Electronic Arts  |  Barcode: 014633198065

Mass Effect Trilogy - PlayStation 3

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Description

The Mass Effect Trilogy is a premium compilation developed by BioWare and published by Electronic Arts in late 2012, bringing the complete saga of Commander Shepard to the PlayStation 3 for the first time in a single box set. This collection is technically significant because it marked the long-awaited PS3 debut of the original Mass Effect 1, which had previously been a Microsoft exclusive for five years. The trilogy bundle includes three separate Blu-ray discs (or one massive digital download exceeding 35GB) containing over 75 hours of decision-driven RPG gameplay where choices made in the first game ripple through to the finale of the third.

The gameplay is an evolving blend of tactical squad-based combat and deep role-playing. Mass Effect 1 on PS3 utilizes a modified version of the engine used for the sequels, providing improved lighting and a specialized "film grain" filter that is finer than the Xbox 360 original. Mass Effect 2 and 3 refine the shooting mechanics, moving away from the first game's complex equipment management toward a polished cover-shooter system with "Power Combos". A core technical highlight for the PS3 trilogy is the included DLC: the PS3 version of Mass Effect 2 on the disc comes pre-loaded with major expansions like Lair of the Shadow Broker, Kasumi: Stolen Memory, and Overlord, which were separate purchases on other platforms at the time.

Technically, all three games target a 720p resolution at 30 frames per second. However, the PS3 hardware often struggles with frame rate stability; Mass Effect 1 can dip to 15–20fps during intense Mako driving or combat heavy with "alpha effects" (like smoke and biotics), while Mass Effect 3 occasionally suffers from screen tearing and stuttering in large hub areas like the Citadel. Current Online Status (2026): While the single-player campaign is fully functional offline, Mass Effect 3's "Galaxy at War" multiplayer servers are in a state of legacy maintenance. Finding matches in 2026 requires coordinating with the small but dedicated community, as public matchmaking is largely inactive.

Specifications

  • Platform
    • PlayStation 3
  • Region
    • North America (NA)
  • Media Format
    • Physical
  • ESRB Rating
    • M (Mature)
  • Genre
    • Shooter
    • Action
    • RPG

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