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Fallout 4 Before And After PS4 Pro Patch Comparison Shows Huge Improvement In IQ

Fallout 4 has received a brand new update today for the PS4 Pro users. This update also implements some visual tweaks like improving the draw distance.

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akurtz2668d ago

playing with the grass mod on a 50inch 1080p tv with supersampling. it looks alot of cleaner and really dense/beautiful. was waiting for this patch for my second playthrough

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MegaMohsi2668d ago

that upgrade looks pretty good!

TheCommentator2667d ago

The biggest difference in the comparison images seems to be where the LOD changes occur. Trees farther in the distance look fuller, rafters can now be seen in the holes on the roofs of distant buildings, etc. I'm sure that the supersampling helps out a lot with the aliasing as well, but it's not as obvious from the stills. It does look oretty good though; I'm more impressed with this update than the one released for the PC!

DrJones2667d ago

Unfortunately shadow draw distance has not been improved which was my biggest gripe with the console versions

MoveTheGlow2668d ago (Edited 2668d ago )

Alright, so Bethesda still isn't talking about framerate. (They should. They should get that it matters. They're under the same umbrella as id Software, for Pete's sake.) For those of you with a Pro, does the Pro update include improvements there, or at the very least an option to sacrifice these godrays and such for a smoother framerate?

I bought F4 day-one and couldn't play the freaking thing when it came out. It moved like a cricket in a molasses factory in an earthquake caught on 1930s-era film, and apparently it wasn't much better on PC at the time.

WeAreLegion2668d ago

It definitely seems to improve frame rate, but I could be off. Feels locked at 30.

joab7772668d ago

Yeah, don't think franerate is any different, but it looks WAY better!

IamTylerDurden12667d ago

Many outlets mentioned improved framerate on Pro, but 1080p to native 1440p and dramatically improved draw distance is the most noticeable difference here.

ColonelHugh2667d ago (Edited 2667d ago )

A bit late, so no one will read this probably, but the framerate and load stutter are improved quite a bit but not perfect.

My stress test in downtown area was very disappointing, though. With modded heavy plasma storm and a 3-way faction battle the frames got dropped heavily. Probably lows of around 15-20fps.

Again, this was my biggest stress test, and nothing else I could find in the Commonwealth or Far Harbor could replicate those FPS spikes. It should be noted that downtown in that state felt choppier than base PS4, and it's my guess that it was largely LOD-related.

On the other hand, in an entirely too-built-up Sanctuary, constant framerate issues have been eradicated apart from minor load while sleeping or hotkeying a Nuka world weapon. The game feels so much smoother in areas like Diamond City, Far Harbor, and the majority of the game in general from what I tested.

starchild2667d ago

I am very very happy with my Pro and the improvements it brings to my games. I just wish more devs would work within the confines of the platform while prioritizing a stable 30fps (or 60fps) and good image quality. They should get those things right above all.

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UltraNova2668d ago

Well thats way after Oblivion I never play Bethesda games day one...live and learn people.

joab7772668d ago

It doesn't seem any worse than before for me. It's always been a slightly choppy and unresponsive game.

That said , it looks a whole hell of a lot BETTER!!!! On a Samsung SUHD 4k TV, it is so much sharper! Wow! This is the Fallout 4 I have been wanting since launch!

Princess_Pilfer2668d ago

You wanted a choppy and unresponsive game when you could have had a game that was smooth and responsive?

Princess_Pilfer2668d ago

I love how people disagree with a question.

Do you like cake?

I DISAGREE!!

WeAreLegion2667d ago

Those aren't disagree and agree buttons anymore. They're upvote and downvote buttons. People didn't like the comment.

Princess_Pilfer2667d ago

So people don't like me asking questions? That's cool. (And by "that's cool" I mean "those people are ****ing stupid and doing exactly the same thing they bitch at SJWs for.)

I'd take a 1080p game at 60 FPS over a 4k or 1800p or 600p or 1440p game at 30fps any day. For something like Xcom 30fps might be ok, but Fallout 4 is an action game and 30fps feels like playing while wading though maple syrup.

ColonelHugh2667d ago (Edited 2667d ago )

@Princess_Pilfer

It is impossible to get Fallout 4 to 60fps on any console currently out or announced. The CPU's just aren't strong enough.

If you had a beastly GPU in your PC, but a lackluster CPU, Fallout 4 would wreck your fps in certain areas and firefights.

30fps is the right move in situations like this, but I suppose an uncapped framerate would be interesting.

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mogwaii2667d ago

Look out its severely over exaggerate man

Liqu1d2667d ago

There's a mod that removes god rays.

milohighclub2667d ago

framerate is pretty solid, not tried the areas notorious for drops but so far seems smoother....

Name Last Name2667d ago

lol these exaggerated kids nowadays!

DrJones2667d ago

Frame rate is still bad when loading new areas

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joab7772668d ago

I knew earlier articles were crazy! Skyrim looks stunning on the Pro and 4k Samsung. F4 should too.

senorfartcushion2668d ago

So it now looks like a PS3 game?

senorfartcushion2667d ago

Like the Xone Fallout, yeah.

Fallout 4, without Pro on the Xbox One looks like a ps2 game.

Hold on, why so many disagrees?

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Evercade Alpha Reveals Affordable Mini-Arcade

This looks fun and affordable for fans of Retro Cabinet games.
Introducing Evercade Alpha, the first Evercade-compatible arcade machine. This bartop-sized arcade gives you everything you want in a home arcade machine with one big feature - full compatibility with the Evercade cartridge ecosystem.

darthv722d ago

I like the Mega Man one more as it has a better variety of games. Strider, Carrier Airwing, Final fight... The other is all SF. Plus i like that i can pop in any of my evercade carts to play as well.

Garethvk1d 23h ago

As long as it is durable; it's a deal.

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Sony Says The PS5 Is Its “Most Profitable Generation To-Date"

During Sony’s recent business segment meeting and investor presentation regarding its game and network services, the PlayStation company revealed that PlayStation 5 is the company’s “most profitable generation to-date.”

It’s the top slide of the presentation, showing that in its first four years, the PS5 generation has already hit $106 billion in sales, having almost caught up to the PS4’s total $107 billion generated.

Operating income for the PS5 generation has also already surpassed that of the PS4, having now reached $10 billion.

ApocalypseShadow2d ago (Edited 2d ago )

I wouldn't doubt it. They released a high quality system. A lot of high quality games from themselves and their support of 3rd party developers and indies. They released many high quality remakes and remasters. They released a high quality GaaS game going against the naysayers thinking Sony would abandon single player games. And they most likely are profiting a lot more than PS1, PS2 PS4 and the loss leading PS3 that drained all their profits.

Now, I'll wait to see what's cooking tomorrow. But can you use some of those profits to better support your high quality VR headset? Because, by supporting it, you can sell more games and more systems and make more profits?

jznrpg2d ago (Edited 2d ago )

I want RPGs for PSVR2! Good ones of course

shinoff21832d ago

If it had some rpgs I would buy right fking now. It looks dope and alot of fun, but it's biggest game resident evil 4(maybe) I've got no interest in. I'm not a fan of racing games, even with that metro game coming i was never much into that series. Rpgs would be fantastic.

MrNinosan2d ago

Lemme know if ya wanna play some Zenith 🙌
Bought it at release, but haven't played it more than 1-2 hours but for sure on my "todo list".

Cacabunga2d ago

Normal when they released mostly cross gen games so far. That’s a lot of money saved..
We haven’t seen what PS5 can do yet. 4years in and PS4 games still look great to me. The gen leap isn’t quite there yet.

--Onilink--2d ago

The interesting metric for me is the $106billion in operating income/profit (not sales as mentioned in the article) reaching the same as the PS4 did with only half the consoles sold.

In particular because they all are supposed to be making the most per hardware sold after a few years when manufacturing costs are down.

So even putting inflation aside(and the higher console price), it is interesting that they could reach PS4 $ with just half the consoles sold.

Maybe there is more to the metric thats whats seen at face value, but they have clearly been making a lot more money than before on the software side (with also less games released I suppose, given its only been half the generation so far)

VersusDMC2d ago

The bulk of the money has to be coming from the 30% cut on all games and microtransactions. Especially on all the free to play juggernauts like genshin, apex, fortnight, etc.

--Onilink--2d ago (Edited 2d ago )

@Versus

They are definitely making a lot on that for sure (which the $70 price increase factors into as well), but its not like many of those games werent around for the PS4 too.

They might be counting the gen as a whole and not just PS5 itself (so extra profit from PC sales, whatever that may be)

PS+ price increase and different tiers probably amount to part of that too.

But in general, its still quite a surprising metric. Half the time, half the consoles sold, less first party games released so far and still already making more of a profit than last gen is quite something, and as mentioned, there is probably more to it that we dont know, after all, since we are talking about operating income, all the expenses they have also factor into it, so it is also possible that they have found ways to significantly reduce that + all the means of increased revenue that appear to be factoring into the equation

All in all, just an interesting situation from a business perspective

porkChop2d ago

It's for the whole generation, so it would likely be including PC. They also make much more profit on digital sales vs retail, and digital is far more prominent these days. The generation also started at the height of COVID when everyone was home, spending far more money on gaming/hobbies. It makes a lot of sense for this gen to be more profitable.

Abnor_Mal2d ago

This will surely shut up all the new trolling accounts trying to spread lies and non facts in other articles comment sections before this article is posted.

Hofstaderman2d ago (Edited 2d ago )

Obscurely, those trolls or troll will not show in these articles as the truth is contradictory to his or their orchard-sized daily dose of copium and hopium.

Tacoboto2d ago

Or... They're intentionally trolling you guys specifically. Because they know it upsets you so easily.

Name-dropping Orchard, after this many months? How long has it been and he's still in your thoughts?

Elda2d ago (Edited 2d ago )

I'm quite sure the individual is reading these positive comments downvoting & seething at the same time. Edit: It just downvoted my comment...lol!!

Hofstaderman2d ago

No I'm entertained by this individual. I love unhinged people, they are so interesting lol.

repsahj2d ago

Wow! I am super impressed that in just 4 years, ps5 already caught up to the PS4's. Congratulations.

JackBNimble1d 17h ago

That happens when half of your games are cross platform. I'm still waiting to see what the ps5 is capable of, because they sure haven't pushed any limits.

And where are all these ps5 exclusive games?

sagapo2d ago

Not really surprised as Sony barely has any competition at the moment.

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Zotac To Reveal Their Portable Gaming PC At COMPUTEX 2024

This sounds like a very interesting mobile gaming PC. ZOTAC returns to COMPUTEX 2024 to showcase its biggest push yet into brand-new product categories from Handheld Gaming.

smashman982d ago

My last 2 gpus have both been zotac. No issues. I'm interested.

Garethvk2d ago

It will be interesting to see what they have to offer