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[shandy706]

It would be nice if any positives for each system were bold.

I'm trying to decide between a sellable physical/rentable X1 copy or waiting on a cheap PC copy down the road.

 

[TheDude108]

Again, DX12 + better tools + 10% more power from dropping Kinect = more powerful than PS4. I mean PS4 is only like 40% more powerful if that, but once DX12 is used that drops to like 20% then the 10% from dropping kinect and then better tools = equal or more powerful. I'd imagine the better tools would make it more powerful TBH.

That's not even including the power of the cloud. I'm willing to bet Assassin's Creed Unity will run better on Xbox One than PS4 and PC.

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[RetroStu]

Again, DX12 + better tools + 10% more power from dropping Kinect = more powerful than PS4. I mean PS4 is only like 40% more powerful if that, but once DX12 is used that drops to like 20% then the 10% from dropping kinect and then better tools = equal or more powerful. I'd imagine the better tools would make it more powerful TBH.

That's not even including the power of the cloud. I'm willing to bet Assassin's Creed Unity will run better on Xbox One than PS4 and PC.

Pretty good attempt up until that point. Never talk about 'the power of the cloud' when attempting to wum people, its too obvious.

 

[Markitron]

Again, DX12 + better tools + 10% more power from dropping Kinect = more powerful than PS4. I mean PS4 is only like 40% more powerful if that, but once DX12 is used that drops to like 20% then the 10% from dropping kinect and then better tools = equal or more powerful. I'd imagine the better tools would make it more powerful TBH.

That's not even including the power of the cloud. I'm willing to bet Assassin's Creed Unity will run better on Xbox One than PS4 and PC.

I'm confused, I still think your being sarcastic but I can't tell for sure. I'm sure some people actually believe this and that's scary to me.

 

[The Llama]

Again, DX12 + better tools + 10% more power from dropping Kinect = more powerful than PS4. I mean PS4 is only like 40% more powerful if that, but once DX12 is used that drops to like 20% then the 10% from dropping kinect and then better tools = equal or more powerful. I'd imagine the better tools would make it more powerful TBH.

That's not even including the power of the cloud. I'm willing to bet Assassin's Creed Unity will run better on Xbox One than PS4 and PC.

3/10 trolling, try harder next time

 

[Bgamer90]

Still a cross platform game. I'm looking forward to how vast the differences become using engines built just for PS4/XBO.

Yeah, I'm assuming Watch_Dogs 2 will be current gen only. Might be a really big graphical jump.

Anyway, Watch_Dogs is "off" in some ways but I'm liking it so far.

 

[Ricky_R]

quite blurry? hardly. Its just a little bit blurry but its almost not even noticeable.

I used the word quite because I noticed it immediately and I compared the shots on different tabs, not side by side. I also didn't know which was which when I first compared them so I wasn't contaminated.

While not huge, I think the blurriness is very noticable.

 

[Scanna]

good news for my X1, will buy this game ASAP

 

[Septimus]

Again, DX12 + better tools + 10% more power from dropping Kinect = more powerful than PS4. I mean PS4 is only like 40% more powerful if that, but once DX12 is used that drops to like 20% then the 10% from dropping kinect and then better tools = equal or more powerful. I'd imagine the better tools would make it more powerful TBH.

That's not even including the power of the cloud. I'm willing to bet Assassin's Creed Unity will run better on Xbox One than PS4 and PC.

9/10 Nicely done.

 

[funkypie]

Nothing in the article implies that. They said the game looks better optimized on PS4 than XB1.

Anybody can claim that though.

 

[Chabbles]

16xAF on PC

Great shot. The ground texture only starts to blur at the very end of whats viewable of the stone path. On console, 3 or 4 meters and its good bye detail.

 

[Parhelion69]

16xAF on PC

Looks great.

Could you tell us how much your VRAM increased with this?
I've got a 2GB card, and it uses around 1940 MB with high settings at 1080p, it may well go over that with 16xAF, and I'd get a big performance loss if it goes overbudget.

 

[imtehman]

This shot shows a slight difference in color between the versions.
Why is that?
We see that in a lot of comparisons.

this looks like the exact same screenshot to me

 

[Yaoibot]

Again, DX12 + better tools + 10% more power from dropping Kinect = more powerful than PS4. I mean PS4 is only like 40% more powerful if that, but once DX12 is used that drops to like 20% then the 10% from dropping kinect and then better tools = equal or more powerful. I'd imagine the better tools would make it more powerful TBH.

That's not even including the power of the cloud. I'm willing to bet Assassin's Creed Unity will run better on Xbox One than PS4 and PC.

Satire? Quite brilliant if it is. Highly convincing portrayal of a delusional lunatic. 10/10!

 

[d9b]

Again, DX12 + better tools + 10% more power from dropping Kinect = more powerful than PS4. I mean PS4 is only like 40% more powerful if that, but once DX12 is used that drops to like 20% then the 10% from dropping kinect and then better tools = equal or more powerful. I'd imagine the better tools would make it more powerful TBH.

That's not even including the power of the cloud. I'm willing to bet Assassin's Creed Unity will run better on Xbox One than PS4 and PC.

Don't forget unlocking the secret sauce inside the power brick as a final blow to PS4 when the time is right. It's gonna be great!

 

[Stallion Free]

this looks like the exact same screenshot to me

There are a couple pre-recorded videos in the game and that might be one of them, I can't remember though. They look super obvious in the PC version.

 

[MMaRsu]

Again, DX12 + better tools + 10% more power from dropping Kinect = more powerful than PS4. I mean PS4 is only like 40% more powerful if that, but once DX12 is used that drops to like 20% then the 10% from dropping kinect and then better tools = equal or more powerful. I'd imagine the better tools would make it more powerful TBH.

That's not even including the power of the cloud. I'm willing to bet Assassin's Creed Unity will run better on Xbox One than PS4 and PC.

Hahahahaha what are you saying bro do you REALLY believe this nonsense???? Honest question.

 

[baxter2231]

I like how it's always Xbox one quotes that are highlighted in the OP. What about comparing the ps4 and PC for example?

Every ps4 and xbone will display the game the same way so they can be compared easily. However the PC version is dependent on your PC. So its hard to compare ps4 vs pc because it depends on your individual set up. Comparing ps4 or xbone to the pc at the utmost max settings is pointless the vast majority of people dont have the specs so it doesnt matter. My pc probably wouldnt be able to run watch dogs let alone beat out my ps4 so i couldnt care less if the PC comes out on top because in the real world my pc would not come out on top. It would only be useful for those who want to know how it could run on the best hardware you could buy and those who have that hardware. (however i think they only had the pc version at 1080 for this but still)

 

[Skinny Pete]

Again, DX12 + better tools + 10% more power from dropping Kinect = more powerful than PS4. I mean PS4 is only like 40% more powerful if that, but once DX12 is used that drops to like 20% then the 10% from dropping kinect and then better tools = equal or more powerful. I'd imagine the better tools would make it more powerful TBH.

That's not even including the power of the cloud. I'm willing to bet Assassin's Creed Unity will run better on Xbox One than PS4 and PC.

 

[Violater]

The hair looks bad on all fronts, Its a minor detail but a longstanding pet peeve of mine.
Hopefully I will have some time to dig more into the game this weekend.

 

[DrGonzo615]

Wow, those first comparison screen shot are just ugly. Granted I have not played the game myself but if those screenshots are any indication, this game doesnt look very "next-gen"

 

[Raist]

Again, DX12 + better tools + 10% more power from dropping Kinect = more powerful than PS4. I mean PS4 is only like 40% more powerful if that, but once DX12 is used that drops to like 20% then the 10% from dropping kinect and then better tools = equal or more powerful. I'd imagine the better tools would make it more powerful TBH.

That's not even including the power of the cloud. I'm willing to bet Assassin's Creed Unity will run better on Xbox One than PS4 and PC.

All that, plus you just wait until they unlock the dGPU and the hidden RAM.
XB1 will be over 9000xPS4.

 

[dragonfart28]

Wow, those first comparison screen shot are just ugly. Granted I have not played the game myself but if those screenshots are any indication, this game doesnt look very "next-gen"

I was going to say the same thing.

At face value, the game could be mistaken for GTAV.

 

[GribbleGrunger]

Again, DX12 + better tools + 10% more power from dropping Kinect = more powerful than PS4. I mean PS4 is only like 40% more powerful if that, but once DX12 is used that drops to like 20% then the 10% from dropping kinect and then better tools = equal or more powerful. I'd imagine the better tools would make it more powerful TBH.

That's not even including the power of the cloud. I'm willing to bet Assassin's Creed Unity will run better on Xbox One than PS4 and PC.

And when that doesn't happen, how long are you going to be prepared to carry the banner?

 

[Markitron]

I was going to say the same thing.

At face value, the game could be mistaken for GTAV.

Whilst the environments/art style are not as varied as GTAV, it is FAR prettier. At times it's ok looking but other times its absolutely stunning.

 

[pixlexic]

And when that doesn't happen, how long are you going to be prepared to carry the banner?

He is actually trolling the opposite way.

 

[baxter2231]

Again, DX12 + better tools + 10% more power from dropping Kinect = more powerful than PS4. I mean PS4 is only like 40% more powerful if that, but once DX12 is used that drops to like 20% then the 10% from dropping kinect and then better tools = equal or more powerful. I'd imagine the better tools would make it more powerful TBH.

That's not even including the power of the cloud. I'm willing to bet Assassin's Creed Unity will run better on Xbox One than PS4 and PC.

Not that it needs to be quoted again but lol

 

[GribbleGrunger]

He is actually trolling the opposite way.

So, he was being sarcastic? How the hell are we supposed to know who stands for what?

 

[EL CUCO]

wat

XO version remains truest with the working man's haircut.

 

[Vashetti]

Wow, those first comparison screen shot are just ugly. Granted I have not played the game myself but if those screenshots are any indication, this game doesnt look very "next-gen"

Cross-gen.

 

[NeoGeoOwner]

I wanted to buy Ubi Soft stocks when they announced Watch Dogs. Thank god I didn't.

Yours,

Franck

 

[Kagari]

Again, DX12 + better tools + 10% more power from dropping Kinect = more powerful than PS4. I mean PS4 is only like 40% more powerful if that, but once DX12 is used that drops to like 20% then the 10% from dropping kinect and then better tools = equal or more powerful. I'd imagine the better tools would make it more powerful TBH.

That's not even including the power of the cloud. I'm willing to bet Assassin's Creed Unity will run better on Xbox One than PS4 and PC.

I thought you were better than that.

 

[pixlexic]

It would be nice if any positives for each system were bold.

I'm trying to decide between a sellable physical/rentable X1 copy or waiting on a cheap PC copy down the road.

Right now the PC version is horrible compared to the others. It takes a lot to get it run smoothly and it still has weird hang ups.

 

[rokkerkory]

Again, DX12 + better tools + 10% more power from dropping Kinect = more powerful than PS4. I mean PS4 is only like 40% more powerful if that, but once DX12 is used that drops to like 20% then the 10% from dropping kinect and then better tools = equal or more powerful. I'd imagine the better tools would make it more powerful TBH.

That's not even including the power of the cloud. I'm willing to bet Assassin's Creed Unity will run better on Xbox One than PS4 and PC.

hehehhehehe 8/10

 

[Angelus Errare]

All that, plus you just wait until they unlock the dGPU and the hidden RAM.
XB1 will be over 9000xPS4.

Wut? There is no dGPU man. But DX12 + better tools + kinect being dropped is real. What's with people trying to downplay the inevitable? This is good for all gamers man. If XBO is more powerful then that means developers have an easier time porting games to PC thanks to DX12. I don't think XBO being more powerful than PS4 is going to be a big deal in the end. We might see things like 1080p on XBO and 900p on PS4. But we're like a year away from that becoming the norm. Surely that's better than developers being lazy like with Watch_Dogs right? They're probably not even using tiled resources which gives XBO a big boost in performance.

Either way, I can't wait till developers unlock the full potential of these consoles, just imagine all games looking like Ryse as the baseline! =O

Come on guys....really?

Anyways, we're getting off topic. I think the differences between the two aren't as big as other games. Hopefully they patch the AO in the XBO version, must be broken.

 

[shandy706]

"MHBAO is Ubisoft's in-house solution, described by Nvidia as a "half-resolution, console quality... technique" and seems to be in place on both PS4 and Xbox One, and it's also the standard solution for PC out of the box."

Myself and a few others were correct then.

The PS4 and X1 build are darn near identical there.

The aliasing is near identical...heck even their PC example has a ton of it, but that can be fixed.

Looks like one should be happy with either console build. I keep hesitating on picking up a physical console version or the cheaper PC copy...ugh...

Right now the PC version is horrible compared to the others. It takes a lot to get it run smoothly and it still has weird hang ups.

From what I read that's mostly when one is pushing for locked 60 (vs 30 on the consoles). It's also why I kind of want to pick up a sale-able/rent-able console version....as the PC version will probably have all kinds of sales.

 

[Markitron]

Wut? There is no dGPU man. But DX12 + better tools + kinect being dropped is real. What's with people trying to downplay the inevitable? This is good for all gamers man. If XBO is more powerful then that means developers have an easier time porting games to PC thanks to DX12. I don't think XBO being more powerful than PS4 is going to be a big deal in the end. We might see things like 1080p on XBO and 900p on PS4. But we're like a year away from that becoming the norm. Surely that's better than developers being lazy like with Watch_Dogs right? They're probably not even using tiled resources which gives XBO a big boost in performance.

Either way, I can't wait till developers unlock the full potential of these consoles, just imagine all games looking like Ryse as the baseline! =O

Come on guys....really?

Lol, nice one. If this was a tweet I would favourite it. I'll bet there are people that actually believe this

 

[Kayant]

All that, plus you just wait until they unlock the dGPU and the hidden RAM.
XB1 will be over 9000xPS4.

You're forgetting HSA, PC 2.0 architecture, 128 Esram unlock, local cloud.

The XB1 won't be competing with PS4 when all it's power is unlocked it will be going toe to toe with the likes of i7's with 780Ti/290x.

Spoiler

Jk btw

OT - The AO difference is really apparent between the two.

Wut? There is no dGPU man. But DX12 + better tools + kinect being dropped is real. What's with people trying to downplay the inevitable? This is good for all gamers man. If XBO is more powerful then that means developers have an easier time porting games to PC thanks to DX12. I don't think XBO being more powerful than PS4 is going to be a big deal in the end. We might see things like 1080p on XBO and 900p on PS4. But we're like a year away from that becoming the norm. Surely that's better than developers being lazy like with Watch_Dogs right? They're probably not even using tiled resources which gives XBO a big boost in performance.

Either way, I can't wait till developers unlock the full potential of these consoles, just imagine all games looking like Ryse as the baseline! =O

Come on guys....really?

Woooow it got even better. A+

 

[Shin-Ra]

Even the PC version looks messy in the DF shots but at least it doesn't suffer the extra blurring from upscaling.

And Richard should stick to factual analysis.

 

[reggie]

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[xXBaconXx]

Wut? There is no dGPU man. But DX12 + better tools + kinect being dropped is real. What's with people trying to downplay the inevitable? This is good for all gamers man. If XBO is more powerful then that means developers have an easier time porting games to PC thanks to DX12. I don't think XBO being more powerful than PS4 is going to be a big deal in the end. We might see things like 1080p on XBO and 900p on PS4. But we're like a year away from that becoming the norm. Surely that's better than developers being lazy like with Watch_Dogs right? They're probably not even using tiled resources which gives XBO a big boost in performance.

Either way, I can't wait till developers unlock the full potential of these consoles, just imagine all games looking like Ryse as the baseline! =O

Come on guys....really?

Anyways, we're getting off topic. I think the differences between the two aren't as big as other games. Hopefully they patch the AO in the XBO version, must be broken.

I didn't think you were gonna do it, but then you did.

Nice.

 

[Water]

I wonder if I'm the only one bothered by the fact that the two NPCs shown ahead are both clearly levitating in the air (thanks to insufficient shadowmap resolution, or coordinate bump for shadowmap tolerances?). Glaringly obvious for the NPC on the left.

 

[Kleegamefan]

Wut? There is no dGPU man. But DX12 + better tools + kinect being dropped is real. What's with people trying to downplay the inevitable? This is good for all gamers man. If XBO is more powerful then that means developers have an easier time porting games to PC thanks to DX12. I don't think XBO being more powerful than PS4 is going to be a big deal in the end. We might see things like 1080p on XBO and 900p on PS4. But we're like a year away from that becoming the norm. Surely that's better than developers being lazy like with Watch_Dogs right? They're probably not even using tiled resources which gives XBO a big boost in performance.

Either way, I can't wait till developers unlock the full potential of these consoles, just imagine all games looking like Ryse as the baseline! =O

Come on guys....really?

Anyways, we're getting off topic. I think the differences between the two aren't as big as other games. Hopefully they patch the AO in the XBO version, must be broken.

Brilliant satire......I am sure you will suck in many gullible juniors with this reverse troll

+1

 

[BigDug13]

Wow, those first comparison screen shot are just ugly. Granted I have not played the game myself but if those screenshots are any indication, this game doesnt look very "next-gen"

No game looks next gen when the engine is still designed to run on 256MB of VRAM with physics and compute being handled by 8 year old CPU's with 256MB main RAM.

It just doesn't happen. Watch Dogs will never approach inFamous levels of graphics while it's still coming out on PS3 and 360.

 

[Fine Ham Abounds]

Why does the scale of height suddenly change in that picture? it goes up in 3 inch increments,
then suddenly jumps from 5'9 to 6'2. its almost as though they thought there were only 10 inches to that particular foot.

Some poor intern was thinking "3 6 9 12" to themselves, got the inches right, and then added 3 to 9 in the same way on the left without thinking. Either that, or someone said "Memo says he has to be 6'3" and someone bullshitted it to get home early on a Friday.

 

[ethomaz]

Seems like the same than the Performance Analysis article

 

[RayMaker]

Well when the difference is so small that it does not detract from the experience it is not a problem.

Obviously multi console should get the PS4 version.

Are there people who would get actually upset if they were playing the X1 version and were like ''My god I cannot enjoy this game now because there is very slightly less shadows and a a little more aliasing on the shadows''

because if thats the level of differences that would cause you distress I dont think the XBOX one or PS4 is the system for you!

 

[Off-Kilter]

It is annoying.

I was hoping for a proper PC/PS4/XB1/PS3/360 comparison.

I'm with ya. I have a last gen copy of the game and I wanted to see just how well it stacks up.

 

[Denton]

Too bad Richard did not try borderless windowed mode. Might have improved perf significantly.

 

[Unknown Soldier]

Wut? There is no dGPU man. But DX12 + better tools + kinect being dropped is real. What's with people trying to downplay the inevitable? This is good for all gamers man. If XBO is more powerful then that means developers have an easier time porting games to PC thanks to DX12. I don't think XBO being more powerful than PS4 is going to be a big deal in the end. We might see things like 1080p on XBO and 900p on PS4. But we're like a year away from that becoming the norm. Surely that's better than developers being lazy like with Watch_Dogs right? They're probably not even using tiled resources which gives XBO a big boost in performance.

Either way, I can't wait till developers unlock the full potential of these consoles, just imagine all games looking like Ryse as the baseline! =O

Come on guys....really?

Anyways, we're getting off topic. I think the differences between the two aren't as big as other games. Hopefully they patch the AO in the XBO version, must be broken.

You have captured the spirit of misterxmedia and are to be commended. I cry every time I read this