Differences between platforms
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| PC/Mac/Linux version | Xbox 360 version | PS3 version | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Developer | Valve | Valve | Valve, EA (Port) |
| Distribution | Available on Steam and physical copy | Delisted from Xbox Marketplace around February 2023 , physical copy | Physical copy only |
| Patches | Patches released frequently | Last patched July 21, 2009 | Last patched March 20, 2008 |
| Character updates | Released free | No | No |
| Hosting system | Dedicated servers to log onto and play | Peer-2-peer lobby system as well as local system link play between consoles | Players were able to create, but not host, servers. Service closed down on the 28th of March 2023. |
| Custom maps | User-made & Official maps | Official maps only | Official maps only |
| Main menu | Picture of characters, various musics after September 21, 2007 Patch | Dustbowl Stage 3 CP 2, birds chirping + a beeping noise | Dustbowl Stage 3 CP 2, birds chirping + a beeping noise |
| Freeze Cam death | Shows image and name of the player that killed you | Shows image and name of the player that killed you | Showed name of the player that killed you and a few seconds of their next movement |
| Max players | 32 (anything over 24 results in the server being marked as increased_maxplayers, 100 players are possible but is officially unsupported) | 16 | 16 |
| Sprays | Yes | No | No |
| Bot support | Yes | No | No |
| Ammo | 20 rockets (4 in clip), 24 stickybombs, 16 grenades (4 in clip) | 36 rockets (4 in clip), 40 stickybombs, 30 grenades (4 in clip) | 36 rockets (4 in clip), 30 stickybombs, 40 grenades (6 in clip) |
| Engineer buildings | All buildings can be upgraded to level 3 | Sentry Gun - Level 3; Dispenser and Teleporters - Level 1 | Sentry Gun - Level 3; Dispenser and Teleporters - Level 1 |
| Critical hits | Can be set to on or off | Can be set to on or off by host | Only set to on |
| Damage spread | Can be set to on or off | Can be set to on or off by host | Only set to on |
| Class limits | Set by server (Highlander Mode, or voted upon) | Set by server (between 0 and 5) | None |
| Quick commands | Yes (assume last disguise, drop Intelligence) | None | None |
| Voice commands | Large list | Only "Medic!" and taunts | Only "Medic!" and taunts |
| Voice/Sound | Can be separated (voice through headset) | Can be separated (voice through headset and Xbox LIVE parties) | Can be separated (voice through headset) |
| Voice chat | Push and hold key to talk, or talk at any time (set in options) | Talk at any time | Push and hold key to talk |
| Alltalk | Can be set to talk to everyone | Only talk to your own team | Only talk to your own team |
| Responses | Many (Match win, Assist, etc.) | Some | Some |
| Video settings | More detailed, user-defined | Only Brightness levels | Only Brightness levels |
| Sensitivity | Slider/Number counter, higher maximum | Bar meter | Bar meter |
| Screenshots | Yes | Yes (Xbox One, Series X/S only) | No |
| Melee animations | Some slightly different animations for each weapon | 1 or 2 each | 1 each |
| Birthday mode | Yes | No | No |
| Community scripts | Yes | No | No |
| Controls | List of default keys | Xbox 360 controls | PlayStation 3 controls |
| Developer console (commands) | Yes | No | No |
| Achievements/Trophies | Yes (520, with more added in most major updates) | Yes (first 17 achievements shipped with the game) | No |
| Cosmetic items | Yes | No | No |
