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1080p 30fps 258 37.34%
 
720p 60fps 393 56.87%
 
lol vidu gamez r 4 chums 36 5.21%
 
Total:687

depends on the game



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1280X720 60FPS and 1920X1080 30FPS aren't really the comparisons that people should be making because 60FPS is 2X the pixels per second compared to 30FPS, where as 1080p is 2.25X the pixels per second compared to the game running in 720p.

A better comparison at equal the level of demand would be a resolution higher than 720p at 60FPS vs 1080p 30FPS.

It depends entirely on the game, in an open world, slow RPG or turn based game then the lower frame rate wouldn't be as jarring in a direct comparison, but in fighting games, racers and fast paced shooters or games with way more fast moving action on screen then I would say whatever is achievable at the highest possible resolution at 60FPS is better, somewhere between 1280X720 and 1600X900 at 60FPS would be a better comparison.

Another factor is whether it's a locked frame rate or a fluctuating one. Personally I'd prefer a locked frame rate, even if it's lower than a wildly fluctuating one with higher peaks, regardless of the game.

Hell last gen Halo 4 was only 30FPS, but it was a rock solid, unwavering 30FPS, that with the benefits of a far higher native resolution, that well and truly fills the screen is a much better option for me.

TBH though it's down to the developers exactly where they want to use the resources on the hardware they're building their game on. Vote with your wallet, otherwise IMO you wouldn't tell an artist to change how sharp they make the lines of their painting, it's their invention, they made it, if you don't like it then don't buy the game, just like you wouldn't buy the painting if you thought it had too defined lines or something of the like.



ExplodingBlock said:

Which do you prefer and why?

I personally think 720p 60fps is better

I would rather have smoother gameplay than better looking textures...

But what says you? (Is that even English...)

It depends from the genre. I prefer 60fps in racing simulation, while I prefer max details, better textures, effects, draw distance, physics, collision system, etc. at 30fps.

Also, this argument is valid if you apply this on the same hardware.  let's say, it's better 1080p/30fps for a PS4 game or 900p/60fps ? Or even 1080p/60fps with less details ?  The only thing I know is that PS4 still gives you the option of 1080p/60fps on demanding games(1st party developers), while a WiiU can only dream about it.



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Nate4Drake said:
ExplodingBlock said:

Which do you prefer and why?

I personally think 720p 60fps is better

I would rather have smoother gameplay than better looking textures...

But what says you? (Is that even English...)

It depends from the genre. I prefer 60fps in racing simulation, while I prefer max details, better textures, effects, draw distance, physics, collision system, etc. at 30fps.

Also, this argument is valid if you apply this on the same hardware.  let's say, it's better 1080p/30fps for a PS4 game or 900p/60fps ? Or even 1080p/60fps with less details ?  The only thing I know is that PS4 still gives you the option of 1080p/60fps on demanding games(1st party developers), while a WiiU can only dream about it.

The more demanding PS4 games are still sub-1080/60fps.



As much as I hate choppy games with terrible input lag, I can't see anything in some muddied up low res game.
That's why on PC I will always opt for 1080p60 with greatly reduced effects rather than 720p60 on ultra.

I need my game to be crisp.



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curl-6 said:
Nate4Drake said:
ExplodingBlock said:

Which do you prefer and why?

I personally think 720p 60fps is better

I would rather have smoother gameplay than better looking textures...

But what says you? (Is that even English...)

It depends from the genre. I prefer 60fps in racing simulation, while I prefer max details, better textures, effects, draw distance, physics, collision system, etc. at 30fps.

Also, this argument is valid if you apply this on the same hardware.  let's say, it's better 1080p/30fps for a PS4 game or 900p/60fps ? Or even 1080p/60fps with less details ?  The only thing I know is that PS4 still gives you the option of 1080p/60fps on demanding games(1st party developers), while a WiiU can only dream about it.

The more demanding PS4 games are still sub-1080/60fps.

In fact, I said PS4 still gives you the chances to have a demanding game at 1080p/60fps, if properly developed by a 1st party dev. Do you know what chances means ? it takes time to fully squeeze a new piece of hardware, and as I said, PS4 gives you the chance. WiiU can only dream about, for obvious reasons.



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I honestly don't care, but i would choose framerate over graphics/resolution (whatever it is called)



720p/60fps all day, every day, every way, and every game.



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Nate4Drake said:
curl-6 said:
Nate4Drake said:
ExplodingBlock said:

Which do you prefer and why?

I personally think 720p 60fps is better

I would rather have smoother gameplay than better looking textures...

But what says you? (Is that even English...)

It depends from the genre. I prefer 60fps in racing simulation, while I prefer max details, better textures, effects, draw distance, physics, collision system, etc. at 30fps.

Also, this argument is valid if you apply this on the same hardware.  let's say, it's better 1080p/30fps for a PS4 game or 900p/60fps ? Or even 1080p/60fps with less details ?  The only thing I know is that PS4 still gives you the option of 1080p/60fps on demanding games(1st party developers), while a WiiU can only dream about it.

The more demanding PS4 games are still sub-1080/60fps.

In fact, I said PS4 still gives you the chances to have a demanding game at 1080p/60fps, if properly developed by a 1st party dev. Do you know what chances means ? it takes time to fully squeeze a new piece of hardware, and as I said, PS4 gives you the chance. WiiU can only dream about, for obvious reasons.

The most demanding PS4 games will always be sub-1080/60fps though. When you make a game at those specs, there is less power available to be spent on other things.



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