Ok, you were right, Uncharted 2 looks amazing!

For years as an Xbox 360 owner and big fan of Tomb Raider I'd been dying to play Uncharted. But I hesistated because Iloved my Xbox and so many comparison articles I've read showed the Xbox out performing the PS3 graphically making the decision to add a second console to my gaming addiction a tough pill to swallow.

The PS3 library finally started to build up a few exclusives I wanted to play and the graphically comparisions were getting closer and closer so I decided to go ahead and get the system to play Uncharted 1 & 2and a few other games I wanted to try.

Having now played through all of Uncharted 1 and 2/3 of Uncharted 2 I'm actually going to have to admit that I think Uncharted 2 might just be the most visually stunning game on a console I've ever seen. The water and snow effects alone break new ground as far as I can tell and some of the scenes border on photorealistic. I think it even tops the Assassin's Creed and Gears series on the Xbox. And I was mighty impressed with both of those.

Uncharted 2(and the upcoming GT5) demonstrate to me that the PS3 in the right hands is one powerful rig. Now if only someone would design a controller that is half as comfortable as the Xbox one I might be willing to retire that Xbox.

Uncharted 2(and the upcoming GT5) demonstrate to me that the PS3 in the right hands is one powerful rig. Now if only someone would design a controller that is half as comfortable as the Xbox one I might be willing to retire that Xbox.

Wedge598

They have 3rd party ones with the analog stick and D-pad positions swapped and the controller is bigger to make it look more like the 360 controller. Don't see how anyone can call Dualshock uncomfortable though.

[QUOTE="Wedge598"]

Uncharted 2(and the upcoming GT5) demonstrate to me that the PS3 in the right hands is one powerful rig. Now if only someone would design a controller that is half as comfortable as the Xbox one I might be willing to retire that Xbox.

ChubbyGuy40

They have 3rd party ones with the analog stick and D-pad positions swapped and the controller is bigger to make it look more like the 360 controller. Don't see how anyone can call Dualshock uncomfortable though.

[QUOTE="Wedge598"]

Uncharted 2(and the upcoming GT5) demonstrate to me that the PS3 in the right hands is one powerful rig. Now if only someone would design a controller that is half as comfortable as the Xbox one I might be willing to retire that Xbox.

ChubbyGuy40

They have 3rd party ones with the analog stick and D-pad positions swapped and the controller is bigger to make it look more like the 360 controller. Don't see how anyone can call Dualshock uncomfortable though.

[QUOTE="Wedge598"]

Uncharted 2(and the upcoming GT5) demonstrate to me that the PS3 in the right hands is one powerful rig. Now if only someone would design a controller that is half as comfortable as the Xbox one I might be willing to retire that Xbox.

ChubbyGuy40

They have 3rd party ones with the analog stick and D-pad positions swapped and the controller is bigger to make it look more like the 360 controller. Don't see how anyone can call Dualshock uncomfortable though.

[QUOTE="Wedge598"]

Uncharted 2(and the upcoming GT5) demonstrate to me that the PS3 in the right hands is one powerful rig. Now if only someone would design a controller that is half as comfortable as the Xbox one I might be willing to retire that Xbox.

ChubbyGuy40

They have 3rd party ones with the analog stick and D-pad positions swapped and the controller is bigger to make it look more like the 360 controller. Don't see how anyone can call Dualshock uncomfortable though.

I looked into a few that I could find and the 3rd party controllers didn't seem to offer the Sixaxis controls making it not a 100% compatible substitution.

I personally can't see how anyone that has spent some time with the Xbox controller would be satisfied with the PS3 controller. The controller is no where near as egonomic and the triggers are terrible (my fingers slip off them all the time). Don't get me wrong, with a little practice the controllers are functional and passable but my entire family is in 100% agreement that the Xbox controllers are way more comfortable.

http://www.gamestop.com/Catalog/ProductDetails.aspx?product_id=78240

For years as an Xbox 360 owner and big fan of Tomb Raider I'd been dying to play Uncharted. But I hesistated because Iloved my Xbox and so many comparison articles I've read showed the Xbox out performing the PS3 graphically making the decision to add a second console to my gaming addiction a tough pill to swallow.

The PS3 library finally started to build up a few exclusives I wanted to play and the graphically comparisions were getting closer and closer so I decided to go ahead and get the system to play Uncharted 1 & 2and a few other games I wanted to try.

Having now played through all of Uncharted 1 and 2/3 of Uncharted 2 I'm actually going to have to admit that I think Uncharted 2 might just be the most visually stunning game on a console I've ever seen. The water and snow effects alone break new ground as far as I can tell and some of the scenes border on photorealistic. I think it even tops the Assassin's Creed and Gears series on the Xbox. And I was mighty impressed with both of those.

Uncharted 2(and the upcoming GT5) demonstrate to me that the PS3 in the right hands is one powerful rig. Now if only someone would design a controller that is half as comfortable as the Xbox one I might be willing to retire that Xbox.

Wedge598

Did you check amazon.com? they have a bunch of PS3 controllers that look exactly like the 360 controllers. its like a 360 controller on PS3. shouldnt be a problem to find one even gamestop and EBgames sell one of these. i wish if there were a PS3 controller like on 360

I had zero issues going from Xbox/xbox 360 to a PS3 controller...then again, ive always owned PS1 and PS2...I wonder if you ever owned those consoles.

I had zero issues going from Xbox/xbox 360 to a PS3 controller...then again, ive always owned PS1 and PS2...I wonder if you ever owned those consoles.

SRTtoZ

Yes, I played the PS2 for years. But will admit that I hated the controller then too. I used a Logitech 3rd Party controller for that system. The logitech controllers were shaped much better that the DS2. The DS controllers have a handle that is too small and at an angle that is not comfortable when you need to move the sticks plus press the shoulder buttons. The Xbox controllers feel much more natural in that area.

[QUOTE="SRTtoZ"]

I had zero issues going from Xbox/xbox 360 to a PS3 controller...then again, ive always owned PS1 and PS2...I wonder if you ever owned those consoles.

Wedge598

Yes, I played the PS2 for years. But will admit that I hated the controller then too. I used a Logitech 3rd Party controller for that system. The logitech controllers were shaped much better that the DS2. The DS controllers have a handle that is too small and at an angle that is not comfortable when you need to move the sticks plus press the shoulder buttons. The Xbox controllers feel much more natural in that area.

After your done with Uncharted 2 i really advice you to try God of War 3. i thought that game was even more stunning

I think UC2 is a great game bad dang the graphics are overhyped. I think UC2 is the second best new IP this gen (ME is first) but I do not understand the overhype of the graphics.SilentlyMad

cause this gen of gamers are like zomg teh grafffixxx!!!!!!!

[QUOTE="ChubbyGuy40"]

[QUOTE="Wedge598"]

Uncharted 2(and the upcoming GT5) demonstrate to me that the PS3 in the right hands is one powerful rig. Now if only someone would design a controller that is half as comfortable as the Xbox one I might be willing to retire that Xbox.

Wedge598

They have 3rd party ones with the analog stick and D-pad positions swapped and the controller is bigger to make it look more like the 360 controller. Don't see how anyone can call Dualshock uncomfortable though.

I looked into a few that I could find and the 3rd party controllers didn't seem to offer the Sixaxis controls making it not a 100% compatible substitution.

I personally can't see how anyone that has spent some time with the Xbox controller would be satisfied with the PS3 controller. The controller is no where near as egonomic and the triggers are terrible (my fingers slip off them all the time). Don't get me wrong, with a little practice the controllers are functional and passable but my entire family is in 100% agreement that the Xbox controllers are way more comfortable.

Do any games even have controls for Sixaxis anyway? I remember seeing an adapter that allows 360 controllers to work on PS3 and vice versa. Try google to find it.

And I don't understand the whole ergonomical thing about the 360 controller. Having the analog stick up higher only creates more stress on the thumb, at least to me. Having the analog sticks placed as Dualshock has them makes more sense. Ever play Afro Samurai for a few hours? My thumb was ready to fall off after playing on the 360. I understand complaints about the triggers. I've never had the problem of them slipping though. I think the DS design curves more towards the L1/R1 than the back triggers, and thats why they're not as great/easy to use.

Oh, and play God of War 3. IMO it's more visually stunning than UC2.

I looked into a few that I could find and the 3rd party controllers didn't seem to offer the Sixaxis controls making it not a 100% compatible substitution.

I personally can't see how anyone that has spent some time with the Xbox controller would be satisfied with the PS3 controller. The controller is no where near as egonomic and the triggers are terrible (my fingers slip off them all the time). Don't get me wrong, with a little practice the controllers are functional and passable but my entire family is in 100% agreement that the Xbox controllers are way more comfortable.

Wedge598

If you're having problems with the triggers, I would suggest getting these:

http://www.amazon.com/PS3-Dual-Triggers-Playstation-3/dp/B001IAOEXU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1288814104&sr=8-1

I got a pair and they really help prevent the finger slipping.

[QUOTE="SilentlyMad"]I think UC2 is a great game bad dang the graphics are overhyped. I think UC2 is the second best new IP this gen (ME is first) but I do not understand the overhype of the graphics.razgriz_101

cause this gen of gamers are like zomg teh grafffixxx!!!!!!!

edit-When I played it I was expecting MIND BLOWN for the graphics but ya not so much for me with the mind blown. I stil think GREAT game and everyone should play though

been using the dualshock since ps1 days, so its very comfortable to me

OK we were right and another thing we're right about is that the PS3 is better hardware from a failing standpoint to what it can do from Bluray to 3D gaming to free online to charge and play controllers to web browser to cheap high capacity (500gb HDDs) for $80 to The Move is better than Kinect. And another thing the PS3 has a lot more good exclusive games.

OK we were right and another thing we're right about is that the PS3 is better hardware from a failing standpoint to what it can do from Bluray to 3D gaming to free online to charge and play controllers to web browser to cheap high capacity (500gb HDDs) for $80 to The Move is better than Kinect. And another thing the PS3 has a lot more good exclusive games.

clr84651

I found Uncharted 2 to be very pretty as well, and some scenes just blew me away. I've also seen scenes like that in Gears of war 1 and 2, but Uncharted has the majority of the game looking amazing, whilst (yes whilst) gears 1 and 2 had spotty graphics in some areas and great vistas in others. Ive noticed an improvement in visial quality is some of the newer games, such as force unleashed 2 and castlevania on the 360, in terms of sharpness and AA quality. Hopefully they can make gears of war 3 with that type of clarity while maintaining the graphics fidelity. Uncharted 3 however, is a day one purchase for me without having even seen a single screenshot yet.

Owning both consoles = big win. (technically all three but my Wii gets little recognition these days)

[QUOTE="razgriz_101"]

[QUOTE="SilentlyMad"]I think UC2 is a great game bad dang the graphics are overhyped. I think UC2 is the second best new IP this gen (ME is first) but I do not understand the overhype of the graphics.SilentlyMad

cause this gen of gamers are like zomg teh grafffixxx!!!!!!!

edit-When I played it I was expecting MIND BLOWN for the graphics but ya not so much for me with the mind blown. I stil think GREAT game and everyone should play though

itss just cause its probably the best looking PS3 exclusive that it gets hyped and one of the better looking games on consoles as a whole and in this day and age when PC can pump out crysis and consoles barely do half that even above average is like zomg its teh best to the average console gamer.

Stalker CoP on max would kick the living daylights out it easily i should know my new laptop's been playing it on max at 720p and its very very tasty looking 30fps and not a chug :D

So far this gen I have been a pretty big Sony fan, and I can definitely agree that the dualshock is a very small and uncomfortable controller.

I cant play longer than 20 minutes without my hands falling asleep on me.

For years as an Xbox 360 owner and big fan of Tomb Raider I'd been dying to play Uncharted. But I hesistated because Iloved my Xbox and so many comparison articles I've read showed the Xbox out performing the PS3 graphically making the decision to add a second console to my gaming addiction a tough pill to swallow.

The PS3 library finally started to build up a few exclusives I wanted to play and the graphically comparisions were getting closer and closer so I decided to go ahead and get the system to play Uncharted 1 & 2and a few other games I wanted to try.

Having now played through all of Uncharted 1 and 2/3 of Uncharted 2 I'm actually going to have to admit that I think Uncharted 2 might just be the most visually stunning game on a console I've ever seen. The water and snow effects alone break new ground as far as I can tell and some of the scenes border on photorealistic. I think it even tops the Assassin's Creed and Gears series on the Xbox. And I was mighty impressed with both of those.

Uncharted 2(and the upcoming GT5) demonstrate to me that the PS3 in the right hands is one powerful rig. Now if only someone would design a controller that is half as comfortable as the Xbox one I might be willing to retire that Xbox.

I don't understand how controllers can feel bad for certain people. I don't play the 360 much but when I played crackdown 2 and Halo Reach, I was comfortable with the controller right away.

[QUOTE="razgriz_101"]

I think UC2 is a great game bad dang the graphics are overhyped. I think UC2 is the second best new IP this gen (ME is first) but I do not understand the overhype of the graphics.SilentlyMad

cause this gen of gamers are like zomg teh grafffixxx!!!!!!!

edit-When I played it I was expecting MIND BLOWN for the graphics but ya not so much for me with the mind blown. I stil think GREAT game and everyone should play though

[QUOTE="razgriz_101"]

[QUOTE="SilentlyMad"]I think UC2 is a great game bad dang the graphics are overhyped. I think UC2 is the second best new IP this gen (ME is first) but I do not understand the overhype of the graphics.SilentlyMad

cause this gen of gamers are like zomg teh grafffixxx!!!!!!!

edit-When I played it I was expecting MIND BLOWN for the graphics but ya not so much for me with the mind blown. I stil think GREAT game and everyone should play though

Well for the millions of people who have never played a PC game and have just jumped from one console generation to the next, it is a pretty stunning game. In some of the temple and snow segments I did find myself saying "Wow."

It always makes me lol when someone calls a console powerful.

It always makes me lol when someone calls a console powerful.

edinsftw

What is the criteria for determining if something is worthy enough of the word powerful? In 5 years the best i7 PCs of today will be scoffed at. For what they were designed to do, improve in everyway upon the last generation of consoles, the current generation is powerfui. PCs and consoles were designed to do completely different things. The fact that you can game on a PC is only a bonus. That's like saying a v twin engine on a 1500 cc motorcycle isn't powerful because it doesn't have the same horsepower as the engine of a Mack truck.

[QUOTE="Wedge598"]

Uncharted 2(and the upcoming GT5) demonstrate to me that the PS3 in the right hands is one powerful rig. Now if only someone would design a controller that is half as comfortable as the Xbox one I might be willing to retire that Xbox.

ChubbyGuy40

They have 3rd party ones with the analog stick and D-pad positions swapped and the controller is bigger to make it look more like the 360 controller. Don't see how anyone can call Dualshock uncomfortable though.

[QUOTE="ChubbyGuy40"]

[QUOTE="Wedge598"]

Uncharted 2(and the upcoming GT5) demonstrate to me that the PS3 in the right hands is one powerful rig. Now if only someone would design a controller that is half as comfortable as the Xbox one I might be willing to retire that Xbox.

funsohng

They have 3rd party ones with the analog stick and D-pad positions swapped and the controller is bigger to make it look more like the 360 controller. Don't see how anyone can call Dualshock uncomfortable though.

One of the few games/series everybody says is great, but I've yet to play it. Just no interest in it.

[QUOTE="funsohng"][QUOTE="ChubbyGuy40"]

They have 3rd party ones with the analog stick and D-pad positions swapped and the controller is bigger to make it look more like the 360 controller. Don't see how anyone can call Dualshock uncomfortable though.

ChubbyGuy40

One of the few games/series everybody says is great, but I've yet to play it. Just no interest in it.

For years as an Xbox 360 owner and big fan of Tomb Raider I'd been dying to play Uncharted. But I hesistated because Iloved my Xbox and so many comparison articles I've read showed the Xbox out performing the PS3 graphically making the decision to add a second console to my gaming addiction a tough pill to swallow.

The PS3 library finally started to build up a few exclusives I wanted to play and the graphically comparisions were getting closer and closer so I decided to go ahead and get the system to play Uncharted 1 & 2and a few other games I wanted to try.

Having now played through all of Uncharted 1 and 2/3 of Uncharted 2 I'm actually going to have to admit that I think Uncharted 2 might just be the most visually stunning game on a console I've ever seen. The water and snow effects alone break new ground as far as I can tell and some of the scenes border on photorealistic. I think it even tops the Assassin's Creed and Gears series on the Xbox. And I was mighty impressed with both of those.

Uncharted 2(and the upcoming GT5) demonstrate to me that the PS3 in the right hands is one powerful rig. Now if only someone would design a controller that is half as comfortable as the Xbox one I might be willing to retire that Xbox.

Wedge598

[QUOTE="razgriz_101"]

[QUOTE="SilentlyMad"]I think UC2 is a great game bad dang the graphics are overhyped. I think UC2 is the second best new IP this gen (ME is first) but I do not understand the overhype of the graphics.SilentlyMad

cause this gen of gamers are like zomg teh grafffixxx!!!!!!!

edit-When I played it I was expecting MIND BLOWN for the graphics but ya not so much for me with the mind blown. I stil think GREAT game and everyone should play though

What console game have you played that has better graphics than Uncharted 2? Because I haven't seen any...

[QUOTE="SilentlyMad"]

[QUOTE="razgriz_101"]

cause this gen of gamers are like zomg teh grafffixxx!!!!!!!

Gue1

edit-When I played it I was expecting MIND BLOWN for the graphics but ya not so much for me with the mind blown. I stil think GREAT game and everyone should play though

What console game have you played that has better graphics than Uncharted 2? Because I haven't seen any...

uncharted 2 basically amounts to bright colors, overused HDR to highlight the colors . The textures look decent from a distance, but they're pretty trash upclose especially snow texture, perfect dark zero's snow texture looks so much better upclose.dukenukemfoeva

[QUOTE="dukenukemfoeva"]uncharted 2 basically amounts to bright colors, overused HDR to highlight the colors . The textures look decent from a distance, but they're pretty trash upclose especially snow texture, perfect dark zero's snow texture looks so much better upclose.krayzieE99

uncharted 2 snow doesnt have specular mapping like perfect dark zero it's not reflective and it doesnt use parallax mapping. When it comes down to it perfect dark zero's snow texture is more technically advanced that's not a lie.dukenukemfoeva

Do you have anything to say but how PD0 has better snow textures than UC2? One texture automatically makes it a better game?

The best-looking 360 exclusives are probably Gears 2, Alan Wake, and Halo Reach, depending on whether you dig the art sty|e, Hahadouken

Your lack of Banjo-Kazooie Nuts and Bolts is...disturbing. Not the most technically advanced games, but the art style is awesome.

[QUOTE="dukenukemfoeva"]uncharted 2 snow doesnt have specular mapping like perfect dark zero it's not reflective and it doesnt use parallax mapping. When it comes down to it perfect dark zero's snow texture is more technically advanced that's not a lie.ChubbyGuy40

Do you have anything to say but how PD0 has better snow textures than UC2? One texture automatically makes it a better game?

I love reading stories like the TC where they've finally realize that the PS3 isnt half bad. Looking back at the early ps3 day, sony fans had it rough with all the fanboyism going around. I'll admit sony fans werent completely innocent either but everyday i could hop on SW and 10 different threads would pop up saying the ps3 was garbage, this is the end of sony and so forth. Well those days are over and it nice seeing gamers from the xbox camp complimenting PS3 for once. Thanks TC, It takes a real man to admit when he's wrong.

Edit: One more thing, if you're into eye candy games, i'd recommend Heavy Rain. It's not your normal type of game but then again, it's part of the charm of HR. Plus I think it'll give UC2 a run for it's money in the visual department.