BeyondUnreal Interviews: Steve Polge UT 3 plays a bit slower on the console versions

SP: UT will feature the same levels, weapons, vehicles, and game types on each platform. Having said that, the game will not feel identical on each platform, as we've tweaked the game for each platform so as not to compromise the game play on any system. The game plays a bit slower on the console versions, and there is some aiming help (although the system we've developed, while very effective, feels quite subtle). Visually, the game scales very well to a wide variety of hardware. We've always placed a lot of emphasis on getting UT to run well on lower end hardware, and we've also got high end features to push your monster PC to its limits.

And of course, we'll be supporting mods on both the PC and PS3. Mod support has always been an important part of our success on PC, so we're very excited to be able to bring this feature to a console platform.

[Lyberator]

Makes sense as you can turn 180 degrees almost instantly with a mouse.

[radzy]

it has nothing to do with keyboard and mouse and everything to do with hardware capability's . ps3 doesnt run any graphical game without slowdown, framerate problems, etc.... e.g. uncharted:drakes fortune runs so bad , nearly to point of non-playable. maybe some of the slowest animation movement i have ever seen on a game.

[xfrgtr]

Lyberator,exactly

[cartman313]

Do you really believe the crap that comes out of your mouth? What are you going to say next? The earth is flat? I have a hard time believing that you have actually sat down and played Uncharted. Considering the game isn't even out yet. Whatever though, enjoy living in your delusional flat earth.

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He was referring to the gameplay. If a game runs at 25fps it does not play slower, there are just less frames like films compared to real life :)

Then...

The issues of framerate are briefly touched upon by the "We’ve always placed a lot of emphasis on getting UT to run well on lower end hardware" statement.

There ofcourse maybe slowdown issues on the consoles but there will be on alot of peoples PC's too (like mine).

[Marceles]

splitfish will fix that.

[Real Gambler]

1- Console versions as in: PS3 version and 360 version...

2- They said before you could use your bluetooth keyboard and mouse. I hope it's still true. Mine is being used only for web surfing right now... All I want is same PC experience but on my 54 inch HDTV...

3- The real beauty of the Unreal engine is the fact that (as they clearly said) it can run on pretty much all kind of hardware. It's the main reason the first Unreal was so popular!!! You don't need a beast to run it unless you want all the eye candy to the max. Graphics and gameplay are still outstanding, even if your pc is a couple years old. So this upcoming version (as they said) will be the same, and run even on older PCs. So basically, running it on any consoles should be a breeze. Now, the big question will be: Is this aiming thing only for people using controllers, or will that work with the mouse as well. People with mouses will likely have a big advantage if this is the case. Guess we will have to wait and see...

[clownfacemcgee]

I think it's kind of unfair to have people with controllers square off against people with keyboards and mice. A mouse can do a 180 in half a second. A controller can't. Point precision vs. analog sticks is so unfair. You just move the mouse to move the crosshairs. Analog isn't quite that easy. Everyone says mouse and keyboard rules for FPS's, but that's really just not true. It's just easier.

[Hayabusa 117]

The title should be changed to "UT3 consoles version tweaked", or "different from PC verisons", because it sounded to me like the console versions are don't run as fast for hardware reasons.

[pwnsause]

well of course UT3 is way better on PC than the other 2 platforms, but at the end of the day, for those that want to play UT3 so bad, will it take a 2000 dollar computer to do so?,

[DADO]

For half of that you can get a PS3 and a 360 Elite.

[pwnsause]

exactly!

[MK_Red]

I always loved the original UT for tis crazy speed and was hoping UT3 would be like that one but I feel a bit unhappy since my computer cant run the game and I'll have to by the console version and that will have a bit slower pace. I wish they add some turbo mode or something for console or an option to bring to pace up to PC version's level (And this should be aside from all turbo modes of both versions).

[Violater]

it will still be very fast, also the PS3 version offers keyboard and mouse support.

[Azurite]

But aiming help isn't what I want in a FPS... that ruins the skill.
Singleplayer I don't care, but for a multiplayer game using auto-aim... that's bad imo.
Though, I've heard this is quite common in console FPS-games, doesn't make it right.

[DADO]

They might add an option to disable the aiming help.

[unbiased]

Trust me it will run very slow on my PC, much slower then my PS3:)

[Cartesian3D]

QUAD SLI 8800 ultra ,4 GB DDR3 up to 1500MHz ram ,2 x QUADcore 1333FSB intel, 10K HDD and FULL install in HDD.. yes in PC its a bit faster than conosle ..

but u need more than 2k bucks for doin that.. anyway PC is the best choice for HARD CORE FPS fans if u have enough money..

but for UT3 is a different story

in PS3 u can see amazing visuals and use USB mouse and Keyboard and MOD s... so PS3 is the best choice with less money

[ShiftyLookingCow]

"QUAD SLI 8800 ultra ,4 GB DDR3 up to 1500MHz ram ,2 x QUADcore 1333FSB intel, 10K HDD and FULL install in HDD.. yes in PC its a bit faster than conosle .."
sorry this is bullsh!t, Epic has always been great at PC optimization not just graphic quality, don't underestimate. I ran UT2K4 at acceptable framerates, max quality @ 1024x768 with a crappy FX5200(I bought it a day or so after it was released). I expect same kind this time.

[Cartesian3D]

I think u have alittle mistake.. I didnt say it cant Run with good frame rates with low end Computer... THEY ARE PRO in this section, I AGREE WITH U TOTALLY about past Unreal tournaments for supporting Lowend users same as Highend ones..

so let me add this to that post:
in highest details and highest visuals (almost same as PS3)it runs faster on the systam that I said.. without frame rates drop in Outdoor views...
sorry if my bad writing lead u in a wrong way ...

[ShiftyLookingCow]

I see you were exaggerating, I have to agree though PS3 is the cheapest way to get max out of UT3 esp because of PC Mods support. My language was a bit unnecessary, sorry about that. Personally, I will decide after I see how the demo runs on my everything-crappy-but-8800GTX system

[Maddens Raiders]

I'll be the judge. ; )

[fenderputty]

I thought the 360's version would be the best with the most added features.

[email protected] added features because the 360 is incapable of having mods.

[MarioFromTexas]

I played UT04 and it's to dam fast for me. I rather them slow it down, if you never played UT04 go and try it out, it's like roadrunner on speed

[hfaze]

The insane speed of the gameplay is why I LOVE the UT series... The only FPS that comes to mind that is faster than UT was Quake 3 Arena (SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO much fun to play online back in the day!!!)

Although I do have to admit that you pretty much NEED a keyboard and mouse if the gameplay speed is all cranked up. Yet Epic was kind enough to provide keyboard and mouse support in the PS3 version... Muhuhahahahaha!!!!

This November is going to be amazing...

[JIN KAZAMA]

is one dumb MotherFU(KER

[zonetrooper5]

Great this will turn into a flame war, it will be faster on the PC because of the keyboard and mouse. Common sense my friend.

[R0l3]

Of course it's better on the PC. A PC is bias towards the PlayStation 3 during this play test because the developers use PC's that have hundreds of pounds spent on them, it's like comparing fire and water together and finding out whats the winner.

[timmyp53]

thats all i know =(

[nomad117]

a jesus pc = UT3 and a god pc = crysis

[BADBOYEK4]

This is why Microsoft do not want Mods on xbox live because Mods leads to Hackers and Hackers leads to cheating.

[Lumbo]

hmm, actually its more like
"mods lead to free content by independent developers, and that leads to Microsoft not being able to nickel and dime you to death for content that everyone else gets for free" And Microsoft always followed a "if you can't charge for it, its not good for xbl" strategy.

[Shaka2K6]

' ' And of course, we’ll be supporting mods on both the PC and PS3. ' '

Best on PS3.

[Bullseye]

,yes its great to have user created levels,but anyone that has played P.C stuffs with mods knows what the downside to that is. I would rather have a fair game than get frustrated, because you blast the hell out of a guy and he just stands there and then kills with one shot!!Thats what you 'mod' guys have to look forward to.Thats one of the reasons i left P.C gaming in the first place.