Diablo III Comes To PS4 And Xbox One This August

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The third Diablo game will finally hit current-gen consoles (minus Wii U) this summer. Blizzard announced today that the Diablo III: Ultimate Evil Edition?which includes both the base game and the recently-released expansion, Reaper of Souls?will be out on August 19.
 
In addition to PS4 and Xbox One, the Ultimate Evil Edition (what a name!) will also be available for PS3 and Xbox 360.
 
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The console version of Reaper of Souls has been designed to take advantage of the unique features of the console platforms. All four console versions of the Ultimate Evil Edition feature4-player same-screen and online multiplayer?whether you're banding together on the same couch or joining the fray via PlayStation?Network or the Xbox Live online entertainment network, Reaper of Souls makes it easy to experience Diablo in the best way possible: with your friends.
 
The Ultimate Evil Edition introduces even more ways for players to share their adventures. A new Apprentice mode boosts low-level players' power while adventuring with high-level friends, making it easier than ever to play together. Players will also be able to share treasures with other players on their friends lists via an in-game mail system, including mysterious Player Gifts containing rare loot for the adventurer whose name they bear.
 

 

 

Source: http://kotaku.com/diablo-iii-comes-to-ps4-and-xbox-one-this-august-1575014592?utm_campaign=Socialflow_Kotaku_Twitter&utm_source=Kotaku_Twitter&utm_medium=Socialflow

 

Can't. hold. back. excitement  :woot:

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IDK how people can play this on console, I'd imagine given the number of keys required it's not much fun unless you're on a PC.

I was going to get it, in theory, it should be ok, as the amount of buttons needed can be set to a high end gaming mouse (assuming it has the relevant amount of user changeable buttons) so the controller doesn't appear to be that big of an issue, but for those who had it on now older gen consoles would better be able to answer that than I,

I just got fed up of waiting, (had it free when my wife did something with WoW, can't remember if it was buying an expansion or paying for a year's sub)

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I've played original d3 on xbox 360 and it's way better experience than on PC! Can't wait to play it again on xbox ONE! Really excited! So sony paid Blizz to show this game only on ps4 :)

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IDK how people can play this on console, I'd imagine given the number of keys required it's not much fun unless you're on a PC.

 

You lose some precision but overall they have the controls worked out really well.  This isn't WoW.  There are only 6 hot keyed abilities at a time + potion + movement.  Modern console controllers can handle the amount of abilities...its aiming that gets tricky for different AoE spells (such as Blizzard, Hydra, and Black Hole on the Wizard).

 

My experience with the 360 version of the original D3 was good but damn it was hard.  I thought that the console version of D3 was a bit harder out the gate than the PC version.

 

If there is some discount for existing D3 for console owners, I might be persuaded to upgrade.  As it is now, I'll just stick with the PC version.  Maybe pick it up for console in a year when I see it in a bargain bin or being sold used somewhere for $20 or w/e.

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The game was designed with console play in mind. It is one of the major criticisms for the title.

 

Can understand the criticism, as it's a Bliz game and they were built by PC gamers. Can't fault them for expanding though, it's like complaining that Hearthstone is on iOS. I played a little D3 on PC, wasn't that bad (the free version you get with Battle.net), though not as intuitive as on 360. I generally prefer controllers to mouse/keyboard, with rare exceptions like BF4.

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IDK how people can play this on console, I'd imagine given the number of keys required it's not much fun unless you're on a PC.

 

It actually works brilliantly on a controller.

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Judging by the amount of people saying the game is very playable on a console (including a colleague at work who plays it on the PS3), I guess I'm going to need to give this a go first hand.

 

It's a shame the console players have to wait so long to get to play the Crusader class; they're great fun.

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Judging by the amount of people saying the game is very playable on a console (including a colleague at work who plays it on the PS3), I guess I'm going to need to give this a go first hand.

 

It's a shame the console players have to wait so long to get to play the Crusader class; they're great fun.

 

Surprisingly, D3 for 360 was available at a RedBox near me for rent on the release day last year.  If you already have it for PC, and just want to check it out, you might look into renting it.  I think there may even be a demo available on 360/PS3.

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Corrected that for you.

It didn't need to be corrected. It was accurate as stated.

 

I was a long time D2 player and I commonly interact on various Diablo themed forums. The decisions on priority console support, online only play, and the auction house were bashed immediately, often, and still today.

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Can we please have a Diablo topic that doesn't descend into bickering about D2/D3 and PoE for once. Just getting that out there before it starts.

 

It's an irrelevant argument. PoE isn't on consoles, D3 is, people like it and are looking forward to the UE in August. Done (Y)

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It's an irrelevant argument. PoE isn't on consoles, D3 is, people like it and are looking forward to the UE in August. Done (Y)

For the record, you mentioned PoE, not me, and I wasn't about to.

 

All that I said was that D3 was developed with consoles in mind.

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I would imagine D3 would be a bit awkward to play on a console? Seems like it anyhow. 

 

Having played it on both 360 and PC (though very limited on PC, finished it on 360), i personally preferred the console version. But then i prefer controllers for everything, it's just me. The most notable difference was the graphics, which on 360 were OK but obviously not as sharp, and also had...screen tearing for some random reason!

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Having played it on both 360 and PC (though very limited on PC, finished it on 360), i personally preferred the console version. But then i prefer controllers for everything, it's just me. The most notable difference was the graphics, which on 360 were OK but obviously not as sharp, and also had...screen tearing for some random reason!

 

Yeah..I know what you mean about screen tearing.  Almost like it lacks VSync or something like that.  Funny thing is you don't hardly see it in same-screen multiplayer mode but it is very noticeable on my HDTV in single player on the xbox.  In single player, more pixels move as your character moves so it makes sense I think....

 

I too prefer the controller simply for the "kick back on the couch" reasons.  I sit upright typing on a keyboard all day at work, and need a break when I get home!

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Yeah..I know what you mean about screen tearing.  Almost like it lacks VSync or something like that.  Funny thing is you don't hardly see it in same-screen multiplayer mode but it is very noticeable on my HDTV in single player on the xbox.  In single player, more pixels move as your character moves so it makes sense I think....

 

I too prefer the controller simply for the "kick back on the couch" reasons.  I sit upright typing on a keyboard all day at work, and need a break when I get home!

 

It was definitely weird to have screen tearing/no vsync in Diablo, when much more demanding games run smooth on 360. It still ran great, just that screen tearing was occasionally noticeable. And know exactly what you mean about the keyboard....as a salaryman i now spend way too much time on one, as you say. Also i just find controllers more intuitive, maybe it's due to getting old and longer response times..."now where's that damn E key, sonny", you know, like that. Controllers everything's within easy reach of my increasingly geriatric hands :punch:

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