First screens of BioShock on PS3

by Randy Nelson { May 28th 2008 at 2:00PM }

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2K Games has released the first (teeny-tiny) round of images from BioShock on PS3, following up on this morning's official announcement of the game. And ... it looks like BioShock. On Xbox 360.

As mentioned in our previous post about the game's PS3 debut, developer 2K Marin is looking into ways to enhance the game for Sony's platform, but stopped short of providing any hard details. The latest issue of Electronic Gaming Monthly reports that the game essentially looks indistinguishable from the 360 original, and that the only "enhancements" at present are the plasmid additions and bug fixes that were pushed out to the 360 release via Xbox Live. 2K Marin has told EGM that it is working with Sony on more substantial enhancements, but at present they remain as murky as the sea enveloping Rapture.

Gallery: BioShock (PS3)

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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)

NATO_Duke @ May 28th 2008 2:03PM

I didn't expect much of a change from the 360 version. Either way, its a great game for people to grab who didn't already have the 360 version.

Hashbrown Hunter @ May 28th 2008 2:31PM

Or the PC version, which is graphically much better if you have a system up to snuff with the recommended specs.

baby sea tuna @ May 28th 2008 2:05PM

"And ... it looks like BioShock. On Xbox 360."

This is not a bad thing considering some of the less-than-stellar ports the PS3's recieved over the years.

Jack (SFC: 4983 4617 3409) @ May 28th 2008 3:04PM

You're right, its an excellent thing. I for one, am happy that I'll get to play this game. Hopefully this will lead to more and more competent ports and multi-platform games.

Tiptup300 @ May 28th 2008 5:31PM

They have to make it better, look at the backlash that happened when GTA4 was identical on both consoles. People couldn't handle the fact that the consoles are pretty much matched.

Knight Marquise @ May 28th 2008 2:06PM

Agreed Nato. Bioshock is definately a game that is worth the experience. While the replay value for me is perhaps once a year, the game is certainly worth the price of admission.

Phranctoast @ May 28th 2008 2:06PM

Hopefully its more like the Oblivion of ports rather than the Lost Planet of ports.

PojoMofo @ May 28th 2008 2:07PM

I think everyone can agree to that.

CTC XBL-supapaypamawio PSN-ctclaw @ May 28th 2008 2:09PM

In before that Wii60whatever fanboy makes another pathetic trolling comment.

PojoMofo @ May 28th 2008 2:10PM

I was hoping he had died in a carfire by now...

Mr.ESC @ May 28th 2008 2:11PM

In b4 Captain Planet and B&

Hh wait this ISN'T 4chan.

Phranctoast @ May 28th 2008 2:12PM

He's so off the mark, I'm waiting for him to accuse capo and cyro of being a ps3 fanboys!

CTC XBL-supapaypamawio PSN-ctclaw @ May 28th 2008 2:12PM

He is like the exact opposite of krazy ken, where is ken?

FOXHOUND @ May 28th 2008 2:14PM

Well... I don't wish physical harm or anything. :\

But I refuse to believe he stands firm on anything & everything Wii/Xbox360. Surely VAMPIRE RAIN("I move away from the neck to breathe in!") could sway him otherwise, LoL.

Wii60Warrior @ May 28th 2008 2:16PM

You called?

And pojo...wishing death on someone? I knew you sony fanboys were vicious little bitches...

Lol this game will hardly get any improvements on the psTRIPLE...lol

Enjoy the leftovers. You have nothing. So consider this a rare treat.

Maverick Saturn @ May 28th 2008 2:20PM

Why has this article been infected with Wii60warrior?

Hes a hypocrite, hates PS3 fanboys, but he is also a fanboy, I hate all fanboys alike, and I hate fanboys who hate fanboys even more ¬_¬

CTC XBL-supapaypamawio PSN-ctclaw @ May 28th 2008 2:20PM

I have nothing? What are you talking about, I enjoyed this game on launch day along with all the other great 360, Wii, and PS3 games. It sounds to me like you're just so desperate to justify your purchase of a Wii and 360 that you have to attack the PS3 with these pathetic troll attempts whenever possible. Why can't you just enjoy the games on the systems you own? If you really were happy with your purchase then you wouldn't need to troll.

Maverick Saturn @ May 28th 2008 2:22PM

Wii60Warrior, its peopel like you that make me feel bad about the console I have that people like yourself happen to adore.

In this case, my Wii and 360 lower thier heads in shame at the inane idea that somewhere across the world, the likes of you is also playing a Wii and 360. ¬_¬

PojoMofo @ May 28th 2008 2:24PM

obviously I dont wish physical harm on anyone, just internet rambling. Dont take anything I say too seriously...EVER!

Markez (MKWii 4339-2878-5120) @ May 28th 2008 2:43PM

Ahem, if I may interject. It's not that he is struggling to justify his Wii60 purchase, it is moreso based of his contention that Sony as a corporation is a racist evil upon the world. And if you want to get into that, well I guess I'll have to lay off the Stiq for a week or so...

That carfire comment? Yeesh!

CTC XBL-supapaypamawio PSN-ctclaw @ May 28th 2008 2:47PM

"his contention that Sony as a corporation is a racist evil upon the world"

What has Sony done that Microsoft hasn't?

PojoMofo @ May 28th 2008 2:49PM

@ markez

2 things

1 - I think MS is much more of a "racist evil" corporation than Sony, I mean, c'mon, Windows Vista is a joke. We can probably all agree that Nintendo is the loveable Uncle that everyone gets along with.

2 - I was hoping the carfire comment was so over-the-top that everyone would realize It was not to be taken seriously, obviously a bad assumption on my part

Markez (MKWii 4339-2878-5120) @ May 28th 2008 2:49PM

I tried to warn you, friend. Alas...

Benny @ May 28th 2008 2:57PM

Pojo, as a European I can tell you that Nintendo is not a 'lovable uncle'. It's more the uncle that gives all your siblings a Mars bar, abuses you in the night, and then gives you a Mars bar a whole 6 months later.

iFester @ May 28th 2008 2:09PM

The lighting and shadows look nice here, perhaps more pronounced than the 360 version. PS3 owners will be in for a treat.

Alex @ Jun 1st 2008 2:07PM

Stop trying to big it up.
Seriously, they're the same.
When this was first known about, I ahted the idea of the PS3 getting Bioshock. Now I'm warming to the idea because I feel sorry for people who paid money to not play any good games, even if it does happen a good year and a half later.

chez @ May 28th 2008 2:10PM

Sounds like 2K knows how to make a PS3 port, maybe the first of many?

Maverick Saturn @ May 28th 2008 2:15PM

The creators of GTA4...Duh? Who did you think they were? EA?

chez @ May 28th 2008 2:16PM

Yet sacrifices were made to have it looking as good as the 360 version, or to have it running at the same frame rate. That said we don't know the res or details about Bioshock so it might turn out the same as GTA IV.

Maverick Saturn @ May 28th 2008 2:26PM

I think when they were contemplated porting this, they considered all the possibilities and difficulties that could potentially arise.

With the experience of the Rockstar crew, they can put together the game in the way they want, and with no side by side launch with the 360 version, its safe to say, they can relax a little and just try to make it better in anyway possible rather then just the same game.

If they want more sales, they would have to make it better anyway, considering PS3 gamers may have already played the game or are trying to find a logical reason to buy a port over a new game such as MGS4 and LBP.

PojoMofo @ May 28th 2008 2:12PM

October is the PERFECT time for this to come out. After Socom, before R2 and LBP, this will squeeze in nicely to a quickly filling up.

speaking of which, my wife told me last night she wants to get a new 360 for the new Viva Pinata game...

NATO_Duke @ May 28th 2008 2:23PM

Yeah, see, VP is like crack man!

CTC XBL-supapaypamawio PSN-ctclaw @ May 28th 2008 2:26PM

A girlfriend/wife that is into gaming is seriously one of the best things ever.

PojoMofo @ May 28th 2008 2:28PM

My wife is an addict and MS is the pusher.

My 360 has been down for about 9 months now. The only games my wife ever played were UNO and VP. She has kept me from getting another 360, saying "you bought this thing less than 18 months ago and it doesnt work??? what happened?"
What else could I say, "things break!" Since I had a PS3, she wouldnt let me drop another $350 on a new 360, but she was looking over my shoulder while I was reading a thread about the new VP, she was hooked

Re1gn @ May 28th 2008 2:35PM

Yeah, my wife just suggested we get another 360 so she can play VP2. I suppose she's sharing, and that's certainly not going to get any easier.

Good News all around though, both the 360 and PS3 have some software lineups.

Vcize @ May 28th 2008 2:37PM

Do it. Join us tri-console owners.

CTC XBL-supapaypamawio PSN-ctclaw @ May 28th 2008 2:41PM

The best thing about being a Triowner is that you get called a fanboy for each system!

deaftly @ May 28th 2008 2:56PM

I guess you didn't get the memo that all 360's have a 3 year warranty, why didn't you just send it in?

CTC XBL-supapaypamawio PSN-ctclaw @ May 28th 2008 3:02PM

Isn't it only a warranty on RROD?

NATO_Duke @ May 28th 2008 3:08PM

Yeah, my gf loves the VP too. She is also really into the RB and GH stuff. I lucked out in her being into some games (though she won't use the PS3). VP was the game that made her get us a 2nd 360 so she could play it when I was playing something else. I seriously think the game package is laced with drugs.

Jody Anthony (cookingrebels.com) @ May 28th 2008 2:27PM

can't wait for this one. only if they could port blue dragon to ps3, my desire for a 360 would be gone. too bad it was published by ms

Maverick Saturn @ May 28th 2008 2:30PM

To hell with blue dragon ¬_¬ Its monster hunter I want, curses capcom, curses!

Hiroken @ May 28th 2008 2:36PM

I feel the same way, except about Lost Odyssey. If LO were on PS3, I wouldn't ever consider buying a 360. As it is, I'm just considering it...I doubt I'll get one, but I'm not sure.

PojoMofo @ May 28th 2008 2:33PM

@ CTC,

not when you come home after you just bought Crackdown for Halo 3 beta and your wife is playing UNO, and says she will be a while... :/

She has only played a hadful of games with me. Mario Party has always been her fav

CTC XBL-supapaypamawio PSN-ctclaw @ May 28th 2008 2:37PM

That is when you lay down the law.

Vcize @ May 28th 2008 2:41PM

I think I've got you beat. My girlfriend enjoys the usual girl stuff (plus Guitar Hero), but when I got her into a split screened game of Gears with me and my buddies she got hooked (a big part of it is the social atmosphere that game brings along with it).

Well, as you may know, splitscreen in Gears is the most awful thing ever because it doesn't keep the aspect ratio fixed so you end up with a giant blindspot on your screen. So, I convinced her to let me move a second TV into the living room along with a second 360 so we can play online together without having to do splitscreen the few times she actually feels like playing (like twice a month).

Now, I can't wait for September and Sunday Ticket with side by side HDTVs :O

CTC XBL-supapaypamawio PSN-ctclaw @ May 28th 2008 2:43PM

Side by side HDTV's is pretty hard to beat, I'm just glad my girlfriend will play and enjoy whatever game.

PojoMofo @ May 28th 2008 2:51PM

I bow down to Vcize, I am not worthy!!!!

seriously, My wife saw me playing Dead Rising back in the day, and said that it was the most disgusting thing she had ever saw in her life.

She cant get into FPS or RPG or anything like that. I am hoping LBP will be something we can both enjoy