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MW2 - definitive PS3 vs 360 comparison

From Gameswire: "OK forget the crappy screenshots from those German sites, here's the definitive pure-digital direct-capture screenshots from the Xbox 360 and PS3 versions of Modern Warfare 2.

We've taken 38 similar screenshots to show you how much difference there really is between the two.

At first glance, there's no difference. Slight colour differences can be put down to the calibration you're asked to perform at the start of the game. We did two steps down on the brightness (something our German rivals obviously didn't do, resulting in the washed out detail-less grabs they published). However, closer inspection prompts questions to be asked."

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ghamdikh26021d ago (Edited 6021d ago )

gameswire.net :OK forget the crappy screenshots from those German sites, here's the definitive pure-digital direct-capture screenshots from the Xbox 360 and PS3 versions of Modern Warfare 2.

We've taken 38 similar screenshots to show you how much difference there really is between the two.

At first glance, there's no difference. Slight colour differences can be put down to the calibration you're asked to perform at the start of the game. We did two steps down on the brightness (something our German rivals obviously didn't do, resulting in the washed out detail-less grabs they published). However, closer inspection prompts questions to be asked.

Primarily, it looks like the two versions aren't actually exactly the same build, or rather, they may have been independently developed for quite some time. Cutscenes aren't identical and certain little features are different: the solder on the far-left in screenshots 11, 12 and 13 has a slightly different gun, for example. We're not 100% on this, but it's something the shots have made us consider.

But this is largely irrelevant though, as the versions are otherwise very, very similar. The only thing we can see that sways in the PS3's favour is slightly smoother shadowing, as seen in screenshot 21 - look to the shadow on the hand of our character and you'll see the PS3's is anti-aliased where the 360's is blocky. Not something you'll probably notice, but it IS a difference in favour of the PS3.

So with that in mind, PS3 'wins' in our eyes.

SUCK IT XBICHS

ultimolu6021d ago

...Come on man...I don't have any more tissues! :|

I sense tears already.

Hmm, should I get this game?

RuPaul6021d ago

The XBox version has better frame rate and better textures.

BTW suckers, how's that online coming?...LOL

It seems that the online part of this game is a XBox Xclusive considering it doen't work on the PSN.

ambientFLIER6021d ago

Did you like COD4? If yes, then yes! If no, then no!

4point7BillionLoss6021d ago

That to reach this conclusion one has to stop the game,take a High res image of teh screen, zoom in, and analyse it at an almost pixel by pixel level ....

And this is while comparing one machine which has 3 processor cores and another which has 8?

So an 8 core super computer can perform micro level enti-aliasing on a shadow by compromising framerate ....

HAHAHAH - BIGGEST FAIL EVER = Sony poo station ..

Cry droids ... utlimolo/juuken/nelson/morgain fail has tissues for you ... they're all the same user

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komp6021d ago

There are far more important issues that need sorting out.

velcry6021d ago

If there's such a big graphical difference between the versions, I don't think we need such thorough analysis to find out for ourselves.

Gaming sites should be focusing on the BUGS, not the TINY GRAPHICAL DIFFERENCES (if any), so that we as gamers can get the same experience across all platforms.

Seriously.

DatNJDom816021d ago

Someone should tell this site "journalist" that WWII is over.........

Carbon6021d ago

My roomate has it on the 360. I have it on the PS3. I could see the envy in his eyes and facial expressions and he continued over and over again to come into my room and watch me play. Maybe its the Sony Bravia with the Bravia link that makes it look so much better. Who's knows? All I know is that he has my Dolby Digital 7.1 surround sound setup in the living room but it's a complete waste since the 360 can't output HD Digital Theatre Surround sound (HDDTS)or even DTS for that matter. :( PS3 supports DTS in every game! :)

Darkfocus6021d ago

especially since the graphics are at best mediocre on any platform including PC : /

SullyDrake6021d ago

Exacty. The. Same.

Just like with COD4:MW, both versions are equal. Nothing more to say. Just enjoy the game.

Vecta6021d ago

The graphics are still bad, its annoying that they did not even bother to increase the actual render resolution of the game because it makes it a lot harder to see enemies at a distances because its so blurred.

Perjoss6021d ago

sorry I dont agree, these comparisons are very important for people that have both consoles and cant decide which version to get.

Eddie201016021d ago

It looks great on both systems, end of story.

aaron58296021d ago

You still dont get it do you ?

Get which ever version that you're comfortable with and which version you have most friends with..

Simple... do you actually need the stupid comparison in graphics to help you decide ?

I think we've basically gotten used to multiplatforms are very close to each other if not identical in terms of graphics/performance. We dont need these comparison crap anymore...

Anyway... judging from those pics.. it looks the same. Get over it.

Sarcasm6021d ago (Edited 6021d ago )

There's only one shot with any real difference IMO. Otherwise while playing they're pretty much the same. But the edge still goes to the PS3.

http://www.gameswire.net/co...

If you look at the clip rail on the right, you'll see the PS3 version is nice and detailed while the 360 version is a bunch of random blocks connected.

And if you look at the texture of the soldier sitting, the PS3 version is sharper while the 360's is blurrier.

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sikbeta6021d ago

No version is better than other, is the same f*cking crap in every console and the wii port sucks BALLZ

HDgamer6021d ago

if it was better then it wouldn't be having issues on both platforms.

silverbeld6021d ago

PS3 version looks better. More to real life colors and better lightning.

Statix6021d ago (Edited 6021d ago )

The PS3 version is clearly the winner in at least one very quantifiable aspect, and that is in texture detail.

Take a particularly close look at textures on the turret gun in the following screenshot; the PS3 version very noticeably shows that the textures on the turret gun are CLEARER, more DETAILED, and of higher resolution than the 360's turret gun. The numbers on the gun are rendered in higher resolution, and thus are more legible:

http://www.gameswire.net/co...

Also, further proof: Here's a previous, older screenshot comparison that shows another instance where the texture detail is greater and of higher-resolution than the 360 version. Look at how the metal stove on the right has significantly higher texture detail on the PS3 version screenshot:

http://img18.imageshack.us/...

frostypants6020d ago

PS3 owner here. And they LOOK THE SAME. Some of you people are insane. Ask yourself this: if someone showed you a screenshot that was not part of a comparison and asked you to guess whether it was PS3, 360, or PC, you'd have no idea. Thus by any practical definition, they look the same.

Just like MW1. The only difference when playing them is the controller. If you have all platforms, buy it for the controller you prefer, or to play with whichever friends you want to play with.

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CobraKai6021d ago

Naked eye comparison. The only thing I noticed was the 360 had more pronounced bloom on the shot of the soldier reaching out, in the snow level.

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PunksOnN4G1001d ago

The DOG is legit Broken if ur hiding in a room or grass he turns his head even if ur behind a closed door he turns his head and barks letting them know where u at thats PAY TO WIN!!!!!

LucasRuinedChildhood1001d ago

I hope all the assholes who buy these get stuck in lobbies with each other. I skipped new COD games for a long time and a short time with MW2 convinced me to go back to on a hiatus.

With the skill-based matchmaking (engagement-based would be more accurate), I imagine this will make the game even more miserable for most players when the matchmaking has decided it's time for a tough lobby.

I played the OG MW2 recently on the Series X and it's disheartening how much more fun it is. I don't even care about the balance issues anymore. lol

PunksOnN4G1001d ago

My friends dont play with me anymore i am former pro player and i even streamed on MLG for RX gaming the team i played for... My KD is always high 5-6kd my friends who i went to school with are not good wht so ever so with SBMM kicking in its always putting us in TOP TIER lobbys and they cant hang now they dont even tell me when they getting on LOL

ManMarmalade1000d ago

I recently started playing OG MW2 again and I'm having a blast. Feels like I'm in high school again.

fr0sty1001d ago (Edited 1001d ago )

Welcome to COD under MS. It's all downhill from here, they're going to be looking to make that $68B back as fast as possible, at any expense to the player.

StarkR3ality1001d ago

The deal hasn't even closed yet you pleb. CoD has been doing stuff like this since the loot boxes in WWII.

Nice try though pal.

TheColbertinator1000d ago

Activision has never needed Microsoft or anybody for that matter to act like greedy bastards

PunksOnN4G1000d ago

why did my 2nd comment about SBMM get downvited LOL?? Do we have people who Enjoy trash SBMM tbh make sense it caters to LOW KD players and u will never get better playing with the same trahs everyday LOL

andy851001d ago

Probably gonna see more of this BS once the deal is fully done..Gotta recoup that 70B.

Jin_Sakai1001d ago (Edited 1001d ago )

Look at Minecraft. The game hasn’t went anywhere since Microsoft bought them. No 4K, no 120fps, no graphics pack, and no Ray Tracing. Just some new biomes, mobs, and more skins as usual.

Same could be said about Rare. Who knows what will happen to Activision once they’re under Microsoft’s roof. We can all take a good guess though.

PunksOnN4G1001d ago

TBH they did update it by accident then they pulled the update down on xsx and xss i remeber the XSX version having ray tracing but the S did not. Then after people seen that it was updated it was removed that same day

peppeaccardo1001d ago

No way !!! Nobody wouild think they would monetize on items that weak asses will use to get advantage during multiplayer action !!! I would never think they would do that ... I mean is a free to play game after all ! /S
Wait once M$ will put their greasy hands all over Activizion and you will see what awaits the "lucky" ones who will play this slot machine of a game. Sooooo Lame !

jznrpg1001d ago

They way it works is you give them money and more money and more money.

anast1000d ago

It's a true phenomenon that people haven't figured this out yet.

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