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Bioware: Mass Effect 2 will sell 360 hardware

"We make all of our games as system sellers", says Muzyka
Mass Effect 2 is a "good opportunity" for non-360 owners to pick up a console, says BioWare boss Ray Muzyka.

Speaking to CVG in London this afternoon, the GM of EA's RPG/MMO group said BioWare intends for every one of its games to end up a system seller.

"It's the second highest-rated game on the platform, so it's probably a good opportunity if you don't have a system to look at getting one if you want a great experience," he said.

"I think every game we make we try to make a system seller. Because every game we build we strive for 90%+ quality.

"I've gotten a few notes from the folks at Microsoft and they've always been great partners with us as have money other groups," he added. "They seem quite delighted with how it's doing... a lot of them seem to enjoy playing it too which makes me happy."

"It's interesting to think about that. I would hope it would be a system seller."

Earlier this week we published our Mass Effect 2 review, awarding the sequel a plum 9.3. It's pretty good.

Look for the full Ray Muzyka interview on CVG shortly, and Mass Effect 2 in the shops from tomorrow.

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Well, i bought my elite 2 years ago bundled with ME. Month later m$ dropped the price. A year later my suppose to be more reliable console died.
This time it won't sell. I'll wait for superior ps3 version Laughing
minimalistic on 28 Jan '10
I doubt it, mass effect is more of an acquired taste. I tried really hard to love the first one, but the conversations got tedious and the story was too star treky for my taste.
Gears of war sold the 360 to me - pure balls out action and guns with actual bullets, not plasma!
pmantis on 28 Jan '10
should have waited fior the Jasper chips to come out, had mine for 14 months and no RROD

had to take my PS3 back once in that time though
gillri on 28 Jan '10
I bought Xbox 360 for ME1 years ago.


Yeah I'd say it is a system seller.
wildhook2 on 28 Jan '10
when i got my 360 i didnt no what mass effect was evem though it had been out for 6 omnths. anyway got it for £12.99 and throught it was one of the best games i had ever played. this morning received my copy of me2 1 day early Smile and its awsome. loved the beginning. if they release on ps3 i will buy both on that to Smile just love the complete package mass effect gives
4everutd on 28 Jan '10
I'm considering getting a 360 for it. I played the first one 3 times and love it. I think I'll hold on for a bit though, I just can't really see an EA published game staying an exclusive.
Samildanach on 28 Jan '10
He has a point.

Anyhoos, not long now Very Happy!!
StonecoldMC on 28 Jan '10
i already have a 360. but if i was a huge sci fi lover, who enjoyed the odd pixelated porn scene, i'd be damn tempted to get one just for the series.

as i type that i suddenly feel i might enjoy sci fi pixelated porn.
Sinthetic on 28 Jan '10
I upgraded my PC graphics card for it. Does that count?
voodoo341 on 28 Jan '10
Mass effect had a few little problems, but overall it was very very good. Getting the sequel tomorrow.
GhostAC on 28 Jan '10
Well, i bought my elite 2 years ago bundled with ME. Month later m$ dropped the price. A year later my suppose to be more reliable console died.
This time it won't sell. I'll wait for superior ps3 version Laughing

lol id get the ps3 version (if there will be one) just to p**s off ms plus id rather play it on there
Miss_Wacy on 28 Jan '10
Nah not for me, sorry Microsoft Wink
MattKCW on 28 Jan '10
Well, i bought my elite 2 years ago bundled with ME. Month later m$ dropped the price. A year later my suppose to be more reliable console died.
This time it won't sell. I'll wait for superior ps3 version Laughing

lol id get the ps3 version (if there will be one) just to p**s off ms plus id rather play it on there

You might have a long wait miss wacy Wink
blagger on 28 Jan '10
This news goes without saying. The publicity and praise the first got speaks a lot for the second of the trilogy.
Desaima on 28 Jan '10
I played ME the first time on 360 but couldn't get into it. Then I played it again on PC and I was hooked. It's truly a brilliant game but I won't be buying the sequel until I finish it.
lordirongut on 28 Jan '10
My copy arrived today and I have to take my hat off to Bioware. The game is slick! Very Happy
Black Mantis on 28 Jan '10
Well, i bought my elite 2 years ago bundled with ME. Month later m$ dropped the price. A year later my suppose to be more reliable console died.
This time it won't sell. I'll wait for superior ps3 version Laughing

lol id get the ps3 version (if there will be one) just to p**s off ms plus id rather play it on there

You might have a long wait miss wacy Wink

lol not botherd if it never does, got lots other games i want instead this year
Miss_Wacy on 28 Jan '10
No it won't
JuiKuen on 28 Jan '10
I must try and play the 1st one again and complete it only got 2 hours into it and got completely lost thats was when the game 1st came out because the 2nd one looks really good.
steve w on 28 Jan '10
I couldn't get into ME1, I didn't enjoy the combat ande was overall unimpressed with the gameplay. However, im off to my local 24hr Asda tonight to pick up ME2! Only 3 hours to wait Smile This looks really, really good!
Unition on 28 Jan '10
Preloading it on Steam now, I can't wait! Laughing
Legrasse on 28 Jan '10
I tried to buy a 360 off of a copy of ME 2 but it just stone walled me. Confused
lonewolf2002 on 28 Jan '10
mass effect 2 is awsome, couldnt get of it wed night.....its allready in me top 5 games ever...damn im such a sci fi whore Crying or Very sad
dont look at me!!!
JAKEevans on 28 Jan '10
been playing it all day (13hrs!!), just got to level 10 and am absolutely loving it, can see this being my GOTY, anything else thats coming out this year just wont stack up against this for me.... Very HappyVery HappyVery HappyVery HappyVery HappyVery HappyVery HappyVery HappyVery HappyVery HappyVery HappyVery HappyVery HappyVery HappyVery HappyVery HappyVery HappyVery HappyVery HappyVery HappyVery HappyVery HappyVery HappyVery HappyVery HappyVery HappyVery HappyVery HappyVery HappyVery Happy
headspin on 29 Jan '10
Yeah, i been playing this for most of the day today (28th), and i too am at level 10 now lol. The most epic opening to a game i have ever played - just awesome.
KGB7777 on 29 Jan '10
ME1 was a system seller as its the reason i got a 360! having shown some ME2 to ps3 owners who dont read the press all that much they are now considering trading in the ps3 for a 360!
pishers on 29 Jan '10
I really want to like ME, but I just don't get on with RPGs. And it's a damn shame because it looks fantastic.
altitude2k on 29 Jan '10
Yeah, i been playing this for most of the day today (28th), and i too am at level 10 now lol. The most epic opening to a game i have ever played - just awesome.

100% agreed. Absolutely jaw-dropping.
Black Mantis on 29 Jan '10
lol id get the ps3 version (if there will be one) just to p**s off ms plus id rather play it on there

Hmmm, how would MS know you have done that? how can you get p**sed off with something you don't know about?
pishers on 29 Jan '10
lol id get the ps3 version (if there will be one) just to p**s off ms plus id rather play it on there

Hmmm, how would MS know you have done that? how can you get p**sed off with something you don't know about?

Pishers, don't tell me you never knew MS's strategy from day 1 is to get Ms Wacy's money?! Smile
Black Mantis on 29 Jan '10
Well, i bought my elite 2 years ago bundled with ME. Month later m$ dropped the price. A year later my suppose to be more reliable console died.
This time it won't sell. I'll wait for superior ps3 version Laughing

lol id get the ps3 version (if there will be one) just to p**s off ms plus id rather play it on there

Absolute genius. That's made my day* Laughing

Those lemons sure are bitter today, aren't they?

*read: mildly amused me
altitude2k on 29 Jan '10
Nehh... I Stick to my superior PC.
SynTerro on 30 Jan '10
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