Can I get an official word on this?

[Nintari]

I know people have asked this question but I haven't seen Ian, Phil or anyone else officially address it.

Are the PS3 and 360 versions going to identical this year? I would like to know this because it's going to factor into my purchase decision.

Can I get confirmation on this?

[DickDalewood]

Re: Can I get an official word on this?

There are a million threads about this, and the answer is yes.

[Nintari]

Re: Can I get an official word on this?

There are a million threads about this, and the answer is yes.

I know there is....but I've never seen Ian posting in one with an answer. That was my goal here.

[sois]

Re: Can I get an official word on this?

Actually dickdalewood, they're not identical as you can import custom plays from the PSP to the PS3. There must be some difference.

[Ian_Cummings]

Re: Can I get an official word on this?

These are the only differences I know of:

- custom plays are PS3 exclusive (via PSP import)
- Framerate in replays is slightly less on PS3 than 360 (but FYI both are improved from last year...shouldn't see that no-spiral problem anymore)
- 360 hardware up-rezzes better to 1080 - PS3 actually looks slightly better in 720 than in 1080 because there are less jaggies (though the game is not rendered differently at all)
- Intro movie and Extra Point host videos are slightly better quality on PS3 (Blu-Ray advantage)

[jclentzthadon]

Re: Can I get an official word on this?

These are the only differences I know of:


- 360 hardware up-rezzes better to 1080 - PS3 actually looks slightly better in 720 than in 1080 because there are less jaggies (though the game is not rendered differently at all)

What are "jaggies"? So if you had PS3 you would play it on what format?

[Ian_Cummings]

Re: Can I get an official word on this?

What are "jaggies"? So if you had PS3 you would play it on what format?

Jaggies is a term for the effect in a game where edges of elements - i.e. players, stadium, field - do not look very smooth.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jaggies

I would stick with 720p on PS3 personally. Everything looks a little smoother and I don't really notice the resolution difference between the two (720 and 1080).

[ESPNrandomkid12]

Re: Can I get an official word on this?

huh....i wondering the same thing. Looks like i'm going with the 360 version.

[x1Blumpkin1x]

Re: Can I get an official word on this?

Thanks for the honest answers Ian. I have both consoles and have been really curious about specifics on the differences but I didn't expect you to actually respond to the OP's question. I had already preordered on the PS3 as I don't trust the 360 (on my 7th). My TV only supports 720p so I am happy with my decision. Thanks.

[Head Hawg]

Re: Can I get an official word on this?

360 version is always superior IMO.

[Scottdau]

Re: Can I get an official word on this?

These are the only differences I know of:

- custom plays are PS3 exclusive (via PSP import)
- Framerate in replays is slightly less on PS3 than 360 (but FYI both are improved from last year...shouldn't see that no-spiral problem anymore)
- 360 hardware up-rezzes better to 1080 - PS3 actually looks slightly better in 720 than in 1080 because there are less jaggies (though the game is not rendered differently at all)
- Intro movie and Extra Point host videos are slightly better quality on PS3 (Blu-Ray advantage)

So if you were me, would you get it for the PS3 or 360?

[Nintari]

Re: Can I get an official word on this?

These are the only differences I know of:

- custom plays are PS3 exclusive (via PSP import)
- Framerate in replays is slightly less on PS3 than 360 (but FYI both are improved from last year...shouldn't see that no-spiral problem anymore)
- 360 hardware up-rezzes better to 1080 - PS3 actually looks slightly better in 720 than in 1080 because there are less jaggies (though the game is not rendered differently at all)
- Intro movie and Extra Point host videos are slightly better quality on PS3 (Blu-Ray advantage)

Much appreciated...thank you.

[carolina_boi]

Re: Can I get an official word on this?

360 version is always superior IMO.

SAME HERE !

[stux]

Re: Can I get an official word on this?

yeah it is said but true, as a PS3 owner, 360 tends to be better for Madden.

Bad dog...

[trufootball]

Re: Can I get an official word on this?

Only reason most games look better on 360 is because most games are developed on 360 hardware then ported over to ps3.