PlayStation 3 Budget Titles - US versus UK

Friday is launch day

Posted 29 Jul 2008 by Staff

PlayStation 3 Budget Titles - US versus UK

Okay, so this Friday (August 1st) sees the first tranche of PS3 budget-priced games both here in Blighty and over there in North America. Here's a quick comparison of the offerings we are currently aware of:

UK: Price = Ł19.99 ($39) - called 'Platinum' as you'd expect from PS2 history.
USA: Price = $29.99 (Ł15) - called 'Greatest Hits'.

Game Line-Ups

USA - in Red Boxes
[i]Warhawk (no headset)
Motorstorm (also UK)
Resistance: Fall of Man (also UK)
Call of Duty 3
EA Sports Fight Night Round 3
Need for Speed: Carbon
Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Vegas
Assassin’s Creed
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
Ninja Gaiden Sigma[/i]

UK - in Yellow Boxes
[i]Uncharted: Drakes Fortune
Heavenly Sword
Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction
Resistance: Fall of Man
Motorstorm[/i]

So far then, more first-party titles come to the UK (well, Europe) but no confirmed third-party titles as we go to press. North America, however, does get third-party input.

Comments

Was p 29 Jul 2008 19:46

1/6

So which of these titles is worth having?
I'm asking those who've played the full games, as I've tried the demos, and just want to be even more of a cheapskate, by exploiting those who've paid full whack, to further reduce my costs.

Thanks.

mrAnthony 30 Jul 2008 09:23

2/6

the american box shots (the english ones just being a mock up of sorts) actually look kinda cool, with the red box. not as budgety as one might expect.

more comments below our sponsor's message

Daz 30 Jul 2008 10:47

3/6

Uncharted: Drakes Fortune
Heavenly Sword
Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction
Resistance: Fall of Man
Assassin’s Creed
Ninja Gaiden Sigma

the others I haven't played or ain't that good

and I don't feel your takin' advantage of me, I'm proud I paid the full price for them.

Was p 30 Jul 2008 17:34

4/6

Daz wrote:

Thanks.
I liked the look of "Uncharted: Drakes Fortune" and "Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction" but wasn't so sure from the demos, about "Resistance: Fall of Man" and "Heavenly Sword".
From the demo "Resistance: Fall of Man" seemed a bit of a grid, but I like FPSs. So what sets it apart, and what gives it the legs to keep you playing?

tyrion 30 Jul 2008 17:54

5/6

Daz wrote:

the others I haven't played or ain't that good

I'd have to add Warhawk to that list, most fun online game I've played. Really woth the money, but then it's available as a download from PSN too.

Daz 31 Jul 2008 18:31

6/6

tyrion wrote:

I'd have to add Warhawk to that list, most fun online game I've played. Really woth the money, but then it's available as a download from PSN too.

wonder if it'll come down in price on PSN as well

Posting of new comments is now locked for this page.