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PS4 Pro Impression From a PC Gamer

I was one of the lucky who managed to get a PS4 Pro early and seeing as how the system is coming out today I thought of sharing my thoughts. As someone who games mainly on PC I hope the video below would provide some perspective.

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miyamoto3477d ago (Edited 3477d ago )

The Naughty Dog Magic is strong in this one...
"Playing 4K on PC is a bitch" - LOL!

RashBandicoot3476d ago (Edited 3476d ago )

It really is. Honestly I don't think I'll upgrade by 980ti until Nvidia presents a GPU that can really do 4K 60 fps with ultra settings. That to me will be the future.

I_am_Batman3476d ago

You can't expect a minimum standard like that because that would require devs to be forced to achieve this standard which is not happening especially not on PC. Saying that a GPU should achieve 4k @60fps on ultra settings doesn't contain any menaingful information at all. "Ultra settings" isn't an industry standard. Ultra settings in one game can be less demanding than low settings in another game.

I personally don't like this early jump to 4k. I would've liked the PS5 (assuming a late 2019 release) to go for 1440p-1800p (with less demanding games rendering in 2160p) and upscale to 4k screens similar to how the PS3 handled 720p and 1080p games.

With the PS4 Pro mirrored GPU architecture and only a slight improvement to the CPU it makes sense that Sony is prioritising resolution I just hope that they don't set expectations for the PS5 to be a native 4k machine.

RashBandicoot3476d ago

@I_AM_BATMAN I know each game varies but right now for instance I can play most if not all games on Ultra 1080p @60 FPS. What I mean to say is that once it reaches that standard for 4K I'd invest in a new GPU.

I_am_Batman3476d ago

I see. That will certainly take another couple of years. If next gen consoles push for native 4k resolution you'll probably get a GPU like that reasonably soon. The 980ti is a beast and will remain a great performing GPU for some time so you shouldn't have a problem waiting 3-4 years.

nitrogav3476d ago

Was the BF1 game any different on Pro ? . Is there a proper Pro mode ? .

ShadowKnight3476d ago (Edited 3476d ago )

I can get 4K 60fps in a lot of my games on my gtx 1080. It works for Gears of War 4 and Battlefield one. The only game it doesn't work on is Dues ex it can't handle 4K 60fps atm. But you're right you should wait next year for the new cards because they'll be more design for 4K 60fps

TankCrossing3476d ago (Edited 3476d ago )

4k60 with ultra settings represents an almost absolute ceiling for graphics at the moment. If single cards perform at the ceiling then the devs aren't pushing hard enough. They could and should aim higher than that. Pushing boundaries is one of the most endearing aspects of PC gaming.

Not having to worry about performance and setting is one of the most endearing aspects of console games.

It's nice to do both!

miyamoto3476d ago (Edited 3476d ago )

Alrighty then.
It's the positive feeling you have experienced that matters.

Mark Cerny was able to make 4K TV gaming affordable at the right time.
Genius at work there.

With this Checkerboard Rendering technique Sony has set the PS4 Pro perfectly nice until a proper 4K PS5 comes at the right time.
And if the PS5 renders 4K games in Checkerboard then hello 8K.

ProjectVulcan3476d ago

It's definitely too early for 4K consoles. When those kinds of resolutions are yet to make major waves in the PC space (it still isn't a huge market) then you can feel the market is a little too young for a mainstream console. The hardware doesn't really feel ready for it either.

Another 3 years would have been about perfect, for a totally new console platform, with a massive GPU generational leap, lots more memory and CPU performance, and comfortable 4K native gaming in everything with visual upgrades to boot.

What we have here is a sticker plaster solution. Pro is barely fast enough to make existing visuals 4K native and match the framerates of the same games on 1080p on the standard PS4.

Even in 2 years time you'll probably be able to stick something as fast as a Titan X in a new console, and get proper 4K and upgrades out of it.

indyman77773476d ago

I_AM_BATMAT.....Please sir didnt you know people cant handle the truth?

UCForce3476d ago (Edited 3476d ago )

Good video. I will buy Pro but I have to spend my money wisely.

KingAlistair3475d ago

i traded my 980 ti for 550$ 1 month before the 1080 came out and got another one for sli.Very big upgrade and easily 4k/60 fps every game i own.

starchild3475d ago

The PS4 Pro is a good value, offering pretty good quality for the price. On PC though you have to realize that you're usually running at higher settings and higher framerates than on the Pro so of course it will be more demanding.

I personally think a Gsync or FreeSync monitor is a must if you're doing any high end PC gaming. I'm able to run most games at 4k resolution at ultra or nearly ultra settings on my GTX 1070. With variable refresh rate monitors you don't need to worry about maintaining 60fps. Obviously the higher framerate the better, but even framerates between 35 and 60fps are pretty smooth on these monitors.

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Forum_Pirate3476d ago

What he doesn't mention: Playing most games on PC at ultra settings offers far higher quality visuals than the consoles can (and if you don't believe me, go look at the DF tombraider comparisons, and pay special attention to anything that doesn't get to be center screen a lot.

Irishguy953476d ago

Yeah, everyone loves their HDR and 4K, but the textures themselves are ignored..for now. Whatever Buzzword pops up!

ShadowKnight3476d ago (Edited 3476d ago )

He definitely forgot to mention that 😊. But for the value the Pro is still a great system

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Errorist763476d ago

He mentioned that in an earlier video already. Yet he still said the PSPro held up remarkably well.

Forum_Pirate3475d ago

If I've said it once I've said it a thousand times, you can get a 4k/30/Ultra capable PC (if will do 60 at the same settings but only in supremely optimized games, think DOOM and Borderlands 2) for 450 USD if you go hunt down a used i52500k on ebay and grab a 1060 or 480, which can maintain 4k/30/ultra quite often, especially if you tone down AA. If you don't buy used parts you're looking at 550 to 600, and if you add the cost of PS+ to your console like you should when assessing it's cost then the PC comes out about the same in terms of price. If you had bought a $900 PC around PS4 launch you would *still* have a more powerful PC than the PS4 pro and if you're upgrading from a PS4 to a PS4 pro it would also have been cheaper to get the PC.

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solideagle3476d ago

"when you buy a new console you expect a new menu" he is not impressed because menu is same, first of all this is not new console. It's PS4 but enhanced version of it. I hope you understand the difference between new console versus same console with upgrade. did you expect new menu when you bought PS3 slim? lol

StormLegend3476d ago (Edited 3476d ago )

He was expecting a new menu (Which is dumb) but other then that, he loves the 4K! The visuals look really good and HDR makes everything better.

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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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FPSRUSSIA19d ago

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

LiViNgLeGaCY19d ago

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

Eonjay19d ago

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

Profchaos19d ago

Timezone thing maybe.... RIP

darthv7219d ago

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

LiViNgLeGaCY19d ago

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

TheColbertinator19d ago

Glad I don't buy FIFA games anymore

Rebel_Scum19d ago

Hey now! Thats a great month.

Nacho_Z19d 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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SimpleDad20d ago

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

Cacabunga20d ago

They for sure chose the worst way to deal with it

-Foxtrot18d 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…

HectixRose20d 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.

JEECE20d 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.

CantThinkOfAUsername19d 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.

Soy20d ago

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

DarXyde19d 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.

Ashunderfire8619d 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.

Ashunderfire8619d ago (Edited 19d 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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InUrFoxHole20d ago

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

pwnmaster300020d 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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-Foxtrot20d 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.

solideagle19d 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

Relientk7719d ago

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