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Zaggeron · 11-03-2011, 05:06 PM

I can see how the number of disks might matter for RPGs with 4 or 5 disks or something, but something like Forza with a game disk and data disk?

Actually number of disks isn't important, it is how fast you can load that data onto the hard drive. For faster load times most PS3 and Xbox360 games require the games be installed to the HD (the last Drake's for the PS3 and a Halo one or two releases back were exceptions in that they were very efficient at seamlessly steaming in the data needed).

In loading to the HD, the 360 is much faster. E.g., you can actually load both Forza game disks onto your hard drive in the time it takes to load the data from one PS3 disk onto its HD (for example it takes ages to install GT5).

11-03-2011, 05:06 PM	#41 (permalink)
Zaggeron A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,951 Drives: '10 370ZR '13 BRZ Rep Power: 18	I can see how the number of disks might matter for RPGs with 4 or 5 disks or something, but something like Forza with a game disk and data disk? Actually number of disks isn't important, it is how fast you can load that data onto the hard drive. For faster load times most PS3 and Xbox360 games require the games be installed to the HD (the last Drake's for the PS3 and a Halo one or two releases back were exceptions in that they were very efficient at seamlessly steaming in the data needed). In loading to the HD, the 360 is much faster. E.g., you can actually load both Forza game disks onto your hard drive in the time it takes to load the data from one PS3 disk onto its HD (for example it takes ages to install GT5). __________________ 2010 Platinum Graphite 370z Roadster:Touring/Sport 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited