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Xbox One vs PS4 - Discrepancies between resolutions and FPS

In the on-going Xbox One vs PS4 war, Microsoft seems to be losing ground, with more and more games showing weaker performances in comparison with Sony's flagship console.

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KinjoTakemura4414d ago

One of these stories again? The ps4 has the better hardware end of story. Let it die.

stuna14414d ago

It'll never die as long as there are people hyping up the Cloud "Dedicated Servers" and, DX12 "Performance increase"!

Once the true nature of these upcoming Xbox1 enhancement are verified or debunked, then perhaps it'll die, but then again some wayward soul will just come up with the next greatest thing.

Jdoki4414d ago

There will always be something new on the horizon that allows hacks to continue to produce flamebait articles, and fanboys to argue.

Next thing it'll be 'MS switches Azure server farms to use all solar power'... Flamebait article: 'XB1 supercharged by the power of the sun!' For example.

phantomxll4414d ago

What about the people using condescending attitudes torwards xbox one owners and telling them that they are stupid because they chose something they liked. Hows that going to stop this nonsense.

stuna14414d ago

@phatom

One thing I've learned is, because people don't always agree with me or my actions, they are aren't a determination of who I am or the actions I take! Sometimes our actions aren't what some consider the popular action, but yet then again they don't have to live with that action! You do.

So you owe it to yourself to do what makes you happy.

cyber_daemonx4414d ago

After how the xbox fans persistently derided the PS3 last gen, it ain't gonna go away anytime soon. The boot is firmly on the other foot this time.

PS4 is superior in pretty much every department, and the PS fans are gonna rub it in at every opportunity.

RaptorBlade4414d ago

My friend still tries to argue that the Xbone is better.

medman4414d ago

Your friend has issues. Psychotherapy may work wonders for him/her.

Boody-Bandit4414d ago (Edited 4414d ago )

I think it's more the media and MS PR department being the problem than reversal of fortune and getting even for the last generation by PS fans.

MS and the media needs to stop this secret sauce nonsense. All the refinements in the world can't make up for lesser hardware, period. If that nonsense stops than maybe these articles will die down some. It also doesn't help MS with them costing more and still having to deal with the residual effects of their initial plans and policies they were going to implement and the fear of some consumers that they still might implement them down the road.

DigitalRaptor4414d ago (Edited 4414d ago )

Considering the differences between PS3/360, were not close to as drastic as we're seeing currently, I don't think it's any less worth the conversation.

PS4 is more powerful, it matters and people should deal with that before it causes them an illness.

scotmacb4414d ago

The difference between 360 / ps3 was the same remember red dead that looked awful on ps3 compared to 360 same with every cod game running at a lower res on ps3 this directx 12 thing should even things out for a few years then ps4 should get better again

Jdoki4414d ago

RDR did not look 'awful' on PS3 compared to 360. Yes, it was technically inferior - but in no way did it look awful, and the game play was just as fun.

What actual improvements have we seen on XB1 thanks to DX12? None yet. And until we do it's all speculation.

To say DX12 will 'even things out for a few years' is utter speculation, and makes a huge assumption that the Sony teams are not going to improve their tools, SDK's, development pipelines, drivers and so on at the same time.

Godmars2904414d ago (Edited 4414d ago )

Isn't the bigger issue - if there is one - is that to degrees neither console simply offers 1080P/60fps? That so far neither MS nor Sony have given or shown reason that "next gen" should have even happened?

If anything, given that it could be be years yet till MS's cloud delivers on their promises, Sony's PS Now *might* up and running in 2014 nevermind up to speed in 2015, they should have just waited?

MasterCornholio4414d ago

Forza 5 runs in 1080P at 60FPS plus New and Tasty runs in 1080P 60FPS.

What this proves is that these consoles are capable or playing games in 1080P 60FPS its up to developers to make the games that way. However this means that with a fixed platform the most graphically intensive games will run in 1080P 30FPS (Infamous Second Son) while the least intensive (Jew is tasty) will run in 1080P 60FPS.

Godmars2904414d ago (Edited 4414d ago )

By all counts Froza 5 had to give up options and is a general graphic down grade to Forza 4. Likewise SS was patched so it does 30fps instead of upwards to 60fps with issues.

My point is that this should be a case by case with qualifiers. Rather it should be a direct design/artistic choice.

Jdoki4414d ago

I agree with Godmars290.

So far this 'next gen is under-delivering with truly next-gen experiences.

Yes, inFamous looks amazing and is more refined than 1 or 2, but it doesn't feel like next gen game play to me.

Sure, Forza runs at 1080p/60 which is awesome - but to do so it appears they had to make significant graphical compromises to cut features / effects that were seen on the previous generation of the game.

I think we could probably have lived with the old-gen for another 2 years. Just look at the difference between Uncharted 1 and The Last of Us - I don't think the PS3 was topped out at all.

PSNow could just as easily been rolled out to PS3 as PS4 (I base this on playing OnLive on a really low end PC and it working surprisingly well).

A UI / OS update could have added many of the features seen in the PS4's interface to PS3.

I've never seen a generation of consoles where 'downgrade' has been used so much. I remember the explosion after E3 2005 when Sony showed the target render of Killzone. And by the time the game released we were having serious debate about whether the same in-game footage looked BETTER than the target.

MasterCornholio4414d ago

"I've never seen a generation of consoles where 'downgrade' has been used so much."

Just because the Xbox One had a ton of downgrades doesn't mean that the same happened to the PS4.

Godmars2904414d ago

@MasterCornholio:
The point is that from console to PC titles more and more the finished product does not compare to what was originally presented. That often a demo is on a high spec rig rather than lower but closer to spec dev kit if not the console itself.

Devs and publishers get to say and show whatever they want or need to sell a bill a goods, then feel like they can get away with delivering less than that. That such crap has been happening since before the PS3/360 and is only getting worse.

Jdoki4413d ago

@Cornholio

Well done, Sony sends their sincere thanks for rushing to defend the honour of the PS4.

Your commemorative medal is in the post.

/s

g4n4414d ago

Give a dog an xbone already...

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Playstation Plus Monthly Games for May: EA Sports FC 26, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, Nine Sols

All available May 5.

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FPSRUSSIA16d ago

What's Point in commenting your basicly closing down the site.

LiViNgLeGaCY16d ago

I'm surprised it's still the old site. I thought he said starting today?

Eonjay16d ago

Its like the final episode of the Sapranos. You gonna go to make a comment and when you click add th-

Profchaos16d ago

Timezone thing maybe.... RIP

darthv7216d ago

Insert the Ferris Bueller end scene... "You're still here? It's over.."

LiViNgLeGaCY16d ago

I think the only game here for me is Nine Sols. Was always interested in that game.

TheColbertinator16d ago

Glad I don't buy FIFA games anymore

Rebel_Scum16d ago

Hey now! Thats a great month.

Nacho_Z16d ago

Good month for me, I wanted that particular footy game and thought it might be due. Anyway who cares, shame about the site I'll miss the comment sections. All the best everyone.

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Naughty Dog Was Reportedly Divided On Joel's Controversial Fate During Development Of TLOU Part 2

Naughty Dog was reportedly divided on the controversial fate of Joel in The Last of Us Part 2 during the game's development.

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SimpleDad17d ago

NO, that can't be... No! I can't... Really?/s

Cacabunga17d ago

They for sure chose the worst way to deal with it

-Foxtrot16d ago

Funny considering Bruce left half way through development and now we get told there was an internal conflict with the story direction.

Makes you think…

HectixRose17d ago

I think it was good decision, if he was still alive, he would have been a mascot just like Kratos, drake and many others. These old dudes gotta die for new characters to take center stage with their own storyline. They keep dragging the emotional baggage into many sequels and eventually the story just turns into absolute shit show.

JEECE17d ago

It was ironic because people complained heavily about the story in the Uncharted games not having sufficient stakes because all the key characters always survived, despite the dangerous situations they were always in. Then ND killed a character in a more serious series and everyone lost their minds. Just shows that people don't always really want the thing they say they want.

CantThinkOfAUsername16d ago

I thought the more common complaint about Uncharted franchise was how the main cast are the good guys acting so nonchalantly while killing hundreds in cold blood (aka the dissonance between gameplay and story cutscenes). They just did it again in Part II.

Soy17d ago

Didn't have to kill him. Just have them part ways or Joel can "retire," whatever.

DarXyde17d ago

I don't think he would necessarily need to become a mascot (and besides, technically, I'd say Ellie is... So regardless, someone was going to be).

From a narrative perspective, I do think it has a similar effect to Ricky dying in Boyz N Da Hood: very likeable character, and you're really motivated to see the get back—in this case, it's more intense because it's an interactive experience. Most people hated Abby, but I get what they were after with portraying the cycle of violence and revenge—unfortunately, the game appears to want to take the side of the bad people.

But I will say that if Joel survived, it does become harder to tell an interesting story. What COULD have happened is an exploration into the rift between Joel and Ellie after the trolley dilemma events of the first game. It could have been interesting to see Abby out for revenge at the same time Ellie hated Joel.

Ashunderfire8616d ago

Sorry just had to say this lol! RICKYYYY!

Man Cuba Gooding Jr was miscast in that movie, but that part was cringey it was sad and funny at the same time man.

Ashunderfire8616d ago (Edited 16d ago )

I understand but the way they went about killing Joel, was poorly executed. Even the show of the Last of Us games tried to improved it, but it was just as bad. Well at least Joel got to know the reason why he had to die, before the death happened in the show. That part gave us the full context, but the game just let it happen with no pay off.

Joel death should have been a midway thing through the story, so we at least get to play him a little more with Ellie. Abby didn’t need to be this Hulk looking woman, but more like the show Abby which is a beater idea in my opinion.

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InUrFoxHole17d ago

The only ND game that was so disappointing to me I couldn't finish it.

pwnmaster300017d ago

Honestly as much as I loved the game, they could have just not killed him off.
I get it creator vision and all but killing a character that made you millions is just wrong imo. At least have him go down fighting.

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Final Fantasy X 25th Anniversary Website Launches With New Nomura Artwork and Merchandise

Square Enix launches Final Fantasy X 25th anniversary site, revealing new Nomura art, books, music releases, and merchandise.

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-Foxtrot17d ago

Look I know VIII has its issues and all that but how on earth can the do big anniversary events with new artwork and merchandise for VII, IX and X yet VIII got sweet f*** all.

They could have given it something during its 25th anniversary yet all it got was a single Happy Anniversary post on their social media.

solideagle17d ago

they should know that we are OG fans of VIII as it sold truckload as well. not as much as VII or X. I personally didn't like IX but X and VI are my personal fav.

Shadow Hearts 2 covenant is another game I love. I hope one day someone can make remake, I would be delighted

Relientk7717d ago

Final Fantasy VIII is great and you are always the first to defend it in the comments