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TIm · 05-02-2004, 08:09 AM

I know I said something in the Ign reply buy I wanted seperate users to realize this ESPN rewrote the entire graphics library for the Xbox version of the game for 2005. That's right, started from scratch. The reason is simple: Every year the game was designed with the PS2 as the lead platform, then ported over to the Xbox. This move obviously didn't take advantage of the Xbox's superior graphics engine, so this year, the Xbox version was designed as the lead SKU, enabling the designers of the game push the Xbox engine to the max.

The new graphics engine incorporates a technique called Triple Pass Rendering. Instead of just molding a player onto a skeleton, Triple Pass Rendering takes into account everything from the wrinkles in the jersey to the flexing of muscles. Normal maps utilize geometry to show creases in the uniform in a more natural, not drawn in way. Then the light map is added to enhance the overall look of both the textures and player models. Combine those two elements with the new muscle rig system, and you will actually notice the muscles on players arms flex as they grab the ball and maneuver smoothly down the field.) DOn't get me wrong the ps2 version of the game will still have everything the xbox version does but as far as the graphics go, The Xbox Version of the game will be far better

RoyalBoyle78 · 05-02-2004, 09:27 AM

so what should I do run out and get an Xbox.....NOT....I stick with the PS2 until the PS3 somes out.

SportsK1NG · 05-02-2004, 09:46 AM

Even without knowing that if I had an XBox and PS2 I would get the XBox version anyway. I wouldn't go out and buy one for it tho.

SoMiss2000 · 05-02-2004, 09:54 AM

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FootballForever said:
so what should I do run out and get an Xbox.....NOT....I stick with the PS2 until the PS3 somes out.

still happy with your decision I suppose. If EA is on xbl you still gonna keep your PS2?

Flyboy · 05-02-2004, 10:22 AM

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FootballForever said:
so what should I do run out and get an Xbox

.. Yes... yes, you should. A refurnished one at least.

HbK265 · 05-02-2004, 10:28 AM

Quote:

FootballForever said:
so what should I do run out and get an Xbox.....NOT....I stick with the PS2 until the PS3 somes out.

yea lol same here, i'm not gonna pay $150 just so i get the same game with better graphics, teh gameplay on both will be the same so i am happy with ps2

HbK265 · 05-02-2004, 10:30 AM

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SoMiss2000 said:

Quote:

FootballForever said:
so what should I do run out and get an Xbox.....NOT....I stick with the PS2 until the PS3 somes out.

still happy with your decision I suppose. If EA is on xbl you still gonna keep your PS2?

yea why would you get rid of ps2, its the same thing on ps2 online as it is xbl, so there is still no reason to get an xbox just for better graphics in a game

jmood88 · 05-02-2004, 10:38 AM

I'm glad i don't have a ps2.

05-02-2004, 08:09 AM	#1
TIm MVP OVR: 12 Join Date: Jun 2003	If you have a PS2 Listen Up@@@ I know I said something in the Ign reply buy I wanted seperate users to realize this ESPN rewrote the entire graphics library for the Xbox version of the game for 2005. That's right, started from scratch. The reason is simple: Every year the game was designed with the PS2 as the lead platform, then ported over to the Xbox. This move obviously didn't take advantage of the Xbox's superior graphics engine, so this year, the Xbox version was designed as the lead SKU, enabling the designers of the game push the Xbox engine to the max. The new graphics engine incorporates a technique called Triple Pass Rendering. Instead of just molding a player onto a skeleton, Triple Pass Rendering takes into account everything from the wrinkles in the jersey to the flexing of muscles. Normal maps utilize geometry to show creases in the uniform in a more natural, not drawn in way. Then the light map is added to enhance the overall look of both the textures and player models. Combine those two elements with the new muscle rig system, and you will actually notice the muscles on players arms flex as they grab the ball and maneuver smoothly down the field.) DOn't get me wrong the ps2 version of the game will still have everything the xbox version does but as far as the graphics go, The Xbox Version of the game will be far better

05-02-2004, 09:27 AM	#2
RoyalBoyle78 Aka."Footballforever" OVR: 46 Join Date: May 2003 Location: Yonkers N.Y. Posts: 23,941	Re: If you have a PS2 Listen Up@@@ so what should I do run out and get an Xbox.....NOT....I stick with the PS2 until the PS3 somes out.

05-02-2004, 09:46 AM	#3
SportsK1NG Banned OVR: 6 Join Date: Apr 2004	Re: If you have a PS2 Listen Up@@@ Even without knowing that if I had an XBox and PS2 I would get the XBox version anyway. I wouldn't go out and buy one for it tho.

05-02-2004, 09:54 AM	#4
SoMiss2000 Hall Of Fame OVR: 32 Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Dallas Posts: 20,501 Blog Entries: 2	Re: If you have a PS2 Listen Up@@@ Quote: *FootballForever said:* so what should I do run out and get an Xbox.....NOT....I stick with the PS2 until the PS3 somes out. still happy with your decision I suppose. If EA is on xbl you still gonna keep your PS2?

05-02-2004, 10:22 AM	#5
Flyboy Daydream Believer OVR: 26 Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Sea of Waking Dreams Posts: 11,352	Re: If you have a PS2 Listen Up@@@ Quote: *FootballForever said:* so what should I do run out and get an Xbox .. Yes... yes, you should. A refurnished one at least.

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05-02-2004, 10:28 AM	#6
HbK265 Rookie OVR: 3 Join Date: Feb 2004	Re: If you have a PS2 Listen Up@@@ Quote: *FootballForever said:* so what should I do run out and get an Xbox.....NOT....I stick with the PS2 until the PS3 somes out. yea lol same here, i'm not gonna pay $150 just so i get the same game with better graphics, teh gameplay on both will be the same so i am happy with ps2

05-02-2004, 10:30 AM	#7
HbK265 Rookie OVR: 3 Join Date: Feb 2004	Re: If you have a PS2 Listen Up@@@ Quote: *SoMiss2000 said:* Quote: *FootballForever said:* so what should I do run out and get an Xbox.....NOT....I stick with the PS2 until the PS3 somes out. still happy with your decision I suppose. If EA is on xbl you still gonna keep your PS2? yea why would you get rid of ps2, its the same thing on ps2 online as it is xbl, so there is still no reason to get an xbox just for better graphics in a game

05-02-2004, 10:38 AM	#8
jmood88 Sean Payton: Retribution OVR: 40 Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 34,640 Blog Entries: 1	Re: If you have a PS2 Listen Up@@@ I'm glad i don't have a ps2.

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