New Graphics comparison?

Cooper · 15 Jun 2007 at 16:42

Any of these Multiformat console releases are going to use exactly the same set of texture assets at the exact same resolution.

Any differences will be down to the quality of the drivers in terms of AA/AF levels.

Seeing as the PS3 and 360 basically have high end PC gfx cards from 2005 in them, its the same old argument Pc owners have over image quality between ATI (360) and PS3 (Nvidia).

To my eyes, ATI has always had the better image quality when it comes to AA and AF, hence why for the most part the 360 shots look better to me.

In terms of Gfx, i dont think there is hardly any difference in capability, i.e number of polygons on screen between the two consoles.

But i dont think anyone disputes that the PS3 Cell CPU does have more grunt than the 360's CPU.

Phalanx · 15 Jun 2007 at 16:56

Kojak said:
People need to go back to just enjoying the games and stop concentrating on which console's games look fractionally better in my opinion.

People need to stop saying exactly this altogether.

When will people learn, most of us actually do care more for the graphics than the gameplay?

I mean, is it really that frickin' difficult to see?!

Kojak · 15 Jun 2007 at 20:42

Phalanx said:
People need to stop saying exactly this altogether.

When will people learn, most of us actually do care more for the graphics than the gameplay?

I mean, is it really that frickin' difficult to see?!

Either that's an attempt at sarcasm or you are a very shallow person. I didn't say graphics weren't important. If you read my quote is says 'look fractionally better' meaning the very slight differences between those 360 and PS3 games. I'm not saying we should all put up with Wii standard graphics from our costa plenty consoles only that being fussed over a 1-3% difference in graphical quality is pointless in my opinion.

Kreeeee · 15 Jun 2007 at 20:45

Phalanx said:
People need to stop saying exactly this altogether.

When will people learn, most of us actually do care more for the graphics than the gameplay?

I mean, is it really that frickin' difficult to see?!

Let's hope no one does stop saying that. We need games for gaming, not movies.

msmalls74 · 15 Jun 2007 at 23:32

Just had a look at it again, why are they using the PS3 with component and not HDMI? I wonder if thats why i see so much difference between the games and there screen shots? Not sure how much difference there is between HDMI and component but surely if you have a HD TV and a PS3 your going to use a HDMI lead. I would have thought Gamespot would have had a HDMI cable about somewhere or was there another reason why they chose not to use HDMI? hmmm

cheets64 · 15 Jun 2007 at 23:48

If I was looking for a console and if the choice was £200 console or £425 console from them screenshots I know what I would go for.

The PS3 is just not giving out any amazing graphical games to justify its price tag, maybe in 2008 but not at the moment.

Margaret · 15 Jun 2007 at 23:49

msmalls74 said:
if you have a HD TV and a PS3 your going to use a HDMI lead. I would have thought Gamespot would have had a HDMI cable about somewhere or was there another reason why they chose not to use HDMI? hmmm

Not all HDTV's have HDMI though, and I'm guessing they did component vs component to make it "fair".

Big Bernard · 15 Jun 2007 at 23:54

chris_87 said:
Some of the pics look really poor quality, I have Virtua Tennis on the PS3 and it looks A LOT sharper than in the pictures they used.

Yep, I agree with you. No way PS3 Virtua Tennis looks like that on my telly.

msmalls74 · 15 Jun 2007 at 23:58

Jihad said:
Not all HDTV's have HDMI though, and I'm guessing they did component vs component to make it "fair".

Ok fair point bout the TVs, but i dont think removing one of the added features of the PS3 over a non elite 360 makes it fair. I think it would be a fairer if they used an Elite over HDMI with a PS3 with HDMI.

GarethDW · 16 Jun 2007 at 02:48

Phalanx said:
When will people learn, most of us actually do care more for the graphics than the gameplay?

You forgot to add a smiley of some sort to show that you're really not serious when you say that... at least I hope you're not.

Margaret · 16 Jun 2007 at 03:32

msmalls74 said:
Ok fair point bout the TVs, but i dont think removing one of the added features of the PS3 over a non elite 360 makes it fair. I think it would be a fairer if they used an Elite over HDMI with a PS3 with HDMI.

Will probably be a newer comparison out when GTA is released using the 360 Elite I guess.

Joebob · 16 Jun 2007 at 10:23

cheets64 said:
If I was looking for a console and if the choice was £200 console or £425 console from them screenshots I know what I would go for.

The PS3 is just not giving out any amazing graphical games to justify its price tag, maybe in 2008 but not at the moment.

The extra cost of the PS3 has never been about graphics though. You are paying for extra hardware with BD player and Cell and also you are paying for the better build quality, but the graphics are slightly behind the 360 IMO.

"andy" · 16 Jun 2007 at 10:51

Big Bernard said:
Yep, I agree with you. No way PS3 Virtua Tennis looks like that on my telly.

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