Dead Space 2 for 360 is 2 discs, what’s the problem?

Rely on Horror: "We must admit, it’s kind of disappointing that EA couldn’t warn 360 users beforehand about Dead Space 2 being on 2 discs. Regardless, this doesn’t mean that 360 owners, or even multi-platform owners, should ignore the 360 version in favor for the PS3 version."

[NYC_Gamer]

well,who wants to pop in another disc in the middle of gameplay.

[anthraxCZ]

well, you actually instal disc 1 to your hdd and then insert disc 2 - you play without swapping

so i think it is not a problem

[guigsy]

I thought Microsoft didn't allow mandatory installs? If you don't have a HDD you're screwed.

[r1sh12]

Its not mandatory install (i think), but if you dont want to swap discs just install them both and leave disc 2 in the tray for verification..

[3dawg]

are you sure about that? 360 gamers said the same thing about me2 and ff13 i tried that and its telling me to insert the correct disk!

[-Superman-]

PS3

Dead Space 2 and dead space extraction = 1 blu ray

Xbox 360

Dead Space 2 = 2 DVD

2 game, 1 blu ray...
1 game, 2 dvd
lol

[OhReginald]

@-Superman-

l to the o to the l

[guigsy]

To be fair at least you don't see 360 complaining that "the developers are lazy" whenever there are issues like this, they just get on with it.

[Blacktric]

@anthraxCZ

It doesn't work like that. I always install my games on the 360's HDD and I did the same with Mass Effect 2. One of the first things I've tried was playing the game with second disc in the tray and it didn't recognized it when I tried to play the game. So, you have to have the proper disc in the tray while you're playing a game that uses multiple discs. But its not a big deal for me. If I like the 360, then I'll buy the game for it. I don't mind changing the disc halfway through the game.

[plenty a tool]

lol i have a 360 and a ps3, and i will still be buying the 360 version!

anthraxcz: is this true, coz i have a big HDD, and i always install my discs. anyway fanturds, this is what castlevania did, and what the next gta will do.

[Denethor_II]

"well, you actually instal disc 1 to your hdd and then insert disc 2 - you play without swapping

so i think it is not a problem"

But 360 owners don't like to install things, and have long complained about installation on PS3 games.

[gamingdroid]

I don't mind the two discs at all, and it has added benefit that if you screw up a disc (never happens to me since I keep my games in pristine mint condition), you can install the game from a rented copy and as long as the game isn't so scratched it can't be verified it will still work.

However, the biggest benefit the Xbox 360 has right now is the fact that you can install the entire game onto your hard drive. Sure you have to have the disc in the console for verification, but you get the benefit of fastest load times and no optical disc drive wear.

You know, the part of the console that is likely to fail first is the mechanical moving parts!

[Shepherd 214]

Correction. 360 owners like OPTIONAL installs, not mandatory ones.

On a side note, two discs means lots of content, so thats good news in my book.

[Kurt Russell]

2 Disks is no big deal. I install all the games I am currently playing anyway just to cut down on all the noise the machine makes.

Still, it won't stop a few chumps making a mountain out of a mole hill though.

[rezzah]

I know I sure as hell dont. And I wont ever have to, sucks for those who have to.

[Jazz4108]

You guys really think 360 buyers care if they have to take 5 seconds to change a disc? What we were saying about installs on the ps3 is they take forever upwards of 15 to 20 min plus weekly security downloads. Big diffrence between 5 seonds and 15 min plus all you ps3 only guys should ne used to multiple discs from the ps2.

[gamingdroid]

Yes, but the Xbox 360 is an optional installation!

You want to save on load times, enjoy the game as if it is one disc and reduce wear and tear on your optical drive, you can!

If you don't care, you don't have to sit through 15-20 minutes of installation and nor do you have to upgrade your hard drive (like I will probably have to do on my 40GB PS3 because many installations are mandatory and huge, like 10GB).

The only tangible benefit I see on the disc problem is that the Blu-Ray has a nice scratch resistant layer that is virtually unscratchable. Yes, I tried! ;)

[jeeves86]

@ Jazz

These are people that got pissed off because the console scratched their discs when they moved it. Honestly, I think swapping discs is just too much for some people.

[meetajhu]

Here after xbots will get used to this! wakkakak

[kazuma56]

everybody knows developpers put disk swapping right in the middle of gameplay -_-

[iPad]

who wants to pop in another disk to play the SAME game?

[bumnut]

Its not a big deal really, remember MGS4? you had to install each chapter you played and if you wanted to show a friend a cool level you had saved, you had to install it again, then install where you were up to to continue.

That takes longer than swapping a disc.

Also with a linear game like dead space, you will probably only have to swap it once.

I like my ps3 but hate the load/update times so ill probably get this on pc

@the guy who disagreed - im not sure which point you don't agree with, can you post a reply?

[the_best_player]

Think if GTA4 was on 2 disks chaning on each island change lol.

No one likes changing disks for 1 game

[Aloren]

The truth is most people don't care... I'm pretty sure most are not even aware this could be an issue. I mean, really, swapping a disk, wow, what a drawback... that's gotta take ... what ? 10 secs ? 30 ? It's not even worth playing anymore.

[the_best_player]

______________________________ ________________________
GTA

Drives to island bridge "please change disk" loaded, ah crap cops turns car round on island bridge "please change disk".

Time to check this other big island out "please change disk". ah I don't like this island drives back to other island "please change disk".

3 hours later hmm I should of got the blu ray PS3 version this disk changing is a pain.

[Aloren]

Hmm... GTA.
Start the game and enjoy it for 20 hours.
Swap disk cause the second part of the story is on a second disk.
Enjoy the game for 20 additional hours.

That's just stupid to pretend they would force you to swap disks whenever you change island.

[ImmortalLegend]

Even with 2 discs Dead Space 2 will still probably sell better on Xbox 360. I don't mean to sound like a fanboy, but damn, this truly isn't a big deal. This is only a problem for fatasses that can't get out of that imprint they made in their couch.

[LORD-PHOENIX]

'I must admit, it’s kind of disappointing that EA couldn’t warn 360 users beforehand about Dead Space 2 being on 2 discs. Regardless, this doesn’t mean that 360 owners, or even multi-platform owners, should ignore the 360 version in favor for the PS3 version'

strongly disagree with that comment if you are a MULTICONSOLE owner ps3 is a no brainer not only does it come on ONE disc you also get dead space extraction as a bonus

if you only have a 360 then theres no problem enjoy the game

[knowledge4lfe]

dont forget you dont have to pay to play the multiplayer. so yea. ps3 all the way

[Jazz4108]

I have both systems and I bought the 360 version because wvery game I get for the ps3 takkes forever to sit down and play its always something that has to be installed. With the 360 put disc in and play. I own both consoles and I game my excclusives on ps3 and multiplats on the 360. I have seen this enough and no fanboy will change my mind.

[Chevalier]

"I have both systems and I bought the 360 version because wvery game I get for the ps3 takkes forever to sit down and play its always something that has to be installed. With the 360 put disc in and play. I own both consoles and I game my excclusives on ps3 and multiplats on the 360. I have seen this enough and no fanboy will change my mind. "

Okay so let me get this straight you guys are buying this game on the 360 because of an install on PS3? Even though the PS3 version DOESN'T have any installing for Dead Space 2 at all?! There's only a game save for the game, absolutely NO install at all. Wow, that's all I'm going to say about that.

[Strikepackage Bravo]

Nope Jazz is right, PS3 has a bunch of updates everytime you turn the thing on is his point. You cant just turn it on and play like on 360. On PS3 its always some update that takes forever. Also online play on PS3 sucks, plus multiplat games tend to run and look better on 360.

[Drekken]

My car doesn't have power steering - What's the problem?

My TV doesn't do High Def - What's the problem?

My Sneakers don't have laces, only Velcro - Whats the problem?

My console has to use multiple discs because the maker used a legacy medium - What's the problem?

The answer to all is - Nothing if you don't mind being behind the times, or dumb(Velcro).

[Kon]

No problem, you will just use one disc.

[LoaMcLoa]

Umm.. What?

[DingDangDoo]

Rather use 2 discs than play a port.

[StoneyYoshi]

funny you say that even though EA has been putting more developement towards the ps3 version and porting to the xbox. most games from EA are doing this now. but it is understandable that you do not know this stuff, you just go and try to troll about something you know nothing about.
that is why you see literally no difference between multiplatforms now for games from EA.

[DingDangDoo]

lol.....

Like they do on fifa...

[StoneyYoshi]

hmm well seeing as i said MORE development towards the ps3. i dont recall saying ALL.

good hustle though, i believe i am the victor on this part seeing as the one disagree i have is probably you.

[itsralf]

PS3 was the lead platform for Dead Space 2...
So was the first Dead Space.

[TheGameFoxJTV]

The first Dead Space was originally going to go to the Xbox 1, but it was canceled. So, I have no idea where you got that from.

[itsralf]

Because EA-developed games use the PS3 as the lead platform, and Visceral is EA Redwood. I thought this was common knowledge.

[Deacon]

LMAO!! It's still funny.

[Convas]

Well, this is MS fault, but you can expect to see more of these Multiplats on 2 discs, hell, games in general, including 360 exclusives. Personally, this doesn't affect me, as my 360 and PS3 will both be on the same desk as my Computer Tower, which incidentally is right next to my Game Library. So disc switching is a matter of picking the game off the rack two feet away from me and putting it in.

Sure, it may be an immersion breaker, but hey, you do what you need to do. Still trying to decide whether to get multidisc multiplats on PS3 or keep all multiplats on 360 ...

[toaster]

Disks? ROFL! What is this 2006?

[Der_Kommandant]

expect floppy disks for xbox 720

[JetLyfe420]

The problem is that it's 2011 and it is pathetic. fuck is this? metal gear solid 1? wtf

[vyralx]

Hahaha disc swapping...I guess Blu Ray is the future and dvd's thing of the past.
By the way RE2 had 2 discs because it had 2 campaigns.If the author played the game he wouldn't have made that mistake

[DingDangDoo]

Blu Ray might be the future, Shame that Sony dont own it. lol

[xxBiG_BoSSxx]

actually, the kind of do own it. Sony is one of the 8 or so companies that developed and license blu ray.

[StoneyYoshi]

gosh thats DingDangDoo's 3rd fail in this comment section. please stop trying.

[Aloren]

A thing of the past? really ? I could understand people calling a floppy disk "a thing of the past" when they needed 21 disks to install Dark Forces while it fitted on a much faster cd rom.
I could also understand how having Baldur's Gate on 1 fast dvd instead of 5 cds was a significant improvement... but really, having the same content on 2 disks instead of 1 with a more or less equivalent reading speed is not exactly a revolution. Especially when people have been claiming for 5 years that dvd is "a thing of the past"... having only 2 disks for such a major release 5 years later proves only one thing : that DVDs weren't so outdated after all...

[smashman98]

Well said

[Chevalier]

"A thing of the past? really ? I could understand people calling a floppy disk "a thing of the past" when they needed 21 disks to install Dark Forces while it fitted on a much faster cd rom.
I could also understand how having Baldur's Gate on 1 fast dvd instead of 5 cds was a significant improvement... but really, having the same content on 2 disks instead of 1 with a more or less equivalent reading speed is not exactly a revolution. Especially when people have been claiming for 5 years that dvd is "a thing of the past"... having only 2 disks for such a major release 5 years later proves only one thing : that DVDs weren't so outdated after all... "

Yeah but according to 360 fans installs like PS3 installs are always bad aren't they? If that's all that you guys are complaining about now I guess multiplats on PS3 have progressed.

Didn't Microsoft also say you guys didn't need HDMI for HD graphics back when it came out? Did you believe that as well?

[Aloren]

Why should I care about what xbox of ps3 fanboys think? also why are you talking about HDMI ? and PS3 install ? and why do you talk about what Microsoft say ? Cause you know, I don't care, all I'm saying is that swaping a disk once doesn't matter.

Don't try to change that into a fanboy argument.

[Chevalier]

"Why should I care about what xbox of ps3 fanboys think? also why are you talking about HDMI ? and PS3 install ? and why do you talk about what Microsoft say ? Cause you know, I don't care, all I'm saying is that swaping a disk once doesn't matter.

Don't try to change that into a fanboy argument. "

Sure then why are you guys talking about the PS3 version of Dead Space 2 like there's an install when their isn't one then? I'd understand if you guys said look there's an install, but, this one doesn't have one at all.

[Aloren]

Ok, where did I (as in me, not "you guys", cause I'm not "you guys") said anything about a dead space install on PS3 ? so, why did you quote me instead of someone who actually talked about that ?

Cause, really, no need to change everything anyone says into an argument about what someone else on the site said...

[Drano]

The main problem is that we're not in the 90s anymore.

[kazuma56]

swapping a disc takes 20 seconds, whats the deal when on ps3 hdd install takes 20/30 minutes.

[gypsygib]

No they don't, 99% of games take 5-10 minutes. Not that I care, I wish I could install all my PS3 games onto the HD as harddrives are dirt cheap (500 gigs for 50 bucks) and it improves loading - not to mention it increases the life of the disk drive. I already install all my 360 games onto my 250 gig harddrive, that takes like 15 minutes each - but I don't mind building anticipation while I make a sandwich.

[smashman98]

all games are different while some may take 20-30 minutes most only take 20-30 seconds if there is an install at all and most of the newer games do not have to install

[Snatcher]

This is sad. Who the hell cares if it is two discs?? And what I find more sad is that the PS3 fanboys are using this to bash the 360 fanboys. ''We have a big advantage, we don't have to swap discs''. This is becoming so stupid.

[smashman98]

well in the ps3 fanboys defense the 360 fanboys were much much worse in the begining

[jbiz320]

i will download disc 1 on my 250gig xbox360 and play with one disc.. smh, god the fanboys on this site are getting worse and worse by the day.. it looks NO different either way..

[marioPSUC]

Oh come on people, its not like its a huge deal to get up and put in the 2nd disc. There have always been games that have used multiple discs on all the consoles that used discs.

It takes all but 10 seconds to get up, press the open button, take disc 1 out, put disc 2 in and play.

[despair]

lol comparing this game to the RE2 2 disks is stupid, there was no alternative and when you have 2 versions that look and play the same but 1 comes on a single disk and the other 2 which would you choose? And that's not even taking into account extraction.

[rmedtx]

MS should have used HD-DVDs as storage media.

[gypsygib]

yep, even if it failed for movies it would still be perfect for games.

[jeeves86]

That honestly would have been awesome. I thought that's what they were going to do when Blu-ray came out the victor in the format war.

However, if they did that, there'd be a slew of movie releases in the format like we saw with the UMD.

[kazuma56]

gamers are pathetic on this gen, always whining for shit. blablabla swapping disc, blablabla sub-hd, superior version, inferior version...they don't even care about the quality of the games

[smashman98]

lol its always been that way right now its pixels, AA, etc

and before it was bits

[ephellstrom]

Who the hell cares if you have to put in a second disk? You do it in game while riding on a freaking elevator. OMG I was so mad that instead of meandering around a small confined space for a minute and a half I had to insert another disk. Get real homies.

[dork0783]

LAZY FANBOYS!

[DlocDaBudSmoka]

let them have 1 game across 2 discs, why ps3 get 2 games on 1 disc. i think thats the point everyone is making.

[Bluemaster77]

It really isnt that big of a deal especially since I can just install the disc on my 120GB HDD

[Kakihara]

In truth I don't find it to be that big of a deal but I have to admit at moments like this I do wonder where 360 fantrolls with names like Mandatoryinstall have got to.

[VictoriousB13]

Damn sad to see people bitching and moaning about something as small as multiple disks. Really, is there nothing else wrong in the world that deserves your criticism?

[radphil]

Actually it deserves criticism when we're in an age where people just accept outdated features.

[VictoriousB13]

Outdated features? We've been doing this for a long time and people, unlike you, have accepted it because, get this, it's not a big deal. Unless you weigh 600 pounds, which you probably do, I'm sure you're capable of walking over to your xbox, which you probably don't have, and switching disks.

[smashman98]

seriously radphil your a moron

to all the people with xboxes only get this game dead space 2 is amazing and even if it were on 5 discs it is definitley worth playing

cant say the same bout ffXIII but this game is amazing

[radphil]

Victorious, just because it's been going for a while doesn't mean consumers should just have to sit back and accept it.

Also to the both of you, good job showing your intentions. Resorting to childish insults instead of actually discussing.

This is why N4G can't have nice things, because people don't even go into a discussion...instead they just insult on someone they have NO idea who's behind it.

[Quartx]

@radphil

Usually happens when you try to hold a discussion. People either call you a fanboy, insult you, or a combination of both.

[gypsygib]

Uh..if you have both systems, of course you would ignore the 360 version: 1st) Free Game, which according to Edge is better than Killzone 2 and Infamous lol; 2) One disk is better than 2 generally.

But if you only have a 360 spending 5 seconds to switch disks is really a non-issue.

[Skynetone]

this will break a lot 360s, disc trays

[SovereignSnaKe]

wow.. when i opened the Game and i was like... hmmm 2 dics.., this is going to be a big game... and it never crossed my mind again.. -what a retarded article.. warn the players... HA! LAME! >:}

[slugg]

Realized when they went with DVDs for the 360 that eventually this would happen. But the advantage at the time they were developing the 360 (Cost, ease of use for developers, compression technology, etc.) outweighed the negatives in the future. DVD vs. Blu - Ray and system cost are why the 360 was able to release a year earlier than the PS3 and maintain a marketshare lead for the last 5 years.

[Jehovah]

Since this is a linear game it wouldn't be a big problem..
but imagine playing an open world game with 2 discs or more.. that's a problem.

[NoobJobz]

Haha. Arguing about games. You silly nerds.

Haha jk. But seriously. It's really stupid when you think about it. Two discs or not, who really gives a shit. What difference does it make?

[GoldPS3]

2 disc is so last gen. I'm glad PS3 have bluray.

[MaverickStar7]

This is ridiculous. I can choose to buy the xbox version, install the second disk and then never worry about it again. Or buy the PS3 version, do whatever manual install there is and then never worry about it again. I usually install the entire xbox game on my system just to save wear on the system itself. This ridiculous fanboy crap is what is wrong with the gaming , not the games themselves.

[Tigan]

I just bought the ps3 version for the exclusive "dead space extraction" which is a great game itself. I would have bought the xbox version were it not for the extra content on the ps3. I think that if you can't get off the couch for 10 seconds to change a disk than you got bigger health problems to worry about. Time to go get this game started. Chowders.

[bobrea]

I'm playing it on my PC. Which requires no discs :D

[jeeves86]

I wanted to get this for my PC, but I heard that there were issues with it with Steam. I had pretty much forgotten about the extra content and just ended up getting the Ps3 version.

[bobrea]

Hmm, I've had no issues with it so far. Although I wish I had known about the lack of dlc anew achievements, but that's just lack of research on my part. I'm still amazed that a company can get away with shutting out an entire fanbase though.

[ufo8mycat]

360 version = 1 game on 2 discs
PS3 version = 2 games on 1 disc

I find that funny :P

[xlockingupthesunx]

The 'problem' is that Xbox Live users are constantly bragging up how superior their online and console in general is, but they refuse to acknowledge when PS3 gets the luxury and convenience for a change.

Is it a big deal to get off your ass and swap a disc? Hell no. But you can't deny the fact that it's a luxury, albeit a small one, PS3 owners have over 360 owners in the case of Dead Space 2.

[Tigan]

I think it's the ps3 fanboys that are always bragging about the power of the cell, bluray and so on. Yes the ps3 is technically a better system and it shows on games like UC2,GT5 (for the most part), MGS4 and a couple of others but yes LIVE is better than the psn especially now with the hacking problems they are facing. I also find that the xbox despite it's older hardware is giving the ps3 a good run for its money.

[xlockingupthesunx]

Well, fanboys of any system are idiots. Microsoft are idiots for rushing a product to market, and their 2011 line up is virtually non-existent with Gears 3 and a bunch of Kinect titles rounding out the shallow list.

Sony are absolute morons for launching the PS3 at $600, and I fear they are to repeat that mistake with the NGP. Playstation Plus is a huge fail at direct competition toward Xbox Live.

Xbox Live is better than PSN, yes. Everything is a lot more integrated.

[Tzuno]

this is stupid both consoles have the game. end of discussion.