Infamous: Second Son And First Light PS4 Pro Patch Allows Better Frame Rate Or Higher Resolution

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UltraNova3483d ago (Edited 3483d ago )

Its the way it should have been for all games from the start of this gen.

Develop your game with all the visual bells and whistles @ 30fps and then offer a second option with scaled down visuals @60fps. They already do it for PC so whats the hold up?

Plus console warriors would have one less reason to fight over.

SamPao3483d ago

Its just easier to develop one and be done with it. But I like the option too. its pretty nice

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starchild3483d ago

It's great to have the option. Whether I choose the "higher framerate" option depends on if it is actually a solid 60fps. If it's not pretty solid I would prefer to play it with a solid 30fps with better image quality thanks to downsampling.

Angeljuice3483d ago

Try them both, give your verdict (forget about any previous bias if possible).

It would be really interesting if people did this (experiences with all TV setups, Large/small screen, all resolutions/ screen types, old and new TV's etc.).

You could build a database that would help people decide whether or not they should upgrade to Pro now or get some new kit first.

Oh what am I thinking, this is far too positive for N4G,......or is it?

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Rimeskeem3483d ago

YES!

Please continue to do this developers!

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MasterCornholio3483d ago

Nice. Hopefully more developers do the same.

kranker3483d ago

Nice, same for bloodborne now sony...

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jaycptza3483d ago

Not SONY, the developers.

slinky1234563482d ago

Well SCEJ did co-develop the game like Demon's Souls. FromSoftware is not the only developers of the game. So Sony could do it themselves.

C-H-E-F3483d ago

AWW MAN that would be a treat indeed, I still have to go back and get like 5 trophies on that thing whew that would be awesome.

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chaos9993483d ago

Better fps =/= 60FPS

Better res =/= 4K

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DLConspiracy3483d ago

It would be ideal if all devs did this but I don't want to get too excited because this is Sonys in house dev team. I suspect it will definitely happen with in house games but may not happen for a lot of AAA 3rd party titles. Since they have so many optimizations they will have to do. Essentially 2 for each competing console plus PC and perhaps even Nintendo. Lots of money AND people to work on these. At least until they get it locked down after Repetition. Would be nice. Just not getting my hopes up.

Angeljuice3483d ago (Edited 3483d ago )

Cerny said it was minimal effort to do a Pro version. It would be easier to do a Pro Version than a Switch version, it would look much better and be out sooner.

If the Pro sells well, there's a big incentive them (maximum gain for minimal effort). Remember, they only have to remove some of the compromised solutions they will have required to have made to squeeze the best out of the PS4 version, then add some bells and whistles and tinker around a bit.

It's not using custom code so if they have a PS4 version, they're good to go in no time.

DemonChicken3483d ago

Agreed that there will be more work plus associated costs but as Angeljuice said; Cerny seems to have accounted for this and designed pro in mind of developers. This makes sense considering the architecture and overall settings/components seems similar (i.e. just more beefed up parts) so logically there should be minimal effort. With multiple different parts in PC for different people is probably where issues arise but obviously we are not in this scenario.

But anyhow, this is the first for a mid-generation upgrade for console so it's still something relatively new so we probably see more comments from devs in the coming year.

NickAwesome3483d ago

I Wish they did that for regular ps4 as well, 720p 60 fps or 1080p 30 fps

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sullynathan3483d ago (Edited 3482d ago )

When it says better fps are they talking about an unlocked framerate or locked 60fps? From the videos I've seen, game is already locked at 30 fps consistently. If it isn't making the jump to 60 then that'll be unfortunate.

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Errorist763483d ago

It's pretty much a given it won't be running at 60 fps.

Utalkin2me3483d ago

Ohh yeah, where did you get that information from? I'll be waiting.

Errorist763483d ago (Edited 3483d ago )

I get my information from my human brain. It tells me that people who know their stuff say is that it's not easy to just double the frame rate when the CPU clock is just clocked a few hundred MHZ higher.

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Utalkin2me3483d ago (Edited 3483d ago )

Ohhh, so you dont have any actual facts to back up your statement. You do as most Xbox fanboys, just post by emotion. Regardless if it is right or wrong.

Its funny cause i just upgraded to a 980 gtx from a 8 series card and guess what it over doubled my framerate in alot of games. Wow who would have thought. Man i should have saved that money and upgraded my CPU instead....SMH......

It has nothing to do with CPU as your statement is implying. Sure that has a outcome on framerate, but it's not the reason in this case. It's cause they already had it locked at 30 fps and it would take a huge overworking to get it run at solid 60.

Well here is a link to educate your human brain, cause it obviously it lacks in logic or knowledge.

http://gearnuke.com/insomni...

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Traenon3483d ago

Original version is unlocked framerate and there is an option to lock it to 30fps. It's running in mid thirties most of the time though. I think pro version will be around 40-50 average

Next_gen_20153483d ago

Infamous should've been 60fps from the jump tbh

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Angeljuice3483d ago

It looked so good and played so smoothly, I didn't care tbh.

C-H-E-F3483d ago

Yup, i'll be playing through second son again. My backlog will forever continue to grow it seems. I just don't know why I can't say NO to a new game that comes out. Because I know that I will either start playing it and not finish the old games or finish the old games first then play the new one 2/3 months later when other new games come out. UGH, when I was broke it was so much easier to game lOl.

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IamTylerDurden13483d ago

Many games seem to be giving these options on Pro.

Pancit_Canton3483d ago (Edited 3483d ago )

Need some love for God of war 3 remastered. It wlii definitely showcase the PS4 Pro capabilities.

Neonridr3483d ago

I guess the bonus is that I never did get around to playing First Light, so I can enjoy it in a better version. I don't think I am going to go back and play through Second Son all over again just because of the Pro version but for anyone who hasn't played it, that should be a real nice treat.

feraldrgn3483d ago

Now you can please both crowds, nice one.

Sevir043482d ago

So near 60 fps and 1800p , HDR! I'm ready to "touch EVERYTHING" all over again!

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gold_drake672d ago

ughh no, bring cole back ha

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-Foxtrot672d ago

They really need to

Go off the evil ending off Second Son

Delsin absorbs all those powers

Revealed he’s the real Beast and John in Infamous 2 was just an anomaly created by timelines being messed with by Kessler.

Cole vs the Real Beast

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gold_drake672d ago

quite honestly, i dont remember a whole lot about 2 amymore, but i absolutely hated the guy in second son haha.

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chicken_in_the_corn672d ago

It would make more sense to go off the evil ending of 2 and the good ending g of SS where Cole is The Beast.

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Cacabunga671d ago

Doesnt make any sense calling second son 2 as infamous 3..

OtterX672d ago

Ha, yea Delsin was obnoxious.

I wouldn't mind another new character, but somehow bring Cole into the story.

We can just pretend like Delsin never existed. :)

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thejigisup671d ago

Everyone that age is obnoxious. It's been years and is like to think delsin has grown

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neutralgamer1992671d ago

Until we wait for a potential new entry it would awesome to have infamous collection for PS5

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fr0sty671d ago

No. NO MORE REMAKES.

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RaidenBlack672d ago

Umm ... how about this?
First we get the Tushima sequel(coz its most rumored)
Then a new Resistance (need new PS SP FPS)
Then a totally new IP (new IPs are always interesting)
And then a new inFamous?

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Pepsi_Man3000671d ago

resistance is insomniac I think

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xHeavYx671d ago

Can we also get a complete remaster of InFamous 1 and 2?

fr0sty671d ago

Gimme a new Warhawk and MAG while we're at it.

DivineHand125672d ago

I had a great time with the second son. Never got to play the originals and hope they get remastered one day.

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DazaMc671d ago

The graphics were amazing, I got the platinum on that one. Very good.

ChasterMies672d ago (Edited 672d ago )

If I had a choice between another Infamous game and another Spider-Man game, I choose Spider-Man. Sony should spend its resources on its winners.

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ActualWhiteMan671d ago

Avatar Checks Out

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Tacoboto671d ago (Edited 671d ago )

Infamous was such a winner its studio was given the freedom (after 3 titles + their expansions) to do a new IP with GoT, just like with Sly Cooper before infamous.

I'd welcome a 4th title even more than another Spider-Man, it'd be exciting what they could do with new powers fit for the hardware outside the limits of a licensed superhero game.

jznrpg671d ago

Spider-Man is guaranteed and is made by Insomniac so why not both as Sucker Punch would make Infamous.

Goodguy01671d ago

Didn't really like second son. I want Cole back.

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jznrpg671d ago

I liked it but it ended too quickly. You could tell it was a launch game and wasn’t as good as the first 2 but it was still a pretty good game imo I just wish it lasted longer

Deeeeznuuuts671d ago

Definitely prefer Cole and the first and second game but I still enjoyed second son and first light

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Zenzuu671d ago

Sony has so many great dominant IP's that they can bring back, such as Infamous, Socom, Ape Escape, Jak & Daxter, Siren, Sly Cooper, Killzone, Twisted Metal, Little Big Planet, Gravity Rushy, Motorstorm, Wild Arms, Resistance, Wipeout, Alundra, Colony Wars, Cool Boarders, Knack, Syphon Filter, Dark Cloud, Omega Boost, The Legend of Dragoon, G-Police, The Getaway and so on. Many of these games is what defines Playstation and sets them apart in previous generations.

I rather they focus on that, instead of Live Service games that's been so heavily invested now days.

They could also work with third parties developers to bring these franchises back like Parasite Eve, Legacy of Kain Soul Reaver, Dino Crisis, Ridge Racer, SSX, Tenchu, Jade Cocoon, Xenogears, Lunar Silver Star, Nightmare Creatures, Vagrant Story, Shadow Hearts, Driver, Breath of Fire, Tomba, Legend of Legaia, Okami..etc

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Pepsi_Man3000671d ago (Edited 671d ago )

I'm more of a new IP dude but infamous is one of the few series I want more of. Second son 2 where you play as delsin, fetch, and the video game guy (eugene I think?), Infamous 3 where cole comes back and maybe teams up with delsin against a new threat, A new game where maybe you pllay as another new protag who has to fight against an evil deslin who got messed up from absorbing too many powers and became some unstable super powered dude similar to the beast in infamous 2. Or just a whole new plot, characters and city. Series has a lot of potential

Demetrius671d ago

I doubt it but it would be welcomed or atleast the 3 games remastered for ps5 I know it'd look dope af

Profchaos671d ago

Problem with infamous is the morality system played into the endings in all the games so even though the player gets a choice for good of bad ending a sequel typically has to chose one of those endings to make cannon which may not align with players.

However I would love another one of these games they were all amazing