Bioshock PS3 A Huge Flop?

GamersPlatform Reports: "We're almost three weeks away before the much anticipated release of Bioshock for the Playstation 3 but even before the game comes out, many fans that have played the demo has been disappointed rather than get excited..."

[cow moolester]

and cue Nasim and/or veryangry xbot.

Make sure to :
Mention Unreal Engine 3
Call me an Xbot at least 3 times
Randomly capitalise some words
Mention KZ2 or any other game you haven't played yet.
Mention sales figures even though they don't pertain to the story
Tell everyone your expectations for next week on how the Ps3 will outsell the 360 37:1 and how it's dead in all territories

[Veryangry_bot]

Its getting old how you constantly call everyone "Nasim".

Get a fking clue, stupid idiot.

Second of all, I dont give a fk about Bioshock. Especially not a demo.

So how bout you suck on that Balmer schlong some more. He aint hiring some f4g right now because of the hiring freeze but dont let that stop you from doing what you do best.

[karlostomy]

Still, can't blame him.. after bioflop ps3...

:(

[DavidMacDougall]

I played your level on LBP it was boring

[zimbo007]

BIOSHOCK has come to PS3

thats what matters

It was the only game on X360 worth getting and it is now on PS3

Hatena compared pictures where there are no major differences

We mention KZ2 cuz any x360 game look like a wii game vs KZ2

We mention sales cuz PS3 beats x360 in WW sales

We mention UT3 cuz it runs bad on PS3

We mention PORT cuz Bioshock was ported from x360 to PS3

[Montrealien]

In my opinion It was the only game on X360 worth getting and it is now on PS3.

In my opinion Hatena compared pictures where there are no major differences

We mention KZ2 cuz in my opinion any x360 game looks like a wii game vs KZ2.

We mention sales cuz we are brand whore losers that actually give a f*ck if PS3 beats x360 in WW sales, only brand whores would.

We mention UT3 cuz it runs bad on PS3

We mention PORT cuz Bioshock was ported from x360 to PS3.

/fixed :D

even with the crappy textures the game plays well, just be happy some people that only have a PS3 can enjoy this great game. that's all that really matters.

[play_b3yond]

I said it once and I'm saying it again.
When it comes to killzone 2 all the xbox fanboys say games are all about gameplay and story not graphics and now they are all whining because some websites say the game looks slightly better on 360. You people just make me laugh.

[Anton Chigurh]

@ nasim

YOu fail !!!

[kimi_maro30]

the demo is good the only bad in that demo is the big daddy"s corpse with a pixelated armor and other texture and graphics is the same with 360 so why all of u 360 fanboys mark it as a flop and remember it is a demo not the full game

[Quickstrike]

Holy sh** hell ya so true :)
I've been saying that Demo =/= final game and the bots lol so hard their 360 gets RRoD

[xunderx]

This is not worth $60, please think twice before purchase.
This crappy for cash porting game business is got to stop!
Either make an exact copy, make it better or dont charge full price.

[Tidus11]

Yea after the demo and all the good games coming out this month, I think I'll just rent it.... I hate rewarding lazy devolpers with my hard earned cash.

[dro]

i have been saying this since and i will say it again, bioshock will not sell well. look at lost planet for example;when it was relased on the 360 it sold a decent amount but after they ported it to the ps3 later on (i think like a year later;correct me if im wrong) it sold crap. most ps3 owners e.g me will not be bying this game, i have games like R2,lbp,motorstorm2,the AMAZING good looking wipeout hd ..e.t.c to play so y would i go and pay £45 for a game that came out last year... (-_-) (just download it for free on your pc,dont blame me blame the people that do piracy!!!) we all use pc to to log into n4g so no one can say that they dont have a pc :/

[Real Gambler]

Why would you pay twice the price when it's selling for $29.99 regular price, and will likely be on sale pretty soon????

[DavidMacDougall]

Yeah i was going to get it but if they aint going to put the work in i might not bother

[solar]

you can pick the game up for $19.99 on Steam. i laugh in the face of anyone who pays $59.99.

[Bnet343]

Xbox 360 version is not as cheap as the PC version. It's $36.99, but that's cheaper then the PS3 version.

http://www.amazon.com/BioSh...

Man, I don't understand why people jump the gun. "OMG!111 BioShock PS3 will look the best out of all!!1111" Then you get shot down. It's not worth it guys. Don't set yourselves up.

[PS3PWNSALL]

@dro - "so y would i go and pay £45 for a game that came out last year"

Because you don't have it yet! It's a great game! Why not buy it!?

[PS3Freak]

I work at rogers and we have the 360 version on sale for 29.99.. i dunno where u buy games but you should look into going somewhere else.
EDIT: i see you go to amazon..... apparently they have bad prices.

[theEnemy]

As what we have seen in the demo, this is not worth $60.

With only a few weeks away from release date(Oct 17 and 21) they should work 24/7 in order to fix those crappy textures and remove the blur effect or whatever they call it.

If they don't, Bioshock(PS3) will be obliterated by other PS3 exclusives and AAA multiplat games in Sales.

I hope they will somehow pull this off, I want to play Bioshock on my preferred console.

Oh btw, customizable controls or some control settings to choose from is welcome.

GL 2K.

[Montrealien]

pfff, any person whole claims to be, or wanst to be a gaming journalist and uses the word Flop in his title, fails at it incredibly. This is nothing but an amateur looking for some traffic.

[lowcarb]

You guys are all retarded seriously if you think Bioshock is not worth a purchase simply because the PS3 and it's limitations. LBP doesn't appeal to everyone and will get boring quick, RFOM2 is nothing more then a generic want to be Halo console shooter, Socom has it's faithful and won't push consoles, but Bioshock is the real deal and is going to be the hottest game on PS3 this holiday. You do have to remember that when the demo launched on 360 the game looked totally different after it was released. My 1st impression was the enemies looked like plastic but when the actual game released they had bumped it up quite a bit. You Sony fanboys go ahead and keep writing your tomb because eventually every game is going to start it's life on 360 and 720 and make ps3 and ps4 nothing more then a port monster..

[sak500]

@dro " i have games like R2,lbp,motorstorm2,the AMAZING good looking wipeout hd ..e.t.c to play"

Care to let us have your reviews of the above games. Do you have a gaming website where you can get all the unreleased games long before they even go golden?

ON TOPIC: For God's sake be thankful you get at least port of Bioshock. Check the reviewers, gamers, critcs view of the game from last year. Had 2K not done the ps3 iteration than you guys would again be calling them lazy and stuff. Can't u get it in your minds that ps3 is hard to develop even if the devs like Ubi, Valve and 2k are trying to bring the franchise, its looking more of challenge than its worth it.

You guys just want to complain about everything, go complain to sony for once for blindsiding you with a bluray player dressed up as a gaming console.

And if you're so worried about spending your $60 on this than save up another 130$ and pick up a 360 console and pick up used copy of bishock.

[callahan09]

Aaah the demo was plenty good. I liked it and I already beat the game on the 360. I'd play through the game again on the PS3 just because it's a fun one with trophies and I don't have many of them.

[r2kcipher]

i didn't notice any of these visual issues.. not saying they don't exist.. but personally i thought the controls were horrid, the gameplay doesn't appeal to me as much as i thought, and i felt like i was watching someones acid trip..

the game is not worth $60! imo

[whoelse]

Chances are they will soon reduce the price to a more respectable price.

[eagle21]

It's pretty obvious that Too Human is "garbage" on 360. And Mass Effect can't run properly on 360. Who is to blame? :)

[IaMs12]

This is a game worth 60 bucks when it first comes out, since it is already been out (Xbox and PC) for a year now it should start at 40. But with all the other games coming out like LBP, and Gears 2, this will be low priority considering it is an older game.

[outlawlife]

you do realize too human doesn't run on unreal right?

[jwatt]

I think there are alot of people who only own a ps3 who may pick this game up. I played the demo and it played well and I think the only people who will think it's a flop are fanboys and people interested in the console war. Everyone else will actually enjoy the game but if your a dual console owner you should have already played this game.

[LONEWOLF231]

lowcarb

I pity you especially if you actually believe the cr@p you say.

[nanometric]

Eemm, is it just me or Bioshock costs only 30 quid?

http://www.game.co.uk/PS3/A...

[izaiazofnazareth]

im getting this game because i always wanted to have it and its gonna be home compatible and have trophies. i love it. any1 who says otherwise is just cheap.

[Ateanboy]

Seriously...

This game got so hyped and got so many good remarks when it came out on the Xbox 360 that I was actually a little excited about it coming out on the PS3 too.

I played the demo last night, and the game is "meh" at best.

The demo starts from the beginning of the story, and I didn't feel angaged at all. I wasn't feeling it. I stopped playing before the demo finished.

It isn't even the fact that it's a port or has worse textures... It's just the fact that it's a SUCKY game!

I understand that it would get praised while on the Xbox 360, but that's because the Xbox 360 doesn't have many good games! That's gotta be why it was considered so good!!!

Cause in reality, this game is mediocre at best...

[Jake1111]

I own both the 360 and PS3. I finished bioshock on the 360 and thought it was a good game for that system. Does it compare to Sonys exlusives?? Not even close....

Would I buy it for PS3??? Not a chance. Even if the graphics were solid at 1080p I wouldnt waste any cash on it?

Why?

The game cant compete with the exclusives the PS3 is releases these next 8 months.

LBP
SOCOM
RFOM2
KZ2

Why waste your cash on a crappy port of a mediocure game when you have AAA games that are developed to take advantage of the PS3??

In my opinion, Sony is coming out with enough exlusives to not even consider the crappy ports of mediocure Xbox360 games.

I am actually selling my 360. It has been a coffee holder since Warhawk, Drakes, R&C and MGSIV came out on PS3.

Jake

[Cheeseknight28]

"I understand that it would get praised while on the Xbox 360, but that's because the Xbox 360 doesn't have many good games! That's gotta be why it was considered so good!!!"

God you're a moron. Did you not realize that this game got equally high remarks on the PC? Do you not realize that the PS3 has just as many garbage games as the 360? Are you that deluded? Go to gamerankings, look at the top 10 PS3 and 360 games - 360 is 92% and up, while PS3 is 87% and up. That's where your precious console sits.

I enjoy the PS3 and 360 equally - and Bioshock was easily my favorite game last year, the only games that came close were Super Mario Galaxy and Orange Box. I'm just glad I don't have to put up with such single minded fanboy trash such as yourself on a daily basis - I would probably go berserk.

Oh, and I love how this site thinks Bioshock is gonna be a huge flop when it's not even out yet. Not even Lair or Too Human got doomsday articles this early, most people were fairly optimistic about them. Perhaps people just want to complain about something?

[UnasFortuna]

This is truly disappointing that they could not have put out a better version or even an equal one. The textures I saw in the demo are not as bad as those I have seen on the web pictures; but they are not close to the 360 version. It really is a shame for this was a very good game for the 360 and would have made a great addition to the PS3 library. Will probably just rent it for the trophies and not buy it as planned previously. All in all though... I would recommend any ps3 users who have not played it on the 360 to at least rent it to give it a go for it is a great game despite some minor texture issues.

[red_ring_of_death]

YEA IM NOT BUYING
THIS GAME SHOULD BE $40

360 EXCLUSIVES GAMES LOOKS LAST GEN
COMPARED TO PS3 EXCLUSIVES GAMES

[Montrealien]

your so cute, being right all the time must feel amazing!

[tordavis]

Yeah, he's so right that he's got a ton of bubbles too.

[CyberSentinel]

....CONFIRMED!

Blind Lemmings, Stop Being A "Sony Jump Off" And "JUMP IN".

[theKiller]

everyone no one buy it, thats what 2k should get when they treat ps3 owners that badly!!

bioshock ps3 = FLOP

no point in buying it, they deserve it for making a crap port to the ps3 without using the advantages ps3 game them!

[La Chance]

PS3 gamers get it one full year after everyone moreover it doesnt look and run as well as on the 360 or PC...

T2 should have kept it exclusive and start working on Bioshock 2 rather than waisting a year and money getting a crappy port to PS3.

I wonder if Bioshock 2 will be coming to PS3 if Bioshock flops.They had enough trouble getting it to run on PS3 and 360 version alone one is enough of a succes.

The funny thing is on N4G ps3 gamers always brag about how they play all 360 exclusives on PC...guess they were lying.

[dro]

bioshock 2 will be coming to the ps3 even tho part 1 might floped, sales of a game that is relased at lunch with other consoles will sell more of a port that came out a year later... :/ use ur brain(not in a rude way ;D)!!!

[La Chance]

talking about sales of Bioshock 2 on PS3 I was talking about all the hassle , time and money they would need to get it on par with the 360 version.They had one full year to get Bioshock 1 on par and they couldnt.They might just want skip the PS3 alltogether like EA did for that RTS game(cant remeber the name , dont care about it.).Or it might be a timed exclusive again like what Atari did for Alone in the Dark.

[Dark General]

I think there's a difference here though La Chance. BioShock is a year old and i'm pretty sure you lower sells expectations a bit on games that comes out a year later on any platform. Specially big caliber games. It's always been that way pretty much. But at least with them releasing a Ps3 title they have some experience working with the Ps3 which should make a easier transition to making more titles on the Ps3 in the future.

I think it's just getting over the initial development hurdles at first for new hardware. If BioShock 2 comes to Ps3 it should be a much easier job since they have experience now working on the Ps3.

[sak500]

Nice points Lachance bubbles.

I suggest they do not let the BS2 suffer cuz of ps3. We are already seeing a worse sequel of Saint's Row now because of it becoming a multiplatform.

[DiabloRising]

Weird Sak, when I say the same thing about FFXIII being held back on the PS3 because of a 360 edition, I get jumped on. Fact is, there is only x amount of dev time, things WILL be cut now that its going multiplatform. Pity, BS2 and FFXIII could be amazing if they focus on a single system.

[power of Green]

Saint's Row 2 looks like sh*t because of the devs catering to PS3's capabilites, looks like an Xbox game.

I can't see BS2 being inferior to the first one either.

[PirateThom]

There's obviously not enough stories about the PS3 demo being made of absolute fail.

[morganfell]

The Xbox crowd are now down to throwing the kitchen sink at the fact they lost an exclusive. As I said, if it was missing levels, or the areas were trimmed, or it ran at 15 frames a second then I could see these comments. Instead all of this just reeks of the most desperate bunch of losers I have ever seen.

[karlostomy]

between now and the actual release they fix up the game on ps3.

Otherwise I fear for the mental health of the SDF.....

[La Chance]

sorry man but the losers are the ones who boycott a company , put up petitions, quit gaming alltogether and commit suicide when there electronic gaming machine that has no emotions loses an exclusive (that happened for almost every ps3 exclusive lost).

[juuken]

It's beyond pathetic, that's what it is.

Oh wow, let's repeatedly bash a port that has a few graphical flaws!

It's not the PS3 itself. It stems from lazy developers who want the cash but don't want to work hard enough for it.

And nice going LaChance. Jump on the PS3 hate campaign wagon why dontcha.

[PimpHandStrong]

la chance

i havent played one PC game that was on the 360! I have said a couple times i would but i never do

and

btw

Classic N4G title! calling a game a flop 3 weeks b4 it even comes out!

one thing is 4sure

It still looks and plays better then TooHuman

[butterfinger]

how LaChance, I mean, La Chance had to start flaming PS3 owners in the gamer zone. If Bioshock doesn't perform well, it has nothing to do with the abilities/capabilities of the PS3, but it has everything to do with lazy development and poor planning. IMO, PS3 owners should pass on Bioshock simply for the fact that they are trying to sell you a game that is 3 years old for $60. I literally bought my 360 version from Blockbuster, used (but in perfect condition box and all) for $19.99.

Also, didn't we get an article a week or so ago that said Bioshock PS3 had already gone gold? lol. A huge flop indeed!

[lowcarb]

There's no denying Bioshock looks and plays better then Too Human (which is a dumb thing to bring up by the way) but there's also no denying that it plays better then any game on PS3 including MGS4.

Butter: 1st of all it's not a 3 year old game, and second I would say don't buy it so these crazy developers will finally stop thinking it's a good idea to port to ps3 and just remain 360 from here on out. Your calling them lazy also makes you look stupid because by now anybody with common sense can look and see that PS3 is a gimped system struggling to keep up with 360 even though it's older. Wait until we see Ninja Blade, Alan Wake, and Dead Island so you can finally understand what true console power is.

[butterfinger]

First of all, I don't know why I put 3 years old, that was stupid. Second of all, I own a 360 and I have seen what fanboys say is the true power of both consoles (MGS4, Gears). If you believe that the PS3 is a gimped system, that just shows that you haven't played any of the great exclusives and you are just talking out of your @ss. If you read correctly, I said that I already own Bioshock for my 360, therefore I won't be needing it on the PS3. You were half correct in saying that we shouldn't buy these crappy ports, but it's not because the 360 is a better or "more powerful" console. We shouldn't buy these ports, because the LAZY DEVELOPERS/CHEAP PUBLISHERS won't give us superior versions and in this case, a not-even-as-good version. The sole reason for this port is money. Nobody started flaming in here, until 360 fans had to put their wonderful spin on this. Just read the title, it's hilarious.

[DiabloRising]

"Wait until we see Ninja Blade, Alan Wake, and Dead Island so you can finally understand what true console power is."

Funny, xbox fanboys laugh at PS3 fanboys for saying "wait until KZ2, wait until GoW3, wait until Infamous, etc" and now you go and do the same thing? True console power? Hilarious. Dear god that's a pathetic notion. Pull your head out, you're going to go blind with it stuck up there.

The PS3 is a great system. The 360 is a great system. Both have beautiful games. Both have ugly as hell games(or need I remind you of PD0? That's what I thought). It's no secret that porting to the PS3 from the 360, especially in an Unreal 3 engine powered game NOT from Epic, usually suffers. But if you want to chalk this up to "ZOMG ps3 am suck, i <3 muh xbox" by all means do it, whatever helps you sleep at night.

I'll be too busy playing a ton of games this fall and having, you know, FUN, instead of waiting for vaporware like Alan "we have no idea how it plays but it looks pretty so lets bash the ps3 owners anyways" Wake.

[Exorgasm]

Considering that most people who own consoles don't even read gaming news it will probably sell well. It's just bad textures for the most part anyway so for console gamers who don't own a 360 it would still be a great experience.

[Wolf873]

simply because Little Big Planet and Dead Space look a lot better in every respect. Even so, couple of screen comparison shots and people are starting to think it'll be a flop, it looked fine to me. I don't nitpick every single detail, and that's where the enjoyment is, imo. Nothing will be 100% perfect, that's what I always say.

[ionisdialos]

real gamers beat this and bought this for 360 already

i own a ps3 and 360
dont play 360 anymore at all

i just think this ps3 version will sell crap
we dont want microsofts "exclusives"

[paracardium]

get all of this doom and gloom and game is crap from a demo? Just tells me 360 fanboys want this to fail on ps3.

[La Chance]

when a good game flops on ps3 because of a pixel or two its 360 fans fault.

Guess were the ones forcing you guys to not buy the game.

[juuken]

Yeah, sure.

[MaximusPrime]

this is just a demo....
obviously 2K learned of the problem and will no doubt fix it.

It is nothing to do with the PS3, it is 2K themselves.

[PimpHandStrong]

this is what some ppl call good 360 news

[lowcarb]

It reassures 360 owners that they made the right choice for there money unlike people that purchased a PS3.

[Nineball2112]

And isn't it rather sad that X360 owners need reassurance?

[toothbrush]

...who liked the demo? Great atmosphere, I'm really looking forward to playing it through. Luckily I don't sit right up to my screen and scrutinize every little detail. I did notice the big daddy texture problem when playing though the demo and thought to myself, "hmm, that's odd, must be a mistake on the developers' part" and kept playing. Quit your whining, people.

[Aclay]

It seems as though Bioshock on the PS3 was rushed just to make a quick buck. Bioshock wasn't on my buy list this Fall anyways (I planned to get it next year), but it looks as though I wont be getting it after all if the final version of the game isn't any better.

PS3 gamers have too much of a wide selection of games to choose from this Fall and it's not like the only game we have to choose from is Bioshock, and if 2K doesn't get the final version of Bioshock up to speed, Bioshock on the PS3 will more than likely flop in sales because people aren't going to spend $60 bucks on a lower quality port when then can go get a game that's worth $60 bucks like SOCOM, Fallout 3, or LBP in October.

If 2K wants Bioshock on the PS3 to be a success, I think that they need to delay the game for a month to make sure everything is as perfect as it can be and then release it.

[Killjoy3000]

If they don't delay it until late November, it probably will.

[Sangria]

Oh my poor little boys. Big Daddy has pixels on the back, Little Sister's eyes don't shine enough... It's all an universe that is falling. Sure, Bioshock is a total crap, because all the scenario, the background, the gameplay, etc... remains in a bunch of dirty pixels. How sad PS3 owners must be to have a Bioshock on their PS3.

/sarcasm

[Time_Is_On_My_Side]

There are good games out there with really bad demos and vice versa. The fact that the final version isn't out just tells me that there can be a good version coming. I almost take a demo like a beta because it's just a sliver of the experience, everything else could be fine. Key word here is "could" lol, and I do remember problems in the original too (PC versions).

[59fifty8]

i think the grafixs were pretty good, i was hoping for this game for so long and now its here, i cant wait to get it, really more stuff is better than a little differences in grafixs, dont u think.

[bbelly9320_]

They failed to make a decent port and we should not reward them by paying $60 for it.

2K Games should learn from vastly superior PS3 developers like Insomniac and Naughty Dog.

Uncharted, which was released a year ago, makes any version of Bioshock look like last-gen.

[GlossGreen]

This may not be an indicator of what the actual game will be. As for it already going gold, is this from that gold final copy or a previous version as what is common with demos? The warning before you play the game usually states that the demo is not a final version and may change by release. I'll wait to pass judgment until I get a copy of it in my hands and see it with my own eyes. I'm still going to get this game.

[theEnemy]

Yes, changes will be likely to be made, but if you're a dev. why would you put a demo of your upcoming game that turns off your potential customers ?

Demos should be great looking.

[TrevorPhillips]

this game is the same tried both versions and didnt find a difference its just that ps3 ver is 1080p thats all 2k wants money thats all

[Old Snake]

I'm really not sure why everyone is all upset. The demo looked and played fantastic. Bunch of f*cking drama queens. Just play it and shut up

[Agent VX]

I am getting absolutely sick of having 2nd rate multiplats ditched on the PS3. This is looking more and more like the hardware limitations of the PS3. There is no way that so many companies can be having such poor performance from the PS3 unless there is major hardware issues.

This is very concerning to me, and I think that ultimately, I will sell my PS3. I was under the assumption that the PS3 was the most powerful console, but time and time again, the 360 continues to outperform it.

This is getting to be a very very serious issue for the PS3 and Sony.

[bbelly9320_]

Hardware limitations?

How, exactly, can you say that when there are VASTLY better looking PS3 titles already available on the market?

When titles like Killzone 2 is looking better than most 360 titles?

No my friend, this failure is at the hands of 2K Games. Not Sony, not the PlayStation 3.

[MaximusPrime]

lol @ your comment.

This demo is 2K's fault not sony and their PS3.

Faults happen on xbox 360 too and Wii, in fact all computers.
you will not find a perfect console out there. good luck finding one.

[Official General]

Go on then. Go ahead and sell your PS3. No one is forcing you too keep it. I know many that will want to buy it off you especially if it'sa 60gb version.

You have obviously have ignored the fact that the PS3 has already produces graphically and technically stunning exclusives games like Unchartered, Metal Gear Solid 4, Gran Turismo 5 Prologue and the up-coming Killzone 2. These are excellent PS3 games that clearly cannot done on the 360 and they look visually better than any 360 game out there . So exactly what hardware limitations on the PS3 are you talking about? It seems you are just another 360 fanatic thats in denial of the more advanced technological power the PS3 has over the 360.

Man you talk a massive pile of bullsh*t, you better believe it.

EDIT: Just to fire more ammo at your dumbass. Was it not Dan Houser of Rockstar who stated that the 360's last-gen DVD9 was causing limitations to GTA 4? Did ID Games not also say that the 360's lack of a standard hard drive was holding back their new game called RAGE? And whats the deal with 360 having games on multiple discs in this day and age like we still in the PS1 days of FFVII?

My friend speak before you think.

[Why o why]

Drakes, GT5p. please shut up about limits kid

[Rageanitus]

The problem is both xbox fanboys and ps3 fanboys DO NOT realize they are pretty much the same horse power consoles.

The reason why multiplatform games look worse on the ps3 is simple, ITS A PORT. Sorry but its all money in the gaming business, developers see that xbox as a cheaper form of developing for 2 platforms (PC+ Xbox). Ms has made this transition much easier for developers. Sorry ps3 fan's but why would a multiplatform developer completely rehaul the code just for the ps3? Im a ps3 fan but I can see where the developers are coming from. Now developers who focus on ps3 as a lead platform you can actually see the game edge out a bit over the xbox ..... BUT not a significant differce.

Im sorrry but the video card in the xbox has the same capabilty as the ps3..... this is where the TRUE limitiation lies between the hardware and this is where pc gaming excels.

So where does this lead... xbox has a crappy dvd drive and ps3 has a blu-ray drive with mandatory HD on the system.. I can see the ps3 lasting a bit longer than the xbox in terms of gerneration cycle simply based off the fact that ps3 has LESS limitations and constraints. Yes the cell processor may in theory maybe powerful for doing somethings but its its quite clear even games programed for ps3 are showing its limitiations take for instance mgs4, and drakes fortune gr8 looking games but NOT the smoothest gameplay and its running at 720 p NATIVE res.

One word of advise console fanboys is dont fight over which console is more POWERFUL when essentially they have t he same HP and its pretty evident because most games dont run above 720p resolution.

[Agent VX]

Oh my god, give me break!!! Are you Sony fanboys for real???

The PS3 has hardware limitations like any console out there. The Video card is older and not as powerful as the 360. The memory is divided which the 360 is not and the online is divided, and not unified. There are other issues, but these 3 are the PS3 worse aspects.

I am mad at Sony, because when I bought the PS3, I was promised a console that was head and heels above the 360, and all I keep getting is worse multiplat versions, and only a couple of games that had what I called good gameplay and graphics wise, but nothing that could not be done on my 360. There hasn't been any game yet that shows it is more powerful, not one. So in otherwise, Sony lied like it did with the Emotion Engine on the PS2.

I am sorry, Uncharted isn't all that, nor is MGS 4. Uncharted had horrible texture pop-in, the aliasing was poor and screen tearing happened way too much. It wasn't anything special, nor did anything above and beyond any game on the market right now, and will easily be surpassed by Gears 2 and Killzone 2.

I am sorry, Bioshock from the Demo is a huge disappointment. I would of been disappointed with Bioshock looking on par with the 360 title, but instead, it is worse than the 360 title. And all of this with way more development time on the PS3 version.

Stop trolling and making outragious comments on how the PS3 is not limited, sorry pal, it is!!! That is what "Fixed" hardware does to a system. It happened to the Atari 2600, the SNES, and the Playstation 2. And it is already happening to the PS3.

All this nonsense of games on the PS3 looking Vastly better is absolutely ridiculous. It has been proven time and time again, with 2 of the same games, the 360 version looks and plays better in almost every game that has come out. The only reason why fanboys always talk about exclusives is because they know we can't compare them directly, unlike multiplat games which do look usually better on the 360.

Edit:
Official General - Hey, what are you attacking me for on the 360. Did I ever say the 360 was supeior to the PS3 on every front? I "EASILY" admitt that although the Bluray on the PS3 is slower, it does have the ability to store more information. I would easily take a slightly less quick drive for more storage.

But "Storage" doesnt' render graphics, does it now. Nor does it store buffered memory like RAM. Nor does it compute physics and A.I.. Give it a break, the PS3 has limitations, it's hardware is already dated like the 360 is. The PS3 was deemed to be a "Super" Console, and it is definately not living up to it's advertisment.

And as I mentioned before, Gears 2 looks better that MGS 4, GT 5 and easily better than Uncharted, so why and troll and say that these can't be done on the 360 when in a month, there will be a game the graphically blows MGS 4, GT 5 and Uncharted away. Your trolling, and you know it. Killzone does look good as does Gears, so I really am confused on why you keep bringing this up.

Both consoles have their advantages and disadvantages. But games like "Bioshock" are really showing the limitations on the PS3's hardware, and this isn't the first game to show this.

[CViper]

Gamepro questioned whether or not Uncharted could be done on the 360.

I know you just worship reviewers, so thats that.

thinking a multiplat shows off hardware prowess is the 360 fans biggest problem. Its because all you do is play multiplatform games, so you think its all there is.

No, games developed specifically for the hardware out perform compressed and compromised multiplatform games. THis is why Uncharted was held as the best looking console game out, and why MGS4 is a graphical marvel that IGN/Gamespot/1up/Everyone has declared phenomenal.

Multiplatform games have never been used to judge hardware, not this generation, not last generation, not ever.

Do yourself a favor and remember that bad ports are just that, bad ports. BIoshocks issues aren't even major, not like the PS2 port of BUlly on the 360 that would run at 3 fps, or all of the launch 360 titles. But The 360 owners understand what a bad port is, when its on their system, yet they cant understand what a bad port is when its on the ps3.

Anytime you want to question the PS3's hardware, play uncharted, then play Metal Gear, then play Gt5p. WHile you may have niggling issues here and there that are also existent in all games, frame tearing specifically, none of it hinders the overall game and their reviews since the rest of the game is so graphically amazing.

Like Mass Effect, with all of its terrible loading problems and pop in it was still called a Flawed Gem, because ultimately graphics dont matter, unless its a 360 fan calling a ps3 fan out on a multiplat.

LoL, enjoy these bioshock stories, because its the only thing you will be playing this year and 09.

[juuken]

Hardware limitations?

GT5P says hi.
Ninja Gaiden Sigma says hi.
Any first party exclusive says hi.

Stop blaming the hardware and blame the developers.

Agent: ...Uh, what? Why is it that 360 fans ALWAYS MENTION Gears 2? That's it? That's all you're going to mention? And Gears 2 looks better than Uncharted and MGS4? You haven't even played Gears 2 yet. You have to wait another month so how can you say it looks better than MGS4 and Uncharted?

I'm sorry not I have YET to see a game on the 360 that matches Uncharted and MGS4, not to mention GT5P.

Are you mad?

[Agent VX]

I really think you are starting to believe your own BS. Uncharted, MGS 4 and GT are all great looking games, but I have stated already, and don't know how many times I have to say it, Gears 2 looks better than all these titles. So, your little rant about if Uncharted could run on the 360 is completely unfounded. You really think that one or 2 fanboys at gamepro makes up some "Unified Truth"??? Actually, I hear very little of the graphic power of the PS3 from anybody other than PS3 fanboys.

Hey, I think the PS3 could be a really good console. It's that after 2 years, and many delays before that... it is a disappointment for me and many others. Multiplats run 2nd fiddle to the 360, many disappointing games such as Haze and Liar. And the constant unfounded and completely false statements that the PS3 is incapable of being stressed is a complete lie. My 1 month old PC runs circles around the PS3 without even breaking a sweat.

I don't think I have ever stated that the 360 is some power house either. I question really hard if I will ever buy another MS product again concerning anything outside of their operating systems. I have had one RROD since 2006 and know many people that has had them also, am tired of paying $50 bucks for online when I get it free on PSN, even if it isn't as good, and think they overcharge horribly for the peripherals.

But the Sony fanboys can only cry foul against the developers for so long. When after 2 years, a very reputable company like 2K after a year delay in the PS3 version, can't at least match the 360 version, you really have to start to conclude that the PS3 is being stressed by it's hardware limitations. And silly fanboys have to start to face the reality that the PS3 under performs, is overpriced and that Sony will never support a product that has a last place userbase for very long.

And now with the 360 outselling the PS3 worldwide, the PS3 is in big big trouble.

[poopsack]

"2nd rate multiplats"
criterion says hi

"This is very concerning to me, and I think that ultimately, I will sell my PS3"

How can you sell what you never had!?

[weezeru2]

Oh have you played Gears of War2? Because you say its visually better than MGS4 and Uncharted... so you must be playing it right now. How is it? Is it everything you hoped for? Oh wait.... THE GAME IS NOT OUT YET! So there for your stupid ass comments are completely ridiculous... SO SHUT THE HELL UP!! I enjoyed the Bioshock demo and will probably buy it. Why the hell not! I hear the story rocks and in all reality that is why I love games... is to hear a great story.

[DiabloRising]

Agent is an Anti-PS3 troll. Always has been. Why feed him? If he wants to think that Gears 2 is the best looking game, let him. It's called ignorance, and some people just happen to be that way. All he will do is take any game that looks better in some respect, and say "nope, it doesn't, you're blind." Factpinion baby, he can't lose, so don't bother. Nevermind that...

1) There are plenty of titles that DO look better than Gears 2.
2) Unreal 3 engine game ports from the 360 have always suffered sadly, unless done by Epic themselves. What does this tell you about this dated engine?
3) The secondary characters in Gears 2 have abysmally low poly counts that are laughable.
4) Distance fog? Really? (Oh wait, that's "atmosphere")
5) Distance blur to cover up any imperfections. Nice trick, actually well used, but abused.
6) Specular maps. The SAME specular maps. Everything = plastic in Gears. Yay!

But who needs facts? Gears 2 has blood, bloom, and blur!!! That's all we need for good graphics! LOL.

Both systems have limitations. The only fools are 1) fanboys and 2) people who believe anything MS, Nintendo, or Sony promise.

[heyheyhey]

haha that was pretty funny cow..

...those two make the rest of us PS3 fanboys look horribly bad

and im sure this Bioshock debacle is being seriously overblown like most other scenarios of it's type, i haven't played the demo myself- but come on, slightly worse graphics can't completely ruin a game- especially when said version of game gets extra content....

my verdict- bitter 360 fans trying to undermime Bioshocks existence on a console they swore the game would not make an appearance on..

[xunderx]

if 2k wants to save some $, their probably considering having the ps3 as lead platform for b2, then ported to xbox. That way it would be an exact copy.

Either way, as you can see fellow ps3 gamers, ported games to ps3 are just gimped version of the real thing. Shame on you programmers, giving all un-educated gamers the shaft.

[BlackCountryBob]

Exaggerate much? Its below 720p; who cares? I played it and it looked fine to me and so did GTA4, COD4 and every other game that runs at below 720p, I am more worried about the people who count pixels and truly care about stuff like that.

The people who really wanted this game had the chance to buy it a year ago; the fact is that many people did not buy a 360 to play the game so it got bought to them on PS3. If you have had a year to buy the game and decided not to are you really gonna say "I truly want to play this game and have waited a year to do so but knowing that the demo does not run exactly as well as the 360 version I will never play the game".

The simple fact is, most people who will buy the PS3 version at the lower price it will sell for will have ever played the 360 version and as such the PS3 port is good enough. No its not perfect but frankly the appearances in all these sort of things are only apparent when viewed side by side.

In short, play the game and enjoy it as an example of this generations best games. If you can't stand the idea of playing a game without the absolute top graphics buy a 360 to play it or just don't play it at all and do yourself a disservice.

[Ju]

Great. Another Bioshock report... haven't seen one in a while /sarcasm.

[Zulwarn]

another fine AAA title will flop because of the bs3 thank you sony for making MultiFailStation 3 >_>

[ELite_Ghost]

HAHAAHHAHAH NICE PIC!!!!!!!!!!! I GUESS WHAT THOSE 360 JAPANESE BUYERS LOOK LIKE!!!

[kimi_maro30]

hey dude i think its not a flop bcuz it is a demo

[Zulwarn]

lol yeah it was a "certain" japanese 360 customer....... yup it was none other than your god kaz harai, he almost lost it when he bought the 360 and found how inferior bs3 was compared to it

i bet you droids are having the same expression right now at bioshock

[Rageanitus]

they should not charge full price since the game is already old

I love it how the Xbox Fanboys jump on this opportunity to bash the hell out of the ps3 when I thought gameplay is what really made this game?

I have the pc version and the graphics are much better than the Xbox version but the game but it does not detract from the actual game play .... so what. IMO this game was too hyped and I was quite dissapointed with the gameplay , felt too much like a wannabe deus ex game.

Bare in mind I have yet to see a ut3 engine game that was originaly made for pc/xbox 360 and ported over to ps3 run and look as well.... I did not expect this to change on the ps3 either because it is a PORT.

PS3 fans dont get your panties all wet.... and just let the childish xbox fanbase act as they please. There are much better games out there, and even though I paid a low price on the pc version 29 dollars I still felt ripped.

[nombon]

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[red_ring_of_death]

ps3 got games
ps3 dont need this crap
i said this last year biocrap is way overrated

[ELite_Ghost]

CORRECTION:

BIOSH*T IS SH*T

HAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHHA HAHAHAAJAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH MUAHAHAHAHAHAH

[nonAsianDroid]

Just calm yourself.. watch some blu-ray anime ok ppl.

play some haze and warhawk or something. Just don't keep wasting your lives bashing the Xbox world, sony's time is just about over in gaming, they got lucky against SAGA in 95 and NOW someone else has the crown.

[Sevir04]

the demo is a demo. the full version of the game is 3 weeks away. it's bioshock with extra stuff for those that want it get it. it's an aweosme game, but for those that played it on PC and xbox 360 last year, it aint worth getting this game on the same day as LBP, or worth a play with all the new games coming out this fall.

a year old multiplat verses a brand new exclusive and new multiplats ... I'll take the latter especially since i've played and beat Bioshock on the 360 already.... i've got no reason to plunk down 60 bucks for a year old game... it's LBP and dead space, and resistance 2 and Socom, Motorstorm:PR, Naruto:UNS, Eternal sonata(haven't played it yet) valkryia chronicles and prince of persia.

[ChefDejon]

and it played just as good as when i beat it on the 360 .... sorry if i didnt jump on top of the big daddy and examine the textures or examine the walls or the tile on the floor or take screenshots so i can zoom in and see the flaws. after playing the 360 version i already know how good of a game it is. so if your not going to buy it (60 dollars is too much for a year old port) then you should at least rent it because it truly is a amazing game

[Ps3Fanboy777]

Right... More Xbox BS... I dont care if it had Ps2 graphics, the gameplay made that game... Not to mention id just rent it its really not worth the buy...

Xbox users are frigin annoying.. Last Night I tried to play madden 09 on live and had 5 people back to back quit games... Sorry but that doesnt happen on my older version of Madden on my ps3.

Xbox = annoying.

[demonddel]

QUIT WINING NOW YOU ALL KNOW WHAT THE N64,DREAMCAST,AND XBOX WENT THROUGH NOW Y'ALL HAVE THE NERVE TO CRY FOUL.

[MaximusPrime]

anyone wants Bioshock or LittleBigPlanet? (forget about the graphic but gameplay)

me i want LittleBigPlanet.

[jack who]

PS3 A Huge Flop

[sleepyk]

jack who.....jackass

[ELite_Ghost]

lol, jack who? im jacking off to your mom b*tch!

[mirroredderorrim]

2k Has acknowledged that the demo is less than stellar. But for them to totally miss certain aspects of the game and just plain "forget" is kind of off the wall antics that should be reserved for shows like Laurel and Hardy.

Although, they are not perfect.. I'd wait for the retail game to be reviewed. While I hate reviews and this goes against my own code in terms of reviews.. I'd say check out previews and reviews for the retail game before deciding to cancel tyour pre-orders.

I don't think 2k is stupid enough to shaft PS3 owners, knowing we have games like Killzone 2 and Uncharted to show them that graphics are our specialty.

[DARK WITNESS]

hold on a sec....

so what happened to " we are getting the better virion, with all the content " . Now all of a sudden ps3 fans don't care " its a 360 port we don't need it "....

funny !

[Coke-a-Cola]

So , while everyone discusses the relative virtue of one pixel or another i am going to Be LOST in all this Beauty .

[qwertyuiopasdfghjkl]

I'm couldn't find the original message I posted about my experience with Bioshock last year. SO I gotta retype it :(

Basically, I played it on the *PC* (read *best version*), in 1920x1080p at a constant 60 frames per second. I loved the sharp graphics, the creepy atmosphere, the eerie sound design, and overall top notch quality of the game. However, a quarter way through the game, it became clear this game is beyond overrated.

The story went south really quick, while the errand boy runs got more and more annoying. Some might point out this was part of the "would you kindly" storyline... don't give me that BS kids. When that line hit me, I said to myself, "Oh, so there's a reason why I had no choice but to trudge myself through the errand runs, thanks."

Honestly though, once you beat Bioshock, and view one of the two ridiculously stupid endings, that's IT. You're done. Don't bother playing it again for the other ending, its not worth it. You're better off saving some time and looking up the YouTube video.

In conclusion, if your a PS3 owner and haven't played the full game, and you somehow by chance liked the demo. Do yourself a favor and either...

A.Rent the game. Don't worry about finishing the game, seeing as they have you doing the same thing seen in the demo over and over again.

B.Don't even bother. WIth all the PS3 exclusives dropping this fall, why waste your time with a drab single player experience?

[Mr_Luke]

Incredible, "huge flop" cause a M$ fanboy published 2 (and i repeat, 2!!!) comparative pics about a 2K error... they even apologized and promised to fix. I'm wondering to myself: how many ppl really tried the demo?

[andron]

They don't matter, they are only net drama queens with to much time on their hands.

The demo is good and, any problems are probably fixed in the retail version of the game.

I am really looking forward to play this game...

[dale1]

well its 29.99 in the uk compared to 39.99 normal price at game,i don,t know what demo you got its 1.8 gb over here and i have to say when your given the option to adjust the brightness at the start i can,t tell the difference.had to bring a mate over to check it against his 360 version, even he is puzzled to what all the fuss is about, he said its a great game and one he didn,t think would be on ps3 as it was supposed to be exclusive.thats p*ssed him more off

[I Make Stuff Up]

I guess it just doesn't meet the high standards that PS3 owners are used to.
Pity.

[tordavis]

You guys are ridiculous. Bioshock is an awesome game! I can't believe they are calling it a flop based on the demo. The footage I saw at E3 was on par with the 360 version. This site has become a cesspool of lies and FUD. If PS3 owners don't buy this game because of articles like this, then they are sealing their own fate. Pretty soon you won't see many multiplatform games, just 360 exclusives. SUPPORT YOUR FVCKING SYSTEM!

[Nineball2112]

I totally agree Tordavis.

I just played the demo yesterday. I had already played the complete game on my stepson's X360 and I really enjoyed the game. I thought it was great.

I didn't see anything DIFFERENT while playing the demo on the PS3. Eh, maybe my eyes just aren't as sophisticated as a lot of other people's eyes on N4G.

It's a great story, I thought it looked really good on the PS3...

It's an older game and I've already beaten it, so I won't be getting it for $60.00, but if it drops in price, I'll pick it up at some point.

[REDZEV]

Bioslop on the POS3 = Leftovers and Sloppy Seconds

[Sena Kobayashi]

The game isnt a Flop but the Original supperior version as been out for almost a year now so the interest the people had back then isnt the same now. People that are interested in it should either rent it or get the PC version if your CPU can run it or if you own a 360 or have the intention of getting one in the near future you might think of checking it out.

im of to another thread with my MAX SPEED!!!!

[Lanontscuz]

about it being a Much Anticipated game...well not for me that's for sure....and yes i did play the demo...oh well too many better games coming out anyways...sorry 2k maybe next time thank you, come again!

[Sena Kobayashi]

Ali the Brit is right tho . he's a PS3 fanboy and a brit both together and this is the first time I actually support what he's saying.

Im of to another thread with my MAX SPEED!!!

[MvmntInGrn]

THIS IS RIDICULOUS!

1. The number of affected textures is VERY LOW
2. The game is NOT sub-720
3.Te framrate is about 30fps 90% of the time.

Holy god help me for the internet is full if blind followers and reporters who report crap.

[ShiftyLookingCow]

Damn the writer just copied and pasted points from 2K forums without putting them in quotes as if he wrote them himself

[play_b3yond]

I played it on PC and I loved the game. I recommend everyone to give it a try. If you don't want to buy it, just rent it because this game is worth it.

[ShiftyLookingCow]

this article is so full of fail

[Stryfeno2]

I'm f@cken pissed off...Now people will think that Bioshock is a flop just because of the PSh!t3.

Man, 2K it is all your fault for porting it on an inferior console.

[REDZEV]

its not only going to fail because its an inferior port but, with Deadspace coming out in a week and Little Poop Planet after. Its just bad timing for Bioshock.

[air1]

WOW! that cell is amazing!!!!! over a year old game and still looks better on the 360.. lol

[play_b3yond]

but...but I thought you people were always saying QUANTITY > QUALITY. How come you are changing your mind now? Oh I forgot you are blind fanboys who talk without any facts. PS3 version might have less quality over the xbox 360 version but it definately has more quantity over the xbox version.

[na2ru1]

just as amazing as MGS made for almighty xbox 1. those framerates were fantasticly unsexy

thats the definition of PORTS you little child.

[zenosaga04]

Wow I don't even know why I come here anymore

[andron]

They are usually harsh and I trust their reviews. They would have mentioned any major faults with the game.

It's fun how these stories pop up over a small texture problem in the demo, which 2K are aware of.

Fud makers will try to spin this to get web page hits. I am still happily awaiting my pre-ordered copy of Bioshcok on PS3. Didn't pay full price either...

[Rhezin]

just like the orange box for you guys. AWW that must hurt. FF 13 is going to be leagues better on 360 than ps3. Gta 4 360 gettin exclusive DLC. damn that must also hurt. Just give up ps3 fanboys you got nothing left ot fight with...nothing except your lame ass comments LOL.

[LarVanian]

Thats ok. We actually have good exclusives to justify the PS3. You need to justify your RRODBox using multi-plats. How sad.

FF13 better on 360? HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA LMFAO LOL!!!!!! HAHAHAHAHA
In your dreams kid. PS3 owners will be playing FF13 while you Xbots have to wait a year for it to come out (Trust me lots of people will import that game from Japan). Also we will be playing the game on one disc. You Xbots will be playing it on something like 20 discs.

Also GTAIV sucked ass! Many people agree. Even Xbots at my school hated it.
The game had a slow, crappy combat system, boring missions and was just an overall over-hyped sh!t game. Kinda like Halo 3.

Bioshock on PS3 is something I honestly couldn't care about. I got the game for Christmas last year on PC and finished it in January.

[Rocky87]

Why should the game be a flop? It's still the same game. I have it for 360 and it's really great. The PS3 fans must buy this game ... it doesn't matter if one version looks a bit better than the other version. That's ridiculous. Enjoy the gameplay and the extra content.
Live in peace and let's pray together that Bioshock 2 will have multiplayer!!!

[weezy12]

ya i dont think this will sell as well as the 360 version did because when it came out on the 360 it was seen as a fresh and new ip sony this fall already has too many games for this to be practical for me and others to buy(baring very deep pockets!) r2 lbp id prolly try dead space or mirrors edge before this because they are what bioshock was last year

[na2ru1]

after comparing both demos from each version...verdict(exception of xbox freezing once however during plane on water)

xbox is better.

PS3 is EXACTLY the SAME in every way mind you, except the framerate jitters badly in active scenes. everything else, colour, res, textures, are ALL SAME

[japanese_dawn]

... programmers need to check their elementary education again, cause we can see what PS3 is capable of. Bioshock was a great game on X360 and PC, great graphics, sound, story (linear), gameplay (not linear).

I personally feel disrespected by this BS. First of all they f#ck everything up by not developing at the same time, second of all they are now late with PS3 version and it feels even worse. Please, that cannot be forgiven. Just like someone already said, smaller price tag, or change the game to better, else don't expect a nickle from me and probably a majority of gamers.

If you have a personal quarrel with PS3, or just don't know how to program for it, get the f#ck away from it, we should all be happy for others, than get the same "happy" game, just turned to bullsh#t. I'm sorry to say that, but that's the truth.

And one other thing, they really have some confidence problems, cause it seems they really think they can match up to the R2, LBP hype and sell with them on par, very silly...

[LeonSKennedy4Life]

They aren't going to buy it...even after the demo?

That's a very immersive demo...just the atmosphere itself creates tension.

Why wouldn't you buy it?

[Fade_Walker]

I was going to get it, but I don't think worse graphics and a challenge room are worth an extra $60.

I will just have to wait for Bioshock 2.

[Charmers]

The problem with skipping Bioshock one and getting Bioshock 2 is the fact you may not GET Bioshock 2 if Bioshock doesn't sell well on the PS3. You can bet your life that Take Two will be monitoring sales of Bioshock on the PS3 and that will determine whether you get Bioshock 1.

[yoghurt]

I have been looking forward to this, havn't played the demo fully yet. I just think the problem is a year ago this was a good game, but to release it around now there is just so much more to choose from AND bigger and better things coming very soon so peoples expectations are much higher...it looks nice graphics wise, one ive played the demo I'll decide whether I pick it up, but it will have to be good to justify a purchase with so many others coming out

[she00win99]

the xbots are just pissed because one of the most over rated game on their crap console is coming to ps3..

[PSh1t3]

HAHAHahAHAHAHAHahahahahAHAHAHH Ahahahahaha

ARE YOU KIDDING ME? THIS IS THE GREATEST THING THAT COULD HAVE HAPPENED TO US 360 GAMERS.

LMFAO.

POOOOOOOOOOOOR PS3 :(

[MAGNUM-RAM]

it really was a overhyped DVD game. 2k lied about visual enhancements.
there is no online. No leaderboards. Just a difficulty mode that will enevitably
not be played.

Its 7.5 game.
No replay value.
outdated.

Make this crap flop harder than too human. 2k deserves it.
yup, just because of that downed big daddy & the devs apology
shows they didnt work hard & just tried to hype & lie about the visual
enhancements. Better luck next year 2k. You suck.

Where are my exclusives dammit?!
I hope bio flops.

[dirtrider]

then what are you saying about the ps3, guess you think its "outdated" as well?

[Wii60Fan]

I was going to plunk down hard earned cash for another PS3? Nope. Gonna stick with my 360 and wii.

[kenjix]

The games coming out for the PS3 along side Bioshock are AAA games bioshock is b status rental.

LPB Socom Motorstorm Wipeout

[juuken]

...I played the demo and the graphics weren't bad at all. In fact, the graphics were pretty good so I don't see what the hell these people doing the comparisons are talking about. It's not my cup of tea so I'm not buying it.

But whoever wants to buy the game, buy it for the sake of gameplay and not graphics. The gameplay is good and most of all, it's pretty fun.

[jcgamer]

I hope it's a BIG FUNKY FLIP FLOP...lol

[ASSASSYN 36o]

And let the be a lesson to you sony. Stick to making your own games.

[dirtrider]

^^ that is just a classic ps3 fanboy/girl response.how are they "lazy devs" when they spent over a year working on it for ps3? they took this time, energy, and money to bring you guys a great game- how is that "lazy". i dont understand the diehard sony fans sometimes. for the record the only way this game will "flop" is if the ps3 owners dont buy this awesome game. so what if its not the "best" version, sounds to me its still a good version-buy it, play it, and forget about it.

[juuken]

What are you talking about?

The PS3 has always been the harder system to work on when it comes to multiplatform games. The 360 came out before the PS3 and it was cheaper/easier for developers to make games on. Since the PS3 is a bit costly and it's tougher for developers to understand it, that's why PS3 owners get crappy ports.

Most of these developers don't want to take their time developing for the harder system, so they rush the ports.

That's why Sony's 1st party games truly show what the hardware is capable of.

And I believe the language you used there belongs in the Openzone. I didn't say that because I was a Sony fan. I said that because that's the truth.

[eagle21]

Bioshock is lucky it gets to grace the best console this generation with killer exclusives that make xbots cry!

I'm sure Bioshock PS3 is better than Too Human. The first review was 93%.

What's good on 360 in the next year? **Crickets**

On to happier thoughts......... PS3 Paradise!!! :)

[EasilyTheBest]

Yes from the very start.
HARDER to develop for!!!??
Could it just be, it aint that powerfull.
You guys luv Sonys marketing.. Your still waiting EVEN NOW. LOL

Remember it was suppose to be the Xbox 1.5 and still Sony cant have a game that the 360 cant do...
I know what your all saying but think about this, if the PS3 was all so powerfull every port would look better on the PS3.
Remember the Snes, great console but how did that compare with the graphics on the NEO GEO? They were out at the same time. The Neo Geo was vastly more powerfull.. If they ported a game from Snes to NEO GEO it would be vastly better graphicly and frame rate wise.
So WHAT the FXXK happened to the amazing power of the CELL!!!!
Yes you were conned...
Go on Fanboys hit the disagrees.....

[mirroredderorrim]

Comments like 32... D.I.A.F

I hit agree to go against your logic too.

[TheMART]

So another great game with the best version on the 360.

Another reason not to pick the PS3 when choosing between the two consoles in the shops potential buyers.

Here you have the proof, over and over again.

[kimi_maro30]

it is a demo and 2k have time to fix the game, so the 360 version is not yet the superior version wait for the full game to be released ,Mart

[crillyconlig]

its the bad ports of game optimised for xbox thats the problem, this problem has become less of a problem since devs have started to use the ps3 as lead platform

[59fifty8]

im a sony fanboy but this game is going to be alsome i never played it but read ratings and this game looks alsome, the demo was pretty good and more mission this game is gonna rock, stop being haters to the ps3 fanboys and xbox fanboys.

[kimi_maro30]

i agree with you the demo is awesome and the graphics looks stunning but the big daddy's corpse make it look like a ps1 game

[gersh]

What is so bad about the PS3 version?
Can someone explain to me because I really don't get it.
I thought the demo was awesome.

[josh3rdegree]

a xbox fan boy said that 2 let me say that again "two" photos looked bad and the xbox verson looked better

[No Way]

If BioShock is a "flop" on the PS3, I wonder if Bio2 will be released on the PS3?

But, I don't know why anyone wouldn't want to get BioShock. Get over the graphics and play the darn game. It's a fun and entertaining game. I loved it.

[Rickerys]

I got he PC version and its a bit boring.

[cantfindaname08]

"There's no denying Bioshock looks and plays better then Too Human (which is a dumb thing to bring up by the way) but there's also no denying that it plays better then any game on PS3 including MGS4.
"

If I was YOU LOWCARB, i would be worried about my health than coming here talking like a healthy man. First of all, you are saying " There is no denying it plays better than MGS4????? I DENY and Who in their right mind would compare these two games? Second. Third, are you trying to convince people who played the game that it plays better than what they experienced? I personally love bioshock but i feel like if we are getting an inferior version, then they should either LOWER THE PRICE or FIX the bugs which they cant because the GAME HAS GONE GOLD..Any objections?

[smurfie4]

The demo was good but not as good as I was expecting. For all the 9's and 10's reviewers have been throwing to this game you'd think the shooting element would be solid. The weapons lack depth and the character reloads like he has rigor mortis. I did like the 50's like atmosphere, powers, and the graphics were good but the shooting is stiff.

[IWentBrokeForGaming]

definately not so great timing for PS3... especially with insane beta/game demand of LBP whirling around this month!

[sak500]

What a sad day in gaming history. A AAAA title and winner of GOTY 2007 and various other awards turnes into HAZE because of FONY FAILSTATION3.

[PirateThom]

Oh well, GOTY 2008 is exclusive to PS3 anyway, so it doesn't matter that much.

[JasonPC360PS3Wii]

I didn't know 2008 was over already

[JasonPC360PS3Wii]

Opens case to a far superior version of Bioshock... Hey LOOK! it's cheaper to...:)

[Firstkn1ghT]

Sony supporters are known to be a stubborn bunch. For example, Devil May Cry was seen as a AAA title by most Sony fans and once it became a multi platform game than most of them boycotted it. So knowing that the 360 version is better will more likely turn away many Sony fans. It's a shame really. Your missing out on some great games. Bioshock is plain and simple a masterpiece and WILL BE THEE BEST GAME ON THE PS3!

[Kain81]

This news is false
here are the truth if you are a Gamer
and not a blind Fanboy
http://gamevideos.1up.com/v...

[James Vanderbeek]

not because of the crappy port.. But because of little big planet, socom, and motorstorm 2.. Why would u buy bioshock over these games?

Bioshock in my eyes was over rated after playing the demo. Even if the graphics were the same the action and story are pretty lame..

Uncharted is miles beyond bioshock. And i think uncharted was way under rated.. Another 360 exclusive at the time over rated by the media.. Bioshock is a decent game but nothing special like the media made it when it was 1st released.. Now MGS4 is revolutinary.

[KiddyBrownTurd]

"PS3 A Huge Flop?"

*fixed*

btw, the answer is yes.

and lmfao. Great article. PS3 sucks soo bad! LOOL. a shame it can't run our amazing 360 exclusive. yep. Bioshock is back to being a M$ exclusive. YAY!!!!! suck that, droids.

And it was dumb of 2K to release a BSh1t3 demo in the first place. EVERYONE would have bought this game day one because EVERYONE already knew it was a AAA masterpiece (on 360 of course), but then they go ahead and release a POINTLESS demo on crap PS3 hardware and won't get half the sales now LOLOLOOL.

pooooor 2k and poooooooooor droids.

[xg-ei8ht]

http://img367.imageshack.us...

Just thought i'd add this.

Top screenshot is 360 version, bottom is pc.

Notice the difference.

Now i'll get straight to the point.

The ps3 has less memory then the 360, because of the larger os footprint on the ps3. Yes both have 512mb.

It's roughly 40mb. And this is getting smaller. But it also depends on where you use those textures.

Both version of bioshock run@ 720p with no aa. Proven many times.

I agree 2k has made a bad error here. Considering bioshock's main character is really big daddy.

I do have another point as well.

A little while back people were playing the motorstorm demo, and most people know, that this demo was an old build(not sure why on earth they do this, same occured with heavenly sword)

I can tell you, the retail game looks nothing like the old build.

I'm not sure now, whether bioshock demo is an old build or not.

This message is to 2k, PS3 gamers will buy your game, but you've created this bad press all by yourself.

Also, correct poor textures, and Remove the ghastly blur filter that nobody likes, and is not needed since this game is 720p.

[k2d]

I'd rather download a pirated version than to pay for this sh!tty port, but I won't. There's so many quality games coming out for the PS3 this month and beyond that I'll have to prioritize. I guess they'll be receiving my cash instead...

[xSHROOMZx]

Has anyone noticed that tha PS3 always gets tha shi77ier version of multi-platform games. Rainbow Six Vegas 1+2, The Orange Box, other games, and now "Possibly" BioShock.

Sad

[Kenny G]

would you kindly not post spoilers

[ScottEFresh]

LOL it's the same sh|T game looks exactly the same...lol this is such a joke

[MRMagoo123]

who wants bioshock really its old im more looking forward to the new games coming than a year old games the same as i dont want to play atari games either.

[MRMagoo123]

Who wants bioshock anyway a good game on the 360 is a crap game on the ps3 simple as that i wouldn't let reviews fool you because i have an idea they have 2 different scales for the ps3 and 360 to put it simple if you read a review about mortal kombat 3 on the snes(360) and then read a review about mortal kombat 3 on ps2(ps3) and the snes version scored higher it doesn't mean the snes version is the best it means it was good on that specific console considering on what that console is capable of , the 360 can maybe get a family member or close friend to make a pop-up book version of this point for you so you can maybe better understand this concept then that way you can stop comparing the mediocre 360 with the far superior ps3 games .exclusives are the only way to understand what a console is capable of and from what i can tell the ps3 is in a league of its own and the 360 is down there with the wii.

[Quickstrike]

lets all remember that THIS IS ONLY A MOTHER F***ING DEMO NOT THE FINAL GAME!!!!!!

[Silent]

LOL xbox360 best seller?!!? Shoot if I was a xbox360 I'd go back to Halo, cause thats THE only game for xbox360'ers

[Silent]

figures its a port! stuff happens

[xxReaper47xx]

Wow the big daddy texture looks like crap so what it is not like the game is completly focused on big daddys.There are like 3 per level.I could see it being a issue if all Ai had texture issues but come on who the hell is really going to care if something you see 3 times per level is really going to make the game crap.

[xxReaper47xx]

I could say the samething kiddybrownturd.To bad crapbox cant run amazing Littlebigplanet

[Anon1974]

...wouldn't it make sense to judge the game on...oh, I don't know..the final retail version of the game?
This reminds me of all the hate against the Orange Box on the PS3. I just finished it recently and it was nothing short of awesome. There were a few times when the frame rate dropped but it didn't hamper my enjoyment of this fantastic game in the slightest. If you just went by the postings on forums you'd think it was unplayable. This couldn't be further from the truth.
This is just like Xbots to spread this kind of wild speculation. They just couldn't live with the idea that one of their games was ported over to the PS3 and was better. Again, we'll have to wait till the final version comes out but this all smacks of over reaction to me.

[riksweeney]

Right, so this is what I'm going to buy now

1. Lego Batman (come on, they're funny)
2. LittleBigPlanet (played the Beta and loved it)
3. Dead Space (maybe, I'll see what the demo has to offer)

I'll get Bioshock second hand if I can find it cheap, but I'd rather have a cheap Dualshock 3 instead.

The demo was OK, but, to be honest, I'm getting really bored of First Person Shooters now.

[GametimeUK]

Is a huge flop

[Viper7]

Been waiting for this version for a while, and liked system shock 2 on PC so some minor graphical gliches wont make me not to buy it.
Demo was good I wonder wth are ppl babling about?

bad textures on Bigdaddy?

[Jammaniaclord]

I know it's a demo that is three weeks away, but it still is a demo.The game itself could be shined up miraculously in just that time. I agree though, with one of the posters here, that i HATE rewarding lazy developers with my heard earned cash. The game did look like fun on 360, but i would never ever ever buy a 360, first off because i don't like Microsoft products, and second, the system is laughably plagued with the worst console hardware failure rate in the history of games, let alone for hardware from any manufacturer in the world. AS a quality inspector for government electronics, i see a lot of product that needs fixin', and i make sure it gets corrected. Microsoft's negligence to fix the problems before mass production is only their fault. I'm not saying that Sony doesn't have their share of problems, but at least my 60 gigger is still faithfully trucking along, even after extensive hours of Drakes,Rock Band,MGS4,COD4, and Resistance(To name a few). Hopefully the PS3 Bioshock isn't riddled with these glitches upon release. With the release so close, i doubt there will be a pushback.

[PainisCupcake]

I should've bought the PC version months ago instead of waiting for this kinda news, my PC is more than capable, ran the demo excellently.

[samoice]

you xbox fan boys dont know nothing.
im playing The demo ona samsung 32" HDTV .. and i have the full copy of Bioshock on my pc ( a intel 3.30ghz dual core 2 ... 6gb ram.. vista... )and i can pplay it on tyhe highest setting .
And tbh after playing bioshock on my hdtv screen via my pc and then playing the ps3 demo. i could not tell a difference!
theres no slow downs or nothin, the colours arent bad there good and sharp!
The water effects and bluring is all nice and fluid and doesnt slow down the game at all.
I think most of you xbox ffans are just jealous ours looks like the pc version! or you dont have a ghigh quality pc to actually know what it should look like ;)

[arngrim229]

the game was still fun to me and i didnt notice the stupid little things, so game was still fun. i will just rent it anyway since i get free rentals :D. tho if games can look gorgeous on ps3 like sigma, heavenly, mgs4, resistance 2 etc why can 2k do anything??? is it proof of their lack of ability or just laziness

[PsYcHoToE1]

and can confirm that all the details in the article are correct. I hate to say this cause I do really like the PS3, but BioShack for the PS3 looks horible. I will not be getting this game for the PS3.

[Morgue]

It should be $39.99 or $49.99 but oh well. I'll picking it up again regardless and for the people who say their disappointed, it was only a demo so you're not going too get the full experience.

[ZeVeX]

I'm just happy there bringing it to PS3, Not everyone has a Awesome PC or enough dosh for a 360 and a PS3 so im lookin forward to playing a awesome game that otherwise i wouldn't of been able to play, and it's only £30 so why not.

[Amnesiac]

I cranked the sharpness on my Bravia, and it makes the game look sooooo much better...

Still though, the fact that I had to alter my settings THAT MUCH, is unacceptable.

2k Marin, FTL.

[Eiffel]

I still think porting a year old title is a dipsh*t move.

[Myth]

Bioshock is a good game, I played it on the PC. Do not play this game expecting it to live up to a 10, because as i've said before this game is not a 10. PS3 owners are going to be disappointed if your expecting a game of the year/10 game. This game is good but overrated. Kinda like going to watch a movie that you've heard nothing but great things about and coming out saying "Well it was good but not as good as people made it out to be". Do yourself a favor, play Bioshock expecting a 7.75 or 8.0 and you will be pleased.