Posted May 11, 2008 at 03:48AM by Jay P. Listed in: Interviews, FPS, Mirror's Edge Tags: Sony, SIXAXIS, Digital Illusions
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Mirror's Edge dev praises PS3 cell processor - Image 1In an interview with Videogamer, one of the developers behind Mirror's Edge (PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PC) has spoken good things regarding Sony's next-gen console.

Digital Illusions Creative Entertainment's Sean Decker praised the PS3 cell processor because it has been able to let DICE studio push the resolution of the textures to a higher level.

Decker mentioned that "thanks to the incredible processing power of the PS3", the company has been able to craft and develop its" vision of what the game really is."

Decker was asked on what the cell processor has been able to do for the studio. He replied that there a lot of little things that they liked with it. One prime example would be the Sixaxis controls they have implemented in the game. But over all, Decker said:

The other thing is the Cell really allows us to push the resolution of our textures much higher and we've taken full advantage of that as well. So there's a lot of little quirks to it that we really like and our engineers love as well as our designers.


When he was asked about the other versions of the game for the Xbox 360 and PC, Decker replied with "each one is different." He explained that they wanted "to balance out what's most important in this game and how you want to bring that out in each one of them." So, if the PS3 version will have stunning graphics, the other versions might highlight something else.

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   by greg2m - 4 days ago
 » Hmmmm...

I'm surprised that no fanboys took advantage of this article... There should already be a throng of back and forth pointless diatribes, between PS3 advocates and Xbox 360 defenders...

Let's get it on!


   Re: FreePlay - 4 days ago
 » No.

Just crawl right back into your hole.
   by Apu - 4 days ago
 » MGS4

I wonder if Hideo Kojima did this with the Cell....

   by kimdrummel - 4 days ago
 » Well..

It's not really shocking that the fanboys hasn't started bragging on eachothers consoles since the article crearly says that the PS3 is going to be able to render textures at a higher resolution than the 360. You see everytime a fanboy starts to brag, they always need something to fight back with. Just wait until they announce something that the 360 is going to have and not the PS3. For example maybe exclusive DLC. Then it's like "Oh the 360 version is much cooler cuz it's going to have DLC and stuff who gives a damn about graphics!?"

It's almost always the 360 camp that starts the fight cuz deep inside they know the PS3 is much more powerful and has better spec so they have to help up their own console just because instead of realize fact.

Note that i have both consoles and stand neutral in this matter. This is not fanboyism. I hate fanboys.


   Re: 93pauott - 4 days ago
 » right

that is absolutely correct!
   by NarooN - 4 days ago
 » Nice.,

Maybe the 360 version will have better rumble support.

The fanboys won't be here until they announce the specific features for each version.


   Re: sickofitall - 3 days ago
 » ..

The trailer for this game was pretty cool.
   by BRAV04 - 4 days ago
 » im a fanboy and i like to say

ummm tooo busy playing PS3 then actully talking about it all ready. B.S for to years to these 360 anboys its just not worth it anymore they no what the ps3 can do and DLC is not importin when u think about it u pay 8 dollard a month on live then u pay another 10 on DLC thats cool 360 is cool. and mirros edge looks more like free running game to me why do they add guns to it makes no sence but. like i was saying too busy your looking to see me comment to crap . P.S i dont B.S with out my P.S

   by 3laiwy - 4 days ago
 » wuts funny is

xbox was planned and manufactured to have a high proccessing power each at 3.2 GHz, while sony has a total of 3.2GHz processor... same old story, they put alot of horsepower in the car, but they dont get the highest speed.... same with the xbox, they put the highest processors, but they dont get the best preformance, simple... the xbox was rushed...
the ps3 took its time and in the end it has the best preformance, its has a power of 3.2GHz, yet it outpreforms the xbox with everything. Personaly i own all the consoles, the only console that satisfied me was the ps3 (Y)...
Remember what Hideo Kojama said ( sorry for the spelling ).. we've took the ps3 too far...so far it hasnt fullfilled my needs


   Re: SRLemmiwinks - 4 days ago
 » Close

but not quite. The XBOX360 is running 3.2ghz times 3 (it has a tri-core processor) for a total of 9.6 ghz, the PS3 has a 3.2ghz times 8 (Cell Processor) for 25.6 ghz. Basically.

   Re: spicyhamster - 3 days ago
 » lol @ kojama

sounds like some mgs-themed night-wear. "Bobby, don't forget to wear your kojamas!" :)

   Re: KirbySS - 3 days ago
 » .

"The XBOX360 is running 3.2ghz times 3 (it has a tri-core processor) for a total of 9.6 ghz, the PS3 has a 3.2ghz times 8 (Cell Processor) for 25.6 ghz. Basically. "

No. It doesn't work that way.
   by 3laiwy - 4 days ago
 » lol

dunno how its relevant but just felt it was the right time to say it :S :P.... fanboys go away :)

   by NIKO305 - 4 days ago
 » no fan boy here imma a playa biatch

LOL THATS WHAT YOU CALL SONY'S DOIN IT WELL ENOUGH FOR MICROSOFT TO HATE/ THEY TRIED JUST LIKE EVERYONE ELSE BUT @ THE END OF THE DAY POUND 4 POUND FORGET THE RAOUNDS SONY BEEN MAKING HISTORY PS1 STILL LIVES IN PS2 & PS3'S/ COMPANIES JUST WANT YOUR HARD EARND MONEY JUST LOOK @ MS ONLINE & TO MANY ADD ONS FOR WHAT?!! SONY BEEN HAD IT ALL. FORGET THE RUFF START WHEN EVERYONE IS AFTER YOUR NECK IN COMPATITION & EVERYONE JUST WISH SONY GO AWAY BECAUSE THEY BEEN DOIN IT & THEIR STILL HERE JUST LIKE NINTENDO/MS HAD ONE GOOD YEAR BECAUSE THEY CAME OUT FIRST THEY STILL RUSH THE SYSTEM JUST LOOK @ THE RED RIGNS OF QUALITY IF THATS WHAT AMERICAS WANT TO SUPPORT BE MY GUESS YOUR THE FOOLS THAT KEEP FALLING FOR IT SOME PEOPLE HAVE HAD 3 OR 4 RINGS & STILL GOT TO BUY A 4TH 360 & STILL GOT A RED RING MS IS COUNTING TO MANY SALES ON RED RINGS IF YOU ASK ME LOL/ OK THE PROUD MS FAN BOYS GETS FK & YOU WONDER WHY EUROPE & JAPAN ARE SO AHEAD IN TECH & WHY THEY ALWAYS GET THE BEST STUFF/ WE CANT EVEN GET PLAY TV HERE TO MUCH POLITICAL BLLSHT WITH THE USA & MS JUST WANTS THE AMERICAN MARKET FOR THEM & MAYBE NINTENDO FOR RIGHT KNOW BUT @ THE END OF THE DAY IT'S STILL A MONOPOLY ALL OVER AGAIN/ THATS OK I'LL STAY WITH SONY/ I'LL BUY A 360 WHEN IT'S 0 SO I COULD PLAY THE OK INHOUSE GAMES JUST LIKE I DID WITH THE DREAMCAST & GAMECUBE /RED RING MORE ON STORES TO BUY TILL THE MS360-BLU-RAYS COME OUT LATER THIS YEAR MS GOT TO PUT ARE HEAD DOWN WE LEARN FROM SONY IF WE CANT BEAT EM JOIN EM LOL..TYPICOL ERAGENT AMERICAN GAMERS WHEN ARE THEY GOING TO LEARN...IM READY 4 THE FUTURE MS FAN BOYS GOTTA WAIT & SPEND MORE MONEY ON THE NEXT RED RING LOL..


   Re: fiberwire - 4 days ago
 » jeez...

i know correct spelling and punctuation is optional, but please... PLEASE, at least throw in a period or comma or two in there.

   Re: killalot100 - 4 days ago
 » ?

what? really.what?

   Re: 93pauott - 4 days ago
 » ?!?

english please! i didn't understand a *****!
   by FireFly7 - 4 days ago
 » I

really don't think its an FPS. It's just in a FP view


   Re: NarooN - 4 days ago
 » .

It would still be classified as an FPS though. Or at least a sub-genre of FPS. This isn't the first game to be an FPS without guns or actual shooting of any kind, but then again it might feature those things.
   by platon - 4 days ago
 » so what

some hate it, some love it, so what? Is this really a news? Next time on the Qj news: A guy bought a game that didn't sell well! My god!


   Re: spicyhamster - 3 days ago
 » you know

you dont have to read it. or comment.
   by [DVSDevise] - 4 days ago
 » ...

Not surprising to see a quote come out like this from a PLAYSTATION DAY event! Still interesting to see the comparsions of this game when it comes out, but PS3 fans will be dreaming if they expect major differences between the PS3 and 360 version. All the other differences between other multiplatform games are nit picky at best.

   by Eclipze_ - 3 days ago
 » I guess..

No one got the news that the game DOES have guns in it?
You can steal it from the enemies. But it makes you slow down depending on what gun you have. So if you pick up a shotgun you might not be able to make those big jumps across buildings.
The game looks intresting, we'll see how this one go's. So far I like what I see, and the music too.




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