your fee doesn't count as a solution either.

[chanto23]

i bought it yesterday and i didnt like it at all...this game is Gears on steroids...same graphics (well i should say better graphics considering the size of the maps, players and vehicles, but i think the Unreal Engine its starting to show its age) but in 1st person and wayy faster. Personally i liked Gears more...UT3 is a pure PC shooter and im not into those...ill keep playing COD4

[scrillakiller]

from what ive seen 360 can do this game.i have a ps3 and i own ut3.enviorments are superior to gears but charecter models are not.i think 360 can do this one folks.now games i dont think 360 can do are uncharted ratchet and clank and heavenly sword.Ut3 is fun but nothing tops warhawk which i also own.anyway u guys can take that how u want to whether ur an xbox or ps3 fan

[stennexxx]

This game is wicked for the PS3. I use to play it on the PC. No more. PS3 version in fast enough or too fast. Either way great job by Epic.Looking forward to Unreal on the PS3.

[nitramn4g]

Well, I just can't wait until they release the real version of UT3 on 360. True multiplayer action is comming!!!!!

[scrillakiller]

yeah ok.it will be the same game and as i stated above it aint better than warhawk.its really like a 360 game if u ask me with the 16 player max

[eddierivera]

Okay,, some dude just said he will get UT3 for the 360 cause its got better online and voice chat,,,, omg,, isnt that a stupid comment? Its got voice and also, the ps3 would have better online than the 360 anyways cause users can make their own maps on the ps3 you fool. Im getting really sick of people talking crap about stuff they have no idea about. Its getting to the point where 360 users are lying so much they actually believe what they say,,,, though i would have to give it to the 360,,, halo has more responsive veichles. wich to me is a big issue,,, im not a sony fan boy, or a 360 fan boy,, i just know the differance between the two systems. You dont even have to be smart to figure out the differance, you just need a little common sense. I think the 360 has some great games and online support,, but sony is going to excede what the xbox has done,, and turn the ps3 into a lifestyle changer,, pretty soon ps3 users will beable to communicate with cell phones, thats just crazy,, i havent even heard xbox trying to implement anything different in the online since launch, besides deciding to keep a closed network and divx,, wich the ps3 is currently activating in a firmware update,,

[shysun]

I can't use the voice chat, What am I doing wrong?

[jorellpogi]

I have already ordered this one and will be picking up on December 20.

[PS3n360]

I have given it some playtime but it drops the connection crashes constantly lags all over the place. Trading this piece of cr@p in ASAP. The stupid commentary is annoying as hell. Gonna get resistance instead. or warhawk.

[scrillakiller]

go with warhawk u cant go wrong.i think the reason urs is lagging is ur connection.just swicth it to pure servers and u should be fine

[Darkiewonder]

I know. impression can't really be made but I didn't have much time today [WAY Busy]

But the graphics. Godly. Period.

[AshleyRiot]

UT3 is awesome!!!

[TwissT]

Yes it is... yes it is

[Crazyglues]

and let me say it is amazing with the mouse, it's ok with the controller but trust me if you have a wireless mouse sync it up. Mouse and keyboard is the way to go, hands down.

You will be amazed. It just flows so much better and feels really good.

I turn the sensitivity of the mouse up to 16 - anything between 16 and 20 feels amazing, really fast and nice.

More FPS should use the mouse because the controller just can't do this many sensitivity points.

[Wii60_FTW]

finally a non-sh1tty PS3 game. amazing. and of course it had to come from epic, just like Gears. But Gears 2 will be much better than this game, and as a 360 owner (true gamer) I'll have both. lmao. enjoy kiddy big world, droids!!!