Fight Night 3 bobs, weaves to PS3

[UPDATE] EA's punching bag headed to Sony's next-gen console; new Get in the Ring mode, ESPN integration will be exclusive to system.

In the least surprising boxing statement to be made since "Mike Tyson is batty," Electronics Arts today officially announced a Fight Night game for the PlayStation 3. Gamers have been all but certain the franchise was headed to the console since Sony's pre-Electronic Entertainment Expo 2005 conference, when a live tech demo of the game was shown as EA's centerpiece of the event.

Of course, the only thing not certain was the game's title, seeing how Fight Night Round 3 has been out for the current-gen systems and the Xbox 360 since early this year. Though some gamers thought EA may punch out Round 4 for the PS3, the game will, in fact, be titled Fight Night Round 3.

That's not to say it will be the exact same game. FNR3 for the PS3 will feature some exclusive content, including a mode known as Get in the Ring; details on the new feature were not available. Also in the PS3 version is ESPN integration, which can currently be seen in newer EA Sports games. [UPDATE] EA gave GameSpot some first details on Get in the Ring. The mode could be perfect for those who love the idea of getting punched in the face--it will be entirely in first-person. More details to come later.

Fight Night Round 3 for the PS3 is scheduled to be released in North America and Europe this holiday season and is currently in development at EA Canada. EA did not mention whether or not the game would be a launch title.

102 Comments

  • Lonelynight

    Posted Aug 21, 2007 10:17 pm PT

    Lol, wendhell

  • wendhell

    Posted Sep 10, 2006 12:23 am PT

    TELL YA'LL WHAT TO PUT AN END TO THIS TOPIC.... THIS GAME IS NOT GONNA MAKE IT TO THE PS3.. NOW, WRITE MY WORDS.. MEMORIZE.. THEN EAT IT.. I JUST KNOW SO... YES I DO.

  • PoopTete

    Posted Sep 3, 2006 9:31 pm PT

    i looked at the screen shots on ign.com and they look exactly the same as the 360 version. 600 dollars for the same system. oh and the first person mode in the 360 was dissapointing (the mode that you went into when you threw a haymaker) so if its anything like that, screw it

  • earl8034

    Posted Aug 31, 2006 11:50 pm PT

    do u have to play with the tilt sensor or can u play regularly and is the only camera mode u can play on is first person or can u change that

  • LawWeikle

    Posted Aug 31, 2006 5:03 pm PT

    The Get in the Ring mode is going to be a disappointment. The biggest flaw Round 3 had was the size of its roster. Too bad they didn't fix that.

  • Thorpe89 Site moderator

    Posted Aug 31, 2006 3:18 pm PT

    Launch title? It could be I think. I wonder if it will be.

  • waleedarshad

    Posted Aug 31, 2006 2:57 pm PT

    rumble ? who needs it

  • _Sam_

    Posted Aug 31, 2006 2:55 pm PT

    should be great with the motion censor!

  • LosDaddie

    Posted Aug 31, 2006 10:05 am PT

    First Person Boxing with no rumble?

  • Paul_TheGreat

    Posted Aug 31, 2006 8:36 am PT

    If this game uses the motion sensing well I may get it.

  • tiqnawi

    Posted Aug 31, 2006 5:06 am PT

    [UPDATE] EA gave GameSpot some first details on Get in the Ring. The mode could be perfect for those who love the idea of getting punched in the face--it will be entirely in first-person. More details to come later.

    This is definitely related to motion sensors...^^

    Imagine, the opponent punches you, but of course there is no rumble in the PS3 controllers...wait, the screen probably (RUMBLES), and the second punch can be avoided with the motion sensors capabilities

  • tr00pa_26

    Posted Aug 31, 2006 12:00 am PT

    PS3 is coming

  • Bathyj

    Posted Aug 30, 2006 11:07 pm PT

    I'd like a mode where you hold a controller in each hand and punch. Your hands in game would mimic the position of the controllers. I dont care who you are, thats fun. Till my arms get tired.

  • neoand12

    Posted Aug 30, 2006 9:58 pm PT

    Yeah phSychO_AtDawn Nothing astonishing, boring, kinda like the Xbox 360.

  • phSychO_AtDawn

    Posted Aug 30, 2006 9:44 pm PT

    wow, this game is going to be waaay better than the 360 version(PS3 fanboys).Nothing astonishing.boring.kinda like the PS3...

  • iebubu

    Posted Aug 30, 2006 9:43 pm PT

    folks this game is almost a year old, does it really matter?

  • thekey

    Posted Aug 30, 2006 8:40 pm PT

    Well from the looks of this artical, it's only going to be a more indepth first person mode, which I really don't care for in a boxing game so it will NOT totally own the 360 version.(even if it does by the time this game surfaces on the PS3 Fight Night round 3 for the 360 will be a year old so who cares?)

    But it's good to see that EA has made an effort to put some half baked features for the PS3.

  • Solidesnake2004

    Posted Aug 30, 2006 8:35 pm PT

    That's not to say it will be the exact same game. FNR3 for the PS3 will feature some exclusive content, including a mode known as Get in the Ring; details on the new feature were not available. Also in the PS3 version is ESPN integration, which can currently be seen in newer EA Sports games. [UPDATE] EA gave GameSpot some first details on Get in the Ring. The mode could be perfect for those who love the idea of getting punched in the face--it will be entirely in first-person. More details to come later. My Response: Finally my dream has come true for a fighting game to include first person Action..... Now if street fighter and tekken are next...im all set. HAHAHA

  • Blinblingthing

    Posted Aug 30, 2006 6:53 pm PT

    PS3 is looking better and better every day.

  • WESLY_SNYPES

    Posted Aug 30, 2006 6:01 pm PT

    It's going to be good but how do you automatically know the features of the game just from an article about an incomplete version? Better than the 360 version just because it's PS3 does not make sense at all.

  • popsadent

    Posted Aug 30, 2006 6:01 pm PT

    Lazy again. EA ports an old game instead of making it from the ground up for the ps3. why not FNR4 instead of FNR3:ported. well i guess its to be expected being its ea and the football games just get new case covers.

  • eiru

    Posted Aug 30, 2006 5:46 pm PT

    Meh boxing is crap

  • neoand12

    Posted Aug 30, 2006 4:54 pm PT

    Agreed SWANN2099, Charlie2688
    and Furbyballistik .

  • SWANN2099

    Posted Aug 30, 2006 4:09 pm PT

    I'm very glad that I decided to wait for the PS3 version. with these new options, this will make FNR3 even more better than the Xbox 360 version, and I agree, I hope that you will be able to use the First-Person view online. That would be just "2 Kool."

  • Dantes_Monkey

    Posted Aug 30, 2006 4:01 pm PT

    i personally think for this game the PS3 motion sensor owns 360 rumble...i mean what could be more intuitive to block than to move the pad in the direction of the punch? although i will miss the rumble...

  • comthitnuong

    Posted Aug 30, 2006 3:40 pm PT

    well i guess thats a plus

  • gdogg4210

    Posted Aug 30, 2006 3:34 pm PT

    booh, we want round 4

  • PierreDevereaux

    Posted Aug 30, 2006 2:56 pm PT

    Please, please, PLEASE let the first-person view be used online!!!

  • rokkuman09

    Posted Aug 30, 2006 2:43 pm PT

    Cool Fight Night Round 3 is a great game! The graphics are great too!

  • Plays_4_Pants

    Posted Aug 30, 2006 1:43 pm PT

    nothings exclusive these days. but who cares.

  • abdu4

    Posted Aug 30, 2006 1:33 pm PT

    NOT BAD, I HOPE IT COSTS ABOUT $49.99(HOPING)

  • Mikality3005

    Posted Aug 30, 2006 1:17 pm PT

    I wonder if they'll bring George Foreman or Mike Tyson in the game?

  • tyler2010

    Posted Aug 30, 2006 1:13 pm PT

    Sweet

  • robboh

    Posted Aug 30, 2006 12:54 pm PT

    Graphics will be very nice. Gameplay, well it's EA, so not so good.

  • blacktorn

    Posted Aug 30, 2006 12:50 pm PT

    360's rumble pwns ps3s tilt-sensor

  • LordSauronDa1

    Posted Aug 30, 2006 12:47 pm PT

    YEA!! Don't say nuffin at all!!

  • Charlie2688

    Posted Aug 30, 2006 12:42 pm PT

    Furbyballistik amen brother...amen

  • fodonico

    Posted Aug 30, 2006 12:35 pm PT

    If it pack the awesome graphics of that Demonstration at E3 2k5 then sign me in.

  • Furbyballistik

    Posted Aug 30, 2006 12:33 pm PT

    wow u guys really like to ruin my day! i dont even have to read these crap comments from u guys anymore! it seems like u xbox fanboys will say anything and everything to bash on the ps3 and TRY to persuade people into buy the 360! wat? are u mad that the ps3 version gets extra content? wat u jus want people that have waited a year, like me to play sony's next gen system to not want to play it and play your cheaper version?? ive already played the game, and it was alot of fun...but i didnt get deep into it cuz i wanted to play the real game on ps3!! you kno wat? im tired of wastin my time on you guys...if u got nuffin nice to say, dont say nuffin at all

  • peeweeshift

    Posted Aug 30, 2006 12:30 pm PT

    sorry for dp but it would be cool in first person if you tilt control to dodge someones jab.

  • peeweeshift

    Posted Aug 30, 2006 12:28 pm PT

    This game is actuallly just a showpiece for your system. It looks nice for a launch title on all systems which is only a good reason to buy it.

  • capthunt

    Posted Aug 30, 2006 12:22 pm PT

    pfff consoles

  • VolcanoMan001

    Posted Aug 30, 2006 12:21 pm PT

    YAY! Buy this sure-to-be port! Fund EA to help take over more game developers!

    Anyway, now that I am done preaching, FN3 is not all that fantastic in the first place. It is very repetitive one you fight, oh, the first 10 boxing matches. I recommend that you rent the thing first and play it for several days. I think only a few will want to continue to play it after that.

  • SyluxElite

    Posted Aug 30, 2006 12:19 pm PT

    nice even more of a reason why the ps3 is better than the 360

  • Charlie2688

    Posted Aug 30, 2006 12:16 pm PT

    Get in the Ring sounds like it might have something to do with the motion sensing...it would be great if it does !

  • Digital-Devil

    Posted Aug 30, 2006 12:15 pm PT

    Yay another fight night....

  • kinglink2

    Posted Aug 30, 2006 12:13 pm PT

    yeah, if ever there was a game that could use rumble it was this. But hey.. .motion control is... umm umm good?

  • balindos

    Posted Aug 30, 2006 12:11 pm PT

    I have it on the 360 and recommend all PS3 owners to get this games, it is alot of fun, but this will be a game where rumble would be cool but still it is really fun either way.

  • chrisphil1724

    Posted Aug 30, 2006 12:09 pm PT

    Wow, Fight Night Round 3.5..... I'll wait for Fight Night 4 of the Xbox 360 thank you very much.

  • SecretWasianMan

    Posted Aug 30, 2006 12:08 pm PT

    Future PS3 owners pick yourself up a copy. Its awesome

advertisement

Hot Stories

Newsmakers

Featured Stories

Submit News

Got tips? Send them in!

Related Game

Fight Night Round 3 Boxshot
Fight Night Round 3

Game Stats

  • Rank:
    1,705 of 59,079
    (down by 257)
    PS3 Rank:
    198 of 822
    Tracking:
    1,914 Track It»
    Wishlists:
    846 Wish It»
  • Users Now Playing:
    460
  • Number of Players:

    1-2, 2 Online | Offline Modes: Competitive | Online Modes: Competitive

  • Top 5 User Tags:
    1. boxing
    2. fight night round 3
    3. ea sports
    4. fight night
    5. ps3
  • Teen Rating Description

    Titles rated T (Teen) have content that may be suitable for ages 13 and older. Titles in this category may contain violence, suggestive themes, crude humor, minimal blood, simulated gambling, and/or infrequent use of strong language. Learn more

Full Game Details »Close
Also on

Site Blogs