GTA IV: PS3/360 comparison
2008-04-29 10:50:02 by BlimBlim
Here is that much (?) awaited time, the video comparison of both PS3 and 360 versions of Grand Theft Auto IV by Dot50cal. And in the end, the differences seem to be totally meaningless. Some speak about aliased shadows, 630p and other niceties, but what I see here is a slight difference in tint. But I guess fanboys will find much to argue about anyway.
We'll do another video showing what should (or not?) be the big difference between the game, the famous pop-ins.
Comparison by Dot50cal
Since 1077 Days
2008-04-29 23:20:16
why compare only cut scenes they don't show any difference
Since 1103 Days
2008-04-29 23:35:11
Both look like crap, why even bother.
Since 471 Days
2008-04-30 00:02:26
Kids need to get your priorities straight...acting like pseudo-intellectual modern art critics rather than gamers.
Who gives a shit?
Excitebike was 8-bit, the game rocked and had nothing to do with the graphics, so blow all this pretentiousness out your ass and get a life - or get gaming.
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Since 883 Days
2008-04-30 01:01:14
I got the PS3 version.
Was getting the 360's, but my mate got the RROD so I got the PS3 one and gave him a lend of my 360 till he gets it back. Didn't really make a difference to me. But compareing them ysing my PS3 with HDMI and 360 with the VGA cable ( using the component they both looked the same ) the 360 looked less colourful but had really good AA. The PS3's did have better pop in's. But it don't matter yer still gonna play it ... right?
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Since 883 Days
2008-04-30 01:11:47 In reply to crookedmind (2008-04-30 00:02:26)
Who gives a shit?
Excitebike was 8-bit, the game rocked and had nothing to do with the graphics, so blow all this pretentiousness out your ass and get a life - or get gaming.
Thanks =].
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Since 167 Days
2008-04-30 01:18:31
Another winner for 360.
http://www.videogamer.com/videos/player.html?vid=1...
Since 941 Days
2008-04-30 02:00:02 In reply to n00bpwner (2008-04-30 01:18:31)
http://www.videogamer.com/videos/player.html?vid=1...
Since 873 Days
2008-04-30 02:12:04 In reply to Grym (2008-04-30 02:00:02)
The 360 version has superior AA/Resolution/framerate/Sharpness, PS3 version handles texture pop in better and loads slightly faster.
The PS3 version looks blurry but has an overall warmer look, but you can make the 360 version the same by adjusting the saturation on the options to give it a warmer feel, If you prefer that kinda thing that is.
Since 535 Days
2008-04-30 02:54:30
Sorry guys time to add my 2cents right at the end, stop worrying if your playing it already you own the console or consoles you prefer anyway, i got the 360 version as we have 4 in the flat and it was the logical choice as i dont know anyone with a PS3, yet.. lol.
stop worrying turn on your console play the game its bad ass lots of fun
Since 334 Days
2008-04-30 04:56:45
Well in the video the PS3 version looks better, but on big resolution screens despite the fizzy edges 360 looks better I can't tell though.
I think the Softer edges of the PS3 version suits the game better, and overuse of effects is a technique more devs should be relying on. It was the basis for Shadow of the Colossus, and that game was truly beautiful.
Bernard Pavot
Since 428 Days
2008-04-30 05:38:11 In reply to skyform (2008-04-29 23:35:11)
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Since 971 Days
2008-04-30 06:00:04 In reply to Grym (2008-04-30 02:00:02)
Since 313 Days
2008-04-30 06:28:21
update:
gta4 360 = 720p 2xaa
gta4 ps3 = 640p no aa
http://forum.beyond3d.com/showpost.php?p=1154740&p...
http://forum.beyond3d.com/showpost.php?p=1154758&p...
Since 971 Days
2008-04-30 06:56:55 In reply to McDragon (2008-04-30 06:28:21)
gta4 360 = 720p 2xaa
gta4 ps3 = 640p no aa
http://forum.beyond3d.com/showpost.php?p=1154740&p...
http://forum.beyond3d.com/showpost.php?p=1154758&p...
Since 841 Days
2008-04-30 09:44:07 In reply to Real720 (2008-04-30 06:56:55)
@ above
The PS3 Version is upscaling which results in the 'blurry', or vaseline look it has, which results in hiding the aliasing.
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Since 167 Days
2008-04-30 11:17:50 In reply to NeoNemesis (2008-04-30 09:44:07)
The PS3 Version is upscaling which results in the 'blurry', or vaseline look it has, which results in hiding the aliasing.
And now with GTA4, with the rumored 100 million dollars spent on development alone (most of which on NASA engineers decoding teh Cell, no doubt), and all that experience developing on notoriously complicated Sony hardware, not to mention the extra development time spent on PS3 because of the delay, there's just no logical reason the PS3 version should be technically inferior--not unless teh Cell was simply over-hyped to sell units. But I think most of us already knew that.
I recall Sony claiming PS2 would render Toy Story graphics in real-time. Anyone else? I think they must have been talking about just playing the actual Toy Story DVD... This gen is no different. I'm just glad news like this eventually gets out and more people wake-up to reality.
Since 841 Days
2008-04-30 11:47:23
@ above
lol Yea once 640p, and no AA got out there it got bad, all sites are reporting it. Seriously all this misinformation from the journalists should be fixed with a re-review, but all this info is getting out there, so w/e. Oh, from what people have played of both are having more framerate issues in the PS3 version then the 360 one. And, 60gb/20gb PS3 users are having there game crash/freeze on them(sadly), R* is releasing a patch for it. Anywho,get w/e version and have fun.
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Since 560 Days
2008-04-30 12:10:34 In reply to skyform (2008-04-29 23:35:11)
Since 303 Days
2008-04-30 20:00:23
The PS3 seem to be the better version here(for once). Anyway does it matter? No. Just buy it for whatever console you want and have fun.
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Since 521 Days
2008-04-30 20:00:46
The PS3 version looks awful in that video-gamer vid, it just looks so blurry and low res, the difference isn't as bad in the 720p vid though but the 360 version does seem to be sharper and have slightly higher res textures.
Bernard Pavot
Since 428 Days
2008-05-01 00:01:09
No matter what, GTA IV is one hell of a game, and THAT IS ALL THAT SHOULD MATTER. I can't believe the fanboy wars erupting each time a big budget multiplatform game is released. At least, it won't happen again soon *hopes*.
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Since 167 Days
2008-05-01 00:26:25 In reply to Kudgel (2008-05-01 00:01:09)
Since 165 Days
2008-05-01 06:13:39 In reply to n00bpwner (2008-04-30 11:17:50)
I came to this site to see if I could find a good comparison between the two versions of the game and find this obvious xbot fangirl ranting about Sony's apparent woes and misrepresenting whom said what about achieving toy story 2 quality graphics. And I quote:
"Gates said the 3-D chips in the Xbox would be three times faster than anything on the market and offer nearly unlimited graphical visuals. "We're approaching the level of detail seen in Toy Story 2," he said, referring to the computer-generated kids film from Disney/Pixar."
http://www.wired.com/science/discoveries/news/2001...
It's kind of sad and pathetic you can't get something as old as this right. As many people have pointed out here, the two versions look and play nearly identical with differences appealing only to personal taste. The 360 version is slightly sharper with a blue, more natural light but suffers from pop in problems. The PS3 has an HDD install which reduces load times and has an upscaled image that also employs filtering and has better frame rate. The only real advantage the 360 has is the extra DLC, which I'm sure ms will charge gamers out the wazoo for. It's funny how you rant about the upscaling - how quickly you have forgotten Halo 3? PGR3? CoD4 was upscaled and it looks stellar, so really, what does it matter? Just enjoy the game, on whichever console you have.
He can also
ban your ass!
Since 1129 Days
2008-05-01 07:23:12
While I mostly agree with the overall point of your post revengine, keep in mind that many people own both platforms and these types of comparisons may be helpful to them. It's not just fanboy fodder.
Since 945 Days
2008-05-01 13:21:13
the difference is very minor, I own the 360 version and to tell you the truth, I dont really notice the popup, and this is the first time I play a GTA game with great framerate overall.
Maybe it has something to do with the dvd drive.. some load faster than others right?