Mass Effect 2 - PC or PS3

[Mr Pantomime]

So I just finished Mass Effect on PC about a minute ago, and so have decided to get Mass Effect 2. However, im having trouble choosing between the PC and the PS3 version. Since imsure a lot of people know a lot about this game, I thought id ask. Do you think I should get the PC version or the PS3 Version?

 

[hazabaza1]

Well, you finished it on PC, so why not continue on PC?
Plus, I personally just find PC controls better.

 

[Megalodon]

Is out for PS3 yet?
Continue on PC so you can take your Sheppard and choices forward into ME2.

 

[GiantRedButton]

So I just finished Mass Effect on PC about a minute ago, and so have decided to get Mass Effect 2. However, im having trouble choosing between the PC and the PS3 version. Since imsure a lot of people know a lot about this game, I thought id ask. Do you think I should get the PC version or the PS3 Version?

Well the ps3 doesn't have any features that the Pc doesn't have either. + importing your savefile from mass effect 1 is a big deal.
Also you can control your companions alot better.
Wait i remember a drawback. Changing weapons takes a longer time since they removed hotkeys for weapons in an attempt to consolize the controls but i don't think you'll switch weapons much faster on the ps3

 

[repeating integers]

Is out for PS3 yet?
Continue on PC so you can take your Sheppard and choices forward into ME2.

This.

Once you've started the series on a particular platform, it's best to finish it on that platform. Personally I prefer console controls to PC controls, which is one of the reasons I play my copy of Mass Effect 2 on the Xbox 360 (really, the controls you prefer is all down to which platform you were raised on). But if you've already got it on PC, and completed it, then you should stay loyal to PC.

Wait i remember a drawback. Changing weapons takes a longer time since they removed hotkeys for weapons in an attempt to consolize the controls but i don't think you'll switch weapons much faster on the ps3

What? OK, that just sucks. I'm all for consoles, indeed I really like them, but why the hell did they remove one of the main advantages of the PC from the game? Did they think the console market might suddenly convert to PCs and be flummoxed by the amount of extra buttons? Were they just lazy?

 

[Mr Pantomime]

Yeah, I think ill buy the PC version. In any case its out now. And the Save continuing thing.

Also, Shiny Box

kinda sucks about the hotkeys though

Thanks for the help guys

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[Lordmarkus]

So I just finished Mass Effect on PC about a minute ago, and so have decided to get Mass Effect 2. However, im having trouble choosing between the PC and the PS3 version. Since imsure a lot of people know a lot about this game, I thought id ask. Do you think I should get the PC version or the PS3 Version?

One of the main selling points and awesomeness of Mass Effect is that can continue your personal Shepard story. So PC all the way.

Well the ps3 doesn't have any features that the Pc doesn't have either. + importing your savefile from mass effect 1 is a big deal.
Also you can control your companions alot better.
Wait i remember a drawback. Changing weapons takes a longer time since they removed hotkeys for weapons in an attempt to consolize the controls but i don't think you'll switch weapons much faster on the ps3

Although a bit annoying at first, I never felt the absence of weapon hotkeys were an issue since I bring up the command menu so often anyway. Also the F1-F12 keys aren't the best to have hotkeys bonded to them.

 

[coolguy5678]

You can still press X to switch between your last two weapons.

 

[GiantRedButton]

To all the nice people that quoted me:
The problem is that the new system for changing weapons is really cumbersome.
You open the overlay, have to click on the weapon icon.
And then the game loads for 2 to 3 seconds and the select weapon menu opens.
As a vanguard i usually just need to bring out my shotgun for a secoond or so so it gets really annoying.
Switching weapons in the Ps3 version is alot faster.
But thats such a small thing.
Just wanted to give a balanced view^^
All the additional companion features still make the pc version the best one imo

 

[CleverNickname]

Here's another reason to stay on the PC: Savegame-edit yourself all those annoying minerals so you don't have to deal with that fucking mining minigame.


well, okay, importing your ME1-save is a much better reason. But still...

 

[teutonicman]

Definitely the PC, that way you have the options for mods.

 

[Sigmund Av Volsung]

Well, you finished it on PC, so why not continue on PC?
Plus, I personally just find PC controls better.

Viva la PC! Viva!

 

[TheMigrantSoldier]

PC All the way. I play Mass Effect on the Xbox but I know the PC is the best version for it.

 

[AndyFromMonday]

You finished it on the PC which means you've got a saved game with all your decisions on that hard drive. If you play Mass Effect 2 on the PC not only will you be able to transfer your save file and basically personalize your game but you'll also not be as bugged by those annoying minigames.

 

[Iron Mal]

The OP already made his mind up but this is for the benefit of anyone else in this situation.

If you already had Mass Effect 1 on any console (Xbox or PC) then get Mass Effect 2 on the same console (it really enriches the experience).

Seeing as Mass Effect 1 isn't avaliable on the PS3 I would advise against getting ME2 for it, there's honestly no point.

 

[Nalgas D. Lemur]

To all the nice people that quoted me:
The problem is that the new system for changing weapons is really cumbersome.
You open the overlay, have to click on the weapon icon.
And then the game loads for 2 to 3 seconds and the select weapon menu opens.
As a vanguard i usually just need to bring out my shotgun for a secoond or so so it gets really annoying.
Switching weapons in the Ps3 version is alot faster.
But thats such a small thing.
Just wanted to give a balanced view^^
All the additional companion features still make the pc version the best one imo

I've only played the first one so far (waiting for either some sort of complete/ultimate/GOTY edition with all the DLC/bonus stuff included and/or a cheap enough sale), but that sounds pretty ghetto. Is there just no default keybinding for it, or is there not even any way to set one by editing the config files? You can usually do a lot of wacky stuff with UE3 games that way, but I guess that would only work if they included an action for that that just isn't bound to anything.

 

[Flying-Emu]

So I just finished Mass Effect on PC about a minute ago, and so have decided to get Mass Effect 2. However, im having trouble choosing between the PC and the PS3 version. Since imsure a lot of people know a lot about this game, I thought id ask. Do you think I should get the PC version or the PS3 Version?

Something taht no one else mentioned.

If you purchase it new on PC, you get the Cerberus NEtwork DLC in addition to being allowed to import your save file, which includes a new character (Zaeed) and some other fun stuff.

(Yes, you probably get the Cerberus Network stuff on PS3 too, but it's way easier accessing it on the PC).

 

[Worgen]

I wish I could play it on the pc but my masseffect 1 saves are on my 360 so Im kinda stuck with that system for the series

 

[DefunctTheory]

I wish I could play it on the pc but my masseffect 1 saves are on my 360 so Im kinda stuck with that system for the series

Same here.

Damn me for my early adoption of ME1. Damn me to hell!

 

[Cooperblack]

To all the nice people that quoted me:
The problem is that the new system for changing weapons is really cumbersome.
You open the overlay, have to click on the weapon icon.
And then the game loads for 2 to 3 seconds and the select weapon menu opens.
As a vanguard i usually just need to bring out my shotgun for a secoond or so so it gets really annoying.
Switching weapons in the Ps3 version is alot faster.
But thats such a small thing.
Just wanted to give a balanced view^^
All the additional companion features still make the pc version the best one imo

You can just drag the weapons to the click slots and use the 1-10 keys to change weapons..just saying.