Rockstar-Disc swapping is hassle free with LA Noire

L.A. Noire is gonna be such a fantastic game.

[QUOTE="1stPlaceWinner"]

[QUOTE="racing1750"] No, most of us couldn't give a dam. It's simply cows wanting some ammo on lems, and it's hilarious! ME2 was on 2 discs and a simple swap and you're going again...and let's not forget toilet breaks are included when playing video games, so it's the same thing.GreySeal9

All them are lazy though.

[QUOTE="1stPlaceWinner"]

[QUOTE="racing1750"] No, most of us couldn't give a dam. It's simply cows wanting some ammo on lems, and it's hilarious! ME2 was on 2 discs and a simple swap and you're going again...and let's not forget toilet breaks are included when playing video games, so it's the same thing.racing1750

This, I don't play a 20-30 hour game in one go so immersion is going to be broke at some time, disc swapping or not. And lower rating for swapping a disc every ten hours lol.

True_Chaos_UK

[QUOTE="True_Chaos_UK"]

This, I don't play a 20-30 hour game in one go so immersion is going to be broke at some time, disc swapping or not. And lower rating for swapping a disc every ten hours lol.

Stevo_the_gamer

This thread is still going? :shock:

Seriously? Disc swapping has become the great fanboy debate? God, System Wars, I am disapoint. I mean, I know it's summer and no one has anything to play but come on.

If you ask me mandatory installs are a much bigger pain then switching a disk every 12 hours. 10 minute install versus 30 second disk switch. Seems pretty clear to me which is more "inconvenient".

This thread is still going? :shock:

Seriously? Disc swapping has become the great fanboy debate? God, System Wars, I am disapoint. I mean, I know it's summer and no one has anything to play but come on.

DarkLink77

I know, right? Really? This is what we debate for pages and pages and pages? Really?

25 years and we are still swapping disks. at least were not turning over to side B

[QUOTE="DarkLink77"]

This thread is still going? :shock:

Seriously? Disc swapping has become the great fanboy debate? God, System Wars, I am disapoint. I mean, I know it's summer and no one has anything to play but come on.

The_Game21x

I know, right? Really? This is what we debate for pages and pages and pages? Really?

If you ask me mandatory installs are a much bigger pain then switching a disk every 12 hours. 10 minute install versus 30 second disk switch. Seems pretty clear to me which is more "inconvenient".

DireOwl

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If you ask me mandatory installs are a much bigger pain then switching a disk every 12 hours. 10 minute install versus 30 second disk switch. Seems pretty clear to me which is more "inconvenient".

Rockman999

Well there are a lot of people claiming the PS3 is better because you don't have to switch disks in their games. I was pointing out that the PS3 also has some "inconvenient" traits with some of it's games as well.

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[QUOTE="DireOwl"]

If you ask me mandatory installs are a much bigger pain then switching a disk every 12 hours. 10 minute install versus 30 second disk switch. Seems pretty clear to me which is more "inconvenient".

DireOwl

Well there are a lot of people claiming the PS3 is better because you don't have to switch disks in their games. I was pointing out that the PS3 also has some "inconvenient" traits with some of it's games as well.

I dunno man, you at least get to sit down during those 10 minute installs. When you have to swap a disc, you have to get up for 30 seconds or so (for me about 10). Who wants to do all that moving? :P

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[QUOTE="Rockman999"]It's funny how people love to bring up mandatory installs when discussing disc switching yet only 2 out of the five multiplats that come in multiple discs for the 360 required a mandatory install on the PS3, Mass Effect 2 and Star Ocean 4. Two games that were developed primarily for the 360 unlike LA Noire which was developed primarily for the PS3, just like FF13. A mandatory install for the PS3 hasn't been confirmed yet so don't go proclaiming ownage yet, ladies. :)

The_Game21x

Well there are a lot of people claiming the PS3 is better because you don't have to switch disks in their games. I was pointing out that the PS3 also has some "inconvenient" traits with some of it's games as well.

I dunno man, you at least get to sit down during those 10 minute installs. When you have to swap a disc, you have to get up for 30 seconds or so (for me about 10). Who wants to do all that moving? :P

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[QUOTE="DireOwl"]

Well there are a lot of people claiming the PS3 is better because you don't have to switch disks in their games. I was pointing out that the PS3 also has some "inconvenient" traits with some of it's games as well.

Deadbeatcobra

I dunno man, you at least get to sit down during those 10 minute installs. When you have to swap a disc, you have to get up for 30 seconds or so (for me about 10). Who wants to do all that moving? :P

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[QUOTE="DireOwl"]

Well there are a lot of people claiming the PS3 is better because you don't have to switch disks in their games. I was pointing out that the PS3 also has some "inconvenient" traits with some of it's games as well.

Deadbeatcobra

I dunno man, you at least get to sit down during those 10 minute installs. When you have to swap a disc, you have to get up for 30 seconds or so (for me about 10). Who wants to do all that moving? :P

[QUOTE="DarkLink77"]

This thread is still going? :shock:

Seriously? Disc swapping has become the great fanboy debate? God, System Wars, I am disapoint. I mean, I know it's summer and no one has anything to play but come on.

The_Game21x

I know, right? Really? This is what we debate for pages and pages and pages? Really?

I think what makes it worse, is theres a thread about this every single time its announced a game requires more than 1 disc, and they allways end the same

[QUOTE="The_Game21x"]

[QUOTE="DireOwl"]

Well there are a lot of people claiming the PS3 is better because you don't have to switch disks in their games. I was pointing out that the PS3 also has some "inconvenient" traits with some of it's games as well.

Deadbeatcobra

I dunno man, you at least get to sit down during those 10 minute installs. When you have to swap a disc, you have to get up for 30 seconds or so (for me about 10). Who wants to do all that moving? :P

well they made the rule that once the game starts you are not allowed by law to get up at any point during the game, which means once they instert disc they are not allowed to puase the game, use the washroom, get food, or even take a break

so just another reason to add why i hate xbox360 , if one of those disc crack id have to buy the whole set again no thanks if i get this ill get the ps3 version

mariokart64fan

I'll admit, that right there is downside of having multiple discs to a game, not the "having to switch it out" nonsense. I remember having to hunt down a new copy of FFVII years ago because the second disc was to damage and would completely freeze at a certain section. :P

I preordered L.A. Noire for the 360, but now I'm thinking of switching it to the PS3 version since it's suppose to have exclusive content.

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[QUOTE="The_Game21x"]

I dunno man, you at least get to sit down during those 10 minute installs. When you have to swap a disc, you have to get up for 30 seconds or so (for me about 10). Who wants to do all that moving? :P

The_Game21x

[QUOTE="The_Game21x"][QUOTE="Deadbeatcobra"] so PS3 players dont get up for bathroom breaks? gezz talk about lazyness....

Deadbeatcobra

[QUOTE="mariokart64fan"]

so just another reason to add why i hate xbox360 , if one of those disc crack id have to buy the whole set again no thanks if i get this ill get the ps3 version

Lionheart08

I'll admit, that right there is downside of having multiple discs to a game, not the "having to switch it out" nonsense. I remember having to hunt down a new copy of FFVII years ago because the second disc was to damage and would completely freeze at a certain section. :P

I preordered L.A. Noire for the 360, but now I'm thinking of switching it to the PS3 version since it's suppose to have exclusive content.

The exclusive content is an extra case called "Consul's Car Traffic Case"

[QUOTE="coasterguy65"]

I'm not getting the game anyway so it really doesn't effect me. However I do have some comments to add because this topic seems to get thread after thread whenever a multiple disc game comes out.

First.....If Rockstar was really trying to make the whole process hassle free they would allow the game to work lke Forza 3. Install all 3 discs and just play off of the first one. Like PC games have been doing for years.

Second....The whole disc swapping argument is of course stupid to everyone except for Cows who seem to think it gives them some kind of ownership. How many times are you going to get up off the couch over a period of a 20 some hour game anyway? So get up, stretch, swap the disc, and get a drink or something. You should take a break from your game every so many hours anyway.

Third...Most people would take a 10 second disc swap two times in a game over a 30 minute mandatory install any day. I know I would.

Martin_G_N

I agree with you, but I don't think it was a matter of thinking ahead. I'm not sure what MS was thinking especially when you consider the original Xbox had a standard HDD (probably pure greed). The 360 should have had a standard HDD for sure. Especially the newer models.

Back on topic. Rockstar still could have offered the option to install all 3 discs and play with disc one in the drive for verification, for people that have a big enough HDD to install all 3 discs. If more of the multiple disc games for the 360 were like this it might encourage people to upgrade their hard drives for this feature.

This thread will have at least 70 pages :D

*** most gamers will switch to a different game before playing LA noire start to finish due to its massive length, then returnafter playing another game for a bit***

Exampls... gamer puts LA noire disc in console, plays 8 hours straight, friends wanna play MK9, swiches disc... plays MK9, then swaps disc back to LA noire and continues. Because of this pattern which is VERY common, disc swapping on the 360 is no more a hassle than a single disc on the PS3.

This thread will have at least 70 pages :D

Zensword

[QUOTE="DroidPhysX"][QUOTE="Solquid_Snake"]

Why should I when:

1. I get exclusive content.

2. I get exclusive games.

3. All of my games are on 1, scratch-resistant disc.

Again, why should I own it when it offers nothing that I listed?

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[QUOTE="1stPlaceWinner"]Its okay if some people dont care, but some do and not all of them are cows, its a silly generalization.

1stPlaceWinner

All them are lazy though.

LOL, that's even worse. If someone is annoyed by something so trivial, then they've got serious issues.

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[QUOTE="GreySeal9"]

All them are lazy though.

GreySeal9

LOL, that's even worse. If someone is annoyed by something so trivial, then they've got serious issues.

[QUOTE="1stPlaceWinner"]Again generalizations, they could just be annoyed with switching discs, the person could go to the gym all the time for all you know.

LOL, that's even worse. If someone is annoyed by something so trivial, then they've got serious issues.

[QUOTE="1stPlaceWinner"][QUOTE="GreySeal9"]

LOL, that's even worse. If someone is annoyed by something so trivial, then they've got serious issues.

Phazevariance

[QUOTE="GreySeal9"]

[QUOTE="1stPlaceWinner"]Again generalizations, they could just be annoyed with switching discs, the person could go to the gym all the time for all you know.

1stPlaceWinner

LOL, that's even worse. If someone is annoyed by something so trivial, then they've got serious issues.

Why in the world would that be annoying? Just change the damn disc. There is literally no reason for annoyance.

If somebody gets annoyed about such little things, they are going to risk their health.

[QUOTE="Phazevariance"][QUOTE="1stPlaceWinner"] I don't agree, I fully understand why someone would get annoyed if they were into a game but then an "insert disc 2" message popped on the screen. And then a second time for the third disc.1stPlaceWinner

Swapping a disc is swapping a disc.

[QUOTE="kaealy"]

I'll rather switch discs then not having online capabilities.

1stPlaceWinner

I dont hear people complaining about that as much as multiple disc games so no.

1stPlaceWinner

[QUOTE="Snugenz"]

>Incredibly lazy

>Pampered

Because if getting up and switching discs 2 times during a 20hr+ game is too big of a hassle its the only conclusion i can come to.

God i'd hate to see some of you people back when TV remotes were a rarity, having to get up to switch channels, teh horror !!.

Some-Mist

When i have to get up to switch channels i dont **** and moan about it.

[QUOTE="1stPlaceWinner"][QUOTE="GreySeal9"]

LOL, that's even worse. If someone is annoyed by something so trivial, then they've got serious issues.

GreySeal9

Why in the world would that be annoying? Just change the damn disc. There is literally no reason for annoyance.

If somebody gets annoyed about such little things, they are going to risk their health.

There's no reason for an annoyance? Not really I just explained why someone in fact would find it annoying. Your feelings isnt the same as everyone else. Why do you expect everyone to feel the same way you do.

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[QUOTE="Phazevariance"] Its almost as annoying as having to swap the disc to another game to play that other game...GreySeal9

Swapping a disc is swapping a disc.

Different situations though.

[QUOTE="1stPlaceWinner"][QUOTE="kaealy"]

I'll rather switch discs then not having online capabilities.

xsubtownerx

[QUOTE="1stPlaceWinner"] I dont hear people complaining about that as much as multiple disc games so no.

Duckyindiana

How can disc swapping NOT be a hassle. It totally breaks immersion which is what LA Noire is desperately trying to do. Im guessing lower ratings on the 360 versio for this reason

seanmcloughlin

And just how does that mandatory level/chapter install enhance the immersion? ;)

[QUOTE="GreySeal9"]

[QUOTE="1stPlaceWinner"] I don't agree, I fully understand why someone would get annoyed if they were into a game but then an "insert disc 2" message popped on the screen. And then a second time for the third disc.1stPlaceWinner

Why in the world would that be annoying? Just change the damn disc. There is literally no reason for annoyance.

If somebody gets annoyed about such little things, they are going to risk their health.

There's no reason for an annoyance? Not really I just explained why someone in fact would find it annoying. Your feelings isnt the same as everyone else. Why do you expect everyone to feel the same way you do.

It's not that I expect everyone to feel the way I do. It's that how I feel is normal and how they feel is abormal. Switching a disc takes minimal time and minimal effort and simply isn't something a normal person should get annoyed about. Getting annoyed about those kind of things indicates that person might have some kind of underlying issue.

You didn't really give any good reason for why someone should get annoyed simply because they have to switch a disc. You simply stated that you understand why they would get annoyed.

[QUOTE="1stPlaceWinner"][QUOTE="kaealy"]

I'll rather switch discs then not having online capabilities.

xsubtownerx

I'm not speaking for any person but myself, but I install all my disc-based 360 games because the disc drive is so loud. Kind of makes the point null for me.

If the disc drive on my console weren't so loud, I'd definitely feel the same as you though.

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[QUOTE="1stPlaceWinner"] I dont hear people complaining about that as much as multiple disc games so no.

1stPlaceWinner

Swapping a disc is swapping a disc.

Different situations though.

I see about as much reason to complain about one situation as the other, which is to say, none. But yeah, they are different situations, but I don't find that the differences warrant annoyance in the case of multiple discs.

Sounds good to me Plus xbox live will be up and running.

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[QUOTE="GreySeal9"]

Swapping a disc is swapping a disc.

GreySeal9

Different situations though.

I see about as much reason to complain about one situation as the other, which is to say, none. But yeah, they are different situations, but I don't find that the differences warrant annoyance in the case of multiple discs.

I think it's simple, the multiple disc situation is un common, something people don't deal with regularly especially on PC and PS3 and when it shows up it annoys people.