Posted: December 17 2005 at 4:44pm | IP Logged

It looks like Fight Night Round 3 will be priced at $39.99 (except for the Xbox 360), which is $10 cheaper than the previous two versions.

EBGame.com

Gamestop.com

Posted: December 17 2005 at 5:39pm | IP Logged

Wow, I didn't realize that EA was releasing MVP 06 at $29.99.

I was excited to see the price of Fight Night Round 3 until I remebered about all the ridiculous mini-games they're adding to the gameplay. If they're not optional, I'm going to pass on Round 3.

Posted: December 18 2005 at 3:26pm | IP Logged

Toper wrote: I'm looking forward to this one on the 360.  As a boxing fan, I've been disappointed with the last few, but the graphics upgrade is at least going to warrant a rent for me.

I agree. I'd be tempted to get Fight Night Rd 3 for the 360 too just for the graphics upgrade. The videos I've seen have been pretty impressive.

Posted: December 20 2005 at 1:30pm | IP Logged

The FN series has always created a lot of excitement for me initially, but after a  week or so it gets set aside.  I'm just not a proponent of the "haymaker".  I wish they would limit the usage of it to once or twice a round.  It's just not fun going online with this game because of the "haymaker" abuse.

Posted: December 20 2005 at 1:43pm | IP Logged

sportdan30 wrote: It's just not fun going online with this game because of the "haymaker" abuse.

That's why I never play against random people online. Playing against the right opponent (like I do with Ted) makes all the difference.

Posted: December 20 2005 at 1:47pm | IP Logged

That's a good point.  Game with those you know.  I know I'll cave in and buy the game when it launches for the 360.  I'm a sucker for the big 4 sports along with tennis and boxing. 

Top Spin 2 could be a sleeper hit this year.  I say "sleeper" because I think many people tired of the online "cheese" and the lack of in game tournament saves.  If they fixed those two areas, I might just buy it as well.