A couple of months back Blizzard Revealed it's bringing the hugely popular PC title, "Diablo 3," to PlayStation 3 and 4 consoles later this fall. Now the gaming company has revealed that "Diablo 3" will be headed to Xbox 360 as well. They also announced the game will be hitting both consoles September 3.
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Back in February when the game was announced for PS3 and PS4 it was believed that the action-RPG was Sony-exclusive, but it was revealed not to be and today Blizzard officially announced this morning the game will hit Xbox 360.
The console version will feature local split-screen co-op play, along with online multiplayer action. Parties can be a mix of local and online players.
The game will cost $59.99 and feature a new user interface better suited for consoles, meaning the camera will be a little closer to the characters. Also including every update released for the PC version of "Diablo 3."
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For more information read the full press release below and check out the multiplayer mode for the console versions of "Diablo 3."
RVINE, Calif.-June 6, 2013-A new legion of heroes will soon rise up and take a stand against the Lord of Terror. On September 3, Diablo® III will make its console debut on the Sony PlayStation® 3 computer entertainment system and the Xbox 360® games and entertainment system from Microsoft in the U.S., Canada, Spanish-speaking Latin America, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand.
In preparation for the upcoming launch, select retailers in these regions are now taking preorders for the PS3TM and Xbox 360 versions of the game, which will be available at a suggested retail price of $59.99. Both console versions of Diablo III will be fully localized in English, German, French, Latin American Spanish, European Spanish, Russian, Italian, Polish, and Brazilian Portuguese. Further release details, including retail availability in Brazil, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Southeast Asia, will be announced at a later date.
The console versions of Diablo III have been custom-tailored for gamepad-driven action, with a dynamic camera perspective that puts your hero front and center, as well as an all-new user interface and an intuitive control system that make vanquishing evil feel like second nature. Players can take on the vile denizens of the Burning Hells alone or in a party of up to four via same-screen local cooperative play or online over PlayStation® NetworkTM or the Xbox Live® online entertainment network from Microsoft. In addition, the game supports parties composed of both local and online players. Once gamers experience the rush of Diablo III's unique brand of hack-and-slash gameplay from the comfort of their couch, Sanctuary will never be the same.
Players who preorder either console version of Diablo III will receive an exclusive in-game item: the Infernal Helm, which grants an experience point boost to any character who wears it, accelerating their progression as they rise in power. Certain retailers will also offer limited-edition preorder bonuses-check with your local retailer for further information.
"Playing Diablo III on a big screen with your friends brings a whole new level of intensity to the game, and with all of the control and interface adaptations we've made, it's extremely fun to play on PS3TM and Xbox 360," said Mike Morhaime, CEO and cofounder of Blizzard Entertainment. "In addition to the fine-tuning we've done for the console versions, we're also including major content and design updates we've made to the PC version over the past year, so players can expect an epic Diablo gaming experience when the PS3TM and Xbox 360 versions launch in September."
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