Was discussed a lot early on, there was talk floating around of D3 being ported to a console.
I remember the news story had something to do with cows...
Too lazy to look it up though :/.
But anywho, I think it's a pretty bad idea.
They tried it before with D1, and it didn't go so well.
Though there have been isometric games that have worked on consoles before, so I wouldn't rule it out completely.
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I think it would be a bad idea unless the console and PC could be linked so pc and console could play together but then you get how would you type and move as well as with a mouse and keyboard there are alot of hurdles to get over.
This was the announcement of the possibility of it (but not a garuntee of it), and this was them dispelling the XBox rumor.
I personally don't care either way. Any level-headed person would admit that if they didn't want it being on a console, it wouldn't affect their play as they would be on a PC or Mac. If someone wants it on a console, good for them. More sales for Blizzard and more players and fans for our community.
I dont think its a great idea. People with computers will have the advantage than with the consoles.
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Bad. Console controls are to simple for computer games such as Diablo.. just think about it. Now what would be amazing is if Microsoft came out with a Keyboard.. that would be sick.
Like Seth said, I don't have any qualms with it really, I just don't see it porting well, if for no other reason than (as others have mentioned) the controls probably won't transfer well.
Bad. Console controls are to simple for computer games such as Diablo.. just think about it. Now what would be amazing is if Microsoft came out with a Keyboard.. that would be sick.
It's called a keyboard with a USB connector and they already exist. I don't know if XBox's come with USB ports, but PS3's come with tons.
Furthermore, if the controls are not your preference, don't play the console one. It doesn't affect you.
It's called a keyboard with a USB connector and they already exist. I don't know if XBox's come with USB ports, but PS3's come with tons.
Furthermore, if the controls are not your preference, don't play the console one. It doesn't affect you.
360 does not support keyboard.
And god bless them. Keyboard on a console, especially with all the shooters there is = completely stupid. Why even have controllers on these consoles then I wonder.
I remember the long awaited Unreal Tournament III was coming out. There was big talks at eipc to make the game both pc and console and yet keep them compatable to play online all together. They wanted to make it cross-platform. There was a big fear umongst us pc fans that something drastic was going to change within our beloved game. And sure enough, there was a big change!!! The game was designed and ported over from a console on up into pc. Basically all pc fans got was a dumbed down version of UT3 that was featureless and suffered from consolitis. We all got screwed!!
We all argued, Gears of War for consoles and keep the Unreal franchise to the Pc
You're completely ignoring the fact that Blizzard has always designed for computers. It would be illogical to assume they would design the game for a console first if they've never done it before and currently don't have plans to. Furthermore, the game has already been shown to be designed for a computer first-hand.
And again, if you're just going to play a PC version then you have nothing to get worked up about. All you'd be doing is discriminating against anyone that would be attracted to the game if it were on a console.
Why even have controllers on these consoles then I wonder.
If you don't have Bluetooth or something similar then it makes text conversation a lot easier. There are some games out there that also require a lot of letter input (the RPG Maker series comes to mind) and PS3's have an online browser built in so it makes that a lot easier.
360 does not support keyboard.
I wasn't saying that. I was asking if it had USB ports like any modern technology should. I believe you can get a more expensive version that does have them, though.
If they make a console version then the people online with consoles and the people online on PCS would be on separate servers, right?
Personally, the idea of playing an action RPG such as Diablo with a console controller sounds like a nightmare... you'd definitely need a usb mouse/keyboard
Not necessarily. I've seen some games that handle it that way, but others that had players on both sets of hardware on the same servers; for example, I'm fairly certain that's how FF XI worked.
I wouldn't mind them making D3 for consoles, but I don't actually want to play online with the people on consoles... at least not the ones using original console controllers anyway
I have no idea how someone could come to the conclusion that they're going to make Diablo 3 for console and then port it over to PC
I dont care if they keep it separate and give the consolers a dumbed down version. I could care less. I was just hoping that we would never hear that they would like to make it cross-platform and that we had to do away with certain features due to the limitations of consoles so that they could all be compatable, all together.
cross-platforms, all games have to be designed equal for compatability issues when playing together.
Remember, Diablo 1 was on the Play Station. It is not impossible, and for Diablo 3 to be on a console does not reduce the game for those that decide to play on a Computer.
And if they made the controls on the console properly, it would be pretty fun in my opinion.
I don't care if D3 is ported to the consoles. I mean, hey, Blizz would be crazy not to consider the option. The only thing that makes me resent the idea is how much more time it will take them to port it out!
But anyway, The more sheeps we introduce to Diablo 3 and faster we can spread the good words of his holiness Blizzard.Corp!
Some lead designer from blizzard told in an interview last month that they will probably move on to consoles (along with pc ofc) when the next generation of consoles come out.. The next gen consoles probably come out with better mouse/keyboard support for games etc.
As long as they don't mix pc players with console players in battle.net.. I don't care.. and as long as the console version development don't interfere with their pc games.. I don't care.
I remember the news story had something to do with cows...
Too lazy to look it up though :/.
But anywho, I think it's a pretty bad idea.
They tried it before with D1, and it didn't go so well.
Though there have been isometric games that have worked on consoles before, so I wouldn't rule it out completely.
I personally don't care either way. Any level-headed person would admit that if they didn't want it being on a console, it wouldn't affect their play as they would be on a PC or Mac. If someone wants it on a console, good for them. More sales for Blizzard and more players and fans for our community.
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It's called a keyboard with a USB connector and they already exist. I don't know if XBox's come with USB ports, but PS3's come with tons.
Furthermore, if the controls are not your preference, don't play the console one. It doesn't affect you.
360 does not support keyboard.
And god bless them. Keyboard on a console, especially with all the shooters there is = completely stupid. Why even have controllers on these consoles then I wonder.
We all argued, Gears of War for consoles and keep the Unreal franchise to the Pc
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And again, if you're just going to play a PC version then you have nothing to get worked up about. All you'd be doing is discriminating against anyone that would be attracted to the game if it were on a console.
If you don't have Bluetooth or something similar then it makes text conversation a lot easier. There are some games out there that also require a lot of letter input (the RPG Maker series comes to mind) and PS3's have an online browser built in so it makes that a lot easier.
I wasn't saying that. I was asking if it had USB ports like any modern technology should. I believe you can get a more expensive version that does have them, though.
Personally, the idea of playing an action RPG such as Diablo with a console controller sounds like a nightmare... you'd definitely need a usb mouse/keyboard
I have no idea how someone could come to the conclusion that they're going to make Diablo 3 for console and then port it over to PC
cross-platforms, all games have to be designed equal for compatability issues when playing together.
And if they made the controls on the console properly, it would be pretty fun in my opinion.
But anyway, The more sheeps we introduce to Diablo 3 and faster we can spread the good words of his holiness Blizzard.Corp!
As long as they don't mix pc players with console players in battle.net.. I don't care.. and as long as the console version development don't interfere with their pc games.. I don't care.
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