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JackofDiamonds wrote:
Maclowery wrote:BF3 LE for 42 preorder on amazon is still alive. I want to shoot a jet out of the sky from my tank. Badly.
Where do you see that?
Are you picking this up for PS3?

I'm debating whether to buy for PS3 or build a PC...

#firstworldproblems

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Nevermind, it's digital download only.

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IMADreamer wrote:I would say the game sounds amazing on my TV and just ok on surround sound so I can see that maybe it's optimized for weak systems. I haven't tried it with my tritton head set yet, which is how I do most of my gaming so I don't disturb my gf. I hope it sounds good on the head set.

I was disappointed too at how few cars transferred. I made a pretty big effort to do race paints in FM3 and had over 100 million credits at the end and basically all the expensive cars. I was really hoping those would transfer but they didn't. oh well. I'm a muscle car guy so the car selection is amazing to me, but I assume most people are pretty happy with it as their is a wide variety.

BTW the star in a reasonably priced car challenge is stupid addicting.
I was just disappointed I can't take off from the course and crash into the 747.

I'm pretty pumped that the Ford Escort RS Cosworth is in the game. 1 of my favorite rally cars. Also really excited that Hockenheim was added. Was completely shocked to see Indy added. I know the Grand Prix circuit isn't all that great, but I went to the last 2 F1 races there and have been there for Brickyard as well as the Indy 500 and some smaller series races, so it was pretty fun to drive around and see all the places I sat.

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Ya my apologies for not specifying. I can't play FPS on consoleto save my life, so I don't even really acknowledge the existence of console sales. The 42 deal was listed on slickdeals. I prefer digital dnld anyway. I wish it were on Steam (its still being worked out afaik who handles the dlc moneys, EA or Valve) but I guess I can handle this Origin thingy for one game.

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cards2468 wrote:
IMADreamer wrote:I would say the game sounds amazing on my TV and just ok on surround sound so I can see that maybe it's optimized for weak systems. I haven't tried it with my tritton head set yet, which is how I do most of my gaming so I don't disturb my gf. I hope it sounds good on the head set.

I was disappointed too at how few cars transferred. I made a pretty big effort to do race paints in FM3 and had over 100 million credits at the end and basically all the expensive cars. I was really hoping those would transfer but they didn't. oh well. I'm a muscle car guy so the car selection is amazing to me, but I assume most people are pretty happy with it as their is a wide variety.

BTW the star in a reasonably priced car challenge is stupid addicting.
I was just disappointed I can't take off from the course and crash into the 747.

I'm pretty pumped that the Ford Escort RS Cosworth is in the game. 1 of my favorite rally cars. Also really excited that Hockenheim was added. Was completely shocked to see Indy added. I know the Grand Prix circuit isn't all that great, but I went to the last 2 F1 races there and have been there for Brickyard as well as the Indy 500 and some smaller series races, so it was pretty fun to drive around and see all the places I sat.
The Cossie is awesome I'm very glad it's in too. I enjoyed Indy more then I thought I would but I don't see it getting a lot of action. Infenion and Hockenheim are great. I'm really hoping to see Spa and Bathhurst as DLC then the track list would be top notch.

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IMADreamer wrote:
cards2468 wrote:
IMADreamer wrote:I would say the game sounds amazing on my TV and just ok on surround sound so I can see that maybe it's optimized for weak systems. I haven't tried it with my tritton head set yet, which is how I do most of my gaming so I don't disturb my gf. I hope it sounds good on the head set.

I was disappointed too at how few cars transferred. I made a pretty big effort to do race paints in FM3 and had over 100 million credits at the end and basically all the expensive cars. I was really hoping those would transfer but they didn't. oh well. I'm a muscle car guy so the car selection is amazing to me, but I assume most people are pretty happy with it as their is a wide variety.

BTW the star in a reasonably priced car challenge is stupid addicting.
I was just disappointed I can't take off from the course and crash into the 747.

I'm pretty pumped that the Ford Escort RS Cosworth is in the game. 1 of my favorite rally cars. Also really excited that Hockenheim was added. Was completely shocked to see Indy added. I know the Grand Prix circuit isn't all that great, but I went to the last 2 F1 races there and have been there for Brickyard as well as the Indy 500 and some smaller series races, so it was pretty fun to drive around and see all the places I sat.
The Cossie is awesome I'm very glad it's in too. I enjoyed Indy more then I thought I would but I don't see it getting a lot of action. Infenion and Hockenheim are great. I'm really hoping to see Spa and Bathhurst as DLC then the track list would be top notch.
Oh man, I'd cream myself if Spa was added. Indy is straight up a Mickey-Mouse track, but it's nastolgic to me... I just really wish they'd have open wheel race cars. Even if they're like Formula Renault cars.

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TimeForGuinness wrote:Are you picking this up for PS3?

I'm debating whether to buy for PS3 or build a PC...

#firstworldproblems
You definitely need to get it for PC. The console versions have a maximum of 24 players per match, versus 64 total on PC.

12-on-12 or 32-on-32

Easy call. (I mean, no, it's not really an easy call since you'd have to build a PC, but...you get the point)

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Getting the PS3 version. 12 on 12 on my massive HDTV in a crazy comfortable couch or 32-32 hunched over a keyboard on a 23" monitor...

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JackofDiamonds wrote:Getting the PS3 version. 12 on 12 on my massive HDTV in a crazy comfortable couch or 32-32 hunched over a keyboard on a 23" monitor...
Why not just hook the PC up to the TV?

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Kyle wrote:
TimeForGuinness wrote:Are you picking this up for PS3?

I'm debating whether to buy for PS3 or build a PC...

#firstworldproblems
You definitely need to get it for PC. The console versions have a maximum of 24 players per match, versus 64 total on PC.

12-on-12 or 32-on-32

Easy call. (I mean, no, it's not really an easy call since you'd have to build a PC, but...you get the point)
Yeah, I know...with Diablo III, Skyrim, etc also coming out, I'm leaning towards a PC build. I just can't support Origins (I love Steam)...and I don't want to support the Sony/PS3 anymore after the hacking fiasco.

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