Valve Details Steam Features for Portal 2 on PS3

[BanthaFodder]

Sony just realised how stupid Microsoft was for hitching up its daddy pants and trying to put limits on what Valve could do with the 360. Microsoft threw Steam out on its ass, and Sony welcomed it in with a warm blanket, a cup of cocoa, and the freedom to implement Steam on the PS3 however it wanted.
Microsoft made the same exact mistake with Steam as Nintendo did with Sony (which led to the Playstation). This is awesome. I love my PS3, I love Steam, and now they are one.

 

[Wolfram23]

Fucking awesome. Maybe I can get my gf interested in some co-op now!

 

[theriddlen]

I mean that, using the code from the PS3 version, and registering that to my steam account, so that i can co-op w/ someone playing that PS3

Oh. Yes you'll be able to do that. PS3/PC users can co-op together.

What would be the use for split-screen on PC? It's not like you can plug in two keyboards and mice.

You could plug in a controller and use that. But it probably wouldn't look too good on smaller monitors.

It would be quite difficult to play a game that requires quick reflexes and precision with only half the view, even on my 22 inch screen. I remember playing Collin Mcrae's racing games on split-screen about a decade ago, but i'd prefer to keep it as my memory.

Also, looking forward to see how PS3 players will perform online. And that i will be able to push you into fire pit like it was shown in the "Bots" promo.

 

[Jonci]

Kinda sucks that Valve doesn't let you cancel preorders. If they had confirmed buying a PS3 version would net you the Steam version, too, I'd have done that instead.

 

[Delusibeta]

Kinda sucks that Valve doesn't let you cancel preorders. If they had confirmed buying a PS3 version would net you the Steam version, too, I'd have done that instead.

They did. Back when they announced the PS3 version. At last year's E3. It's only now that they gave details on how it's going to work (e.g. you need a PS3 to activate the PC version).

 

[notyouraveragejoe]

Well, I guess Sony proved Gabe wrong.

It's pretty impressive (assuming it all works) that Sony are willing to work with Valve to that level. I can't see Microsoft allowing cross platform content anytime soon.

Exactly. Also I must say I'm excited for the game! But its cool that Valve and Sony are starting to hammer out some agreement considering the lack of Valve on the PS3 in the past. Hopefully this will continue...

 

[ronald1840]

Windows live is massive failure to my eyes. Windows live is not supported in my country so games that use it will be pirated. I got a great games library on my Steam though.

wait, can you buy the PC version, or does it only work with PS3 discs?

No

aw man,
but can you do co-op w/the same disc on console and PC?

Do you mean split-screen? Because if so the PS3 version will most likely have it. But the PC version won't.

Also, the PS3 and PC versions use 2 separate formats of disks, so you can't use one with the other.

I mean that, using the code from the PS3 version, and registering that to my steam account, so that i can co-op w/ someone playing that PS3

Yes, if your Portal 2 on your PS3 and have registered your steam account then you will be able to play Co-op alongside a PC user. Later on when PC users create mods of their own levels after the eventual SDK release, PS3 will be able to play those levels as well.

 

[GeneticallyModifiedDucks]

You're telling me that if I buy the PS3 version, I'm getting the PC version for free as well?

 

[Numachuka]

Kinda sucks that Valve doesn't let you cancel preorders. If they had confirmed buying a PS3 version would net you the Steam version, too, I'd have done that instead.

They did confirm it ages ago.

 

[Wicky_42]

Well, I guess Sony proved Gabe wrong.

It's pretty impressive (assuming it all works) that Sony are willing to work with Valve to that level. I can't see Microsoft allowing cross platform content anytime soon.

It may be because Gabe called them out on it that they're going to these sort of lengths for cross-compatibility. None the less, it's pretty cool of both companies to do (though if we buy a PC copy, we should damn well be able to play it on the PS3 - it should work both ways!)

 

[Onyx Oblivion]

Oh. Cross-platform, you say?

This will be...interesting.

 

[Soviet Heavy]

wait, can you buy the PC version, or does it only work with PS3 discs?

The PC version comes as a downloadable coupon in the box. Its like the DLC codes they put on pieces of paper in the Borderlands GOTY edition.

 

[ronald1840]

Sony just realised how stupid Microsoft was for hitching up its daddy pants and trying to put limits on what Valve could do with the 360. Microsoft threw Steam out on its ass, and Sony welcomed it in with a warm blanket, a cup of cocoa, and the freedom to implement Steam on the PS3 however it wanted.
Microsoft made the same exact mistake with Steam as Nintendo did with Sony (which led to the Playstation). This is awesome. I love my PS3, I love Steam, and now they are one.

Nice! Can you guess who in this picture represents which company? Sony, MS, Valve.

Gee...someone's looking kinda lonely and left out.

 

[THEoriginalBRIEN]

I have a PS3. I love Valve. I have about 70 games on Steam. It's a good day to be a gamer. Hoping I'll be able to play my Steam games on PS3 and vice versa some day.

 

[MurderousToaster]

Anyone else getting the feeling that Valve are attempting to atone for a certain someone's little outburst over the PS3 at an earlier point?

 

[Equalox]

Thank You Valve/Sony ^-^
you have made my day, you guys and your awesome shenanigans
xp

 

[dagens24]

Windows live is massive failure to my eyes. Windows live is not supported in my country so games that use it will be pirated. I got a great games library on my Steam though.

wait, can you buy the PC version, or does it only work with PS3 discs?

No

aw man,
but can you do co-op w/the same disc on console and PC?

Do you mean split-screen? Because if so the PS3 version will most likely have it. But the PC version won't.

Also, the PS3 and PC versions use 2 separate formats of disks, so you can't use one with the other.

I mean that, using the code from the PS3 version, and registering that to my steam account, so that i can co-op w/ someone playing that PS3

Yes, if your Portal 2 on your PS3 and have registered your steam account then you will be able to play Co-op alongside a PC user. Later on when PC users create mods of their own levels after the eventual SDK release, PS3 will be able to play those levels as well.

A PC user on my account though? I understand that PC users can play with PS3 user, but can they play together if they are both logged onto the same account. Can I have a friend in the same room playing on my PC on my Steam account while I'm playing on my PS3 also logged onto my Steam account?

 

[BloodSquirrel]

Great news for PS3 owners! Next step: PS3 games from Valve will now require online activation!

As far as I'm concerned when it comes to Valve's plans to get thier hooks into Xbox Live, MS can't possibly tell them to F off hard enough.

 

[Easton Dark]

> Valve is giving away a free game with the purchase of your competitor's version.

Your move, Microsoft.

 

[The Bandit]

I really hate Valve sometimes.

-A sad XBox owner.