Black Ops 2 features optional texture pack installation on PS3
Word of the optional install first came from the official Black Ops 2 forums, where a development team member – who we have confirmed was indeed Game Design Director David Vonderhaar, as listed – announced the option.
As explained to Joystiq by Activision representatives, the install option is reserved for the PlayStation 3 and is intended to reduce strain on the PS3's Blu-ray drive during extended gameplay sessions. Unlike the option to install a texture pack in EA's multiplayer shooter Battlefield 3, the Black Ops 2 install will not alter the quality of the upcoming game's graphics.
According to Vonderhaar's forum post, the feature was implemented because of fan demand. "When we explained to PS3 folks that installing to the HDD wouldn't neccessarily [sic] give us any significant performance gains, they explained back that the issue is they play so much it puts constant stress on the Blu-ray drive and wears them out."
Vonderhaar adds that the install is "a non-trivial amount" of HDD space, but wouldn't give an exact number because "anything can, and does change."
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Source: http://www.joystiq.com/2012/09/25/black-ops-2-features-optional-texture-pack-installation-on-ps3/#comments
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FNGPosted:
XME Hope this makes it better not worse
Yeah, this is something sony needs. For it to be better
FNGPosted:
MoDOT Not sure if this will be better for the PS or make it more bad...?
I think it's going to make it better. I'm not to sure of it though.
JinxPosted:
Rule34 That's pretty cool. The title is a bit misleading. I thought you could install new texture packs and replace the default ones on PS3..
ikr, when i seen texturepacks i was thinking minecraft in COD lol.
Third_EyePosted:
That's pretty cool. The title is a bit misleading. I thought you could install new texture packs and replace the default ones on PS3..
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