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[bumpkin]

Not to try and ignite a console war-ish debate, but has there been any consensus on which is the better version (360 or PS3)? Are they identical?

 

[plagiarize]

My copy is due to arrive from Play Asia in a few days.

I've played this on every platform it has been available for and I'm STILL excited to play it again when it arrives. This will be something like my 10th playthrough of the game. Is that sad?

If it is then I'm not the guy to ask. Cause my copy is on its way from playasia and I've beaten the game on every platform its been released on. Hell I own it on every platform its been releases on.

Will be downloading the 360 versions in a few weeks.

 

[madmook]

OK here's my video of the first 11 minutes, though it's not direct feed. But I think it's a bit more interesting to watch than the one above because it skips boring stuff and has the village siege scene, plus you get world-class commentary from yours truly.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ZfApcPx478

Haha some nice incendiary and grenade clusters there.

Also, I noticed the headshots seem more... visceral? I messed around with the PS2 version recently, and don't recall the audio and gore effects being so pronounced... don't remember what the GC version was like, it's been so long.

 

[Danny Dudekisser]

Not to try and ignite a console war-ish debate, but has there been any consensus on which is the better version (360 or PS3)? Are they identical?

They're never identical.

 

[StuBurns]

Not to try and ignite a console war-ish debate, but has there been any consensus on which is the better version (360 or PS3)? Are they identical?

Never be hesistant to ask that question, it's totally valid, and fuck anyone who complains about it.

But I think the answer is we don't know yet though. The PS3 versions seem about as middling as imaginable, so the 360 ones almost certainly will not be worse.

EDIT: Apparently we do, nice, although that's bad news really.

 

[Danny Dudekisser]

Never be hesistant to ask that question, it's totally valid, and fuck anyone who complains about it.

But I think the answer is we don't know yet though. The PS3 versions seem about as middling as imaginable, so the 360 ones almost certainly will not be worse.

EDIT: Apparently we do, nice, although that's bad news really.

Wait, we do know which version's better? Because I certainly don't

 

[plagiarize]

Which version do you have?

Stupid question: how does the PC version fare in comparison?

It compared well. The PC version is also locked at 30 fps and is a port of the inferior PS2 version.

It can run at higher resolutions and with AA though.

 

[madmook]

Wait, we do know which version's better? Because I certainly don't

Based on the short vids made thusfar (see post 302 for the 360 version, and onken's vid for the PS3 version), they appear to be pretty much identical.

 

[StuBurns]

Wait, we do know which version's better? Because I certainly don't

Oops, sorry, misread.

 

[Synless]

Oops, sorry, misread.

He said "never identical".

Edit* you fixed it

 

[dark10x]

They sound like great ports as the GC and Wii versions both suffered from terrible color dithering while being superior in every other way. If the HD version is based on the GC original but eliminates all of its visual flaws, we should have a winner.

 

[sixteen-bit]

Which ingame economy is re4? GC or PS2?

I'd like to know this as well.

 

[chemicals]

Code Veronica is my favorite game in the series (I played it - like any good gamer - on a Dreamcast) and I've never had the pleasure of playing RE4 yet, so I'm pretty psyched about both of these suckas.

 

[StuBurns]

Code Veronica is my favorite game in the series (I played it - like any good gamer - on a Dreamcast) and I've never had the pleasure of playing RE4 yet, so I'm pretty psyched about both of these suckas.

Something about this doesn't fit...

 

[onken]

This may sound random, but it looks like your TV is overscanning the image. I could be wrong. Do you have overscan set to off? You should if you haven't. Sometimes you have to set it to just scan or 1:1 pixel, as opposed to 16:9

I'm probably just seeing things. EDIT: Actually, the HUD on the bottom right is way too close to the corner, so you're TV is overscanning the image I think. I honestly still can't believe TV's still default to that overscan on bullshit.

Oh believe me I am well aware of the woe of overscan. As it happens, my TV is quite old and it only lets you turn off over scan completely in 1080p mode, so yes normally there would be overscan here as the game runs in 720p. But this collection actually has a really nice screen-size slider which I made sure to adjust so there really shouldn't be any in that video... perhaps the hud has just been moved out for this version?

 

[chemicals]

Something about this doesn't fit...

yeah I know I'm lame for never having played RE4... thanks for pointing that out, champ.

 

[Sullichin]

Am I going to spend $20 to play Resident Evil 4 AGAIN?


...Fuck.

 

[Heart Attack]

Man, after watchin videos posted by CVX i'm down for this. 7 years later, and this game still haunts me to play it.

 

[lowhighkang_LHK]

Oh believe me I am well aware of the woe of overscan. As it happens, my TV is quite old and it only lets you turn off over scan completely in 1080p mode, so yes normally there would be overscan here as the game runs in 720p. But this collection actually has a really nice screen-size slider which I made sure to adjust so there really shouldn't be any in that video... perhaps the hud has just been moved out for this version?

Yeah, older hdtvs can be annoying. A lot of the newer models have overscan off, since the quality of broadcasts have improved there is no reason for it anymore.

And thats right, you're on ps3. I'd imagine the 360 version would let you play it on 1080p then.

 

[AgentOtaku]

You're probably thinking of Street Fighter 3: Third Strike. I'm pretty sure they haven't said a thing about it in relation to RE4 HD or RECVX HD apart from Sven's vague answers which seem to point towards yes.

Exactly what i'm hoping isn't true as this would be a no buy. Don't think they're THAT stupid though. Still, I'll wait for final confirmation instead of blindbuying ala Final Fight: DI

 

[ULTROS!]

Am I going to spend $20 to play Resident Evil 4 AGAIN?


...Fuck.

If you have PS+, you'll be spending $10 only.

 

[K' Dash]

Am I going to spend $20 to play Resident Evil 4 AGAIN?


...Fuck.

This is the fourth iteration I'm gonna buy:

GameCube: $80
PS2: $80
Wii: $30
360: $20

Last generation I had to buy games here, this generation I've been importing all my games from Amazon USA.

 

[Splash Wave]

You're not missing anything. See them here:

http://www.xbox360achievements.org/game/resident-evil-code-veronica-x-hd/achievements/

http://www.xbox360achievements.org/game/resident-evil-4-hd/achievements/

Strange, is this the first instance of this happening on an XBLA release?

 

[Risible]

Am I going to spend $20 to play Resident Evil 4 AGAIN?


...Fuck.

I just spent $50 to play it again and have the pleasure of getting an actual disc with it so don't feel too bad .

 

[Danny Dudekisser]

I just spent $50 to play it again and have the pleasure of getting an actual disc with it so don't feel too bad .

Wish it was in English so I could do the same

 

[StuBurns]

yeah I know I'm lame for never having played RE4... thanks for pointing that out, champ.

I jest my good man, it's an excellent game, and I hope you enjoy it.

 

[Koyuga]

Am I going to spend $20 to play Resident Evil 4 AGAIN?


...Fuck.

Yes. And so am I.

Spoiler

And everyone else

 

[Splash Wave]

I have what most would probably consider to be a stupid question--the answer of which will help me decide which version I'm getting.

Is there a difference in image quality/clarity when playing a game via component cables vs. HDMI? My PS3 is quiet, plugged in (it's the only console that I keep out, as desk space is limited and I use it to watch movies), and displays it's image via HDMI. The 360, on the other hand, is loud, old, and uses component cables. I still feel inclined to buy these games on 360 despite logic and good sense indicating otherwise.

 

[.la1n]

They sound like great ports as the GC and Wii versions both suffered from terrible color dithering while being superior in every other way. If the HD version is based on the GC original but eliminates all of its visual flaws, we should have a winner.

I don't think we ever got official word on where this was ported from. Not sure we will ever know either unless I missed something.

 

[K' Dash]

I jest my good man, it's an excellent game, and I hope you enjoy it.

I wish I could play it for the first time again :'(

 

[RedSwirl]

no platinum
no move support
no AA
no 60fps

How do we know that it has no platinum?

 

[ULTROS!]

How do we know that it has no platinum?

Some very quick initial impressions for RE4

-no platinum trophy
-only 2 controller configurations, type 1 is the same as the original, type 2 just moves ready to L1 and fire to R1. ARGH BOTH AIM WITH THE LEFT STICK, feels really weird.
-real time cutscenes!!!! definitive version confirmed
-looks like 720p, no AA
-30fps
-does a have a screen-size slider for no-bordery goodness
-looks pretty good, textures aren't too bad
-subtitle font is the original low-res one blown up, looks pretty lol
-censoring is in, no decaps (for this version anyway)
-no XMB music

Onken's got the retail version of the game, plus there was no platinum mentioned in the PS3 trophies site.

 

[RedSwirl]

Okay.

Don't care about 30fps since that's how the game was made. Same with the controls. Updating them could break the game. Move support would have been nice but I can still play RE4 with an analog stick. It's just such a well-crafted game. AA isn't really a dealbreaker. I am still a bit intrigued as to what ammo economy they're using though.

 

[AgentOtaku]

Too bad about jpan versions being completely in, ya know japanese. Would totally buy those versions instead ...then again, I have the PSNs versions of 1, 2, and 3 anyway...

 

[StuBurns]

Okay.

Don't care about 30fps since that's how the game was made. Same with the controls. Updating them could break the game. Move support would have been nice but I can still play RE4 with an analog stick. It's just such a well-crafted game. AA isn't really a dealbreaker. I am still a bit intrigued as to what ammo economy they're using though.

Move doesn't break it, but aiming with the right stick would? No. If that game was designed today it would have had aim on the right stick, as SotD and Vanquish do.

I've never understood the love for the Wii version, yes, you can aim easier, the whole concept of the game was the tension in having to aim the way it does. It was perfect as it was.

 

[madmook]

I have what most would probably consider to be a stupid question--the answer of which will help me decide which version I'm getting.

Is there a difference in image quality/clarity when playing a game via component cables vs. HDMI? My PS3 is quiet, plugged in (it's the only console that I keep out, as desk space is limited and I use it to watch movies), and displays it's image via HDMI. The 360, on the other hand, is loud, old, and uses component cables. I still feel inclined to buy these games on 360 despite logic and good sense indicating otherwise.

Kinda dependent on the tv because component is analog whereas hdmi is digital, but in general no there shouldn't be much difference between component and hdmi if they're both outputting an hd image (i.e. 720p).

 

[Deadly]

What's this about ammo economy?

 

[The Xtortionist]

What's this about ammo economy?

GC= more ammo
PS2=more money

 

[Splash Wave]

Kinda dependent on the tv because component is analog whereas hdmi is digital, but in general no there shouldn't be much difference between component and hdmi if they're both outputting an hd image (i.e. 720p).

Too bad. I was hoping HDMI would win out to make things easier. My mind says PS3, but my heart says 360. :/

 

[Mrbob]

Does Code Vernoica still hold up in this day and age?

Glad they are available separately and digital in the USA. At the moment I think I'll just get RE4 off of PSN.

 

[RedSwirl]

Move doesn't break it, but aiming with the right stick would? No. If that game was designed today it would have had aim on the right stick, as SotD and Vanquish do.

I've never understood the love for the Wii version, yes, you can aim easier, the whole concept of the game was the tension in having to aim the way it does. It was perfect as it was.

Not that, but things like moving while shooting, strafing, etc. Honestly I played RE5 with the oldschool control scheme. Sidestepping added absolutely nothing to the game for me.

 

[Danny Dudekisser]

Does Code Vernoica still hold up in this day and age?

Glad they are available separately and digital in the USA. At the moment I think I'll just get RE4 off of PSN.

It hasn't aged as well as say... REmake, which still looks pretty incredible... but it's still a very enjoyable game. I can enjoy it as much now as I did back in the day after giving my eyes a minute to adjust.

 

[Risible]

If it is then I'm not the guy to ask. Cause my copy is on its way from playasia and I've beaten the game on every platform its been released on. Hell I own it on every platform its been releases on.

Internet high five! Bro-fist!

 

[Risible]

Wish it was in English so I could do the same

It's in English with Japanese subtitles, I believe. Only the menus will be a problem.

 

[Backfoggen]

Lol, no AA, 1080p, 60fps or 3D for a last-gen game.
Every HD remake should at least have one of those.

 

[StuBurns]

Not that, but things like moving while shooting, strafing, etc. Honestly I played RE5 with the oldschool control scheme. Sidestepping added absolutely nothing to the game for me.

I don't think anyone is asking for that, but yeah, I too wouldn't want it in this. In RE6 maybe.

 

[Curufinwe]

I have never bought any avatar clothing/props or paid for any themes and gamerpics, but this... I may just cave for this.

I spent 80 points on a Philadelphia Flyers picture pack (and don't regret it) but this may well be the first and last Avatar outfit I ever purchase.

 

[GotchaForce]

Will the 360 US version be uncensored?
I'll buy now that it's the GC version, but will it also have the PS2 extra content?

 

[Krauser Kat]

PS2 also had different upgrade paths for weapons. The red9 was way stronger and so was the bolt action.

 

[GuardianE]

PS2 also had different upgrade paths for weapons. The red9 was way stronger and so was the bolt action.

Actually, I think it was the Blacktail that they made stronger in the PS2 version (since the Red9 made the Blacktail kind of obsolete). If I remember correctly, there were three different damage variations for the weapons: Gamecube, PS2 Japan, PS2 American... I think? Maybe? It's been a while.