Many times there pointless. When they show one systems view is a tad lighter in appearance. While the other is a tad darker. Heck, even a tv control adjustment could fix that issue if you want it darker or lighter.

Other than that, everything else would seem to be so minor. As game Dev's know people are going to be looking for flaws every single time. So I'm sure they don't want to put out something that sucks for either console. But I think we are all waiting to see how FFXIII turns out, lol. As that game is said to have no changes. Yet we see pictures from time to time showing otherwise.

Great article that succesfully questions the point of, the subjectiveness and the legitimacy of these comparisons. What more can I say, the article pretty much said it all.

Should reach more degrees if there's any justice.

No you cant

Head 2 Head comparisons are pretty much useless this console generation with the majority of third-party games looking almost identical on each system (the exception being the Wii).

They did serve a good purpose for the last few console generations, when the performance gap between systems was pretty large.

Head to head comparisons are nothing but people trying to get page hits. In a few cases it's valid, when there's a significant difference between two versions but in 95% of the cases the differences are so minor nobody would even notice them if these idiots weren't around to point them out.

I like the comparisons. I think they're helpful when you have two consoles and you want to pick the best version. The only people that seem to be upset by them are the fanboys.

Great article.

Some have already said it here. But basically the only thing multi-console owners need to look at here is content. Which game will give you the absolute full experience possible.

Batman: AA, Mirror's Edge, Bioshock, Ninja Gaiden Sigma 1&2 are some that you would choose for the PS3.

GTA IV, Fallout 3 (Because it has the DLC now, not later) and possibly MW2 are some that you would choose for the XBOX 360.

That is all taken into account that you don't mind choosing one game over the other because there are still other factors like friends, achievement/trophy count, controller, etc. But as I said if you don't mind choosing one game over another just to have the one with the most then those shouldn't matter.

Of course if you can't split what console to by the game for and want simply the BEST version then you can look. But at the end of the day it is going to be the most nit-picky thing you can get and it will rarely change your gaming experience.

TBCH I never even noticed the issues with The Orange Box until I read about them on the internet (Completely agree it was well and truly playable, just had poor load times and occasional framerate dips). Maybe I'm not the most diligent gamer in the world. But I had no issues with The Orange Box and still loved it just like everyone else who has played it did.

Well I only trust them if they are done on the same equipment, on the same EXACT part, unlike some do it in dark places while the other system is done in a place with lots of lighting, Im like I cant compare that, idiots

He quotes where Blazblue wins for controls on the Ps3 and is baffled that the game ties? Maybe he should have read the part where the load times were better on the Xbox. Please follow through on your research Kyle, you look like a flameboy.

great article.

only bots are allways exagerating ridiculous differences.

i like seeing the way developers approach different problems on the different systems to get the same look. Just from a technical standpoint.

i go by curtain properties that are essential in a comparison.

things like loading times and controls are something that i personally don't count, cause that depends on YOU and how much those aspects effect your experience. if you feel that you have no problems in waiting the extra seconds or using a controller that you've been use to for so long then there's no point in taking someones advice on that.

I have done my own comparisons

Fallout 3, Dead Space, GTA IV, Call of Duty WaW, ES: Oblivion

I tried them all, both the PS3 and Xbox 360 connected via HDMI (same model of cable) both to the same TV (Samsung 40' LCD HD 1080p) both consoles running on there optimal settings.

And I got to say, the Xbox 360 shows a significant difference, the Xbox 360 always has better colours, sharper more detailed image, less jaggies in games such as Fallout and Dead space.

The only game out of the ones I tried that looked better on the PS3 was ES: Oblivion, But I suspect that's simply because it was released a year later on the PS3 than 360 so had time for polishing.

Hey, there's phantom disagrees to the number of 8 going around, I'm guessing it's omega.

I suppose there is a fraction of game players that own both systems, and obsess over this stuff, but I don't think anyone else gives a damn.

Am I going to buy another console because some website said the textures looked a little better on another version? ummm, no. I am going to buy the version for the console I have, and ignore these comparison articles, like I always do.

Now that Jim Ryan is gone just need to remove Herman Hulst from his position! And maybe give Shuhei the position he deserved.

This gen hasn't been the best for games, last gen consoles are still out there and now there's been talk of the PS6 and Xbox Two for a year or so. Many games this gen will be ported to next gen and the cycle will continue. The re-release of the Neo Geo AES+, games on cartridge for £70 ($95), gaming is going back in time. Gaming has gone pricing mad with the high cost of games, consoles and controllers. The men and women at the top are clueless.

It’s always interesting to hear behind-the-scenes stories like this, especially involving veterans like Shuhei Yoshida and leadership figures like Jim Ryan. That said, there are usually multiple sides to decisions at that level. It could be less about not “listening” and more about differences in long-term vision for PlayStation. Yoshida played a huge role in shaping the brand, so whatever the reason, his impact is undeniable.

If true, and I'm inclined to believe it is, it goes to show that Sony lost their way when they became more western/didn't respect the PlayStation origin story. Andrew House and Jack Tretton did great work, but they also didn't try to fundamentally change the PlayStation DNA. Ryan oversaw the death of Japan Studio and a live service direction.

I already figured this, good lord imagine if Shuhei took over instead, would've been a platinum era 😩

I miss the first three generations of PlayStation. The way they turned PS3 around, we knew they meant business. We were all worried for a bit there around launch. Eventually from 2008 they started shifting slowly. But since Yoshida was fired, it's never been the same. Still enjoy my PS5 daily. I got a backlog dating back to PS2 lol So I'm fine but new games aren't as appealing anymore.

It seems like we were thrown on to the worst timeline possible where everything is too expensive and the wrong people were put in positions that makes the world a shitty place. We could have had Shu as the head of PS but we got the shitty alternative. Same goes for everyone in power around the world. Doesn’t matter the company or country the majority of us got the shitty picks and the world is declining like never before. I do think PS can come out of this because of their studios, talent and IP but they need someone more in touch with gamers leading things like Shu was. They’re still the best place for console gaming imo but it could be much better than it is especially without the massive live service failures. The rest of the world I have a lot less hope for right now. Hopefully the pendulum swings back towards the good ole days but I’m preparing for the worst.

There goes illuminati distraction story

So now there's certifiable proof that Ryan was in fact "fired", as opposed to when it was first announced that he "retired", in order to save face.

There's another guy who recently "retired" as CEO of another large gaming company, after doing a dismantling job as lead for well over a decade.

seems legit, the business man, fires the one who has ideas to move the business forward.

Jim Ryan is the reason why we are entering year 6 since the PS5 launch and many of us don't feel like the PS5 has gotten started as yet.

I hope going forward, we will see a return to form.