I won’t repeat the ‘cool factor’ about time shifting since many have already done it. BUT, there is one other aspect of this game that has gone mostly unmentioned. That is the weapons. (Not to mention their sound).

So many games have 1 or 2 good weapons. Moreover, 50% of these don’t make the sounds you’d expect from them. With that said, Timeshift got it right the first time. Listening to this game while you are holding one of the *Many* awesome weapons, hearing these things fire out of your speakers is an amazing experience.

The overall graphics are stunning (very comparable to Halo 3 at least on my 52″ Plasma using HDMI) and another area that has gone un-noted is the Multiplayer. Matches for multiplayer can be set up using the amazing “Low Gravity” and there is also a “High Speed” setting. There are tons of maps available and the overall experience will truly blow your mind.

Time shifting at any given moment – as well as stopping time to regain your last bit of health in messy situations – is truly rewarding. And one of the funniest aspects to the game (believe it or not, it IS actually laugh out loud funny) is the voice acting. I won’t go into it here, but you’ll see what I mean as you progress into the game.

This one is a keeper, simply for the online play. Just like Unreal Tournament 3, this is one of the most underrated titles *ever* for the XBox 360 AND XBox Live.

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It must be great to have such a great console. thanks

It must be great to have such a great console. thanks

I let my Xbox Live subscription lapse last year, but my 15 year old was telling me about their model just last week. I did not realize that Microsoft wasn’t running dedicated servers for the big name games, and that really short changes the 360 users in terms of the online experience.

As far as 360 vs PS3, I am leaning PS3 at this point (I would just like to see developers spend a little time writing for it on multi-platform games, otherwise the difference is negligible to non-existent). Owning both allows me to play exclusives, and for the rest, I’ll just take a peek what the editors at the big game sites say in their reviews at launch before I settle on a platform for a given game. I did the same thing in the Genesis/SNES, Saturn/Playstation and PS2/Xbox/Gamecube eras. I will opt for the PS3 version of a game unless the reviewers say it has framerate or graphics issues, in which case I’ll snag the 360 version.

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I let my Xbox Live subscription lapse last year, but my 15 year old was telling me about their model just last week. I did not realize that Microsoft wasn’t running dedicated servers for the big name games, and that really short changes the 360 users in terms of the online experience.

As far as 360 vs PS3, I am leaning PS3 at this point (I would just like to see developers spend a little time writing for it on multi-platform games, otherwise the difference is negligible to non-existent). Owning both allows me to play exclusives, and for the rest, I’ll just take a peek what the editors at the big game sites say in their reviews at launch before I settle on a platform for a given game. I did the same thing in the Genesis/SNES, Saturn/Playstation and PS2/Xbox/Gamecube eras. I will opt for the PS3 version of a game unless the reviewers say it has framerate or graphics issues, in which case I’ll snag the 360 version.

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I never once pulled from the article that you are not happy with the PS3, actually the opposite. I feel I read it right; you enjoy the console yet still have minor gripes. Although, many other readers don’t seem to understand your points.

Did you try CoD4 online with PS3 yet? I’d like to get your thoughts on the differences between 360 and PS3. From personal experience and a few friends who have recently moved from 360 to PS3, we all seem to agree that the game seems to run a bit faster on PS3.

Anyway, ignore what most of the posters have stated, I think your review was very neutral.

I never once pulled from the article that you are not happy with the PS3, actually the opposite. I feel I read it right; you enjoy the console yet still have minor gripes. Although, many other readers don’t seem to understand your points.

Did you try CoD4 online with PS3 yet? I’d like to get your thoughts on the differences between 360 and PS3. From personal experience and a few friends who have recently moved from 360 to PS3, we all seem to agree that the game seems to run a bit faster on PS3.

Anyway, ignore what most of the posters have stated, I think your review was very neutral.

I have been playing MGS4 the last week, and I will say that if developers write for the PS3 we will see some games that look better than the 360 versions. Unfortunately, I don’t see many developers sinking money into making a superior version for one platform, and we will likely continue to see games that hit both systems and one or the other will be marginally better.

I like the PS3 a lot actually, minus the remote power issue and the fact that we don’t have a choice to bitstream DD+, TrueHD and DTS-HD variants. I realize that having the player doing the decoding is not a detriment, but it would still be nice to have the functionality.

In fact, because of the PS3 I just bought a new avr to use as a pre/pro since I am tired of waiting for the guys that make separates to offer a pre/pro with the features I want that won’t get me divorced

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I have been playing MGS4 the last week, and I will say that if developers write for the PS3 we will see some games that look better than the 360 versions. Unfortunately, I don’t see many developers sinking money into making a superior version for one platform, and we will likely continue to see games that hit both systems and one or the other will be marginally better.

I like the PS3 a lot actually, minus the remote power issue and the fact that we don’t have a choice to bitstream DD+, TrueHD and DTS-HD variants. I realize that having the player doing the decoding is not a detriment, but it would still be nice to have the functionality.

In fact, because of the PS3 I just bought a new avr to use as a pre/pro since I am tired of waiting for the guys that make separates to offer a pre/pro with the features I want that won’t get me divorced

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In regards to horsepower; I recommend you check out Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune. The game uses less than half of the PS3s capability but still manages to amaze. The lush jungle environment is just outstanding and remains one of the best looking PS3 games to date. If you have already played Oblivion on 360, go rent a copy for the PS3 version – another beauty that actually has been touted to have better graphics on the PS3 (due to the developers enhancing the game engine for the PS3 port – did you know they crammed most of the code on the main processor? Imagine if they used the SPUs!)

Still, I agree having ‘raw power’ is useless if no one can tap into it. I see your point, though I feel that developers have indeed made progress in multi-platform development, especially on the PS3 side. Not to say, the 360 is no slouch. I just feel devs are approaching the limit of the 360 while the PS3 has moved into full stride and many journalists are stating that current releases are visually identical. Only time will tell.

I own a 360 as well, but it rarely gets any playing time. I honestly was kicking myself for buying it, as it did not live up to my expectations. I refuse to pay a monthly gaming subscription for something I get for free on my PS3. I have compared game graphics between both consoles (i.e.: CoD4, DMC4, Burnout) and must say that some titles look better on 360 and others on the PS3. Then there are some titles that just run better on the PS3 (probably due to HDD installs) and some are only differentiated by the user interface, the controller. I am not a fan of the directional pad on the 360’s controller. Actually, I hate it.

On a side note; if you had written an article slamming Xbox 360, I think you would be getting very similar responses. ; )

Anyways, do yourself a favor and at a very minimum go rent: Ratchet & Clank, Uncharted, Warhawk, and CoD4.

Play CoD4 online. It has less features, but let me know if you think it seems to run faster than on 360…

In regards to horsepower; I recommend you check out Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune. The game uses less than half of the PS3s capability but still manages to amaze. The lush jungle environment is just outstanding and remains one of the best looking PS3 games to date. If you have already played Oblivion on 360, go rent a copy for the PS3 version – another beauty that actually has been touted to have better graphics on the PS3 (due to the developers enhancing the game engine for the PS3 port – did you know they crammed most of the code on the main processor? Imagine if they used the SPUs!)

Still, I agree having ‘raw power’ is useless if no one can tap into it. I see your point, though I feel that developers have indeed made progress in multi-platform development, especially on the PS3 side. Not to say, the 360 is no slouch. I just feel devs are approaching the limit of the 360 while the PS3 has moved into full stride and many journalists are stating that current releases are visually identical. Only time will tell.

I own a 360 as well, but it rarely gets any playing time. I honestly was kicking myself for buying it, as it did not live up to my expectations. I refuse to pay a monthly gaming subscription for something I get for free on my PS3. I have compared game graphics between both consoles (i.e.: CoD4, DMC4, Burnout) and must say that some titles look better on 360 and others on the PS3. Then there are some titles that just run better on the PS3 (probably due to HDD installs) and some are only differentiated by the user interface, the controller. I am not a fan of the directional pad on the 360’s controller. Actually, I hate it.

On a side note; if you had written an article slamming Xbox 360, I think you would be getting very similar responses. ; )

Anyways, do yourself a favor and at a very minimum go rent: Ratchet & Clank, Uncharted, Warhawk, and CoD4.

Play CoD4 online. It has less features, but let me know if you think it seems to run faster than on 360…

I never said that whatever year will be the PS3′s year.  I just said that the investment that people have put into their machines will be justified.  For those people who want a all in one box that does the job well, and is not a pc, will appreciate Sony efforts.  The money we have put in will not look like its all in Vain.

Read, think before writing.  Will help you later in life Kev =0)

I never said that whatever year will be the PS3′s year.  I just said that the investment that people have put into their machines will be justified.  For those people who want a all in one box that does the job well, and is not a pc, will appreciate Sony efforts.  The money we have put in will not look like its all in Vain.

Read, think before writing.  Will help you later in life Kev =0)

Hack it with linux, put it in a cluster and you have your own mini-supercomputer!

Hack it with linux, put it in a cluster and you have your own mini-supercomputer!

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PS3′s only been out for 2 years. Saying, “Next year will be PS3′s” two times isn’t too big of a deal. Besides, PS3 has turned things around DRAMATICALLY within the past year. So to say, “Next year is PS3′s year” shouldn’t really be blasphemy.

PS3′s only been out for 2 years. Saying, “Next year will be PS3′s” two times isn’t too big of a deal. Besides, PS3 has turned things around DRAMATICALLY within the past year. So to say, “Next year is PS3′s year” shouldn’t really be blasphemy.

Your English is poor by the way ;0)

At no time did I say the Xbox was a lesser machine.  Sure I paid a lot for my PS3, but now I’m seeing a return on my investment. I’ve always wanted  just to have 1 or two machines under my tv and now this is becoming a reality. 

The Xbox has great titles, but when I looked at upgrading the machine, I saw that I would end up paying the same amount as the PS3, but with the hassle of having a ton of peripherals and accessories laying about.  I also read that the Xbox is not very reliable piece of hardware and will eventually burn out. That’s part of the reason I bought a PS3.

Cammer, I know you love your Xbox and that Live is better than the PSN. Some of the features like knowing when your friend was last on and what game their playing seems like a useless feature designed for stalkers.

We all like what we like, but don’t dismiss our comments please.

Cheers

Your English is poor by the way ;0)

At no time did I say the Xbox was a lesser machine.  Sure I paid a lot for my PS3, but now I’m seeing a return on my investment. I’ve always wanted  just to have 1 or two machines under my tv and now this is becoming a reality. 

The Xbox has great titles, but when I looked at upgrading the machine, I saw that I would end up paying the same amount as the PS3, but with the hassle of having a ton of peripherals and accessories laying about.  I also read that the Xbox is not very reliable piece of hardware and will eventually burn out. That’s part of the reason I bought a PS3.

Cammer, I know you love your Xbox and that Live is better than the PSN. Some of the features like knowing when your friend was last on and what game their playing seems like a useless feature designed for stalkers.

We all like what we like, but don’t dismiss our comments please.

Cheers

Dude, you can see what people are playing on the PSN as well…

Dude, you can see what people are playing on the PSN as well…

Try playing every title over the net, oops sony doesn`t do that i forgot! You can also see what your friends are playing in live and when was the last time they were on. no difference? hmmm….

“In one or two years, the true value of the PS3 will be seen”

Thats the comment every ps3 owner makes every stinkin year!!! wait 2007 will be the year of ps3, oh wait 2008 will be, damn, i mean 2009 will be, final fantasy will destroy xbox 360, crap it`s going to 360 noooo!!! Yeah if i were ps3 fans i would bet everything you had on lbp and killzone 2! haha at least you do have a blu ray player, and movies are not expensive right? $30.00 a movie is great! yeah i would rush out and buy a ps3 also, man it`s quiet, the fans on the 360 are loud! hey turn up the sound system! oh wait you can`t afford it, you paid $500.00 for your blu ray player!

Try playing every title over the net, oops sony doesn`t do that i forgot! You can also see what your friends are playing in live and when was the last time they were on. no difference? hmmm….

“In one or two years, the true value of the PS3 will be seen”

Thats the comment every ps3 owner makes every stinkin year!!! wait 2007 will be the year of ps3, oh wait 2008 will be, damn, i mean 2009 will be, final fantasy will destroy xbox 360, crap it`s going to 360 noooo!!! Yeah if i were ps3 fans i would bet everything you had on lbp and killzone 2! haha at least you do have a blu ray player, and movies are not expensive right? $30.00 a movie is great! yeah i would rush out and buy a ps3 also, man it`s quiet, the fans on the 360 are loud! hey turn up the sound system! oh wait you can`t afford it, you paid $500.00 for your blu ray player!

In one or two years, the true value of the PS3 will be seen. I bought mine almost a year ago and love it. I wanted a whole entertainment hub and the PS3 ticks all the boxes.  There are already some great titles and the line up for this Autumn and winter is fantastic. 

Also don’t forget that PLAYTV is coming. Just upgrade the HDD and enjoy pausing, rewinding and recording live tv.  Plus the fact you can use your psp to view your recorded movies and tv wirelessley from anywhere in the world and you’ve got a winner.

Am I wrong?

In one or two years, the true value of the PS3 will be seen. I bought mine almost a year ago and love it. I wanted a whole entertainment hub and the PS3 ticks all the boxes.  There are already some great titles and the line up for this Autumn and winter is fantastic. 

Also don’t forget that PLAYTV is coming. Just upgrade the HDD and enjoy pausing, rewinding and recording live tv.  Plus the fact you can use your psp to view your recorded movies and tv wirelessley from anywhere in the world and you’ve got a winner.

Am I wrong?

The comments above are just silly, they are people trying to justify there PS3 purchase. You can say that adding all the 360 parts up gives you the same as a PS3. Some people don’t want Live, will Sony give you some money back for adding wireless and every month give you something for Not accessing onlive.

The main problem with the PS3 is Games, that it there are no good games and as far as I can see there will not be for a while. Yes there is LBP, KZ2 etc.. but there has been LBP, KZ2 for years, I could have writen them by now, we are talking 4 years since I first hear about them. I had a PS1, PS2 and now a PS3 and to be total truthful, I have been very disapointed…. which is a shame, I will not be getting a PS4 if it ever comes out…

The comments above are just silly, they are people trying to justify there PS3 purchase. You can say that adding all the 360 parts up gives you the same as a PS3. Some people don’t want Live, will Sony give you some money back for adding wireless and every month give you something for Not accessing onlive.

The main problem with the PS3 is Games, that it there are no good games and as far as I can see there will not be for a while. Yes there is LBP, KZ2 etc.. but there has been LBP, KZ2 for years, I could have writen them by now, we are talking 4 years since I first hear about them. I had a PS1, PS2 and now a PS3 and to be total truthful, I have been very disapointed…. which is a shame, I will not be getting a PS4 if it ever comes out…