MikeB on 26 December 2007
@ Sky Render
Graphics only sell to a point. Eventually, you hit the point where further graphics upgrades just make the game look shinier and more detailed, but not necessarily better.
Just compare the graphics Ratchet & Clank on the PS2 to Tools of Destruction on the PS3, this not only relates to more details but also to more things going on at once, better physics, better lighting, etc.
Just play Uncharted or take a look at Killzone 2 demonstration videos, the improved lighting, attention to details amongst many other improvements surely add to the gaming experience.
if it can even be detected
Just watch footage of the above mentioned games. You will notice a huge upgrade even playing on a PAL or NTSC TV. I tested games like Super Stardust HD and Motorstorm on PAL TVs, they still look amazing and are much more impressive than similar PS2 games!
Sure God of War 1 and 2, Okami, Mario Galaxy and even Mario 64 all look good, IMO Super Mario World still looks good. But in for instance the God of War documentaries the developers explained that they had to cut cool game ideas due to techincal limitations which they should finally be able to implement on the PS3 with God of War 3.
