Madden '09: PS3 Version Will Run At 60-FPS!

http://www.gametap.com/articles/gamefeatures/madden_nfl_09_interview-04252008

GameTap: What about the PlayStation 3 version? Are we finally going to see a Madden that's equal on the 360 and PS3?

Phil Frazier: They are equal, and they're both running at 60 frames-per-second this year. An interesting thing to point out is not only are they both running at 60 fps, but we've also made a huge leap in terms of graphics. It was definitely a struggle. We had to go back and rebuild assets. We had to rebuild stadiums and players so they were a little more economical in terms of how much memory they took and how much space they took, but we finally found a way to get to 60 fps on both and the game looks better than ever. We're proud of that and I think our fans on PS3 this year should have no reason to feel disappointed.

What's so special about this? I thought the standard was that games run in 60 FPS all around the board (except Europe, where they run at 50 for some reason). The only exception I know was Snake Eater, which ran at 30.Video_Game_King

Not many console games run at a true and constant 60 frames per second. Many run at 30 FPS.

What's so special about this? I thought the standard was that games run in 60 FPS all around the board (except Europe, where they run at 50 for some reason). The only exception I know was Snake Eater, which ran at 30.Video_Game_King

Personally, I think only racers / fighter genres / some action adventure titles / Shooter games need 60 FPS. The rest can run at 30 FPS if it means upping visual fidelity.

That means higher resolutions, more particle effects / improved lighting and shadow draw techniques for a more aesthetic feel at the cost of 30 FPS per second. Games like wRPGs and jRPGs, RTS and some platformers seem to fit this category, as do some games like GTA4, where detail and draw distance is more important than high polygon count.

60 FPS is only necessary where motion is important to the gameplay. RPGs and wRPGs don't rely so much on dynamic combat comparitively to shooters, for example. They benefit more from immersive environments and well-designed backgrounds.

[QUOTE="Video_Game_King"]What's so special about this? I thought the standard was that games run in 60 FPS all around the board (except Europe, where they run at 50 for some reason). The only exception I know was Snake Eater, which ran at 30.Ibacai

Really? Then the 60/50 thing must've been for cartridges and such.

This was inevitable i don't see what the shock is. Did you really think that one company that produces the game for 2 similar systems like the ps3 and 360 would only go all out on one and not the other. It just took some time

I'm hyping madden 09 as a AAA. For some reason I think they will make a huge push to make the game better, and they finally got the models to look like the ps2 verison. I hated playing with ultra buff players.gatorteen

ha ha you noticed that too, it has that maddenish look to it.

What's so special about this? I thought the standard was that games run in 60 FPS all around the board (except Europe, where they run at 50 for some reason). The only exception I know was Snake Eater, which ran at 30.Video_Game_King

The whole 50/60 FPS thing comes from the fact that televisions used to rely on the frequency of the AC current to time the refreshes.

About time, it only took 3 maddens. kool-aids

Just like the 360 versions

About time, it only took 3 maddens. kool-aids

lol yea no kidding, Im really hoping they've scaled the players just right this year (which by the Favre pic looks like they did) They were far too wide in the shoulders.

Are you supposed to clap? 3rd times the charm? The game will still be better on X360

now to bring back the old play selection, madden himself, owner mode, add more espn integration, improve superstarmode, add coaching mode(not just try to sell use a whole new game), and more football drills when training players ( or at least 7 on 7).rued2k6

Disc space my friend, Disc space.

It should be running at that anyways.

This is like when sheep get ll excited that a wii game looks better than xbox. It should look better anyways.

[QUOTE="rued2k6"]now to bring back the old play selection, madden himself, owner mode, add more espn integration, improve superstarmode, add coaching mode(not just try to sell use a whole new game), and more football drills when training players ( or at least 7 on 7).kool-aids

Disc space my friend, Disc space.

[QUOTE="kool-aids"]

[QUOTE="rued2k6"]now to bring back the old play selection, madden himself, owner mode, add more espn integration, improve superstarmode, add coaching mode(not just try to sell use a whole new game), and more football drills when training players ( or at least 7 on 7).rued2k6

Disc space my friend, Disc space.

360 used DVD 9.

Anyway EA would just charge for that stuff in DLC.

About time.

But pathetic.

The Wii games ran at 60 fps all the time since launch!

About time.

But pathetic.

The Wii games ran at 60 fps all the time since launch!

Willy105

Lol.

The Wii. You got to love the lil' thing! It tries so hard, it's so cute!

What's so special about this? I thought the standard was that games run in 60 FPS all around the board (except Europe, where they run at 50 for some reason). The only exception I know was Snake Eater, which ran at 30.Video_Game_King

what? no no no no, you are way off.

About time.

But pathetic.

The Wii games ran at 60 fps all the time since launch!

Willy105

yes it is pathetic, that EA didn't try harder last year. Oh, well maybe i'll buy madden this year.

360 had this a year ago. If PS3 is so great how come it is still playing catch up????-GhostMLD-

Gears of War 2 will play catch up to uncharted.

It should be running at that anyways.

This is like when sheep get ll excited that a wii game looks better than xbox. It should look better anyways.

goblaa

true, lol.

What's so special about this? I thought the standard was that games run in 60 FPS all around the board (except Europe, where they run at 50 for some reason). The only exception I know was Snake Eater, which ran at 30.Video_Game_King

How do European ones run at 50? They run the same as all the rest of the games. No game runs at 60 FPS permanently, but 60 FPS is the speed at which it can dip a fair bit before you start to notice. So say with Snake Eater, it's only at 30 FPS, you can barely tell but if you were to blow up a building or something (I know you can't it's just hypothetical) the game would slow to maybe 20fps which would cause noticeable slowdown. With 60 FPS the lowest it would dip would be maybe 40 FPS, at which point you still don't notice it's changed.

[QUOTE="kool-aids"]About time, it only took 3 maddens. asdasd

Just like the 360 versions

:|

Last year the 360 ran @60...PS3 @30

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[QUOTE="kool-aids"]About time, it only took 3 maddens. masiisam

Just like the 360 versions

:|

Last year the 360 ran @60...PS3 @30

360

Madden '06 - 30 FPS

Madden '07 - 30 FPS

Madden '08 - 60 FPS

PS3

Madden '07 - 30 FPS

Madden '08 - 30 FPS

Madden '09 - 60 FPS

[QUOTE="Video_Game_King"]What's so special about this? I thought the standard was that games run in 60 FPS all around the board (except Europe, where they run at 50 for some reason). The only exception I know was Snake Eater, which ran at 30.bobbetybob

How do European ones run at 50? They run the same as all the rest of the games. No game runs at 60 FPS permanently, but 60 FPS is the speed at which it can dip a fair bit before you start to notice. So say with Snake Eater, it's only at 30 FPS, you can barely tell but if you were to blow up a building or something (I know you can't it's just hypothetical) the game would slow to maybe 20fps which would cause noticeable slowdown. With 60 FPS the lowest it would dip would be maybe 40 FPS, at which point you still don't notice it's changed.

And yes snake eater did dip to about 15-20 fps at times, very annoying.

Welcome to 07 cow's :lol:

[QUOTE="Video_Game_King"]What's so special about this? I thought the standard was that games run in 60 FPS all around the board (except Europe, where they run at 50 for some reason). The only exception I know was Snake Eater, which ran at 30.SpruceCaboose

Not many console games run at a true and constant 60 frames per second. Many run at 30 FPS.

No doubt. Where the hell did this idea come from that 60 fps is standard? I mean even on my PC, witch is aging now to be sure, a high end game running at 60fps is a good thing.

I do not know anyone who can run Crysis at 60fps unless they sacrifice a lot of other settings. Although, when I build a new PC in the fall I am going to try.

sounds good to me to this day i still have not owned a 360 madden so far its all been playstation title for me

[QUOTE="Willy105"]

About time.

But pathetic.

The Wii games ran at 60 fps all the time since launch!

SolidTy

Lol.

The Wii. You got to love the lil' thing! It tries so hard, it's so cute!

Yeah, cute.

It runs games better than the other consoles apparently.