RAGE is 3 discs on Xbox 360, 8GB install on PS3

Rage, the upcoming shooter from Id Software will ship on 3 discs on the Xbox 360 — the PS3 version will reportedly require a massive 8GB install.

Creative director Tim Willits praised the PS3 platform for being able to handle the game’s size.  “What we were able to do is install all the textures to the highest level. What is nice about the PS3 platform is that it’s just one platform. Everyone has one Blu-ray drive, one hard drive, it’s all the same. Some of the other systems you have… should I install it on my 360? Should I not install it? So yes, it’s very nice.”

While the 360 version spans 3 discs, you will not be required to install the content from all three. “We recommend installing the game to the hard drive, but you don’t need to install all three discs”, said Willits.  “If you don’t have the space available on your hard drive, don’t stress. Install the first disc, the first chapter, the first half of the game, then when you’re done, uninstall and install disc two. You don’t really need to install the multiplayer disc if you’re really tight on hard disk space.”

RAGE will be available on October 7th for the PC, Xbox 360 and PS3.