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The Console Framerate Revolution

VGChartz's Lee Mehr: "Ever since the middle of the 7th generation, the all-that-is-holy framerate topic has been one that’s interested me. After dealing with nonsense from both industry talking heads and belligerent community members in the past, it’s something I appreciate learning more about. And as we tip towards next generation and the promise of prettier visuals and 120 fps (on occasion) comes to fruition, it’s worth considering what this all means going forward. Are we in the midst of a framerate revolution for consoles? If so, what does that look like?"

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lifeisgamesok2035d ago

I might be in the minority but I would still like to see some 30 FPS titles next generation to see how far graphics can be pushed

coolbeans2035d ago (Edited 2035d ago )

But would you want them to be exclusively 30FPS or simply allow for fidelity/performance mode options? Considering how much know-how developers have in enabling gameplay accessibility options, I don't see why a standard like disparate graphics settings can't be universal for consoles like it (nearly) is for PCs.

RazzerRedux2034d ago (Edited 2034d ago )

Agree. The dual mode preset system for console (visuals vs performance) works very well. It is simple enough not to intimidate casuals who don't want to have to google what tech like anti-aliasing and ambient occlusion are. And there is really no reason every game can't employ this mechanism unless it is a game where there is practically no noticeable difference due to game speed/style. Personally, I'll always favor frame rate because the difference is so much more noticeable than a slightly lower resolution and/or settings. But the option for higher fidelity is always welcome.

TheProblem2034d ago (Edited 2034d ago )

I feel exactly the same. I prefer visuals to be pushed to max at 30fps. Many times when given the choice I still choose 30. Shadow of the colossus for example.

I think animations just look more weighty and realistic. I can see how 60fps has its advantages for competitive twitch multiplayer but those aren’t my kind of games

lifeisgamesok2034d ago

Agreed. A lot of people don't understand how much more you can do graphically with double the amount of time to render a frame at 30FPS

And with Demon Souls looking that good at 60FPS I get excited to see what a 30FPS game from a Sony studio would look like on PS5

coolbeans2033d ago

@lifeisgamesok

-"A lot of people don't understand how much more you can do graphically with double the amount of time to render a frame at 30FPS"

No, I'm sure many are well aware; that's part of the problem. The 7th gen showed that quite often and is why you saw so many devs going for broke on what they could do with that framerate threshold (without any other options).

TheProblem2032d ago

@lifeisgamesok

I think that Demon Souls has a 30fps option. That should push the visuals quite a bit more I am assuming.

lifeisgamesok2033d ago (Edited 2033d ago )

You're going to have to get used to it because a lot more games will be 30FPS next generation

I've never had a problem with it

ApocalypseShadow2034d ago (Edited 2034d ago )

Frame rate revolution?

No. It will still depend on the game and the developer's decision on what works best for their game. Be it 30, 60, 90, 120, etc.

All are acceptable and playable.

coolbeans2034d ago

But that's *literally* the point of this piece: why can't the player be allowed to have their own input--to some degree? If that's not a "revolution" by your vocabulary, then it's at least an "evolution" in a creator's thinking today for console games. Just as a greater expansion in gameplay accessibility options has become a thing (across many of the biggest studios) so too does it seem reasonable to expect that to extend to graphical options as well.

XxINFERNUSxX2034d ago

Congrats on what the PC was doing about 10 yrs ago LOL. Having a 1080p gsync 240hz panel is amazing, I would never give up FPS to higher res and lose FPS not worth it at all. Playing games well over 100 fps and even some 200+ fps is just perfect. When 4k reaches the FPS we have now with 1080p then I will upgrade. I would guess maybe the next nvidia technology after ampere or maybe even further than that, is when we can probably see that.

coolbeans2034d ago

-"Congrats on what the PC was doing about 10 yrs ago LOL."

Yeah, yeah. We get it. But seeing how often console gaming has been behind on this does strike at one of the most nefarious aspects: marketing. It's like shortly after the beginning of 7th gen, most AAA developers were drugged into pursuing the crispest animations, best textures, etc. at all costs and no one brought up framerate all the while. Hell, I still remember when people denied there being a difference at all.

Weapon_of_choice2034d ago

You're also giving up on HDR with your 1080p gsync panel. Very vintage.

XxINFERNUSxX2034d ago

Oh and about HDR, don't need it right now. I use Reshade/Sweetfx and it can output "fake HDR" which is pretty close to real HDR. Like I said I will upgrade to 4k once the FPS equal 1080p's FPS with everything on ultra and or max settings. Link to enable Sweetfx and or other effects: http://sfx.thelazy.net/game... Now I'm focused on getting a 3070, 16GB if the rumor is true if not 8GB then, and to upgrade my 3700x to the new 5900x :D

P_Bomb2034d ago (Edited 2034d ago )

Make the performance/resolution mode toggle a standard. I use it in every game that offers it.

I have a 120hz TV but I’d be more than happy to settle for 60 on console.

coolbeans2034d ago

Same here. Even with the Bioshock games unlocked fps mode, I still tried it out. If nothing else, it's nice to allow that experimentation.

Hitman0072033d ago

30FPS 😴😴🥱 29393;Go PC as usual 🥳🥳🥳

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Microsoft Gaming Revenue Drops 7% Year-on-Year, Content and Services Down 5%, Xbox Hardware Down 33%

Microsoft announced its financial results for Q3 of fiscal year 2026, including an update on its gaming Xbox business and more.

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Jin_Sakai14d ago (Edited 14d ago )

Not looking good. Hopefully Asha Sharma is able to turn Phil’s disaster around.

dveio13d ago

To me it's still quite remarkable how they can cash-in 5.3bn in revenue in a single quarter, since their hardware is basically dead.

Jingsing13d ago

The stock mark is what makes Microsoft remarkable, They have convinced every institutional and retail investor to just keep piling money into them. Like many big tech giants they are just a big growing pyramid scheme. As long as people keep dropping money into ETF's that cover the market Microsoft will always be liquid. At the same time it is completely stifling innovation and competition. People need to start being more discreet in how they invest their money as it's killing the system.

Tanktopmaster9213d ago

Once they re-evaluate exclusive all will be fine….

S2Killinit13d ago

Riiiiight because people will just flock back to them for one or two games per year.

Jingsing13d ago

15+ years of bad performance is what they call irreparable in business. It is time for them to sell off the assets and get out of entertainment.

Tanktopmaster9213d ago

These declines are on the back of extra revenue received from releasing games like Forza horizon 5 on PlayStation. So I’m being sarcastic here when I said they should go back to exclusives. Killing off a revenue stream from Ps5 sales will only make things worse

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Report: Injustice 3 in Development at NetherRealm Studios

Thanks to the slip-up of an artist working on the title, we now have more evidence that a new Injustice game is in the works.

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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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FPSRUSSIA14d ago

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

LiViNgLeGaCY14d ago

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

Eonjay14d ago

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

Profchaos14d ago

Timezone thing maybe.... RIP

darthv7214d ago

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

LiViNgLeGaCY14d ago

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

TheColbertinator14d ago

Glad I don't buy FIFA games anymore

Rebel_Scum14d ago

Hey now! Thats a great month.

Nacho_Z14d 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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