Xbox 360 vs PS3 Face-Off: Round 14 Comments by Richard Leadbetter

PS3 all the way!

Excellent !! The tard article # 14 is ready.

Why do you keep doing this EG ?

Oh, I forgot.

Wii wins again!

Depth of field blurring effects must die, regardless of game or console. That's all from me.

So its 14-0 for the 360, but please no more face offs. I'm at last, starting to really enjoy my ps3. My 360 needs a rest from all the gaming goodness it gives me, but comparisons like this tempt me to get rid of my ps3.

To be totally honest, I don't really think these articles are worthwhile unless you're covering a game that the EG masses care about. Soulcalibur IV is probably the only game 90% of the people reading this are fussed over; did anyone here really buy Hulk, Kung-Fu Panda or Facebreaker?!

I would be nice if the PS3 won one for once... just to see what would happen in this thread.

this is the 14th one??? fuck me who wastes their time on this each month? and why? oh yeah....! im happy with my console that i spent my hard earned cash on.... this is irrelevant!
dont usually comment on these flame threads but i thought id say my piece! Being one of the best sites on the web eurogamer really lets itself down with these articles.... but i guess im in the minority.
have a great weekend everyone!

Holy shit! Someone page HairyCrack QUICK!

I think these articles do serve a purpose, unless you've already decided on which console to buy (or both) in which case they're pointless. I certainly found them useful when deciding which one to go for, as just a part of my decision process. Obviously the 360 tends to come off better in most of these cross-platform comparisons, but then the differences aren't *that* significant any more and you have other factors to consider, like whether you want a Blu-Ray player, a wireless thrown in, the price, the heat / noise factors, the online cost vs experience etc. Throw everything in the pot and stir, and each person will have different priorities.

Of course, some people will use them as an excuse to argue the 'universal superiority' of their chosen brand, but they're just wankers.

Edit: for the record I chose 360, but I still think people use these articles as gloating ammunition are tossers. I might get a PS3 too sometime.

Please!!! If you going to post comments DISSING Head to Head articles, you only add to the numbers of the post showing level of interest in the feature!

Let it go..

Again X360 win, even over the huge number of the brutal rounds, even when Apololol have been at the first couple of rounds, just telling us to 'wait and see' and PS3 will catch X360 suprised and deliver KO!

..here we are still waiting!

I did say enough is enough but I would agree that if EG had to do the feature, then let them ONLY do AAA titles, that are worth our times and bandwidth!

I likewise starting to enjoy PS3, Wipeout HD, Trophy enabled Uncharted and so on, but will always be X360 for multi platform until X720 I expect!

These comparison features are always interesting. It's not just about which version looks slightly better, it's also about how developers are getting along with this generation of console hardware.

Keep up the good work.

I would be nice if the PS3 won one for once... just to see what would happen in this thread.

Isn't Burnout better on PS3?

Personally I think the PS3 version of SCIV is better (I own both, one was a gift). Faster loading (even for 1v1 fights), better controller and, for a limited time, a better bonus character. The graphical differences are so slight and don't affect gameplay.

Of course, as is the case with the majority of the games, most people will be happy with either one.

/huge fucking facepalm at you twonks complaining about this article. Don't fucking read it if you don't care for christ sake.

How many of these games are on people list to buy/play. I suspect Only SoulCalibur IV and perhaps maybe Tiger Woods. Both of these are more of less equal on both systems.

The rest lets be honest no one is really interested in playing. And those that would want to play KungGu Panda & the Incredible Hulk wont really care about a missing frame here or a tear there.

AAA titles on the 360 and AAA titles on the PS3 are worlds apart from anything in the list above.

Although these face off's are annoying and just breed 500 comments of craziness you have to respect the work and effort Mr Leadbetter puts in here. Really good job.

If nothing else these articles keep the developers honest. That's got to be a good thing yes?

They may even have had a small part to play in the improvement on the PS3 side of things too.

Again X360 win, even over the huge number of the brutal rounds, even when Apololol have been at the first couple of rounds, just telling us to 'wait and see' and PS3 will catch X360 suprised and deliver KO!

- you are sad :(

"Isn't Burnout better on PS3?"

Luckily, due to these very face offs, we can answer that question. The answer is no.

What is it about the PS3 that makes multiplatform games on the system crappy?

Surely on paper it thrashes, soundly, the Xbox360. But in reality, all those cell processor cores seem to be going to waste.
Either that or the Sony APIs that developers are using are not up to scratch.

I am just oddly confused about the real reason for PS3 games being such toss.

Great little machine tho, shame its not really pulling its weight.

No lensflares for the ps3 on SC5? ;)

And I love these things, it's like science vs religion; fanboy scum like Apololol wailing about how powerful the ps3 is "meant" to be vs the 360 causally beating it in actual tests, despite costing a lot, lot less money.

I've heard (and this is a pure rumour that SC IV was going to run at 1080 on the 360 (hence the internal upscaling) but Sony threw such a hissy fit because there wasn't "platform parity" and threatened to withdraw their approval that Namco had to bodge the 360 version back.

Welcome to the real next generation :(

>Surely on paper it thrashes, soundly, the Xbox360

Err.. no... quite the opposite as indicated by a lot of early "GPU bottleneck" tech articles. You probably could do some weird stuff with the floating point power of Cell if you design a game around those strengths (heavy physics maybe?). The GPU bottleneck is actually the result of a lot of the face-off losses of PS3. Bluray has also proved to be a non-issue for games (in multiplatform games ofc).

Maybe my eyeballs need polishing, but every time these articles come 'round I can barely notice any difference in the comparisons. This stuff is obviously written to bait all the retards, but when there is so little difference between versions, you have to ask what the point is...

Also seems that the PS3 gets some harsh kicks from EG whenever possible. I can't help feeling that if the PS3 starts outshining the 360 in comparisons, then EG will stop printing these articles...

"I am just oddly confused about the real reason for PS3 games being such toss."

They arent. All the games above (if you really wanted to actually play them (Most you just wouldn't)) will be perfectly fine and enjoyable. These tests drill down to every pixel, every shadow and some things your naked eye wont be able to pick up.

These test are almost to efficient.
Trust me if you popped down to Game picked up a copy of FaceBraker, Hulk, KungFu Panda or wot eva you will have an equal amount of fun if you picked up the 360 version or the PS3 version.

The only two games that come close to being A are SoulCalibur IV & Tigger 09 and they cant be split anyway.

The x360 has easier developer tools, so of course they win in multi-platform games.

I wish they all coiuld just sit down and make a single console before the fanboyism gets to me.

Haggar!

"Also seems that the PS3 gets some harsh kicks from EG whenever possible. I can't help feeling that if the PS3 starts outshining the 360 in comparisons, then EG will stop printing these articles..."

Why? They'd get just as many hits if not more, plus the people whining about how it "doesn't matter" will suddenly think they're really important.

I don't know how exactly the PS3 would outshine the 360 in comparisions though, the 360 has a bit of a better GPU and a bit more memory and is a bit easier to program; the best you can hope for is it to pull even.

@ metalnut

+1 for the considered, rational comment. Well done for listing features of the respective consoles and not saying "See! X is better than Y because it has Z included and/or A is more refined!" If only everyone could get it into their heads that people have, you know, different tastes and priorities.

/huge fucking facepalm at you twonks complaining about this article. Don't fucking read it if you don't care for christ sake.

I didn't, so I can complain, right?

Lets draw one under this article.
A couple of good sound posts from metalnut, Darknight, bioreit & I would like to think myself have said everything that needs to be said.

Here is the line....

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all those games on the list run and look identical when watching/playing them, only breaking down a video frame by frame or checking screenshots pixel by pixel will show a difference.

so whats the point of that, eurogamer LOL

how about exclusive face offs instead, fable 2 vs LBP, resistance 2 vs gears 2 etc

Stop it! You're making my head hurt!

Here is the line.... chris_ace ;-)

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complete and utter waste of bandwidth.

crap games with low dev costs. and differences that no one cares about. like someone already pointed out SC4 and perhaps the EA games are all that people care about.

The next one to say anything remotely like "My console is better than yours",
gets a virtual shotgun in his ir her face!

That's right!
I'm pulling no puunches in the difference of bodily equipment!

can EG have an 'ignore article' button for these ongoing features?

bored now.

Dear EG,

please use the time and effort you spend on researching these articles, to do something more interesting.

thanks.

Moggsy said:
If nothing else these articles keep the developers honest. That's got to be a good thing yes?

They may even have had a small part to play in the improvement on the PS3 side of things too.

+100

@ kj66246

I said something useful for once...?

\o/

I love these articles. Wonder why you say Tiger Woods is the same though even you describe the 360 version being a tad better.

Overall these are very helpful for people owning both machines.

EG, these articles are embarrassing. And I'm a 360 owner!

I'm gonna give my 360 a great big kiss when I get home!

Keep up the good work Eurogamer!

Luckily, due to these very face offs, we can answer that question. The answer is no.

Actually, due to these face offs, we can indeed answer that question. The answer is yes, by a small, anal margin, but yes none the less. Which is usually the case when the 360 "wins", on the big budget titles.

@ siro

Just curious, but can you notice whilst playing the games any difference between 360 and PS3 versions? I'm not saying there aren't any differences - there are - but I really can't notice them when the games are running in front of me.

If I can't see any difference between the systems (and given anecdotal feedback from other friends with both consoles, I'm not the only one) then how is this article useful at all?

/can't notice screen tearing either

@hedbog

+1 well said

I don't understand why everyone gets so nuts about how "pointless" these articles are. I mean, yes, you could make the argument that games journalism on the whole is "pointless" - we're not curing cancer here or anything. But assuming you enjoy reading about games and game-related technology, how is this not a valid point of interest. Consider:

A. If I don't own either of these platforms, but would consider buying one, this might help me decide which one.
B. If I own one of these platforms, but am trying to justify owning both, see A.
C. If I already own both, and want to know which version of a specific game to buy, this is obviously very helpful information.
D. If I don't give a hoot about video games, I am not reading Eurogamer in the first place.

What is so complicated?

Yes, it's true that this becomes less interesting as releases become more and more similar - but that was not always the case and is not a foregone conclusion even now.

@hedbog

These "Shovelwhare" titles make up 90%+ of the games for a system! You cant compare exclusives because they aren't out on the other machine so this is the best we can do. These comparisons are very useful for multi platform holders and for those choosing a new system, put it simply if you don't like it DON'T READ IT!

It seems to me the PS3 v 360 debate is a very Hot topic on gaming forums so Eurogamer are very right to run these articles and those dismissing them as "boring" "a waste of time" clearly have an agenda.

I can see how these can be useful to owners of both consoles, I don't own both I admit but if I did I would get the better version of a game even if it was only slight.

If anything I am glad that the differences are becoming less now, I really do want the PS3 to do well so the price will come down.

Any important game (SC4 and Tiger 09) will be okay on either. Shit like FaceBreaker can drop off the face of the planet. Along with these comparisons.

Just point us to Gametrailers or something where there is a video and no opinion. Let us make our own minds up before the game is released (or near as damn it).

JohnnyWashnGo: "What is it about the PS3 that makes multiplatform games on the system crappy? "

They port from 360 code bases usually. Easier and quicker to get something running, then fuck it up royally porting it. Code designed ground up on PS3 is far harder to port, and most of these companies, money > quality product.

Must admit, I usually buy things for the PS3 over the 360, personal preference on controller etc, but always compare on demos etc before. Usually the difference in minimal if non existant.