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Amped 3 vs SSX on Tour

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Amped 3
Amped 3Hit the slopes with humor, tricks, and a wild story on Xbox 360
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SSX on Tour
SSX on TourShred the slopes, race to fame and pull off massive air in SSX on Tour.
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Overview
Description

Amped 3 lets you shred mountains with a redesigned control scheme, new tricks, and even a skier mode. Play through a quirky story campaign where you clear your name, chase a comet, and face off against a villainous mastermind.

SSX on Tour lets you ski or snowboard your way to stardom across 12 fast‑paced levels. Compete in races, pull off huge tricks, and climb the rankings to become the best on the mountain. The game adds fresh graphical effects, controller vibration for speed, new music, art, and a roster of fresh characters. Play solo, with friends in split‑screen, or online multiplayer for endless snow‑filled action.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
Racing & Sports Games
Racing
Best for
snowboarding fans and casual gamers
Fans of extreme snow sports games
Specifications
Specifications
developer
Indie Built
EA Montreal, EA Canada
publisher
2K Sports
EA Sports BIG, Electronic Arts
age rating
PEGI 12, ESRB T+300%
ESRB E, PEGI 3
multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer, Split screen
critic score
70/100
79/100+13%
General
release date
2005-11-22
2005-10-11
msrp
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$59.99
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Redesigned controls make tricks feel satisfying
  • Includes both snowboarding and skiing options
  • Humorous story adds personality
  • Robust single‑player and multiplayer content
  • Large variety of levels and tricks keep gameplay fresh.
  • Responsive controller feedback enhances immersion.
  • Split‑screen multiplayer adds great couch‑co‑op fun.
  • New graphics and soundtrack modernize the classic series.
Cons
  • Graphics are dated by modern standards
  • Multiplayer matchmaking can be inconsistent
  • Limited online community due to age of the title
  • Limited to PlayStation 2 hardware, no modern console ports.
  • Online multiplayer can be unstable on older networks.
  • Career progression can feel repetitive after many races.
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The Verdict

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Amped 3 offers a story‑driven snow sport experience on Xbox 360 with both snowboarding and skiing, while SSX on Tour delivers faster‑paced racing and split‑screen couch co‑op on PlayStation 2 with newer graphics.

Key differences

  • •Platform: Amped 3 is Xbox 360 only; SSX on Tour is PlayStation 2 only.
  • •Gameplay focus: Amped 3 emphasizes a narrative and trick combos; SSX on Tour emphasizes high‑speed races and stunt combos.
  • •Multiplayer style: Amped 3 includes online matchmaking (inconsistent); SSX on Tour offers up to four‑player split‑screen local play.
  • •Graphics: Amped 3’s visuals are dated; SSX on Tour has enhanced graphical effects for its generation.
  • •Content breadth: Amped 3 provides a story mode, marketing‑job side missions, and both skiing and snowboarding; SSX on Tour provides 12 distinct courses and a career ladder.
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Platform availability

Each game is exclusive to a different legacy console (Xbox 360 vs. PS2); choice depends on owned hardware.

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Gameplay & fun factor

Amped 3 offers a story mode plus both snowboarding and skiing, giving more varied single‑player experiences.

Amped 3

Price & value

Both are one‑time purchases; exact price is only listed for SSX on Tour ($59.99), Amped 3 price not specified.

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Multiplayer / co‑op

SSX on Tour supports up to four players split‑screen, ideal for couch co‑op; Amped 3’s online matchmaking is inconsistent.

SSX on Tour

Content & replayability

Amped 3 includes over 100 tricks, marketing‑job side missions, and a narrative, offering broader replay hooks.

Amped 3

Difficulty & accessibility

Both target casual gamers with ESRB/PEGI ratings (T vs. E); no specific difficulty data provided.

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Graphics & performance

SSX on Tour is noted for enhanced graphical effects; Amped 3 is described as dated by modern standards.

SSX on Tour

Choose Amped 3 if…

For Xbox 360 owners who want a story‑driven snow sport game with both skiing and snowboarding.

Choose SSX on Tour if…

For PlayStation 2 owners seeking fast‑paced racing, split‑screen couch multiplayer, and newer‑looking graphics.

Common questions

Which game supports more players locally?

SSX on Tour supports up to four players split‑screen; Amped 3 supports local multiplayer but without a specified player count.

Do either of the games offer online multiplayer?

Amped 3 includes online multiplayer (though matchmaking can be inconsistent); SSX on Tour’s online mode is described as unstable.

Is there a price difference?

SSX on Tour lists an MSRP of $59.99; Amped 3’s price is not provided in the available facts.