What we can say is that the video above does show that we're finally starting to hit a better balance point between the Xbox 360 and PlayStation. This is a far cry from the Madden '08 comparison video where the differences were pretty clear even in an internet quality video. We'll take this as a good sign that we're moving away from having obvious performance differences and gamers can choose their multiplatform games based on controller preference and (if important) online experience.
Call of Duty 4's Xbox 360 vs. PS3 comparison video
by Alexander Sliwinski 
on Nov 8th 2007 3:28PM
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What we can say is that the video above does show that we're finally starting to hit a better balance point between the Xbox 360 and PlayStation. This is a far cry from the Madden '08 comparison video where the differences were pretty clear even in an internet quality video. We'll take this as a good sign that we're moving away from having obvious performance differences and gamers can choose their multiplatform games based on controller preference and (if important) online experience.
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Posted: Nov 8th 2007 4:02PM (Unverified) said
Eurogamer has made new (fifth) X360 vs PS3 multiplatform games comparation.
Virtua Fighter 5
SKATE
Transformers: The Game
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Colin McRae: DiRT
Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer
SEGA Rally
FIFA 08
Much more interesting read.
Old ones:
http://www.eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=78963
http://www.eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=75856
www.eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=74502
www.eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=84655
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Virtua Fighter 5
SKATE
Transformers: The Game
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Colin McRae: DiRT
Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer
SEGA Rally
FIFA 08
Much more interesting read.
Old ones:
http://www.eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=78963
http://www.eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=75856
www.eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=74502
www.eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=84655
Posted: Nov 8th 2007 4:03PM (Unverified) said
Posted: Nov 8th 2007 6:53PM (Unverified) said
Posted: Nov 12th 2007 2:42AM (Unverified) said
i hope you guys are kidding about no difference. there are huge differences. look at the sunroof, on the beginning, the 360 has more variations and more contrast. on the "bog" stage, the big ass smoke on the left, is dull with no texture on the ps3 and on the 360 is lumped up like smoke from an explosion. all throughout the video. if you pause when they are on the same frame, the 360 clearly has more contrast on doesn't look as washed out and dark as the ps3 version. this is just a matter of preference. but i like contrast and saturation because it gives it a filmy look. the ps3 looks washed out with no contrast. please pay attention to the video. and pause it to study the difference. thank you
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Posted: Nov 8th 2007 3:35PM LaughingTarget said
Hmm, absolutely no difference. If I didn't have a monster PC, I'd have gone 360 for the better controller, though the PS3 would have been less noisy.
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Posted: Nov 8th 2007 4:22PM (Unverified) said
This game was playable on my 5 year old PC with settings on normal @ 1680x1050. They played it safe so all systems would be very similar. The comparisons video's, in my opinion, are worthless. This isn't crysis we're talking about, here.
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Posted: Nov 8th 2007 4:24PM (Unverified) said
Sorry, my post wasn't aimed at your post, LaughingTarget.
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Posted: Nov 8th 2007 3:48PM Shagittarius said
Yeah I want to see the compaison to the PC version.
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Posted: Nov 8th 2007 3:36PM (Unverified) said
OMG... how DARE they make an equally good game on both systems (and dont short change consumers).... how dare they!
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Posted: Nov 8th 2007 3:41PM NaeemTHM said
Remember the days when every game released for the PS2 and Xbox was better on Xbox? The graphics were far superior and there was usually an extra level or some kinda extra content thrown in.
And yet the PS2 crushed the xbox like an ant. Go figure...
My point is that is really doesn't matter which system has the better graphics or more unlockable stuff. It's the install base. The system in more homes will always win.
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And yet the PS2 crushed the xbox like an ant. Go figure...
My point is that is really doesn't matter which system has the better graphics or more unlockable stuff. It's the install base. The system in more homes will always win.
Posted: Nov 8th 2007 3:48PM borland502 said
Fair enough Naeem. The spiffy hard drive feature didn't save it either. Still, for certain games it was the only system in town.
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Posted: Nov 8th 2007 4:08PM (Unverified) said
@Naeem. Indeed. Thank god there are more xbox's in peoples homes now, eh?
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Posted: Nov 8th 2007 3:37PM (Unverified) said
PS3 has slightly better textures and a slightly different hue (developers confirmed this). It's good though. The difference is neglible. This means the PS3 has finally caught up to the 360 in visuals.
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Posted: Nov 8th 2007 3:47PM Pureshooter said
Only when Infinity Ward is the developer. They may have confirmed a different hue, but not better textures.
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Posted: Nov 8th 2007 4:33PM Ranus Studios said
I think I caught one slightly higher-res texture on the PS3 when he was climbing a ladder. I think.
Suffice it to say I will not be buying this on either system, for I am already prepared to spend too much money on other games. If I do, it'll probably be on the 360. Controller's comfier.
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Suffice it to say I will not be buying this on either system, for I am already prepared to spend too much money on other games. If I do, it'll probably be on the 360. Controller's comfier.
Posted: Nov 8th 2007 4:47PM Dummy00001 said
> If anyone can NOTICE a texture difference, they need a medal..or a life
Difference in textures is pretty apparent. First what looks very different - is glass in car. After that it all looks different. Can't say what's better - even HD version isn't sufficient for that.
Difference in lighting is also very apparent. Hardly can say what's better: Xbox360 shadows looks sharper, on PS3 were more smaller shadows - but also less glitter.
Subjective perception: PS3 is better. (Disclaimer: PC/Wii gamer.)
But again, video compression - even on HD file - made the whole discussion moot.
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Difference in textures is pretty apparent. First what looks very different - is glass in car. After that it all looks different. Can't say what's better - even HD version isn't sufficient for that.
Difference in lighting is also very apparent. Hardly can say what's better: Xbox360 shadows looks sharper, on PS3 were more smaller shadows - but also less glitter.
Subjective perception: PS3 is better. (Disclaimer: PC/Wii gamer.)
But again, video compression - even on HD file - made the whole discussion moot.
Posted: Nov 8th 2007 11:04PM (Unverified) said
check the rain out ... xbox has it hands down ... better color, framerate, depth of field
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Posted: Nov 9th 2007 2:41AM hey buddy said
I own both (friends on PS3 to play with, achievements and other friends on the 360) and after comparing both on two seperate TVs, the PS3 one looks ever-so-slightly better, with a crisper over-all feel, while the 360 is mildly duller. Are the slightly better visuals worth not having rumble (yet) and missing out on a larger installed base of players to go up against in online multiplayer? I can't answer that for you, but that's also the fanboy way to look at things. The reality is some people just own one of the systems, they're not buying the other anytime soon, and they just want a good game on what they own. And that's what this game is: excellent on both platforms.
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Posted: Nov 9th 2007 11:00AM hey buddy said
Colin: "GT" ? Something on your mind that was just too long to type out?
Heh heh. Why would I make that up? I was as curious as anyone reading this thread, and I owned both. So my friend and I did a/b tests for 30 minutes like nerds. And that is what we determined. Minimal graphic advantage: PS3.
http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd74/photoruckus2/bothsystems.jpg
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Heh heh. Why would I make that up? I was as curious as anyone reading this thread, and I owned both. So my friend and I did a/b tests for 30 minutes like nerds. And that is what we determined. Minimal graphic advantage: PS3.
http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd74/photoruckus2/bothsystems.jpg
Posted: Nov 8th 2007 3:39PM Wyvernlink said
I think that the PS3 was slightly better at the darker spots but the 360 was better in the lighter ones, of course I could be imagining the differences.
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Posted: Nov 8th 2007 3:47PM LaughingTarget said
So, you're pretty much saying the PS3 just shows all of the game's colors well.
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Posted: Nov 8th 2007 3:49PM (Unverified) said
You guys are fucking kidding me right? Stop trying to find differences, they look EXACTLY THE FUCKING SAME. SHUT UP, ALL OF YOU.
And someone from joystiq, please, for the love of God, convince corporate to restrict ads that make NOISE. How the fuck does Mini expect to sell cars when all they're doing is annoying the shit out of potential buyers and making us hate their guts.
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And someone from joystiq, please, for the love of God, convince corporate to restrict ads that make NOISE. How the fuck does Mini expect to sell cars when all they're doing is annoying the shit out of potential buyers and making us hate their guts.
Posted: Nov 8th 2007 3:52PM (Unverified) said
The 360 version looks sooo much better, why waste your money on the crappy ps3 one...
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Posted: Nov 8th 2007 4:03PM Vegeta has a ps3 said
umm...what?
Dude there is absolutely no difference. Stop kidding yourself.
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Dude there is absolutely no difference. Stop kidding yourself.
Posted: Nov 8th 2007 11:24PM (Unverified) said
Joking joking... I just don;t understand why they put these out other than to get my first response.
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Posted: Nov 8th 2007 3:53PM Friend said
I think I saw a few better textures on the Xbox version, I'm thinking mainly of this time where it showed this mustached dude's face, the face texture looked a little less pale and slightly more... textured. Ps3 had some better lighting in spots, but i think the 360 generally looked a smidge better. Really though, if you switched between with maybe a 20 second break, you wouldn't notice any differences whatsoever. Maybe side by side you can tell a tiny thing, but the reality is that they both look great. I'd be interested to see how it looks on a high end pc.
In other news, I'm debating weather to go with the 360 or pc version, I have a pc that can run it at max settings, but I generally enjoy xbox live's multiplayer over pc's. The pc version is cheaper, but the 360 comes with achievements, which in my opinion add a fair deal of fun to games. I use the same monitor and speakers for both my 360 and pc, (22 inch samsung 226bw, Creative GigaWorks ProGamer G550W) so that's not a deciding factor.
Any thoughts?
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In other news, I'm debating weather to go with the 360 or pc version, I have a pc that can run it at max settings, but I generally enjoy xbox live's multiplayer over pc's. The pc version is cheaper, but the 360 comes with achievements, which in my opinion add a fair deal of fun to games. I use the same monitor and speakers for both my 360 and pc, (22 inch samsung 226bw, Creative GigaWorks ProGamer G550W) so that's not a deciding factor.
Any thoughts?
Posted: Nov 8th 2007 3:54PM LaughingTarget said
I'd say the 360 version. The game is farily short and the multiplayer is just to derivitive to rush out and buy it just for that. Console games keep their value longer, so you could sell it off for a smaller loss than the PC version.
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Posted: Nov 8th 2007 3:54PM (Unverified) said
There is no difference that matters. If you're seeing difference and think it matters you should go kill yourself.
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Posted: Nov 8th 2007 3:54PM llllFlREBlRDllll said
I can notice very little differences on both versions of the games. PS3's has a little more definition and color while the 360's has a little more lighting effects, but pretty much people might not notice these differences and say the games look identical.
Looks like the PS3 is finally showing what it has... for once...
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Looks like the PS3 is finally showing what it has... for once...
Posted: Nov 8th 2007 3:58PM (Unverified) said
I have both a 360 and PS3 and I went 360 for COD4 for the rumble.
Would have gone PS3 if the DualShock 3 was out. The noise of the 360 is a bit annoying if you aren't cranking your stereo when you play games.
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Would have gone PS3 if the DualShock 3 was out. The noise of the 360 is a bit annoying if you aren't cranking your stereo when you play games.
Posted: Nov 8th 2007 4:02PM baby sea tuna said
True, but this is one game you don't wanna play quietly.
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Posted: Nov 8th 2007 4:26PM (Unverified) said
You clearly don't have a sick 2-year old in the house, trying to sleep while you play :D
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Posted: Nov 8th 2007 4:00PM (Unverified) said
"The PS3 has finally caught up to the 360 as far as visuals go"
Shouldnt it have been ahead in the first place? Since it has the all mighty "Cell" When the original Xbox first came out all the multiplat games looked better on it right off the bat. Same shoulda been for PS3 if all the crap they wear spreading was true. Anyway Im done. Glad to see the PS3 does finally have a winner on there. I would still get it for 360 for the controls, online and achievements =)
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Shouldnt it have been ahead in the first place? Since it has the all mighty "Cell" When the original Xbox first came out all the multiplat games looked better on it right off the bat. Same shoulda been for PS3 if all the crap they wear spreading was true. Anyway Im done. Glad to see the PS3 does finally have a winner on there. I would still get it for 360 for the controls, online and achievements =)
Posted: Nov 8th 2007 4:07PM llllFlREBlRDllll said
Hehe, with someone with an avatar like that, I can totally bet you would.
But to be honest, I would get it for PC, but since I can't afford the specs yet, I prefer to wait until the 360's version comes here. Cheaper, more comfortable controllers (not as comfy as M+K, but still like it), and not much of a graphics snob so... yeah.
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But to be honest, I would get it for PC, but since I can't afford the specs yet, I prefer to wait until the 360's version comes here. Cheaper, more comfortable controllers (not as comfy as M+K, but still like it), and not much of a graphics snob so... yeah.
Posted: Nov 8th 2007 4:56PM borland502 said
"Shouldnt it have been ahead in the first place?"
Not always, since the graphics card is independent of the cell. Making games look and feel better than the 360 takes more work than just porting it over just enough to play.
The PS3 has a vastly more powerful processor ...and here is the key...for certain types of problems. Otherwise it the main core is less powerful than the 360's three. So if devs can't, or won't, adapt to the SPE architecture...then the PS3 performs worse than the 360.
A lot hinges on the fact that devs are "just beginning" to make use of the Cell. Beyond that they need demo games illustrating the benefits of a tuned game. In the meantime, games like COD4 at least tell other developers that making a multi-platform game is sensible.
As someone pointed out earlier, the Xbox had better specs. But the difference wasn't overwhelming enough to displace the PS2 lead. Sony needs the Cell to be a key difference over time.
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Not always, since the graphics card is independent of the cell. Making games look and feel better than the 360 takes more work than just porting it over just enough to play.
The PS3 has a vastly more powerful processor ...and here is the key...for certain types of problems. Otherwise it the main core is less powerful than the 360's three. So if devs can't, or won't, adapt to the SPE architecture...then the PS3 performs worse than the 360.
A lot hinges on the fact that devs are "just beginning" to make use of the Cell. Beyond that they need demo games illustrating the benefits of a tuned game. In the meantime, games like COD4 at least tell other developers that making a multi-platform game is sensible.
As someone pointed out earlier, the Xbox had better specs. But the difference wasn't overwhelming enough to displace the PS2 lead. Sony needs the Cell to be a key difference over time.
Posted: Nov 8th 2007 4:02PM (Unverified) said
Who cares!!!!
Look at the size of MY manhood while your at it.
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Look at the size of MY manhood while your at it.
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