PS3 to get 'Ultimate Edition' of Command & Conquer: Red Alert
A few months ago, developers of the latest Command & Conquer game, revealed that the delayed PS3 version of the game would feature "really cool things" that take advantage of the "high-defness of Blu-Ray." Well, a listing on the EA Store reveals what those things will be.
Now dubbed the Ultimate Edition, the PS3 version will include a ton of new videos on the disc not found in previous versions. Find bloopers, behind the scenes, and developer strategy videos. There will also be brand new battleground maps. You'll be able to access the soundtrack from the game, and study with a built-in Unit Profiles video encyclopedia. To top it all, there's an exclusive HD version of a video feature, "Girls of RA3," which focuses on the women featured in the game.
With all this added content, the PS3 version of Red Alert indeed looks to be the ultimate version of the game. When this much content and effort is put into a port, we don't mind it coming a little later than on other platforms.
[Thanks, Andrew L.!]
Now dubbed the Ultimate Edition, the PS3 version will include a ton of new videos on the disc not found in previous versions. Find bloopers, behind the scenes, and developer strategy videos. There will also be brand new battleground maps. You'll be able to access the soundtrack from the game, and study with a built-in Unit Profiles video encyclopedia. To top it all, there's an exclusive HD version of a video feature, "Girls of RA3," which focuses on the women featured in the game.
With all this added content, the PS3 version of Red Alert indeed looks to be the ultimate version of the game. When this much content and effort is put into a port, we don't mind it coming a little later than on other platforms.
[Thanks, Andrew L.!]










Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Rich @ Jan 13th 2009 2:35PM
It would be very nice if they could work in keyboard & mouse support, since they are allready seperating this from the standard version.
wem003 @ Jan 13th 2009 2:38PM
Wow - last I heard they completely canceled it. I stopped following it after that. Can't wait!
Rowdehaj @ Jan 13th 2009 3:17PM
I can't think of a reason for them not to do this.
wem003 @ Jan 13th 2009 3:26PM
This was the last I had heard:
http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/29/red-alert-3-skipping-ps3-due-to-exotic-and-tough-development/
Andrew Yoon @ Jan 13th 2009 3:30PM
wem003,
That's why you should read our site and not Joystiq. =P
(j/k, sort of.)
doom saber @ Jan 13th 2009 4:22PM
from what I have read in an older Red Alert ps3 article, the game will have those functions
wem003 @ Jan 13th 2009 5:32PM
Andrew - I could have sworn I saw it here too - but guess I was wrong.
And I am here like every 5 seconds when not using my ps3. :-)
In any case, this is great news!
gotFrosty @ Jan 13th 2009 11:14PM
I agree.
Neo @ Jan 13th 2009 2:39PM
exclusive HD version of a video feature, "Girls or RA3,"
EPIC WIN
The Sawyer family @ Jan 13th 2009 4:35PM
Yes! Gina Carano in full HD. She can kick my ass any day. *sigh*
kentuckyfried @ Jan 13th 2009 2:48PM
Now, if the other developers would just follow suite and do the same thing with their games...
1664 @ Jan 13th 2009 2:51PM
have they said what month its due out? i dont mind waiting either if it means our ps3 version isnt just some crappy half assed port but am terribly eager to play it
if they stick to there promises im happy to take ea out of my sh!tlist and buy it new :)
Tim @ Jan 13th 2009 2:50PM
Girls or RA3? Looks like we chose the video game. Sigh. ;)
Andrew Yoon @ Jan 13th 2009 3:30PM
LOL. Fixed.
GRT @ Jan 13th 2009 2:50PM
I want the girls *and* the RA3!!
Morpheus @ Jan 13th 2009 3:04PM
Gemma Atkinson FTW!
cLanKin89 @ Jan 13th 2009 3:28PM
Yes morpheus! Yes! Some Hd Gemma truly makes this the ultimate edition. this is my shout for game of 2009. Bring on the Gemma!
dabamf @ Jan 13th 2009 3:28PM
I thought it was canceled as well, picked up the PC version. Oh well!
cLanKin89 @ Jan 13th 2009 3:30PM
Ivana Milicevic doesn't hurt either.....
Okänd @ Jan 13th 2009 3:41PM
How about stuffing in Uprising on the disc too maybe?
I'm sure it could fit.
keef @ Jan 13th 2009 4:03PM
But can you play it with a keyboard and mouse.
Jake @ Jan 13th 2009 4:13PM
I heard you can install Linux on your PS3... That should enable keyboard and mouse I think. (though I cant prove it, Ive no need to install it yet).
Again, epic win. I knew this was coming, but the details are an awesome surprise.
Tann @ Jan 13th 2009 4:13PM
i need to see that girls of ra3 video..
master811 @ Jan 13th 2009 5:26PM
So basically then they are just making the premium edition of the PC version and combing it onto blu-ray for the PS3.
I've watched the extras disc, and it's not that great believe me.
Familyguyrokz @ Jan 13th 2009 6:01PM
Please. The PS3 version might be "Ultimate" compared to the 360 version, but the PC version will be better. Better graphics, guaranteed mouse and keyboard support and a lively online community. The PS3 is great, but RTSs just don't belong on consoles.
Nathanical @ Jan 13th 2009 6:23PM
i hate the way ppl say "RTS dont belong on consoles". As far as i can see, the only thing that makes an RTS better on a PC than a typical console is the mouse and keyboard thing, and the PS3 does have that functionality should the developers decide to support it!
And as far as the "PC has better graphics" argument goes, its all very subjective. My PC certainly wont run it with better graphics than the PS3! So its also true that the PC has the worse graphics also! But who really cares anyway? RA2 has vastly inferior graphics, yet id still argue its the best of the bunch.
SVTU1919 @ Jan 13th 2009 6:28PM
Awesome. I already have the game on PC, but may pick it up on the PS3 as well, so I can play it at my aunt's.
Of course, it'll depend primarily on whether or not it has M&K support.
sudgun22 @ Jan 13th 2009 6:34PM
i got the red alert 3 premier edition for the pc and it is grate cant wate to get it on ps3
add me psn sudgun22
john milton @ Jan 13th 2009 6:40PM
why is M&K support not yet confirmed? it's the biggest failure of the devs if they don't put M&K support for the PS3 since the PS3 is well and able to use them. I'd like to play this in it's full 1080p glory but only with M&K support, controllers tend to suck at RTS
Jawmuncher @ Jan 13th 2009 6:50PM
Awesome, glad I didn't pick it up on 360.
I can tell the box art is better on PS3 ;)
jackeofnar @ Jan 13th 2009 7:33PM
Sadly RTS belong on a PC.
Unless they have very simplified controls they will never work.
Okix25 @ Jan 13th 2009 8:12PM
And I thought EA was 360 maniacs, Im Sorry for doubting you EA! Girl's with SVD's what more could you want!
And uhh, does it support the bonus beta map?
I have one because i joined the beta...
Barnolde @ Jan 14th 2009 3:02AM
Ultimate Edition = a couple videos that couldn't fit on a DVD? Wow. How about a control scheme that's decent, where's the mouse/keyboard confirmation?!
dreamhunk @ Jan 13th 2009 8:37PM
lets start off by saying that rts on consoles sucks. Guess what the is getting the expassion.
Spumco @ Jan 14th 2009 12:01AM
This is good news. I almost broke down and got the 360 version but since this game is pulling an Eternal Sonata and having more content then MS' system, I'll probably get it.
mastershredder @ Jan 14th 2009 5:58AM
Thank freak'n god. I knew it would eventually make it's way over but I was worried that the PS3 version would be more like the diet version. Great news!
DC @ Jan 14th 2009 8:18PM
is this game going support keyboard and mouse?