The Economist: "The newest games consoles look underpowered and similar to PCs."

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Pemalite said:

S.T.A.G.E. said:
Everyone knows that most people wouldn't be able to afford a console that is a major leap in power and graphics, but these consoles are not a minor leap in graphics either. They are about as powerful as a high powered PC which means they will last three years before they truly get pushed. The great thing about consoles is you get to ease yourself into gaming and amass a unique library of published games from the east and west, whilst enjoying entertainment and online gaming with your friends. Not saying PC doesn't have these things, but its just not the same.

Why do people keep saying that the consoles are equivalent to a high powered PC? They're not. It's a mix of Mid/low-range stuff.

Current gen consoles are at low graphics, the Wii U is around that level and the coming consoles are around high. The developers of Battlefield 4 confirmed the ultra graphics is basically unique to the PC version of Battlefield. The PS4 and Xbox One versions will basically be the equivalent of high graphics on the PC, while finally allowing people to enjoy the full scalable experience with the same amount of characters that PC gamers are already used to. Current gen versions can barely hold the same amount of characters on the map, let alone the graphics.