Opt For An Install, Get Better Textures In Battlefield 3
Battlefield 3Well, at least it's an option.
But for those who want the best graphical performance possible, it really isn't an option. According to Battlefield 3 producer Patrick Liu (via GamerZines), DICE's upcoming shooter will offer an optional hard drive install that will let the game stream higher resolution textures.
It'll be on the second disc (the campaign disc) of the Xbox 360 version and EA later confirmed to IGN that the install will be available on the PlayStation 3 version as well. However, the way it's worded, it sounds like a required install on that Blu-Ray disc... Well, anyway, an install will result in higher-res textures; that's all you need to know. Liu also adds that he believes they're "pushing technology to the limit" and he argues that "we're the best looking game."
Well, if you're going to compete with RAGE, you had best look pretty special. And don't forget about other titles this fall, like Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception and Batman: Arkham City. So, are you going to be doing this BF3 install or what?
Related Game(s): Battlefield 3
Tags: bf3, battlefield 3, battlefield 3 hd install, bf3 install
10/8/2011 9:54:50 AM Ben Dutka
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Comments (27 posts)
clockwyzebkny
Saturday, October 08, 2011 @ 10:30:16 AM
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That's why I like Naughty Dog. They're proud without being too cocky.
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PasteNuggs
Saturday, October 08, 2011 @ 12:54:38 PM
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Temjin001
Saturday, October 08, 2011 @ 10:45:20 AM
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This is strictly console speaking. Having played BF3 beta on PC as well, it's every bit as spectacular as everyone was led to believe.
Last edited by Temjin001 on 10/8/2011 10:47:12 AM
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Excelsior1
Saturday, October 08, 2011 @ 1:56:32 PM
i know bigred thinks there will be a big graphics uprgrade in fhe final game. there is a precedent for that happening. crysis 2 comes to mind but it is rare. i guess we will see.
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Killa Tequilla
Saturday, October 08, 2011 @ 2:32:15 PM
Aside from graphics and glitches that will be patched because thats what a beta is precisely for, BF3 plays very well and it's very fun.
"ooo but killa betas usually are the final quality of the game"
No they're not, it doesn't matter where the beta phrase is at. It's still a BETA that the developers purposely put there for us for a reason. Reason is, so we give them feedback so that the final product is as close to perfect as possible. Be glad there even is a BETA... and day 1 release of BF3 will be a lot more playable because, there is a BETA.
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BIGRED15
Saturday, October 08, 2011 @ 3:22:24 PM
1) the mentioned the beta is backend meaning skimmed down so they would be able to focus more on the structure of the servers. This makes all the sense in the world when u think about the purpose this beta serves. They want to ensure that the game doesn't crash day 1. Not being able to play online day 1 vs polished graphics. Um... I think the latter option is a no brainer. U can polish it all u want but if it winds up being a turd underneath then the graphics mean nothing.
2) play the beta now vs a week ago. The bugs are far less numerous. I have had little problem with my recent playthroughs thus DICE has proven they are listening
3) betas aren't demos. Period
4) an optional download for improved graphics? Ok so that already proves the full version will have better graphics. So doesn't that basically garuntee that its gonna be better than the beta.
I think that's enough evidence to prove that there is no reason for anyone to complain
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Temjin001
Saturday, October 08, 2011 @ 5:29:08 PM
I won't respond to your assertion that if the graphics were good, I'd just as well attack the game play. You're wrong.
BigRed, the PC beta looks like the game they've been show boating for months. The console beta does not. It's a valid reason to be concerned with.
Some of these PC devs like to skirt around the truth when it comes to these multiplatform games, and DICE has been one of them. Some devs, like Id Software, are to be trusted because they can produce the game they've advertized. Like Rage, Doom 3 was also a console stunner.
Last edited by Temjin001 on 10/8/2011 5:30:19 PM
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Geobaldi
Sunday, October 09, 2011 @ 12:09:58 AM
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Temjin001
Sunday, October 09, 2011 @ 1:04:21 AM
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Temjin001
Sunday, October 09, 2011 @ 1:31:41 AM
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Geobaldi
Sunday, October 09, 2011 @ 4:39:13 AM
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Beamboom
Saturday, October 08, 2011 @ 11:08:39 AM
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WorldEndsWithMe
Saturday, October 08, 2011 @ 11:53:07 AM
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CrusaderForever
Saturday, October 08, 2011 @ 1:31:21 PM
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clockwyzebkny
Saturday, October 08, 2011 @ 1:45:12 PM
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Killa Tequilla
Saturday, October 08, 2011 @ 2:23:30 PM
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johnld
Saturday, October 08, 2011 @ 4:13:53 PM
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oh, if you are planning to buy batman arkham city, better find a kmart near you because they're giving out a free tshirt and a $30 gaming coupon. for me this means i'm saving 30 bucks on battlefield the following week and probably comes with at least a $20 gaming coupon which ill use on uncharted 3 the week after that. only problem now is what to use the gaming coupon that would most likely come with uncharted 3. since i dont care about other playable characters or challenge maps, i'm picking the huge savings instead. thought i pass this info along to you guys as well.
Last edited by johnld on 10/8/2011 4:14:29 PM
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Geobaldi
Sunday, October 09, 2011 @ 12:28:31 AM
Already had Battlefield pre-ordered so with the extra money I saved from Arkham, I went ahead and pre-ordered Payday and the new Metro game.
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main_event05
Saturday, October 08, 2011 @ 4:46:17 PM
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AshT
Saturday, October 08, 2011 @ 11:04:28 PM
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___________
Sunday, October 09, 2011 @ 12:59:38 AM
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i just hope they dont have the streaming issues RAGE is having.
man that games been a MASSIVE disappointment!
gameplay is exactly what you would expect from id.
but the graphics, well......
when doom 3 came out on PC it blew everyone away!
RAGE has released, and it looks like its 5 freaking years old!
so many technical problems, and what textures do load in dont exactly look too crash hot.
the best of the textures look pretty average!
dont even remind me of the TVs, i had to rub my eyeballs with absinth for a week to clean them out!
come on id, you can do so much better then this!
john better hurry the ^%$# up and give us that high res texture pack he promised!
otherwise theres going to be allot of flaming pitchforks knocking on his door.
and i thought crysis 2 was a crappy console port!
this makes that look like the freaking witcher 2!
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Lairfan
Monday, October 10, 2011 @ 7:01:14 PM
Oh wait, I'm sorry, I'm questioning the hypocrises of a hypocrite again. Pardon me.
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berserk
Sunday, October 09, 2011 @ 9:01:17 AM
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Still is a fun beta tho despise the graphics and no vehicles/jet/chopper ( it s no battlefield without them ) .
Btw , talking about console version not PC
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riptide8
Sunday, October 09, 2011 @ 3:01:21 PM
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frylock25
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Saturday, October 08, 2011 @ 10:21:15 AM
i dont know if i will play battlefield due to money being tight right now but my sister works for blockbuster so i may try to rent it for free if i have time. if i do i have no problem doing any installs that make the game look and run better. that is the point of the drive.
if early drives were bigger in the first place and stupid companies werent trying to sell systems with 4gb drives, people would understand game installs are good.