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Orange Box Dysfunctional on the PS3?

Via Next Generation, a preview of the PS3 version of the Orange Box . 1up is the site running the piece, and it's notable because it's so incredibly negative. PS3 fans may have some frustrations in store when the game pack releases soon: "After spending a significant amount of time with a near final version of the PS3 game, it's apparent that this version suffers from a number of technical flaws, which at best merely hinder game play and at worst make the experience downright unplayable. Framerate is a consistent issue throughout the Half-Life series of games included in The Orange Box. One moment you'll be cruising through the game at 30 frames per second and the next you'll be enjoying a slideshow of series protagonist Gordon Freeman cruising down the river. "

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  1. Re:I wonder why... by ThirdPrize · · Score: 3, Funny

    It was probably the Madden team.

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  2. Re:I wonder why... by ByOhTek · · Score: 4, Funny

    I was wondering why Gordon Freeman was carrying a football and wearing a Bulls helmet...

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  3. Re:consoles are for kids ... and companies by MikeFM · · Score: 3, Funny

    Nethack. It's the only game you'll ever need.

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  4. Re:Precisely by Smidge204 · · Score: 3, Funny

    I've decided that EA couldn't code themselves out of a black box.

    Well it certainly seems they can't code themselves out of an Orange Box...
    =Smidge=