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This morning, Valve dropped some details on Steam for the PlayStation 3. Steam, previously only available for PC, will launch for the PlayStation 3 with the release of Portal 2 on Tuesday. Here's what it will offer:
- Portal 2 will feature cross-platform matchmaking, gameplay, friends, chat, and achievements between the PS3 and PC.
- Steam on the PS3 saves co-op Portal 2 game progress and single player saved games to the "Steam Cloud," enabling players to pick up where they left off on any PlayStation 3.
- The Steam overlay for PS3 provides access to both PSN and Steam friends, displaying their in-game or online status and providing a quick pathway to text chats, player profiles, friend requests, and game invites. Steam Achievements are earned in at the same time PSN Trophies are earned and are also accessible within the Steam overlay.
- Linked players of the PS3 version of Portal 2 can access and play their copy of Portal 2 on any PC or Mac by redeeming an in-box access code on their computer. The Steam client verifies the linked customer and then lists Portal 2 among their library of Steam games for PC and Mac.
Steam on the PS3 provides access to all of these features once the player links their PlayStation Network account with a Steam account, which is done within the game. A Steam user can login to an existing account, and anyone new to Steam can create an account with the click of a button in Portal 2.
I don't know about you, but this has me seriously re-thinking the pre-order I've placed for the 360 version of Portal 2. Most of my friends have 360s, and I like the achievement system, but damn, these features just sound way too good to be true.
For more information, visit Valve's official Steam for PS3 site.
So what do you guys think? Does this represent the dawning of a new age of cross-console play and cooperation?
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PcgamerWithAClue
"I don't know about you, but this has me seriously re-thinking the pre-order I've placed for the 360 version of Portal 2"
Another console hipster.
benmo316
This is just the beginning of a great cross-platforming concept between the PC and PS3. Cloud saving is going to be a bigger hit now on the PS3. This can only make things better!
Matt731
i also preordered it on 360. but i have friends on 360, ps3, AND steam, so i think i might actually get both the 360 and ps3 (+steam) version
AntiquesRoadwarrior
You've turned me around, Newell! Damn the lost Gamerscore; I'm switchin' over!
SecretAsian
go ps3!
this makes me wish i had one... i hope this gets Microsoft's attention so that all consoles can enjoy the cross platform love
Bi-PolarBear
now all we need to do is link 360 multiplayer with psn multiplayer but I'm afraid if that happened the world might explode
Wrathofsauron
I'm still getting the 360 version, because i don't have a PS3, and my laptop is nowhere near capable of gaming, especially first-rate games like portal 2. I bet almost all 360 buyers are in my situation
Dehnyen
I can't really add to what everyone else has said so far. This is very cool. Kudos Valve.
karlcleaver
Is this in uk too or just usa?
karlcleaver
Is this in uk too or just usa?
Ben999999
I dont think a game like this would go very well with randoms...my friends that play this have 360s...thats what Im getting it on. probably the only steam feature I wish the 360 had is the ability to update/patch the game faster. the stuff mentioned here in the article really doesnt do anything for me.
Fullofsinz
I wonder if you buy it used and the code has been redeemed if i will be able to link my steam account at a later date, and pay for this service
bolo73
When I buy Portal 2 it will be on Steam, but not right out of the gate.
mcguinness
Valve, I love you, but you need to quit fooling around with all this "technological innovation" and "becoming one of the leading forces in the game industry" nonsense and FINISH HALF-LIFE 2.
Mashpotaters
I don't play many games on PS3 except for mostly exclusives, and I rarely play PC games anymore, but I did play Portal on the PC. That being said I would still buy Portal 2 for the PS3 even though my preferred system is Xbox. It just seems like a no brainer to get the PS3 version. For the same price you get a copy for your PC. That's basically a 2 for 1. I really hope this trend can get off and become more popular. I wouldn't mind getting a PC copy for other games that I buy on a console. I have to give props to PS3 and Steam on this one.
nbl54
I was introduced to Portal when it came installed worth Steam on my Alienware. I love the game and it plays well with the tradtional FPS mouse and keyboard. That being said, these new features are nice but will not influence me to buy the PS3 version. If I am going to buy a game, cross platform capability is not a huge selling point at this time. Maybe it's because I don't play outside of my house, even when I have a laptop with me. Just my opinion.
52Fatal_Strikes
Already payed off my ps3 pre-order.
AFistfulOfGroovy
I would also like to mention if you go buy Portal 2 on PS3 right now on AMAZON you get $20 of Amazon credit so you get the game for $35 and you get a PC version. Better act quick don't know how long they are offering the $20 Amazon credit.
eaglefan129
so if i buy the ps3 version (which i have a ps3) and on my mac laptop i would get two for the price of one? a mac version and a ps3 verison?
cmdluke
can you play co-op on the ps3 with someone playing on PC? that would be the real trick.
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