Video: GTAIV 360 versus GTAIV PS3
Being fanboys, we just can't 't be satisfied with a great gaming experience like Grand Theft Auto IV when it's a multi-platform game and comparisons between a 360 and a PS3 version can be made. It'd go against the fanboy code of conduct and be an opportunity that'd be inexcusably wasted. So, today we bring you a GTAIV comparison video that puts both the Xbox 360 and PS3 versions head to head ... erm, side by side. Pull out your magnifying glass, count each pixel and scrutinize the anti-aliasing, because there are comparisons to be made and a fanboy tradition to be upheld. For the most committed, watch the comparison video in full HD for a better analysis.
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4-29-2008 @ 6:19PM
JAKEJAX said...
Too close to really care. I will just say that Rockstar made a great game for both console's and the consumer wins.
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4-29-2008 @ 6:25PM
SEBAS said...
I am a 360 fanboy but the 360 graphics are definetly better.....the first scene with the man gettin whipped relly shows it......YAY FOR MICROSOFT
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4-29-2008 @ 6:31PM
Adam said...
Ok i grabbed both of them today.I borrowed my cousins ps3 and ran a test to see a diffrence between the two.
I have barreled through the city on both and the only thing i notice is the ps3 version seems darker than the 360 and the 360 has more vivid color tones like on clothing traffic lights etc.
Textures i dont notice any diffrence at 1080i on my sony 52" hdtv.
As for pop in i experienced it twice on the 360 and once on ps3 when driving at top speed.
so they both had pop in the load times werent that much of a diffrence but a little faster on ps3 due to the annoying install.
To be honest i call a draw.
They each had pop in issues.
The 360 has vibrant colors.
the ps3 looks darker.
The ps3 load times were a little faster.
The ps3 had a mandatory install
"annoying waste of space"
If this was pushing the ps3 i have to laugh becuase graphically this game isnt that good.
Gameplay is like any other sandbox pretty much same concept a few more options thrown in.
Story i dont know havent really dove into it.Im returning them both tonight cuz its not my kinda game.
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4-29-2008 @ 8:36PM
Troy said...
load times faster on ps3? i smell horse crap, ps3's load times are ridiculous. graphics look pretty much the same with ps3 being darker. if i had to choose tho i agree the ps3 is slightly better.
either way i couldn't care tho because live > psn & 360 has exclusive DLC.
4-29-2008 @ 10:04PM
Luke said...
I have both versions and have tested myself, the load times on PS3 are quite faster but I didn't notice a difference on the initial loadup, the mission loading screens however are about 5 seconds quicker to load on the PS3, the 7 minute installation didn't bother me either.
I just use the 360 for multiplayer (because we all know PSN blows and hardly anyone has a headset) and the PS3 for single player. (I prefer the quiet console when it's late and I can't have my system on so loud)
4-29-2008 @ 10:06PM
Luke said...
"If this was pushing the ps3 i have to laugh becuase graphically this game isnt that good."
LOL, it's pushing the 360 AND the PS3, why do you think their is framerate drops? (Yes, you can argue bad port but that is NOT the case here)
Could you be anymore retarded?!
4-29-2008 @ 11:44PM
Adam said...
Luke the game graphically is not a milestone here.I understand the concept of open world rendering.I know it requires alot to have a console run such a massive world with so much going on.
It just is way over hyped and even the multiplayer is garbage.
This game has done nothing new and nothing amazing.
Everything i see done here has been done in other older sandbox games.People thought halo was over hyped jeez.This game is a 8 at best
And dont run your mouth unless you know what your talking about luke.
4-30-2008 @ 3:45AM
Luke said...
"And dont run your mouth unless you know what your talking about luke."
The irony is strong in this one.
4-29-2008 @ 6:33PM
chaddyb said...
in my opinion, they look slightly different, but i can't say one is better than the other.
i can say that xbox live > ps network.
i can say that DLC for xbox > no dlc on ps3
i can say that achievements > no achievements
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4-29-2008 @ 6:36PM
adam said...
im a 360 and ps3 fanboy. they both look great to me, but if you want to nit-pick about stupid stuff, youll always be able to find stuff wrong on both sides. i lean towards ps3 now only because the xbox is made like fisher price pieces of shit no matter how good the software is.
(im just bitter because of the 3rd xbox ive had to return, and the fact that 4 out of the 4 friends i have that bought one, all have had rrod)
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4-30-2008 @ 1:49PM
nsdcx said...
You're a 360 fanboy but you call the 360 a "fisher price piece of shit"? And that everyone you know has been RRoD'ed?
Hmmm.....
Plus the fact that you only know 4 people with a 360 makes me question you.
4-29-2008 @ 6:58PM
Gareth said...
It's not as if GTA IV has cutting edge graphics anyway...
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4-29-2008 @ 7:52PM
Jon said...
Yeah .. The graphics arnt the best thing going , bu there is SOOOO much to see so it makes up for it
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4-29-2008 @ 8:01PM
Trekster_Gamer said...
Reasons why the 360 version is superior.
-You have to install on the PS3 using up precious hard disk space and it loads only slightly faster.
-The game looks more vivid on the 360.
-Popup's occur on both platforms. (this is an issue with the developers not the hardware)
-Extra Content
Will the Ps3 ever be able to make a game that looks measurably better?
I don't want to stir the pot but both systems for the most part seem to be equal when it comes to graphics.
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4-29-2008 @ 9:45PM
dancingtosirens said...
A 7 minute install isn't a big deal, and can be deleted at any time if you want any hard drive space. Which isn't a big deal if you replace the drive with a bigger one to begin with.
As far as extra content, there's so much to do in GTA4 it's not even funny. I don't see how I would ever need to spend the extra money for it.
I say both versions are equal.
4-29-2008 @ 11:35PM
Rell said...
So... $400/$500 + money for bigger HD + 7 minute install + deletion of install + 7 minute reinstall beats content that will at the most be $20? But whatever suits you.
All in all, I have the game, I shall enjoy it.
4-30-2008 @ 12:00AM
Nate said...
ha, your logic is kinda contradicting itself sirens.
say you buy a 40GB ps3 with an extra $100 HD, for a total of 500. Yay, you don't care about install (I wouldn't either). You might get better graphics (in my opinion), and a huge world to explore. Add the game for say $70, and you get a decent package for $570.
OR - for $450 for a xbox 360 120 GB, black with very comparable gaming features to ps3 (to even out hardware claims and value as much as possible). Then buy the game, and the DLC. at the same $70 price and $20 high price for DLC, that comes to $540, $30 cheaper. If you take away some things you don't want or need, then take another $100 off the price. Now your saving $130 for the same game with extra content.
in the end your paying more money for something your more or less satisfied with - or less money for something your more satisfied with.
4-29-2008 @ 8:39PM
Triforceowner said...
I wonder how many people were born in 1909
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4-29-2008 @ 9:17PM
rockeranimefreak said...
I was born 1909. My how times have changed.
4-29-2008 @ 9:26PM
redpill said...
i only have ps3 version since i got a discount on the SE (getting 360 version on friday for some drunken live fun though)
but like someone else said change the colour settings on your tv or use the ingame colour settings and you could get them to match closer everyone will have different prefrences anyway, whatever machine its on it doesnt look great but its still a blast to play.
oh and the ps3 versions install is around 3.4gb (says 3340KB minimum on back of box) not really much out of 40/60/80gb's ive swapped my 40gb drive with 500 tho.
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