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Battlefield: Bad Company 2 Xbox 360 vs. PC - Graphics Check

Videogameszone published a lot of screenshots, which compare the PC (beta) with the Xbox 360 (demo) version of Battlefield: Bad Company 2. Hint: Click on "Screenshot in HD" to view them in original size.

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SebTh5229d ago

Srsly: great game! kkthxbye

toaster5229d ago

Looks like PC version has better lighting/shadows. You can tell even in the first slide, the way the gun has more details and not just black. Maybe it could be the angle at which the 360 screen was taken but that's just what I see.

But on the PC version I also see a bit more bloom than what I like.

Still, both versions look great. More polish, destructible environments, better lighting.

BF:BC2 >>>>> MW2.

StanLee5229d ago

"BF:BC2 >>>>> MW2."

I know a lot of people would love to believe that and I, being a long time critic of Modern Warfare 2, would love it to be true, but it isn't. The game isn't better than Modern Warfare 2 and certainly wont have the same sustainable community as the Call of Duty franchise.

corneliuscrust5228d ago

POUNDS mw2 INTO the ground. mw2 just fails to recognize that fact because the ground doesnt deform in mw2

seriously

BF:BC2>>>>>&am p;gt ;>>>>>>>& amp;g t;>>>>>>> & gt;>>>>>>> ; >>>MW2

simplyRealistic185228d ago

this game is not better than mw2, stop being delusional, seriously this game is still bf:bc 1 just with more polish and another setting, the guns don't have that realness mw2 have, the sniper are lame , this game is underwhelming compared to how much people hype it

and this coming from a guy that was hoping it was better than mw2 so i can get rid of mw2

Maddens Raiders5228d ago (Edited 5228d ago )

I wish you would change your name mate, because I love Stan Lee and his entire body of work 10x over. But everytime I see his name here on N4G it's usually followed by a very forgettable statement.

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MW2 is for pup tent camping, twitch shooting noobs, BFBC2 is for warriors. end of.

a_squirrel5228d ago

Dude, this game is awesome. I played MW2, it's worse than COD4 by far.

Exuce me while I run over someone with a tank, oh wait, you can't do that in COD...

SoX FireBlade5228d ago

Honestly I think I'll play this one more than MW2

too many glitches in MW2

me and my friends are playing now and they think that they will leave MW2

superrey195228d ago

What settings are they running the PC version on? Cuz they don't seem to have much (if any) AA on.

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thabigboss5229d ago

either way great experience for all systems

BeaArthur5229d ago

Agreed, I was far more impressed by the demo than I thought I was going to be.

Perjoss5229d ago

getting the 360 version for Live and I don't really fancy the PS3 controller for first person shooters. But both console versions win over the PC for me as I like my sofa (or couch, depending on where you're from).

pippoppow5229d ago (Edited 5229d ago )

But both console versions win over the PC for me as I like my sofa (or couch, depending on where you're from

PC+HDTV=couch also.

+ PC also gets dedicated servers.

Dev8 ing5229d ago

Another reason why the PC kicks the crap out of consoles is the fact that you can use your 360 and PS3 controllers to play on PC. Yeah sure you don't want to have a mouse and keyboard while on the couch but that doesn't mean you can't use a controller.

MmaFanQc5229d ago

more players on pc than on the console version(and way WAY much better control)

beans5229d ago

I didn't know my 360 controller could work with my PC. How do you get them to connect? PM or Link anybody please?

StanLee5228d ago (Edited 5228d ago )

Isn't using a controller to play the PC version of an FPS sought of defeating the purpose of having a gaming PC? In that case, just buy a $300 console. What this mean is you're simply a graphics whore because all 3 versions would ultimately play the same. As a matter of fact, you may be at a disadvantage using a controller on the PC since adjustments may not be made to accommodate a controller; like increased auto aim.

champ215228d ago

@beans

just plug it into the usb slot it will work. you might need to get drivers from the microsoft website.. if you are using windows xp.

with vista and windows 7 they get the driver themselves.

you can use the ps3 controller on the pc too.. with motionjoy.. its awesome.

i been using ps3 controller on pc wirelessly now.. only difference is pc games are cheaper. and pc runs at full hd 1080p + the frame rates are untouchable by consoles.

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Dev8 ing5229d ago

Considering that would be the better comparison (PC and PS3 both being betas while the 360 is a demo).

God of Gaming5229d ago

Demo for the PS3 isnt out yet. Next Thursday they will be able to do those shots. Keep in mind the demo is a new level, not the one that was used in the beta.

But knowing DICE and knowing how BC1 looked the PS3 and 360 versions will be just about the same.

Godmars2905229d ago

Still, there are pictures of the PS3 beta floating around.

wicko5228d ago

PS3 beta used a different level so I guess it would be hard to compare. Demo for PS3 should be out within a week or so though.

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Dev8 ing5229d ago

Anyone else sick of these PC 360 comparison shots? I mean what kind of PC are they using where the graphics on a console are even remotely close to it. A major difference between console and PC is that these multiplats run at higher than 60fps on PC while consoles struggle with 30fps and that is really hard to see in a screen shot, nigh impossible actually. But the aliasing in the PC version is half as bad as the 360 so I am guessing 4X AA.

Pandamobile5229d ago (Edited 5229d ago )

Would be a better comparison if they actually ran the PC version on the highest settings... Some anti-aliasing wouldn't hurt either.

But either way, BFBC2 is one of the nicest looking games I've ever played. Frantic action with great gameplay means it'll keep me busy for a long, long time.

Dacapn5229d ago

Maybe those are just bad screenshots, but all this time I thought the game was at KZ2 status visually, from the videos I'd seen. These screenshots make the game look like it's on par with MAG :/

Either way, I'm trading MW2 for this. I hate that game.

OpenGL5229d ago (Edited 5229d ago )

I was in the PS3 closed beta a few months back and it did not look nearly as good as Killzone 2. Keep in mind though that this is a multi-platform title with a shorter development cycle. It also likely has a much smaller development budget.

The PC version on the highest detail settings should look quite a bit better than the other two versions.

harshtruth5228d ago

pc gamers always complain about the pc settings not being turned all the way up in these game comparisons... ps3 gamers complain about the same thing when compared to the 360...All machines should be ran at their highest settings and then compared... then multiplat graphics would look like this Pc>>>>>ps3=360. .. then for exclusives pc>ps3>>>360...

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20 Amazing Games That Have Completely Disappeared From Storefronts

Cultured Vultures: In the spirit of preserving some kind of history of this industry, we’ve decided to list some of the best games that you just simply can’t get hold of digitally at the minute.

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TheEnigma31391d ago

I just started playing Spec op. I've had it for years on steam and forgot about it. Such a good game.

EvertonFC91d ago (Edited 91d ago )

Fantastic game,.so underated

Cacabunga91d ago

Yes great game spec ops! Since the time we’ve been asking sony to make one:/

Auto Modelista.. a PS2 capcom racer!! A blast to play and great graphics!
Maximo!
Rival Schools!

LordoftheCritics91d ago

Spec Ops: The Line was super dark.

Incredible story.

SheenuTheLegend91d ago

all the games in the above list are bang on. this is the only reason we need backwards compatibility and physical presense of games for the upcoming future, no matter what.

Yi-Long91d ago

Honorable mention to the excellent Driveclub, one of the best racing games of all-time and one of my favourite games ever.

melons91d ago

yes! incredible rain effects; so good to drive along in rain with your Spotify playlist blaring

Skuletor91d ago

I really wanted a MotorStorm using the same engine, Driveclub is easily one of the best looking games on PS4 and I'm surprised they didn't even give it a PS4 Pro patch.

ravens5291d ago

Yes indeed. May just install it on my PS5. You know, physical copy and all.

monkey60290d ago

I adored Driveclub and the Bike expansion. I also loved Motorstorm. Evolution shutting down was a crime

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darthv7291d ago

Outrun Online Arcade, Sega Rally Online Arcade, After Burner Climax... all good stuff. I keep my 360 hooked up to play these as well as the TMNT games that were also delisted.

Skuletor91d ago

I have quite a few of these. Timed licenses suck.

Terry_B91d ago (Edited 91d ago )

wow...I have all of them except the Nintendo ones either in physical or digital version.

Also..Deadpool the Game is missing on that list.

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EA’s best multiplayer games have now shut down for good

Battlefield Bad Company 2, Dead Space 2, Crysis 3, and a handful other EA games have finally had their online services shut down.

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OtterX166d ago

I had no idea that Bad Company 2 was still running, and only now that I know, I want to jump on! 😥

SonyStyled165d ago

I was able to find games in the Vietnam dlc on ps3 the last week. There were articles on here about the server closure when it was announced in April

DaReapa165d ago

BF1943 is the only online MP game that I was genuinely interested in. Been playing since launch 14 years ago. Hate that I couldn't put in as much time to play as I'd hoped for during the final week.

Inverno165d ago

I got really into 43 when I bought Bf3, and preferred it. Everything that I disliked or found annoying about Bf3, wasn't an issue in 43. Too bad they never bothered releasing it on PS4 or PC.

1nsomniac165d ago (Edited 165d ago )

Dead Space 2...... I wasn't even aware that had multiplayer. Nevermind that it was apparently one of their best multiplayers!

anast164d ago

Once people stop buying micros, these companies close the doors.

Xenial164d ago

Dead Space 2 multiplayer had been hanging on for years - I'd boot my PS3 up to see some familiar names in lobbies. This will definitely be missed!

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Battlefield Legacy - Sunsetting Announcement

EA: "As we close in on 15 years since the release of Battlefield 1943, and Bad Company™ 1 & 2, we are announcing that their journey is coming to an end."

darthv72429d ago

This reminds me... I have ME on my PS3 hdd. Never really played it, but it was free.

XiNatsuDragnel429d ago

Digital future ppl is good they say nope imo

Eidolon429d ago

And it still says nothing about being able to downloaded even when it's off the storefront, that's a huge ouchie for some who somehow still have it in their backlog...

Shane Kim429d ago

Dont make it an issue when it's not. If you haven't played it in 15 years, chances are you'll never play it.

isarai429d ago

That all digital future sure looks great!

/s

zidane1341429d ago (Edited 429d ago )

Online game servers shut off eventually all the time. Doesn’t matter if you have the disc or not. Even if you have the disc, it’ll be just paperweight unless the game lets you connect directly to a friend or LAN play.

isarai429d ago (Edited 429d ago )

Read the article bro. They are delisting the games, including mirrors edge which is an offline game. Online servers i can understand, not being able to buy/download the games anymore? Completely separate issue, especially seeing as how some these games had lengthy sp campaigns and not just mp.

zidane1341429d ago

@israrai, you can still buy the disc for less then 10$. Hardly a loss.

TheEnigma313429d ago

You shouldn't have to buy the disc, that's the issue.

OhReginald428d ago (Edited 428d ago )

Some brilliant minds created servers to keep these old online games alive. A lot of ps2 and ps3 games that had there servers shut down a long time ago have been restored by fans to keep it going. Warhawk, killzone 2, socom 2/ confrontation, resident evil outbreak series, etc.

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DankSinatra428d ago

The disc still exist. I don’t understand the issue. You guys are upset about that “all digital future” yet these games are not “digital only”. Hell digital only is a minority in the gaming world and so far we haven’t moved into it, the only digital only games are games as a service or online only games, which end up failing in the end.

This is no different than a store that stops selling old games, just go and buy a copy somewhere else. So which is it, you hate all digital or you like it? Make up your mind.

isarai428d ago

Talk about missing the point entirely. I'm not going to sit here and explain it to you, figure it out.

DankSinatra428d ago

Talk about whining about something and not wanting to explain from an off handed sarcastic original comment.

I got the point just fine. You’re literally complaining about something that has an easy alternative to it.

ManMarmalade428d ago

I don't think you got the point

DankSinatra428d ago (Edited 428d ago )

@ManMarmalade

No I got it, it has to do with the push towards a future of all digital and reprocussions of losing games. Something I already stayed that hasn’t happened nor is it large enough right now to cause any issues as the games that are all digital are online only to begin with or make up the minority of games

So I’ll say it again, the disc still exists for these games that are over a decade old and can still be played easily. You guys are contradicting the whole “we don’t want a digital only future” crying when the dude I originally responded to stated:

“Read the article bro. They are delisting the games, including mirrors edge which is an offline game. Online servers i can understand, not being able to buy/download the games anymore? Completely separate issue, especially seeing as how some these games had lengthy sp campaigns and not just mp.“

So again, which is it? Do you hate all digital or do you want it?

Inverno429d ago

On PC I don't think it's much of a problem but I'm sad to see BF43 being shut down. I haven't played it in a while since it's stuck on PS3, but i preferred it way more over BF3. It was the lack of invisible barriers which made it better for me.

badz149429d ago

BFBC2 was still the best overall package offered by the franchise so far IMO

porkChop429d ago

Absolutely. BC2 was such a great game. It's a shame we never got BC3.

P_Bomb428d ago

I had a great run on Bad Company 2. Pound for pound, as solid a BF package as there’s been.

InUrFoxHole429d ago

Does anyone play the last BF anymore? I searched crossplay servers and it was 20 people the most on all the servers? Can never find a game

SonyStyled429d ago

The last BC you mean? I was still able to find 10v10 on ps3 2 years ago on NA servers during the evenings. I have all the free and paid dlc installed, but there want any matches in the Vietnam dlc.

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