Battlefield: Bad Company [X360]

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WARNING Before playing this game, read the Xbox 360 ® Instruction Manual and any peripheral manuals for important safety and health information. Keep all manuals for future reference. For replacement manuals, see www.xbox.com/support or call Xbox Customer Support.

Important Health Warning About Playing Video Games

Photosensitive seizures

A very small percentage of people may experience a seizure when exposed to certain visual images, including flashing lights or patterns that may appear in video games.

Even people who have no history of seizures or epilepsy may have an undiagnosed condition that can cause these “photosensitive epileptic seizures” while watching video games.

These seizures may have a variety of symptoms, including lightheadedness, altered vision, eye or face twitching, jerking or shaking of arms or legs, disorientation, confusion, or momentary loss of awareness. Seizures may also cause loss of consciousness or convulsions that can lead to injury from falling down or striking nearby objects.

Immediately stop playing and consult a doctor if you experience any of these symptoms. Parents should watch for or ask their children about the above symptoms— children and teenagers are more likely than adults to experience these seizures. The risk of photosensitive epileptic seizures may be reduced by taking the following precautions:

Sit farther from the screen; use a smaller screen; play in a well-lit room; do not play when you are drowsy or fatigued.

If you or any of your relatives have a history of seizures or epilepsy, consult a doctor before playing.

ESRB Game Ratings

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ESRB ratings have two equal parts:

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ON FRONT ON BACK

E

For more information, visit www.ESRB.org

Complete Controls

LT RT

LB RB left stick

Y button

X button

B button

A button

BACK button

START button directional pad right stick

Xbox Guide

Ultra-responsive gameplay gives you instant control over your selection of weapons and the vehicles available to commandeer. Toggle through assorted weapons, gadgets, and items to carry out your missions.

General Gameplay

Soldier ControlS

Move

Sprint

Crouch

Fire/use selected item

Toggle weapon/cycle weapon attachments when weapon is equipped

Zoom

Toggle item

Produce/use knife

Look

Reload

Jump

Enter/exit/use/pick up

Take screenshot (multiplayer only)

Menu

Score (multiplayer only)

 click



and hold click

C











C









(up)





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VehiCle ControlS

Turn

Look/move turret

Throttle



C

 / 

Brake/reverse

Fire

Change position

Toggle radio channels (transports and trucks)

Exit vehicle

Deploy smoke (tank)

Toggle camera

Take screenshot (multiplayer only)

Menu

Score (multiplayer only)

 / 







(down)



 click

C



(up)





heliCopter ControlS

Pitch/yaw

Ascend

Descend

Roll

Throttle

Fire

Change position

Exit helicopter

Toggle camera

Take screenshot (multiplayer only)

Menu

Score (multiplayer only)

C













 click

C



(up)





Menu ControlS

Highlight option

Select option/Advance

Cancel/Back



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





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Map

settinG your sound

The Your Sound System settings in the Sound Options menu allows for customization of the soundscape depending on your listening environment. The setting enables you to enjoy the best audio experience as the runtime Master Unit optimizes the mix for the selected target audio setup.

Home Cinema

Hi-Fi

TV

Mixed with full dynamic range for loud playback on large speakers.

The default setting with normal dynamic range for mid-sized speakers or headphones.

Optimized for soft playback or playback small speakers with reduced dynamic range.

playinG the Game

uSer profileS

Before entering combat, create a User Profile for yourself or login with your existing account. A User Profile tracks and saves personal accomplishments, such as user stats, unlocked items, and more, to an Xbox 360 Hard Drive or Xbox 360 Memory Unit.

To create a new gamer profile, press  to bring up the Xbox Guide. Highlight CREATE

NEW PROFILE and press . Create a profile name using the virtual keyboard.

After your gamer profile is created and saved to a storage device, you can customize your gamer profile and set personal settings. When you are signed in with your gamer profile, achievements will be tracked and game progress can be saved.

Game sCreen

Enemy

Weapon

Health

Ammo

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Bad Company intel

Welcome to the 222nd Army battalion, B-Company. This is where the Army rakes together all the insubordinates, hellraisers, and troublemakers that won’t fit in any other unit. When the Rangers and

Deltas are too expensive to waste, these guys are the first ones in and last to leave!

They’re called “Bad Company”; a mismatched bunch of rejects selected to serve their country as cannon fodder. This isn’t the kind of outfit a lot of soldiers would join voluntarily. Getting transferred to “the B” is a punishment and a way for the generals to put all their rotten eggs in one basket.

CampaiGns sinGle player

Battlefield: Bad Company follows a wayward band of ordinary soldiers who decide that sometimes the gratitude of a nation just isn’t enough. Play as Preston Marlowe in a story-driven campaign across enemy territory. Be daring and innovative as you tackle challenges in unexpected “Battlefield-style” ways.

Now meet the man whose fate you control and his teammates!

preSton Marlowe (You)

“I’m Preston Marlowe. You know, when I grew up all I ever wanted to be was a soldier. Runs in the family, I guess. My dad was in Vietnam. My grandfather fought the Nazis. Me, I just couldn’t wait to get out there and fight for truth, justice, and the American way.

“The reality of life in the Army didn’t really hit me until they shipped us to Europe. And as it turned out, war can be pretty boring (at least when you’re stuck at a base in the middle of nowhere waiting for orders). I had to do something to distract myself, right? And if I had landed that chopper just a few yards to the left nobody would even have noticed.

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Sarge (Squad leader)

“Sergeant Samuel D. Redford reporting for duty. They tell me I’m the first soldier ever to be transferred to Bad Company on my own request. Doesn’t surprise me. This outfit has the highest mortality rate in the Army. We’re just target practice for the enemy, really.

“Believe me, I know I’m playing against the odds. But if the deal I made can get me out of this damned war, then it’s worth the risk. You know, I used to love the Army. I was proud to serve my country. Not any more. A couple weeks more, and I’m out of here. The only things I’m planning to fight then are marlin and bluefin tuna.”

Sweetwater (teChniCal and CoMMuniCationS

SpeCialiSt)

“My name is Private Terrence Sweetwater. I don’t mind telling you that all this soldiering crap really freaks me out. I’m not cut out for this. An Army tour seemed like an easy way to get the scholarship I needed. But with my skills and knowledge I figured I wouldn’t have to do any actual fighting.

“Turns out I figured wrong, ‘cause here I am in Bad Company. And, boy, did they get that name right!

In fact, the company is so bad that sometimes I think I’m more likely to get killed by my own squad than by the enemy. That kinda sucks. But still, we do get some good toys. Did you see that new laser designator? Pretty cool, huh?”

haggard (exploSiVeS expert)

“Hey, Haggard here. Don’t let the rugged handsome looks fool you. I’m just your average, normal G.I., really. I’m a great people person. And when they say that folks tend to get killed around me, that’s just not true. Well, I mean, we’re at war, you know!

“So, what else? I enjoy fine food, especially beer and beef jerky. Also, I like blowing stuff up.

Back home everyone was sort of giving me a hard time about that, but—in the Army—they actually want you to blow stuff up, so I fit right in. OK, looking back, that thing with the Officers’ latrine and the claymores was maybe a mistake. But, still, it blew up real nice!” note: To view your objectives, press  to access the pause menu.

multiplayer

Battlefield: Bad Company features the all new, objective-based multiplayer game mode, Gold

Rush, supporting 24 players online. Play as attackers and defenders and make full use of the tactical destruction as well as the unique vehicle experience that can only be experienced in

Battlefield: Bad Company.

Gold rush

Attackers The main objective for attackers is to destroy all gold crates. Destroying two gold crates results in the destruction of the base and advances your team to the next base. Attackers lose if they run out of lives.

Defenders Protect bases housing the gold and bring the attackers’ lives to zero.

Losing two gold crates results in getting pushed back. If all bases have been laid to waste, the defenders lose.

note: Attackers gain reinforcements (extra lives) by destroying gold crates.

Kits

Select the kit that will be most efficient based on the type of fight you find yourself engaged.

Choose wisely and erase the enemy.

Assault

Demolition

Recon

For the all-around soldier, effective in most situations.

Primary Weapons: Automatic Rifle and Grenade Launcher

Items: Life-2 (unlock) and Hand Grenade

Melee Weapon: Combat Knife

Carries equipment for very close combat and anti-vehicle scenarios.

Primary Weapons: Shotgun and Rocket Launcher

Items: Anti-Tank Mine (unlock) and Hand Grenade

Melee Weapon: Combat Knife

Equipped for long range attacks and spotting the enemy.

Primary Weapons: Sniper Rifle and Laser Designator (unlock)

Items: Handgun and Motion Sensor

Melee Weapon: Combat Knife

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Specialist Most effective when engaged in close combat and sabotage.

Primary Weapons: Light Automatic Rifle and Remote Explosives

(unlock)

Items: Tracer Gun and Hand Grenade

Melee Weapon: Combat Knife

Support Best against infantry and carries supplies to heal teammates and repair vehicles.

Primary Weapons: Light Machine Gun and Medic Kit

Items: Power Tool and Mortar Strike (unlock)

Melee Weapon: Combat Knife

maps

Within eight unique landscapes, use the recommended battle tactics to defeat your enemy:

operation naMe taCtiCal Situation

Valley Run Infantry

Deconstruction Infantry

End of the Line

Ascension

Harvest Day

Over and Out

Vehicle

Infantry

Vehicle and Infantry

Infantry

Oasis Vehicle

loCation

Militarized Russian forest

Russian industrial zone

Barren Russian landscape

Russian mountain village

Lush European farmlands

Up mountainside to secret communication station

Along Middle Eastern river valley to a city

Middle Eastern industrial area Final Ignition Infantry

Visit www.battlefield.com/badcompany to see your complete gameplay stats.

VehiCles

The vehicular support found within Battlefield: Bad Company’s Single Player and Multiplayer modes comes in a variety of armored capabilities.

Soft Armor

Light Armor

Light transports, stationary weapons, and trucks

Medium Armor

Armored transports and patrol boat

IFVs (Infantry Fighting Vehicles)

Heavy Armor Tanks

Attack Helicopters Light gunships

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hints and tips

Bright blue nametags are your squad mates that you can spawn from and communicate to via headset. Make good use of them and you will be powerful!

Crouching makes you a smaller target for the enemy; use this to evade incoming bullets.

Be on the look-out for ammo crates using your mini-map or simply walk over a dropped kit for a quick refill.

Look for vehicles that have been tagged with tracer darts (Specialist Kit); Use rockets

(Demolitions Kit) on tagged vehicles, while zoomed in, for a locked-on, guided hit.

Destroy bridges to disrupt the enemy’s advancing armored divisions.

Use your focused zoom to give you a more accurate shot and add crouching for an even better shot.

Take down a powerful enemy and take his weapons kit; there might be some unique weapons for you to use.

If your frontal tactics are failing, try going stealth; sneaking around the enemy might be more effective in some cases.

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Press  after placing C4 to deploy multiple charges.

Press  (down) to cycle radio channels when in a vehicle.

Lost? The red triangle(s) on your mini-map will always lead you to the next objective.

Make use of all the stationary weapons and vehicles you can find.

Got a vehicle? Don’t forget to look at the mini-map to see if anyone nearby needs a ride.

Play support! Use the mini-map to look for yellow crosses and wrenches. These are teammates that need a medic kit or a vehicle that needs repair. This will earn you a lot of points!

Find sniping positions by looking in buildings for blown out pieces of walls or new lines of sight from fallen trees and foliage.

Drive your tank straight into the side of a house, blast out the wall, and get to the enemy faster.

• Have you used Squad Invite? If not, you can invite up to three friends to join a server with you as a squad. Go to Multiplayer / Custom Match / Squad Invite.

saVinG and loadinG

Before exiting a game mode or menu where changes (Gameplay, Controls, etc.) have been made, be sure to save your progress to an Xbox 360 Hard Drive or Xbox 360 Memory Unit.

An autosave is generated each time you reach a new checkpoint and/or complete a mission.

Once you’ve completed missions, replay them to see if you’ve overlooked any collectibles and achievements. Achievements are stored in your User Profile.

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XBoX liVe

Play anyone and everyone, anytime, anywhere on Xbox LIVE ® . Build your profile (your gamer card). Chat with your friends. Download content (TV shows, trailers, HD movies, game demos, exclusive game content, and Arcade games) at Xbox LIVE Marketplace. Send and receive voice and video messages. Use LIVE with both Xbox 360 ® and Windows ® . Play, chat, and download on both your PC and your Xbox 360. LIVE gives you ultimate access to the things you want and the people you know, on both your PC and your TV. Get connected and join the revolution!

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON THE EA ONLINE SERVICE, INCLUDING AVAILABILITY, CAN BE

FOUND AT WWW.EA.COM. ONLINE SERVICE FOR THIS TITLE MAY BE DISCONTINUED AND IS

NOT GUARANTEED.

ConneCtinG

Before you can use Xbox LIVE, connect your Xbox 360 console to a high-speed Internet connection and sign up to become an Xbox LIVE member. For more information about connecting, and to determine whether Xbox LIVE is available in your region, go to www.xbox.com/live/countries.

family settinGs

These easy and flexible tools enable parents and caregivers to decide which games young game players can access based on the content rating. And now, LIVE Family Settings and

Windows Vista Parental Controls work better together. Parents can restrict access to maturerated content. Approve who and how your family interacts with others online with the LIVE service. And set time limits on how long they can play. For more information, go to www.xbox.com/familysettings.

playinG on XBoX liVe

Take the battlefield worldwide in a multiplayer game mode for up to 24 players online, ranking up, earning unlocks, and more. Set your preferences for the kind of game you want to play and a list of games that match your preferences is automatically generated.

limited 90-day Warranty

electronic arts limited warranty

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*Warning: This manual will not stop teammate killing, nor will it prevent n00b teammates from running in front of your vehicles!

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