NBA 2K8: Both PS3 & 360 versions locked at 60 fps

During E3, we were quite surprised to see that NBA 2K8 didn't make any appearances, even behind closed doors. Sure enough, the Visual Concepts team seems to have adopted the adage of not busting out the game until they it confident that it would rock socks. So, does it, at 75% completion? We can't say for sure, since it was a hands-off demo that we saw during the end of the day at Games Convention, but we can say for certain that the developers are looking to add quite a bit to this year's update, if not another full game built-in.

[Schmitty07]

.......before someone comes in and claims which version will be superior.

[nasim]

since they are not making this ps3 exclusive

They should abandon the low powered x360 version altogether.

i dont know why they are still producing games for x360 --the least selling console in EU and JAPAN.

wii has overtaken the x360 already in gLOBAL SALES

[SlappyMcTaint]

Motherphuck EA, Go Go Go 2k!!

How long will it be before EA realizes they have to put some effort into their games to survive this generation?

[TheXgamerLive]

Xbox 360
pick the 360--29% pick 360 (221,430 votes)consoles sold
11,207,095

PS3
pick the PS3--19.9% pick PS3 (152,125 votes)consoles sold
4,337,011

Wii
pick the Wii--51% pick Wii (389,439 votes)consoles sold
10,320,480

[Syko]

No surprise, didn't 2K sports state that all their games will run at 60fps on both systems? I am pretty sure they did.

[MK_Red]

True. They did state that their games will run at 60 fps on both platforms.
2K is not as lazy as EA then :)

[IPlayGames]

Since EA open the development to other types of tiles there sports game have suffered.

[reaperxciv]

we will be spared from hearing "2k sports sux" from those whining crybabies this time.

[PureGamer]

which one will be better if any? i think they will probs be the same.

[junk56]

EA and Ubisoft love to make jokes.

2k is the serious one of the bunch

[power of Green]

Its just basketball anything more complex is a different story. Some devs aready said simpler games do not challage devs with 60fps as much as other types of games.

[sajj316]

and football (american) is more complex? Yes, is there a lot going on with the environment (weather, stadium, etc) but I'd say that 60 fps is quite possible. FIFA 2008 (confirmed at 60 fps) has those same environments (probably minus the snow). In soccer its 11 on 11. Football plays are scripted with AI triggered on situational variables. Football crowds are not as dynamic as soccer crowds.

[TheXgamerLive]

We'll all only believe this when we see it, and someone plays it.

[Stoned Alone]

great news

[PureGamer]

does this mean EA were lazy because it seems to me that these devs can get 60 fps on the PS3.

[shotty]

well 2K can also take down the level of detail in the game to get it to run at 60 fps, they way to tell until both games are released.

[ThaGeNeCySt]

Lazy? maybe... not as talented as the 2ksports developers as far as working with PS3 goes? Definately

[PureGamer]

ye i agree.

[tplarkin7]

It's about time the PS3 shows it's power, although it now just matches the 360.

[SlappyMcTaint]

If you think about it, what a compliment to the PS3 that is: it's 1 full year behind, which, in technology, is a long, long time -and most games look 99% as good or better than the 360 versions. The devs have had almost 2 years to manhandle the 360 and a few have already said they're pushing it up to 90% of it's ceiling.

Once the lazy devs get over the initial learning curve (and get their a$$e$ handed to them by other devs), we'll see a huge jump in mega-sick games coming out for PS3.

[DG]

Same ol info...I want Association news damn it!

[PStriple703]

i love 2k

[aiphanes]

Sony and 2k are doing 60 fps at 1080p on the PS3...Next year...EA Madden 09 will be at 1080p at 60 fps on the PS3....

[sajj316]

I don't ever see EA doing 1080p on any of their sports games. They will stick to the Microsoft sweet spot of 720p.

[ThaGeNeCySt]

I don't see why this is a surprise... both b ball games on both platforms were locked at 60 fps last year (offline)

[monkey602]

Hmm a short time ago my anger was pointed towards ubisoft for being lazy but that was missplaced they proved a good developer with GRAW2 on ps3. But it seems EA are the real bad developers

[reaperxciv]

a AAA title for the PS3? IGN rated it an 8.2

[monkey602]

doesnt AAA mean 9 out of ten or ten out of ten? so by your theory if it got 8 then no its not a triple A title.... was that a trick question?

[m9105826]

AAA, by definition, is a game with a huge budget and production team. Whether or not that pans out to AAA sales is up to consumers.

[power of Green]

Like Virtual Tennis dev's boasting they can do 60fps better than; lets say devs that make a Football game runing at 60pfs with much more going on at once. Ofcourse Basketball tech probably being in the middle with complexity of the two examples. I'll give 2K that! if what they say is true and will be pulled off. Does anybody know what the current 2k football games runs at?.

I favored 2K over EA so don't get me wrong(Madden is cool and right now I do like FB better with EA in this generation so far).

[PureGamer]

I think its good how some devs are now getting used to the PS3. These devs will lead the way for other devs and then we will see some more good looking games for the Ps3.

[elrmelon]

I don't own a PS3, just xbox. But i really feel bad when a game comes out on xbox and it isn't the same for playstation owners. I have owned both basketball games and 2K is leaps and bounds better than NBA live. The online is smooth with no lag and with the addition of a dunk contest....I'm just really excited to get my hands on what is in my opinion the best made sports game ever.

[harpua]

refreshing non-fanboy comment, this site could use more of you.....bubbles

[i Shank u]

respect to 2k

[heroman711]

yay no more crappy games. not even gonna buy ea games anymore

[assasshin]

2k8 = 10/10
live= 1/10
nba 08 = negative 5/10

[snoopgg]

Ea will have to step up their programming in this next generation of video gaming. They couldn't even do a proper job on the 360 version of nascar. I don't want to hear them saying how hard it is to program for the 360. Whats their excuse, their corperate greed is ruining the quality of their games and quality of games was the reason I used to buy EA games. Not anymore though until they get their lazy arses back to making quality games.....

[Xbox is the BEST]

will still be inferior. Do you really want 2K to tell the truth??? If they did you fanboys will start preaching/screaming Boycott 2K. Have a nice day.

[m9105826]

Were you not hugged enough as a child... because you seem to harbor a lot of anger towards a group of people who haven't REALLY wronged you in any way...

[Xbox is the BEST]

by Sony I see

[m9105826]

I'm blind because I question your ability to sum up someone's entire worth as a human based on an internet comment post? Seriously, I could care less whether or not Sony or MS 'wins' this console gen, because you know what... there's always going to be another gen. As long as the games are good and they keep coming I really couldn't give a damn. But honestly, what have the big, bad Sony fanboys actually done to you to warrant your hate? Anything short of murdering your mother is to little in my opinion. And the same goes for Sony fanboys. Are the 'xbots' actually hurting you in any way? no. I just think everyone needs to admit a couple of things. 1. Most of us don't know jack$hit about the technology behind either system, and are therefore unfit to say which is better, or even interpret what a developer means when they say something, and 2. each system has benefits over the other. Live with it. If it really means so much to your life that your console 'wins', then you really need some other hobbies than playing games and trying to protect yourself by justifying your purchase of choice.

[Xbox is the BEST]

Face it you bought a blu ray player and I question your ability to see thru bullsh!t Sony feed you. How does hype play like?? Keep enjoying your mixed reviewed games. What Sony fans done to me is nothing. I'm not the sucker that bought hype you are. Mixed Reviewes on your so called "AAA" titles. WarHawk fun but not innovative. This is next gen son. What I said is the truth and you jumped on me. Does the truth hurts?? It will when 2K8 come out. Sucker enjoy your mixed review next gen non innovative gameplay. You should do yourself a favor and Jump In.

[Dogswithguns]

2K NBA 2007 was awesome. and the new 2008 will be too as always. I just bought AllPro Football over the weekend and it's awesome as well as always. way better than the retard MaddenNFL and the rest of retard EA games..

[Clinton514]

Best use of it in a sports game ever. :)

[pilotpistolpete]

yep, never liked ea sports game since ps1. 2k always made them better (and they are always cheaper for some reason)

2k, you rock, keep those good games coming.

[Spinitus]

will NBA Live 08 run at 60fps for x360 and ps3???

[Funky Town_TX]

They are pimping all of you. They forgot All Pro Football fan at 30 fps on PS3. Great way to use EA to get Sony fangirls all worked up.

[progx]

are the reason i'll never buy a ps3. If it means having to play with "him". He makes ps3 people look bad...very bad. You guys would do well to kill that douche. Make the world, not to mention n4g, a much better place.