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Xbox One And PS4: 4K Gaming Possible In 2016 With Current PS4 GPU Performance?

"For gamers owning an Xbox One and PS4, 4K gaming always seems to be talked about but never within reach. The biggest obstacle is that neither Microsoft nor Sony provides 4K/Ultra HD support for their consoles, but the increasing affordability for a 4K TV set may put pressure on the companies in 2016. The secondary issue is the Xbox One and PS4 GPU performance, but is it possible modern games, even including AAA title first-person shooters, could benefit from the 4K resolution?"By Patrick Frye

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ShadowKnight3809d ago (Edited 3809d ago )

"Unfortunately, due to hardware and software limitations, both consoles currently only support the HDMI 1.4a standard, which is limited to a refresh rate of 30 Hz, while HDMI 2.0 offers 4K resolution at 50/60 Hz. It has been speculated that the software patch could update the consoles to HDMI 2.0, but Microsoft and Sony haven’t commented on whether the hardware is capable of the additional bandwidth required for 60 Hz."

I'm still scratching my head and my curiosity is still running high. Is it possible? Nope, it won't happen. My GTX 980 sometimes struggles in 4K resolution. Just give us 1080P 60FPS for now.

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dreadz743809d ago

you can't update hdmi 1.4 to Hdmi 2.0 .

Artemidorus3809d ago

Think it's more on statistics.

Volkama3809d ago

But you can hamfist 4k60 with 4:2:0 chroma. Not saying the consoles could or should do that, but when people talk about an update to support HDMI 2.0 that is all that is feasible.

dreadz743809d ago

@VolKama no matter what chroma 4k 60hz is not possible with HDMI 1.4 it lacks the bandwidth. The only 4k HDMI 1.4 can do is @ 30HZ. HDMI simply lacks the bandwidth and no Software can overcome the HW new port and chip is needed for HDMI 2.0. I would not be surprises if both MS and Sony release a compatible console to allow streaming and 4k bluray playback.

Regarding Gameplay both PS4 and XB1 wont be having 4k games unless they are low quality games. Both systems do not have enough power. You need a pretty good PC gpu to run 4k and most still are not @ 60fps that requires 2 cards.

Volkama3809d ago (Edited 3809d ago )

Nvidia's keplar cards do output 4k60 4:2:0 over HDMI 1.4a to any HDMI 2.0 display, and Sony's 2013 UHD TVs were firmware updated to receive 4k60 4:2:0.

Sony even refered to their firmware update as providing HDMI 2.0 at the time (which is most probably where the theory that it is possible to update the port through firmware stems from).

So yes, it is possible. You are correct that new hardware is required for true HDMI 2.0. It isn't purely because of the bandwidth though, HDMI also uses a different signalling type for 4k60.

Also agree with you that it is possible and likely that future SKUs of the current consoles will include HDMI 2.0 for other media. Not sure about the requirements and costs of 4k blu-ray, but streaming services and such would benefit (at least on paper, but that's a whole other discussion).

TheCommentator3808d ago

You can with an FPGA which XB1 has at least one of in the form of its audio processors, but whether they have more than that is unknown. What they do have is 3.9GB/sec output which is good for 4K/60FPS via HDMI 1.4 with 4:2:0 chroma as previously mentioned.

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Dragonking0073808d ago

Yea i agree im happy at 1080p just get that framerate down 4k asking a lot

crazychris41243809d ago

Lol 4k gaming, not this gen but it will be in the next consoles.

FasterThanFTL13809d ago

I highly doubt that. Next-gen consoles will target 1080p/60fps but the games will look much more detailed and have lots of advanced mechanics & systems.

crazychris41243809d ago

Why 1080p again? In 5 years do you really think we're going to get 1080p with 4k TVs having been mainstream for years? Not a chance. They need to make a resolution jump, they do it every generation. 5 years ago 4k gaming was unheard of even on PC. Now you can build a 4k playable PC and not break the bank, just think what another 5 years will do. Keep an eye next year on PC gaming tech. We have new advancements in several areas on the way that will make 4k easier and cheaper.

Dynasty20213809d ago

Thats what they said last time, and look what we have.

Sub 1080p and barely 30 FPS in almost every game.

Next gen will target 60 FPS but barely maintain it.

DLConspiracy3809d ago

"Netflix’s CEO is also predicting that Microsoft and Sony will eventually launch an Xbox One 4K edition and a PS4 4K edition."

Which basically means PS5 and Xbox Two MAYBE. The current gen consoles can stream movies at 4k (depending on the internet bandwidth) maybe small games. That's about it.

Also I notice how they always say that PC gamers haven't reached 4K gaming yet in ratios or percentages. I would think that as many accounts that have been made over 125 million (as of Feb 2015). That number jumped from 75 million accounts to 125 million in 1 years time. As many accounts there are for ANY computer resolution. The 1% users thing could be much larger than it seems. Especially since I'm sure there are numerous people with multiple accounts or multiple accounts left dead, banned or used for hacking.

Free_Fro3809d ago (Edited 3809d ago )

barely doing 1080p at a decent frame rate at the moment...you're talking 4K?

a 4K Jigsaw puzzle/slideshow, sure.. ^_^

talk about reaching for the stars :D

xoxo

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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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FPSRUSSIA36d ago

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

LiViNgLeGaCY36d ago

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

Eonjay36d ago

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

Profchaos36d ago

Timezone thing maybe.... RIP

darthv7236d ago

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

LiViNgLeGaCY36d ago

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

TheColbertinator36d ago

Glad I don't buy FIFA games anymore

Rebel_Scum36d ago

Hey now! Thats a great month.

Nacho_Z36d 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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SimpleDad37d ago

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

Cacabunga37d ago

They for sure chose the worst way to deal with it

-Foxtrot35d 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…

HectixRose37d 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.

JEECE36d 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.

CantThinkOfAUsername36d 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.

Soy36d ago

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

DarXyde36d 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.

Ashunderfire8636d 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.

Ashunderfire8636d ago (Edited 36d 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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InUrFoxHole36d ago

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

pwnmaster300036d 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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-Foxtrot37d 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.

solideagle36d 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

Relientk7736d ago

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