Questions tagged [version-differences]
Questions about different versions of multi-platform games or differences between editions (e.g. normal vs. special editions or Japanese vs. English localizations).
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Differences between PC, console and mobile versions of Terraria?
I love the game Terraria for PC and played it for ages. Now I saw Terraria on the PS3-Store and gave it a shot. After some wandering around I saw something like a snow-biome and realised later on, ...
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Are there any differences between Okami and Okami HD apart from the graphics?
Okami is now reborn in High Definition for PS3. The graphics are obviously better, sharper and yet preserves the gist of the original game, however I can swear some of the texts have changed as well.
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Why do speed-runners usually use the Japanese version of a game?
In most speed-running videos, the person playing the game will usually play the Japanese version, with or without any knowledge of understanding Japanese. Is there a reason why they do this?
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What are the differences among Cave Story versions?
What are the critical differences between the various releases of Cave Story (PC, WiiWare, DSiWare, 3DS)? In particular, I already have a copy (of Cave Story+) on Steam from the Humble Indie Bundle 4, ...
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What features differ between the Xbox 360 and PC versions of Minecraft?
What differences does the Xbox 360 version of Minecraft have compared to playing on the PC?
To clarify - I'm concerned more about the differences exclusive to each platform, not just differences of ...
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What are the major differences between the different versions of the PS3?
Recently, I've preordered myself a PS3 game. Now I think it's a good time for me to purchase a PS3 to play it on! Now, I was going to go with what I assumed to be a normal setup, but then I was told ...
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Does Lego Indiana Jones 2 contain any new content compared to Lego Indiana Jones 1?
I quite enjoy the Lego games, their combination of puzzle solving, collecting and humour works quite well.
I've played the original Lego Indiana Jones, but I'm wondering if it's worth getting the ...
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Are there any differences between Skyrim & Skyrim: Special Edition?
What are the major differences between Skyrim and Skyrim: Special Edition? I'm looking to understand all of the signficant changes between Skyrim and Skyrim: SE; not just whether or not a few quests ...
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What's different in the 3 versions of Kingdom Hearts?
I recently started playing Kingdom Hearts 1.5 HD. I have played the original PS2 and I know the PS3 version of it is actually Final Mix which until recently wasn't released outside Japan. However, I ...
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How does Plants vs. Zombies differ from platform to platform?
Plants vs. Zombies is available for PC, iPad, and iPhone so far as I know. I'd like to help answer Plants vs. Zombies questions, but my knowledge is based on the PC version. So...
What platforms are ...
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What are the differences between Pokemon X and Pokemon Y?
I want to know what are the differences between version X and Y, like pokemons, places, items, megaevolutions, etc.
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What are the different versions of Sonic the Hedgehog (1991) and what differs between them?
So, it is my understanding that while most of the ports of Sonic the Hedgehog 1991 are straight ports, there are a few officially-released versions of the game out there with gameplay differences. ...
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Do the Virtual Console Pokémon games use the original IV/EV system, or the revised system introduced in gen III?
As per the title, do the VC Red / Blue / Yellow releases use the original system (used for gen I & II), or the modern one (used for gen III onwards)? I suspect it's been updated to use the modern ...
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What are the differences between Counter Strike: Global Offensive and Counter Strike: Source?
As Counter Strike: Source is also a graphics improved version of original CS.
But what are new features in Global Offensive and how they differs from Counter Strike: Source?
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How is 'Overwatch: Game of the Year Edition' different than 'Overwatch: Origins Edition'
On May 23rd, 2017, Blizzard replaced Overwatch: Origins Edition with the new Overwatch: Game of the Year Edition in the Blizzard Store.
Looking at the official blog post for Overwatch: Game of the ...
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Are there significant differences between the Xbox and Wii versions of LEGO Star Wars III: The Clone Wars?
Apart from the price :) and the quality of the graphics are there any significant differences between the versions of the game on the different consoles.
Having access to both a 360 and Wii I could ...
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What is the difference between Spelunky and Spelunky HD?
What is the difference between two versions of the game? Are there any gameplay changed, or the graphics update is the only thing?
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Guitar Hero game play on Wii versus XBox 360 and Playstation 3
I recently tried Guitar Hero World Tour on an XBox 360 the other day and am considering buying a Guitar Hero game for the Wii, my only console. My question is since the Wii does not match the hardware ...
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What are the exact differences between the Nintendo Gamecube and Panasonic Q?
I have been reading recently that there is a version of the Nintendo Gamecube that was exclusive to Japan called the Panasonic Q.
What are the exact differences between the Japan exclusive Panasonic ...
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Borderlands 2 executable details version isn't correct
I play Borderlands 2 with some coworkers some of whom have the Mac version of Borderlands 2 and other have the PC version (myself included). Because the Mac version is distributed by a different ...
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Is Braid on PS3/PC different in any way? Is there a definitive choice?
I'm one of the few poor souls who hasn't played Braid yet. I don't have an Xbox so my choices are PS3 or PC. The game came out on both platforms a little while after the xbox version, so I was ...
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Does the iOS version have Survival mode?
I'd already been all the way through PvZ on my iPhone before the zen garden upgrade. I've continued playing, farming coins to unlock minigames, etc. However, the game seems to have entirely stopped ...
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Is the Director’s Cut the only PC version of "The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay"?
A few years ago, I got a copy of The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay for Windows. Recently, I heard of a director’s cut of the game. I have found photos of the cover/disc including some ...
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Does Lego Indiana Jones 1 have any content that is not present in Lego Indiana Jones 2?
Based on Does Lego Indiana Jones 2 contain any new content compared to Lego Indiana Jones 1?, Lego Indiana Jones 2 seems to outperform Lego Indiana Jones 1 in every respect. It has the same movies and ...
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What differences can I expect switching from Call of Duty Black Ops to Modern Warfare 3?
Being a Wii gamer, Black Ops is my first real exposure to Call of Duty. I'm looking for a bit of a guide for transitioning from Black Ops' weapons system (I see the upgrade system is quite different), ...