PS3 and its struggle with multiplatform FPS visuals

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BrayanA said:

Rock_on_2008 said:
Games that matter more : GTA IV, COD 4, Devil may Cry 4, Burnout Paradise City and Assassins Creed. All superior versions on the PS3.

Really?!?

Burnout Paradise City - minor advantage many advantages especially dedicated servers

Devil may Cry 4 - same! ps3 version superior, loads times are absolute minimal, and looks ultra crisp

COD 4 - same! dedicated servers on ps3, also free

Assassins Creed - 360 is better.
Gamespot - Xbox 360 Versus PlayStation 3 Graphics Comparison: Round 3 - Assassins Creed
http://www.gamespot.com/features/6191251/p-1.html?sid=6191251&page=1
"The game looks beautiful on both systems, but we did notice that the Xbox 360 has sharper textures with better 3D-depth simulation readily noticeable in the flat cobblestone streets. Edges look great in both games, as do graphical effects such as shadows, smoke, and lighting. The extra time it takes to install the game on the PlayStation 3 doesn't seem to give the console any benefits over the Xbox 360 in initial or subsequent loads of the game."

gamespot gave both 360 and ps3 version of game a 9/10, but during the comparison shots as expected gamespot didnt set the rgb setting on the ps3, hence the ps3 looking a bit washed out, ive played both versions and they are the same apart from what fanboy eyes want to see.

taken from gamespot review "There are few differences between the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions. PS3 owners are blessed with a slightly more solid frame rate, although the 360 version features a little more contrast in the lighting(set the rgb setting and it will look the same), so it's pretty much a wash. But regardless of which platform you go with, you'll have an amazing and unforgettable game. Assassin's Creed is the kind of game you tell your friends about, and one that should be in your collection. "

GTA IV - 360 is better.
360 - native 720p, AAx2
PS3 - 640p, no AA

http://forum.beyond3d.com/showthread.php?t=46242&page=26

most reviews claim ps3 version overall has the edge technically

Gamespot - Xbox 360 Versus PlayStation 3 Graphics Comparison: Round 3 - GTA IV
http://www.gamespot.com/features/6191251/p-3.html
"The PlayStation 3 has a nearly 10-minute-long installation sequence, which helps slightly in terms of in-game loads. However, saved games take equivalent periods of time to load on both machines. If we had to definitively pick a version, we'd go with the 360's rendition of the game for its crisper visuals"

no mention of a more realistic look to the game on ps3, no mention of really bad pop-up in places on 360 version

Videogamer - GTA 4: Xbox 360 vs. PS3 - 360 Wins

http://www.videogamer.com/features/article/29-04-2008-389.html
"if you own both consoles and want to buy the best version, we'd have to recommend the Xbox 360 game. While both games are more or less functionally the same, the Xbox 360 game looks significantly sharper to our eyes and features more natural lighting"

videogamer, totally fanboy site. no mention of really bad pop-up in places on 360 version, they dont know what there talking about, majority or reviewrs are agreed ps3 version has the technical edge.

Eurogamer - PS3 GTA IV almost certainly 630p
http://www.eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=134736
"The PlayStation 3 version of Grand Theft Auto IV almost certainly runs in 630p ... However, Eurogamer's Face-Off compiler and resident big-brain Rich Leadbetter says that while the PS3 version may be a touch blurrier, it's not necessarily inferior. Far from it, in fact ... the PS3's lower resolution serves to mask a lot of the nasty after effects"

even at 630p majority of reviewrs agree ps3 version has technical edge.