New UT3 Interview, PC VERSION to look the best

Q. Does Unreal Tournament 3 take advantage of over 512MB of video memory?

A. We're going to significant lengths to take advantage of 512MB video cards and PCs with lots of memory. On PC, we're shipping lots of 2048x2048 textures, a higher resolution than we can support pervasively on console platforms. However, PCs running 32-bit Windows XP or Vista run up against a glass ceiling pretty quickly above 512MB of video memory. Because of the way the OS maps video memory into the 32- bit address space, going beyond 512MB doesn't really increase the overall usable memory. Thus, we're not focusing on exploiting more than 512MB video cards.

That situation will change over the next few years as Windows Vista 64-bit adoption takes off, because the 64-bit OS eliminates the address space bottlenecks and enables video cards to scale way up in usable video memory. But, if you look at the latest data on what gamers are actually using, e.g. with Valve's excellent survey of gamer hardware ( http://www.steampowered.com/status/survey.html), it's clear that 64-bit Vista isn't taking off yet. Give the industry a couple years, and this will change.

http://www.evga.com/gaming/gaming_news/gn_100.asp

ANyone have that captain obvious picture?Infinatey

Yea well many cows have been taking developers words of "PS3 version looks similar to PC Version" too litterally.

[QUOTE="Infinatey"]ANyone have that captain obvious picture?Meu2k7

Yea well many cows have been taking developers words of "PS3 version looks similar to PC Version" too litterally.

Q. Does Unreal Tournament 3 take advantage of over 512MB of video memory?

A. We're going to significant lengths to take advantage of 512MB video cards and PCs with lots of memory. On PC, we're shipping lots of 2048x2048 textures, a higher resolution than we can support pervasively on console platforms. However, PCs running 32-bit Windows XP or Vista run up against a glass ceiling pretty quickly above 512MB of video memory. Because of the way the OS maps video memory into the 32- bit address space, going beyond 512MB doesn't really increase the overall usable memory. Thus, we're not focusing on exploiting more than 512MB video cards.

That situation will change over the next few years as Windows Vista 64-bit adoption takes off, because the 64-bit OS eliminates the address space bottlenecks and enables video cards to scale way up in usable video memory. But, if you look at the latest data on what gamers are actually using, e.g. with Valve's excellent survey of gamer hardware ( http://www.steampowered.com/status/survey.html), it's clear that 64-bit Vista isn't taking off yet. Give the industry a couple years, and this will change.

WhySoCry

http://www.evga.com/gaming/gaming_news/gn_100.asp

As long as it comes close to lookin good as pc verson..ill be happy with my ps3..

As long as it comes close to lookin good as pc verson..ill be happy with my ps3..elementz28

[QUOTE="Infinatey"]ANyone have that captain obvious picture?Meu2k7

Yea well many cows have been taking developers words of "PS3 version looks similar to PC Version" too litterally.

http://www.gamespot.com/ps3/action/unrealtournament2007/news.html?sid=6174560&mode=previews

They do look similar - we're talking about resolution and super High-res textures here - of course the PC version will be somewhat better. However, gamespot play tested UT3 PC/PS3

Aside from the PS3 version looking to be on par with the PC version, the other key thing to know is that the PS3 version of the game will have support for mods and other user-created content,

The PS3 looks pretty well identical to the PC version when comparing similar resolutions I'm assuming - but of course you can crank the res up on PC, I know I will be. But I'm getting both version.

ANyone have that captain obvious picture?Infinatey

[QUOTE="Meu2k7"]

[QUOTE="Infinatey"]ANyone have that captain obvious picture?Primevil702

Yea well many cows have been taking developers words of "PS3 version looks similar to PC Version" too litterally.

http://www.gamespot.com/ps3/action/unrealtournament2007/news.html?sid=6174560&mode=previews

They do look similar - we're talking about resolution and super High-res textures here - of course the PC version will be somewhat better. However, gamespot play tested UT3 PC/PS3

Aside from the PS3 version looking to be on par with the PC version, the other key thing to know is that the PS3 version of the game will have support for mods and other user-created content,

The PS3 looks pretty well identical to the PC version when comparing similar resolutions I'm assuming - but of course you can crank the res up on PC, I know I will be. But I'm getting both version.

Texture quality, the PS3 will be worse. READ THE INTERVIEW.

Texture quality, the PS3 will be worse. READ THE INTERVIEW.

WhySoCry

To an extent, yes - however, the versions are on par with each other for the most part. There will be textures differences, aswell as resolution differences - nothing that will be too dratic however.

[QUOTE="Infinatey"]ANyone have that captain obvious picture?Meu2k7

Yea well many cows have been taking developers words of "PS3 version looks similar to PC Version" too litterally.

[QUOTE="Meu2k7"]

[QUOTE="Infinatey"]ANyone have that captain obvious picture?Primevil702

Yea well many cows have been taking developers words of "PS3 version looks similar to PC Version" too litterally.

http://www.gamespot.com/ps3/action/unrealtournament2007/news.html?sid=6174560&mode=previews

They do look similar - we're talking about resolution and super High-res textures here - of course the PC version will be somewhat better. However, gamespot play tested UT3 PC/PS3

Aside from the PS3 version looking to be on par with the PC version, the other key thing to know is that the PS3 version of the game will have support for mods and other user-created content,

The PS3 looks pretty well identical to the PC version when comparing similar resolutions I'm assuming - but of course you can crank the res up on PC, I know I will be. But I'm getting both version.

Those pictures are all from the one version, across all versions, they are not seperate screenshots taken from each platform , same will all games on gamespot.

WAIT WAIT WAIT! Stop the presses! Are you telling me that the PC!!!!!! version of UT will look the best?!?!?! ! NOWAI!!! THIS IS BLASPHEMY! THIS IS MADNESS!!!!! THIS IS

ANyone have that captain obvious picture?Infinatey

What he said.

i had no idea that the pc version would look better than the consoles.

Those pictures are all from the one version, across all versions, they are not seperate screenshots taken from each platform , same will all games on gamespot.

Meu2k7

Even so - I'm not refering to pictures, I'm refering to Hands-on play with the PS3 version.

[QUOTE="elementz28"]As long as it comes close to lookin good as pc verson..ill be happy with my ps3..Vandalvideo

haven't you heard, the PC can't do HD

[QUOTE="Meu2k7"]

[QUOTE="Infinatey"]ANyone have that captain obvious picture?Infinatey

Yea well many cows have been taking developers words of "PS3 version looks similar to PC Version" too litterally.

Exactly - I'm buying both versions, I want the Unreal Editor... and I want to play it on my TV. And every now and then I'll throw down a few games on my PC, mostly probably just making maps and bringing them over to the PS3. Both versions will be great however, no need in bickering back and forth which one is superior - of course the PC version will support higher resolutions, this much is assumed.

Exactly - I'm buying both versions, I want the Unreal Editor... and I want to play it on my TV. And every now and then I'll throw down a few games on my PC, mostly probably just making maps and bringing them over to the PS3. Both versions will be great however, no need in bickering back and forth which one is superior - of course the PC version will support higher resolutions, this much is assumed.Primevil702

[QUOTE="Primevil702"]Exactly - I'm buying both versions, I want the Unreal Editor... and I want to play it on my TV. And every now and then I'll throw down a few games on my PC, mostly probably just making maps and bringing them over to the PS3. Both versions will be great however, no need in bickering back and forth which one is superior - of course the PC version will support higher resolutions, this much is assumed.Vandalvideo

Hooking up a computer to a TV is a complete waste of time unless you plan to use a controller. Plus most people don't have their computers next to their TV.

[QUOTE="Primevil702"]Exactly - I'm buying both versions, I want the Unreal Editor... and I want to play it on my TV. And every now and then I'll throw down a few games on my PC, mostly probably just making maps and bringing them over to the PS3. Both versions will be great however, no need in bickering back and forth which one is superior - of course the PC version will support higher resolutions, this much is assumed.Vandalvideo

Dude - assume much? My TV isn't in the same room as my den, hooking my PC into HDTV is not an option for me... and its definitely not something I want to do. I'd much rather play my games on my TV, in my den... it's a more relaxing environment for me, and it's MY preference. And a "HUGE" waste of money, since when is 60$ a huge sum of money? Heh.

ummmm well the thing is,

pc has more resources to work with

so it only makes sense for it to look the best

There we go.

Dude - assume much? My TV isn't in the same room as my den, hooking my PC into HDTV is not an option for me... and its definitely not something I want to do. I'd much rather play my games on my TV, in my den... it's a more relaxing environment for me, and it's MY preference. And a "HUGE" waste of money, since when is 60$ a huge sum of money? Heh. Primevil702

Hooking up a computer to a TV is a complete waste of time unless you plan to use a controller. Plus most people don't have their computers next to their TV. Deihmos

[QUOTE="Primevil702"]Dude - assume much? My TV isn't in the same room as my den, hooking my PC into HDTV is not an option for me... and its definitely not something I want to do. I'd much rather play my games on my TV, in my den... it's a more relaxing environment for me, and it's MY preference. And a "HUGE" waste of money, since when is 60$ a huge sum of money? Heh. Vandalvideo

It's actually about a 25 pound case - Antec P180 filled with gear.

Dude, It's in my office room, you aren't getting this... I don't want to move it! I have a PS3 hooked to my TV, I'm not hauling my PC to my freaking den to play UT3 on my TV! And 60$ is not a lot of money, I'd spend that much alone to save me the time it takes between unhooking and hauling my back and forth.

[QUOTE="Vandalvideo"][QUOTE="Primevil702"]Exactly - I'm buying both versions, I want the Unreal Editor... and I want to play it on my TV. And every now and then I'll throw down a few games on my PC, mostly probably just making maps and bringing them over to the PS3. Both versions will be great however, no need in bickering back and forth which one is superior - of course the PC version will support higher resolutions, this much is assumed.Primevil702

Dude - assume much? My TV isn't in the same room as my den, hooking my PC into HDTV is not an option for me... and its definitely not something I want to do. I'd much rather play my games on my TV, in my den... it's a more relaxing environment for me, and it's MY preference. And a "HUGE" waste of money, since when is 60$ a huge sum of money? Heh.

I am almost sure the editor will be available for free.

Dude, It's in my office room, you aren't getting this... I don't want to move it! I have a PS3 hooked to my TV, I'm not hauling my PC to my freaking den to play UT3 on my TV! And 60$ is not a lot of money, I'd spend that much alone to save me the time it takes between unhooking and hauling my back and forth.Primevil702

[QUOTE="Primevil702"]Dude, It's in my office room, you aren't getting this... I don't want to move it! I have a PS3 hooked to my TV, I'm not hauling my PC to my freaking den to play UT3 on my TV! And 60$ is not a lot of money, I'd spend that much alone to save me the time it takes between unhooking and hauling my back and forth.Vandalvideo

Glad you find it amusing. And it isn't about the "labor", haha - it's about convenience for me. I have the money to spend on it, and I'd rather have it setup that way. We have different preferences on the matter... that much is definitely clear, leave it at that.

[QUOTE="WhySoCry"]

Q. Does Unreal Tournament 3 take advantage of over 512MB of video memory?

A. We're going to significant lengths to take advantage of 512MB video cards and PCs with lots of memory. On PC, we're shipping lots of 2048x2048 textures, a higher resolution than we can support pervasively on console platforms. However, PCs running 32-bit Windows XP or Vista run up against a glass ceiling pretty quickly above 512MB of video memory. Because of the way the OS maps video memory into the 32- bit address space, going beyond 512MB doesn't really increase the overall usable memory. Thus, we're not focusing on exploiting more than 512MB video cards.

That situation will change over the next few years as Windows Vista 64-bit adoption takes off, because the 64-bit OS eliminates the address space bottlenecks and enables video cards to scale way up in usable video memory. But, if you look at the latest data on what gamers are actually using, e.g. with Valve's excellent survey of gamer hardware ( http://www.steampowered.com/status/survey.html), it's clear that 64-bit Vista isn't taking off yet. Give the industry a couple years, and this will change.

elementz28

http://www.evga.com/gaming/gaming_news/gn_100.asp

As long as it comes close to lookin good as pc verson..ill be happy with my ps3..

not going to happen. sorry, if you want to be happy youll have to buy a pc...

[QUOTE="elementz28"][QUOTE="WhySoCry"]

Q. Does Unreal Tournament 3 take advantage of over 512MB of video memory?

A. We're going to significant lengths to take advantage of 512MB video cards and PCs with lots of memory. On PC, we're shipping lots of 2048x2048 textures, a higher resolution than we can support pervasively on console platforms. However, PCs running 32-bit Windows XP or Vista run up against a glass ceiling pretty quickly above 512MB of video memory. Because of the way the OS maps video memory into the 32- bit address space, going beyond 512MB doesn't really increase the overall usable memory. Thus, we're not focusing on exploiting more than 512MB video cards.

That situation will change over the next few years as Windows Vista 64-bit adoption takes off, because the 64-bit OS eliminates the address space bottlenecks and enables video cards to scale way up in usable video memory. But, if you look at the latest data on what gamers are actually using, e.g. with Valve's excellent survey of gamer hardware ( http://www.steampowered.com/status/survey.html), it's clear that 64-bit Vista isn't taking off yet. Give the industry a couple years, and this will change.

machitocaliente

http://www.evga.com/gaming/gaming_news/gn_100.asp

As long as it comes close to lookin good as pc verson..ill be happy with my ps3..

not going to happen. sorry, if you want to be happy youll have to buy a pc...

It will look decent on consoles. This game will probably recommend an 8 series card or the highest 7 series card.

[QUOTE="Primevil702"]Exactly - I'm buying both versions, I want the Unreal Editor... and I want to play it on my TV. And every now and then I'll throw down a few games on my PC, mostly probably just making maps and bringing them over to the PS3. Both versions will be great however, no need in bickering back and forth which one is superior - of course the PC version will support higher resolutions, this much is assumed.Vandalvideo

ummm..not all PC games are designed for controllers...in fact hardly any are

Okay I am not a graphic whore but I only care about art style and such. A high end PC will have better textures , framerate than the console counterparts that will look just a tad better than Gears however a low end PC will make the game uglier.turgore

At least if you have a low-end PC you can actually run the game. The PS2 can't even run it! What a joke!

[QUOTE="Vandalvideo"][QUOTE="Primevil702"]Exactly - I'm buying both versions, I want the Unreal Editor... and I want to play it on my TV. And every now and then I'll throw down a few games on my PC, mostly probably just making maps and bringing them over to the PS3. Both versions will be great however, no need in bickering back and forth which one is superior - of course the PC version will support higher resolutions, this much is assumed.primetime2121

ummm..not all PC games are designed for controllers...in fact hardly any are

What's stopping him from using a M/KB.......

[QUOTE="Vandalvideo"][QUOTE="Primevil702"]Exactly - I'm buying both versions, I want the Unreal Editor... and I want to play it on my TV. And every now and then I'll throw down a few games on my PC, mostly probably just making maps and bringing them over to the PS3. Both versions will be great however, no need in bickering back and forth which one is superior - of course the PC version will support higher resolutions, this much is assumed.primetime2121

ummm..not all PC games are designed for controllers...in fact hardly any are

Well duh. PC version always looks the best if you have a high end computer to run it.

PS3 version will still have good visuals, kb/m support, and mods. Definitely a near equal alternative to owning a high end gaming computer.