Ratchet and Clank Future Tools of Destruction Platforms Explained
Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction came out on PlayStation 3 in 2007. Here is what that means for playing it today and where to find a copy.
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Ratchet and Clank Future: Tools of Destruction launched on PlayStation 3, so that is the platform you need to play it on. [1] It came out in 2007 as a third-person shooter platform video game developed by Insomniac. [2] For a closer look, read Ratchet and Clank Future Tools of Destruction Walkthrough.
This is the PS3 game, and this article sticks to that console for its launch. It covers the platforms, the regional titles, whether you can still play it today, and where to buy a copy.
If you own a PS3, you already have the console the game was built for. [1] If you do not, the rest of this page shows what to look for before you spend money, so you can decide without guesswork.
What platform and name did it launch under?
The game came out on PlayStation 3, and it was released on Blu-ray [1]. The title you see depends on where you live: in most PAL countries it was called Tools of Destruction, while in Japan it was Ratchet & Clank Future [2]. It also helps to read Ratchet and Clank Future Tools of Destruction Weapons: Which to Use.
One platform, one format
The PlayStation 3 is the platform listed for this game, and Blu-ray is the physical format [1]. If you want a copy, look for a PS3 disc, since that is the version you will be shopping for.
Two names, one game
You may see the game under either name. Searching for Tools of Destruction or Ratchet & Clank Future will bring up the same title [2].
For example, a listing titled Ratchet & Clank Future and a listing titled Tools of Destruction can both be the PS3 disc you want. Look at the platform line in each listing to make sure it says PlayStation 3.
Can you still play it today?
The easiest way to play Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction today is on a PlayStation 3 with the disc. The game is a 2007 PS3 release, and its listed media is Blu-ray [1][3].
Loadia describes it as the first PlayStation 3 installment of the Ratchet & Clank franchise, and also the first in the "Future" series [3]. That makes it the entry point for the series' PS3 era, so if you want to see where the later PS3 games began, this is the place to start.
If you own a newer console, the sources don't say whether it can run this game. Before you buy a copy, check your console's backward compatibility list. That list is the quickest way to confirm whether your console plays PS3 discs before you spend any money.
Where can you buy a copy?
The easiest way to buy a copy is a used disc from eBay. Used, complete-in-box PS3 copies were listed there for US $9.99 plus $5.99 shipping [4]. That shipping charge matters, because it can push the total well above the item price.
Comparing listings
Used listing prices change often, so compare current listings before you pay. A price you saw a few days ago may already be gone. Sort results by price, then add the shipping cost to each one. A cheaper item with high shipping can end up costing more than a slightly higher-priced copy with lower shipping.
Shipping times differ too. If you want to play soon, check the delivery estimate on each listing before you order.
Checking the condition
Look closely at the photos and the description before you order. Check the disc and case condition, since a scratched disc or cracked case is the first thing you will notice when the package arrives. If the photos are missing or unclear, ask the seller for more pictures before you buy.
Read the seller's return policy as well. That way, if the disc arrives damaged, you have a clear way to send it back.
Is it worth tracking down a copy?
If you own a PS3, a used disc is the easiest way in. Look for a complete-in-box copy, and you can start playing without buying anything else.
If you are on a newer console, confirm compatibility before you buy. Do not assume a PS3 disc will play there. Your console's compatibility list is the quickest check, and it takes only a minute before you spend any money.
For a walkthrough or a starting point in the series, see the cluster articles linked below. The walkthrough takes you planet by planet, and the series guide helps you decide whether this game is the right place to begin.