NCAA 09 Reviews - Blu-ray Forum

fatediesel · 07-07-2008, 08:32 PM

I was wondering what people have read about the quality of NCAA Football 09 for PS3. I've heard it's supposed to be as good for PS3 as Xbox 360 this year, and if that's the case I'll pick it up for the PS3. Are there any reviews out there yet that compares the 2 versions?

tacoreed · 07-07-2008, 08:34 PM

I haven't seen any yet, but I've been anxiously waiting.

gtmorgan23 · 07-07-2008, 09:27 PM

heard it is supposed to actually be better on the ps3 for a change

jq71586 · 07-07-2008, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by gtmorgan23

heard it is supposed to actually be better on the ps3 for a change

For this year, as long as it's equal is all I ask.

Beefbowl · 07-10-2008, 09:05 AM

I just picked this game up today. Is there no turbo/sprint button in this game? It's been a while since I played a NCAA game.

DetroitSportsFan · 07-10-2008, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Beefbowl

I just picked this game up today. Is there no turbo/sprint button in this game? It's been a while since I played a NCAA game.

How did you get it so soon?

fatediesel · 07-10-2008, 01:31 PM

I haven't played the game yet but I guarantee there is a sprint/turbo button.

JTK · 07-10-2008, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Beefbowl

I just picked this game up today. Is there no turbo/sprint button in this game? It's been a while since I played a NCAA game.

You got the game a week ahead of street date? How?

I thought the demo on the PS3 was very promising. I saw a lot of color and the 60 frames per second felt fast, smooth, and crisp.

I'm anticipating fairly high reviews for this game.

Sprint Button default is R2 I believe.

The Gnome · 07-10-2008, 01:32 PM

How did you land this game already??? and frome where???

crakho · 07-10-2008, 01:39 PM

i downloaded both demos, (360 and ps3)
game still looks and moves better on 360

JTK · 07-10-2008, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by crakho

i downloaded both demos, (360 and ps3)
game still looks and moves better on 360

Somehow I doubt it this year but: Care to be more specific?

crakho · 07-10-2008, 01:54 PM

frame rate studder was the most important thing i noticed
also the fans in stands, really dont look good in either game, did
appear more square in ps3

JTK · 07-10-2008, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by crakho

frame rate studder was the most important thing i noticed
also the fans in stands, really dont look good in either game, did
appear more square in ps3

Hmmm... I don't see that here myself. I have both systems and last year I had gone 360 all the way for this game because of the frame rate issue.

I agree that the crowds don't look great, in general, although they're better this year vs. previous years.

What kind of TV are you running and what kind of settings?

I'm running my systems on a Sony KD34xbr960 CRT Tube. The 360 scales to 1080i and we all know the PS3 doesn't so that's at 720p.

As best I can see, I'm seeing something essentially identical and feeling something identical whereas last year it was a night and day difference that favored the 360.

YMMV

seanjohn21276 · 07-10-2008, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Beefbowl

I just picked this game up today. Is there no turbo/sprint button in this game? It's been a while since I played a NCAA game.

I'm like everyone else, how the hell did you get the game so early? I know if a retail store was to start selling the game before EA wants them to(namely before Tuesday I think), said retail store could get into a world of trouble. I know it could happen (stores having the game in stock and selling it early) but it's not supposed to.

Beefbowl · 07-10-2008, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by seanjohn21276

I'm like everyone else, how the hell did you get the game so early? I know if a retail store was to start selling the game before EA wants them to(namely before Tuesday I think), said retail store could get into a world of trouble. I know it could happen (stores having the game in stock and selling it early) but it's not supposed to.

They had it on the shelves. I had no clue it was out a week early, I just bought it on impulse. lol. It was at the BX on an Air Force base in Osan Korea. I guess I should be grateful since they usually get games 2-4 weeks after the release date.

I looked at the manual and didn't see any turbo button, but guess I'll play it some more when I get home and try to figure it out.

I bought the PS3 version mainly because of the extra layer of coating on the BD disc. I'm hoping there will be trophies for this game otherwise I'll regret not getting the 360 version.

tacoreed · 07-10-2008, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Beefbowl

They had it on the shelves. I had no clue it was out a week early, I just bought it on impulse. lol. It was at the BX on an Air Force base in Osan Korea. I guess I should be grateful since they usually get games 2-4 weeks after the release date.

I looked at the manual and didn't see any turbo button, but guess I'll play it some more when I get home and try to figure it out.

I bought the PS3 version mainly because of the extra layer of coating on the BD disc. I'm hoping there will be trophies for this game otherwise I'll regret not getting the 360 version.

Lucky! On previous versions, default sprinting was accomplished by tapping the X button. I think that in last year's version you could also sprint by pressing up on the Right analog stick.

Beefbowl · 07-10-2008, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by tacoreed

Lucky! On previous versions, default sprinting was accomplished by tapping the X button.

That's what I thought too but turned out to be the stiff arm. I'm going to try the R2 and hopefully that's it.

GyasiM · 07-10-2008, 03:25 PM

I can't believe the lack of love and hype for this game! However i guess after many years of EA screwing up. People no longer care.

Anyways, I'll throw in my 2 cents and say that this game looks like its gonna rock!

My college buddies/roomies & I played dynasties EVERY year from 98-02 on the ps1 & ps2. Then the game started going, well not downhill, just not uphill enough to warrant 50 bucks by only adding silly features(campus legend & Others) in my opinion. After growing up and getting my business degree I switched over to Madden and fell in love with all the details of franchise mode!!! But the last EA football game i bought was a used Madden 05. Many will agree that from there EA just went downhill.

Once the ps3 was released i was pumped for the next gen EA Football games. Then I heard that NCAA SUcked & Madden had no franchise mode. I downloaded the demo for ncaa 08 and wanted to cry!!!! How could a game look that bad?

Last week I downloaded NCAA 09 & Its awesome! The button layout blows chuncks for me, but thats cause i'm used to button controls of 05.

FYI - Sprint is R2

The graphics are really nice. The turf blows my mind. I love how the fans in the crowd cheer and boo for their teams respectively. They added tons of detail to the running game with lots of options for jukes!

The interface to select plays confuses me a bit. but maybe i'm the only one.

Well thats it! Hope to see some of yall online for some battles!

PSN: GyasiM

becomingwater · 07-10-2008, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Beefbowl

That's what I thought too but turned out to be the stiff arm. I'm going to try the R2 and hopefully that's it.

Hey can you give the speed rating of Mike Goodson on Texas A&M? His number is #3 HB. Thanks Also the top 3 rated players from the team.

Steelmaker · 07-10-2008, 08:16 PM

Does anyone know if it will be possible for the roster names to be downloaded directly using PSN instead of having to have a PC?

07-07-2008, 08:32 PM	#1
fatediesel Blu-ray Count Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Iowa Blu-ray collection:410 Trading Score:47	NCAA 09 Reviews I was wondering what people have read about the quality of NCAA Football 09 for PS3. I've heard it's supposed to be as good for PS3 as Xbox 360 this year, and if that's the case I'll pick it up for the PS3. Are there any reviews out there yet that compares the 2 versions?

07-10-2008, 01:39 PM	#10
crakho Junior Member Member since:Jan 2008	demos i downloaded both demos, (360 and ps3) game still looks and moves better on 360

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07-07-2008, 08:34 PM	#2
tacoreed Special Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Omaha 4K collection:103 Blu-ray collection:722	I haven't seen any yet, but I've been anxiously waiting.

07-07-2008, 09:27 PM	#3
gtmorgan23 Senior Member Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Austin Texas Home Theater Gallery:20 Blu-ray collection:98	heard it is supposed to actually be better on the ps3 for a change

07-10-2008, 09:05 AM	#5
Beefbowl Blu-ray Count Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Guam Home Theater Gallery:20 Blu-ray collection:749 Trading Score:20	I just picked this game up today. Is there no turbo/sprint button in this game? It's been a while since I played a NCAA game.

07-10-2008, 01:31 PM	#7
fatediesel Blu-ray Count Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Iowa Blu-ray collection:410 Trading Score:47	I haven't played the game yet but I guarantee there is a sprint/turbo button.

07-10-2008, 01:32 PM	#9
The Gnome Active Member Member since:May 2008 Blu-ray collection:30	How did you land this game already??? and frome where???

07-10-2008, 01:54 PM	#12
crakho Junior Member Member since:Jan 2008	frame rate studder was the most important thing i noticed also the fans in stands, really dont look good in either game, did appear more square in ps3

07-10-2008, 03:25 PM	#18
GyasiM Active Member Member since:Feb 2008	I can't believe the lack of love and hype for this game! However i guess after many years of EA screwing up. People no longer care. Anyways, I'll throw in my 2 cents and say that this game looks like its gonna rock! My college buddies/roomies & I played dynasties EVERY year from 98-02 on the ps1 & ps2. Then the game started going, well not downhill, just not uphill enough to warrant 50 bucks by only adding silly features(campus legend & Others) in my opinion. After growing up and getting my business degree I switched over to Madden and fell in love with all the details of franchise mode!!! But the last EA football game i bought was a used Madden 05. Many will agree that from there EA just went downhill. Once the ps3 was released i was pumped for the next gen EA Football games. Then I heard that NCAA SUcked & Madden had no franchise mode. I downloaded the demo for ncaa 08 and wanted to cry!!!! How could a game look that bad? Last week I downloaded NCAA 09 & Its awesome! The button layout blows chuncks for me, but thats cause i'm used to button controls of 05. FYI - Sprint is R2 The graphics are really nice. The turf blows my mind. I love how the fans in the crowd cheer and boo for their teams respectively. They added tons of detail to the running game with lots of options for jukes! The interface to select plays confuses me a bit. but maybe i'm the only one. Well thats it! Hope to see some of yall online for some battles! PSN: GyasiM

07-10-2008, 08:16 PM	#20
Steelmaker Blu-ray Duke Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Chattanooga, TN Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	Does anyone know if it will be possible for the roster names to be downloaded directly using PSN instead of having to have a PC?

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