I did. To me it looks like it is working better. Never played it before tonight, so I'm experiencing it slowly in normal mode and then switching to Beast mode when I spot something potentially bad on the framerate side.
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PS4 firmware 4.50 add Boost Mode for PS4 Pro.
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I did. To me it looks like it is working better. Never played it before tonight, so I'm experiencing it slowly in normal mode and then switching to Beast mode when I spot something potentially bad on the framerate side.
KCroxtonJr
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Did you guys claiming BB never really had performance issues not ever try co-op? Even with just one other person there are some serious performance issues in some areas.
I don't think anybody can say whether or not boost modes helps with a "quick test" unless they know the exact spots with bad performance and/or do some MP.
I don't think anybody can say whether or not boost modes helps with a "quick test" unless they know the exact spots with bad performance and/or do some MP.
timmyp53
Member
Hmmm
davidwhangchoi
Member
nice
Bitch Pudding
Member
hm.
KyleOnTheRun
Member
The dense forest near White Orchard tends to bump down my framerate on PC, so that's a good testing area too.
Well, I think this is enough to push me to trade my OG ps4 in this weekend at gamestop and take advantage of that extra $50 deal currently going on. I started Until Dawn the other weekend and really like it, but the performance is pretty bad, so excited to play a potentially more stable version of it.
OK brb
So I don't know if this is Bloodborne on Boost Mode (the uploader never specified), but it does say PS4 Pro and was uploaded in the past two hours? Don't take this as hard fact, I'm just posting since someone else can maybe tell or confirm it. I'll edit this post if it's not real:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QrS86kOvVC8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QrS86kOvVC8
Yakuza 0 is really a 2015 game so this is very unlikely.
Also that's not how it works at all.
Digital Foundry: "We can go back on nearly every big PS4 release from before October 2016 and test Pro with or without Boost articles?"
Another reason (with Horizon) why I'll probably get a Pro this year
Do you know where in the world map the swamp is?
Lord Error
Insane For Sony
Usually when they zoom up to faces, to show more than one character, or outside when there's snow, framerate would tank. Pay attention to those moments.
Try Novigrad, that should be easier to find.
If a game has been pro patched it has already been unlocked and have access to the extra specs that beast mode provides.
P.s just got me beta code through the mail. Hell yeah.
Lan Dong Mik
And why would I want them?
KyleOnTheRun
Member
Southern and southeastern parts of Velen. Straight south from Crow's Perch, iirc.
Are you in the US?
timmyp53
Member
So you think a patch is out of the question for its western release. Imy almost certain it's being worked on.
Wow, this is really cool. Kinda wish I had signed up for the beta now. :/
You do realize the PS4 pro has more than twice the GPU power and decent CPU clock bump, right? The improvements will likely depend on how CPU-dependent a game is and whether or not any existing performance issues, if any, were related to the CPU or GPU. 30-60 is only really possible in GPU-bound games with unlocked framerate.
EDIT: Anyone try Killzone Shadowfall in unlocked framerate mode?
You do realize the PS4 pro has more than twice the GPU power and decent CPU clock bump, right? The improvements will likely depend on how CPU-dependent a game is and whether or not any existing performance issues, if any, were related to the CPU or GPU. 30-60 is only really possible in GPU-bound games with unlocked framerate.
EDIT: Anyone try Killzone Shadowfall in unlocked framerate mode?
Even if they did (which they won't), you can just not let the patch download/install, or delete it if you have the disc version.
Wishmaster92
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The bloodborne dream is dead?
Nobodies expecting that, but there's plenty here to be excited about judging from the few super early impressions we have.
The Evil Within - Performance is much, much better judging by the first 15-20 mins.
Yakuza 0 - No noticeable slowdown while running around the city like before.
Bloodborne - Much better load times but not noticing much difference otherwise.
Batman: Arkham Knight - Smooth as butter.
The Witcher 3 is still unfortunately downloading, as are a few other titles.
Yakuza 0 - No noticeable slowdown while running around the city like before.
Bloodborne - Much better load times but not noticing much difference otherwise.
Batman: Arkham Knight - Smooth as butter.
The Witcher 3 is still unfortunately downloading, as are a few other titles.
Going to Crow's perch then!
timmyp53
Member
Nah xb one s isn't a significant boost spec wise compared to a pro.
Nothing slight about it, from the reports. This is basically what we hoped from the Scorpio for passive boosts. It seems like almost all games tested are hitting their cap. It's incredible.
I super appreciate the S upgrades, so this is just insanity.
BRING IT ON
Nope. EU/UK!
Do I really need to multi-quote all the "60fps Bloodborne!" posts? lol
The "frame-pacing may fix thanks to boosted hardware" dream is dead.
Though the game may/should still run better overall as it does experience frame drops at some points.
Xbox One S had very minor GPU upclock. Pro has a masive resource boost, potential for big framerate boost is strong for every game. Some will be limited by CPU processing or drawcalls [CPU got ~30% overclock], while others will be limited by GPU processing [2.3x boost over base PS4], or memory bandwith.
Beast mode will be much more noticeable than very mild bump that Xbox One S offers.
Haha, perfect.
The impressions we already have suggest it's a much better improvement than xbone to xbone s. Why wouldn't it be?
2blackcats
Member
Hopefully
Different situations
The Xbox One S is very slightly faster than the original
There's a pretty huge gap between the PS4 and the Pro hardware wise
And nobody's expecting 30 fps capped games to run at 60
Is isnt in White Ochard then?
RaoulDukeGonzo
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This boost mode alone has made me want to get back into the Witcher 3.
Now all I need is to get accepted to the beta!
Now all I need is to get accepted to the beta!
KyleOnTheRun
Member
If any beta testers happen to also play FF14, I'd be curious what the extra CPU and GPU power lends to that game. The cap is 60, but it frequently sits anywhere between 25 and 45, so should be tangible benefit.
show me your skeleton
Member
it's crazy that this and the external storage was just added in via a beta firmware update, with absolutely no fanfare.
kristianity77
Member
Sorry, I meant 60 for Oddworld. Screen tearing is still in Sleeping Dogs for me but its very minor, and only when driving, never on foot.
Just had a quick test of 2 others
The Talos Principle is much smoother now also.
Arcania - Now a seemingly solid 30FPS. You lot at GAF have no idea how much this makes me happy! haha! (seriously, its quite underrated!)
Like I said...I'm not going to take the time to do it...But there are a handful of "60fps Bloodborne" posts on the very first page of the thread lol