this explains everything

It should be even nicer to look at then.

In other words they used the new tools to better port the game to take advantage of the PS3. But people expecting the game to have better graphics will experience the big come down from the hype machine once more. It's just going to have better threading etc, that's all.

@KaiokenKid

What they are saying is that they used the new engine tools to port the game ( newer engines support better cross platform optimisation ) but they are not saying they have reworked all the game assets to the level of the new engines capabilities, which is how many people will interpret this.

Just a heads up for the "OMFG!!!!!" hype machine consumers.

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Why are peple getting pissed, I didn't say "it's going to look worse than the 360 version" I couldn't care less, I'm just saying the visuals won't be increased as a result of the new tools, just that PERFORMANCE will be.

Have some PC screenshots and be quiet
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UH-OH!

Oh you mean that game I played a year ago on the 360?? Wow, cool!

Hopefully ME3 looks much better than what we've seen from the engine here. All the comparisons look the exact same.

IGN is loved by N4G again... hahaha puke!

very interesting indeed

Makes sense to utilize the new engine anyway. It's already developed so no extra cost issues, and why go backwards?

I agree with the comments about just wanting to play the thing. It was awesome on 360, it'll be awesome on PS3....Job well done :)

Graphic novel lol. It's sad PS3 owners won't have a chance to play ME1... I'm just preparing myself for the "HD comparisons" of both versions.

EDIT: Damn, all i'm saying is that the PS3 owners won't have the experience of playing ME1 on their consoles! I wasn't trying to troll or nothing.
@Below: "ME1 was just meh compared to ME2" LOL don't say crap, ME1 was better than the second IMO. It had more RPG elements, and the story was better. Don't try to tell a game is bad simply because he isn't in your console.

Now if I want to have different out comes in ME2 I would probably have to buy the stupid thing(and I don't want to play ME1 because played it so much I get sick just starting it and lost near 500 hours of work). also wouldn't ME3 be using he same ME2 engine just tweaked a little.

@Arup02

Why is it sad?... If PS3 owners really care to play ME1 do you realise the price of a 2nd hand/refurbished (old model) 360 and a copy of the game would probably be less than £70 - £80? in the UK at least.

Not that sad at all.... I suspect that graphic novel will be enough for most to enjoy the game, and what you never had, you don't really miss.

Its an improve engine from the one used on ME2 on the 360 thats the obvious reason it look's more sharp!ME3 will most likely look equal on the two systems and that what matters along with some smooth performance!

Better graphics: check
Better engine: check
Free DLC: check
6 hours of extra content: check
All on 1 Blu-Ray disc: check

Superior PS3 version: confirmed

Thats good to know but why does it not look like uncharted 3?

guess i will get it for ps3 then, that is cool news.

win-win situation. ps3 owners get mass effect 2, and all owners get to see the new engine.

Hehe, i'm getting chuckles from some of these comments.

Let's remember the plot being carried over is not integral to ME2, but a very nice feature 360 owners had that PS3 owners wouldn't turn there noses up to.

But, it would appear that some are now calling ME2 an inferior product compared to ME1, probably because it is exclusive to 360.

Is it a coincidence that ME1 is now the better game because ME2 has found it's way to PS3?

RPG elements may have been better in ME1, but looking at the review scores for ME2, it's universally agreed ME2 is the better product....I was fortunate to have completed ME1 when I had a 360.

I'm just happy that this masterpiece is coming to a console I (currently)own and that you don't (actually) need to have played ME1 to enjoy it. But I understand it helps if you had, and are able to carry the story over.

I dream of a future where everybody (no matter the console/PC) can enjoy awesome games together and be content with their lot.

Dream on dreamer I guess.....

IGN has the difference for you, PS3 looks a little brighter and shinier, whether or not that translates into more or less realistic is up to interpretation. Its a newer engine, but using the same assets its not going to make much difference.

Things I liked about ME1:
-It's an RPG, ME2 isn't. There aren't stat upgrades, you only get to level up your abilities like 5 times, every character can do many of the same abilities. ME1 you had to upgrade your hacking skills and you couldn't open ever cannister right away.
-I liked driving around in the MAKO. In ME2 you just doing this boring planet scanning and launching probes, which has an annoying voice that says "probe launched" "launching probe" or "probe away" EVERY TIME YOU LAUNCH! Every planet has like 4-12 hotspots to launch, so you hear that voice A LOT>
-I think the storyline was better than ME2.
-Varied environments, exploring the Citadel was fun. It's dumbed down in ME2.
-Combat was more fun in ME1. ME2 everyone does everything. It doesn't really matter who you take along because you don't have to worry about picking cannisters and hacking computers.

Wow! lucky PS3 users. Played ME2 a countless times and the graphics are astounding. I'm tempted to get ME2 for PS3 because of the DLC, Great job though from a great developers, BIOWARE

PS3 version clearly looks better than the Xbox. I can't believe how people can say otherwise

ps3 looks better texture and sharper. xbox version looks blurry like it just lost its glasses

Nice, I've been meaning to play Mass Effect 2 to but I suppose now I'll just get it when it launches for the Ps3. Especially if it means it's a better play than the 360 version. At least now we can have a solid idea on what Mass Effect 3 will play like since it's on the same engine.

don't care about the game as long as it is not a xbox exclusive hahaha, another Ps3 win

PS3 has t
he better version of a xbox 360 game of the year title???

Bioware really cares about PS3????wow

Seems it was worth the wait.

Being that ME1 isn't on the PS3 I see no reason to buy ME2 or ME3. I'm pretty sure this menatality is fairly common. Good thinking bioware

they choose not to port the 360 version to the ps3....

lol lots of buthurt fans in here, me2 looks really nice with the new engine, it looks so much better, in fact for actually making an excellent port i will actually buy me2, and look forwards to the third version.

Well there is another reason for me to buy it.
I already have the 360 and PC versions and its safe to say that the PS3 version will also be joining my collection!

I know why are some XBOX only fanboys are upset. Like the FF13 debacle for PS3, its same for XBOX to lose its finest game ever (Much better on PC still).A pain is a little bit more cuz ME2 is actually a phenomenal game.

So much butthurt here.

"Graphics aren't better"

Look at the article you're on...

"Can't play ME1"

Mass Effect Genesis.

"ME1 is better"

You say that NOW...

"We got to play it a year ahead, enjoy your sloppy seconds"

Oh MGS FOOOOUUUURRRR, where AAAARRREEEE YOOOUUU? Shouldn't you be on the 360 by now? XD

If I was the typical fanboy here on N4G, I'd say 'screw you, bastards!'
But, I'm not..

So, Damn you, you luck bastards!

:)

Lol,that is UE3...nice PR though,never heard them saying "Mass Effect Engine" before

Not sure if this is a good thing though,it could mean that ME3 will look like PS3 ME2 or even worse and that is not particularly impressive.IGN video is too compressed and there is something wrong with the contrast,framerate is not to hot either.
But demo will be coming in few days,so proper analysis will follow.

So PS3 owners will be the first ones to experience the mass effect 3 engine? Sounds great to me should make the second one all the more worthy of purchase

The Mass Effect series has been running on the unreal 3 engine since the beginning. There is no evidence so far that Mass Effect 3 is running on a different engine than the previous two games. So to say " Bioware is using mass effect 3 engine for ps3 mass effect 2 " is completely redundant and honestly pretty retarded. 99% of people who post "articles" and also comments on n4g are absolutely fucking retarded. I dont know why i waste my time on this website

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That is just a PR talk,they use it because they know that Sony fans hate UE3.

For the PS3 this game will be the best RPG to date. However a huge part of ME2's allure are the plot tie ins from the first game which unfortunately, will be replaced by a choose your own adventure type comic. Not the same, but good enough I guess.

I own this for the PC and will buy it for the PS3 to experience it's awesomeness again.

Mass Effect 3 does not use a "new engine", what a misleading comment from the devs! It uses an updated version of the Unreal Engine 3.5, why haven't many N4G commenters picked up on this? Anyway, stupid fanboy wars aside, the Mass Effect games are great, whether you play them on PC, Xboc 360, or PS3.

Respect to Bioware, they haven't given us a lazy port, infact, they've made a really big attempt at making the PS3 version even better, with its new engine, DLC content, better visuals and a comic book explaining the events of Mass Effect for those who haven't played the first...all on one disc!

I've nearly completed the first Mass Effect and I'm really enjoying it so hopefully ME2 and 3 will provide me with the same enjoyment. Only downer is that I have to recreate my Shepard, but if I make the same choices in the comic then it'll be ok. ^_^

Nice.
I always wanted to try Mass Effect on pc but never bought it for some reason.
I'll definitely buy it for ps3 though. Don't wanna let this gen pass without playing some of its best games. :P

People are still forgetting that OTHER version of the game... the PC one. If you are to make comparisons as in "what will be the better than"... *cough* ...god damned fanboys...

Why are pc gamers so arrogant and pretentious?The only pc game I play is WOW, everything else i can get on my ps3. Sometimes the pc gamers sound butthurt nearly...grow up.

Looks like sony payed bioware to use mass effect 3 engine for ps3

The fact remains that it's still the same game.

Listen guys, you who think you are smarter calling other people "retarded": ME3 uses ME2's engine the same way Uncharted 2 uses the same engine as Uncharted:DF, and R&C:ACIT uses the same as R&C:TOD.

That doesn't mean they have not IMPROVED the "same" engine, adding new effects or optimizing performance.

I'm really glad Bioware didn't waste time porting over mass effect 1. I'm only interested in Mass Effect 2 and I'm glad I'm able to get it as soon as possible.

Don't expect some huge difference because it hardly looks different on the PS3. Its still running on the UE3 but Epic is always adding updates towards the engine each year.

I think its sad that they couldnt include the first one, shure the second one was way more polished and had higher production values but to me it just wasnt the same. My main gripe with me2 was with the story, shure it was really good but i thought it was pretty unfocused. The absolutely best part of me according to me is the premises with the reapers, and me2 had far to little development in that area.

Muaaahahahaha