EA Battlefield Hardline (Playstation 3) manuale d’uso

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2 W AR NING: PHO TO SENSIT IV IT Y/ EPIL EPSY/ SEIZURE S A very small percentage of individuals may experience epileptic seizures or blackouts when exposed to certain light patterns or flashing lights. Exposure to certain patterns or backgrounds on a television screen or when playing video games may trigger epileptic seizures or blackouts in these [...]

3 This product has been rated by the Entertainment Software Rating Board. For information about the ESRB rating please visit www.esrb.org. NOT ICES Video output in HD requires cables and an HD-compatible display, both sold separately. Voice chat requires a headset, sold separately. Compatible with most Bluetooth and USB wired headsets. Some limitat[...]

4 INTRODUCTIO N Live out your cop and criminal fantasy in Battlefield Hardline . This action-packed blockbuster combines the intense signature multiplayer moments of Battlefield ™ with an emotionally charged story and setting reminiscent of a modern television crime drama. CO N T RO L S ON F OO T Move left stick Look right stick Jump/Vault/Open p[...]

5 ON F OO T (C ON T.) Gadget 1 Z button Gadget 2 X button Fire Mode V button Case File/Evidence Details (immediately after scanning Evidence; Campaign only) V button Throw Distraction (Campaign only) SELECT button Spray Tag (Multiplayer only) SELECT button Battlelog (while in menus) SELECT button Game Menu START button Scoreboard (Multiplayer only)[...]

6 IN HELI COPTER Yaw left stick Z / X Throttle Up/Down left stick C / V Pitch right stick C / V Roll right stick Z / X Switch Seat S button Exit F button (hold) Switch camera N button Countermeasure Q button Spot (Multiplayer only) E button Commorose (Multiplayer only) E button (hold) Freelook W button (hold) Fire R button Optics C button Primary w[...]

7 FIRS T D A Y ON THE FOR CE Miami is embroiled in a drug war and Officer Nick Mendoza has just made detective. A loner and a crusader, Nick is determined to make his way to the top of the pile -- and leave behind the man he feared he might become. Alongside his partner, veteran detective Khai Minh Dao, Nick follows the drug supply chain from the s[...]

8 SINGLE P L A YER C AMP AIGN G AM E S CREEN RE TICLE The reticle in the center of the screen indicates where you are aiming. Its appearance changes depending on the type of weapon you have equipped. EQUIP MENT This indicates the currently equipped gadgets and selected fire mode for your current weapon. MIN I-MAP The mini-map shows your current loc[...]

9 P LA Y I N G T H E GA M E EPISODE SCREEN The briefing before each Episode lets you examine the situation, objectives, and Open Warrants you can collect upon. Episode Select Bar Suspects with Warrants Available Expert Score and Rank Episode Number and Description Episode Progress[...]

10 SCA NNER Press the E button to activate your Scanner. Enemies you target with the Scanner reticle become tagged and glow red, visible through walls and other obstructions in the level. The upper left of the display shows your distance to the evidence and your progress towards collecting all the evidence in the area. Evidence in the environment c[...]

11 CA SE FIL ES Case Files are investigations that take place within the main Story. Completing Case Files not only expands and informs the main Story, but also offers rewards in the form of unique weapons and multiplayer Battle Packs. EV IDENCE A Case File begins once you find the first piece of Evidence associated with the case. Evidence can be f[...]

12 FREEZE Flash your badge by pressing the Q button to order up to three enemies to drop their weapons, put their hands up, and stay still until you can arrest them. After they have dropped their weapons you still need to point your gun at them to make sure they comply. Otherwise they can seize control of the situation and attack you. If you have a[...]

13 ENEMY PER CEPTION, DIS TR AC TION, AND S TE AL TH Press the SELECT button to throw a shell casing and distract enemies. The Awareness Meter shows how close an enemy is to spotting you. The brighter the Awareness Meter, the closer the enemy is to discovering your location. Once the Awareness Meter fills up red, the enemy will attack. Stay out of [...]

14 R ANK PRO GRESSION AND T AC TICAL GE AR T ACT ICAL G EAR Your arsenal is always within arm’s reach. Access storage spaces, including your vehicle’s trunk or orange boxes, to enter the Tactical Gear menu where you can swap out your current weaponry, gadgets, and other equipment. Weapons, attachments, and gadgets unlock as you level up your Ra[...]

15 MUL T IPL A YER NOTE: Online multiplayer features require the use of a Sony Entertainment Network account. G AM E S CREEN RE TICLE The reticle in the center of the screen indicates where you are aiming. Its appearance changes depending on the type of weapon you have equipped. This reticle indicates the general accuracy of your weapon when firing[...]

16 SQUAD MEMBERS Shows the current class and status of the members assigned to your squad. Also shows the current squad leader with a star icon at the top of the list. P L AY E R S TAT U S This display shows your current ammo, grenades, firing mode, and health. Sometimes shows gameplay objective information, like how much money you are carrying in [...]

17 MA P SC REEN Here you can see an overview of the map for the current match. Select a squad member using the directional buttons and press the S button to start playing. Alternatively, select your base or a vehicle using the directional buttons and press the S button to start at that location or vehicle. You can choose your class and loadout quic[...]

18 CU STOMIZE S CR EEN CL AS S Each class has a specific job on the urban Battlefield . Read the descriptions and choose the one that best fits your play style. WEAPONS As you gain proficiency with your weapons, new attachments will become available to purchase. Make sure to customize your gun to suit your style of play – read the description for[...]

19 GA DG ETS A N D T A CT I CS VEHICLE ARMORY The Vehicle Armory is a new feature in Battlefield Hardline that allows you to customize your vehicle with a special weapon pickup in the trunk. Anyone on your team can access this weapon – generally these are powerful items that can turn the tide of an encounter! GR AP PLING HOOK The grappling hook a[...]

20 GAM E MODES BLOO D MONEY Police and criminal factions compete to increase their cash reserves. Players must try to grab as much cash as they can carry from a central pile, and return the cash to their base to score points. Each team can steal cash from their opponent’s base, so keep a sharp eye on your ill-gotten gains. Ambush enemies carrying[...]

21 SP E CT A TOR MODE Watch the intense battle between police and criminal factions. Try individual player spectating in both first and third person to make yourself part of the fight or use complete camera control for an easy way to see the mayhem from any angle. It’s a visceral experience showing the scale of the all-out war on crime. BA T TLEL[...]

22 SU PPO R T BA T TLEFIELD HA RD LIN E S U P P O R T FA Q Q: W HER E CAN I F IND MY G A ME MA NUA L OR A LIS TING O F GA ME CO NTR OL S? The official Battlefield Hardline manual is available on the title’s EA Help page right at launch. There you’ll be able to find basic controls, minimum specifications, and other bits of information. You’ll [...]

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