Anyone else pre ordering or thinking about Red Dead Redemption?

Forums › Gaming › Anyone else pre ordering or thinking about Red Dead Redemption?

vinnieg

2260 posts

Uber Geek

Trusted

#61528 18-May-2010 12:46

Have just been reading todays reviews and it looks Stunning

$96 at the warehouse for preorder, thinking of going in after work and ordering it

http://www.computerandvideogames.com/article.php?id=245780

Thinking the PS3 version for me, the final video there looks tops. especially all the interactive games, ability to be good or bad and the upgrades and accessories. Also the posse mode in multiplayer looks bloody classic.

And to think that I don't really like western movies or any previous western games, this might have just swayed me

I have moved across the ditch. Now residing in Melbourne as a VOIP/Video Technical Trainer/Engineer.

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6

Geek of Coastguard
14115 posts

Uber Geek
+1 received by user: 4574

Retired Mod

ID Verified

Trusted

Lifetime subscriber

#331334 18-May-2010 13:12

$96 ? thats a bloody good price :) Everyone else ive seen is asking $110+.

Id order it but have slight issue of no PS3 yet (not far off)..... think my neighbour has ordered it tho after i told him about the game... he YouTubed it and was "MUST HAVE!!" :) Might have to sneak over and play his copy till I get my PS3.

http://www.gameplanet.co.nz/xbox/games/158828/reviews/134899.Red-Dead-Redemption/

XPD / Gavin

LinkTree

vinnieg

2260 posts

Uber Geek

Trusted

#331338 18-May-2010 13:17

Yeah, I am just about to sell my Modern Warfare 2(sick of the n00b tubers, snipers, campers, $30 map pack for 3 maps) and get it...didn't even know it existed till this morning, must have subconciously been skipping the previews because of the Western themed look, glad I finally clicked on a trialer though

I have moved across the ditch. Now residing in Melbourne as a VOIP/Video Technical Trainer/Engineer.

eracode

Smpl Mnmlst
9332 posts

Uber Geek
+1 received by user: 6198

ID Verified

Trusted

Lifetime subscriber

#331349 18-May-2010 13:29

I haven't thought of much else for the last two weeks - almost. I see it has already garnered an average rating of 95% from the first 23 critics' reviews over at Metacritic:

http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/xbox360/reddeadredemption

Roll on Friday - it's going to be a couchy weekend (hope it's raining).

Sometimes I just sit and think. Other times I just sit.

Ragnor

8279 posts

Uber Geek
+1 received by user: 585

Trusted

#331377 18-May-2010 14:16

Yeah it's pretty highly anticipated.

Rockstar normally release a PC version delayed a few months after the console version. So if/when that happens I'll probably get it, probably on a Steam special or pre-order.

xpd

Geek of Coastguard
14115 posts

Uber Geek
+1 received by user: 4574

Retired Mod

ID Verified

Trusted

Lifetime subscriber

#331397 18-May-2010 14:44

Heh... PC version would be cool but my box wont handle it... think the latest game ive got installed now is Borderlands...anything beyond that will kill me :) hence the PS3....

XPD / Gavin

LinkTree

cgrew

860 posts

Ultimate Geek
Inactive user

#331751 19-May-2010 09:13

vinnieg: Have just been reading todays reviews and it looks Stunning

$96 at the warehouse for preorder, thinking of going in after work and ordering it

http://www.computerandvideogames.com/article.php?id=245780

Thinking the PS3 version for me, the final video there looks tops. especially all the interactive games, ability to be good or bad and the upgrades and accessories. Also the posse mode in multiplayer looks bloody classic.

And to think that I don't really like western movies or any previous western games, this might have just swayed me

I think this is going to be 'the' best western game of all time - and most likely the only one haha. I am definitely going to be buying this.

IGN.com claim this is Rockstars best game of all time - even better than GTAIV. It really does look stunning, you can be an outlaw, hunt bears, wolves have duels, kill mexicans lol and when riding to a new area there are no loading screens and the screen doesn't pause either.

Alot of work has gone into this game - possibly game of the year for 2010?? Who knows, gota see GT5 though :)

HP

Shop now for HP laptops and other devices (affiliate link).

xpd

Geek of Coastguard
14115 posts

Uber Geek
+1 received by user: 4574

Retired Mod

ID Verified

Trusted

Lifetime subscriber

#331763 19-May-2010 09:43

http://arstechnica.com/gaming/news/2010/05/read-dead-redemption-360-vs-ps3-our-thoughts.ars

Ars think the 360 version looks better.....

XPD / Gavin

LinkTree

cgrew

860 posts

Ultimate Geek
Inactive user

#331783 19-May-2010 10:47

xpd: http://arstechnica.com/gaming/news/2010/05/read-dead-redemption-360-vs-ps3-our-thoughts.ars

Ars think the 360 version looks better.....

Don't be silly!?

vinnieg

2260 posts

Uber Geek

Trusted

#331787 19-May-2010 10:58

Yeah apparently the PS3 one is only in 620p vs the Xbox 720p. But in side to side comparisons it's not even noticeable and is meant meant to be countered by the fact that the DLC in the next few months will be free on PS3 but paid for on XBoxLive :)

I'd rather take free content then a measly increase in horizontal res...

I have moved across the ditch. Now residing in Melbourne as a VOIP/Video Technical Trainer/Engineer.

gehenna

8667 posts

Uber Geek
+1 received by user: 3883

Moderator

Trusted

Lifetime subscriber

#331793 19-May-2010 11:20

Definitely getting this, along with Alan Wake it's my must have for the next few months :)

xpd

Geek of Coastguard
14115 posts

Uber Geek
+1 received by user: 4574

Retired Mod

ID Verified

Trusted

Lifetime subscriber

#331812 19-May-2010 11:55

IGN video review
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=19N75TL1dHU&feature=topvideos

GOD DAM IT!!! I NEED MY PS3!!! :D

XPD / Gavin

LinkTree

Geekzone

Want to support Geekzone and browse the site without the ads? Subscribe to Geekzone now (monthly, annual and lifetime options).

cgrew

860 posts

Ultimate Geek
Inactive user

#331835 19-May-2010 12:41

vinnieg: Yeah apparently the PS3 one is only in 620p vs the Xbox 720p. But in side to side comparisons it's not even noticeable and is meant meant to be countered by the fact that the DLC in the next few months will be free on PS3 but paid for on XBoxLive :)

I'd rather take free content then a measly increase in horizontal res...

I highly doubt the PS3 version is going to be at 620P?

vinnieg

2260 posts

Uber Geek

Trusted

#331838 19-May-2010 12:45

Apparently it's just like GTA4 which was running at 640p(technically 644p)
http://news.filefront.com/red-dead-ps3-reportedly-running-at-640p/

No difference is really noticeable

and in the screenshot< I actually think the PS3 version looks smoother :)

I have moved across the ditch. Now residing in Melbourne as a VOIP/Video Technical Trainer/Engineer.

cgrew

860 posts

Ultimate Geek
Inactive user

#331841 19-May-2010 12:54

vinnieg: Apparently it's just like GTA4 which was running at 640p(technically 644p)
http://news.filefront.com/red-dead-ps3-reportedly-running-at-640p/

No difference is really noticeable

and in the screenshot< I actually think the PS3 version looks smoother :)

Really? I did not know that - but as for looking smoother the PS3 has very advanced anti-analiasing and anistopic filtering on the graphics card.

I personally think the PS3 version looks better too and in most cases looks better with all games :)

vinnieg

2260 posts

Uber Geek

Trusted

#331902 19-May-2010 16:00

Damnit, might have to go pay cash for a pre order tomorrow :( Went to get it through Mightyape delivered Friday and my CC bounced, checked it, someones frauded my card...

So have to wait 2 days for Mastercard to sort the stuff out and a day or two for a new card

I have moved across the ditch. Now residing in Melbourne as a VOIP/Video Technical Trainer/Engineer.

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6