Red Alert 3 'Ultimate Edition' coming to PS3
by Alexander Sliwinski 
{ Jan 13th 2009 at 6:56PM }
The Ultimate Edition, which currently doesn't have a release date, features bloopers, new battleground maps, developer strategy videos and behind-the-scenes footage. The game's soundtrack will also be available, along with a "Unit Profiles video encyclopedia." The most titillating item on the disc is the "Girls of RA3" presented in full "HD Blu-ray with enhanced visuals." That's, like, twice the Blu-rays. Sadly, if the controls are anything like the Xbox 360 version, no amount of special videos will prevent you from begging for a keyboard and mouse.
[Via PS3 Fanboy]
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Akamaru @ Jan 13th 2009 7:03PM
Good thing PS3 supports mouse and keyboard. Now, question is does the game support it?
Charlie_Six @ Jan 13th 2009 8:06PM
Probably not. EA is retarded like that.
JohnHype @ Jan 13th 2009 11:18PM
Yeah, I guess the article didn't mention PS3's k+b support since it would have spoiled the negative snarky comment, which is required at the end of any piece of news that might be seen as positive towards a Sony product. We have standards to uphold!
Strategy_Panda (The Sandwich Poisoning Crew) @ Jan 13th 2009 7:04PM
so... will this support a keyboard and mouse?
Charlie_Six @ Jan 13th 2009 8:07PM
It'd be pretty awesome if Dawn of War 2, Starcraft 2, Company of Heroes and other cool RTS games all came to the PS3 with keyboard and mouse support. With the PS3 in third place, it really needs to play to its strengths.
Trickob @ Jan 13th 2009 7:05PM
Yeah, I wish I could afford a sweet rig to play games like this. I suppose I could sell my 360, gamecube, ps2, N64, and library of games to afford a nice computer.
...nah
Haggard @ Jan 13th 2009 7:22PM
Misinformed douche of the day award:
The winner, and indeed the only nominee, is you.
Jtenma @ Jan 13th 2009 7:35PM
Haggard
There was not any reason to call him/her a douche. Instead of calling people names, why don't YOU help him/her out?
JWC @ Jan 13th 2009 7:38PM
Talk about misinformed. Computers can be upgraded and they can do other things. Consoles can't. Also, jeez talk about out of date on prices. A good gaming rig can be had for $600 or so. Hook it up to your 1080p TV and you're good to go.
Trickob @ Jan 13th 2009 8:04PM
@JWC, Considering that my comp is over 5 years old, it would probably be cheaper and more possible to buy a new one than to upgrade. Also, if I could afford a 1080p TV (I wouldn't get one that is less than 40" and high quality) I wouldn't be bitching about getting a nice computer.
@Haggard
I used to think you were cool. Now that you've made me cry, I no longer feel that way.
(The Award-Winning) dark_inchworm @ Jan 13th 2009 9:09PM
I would go into snob mode and say, "Or you could just get a job, you sissy bitch"... but I've been looking since August and haven't found shit.
Economy ftw.
Trickob @ Jan 13th 2009 9:34PM
lol, indeed. I feel for you and I feel really lucky that I haven't been laid off from my job. Business has been really slow since the holidays ended..
Poisoned Al @ Jan 13th 2009 10:47PM
@Jtenma: You don't have to be nice if the OP is being a bell-end.
Trickob @ Jan 13th 2009 11:31PM
*confused*
Haggard @ Jan 14th 2009 3:01AM
fine, I'll do it the boring way:
1. Red Alert 3 will run on a toaster if you solder a couple of transistors to it - the game is actually a graphical step *backwards* from C+C3
2. A PC costs a bit more than a console, but you don't type up essays, do spreadsheets or browse the internet (fully) on a console. So you would have to have bought a PC anyway.
3. A PC that can max out all modern games (even Crysis) is only about £500.
My rig was £500 2.5 years ago, and unlike the PS3/360 it still plays games at 1080p with anti-aliasing.
4. PC games themselves are cheaper
5. Mods and custom content make unlimited entertainment for absolutely free (after the initial cost of the game). You can buy Half Life 2 for like five quid now, and get hundreds of total conversions free.
Trickob @ Jan 14th 2009 7:31PM
Well, like I said, if I sold all of my consoles and games, I would be able to afford that. Unfortunately, I don't have $600 lying around.
In any case, I'm sorry I ever started this thread; it shouldn't be anybody's business what I can and can't afford. My apologies.
Shangheli @ Jan 13th 2009 7:05PM
and so what if it support keyboard and mouse? Do you sit at a desk to play your PS3? Because somehow I don't think I will be able to play with a keyboard on my lap.
Aaron F @ Jan 13th 2009 7:34PM
Ever heard of a coffee table?
el serpiente @ Jan 13th 2009 7:41PM
That perma-boner has been causing you a lot of problems, eh?
Charlie_Six @ Jan 13th 2009 8:19PM
I actually do play my PS3 at my computer desk. PS3, 360, cable box, and PC are all hooked up to the same HDTV.
I have to assume people have found various solutions to accessories like steering wheels and joysticks that would also work with keyboard/mouse.
PSN: Erdie @ Jan 13th 2009 8:50PM
Come on, Shangheli. Who in their right mind would complain about a (possible) feature? You anti-Sony folks aren't even trying anymore.
green11420 @ Jan 13th 2009 7:06PM
Ooh! Frutada! Nice cover!
Gina Carano is in this game, right?
If so, I'll be getting this.
Little Big PSN ID: johnnynumber5 @ Jan 13th 2009 8:12PM
Gina Crush Carano is indeed in this game. Saw a spot of Inside MMA with her talking about it. Now, if Dana would get off his ass and let Gina fight Cyborg in the UFC we would all be golden.
BigD145 @ Jan 13th 2009 8:24PM
Drink Coke
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9QiMw1Q65d4
green11420 @ Jan 13th 2009 8:39PM
Yes! Women in UFC in '09!!
Cyborg vs. Gina would be sick, but I think Cyborg is a tougher lady!
BTW, Inside MMA is awesome.
Oh and lol at the "Drink Coke" thing, BigD145!
Jawmuncher @ Jan 13th 2009 7:18PM
This is great news, glad I didn't pick up the 360 version. I'd rather wait for this.
I can already tell PS3 has a better box art than the 360 version ;)
Metal Gear!? @ Jan 13th 2009 7:26PM
If there was a special video in which Jessica Alba made a special guest appearance and took off all of her clothes, then I wouldn't care if I ever saw another mouse and/or keyboard ever again. Then again, I would be too busy with that video to bother with playing the game.
Professor Lario @ Jan 13th 2009 7:31PM
"...full 'HD Blu-ray with enhanced visuals'"
So HD Blu-ray is now a high-end video format? Oh the public trickery shall never end.
Aaron F @ Jan 13th 2009 7:36PM
Please don't tell me you are one of those ignoramus's who claim there's no difference between BlueRay and standard DVD.
Professor Lario @ Jan 13th 2009 7:41PM
Haha - no, not at all.
That said, 1080p is 1080p - it's source is irrelevant.
Little Big PSN ID: johnnynumber5 @ Jan 13th 2009 8:16PM
Big difference in a native resolution and an upscaled one.
Jacksons @ Jan 13th 2009 8:52PM
And you call yourself Professor.
Professor Lario @ Jan 13th 2009 8:59PM
I should have phrased my original post more clearly. I find it funny that a company releasing a poorly received game would hype it up due to its Blu_rayzzz amazing grafix11!!!1. Come on - do you really think whatever scenes they are talking about will look THAT much better? How about rather than touting Blu-rays we mention a game's resolution. We are coming close to the end of physical media. Do you really think we will care how we get our 1080p then? I won't as long as I am getting it.
For the record I own a sexbox360 and PS3.
silverwolf761 @ Jan 14th 2009 10:36AM
"For the record I own a sexbox360 and PS3."
Why the need to validate your stance? Idiocy is idiocy regardless of your credentials (not that I'm calling you an idiot. I'm not actually.)
Professor Lario @ Jan 14th 2009 10:55AM
@silver
If you have been hanging around this site for any amount of time you will know that the FIRST rebuttal would be - "you don't own a PS3!!!", so I circumvented that whole argument by announcing it. I assure you it isn't to inflate my nets-ego.
silverwolf761 @ Jan 14th 2009 11:26AM
Yeah, I have noticed that, but I still find it funny.
It somehow seems to make a lot of people think whatever they say about any of the consoles is irrefutable if they have the object in question. If someone is going to dispute your evidence (or lack thereof), saying you own the object shouldn't deter them (given, of course, that their argument had substance to begin with (which admittedly is quite a request for most people)). Hmmm, now I'm going in circles. Oh well. Carry on.
Professor Lario @ Jan 14th 2009 12:34PM
While it certainly doesn't make an argument bullet proof, but actually owning both systems does at least put a stamp of initial validity, don't you think?
We get mad when people trash a game and then learn they have never played it. I believe this carries over to consoles.
Good discussion my friend - may we have more in the future.
Hyams @ Jan 13th 2009 7:38PM
It can't be that hard to enable KB&M controls on the PS3. EA would be shooting themselves in the foot if they don't make it an option for this.
Sokkratez @ Jan 13th 2009 7:41PM
No words about the cover, Joystiq? Compare it to PC/360's cover.
Nuclear Chauffeur @ Jan 13th 2009 9:09PM
Command And Conquer Red Alert 3: ulTimAte Edition
j.howlett @ Jan 13th 2009 9:42PM
forget comparing boxart, when are they going to post agout the SFIV tournament at CES
Inzader @ Jan 13th 2009 7:58PM
By Ultimate they mean the Cover has bigger Boobies.
Tehehe
tmmoore_nc @ Jan 13th 2009 7:58PM
Considering it still has an ESRB rating for PS3 (not under the Ultimate Edition name) I'd say the PS3 gets it eventually.
Jake B @ Jan 13th 2009 8:14PM
And I shall finally expose you for who you really are, SHERLOCK HOLMES!!!!!!
finnith @ Jan 13th 2009 9:59PM
ummm...lol
Alien Lord @ Jan 13th 2009 11:49PM
This will sell like shit for &$*#&, their fan base don't like games that aren't shooters.
*Edited*
el serpiente @ Jan 14th 2009 12:26AM
You are so dumb, it's almost magnificent.
Lekko @ Jan 14th 2009 4:54AM
Amazon.com's top selling xbox 360 titles:
1) Call of Duty 4
2) Gears of War 2
3) Left 4 Dead
http://www.amazon.com/gp/bestsellers/videogames/14220161
Hyams @ Jan 14th 2009 8:20AM
Top 5 PS3 sellers:
1) MGS4
2) Uncharted
3) GTAIV
4) DMC4
5) Resistance
Top 360 sellers:
1) Halo 3
2) COD4
3) GTAIV
4) GeOW
5) Assassin's Creed
If we change it to top the 10 sellers, then the 360 gets another 2 shooters added on (giving a total of 5), and the PS3 only gets 1 more (giving a total 2).
Tell me again, which console userbase only likes shooters?
Hyams @ Jan 14th 2009 9:23AM
lol, I fail. Top 10 PS3 games are actually:
1) GTAIV
2) COD4
3) Motorstorm
4) MGS4
5) Resistance
6) Assassin's Creed
7) GT5: P
8) COD: WAW
9) Uncharted
10) LBP
Still, my point remains. Only 3 out of those 10 are shooters.