PS3 Slowdown or Frame Issues

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#1 tom_emmett
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Hello everyone, i own a PS3 and are always checking gamespot for the reviews and previews. I have a concern with games that are multi platform. For example The Orange Box, where the Xbox 360 has a .5 advantage (correct me if im wrong) in the ratings. This is blamed on a slow down in the frame rate (yes it says it dont effect gameplay but its not the point). More reviews i have read seem to have the same issue which is worrying me. Can someone explain why this is and will it eventually be sorted out by developers?

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#2 Blue_Heeler
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Problem #1: Reviews from Gamespot are biased against PS3.

Problem #2: Gabe Newell (Electronic Arts) isn't smart enough to unlock the power of CELL.

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Problem #1: Reviews from Gamespot are biased against PS3.

Problem #2: Gabe Newell (Electronic Arts) isn't smart enough to unlock the power of CELL.

Blue_Heeler

what he said.

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#4 tom_emmett
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MMMM the biased thing im not to sure about but ok the cell issue, do you ever think he will become "clever enough" to?
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The Cell processor is very hard to code for, it's a very different platform. Lazy developers initially code for the XBOX 360 cuz it's easier, then do a straight port to the PS3, resulting in bad framerate optimization. The PS3 has to use (correct me if I'm wrong) the SPE's to help it process graphics. It's multiple cores play a big role in the graphics processing, whereas the 360 mostly usese just the GPU. So from that my assumption is that since they are coded to use mostly the GPU that results with the PS3 doign that as well without the use of the multiple cores, resulting in lower fps. (don't quote me on that last part lol) So basically, 360 still being the most popular at the moment results in developers concentrating on that platform first. But PS3 is doing alot better now with the price drop and so more companies will have dedicated PS3 teams. And more exclusives will come. I've read many articles already about how developers are now realizing the PS3's potential and are psyched to use it and learn more about the Cell processor. So don't go quivering over the 360 just yet, PS3 has had the worst start of any Playstation in history but it quite possibly could end up having the best mid to end-term success.
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