Head2Head: L.A. Noire Screenshot Comparison - Lens of Truth

Lens of Truth writes "Welcome back for another exciting Screenshot Comparison! This week we got our chance to sit down with arguably this years most anticipated game - Rockstar's L.A. Noire. So what do we all know so far? The PS3 Version was lead in the development process, and the Xbox 360 version will ship on 3 discs. Okay, but how does each version look? You'll find all the clues you need to help you make your choice inside our latest Head2Head!"

[jc48573]

aren't the developers the same people behind The Getaway series? I heard this was a collaboration project with Rockstar.

[Surfaced]

Yes, I wish I could clear this up definitively.

The developer of this game is not Rockstar.
The developer is Team Bondi.

Team Bondi was formed by senior members of Team Soho.
Team Soho was a subdivision of Sony's London Studio.
Team Soho created both 'The Getaway' titles for PlayStation 2.

L.A. Noire was originally to be published by SCEA. This changed after Shuhei Yoshida left SCEA for a promotion at SCE Japan (he became director of the entire SCE Worldwide Studios group).

The studio head at Bondi, Brendan McNamara, has explicitly described Rockstar's involvement in a 1UP interview:

1UP: To follow-up on what you were just saying, did you work alongside the Housers or other people within Rockstar much? Or did they mostly leave you alone to make the game?

BM: Yeah. To a certain extent they do. Then the bits toward the end of the game, and if you need help, they'll bring in animation resources to clean up all the mo-cap, music, or anything like that. I have to say that Dan [Houser, VP of creative] -- who has his own writing team -- pretty much, in my case, gave me enough rope to hang myself. I'm thankful for that. Different people came in at different times, you know. Jeronimo Barrera, who's VP of development, was here for maybe two years on and off. Josh Needleman, who's one of the producers on it, was here for long extended periods. We get plenty of feedback and want to make sure it lives up to the things that Rockstar puts out. And we also kind of want to, because it's so different, we really want parts of it to feel familiar, like the controls. But obviously it's a pretty different type of game for both them and us, and maybe our business.

1UP: How much did the game itself change once Rockstar got involved?

BM: Actually, I don't think that the game changed at all.

http://www.1up.com/previews...

[GoldPS3]

Damn so it was going to be a PS3 exclusive. Oh well. 360 fans should be happy they get to play this game.

@Istanbull I'm so sorry that I can't remember everything that happen in 2006 like you.

[captain-obvious]

ps3 took the cake with this one thats for sure
add to that the extra mission they have

so yah

[MaxXAttaxX]

Where are those fake screenshots that purposely made the PS3 version look worse now???

It's called FEAR I tell you! LOL

[PLASTICA-MAN]

"During cut-scenes, these two were pixel for pixel identical to one another."

And what are those if not cut-scenes? BRB or ingame commercials?

http://www.lensoftruth.com/...

http://www.lensoftruth.com/...

http://www.lensoftruth.com/...

http://www.lensoftruth.com/...

Where are the shadows ON the car and UNDER the car?

Talking about professional comparison. They couldn't resist giving the 360 version some tiny infinitesimal hope, to save its honor, but it is just not true. Lens of Truth must change its lenses (of lies) !

[jetlian]

is ps3 fans more than anything and its down for me

[HBK619]

It was going to be a PS3 exclusive GoldPS3, but due to the game having a ridiculous budget (literally this is the most expensive game ever made).

Sony decided that it was best to not keep pouring money into a title that was at several stages not likely to see the light of day.

The deal for Sony to hand over the game to Rockstar included Rockstar deciding to make the PS3 exclusive Agent.

It's good that the game has finally come out, but Team Bondi may not even make it out of this with their jobs as they've used a lot of money and need massive sales in order to get that back.

[HolyOrangeCows]

The Ps3 and the 360 have DEFINITELY had a switch in fortune. Look at all of the multiplats that have looked better on the PS3 this year.

So much for those troll shop'd pictures.

[llMurcielagoll]

This may have been a PS3 exclusive but either way, we still have Agent to come. Although it is taking awfully long I began to worry are they even working on it?

Haven't seen a screenshot teaser or anything at all.

[HBK619]

@llMurcielagoll

That's what Rockstar do though, how much of RDR did you see before 3-4 months before it was released? Absolutely nothing.

Rockstar keep their games secret until they release a ton of stuff towards the end of it's dev cycle.

Basically the same thing that has gone on with LA Noire as well.

[Istanbull]

@GoldPS3: if you are not young kid, you should know that L.A Noire was a PS3 exclusive and the first trailers back in 2006 were for the PS3 only.

[MaxXAttaxX]

L.A. Noire WAS going to be a PS3 exclusive. Until they made another deal for another exclusive game: Agent.

[lh_swe]

It's good that more people get a taste of this, it's a niché title and a gamble, an open world game which doesn't allow you to go crazy, a multi-dimentional story with a linear path, a teaser for the mind as opposed to an action filled shoot em' up...bold choice and definetly not going to entice many of the GTA fan's, especially the younger one's.

I am not expecting any wild sales for this to be honest, I'd say around Bully (Canis Canem Edit figures)

On that note, I hope Rockstar goes for another Bulle, I loved that game!

[Tainted Gene]

gawd i luv BULLY. it probably has one of the best soundtracks in any game i have ever played. really cant wait for the next one

[Vherostar]

A Rockstar game better on the PS3 clearly.. Seems it was really the lead platform. Lens Of truth this aswell who are known for lowering settings on ps3 games to boost 360 performance on comparisons. Meh don't matter anyway if I buy I will buy for PS3 purely because I only use my 360 for the 360 exclusives and shooters.

[frostypants]

PS3 wins, but as usual with cross platforms, neither version is different enough that anyone will really miss out unless they're looking at them side-by-side. I think the main advantage of the PS3 version is the single-disc.

A buddy of mine picked this up (PS3 version) at midnight and said it is freaking amazing. I'm pumped for tonight.

[Mohdunknown]

ps3 is the definite choice:

1)game on one disc only
2)Ps3 owners get exclusive content
3)PS3 was lead platform during development

[ZBlacktt]

Inb4 more people say the DVD drive is not holding back their console.

[lh_swe]

I wouldn't say holding back, just making things extremely inconvenient ;)...I mean I love swapping discs, it makes me feel more part of the experience!

[Death]

It's funny that it's no big deal to buy a game, come home, unwrap it and pop it in just to go make a snack or have dinner while a mandatory install takes place, but playing instantly and having to change discs after hours or even days is completely unacceptable. Neither is perfect.

-Death

[hadouken007]

Developers need to speak up,I gaming media downs one system to hype to other, meen while there loosing money.

[Tempjf]

Wow the Xbox 360 is missing shadows and SSAO. PS3 won this Hands down.

[xPhearR3dx]

Something isn't right about the shadows missing. I have the 360 version installed on my HDD and the shadows look the same as the PS3 version.

[Tempjf]

I think your lying. no matter what you sat the SSAO is completely missing for the Xbox 360 version.

[xPhearR3dx]

Look at the page 2, first image. The mailbox, telephone pole, and the yellow pole all have no shadows.

Here's 2 pics I just took of the 360 version and they're present. They look just like that at night time as well.

http://i34.photobucket.com/...

http://i34.photobucket.com/...

[RememberThe357]

Maybe they're using demo or preview versions.

[xPhearR3dx]

Well I don't really care what they're using, or which versions better. I'm just saying those screens are not what I'm seeing on my TV and I posted 2 pics to prove it.

[S_C]

A couple of weeks ago most of you ps3 owners were saying that lens of truth is a load of bull e.t.c because they came to the conclusion that the 360 just edged it . Now when they say the ps3 comes out on top you bow down at thier feet.... Hmmmmm make your minds up .
On a positive note this game is looking amazing on both consoles and i have never been this hyped for a SP only game

[baodeus]

@sc

yeah, after the fiasco with mass effect, LOT are scare of the power of the n4g ps3 fan. They are quite favorable now, so it isn't lens of lies anymore, quite simple really.

This game look really good and very different. Something that we need, not the same crap all the time.

[StanSmith]

Gotta love the fanboys on this site. You seem to still get mass disagrees even when you're able to back your claim up with proof. Talk about living in denial!

There are either a lot of 12 year olds who got mummy to buy their consoles on this site or a lot of adults who need to grow up and stop fighting about bits of plastic, metal and software!

*On topic*
It's great to see that visually these two are on par but i'm still getting the PS3 Version for the exclusive content.

[room414]

@mario

Not sure how you would consider a screen shot from a different location and time of day as proof of anything.

I don't see any reason to doubt the pics in the LOT comparison and to call these games "visually on par" because you live in fear of being thought of as a fanboy is just plain chicken sh*t.

Call a spade a spade. PS3 version is obviously better in this case. It doesn't necessarily make you a fanboy just because you acknowledge the truth.

[Obelisk92]

@PhearR3dx

I'm not a graphic expert or anything, but MAYBE the 360 is just missing "some" shadows, and not every single shadow.

Try to take a screenshots of the same part of the game that LoT took, and make the comparison.

I mean, I trust LoT a lot (lol). I don't think they would come out with bullshots or anything like that.

[CrazyJ]

I think it's just the 360 is using some kind of self shadowing algorithm that is different than the full SSAO algorithm the PS3 version is using. Perhaps they can only do 1 light or something. Some of the 360 LoT shots have some self shadowing just not all that the PS3 version has.

[VINNIEPAZ]

"I think your lying. no matter what you sat the SSAO is completely missing for the Xbox 360 version."

Typical Sony fanboy. Doesn't even want to TRY and get the facts straight. Get it for what system you want. I'm getting it for both. I hope the PS3 frame rate will be smoother. Its not overkill but can get choppy in some parts.

[Finger-Eater]

Why in the hell are you getting both for?

[morganfell]

Vinnie you are missing the point. The PS3 was on the short end of a Lens of Truth evaluation recently. You seem to forget how the guys at Beyond 3D made liars out of LoT. Were you protesting then? If so, all well and good. If not...

What point are you missing? The heavy sarcasm. No matter what the reality happens to be, Lens of Truth is right. One day, people will treat them the same as other sites who have no business getting published here. Let's see how objective people are when their favorite console isn't getting polished.

Personally I think LoT belongs on the same garbage heap as any site that has been busted for manipulating media to influence reviews. They can also sit alongside a certain website that makes up sales numbers and a wannabe rapper that shoots video in his mom's bedroom.

[MasterCornholio]

Other sites said the same thing about the SSAO. Its really not a big deal because the 360 is missing some shadows. The game still plays fine on Microsoft console.

[Joe Bomb]

Wow! The 360 got smoked! Big difference from Red Dead Redemption last year.

[RudeSole Devil]

Yeah definitely a PS3 win here. By all means Sony really needed to get this right. Oh yeah, funny how the "contrast's" are identical. Nice work Rockstar! Finally a dev who cares!

[metsgaming]

once again rockstar did not develop this game ! The reason why it looks better on ps3 is because it was originally a ps3 game and then turned multiplat.

[bwazy]

I think PS3 wins this one hands down.

- Better lighting (more realistic/gritty)
- More background rendering (compared to xbox its ridiculously better.)
- Xbox has quite a bit more jagged edges, PS3 is much smoother
- And its been said, but ONE DISC.

Things are starting to tip towards Sony as far as multiplats go. Bout damn time.

[guigsy]

Like these graphical "edges" even matter when the game is in motion. The only time when ports should come into question is when there are disparities in performance such as frame-rate issues and loading times. This is just nitpicking.

[BrianG]

But that is exactly what the 360 people do when a multi platform game runs slightly better on 360.

The game here looks fine on either system. But things like the exclusive content, plus the fact that it is on one disc gives it a slightly bigger edge.

When it comes down to it the 360 gamers aren't getting a crappy game. PS3 gamers are just getting a slightly better game.

[guigsy]

Sometimes there are games like that though. Bayonetta for example was a game significantly inferior on the PS3 because of longer loading times and frame-rate problems, and that was after a mandatory install. I don't think 360 owners will be too bothered about such minute disparities seen in LA Noire. Even the disc issue isn't a major issue, but I guess if you have both consoles that would be the tipping point.

[BlackTar187]

god when the 360 barely wins its a 360 love fest . So forgetful.

i remember Ghostbusters game was not noticeable but the 360 fans ate it alive and to what end? Scared of potential customers so you could be happy with your system of choice. Helped ruin Ghostbusters future maybe

i dunno play to have fun people

[guigsy]

At the end of the day who gives a shit what fanboys think? If people are that fickle for a fanboy to influence their judgement then they might as well become a fanboy themselves. Fanboys thought that Portal 2 looked better on the PS3, that didn't stop it selling better on the 360. Unless console disparities noticeably affect performance then there's really nothing for either console owners to make something out of it, even if fanboys try to.

[starchild]

If you thought the Ghostbusters differences were not noticeable then you didn't play both versions plain and simple. There is no way that those differences can be construed as not noticeable.

Th problem is that you are trying to make two things equivalent that simply aren't. Many games do have significant differences. This game doesn't seem to.

I will wait for Digital Foundry for the full analysis because I think they do a more professional and thorough job, but it is looking like I will get this on the PS3.

[BlackTar187]

Yea your right ... Not the ghostbusters difference was not noticeable in full speed. I don't play my game in stop motion so i say again you crazy people made a huge deal over something that was unnoticeable at full speed.

I love how many people on this site Play both version l9ol. or go and buy both versions. Its such a load of crap.

[ZombieAssassin]

I guess all those comparison shots that were going around earlier this week are fake then because it looks like the ps3 is the clear winner here. Not that the game looks bad on the xbox, good job Team Bondi.

[gypsygib]

People say that PS3 owners are paranoid and delusional but sadly the truth is there are people and sites out there that intentionally disparage PS3 because they're blind 360 fanboys.

Its been happening from the beginning of this gen but its not as bad anymore.

[ThatCanadianGuy]

PS3 version looks significantly better.Take notes Rockstar, Team Bondi just spit on all your bad PS3 ports.

[despair]

Except this is not a PS3 port, the game was originally a PS3 exclusive that turned multiplatforml; that means the lead platform was the PS3, usually with PS3 as lead the games are pretty much identical, meaning Team Bondi dropped the ball here with the release of a lesser X360 version.

If you complain when PS3 gets shafted then you should complain when X360 gets it as well. Sites like LensOfTruth should not need to exist with all versions being pretty much identical and nothing to show, unfortunately its not that way.

[Lou-Cipher]

"If you complain when PS3 gets shafted then you should complain when X360 gets it as well."

The 360 didn't get shafted, it just cant handle PS3 level of Graphics & Sound. The PS3 has never held back an Xbox 360 game, but we all know of many games the 360 has held back because of its hardware & DVD limitations.

The PS3 is a more capable Console than the 360. PS3 owners shouldnt have to look at Xbox 360 graphics, or listin to 5.1 non HD sound, when the PS3 is capable of alot better visuals audio.

PS3 games should look better, it's a stronger Console, and dont forget Bluray.

Every PS3 game should have better visuals and sound, but most developers are to lazy, or dont have the extra $$$ or time to add better visuals or 7.1HD audio to the PS3 version.

[MasterCornholio]

Whether one console gets shafted or not. Depends on the capabilitys of said console. Its like saying that the 360 got shafted because Metro on it doesnt look the same as the PC version. Just accept that each console has their own strengths and weaknesses.

The 360 version is just missing some shadows thats it. It really isnt a big deal. Plus everyone knows that the 360 is extremely easy to develop for so if they didnt include the shadows its because the engine which was designed specifically for the PS3s hardware doesnt fit on to the 360 as smoothly as it should. I saw this happen with FF13 as well.

[Veeger]

"If you complain when PS3 gets shafted then you should complain when X360 gets it as well."

Lol, that's fake logic. Maybe he doesn't have 360, doesn't like it, spits on it and so on. Those are funny times when having a preference implies you're at least out of your mind.

[Larry L]

@cornholio

well, to be fair, the 360 version isn't just missing some shadows. It also seems to be lacking some lighting, and is completely void of any and all reflection mapping. The PS3 version has reflections all over the place, even on that little strip of chrome trim around the car's windows has it's own reflective properties. The 360 version has no reflections at all on any surface. That shows alot of extra performance potential of the hardware in my book.

[StanSmith]

@lou cipher

Show me one PS3 multiplat that doesn't have HD sound? On my amp, all my PS3 games play in HD 5.1 surround sound. Not once does it show up as Dolby Digital on my amp, so Xbox hasn't held back HD audio on PS3.

As for 7.1 surround sound, that isn't a mainstream setup yet. Many people own 5.1 surround systems and many don't know the difference between 7.1 and 5.1. The difference between the two isn't as obvious as you think considering the two extra speakers (much like the rears in a 5.1 setup) are not used constantly.

[Lou-Cipher]

Not everyone has an HD TV, does that mean game developers shouldn't make HD games?

Just because not everyone has a 7.1 setup, doesn't mean it should get ignored by multiplatform developers.

The main reason 99% of multiplatform games dont have 7.1 HD Audio, is because the 360 uses a disc that only allows 6.8 gigs of data on it. If the 360 used Bluray, or even HD-DVD, you would see alot more games with 7.1 HD Audio.

If the developers knew that they had the extra space on disc, they would add 7.1 HD audio to most of their games.

They know from the start that they only have 6.8 gigs to work with, so they design their game with 6.8 gigs in mind not the 50 gig the PS3 allows.

[StanSmith]

"Not everyone has an HD TV, does that mean game developers shouldn't make HD games?"

That is exactly why Nintendo didn't go HD!

"Just because not everyone has a 7.1 setup, doesn't mean it should get ignored by multiplatform developers.

The main reason 99% of multiplatform games dont have 7.1 HD Audio, is because the 360 uses a disc that only allows 6.8 gigs of data on it. If the 360 used Bluray, or even HD-DVD, you would see alot more 7.1 games out there."

You have totally ignored my comment and have chosen bits to fit with your "360 suxs it uses dvd" comment.

7.1 HD audio is a waste of developers time and resources when very few people have that kind of system. The majority of people don't own a 7.1 HD system, whereas the majority of people who own a 360 and PS3 own an HDTV. You're comparing apples and oranges. Comparing a minority to a majority in fact.

Yes the Xbox can't have 5.1 or 7.1 HD audio due to a lack of space on DVD, but this has never prevented the PS3 having 5.1 HD audio on multiplatform games as they all have it. Thats a fact. Stop having a pissing match against the 360 trying to blame it for lackluster PS3 multiplatform ports when in reality it's the Developers fault for not optimizing the PS3 version!

[Denethor_II]

@Lou-Cipher Well said.

[Achemki]

@MarioFTW

The Orange Box is one multiplat' that didn't support 5.1 on the PS3 via optical cable. It's only 2 channels.

I'll throw in Bionic Commando Rearmed as well just because you said 'fact'. ;)

[StanSmith]

@achemki

You have to use HDMI to get 5.1 HD audio. So my original comment still stands!

[Ri0tSquad]

"If you complain when PS3 gets shafted then you should complain when X360 gets it as well."

Seen the 360 version myself. It looks and plays fine. I wouldn't say they dropped ball like Rockstar has with EVERY game they have developed on PS3. This is just ONE game with a few minor flaws that would probably go unnoticed. Really good effort for a game that probably didn't have a lot of development time on 360. Rockstar, on the other hand, doesn't even try to get their games identical. Look at GTAIV, Midnight Club, and RDR on PS3 and you'll notice a a consistent pattern: they're all sub-hd and pretty much crappy ports.

[OpenGL]

@ MARIOFTW

The reason the 360 doesn't support 7.1 audio has nothing to do with DVD, but the fact that the console would have no way to output it. HDMI 1.2 only supports 5.1 and the optical audio port on the 360 also only supports 5.1 so this has nothing to do with disc space.

PS3 multi-plats missing 7.1 are probably just the result of a quick port job, and developers knowing that the vast majority of their customers won't be missing anything.

[StanSmith]

Yeah thats true. I totally forgot about the 360's HDMI specs.

Saying that though, the 360 can't be blamed for PS3s lack of 7.1 HD surround sound. When every PS3 game has uncompressed 5.1 audio, i just fail to see the logic that it's the 360s fault and not the developers. I mean it could be said that it is the PS3s fault because of it's hardware being alien to devs, but we all know that isn't true either

Last gen, devs were optimising their games on the three different platforms and they all looked different on multiplats. This gen has been different. They are aiming for similar looking games this gen due to the time constraits and the increased cost of developing that this gen of consoles has brought.

[Ri0tSquad]

Maybe they should handle the PS3 counterparts of their games.

[Mr Logic]

Actually it is entirely possible to get 5.1 through optical. It is called Dolby Digital and DTS.

Only uncompressed 5.1 or Dolby TrueHD require the bandwidth of HDMI, but they also require new receivers.

[Iceballs]

All I can say is I'm happy I got this for the PS3.

[MasterCornholio]

So XBOTs will you now apologize for making this BS comparison?

http://gamrconnect.vgchartz...

Some people probably bought the 360 version because of this so your going to have to say sorry to them.

[frostypants]

It's not just Xbots who are guilty of BS. Metacritic is doing it too.

The 360 version of this game comes CLOSE to the PS3 version, but by no account is it better. Yet, Metacritic has the 360 version as a 92, vs. 91 for the PS3. Not a big deal, but it's typical trolling on their part.

When you dig a bit, you notice that two "80" reviews (from Eurogamer and Wired), both of which were intended for both platforms, are only counted under the PS3 scoring, and ignored for the 360.

No wonder those clowns shut down their forum.

[xtremegamerage]

My My how the tables have turned. PS3 FTW.

PORTAL
BRINK
L.A Noire.

Next up.

RAGE,BF3.

[Hanif-876]

I can bet that Battlefield 3 is gonna be superior on the PS3 being that DICE did a little documentation showing enhancements in coding techniques for the SPU's and also good memory management.

Here is a link to back up my statement:

http://thegamefanatics.com/...

Click on the slide show to see DICE's doc on maxing-out the PS3 with the Best upcoming FPS Battlefield 3!

[frostypants]

Wow...awesome presentation. Which leads me to ask: how are they going to pull off this stuff on the 360 version of BF3, given that its GPU is only marginally better and it lacks an architecture conducive to offloading burden from said GPU.

I honestly was leaning towards the 360 version of BF3 since most of my FPS buddies are 360 guys (big surprise). But it honestly sounds like the PS3 version is getting the most attention aside from the PC, and seems to be getting a lot of positive sentiment from the devs. I've yet to read much of anything about the 360 version of the game. It sure seems like they're just gonna make a half-baked version with crappy lighting and call it a day.

It's like the 360 in 2011 is being treated by devs like the PS3 in 2007.

[Hanif-876]

I'm sure the Xbox360 version will be ok, given the fact that the system architecture is very similar to that of the PC which is the lead platform. Therefore, porting the game isn't gonna be that much of a problem based off the fact that the dev team(s) at DICE are very talented. In fact, Battlefield Bad Company 2 is one of the few games where its very hard spotting differences between the two platforms (PS3,Xbox360) so i'm confident that you or anyone else won't be disappointed whichever version is bought.

[theone26]

xbox version got spanked hard, but the worst part is swapping discs for three times, I mean who the hell does that in 2011?

[matt_hooper]

The facial animations in this game are mind blowing.

[theonlylolking]

I wish they had better graphics to keep up with the facial animations.

[RAmar101]

Its still the same game anyway so 360 owners should be happy, my main reason for ps3 version is that its got no disk swapping

[BushLitter]

That's pretty much it for me as well. Mind you, the exclusive content also has a pulling factor ;)

[ZBlacktt]

Can't even get the site to load. Just sits there thinking. Been trying now some 10 mins.

[vandal GAB]

Witcher 2 all the way for me. This game looks dull, yeah the facial tech is impressive but thats about it!

[FrigidDARKNESS]

The Witcher2 FTW....but you're comparing a game built around a PC .

[Breadisgood]

The Witcher 2 looks great but this game still looks good as well. I think it may get a little repetative after a while but it'll definitely be worth a playthrough at least.

[MeNoRasta]

Wasnt the ps3 fanboys on this site the ones who hate lens of truth for making a ps3 game look bad but i forgot what the game was now.
Now look at them loving lens of truth now for making this game look better than then the xbox version.

Yes the ps3 version looks better and i might get it for ps3 but the ps3 fanboys are the worse ever on this site.

[retrofly]

Lens of truth website never works for me, they need to sort their servers out, can never connect, and if i can its always damn slow!

[earbus]

I would have got this for ps3 if it didnt break ,so the old reliable 360 version it is.

[SuperStrokey1123]

No sure serious? But given your previous posts i think you actually are...

[Shogun Master]

The game is really fun but the control sucks.

[clarkjudo]

This YouTube.com video is a better view in motion of the photos taken for the 360 version. In my opinion it is not much to get bent out of shape over. Look between 3:15-4:00. Follow the lighting/reflections on the poltrol car front to back. It does show some shading and light reflection effects differences. As a 360 owner I say this as I shrug my shoulders, "Oh, well. Not a big deal." :)

Video is the Xbox Version.
http://www.youtube.com/watc...

[FrigidDARKNESS]

the 360 version seems to have better lighting and shadow details. ..for the ps3 to be the lead platform the 360 beats it in every way.

If anyone wants to know im picking up the ps3 version. Didn't want to ve bothered with the disc swapping.

[fooltheman]

Are you blind? or wearing weird glasses?

[gamer7804]

PS3: Better Lighting
XBOX360: Better Draw Distance.

Pretty typical minor differences in a multiplat launch.

[Breadisgood]

Pretty sure there were buildings in the background on the PS3 shots that weren't there on the 360 ones...

[Master_S]

PS3 is the first platform? omg look horrible.

[MR LOOKINGBILL]

The 360 version is superior in every way ps3 version ;ools muddy and inferior. Enjoy you it everyone.

[Jake_Butler]

If anyone thinks the Xbox is better they are on crack. It's about time the PS3 gets a huge victory!

[girlwithturn]

Yep, yesterday bullshit comparison already mirrored around all internet. American PR-machine in action.

[Figboy]

I don't like Lens of Truth.

I think they're unprofessional and lack consistency.

I already have LA Noire pre-ordered on the PS3 (prefer the dual shock 3, 1 disc, and extra content. can't judge performance on both consoles, because i've yet to play either).

I prefer to play the games for myself instead of relying on comparisons.

From the looks of this comparison, there are differences, but nothing deal breaking. Just like with most comparisons. I remember the meltdowns for Read Dead Redemption because the PS3 version looked different. I have the PS3 version, and it didn't look anything like the screenshots in various comparisons when running on my TV.

I actually think these comparison sites should list ALL of their details, like what type of TV they are using. I have a 40" Samsung 720p/1080i set, and a 24" Dynex 1080p set. Ironically enough, the Samsung looks better at 720p than my Dynex looks at 1080p (although the Dynex does look really good).

I'm just curious, since 99.9% of the time, the game running on my Sammy doesn't look anything like the videos/screens most of these comparisons suggest. Then again, I actually tinker with the settings of my TV and consoles so the picture looks pleasing to me.

[OC_MurphysLaw]

These comparisons are tough if you ask me since you always question how they capture, etc... Certain things look better on one versus the other. I will say atleast in the comparisons on Lens of Truth it appeared small details were left of the 360 version versus the PS3, like trim on the car fender or a few small buildings in the horizon. One thing for sure... it looks good to me on both consoles...and I am very much looking forward to playing it.

[death2smoochie]

And now Lens of "Lies" I mean truth is credible now? LOL
Oh the hypocrisy....

Anyways, it is a given the PS3 version will be better as this was originally a PS3 exclusive game AND it wa the lead platform.

[nightmarex121]

But isnt that the point was to call them out so they tell the truth later on.

[death2smoochie]

There was a reason why they were hated beyond their incompetence at times...
especially on this site ;=)

[Soul Train]

Don't blame LOT for the PS3 losing so many comparisons. Blame the devs.

[AngelicIceDiamond]

PS looks better due to SSAO, looks like the Xbox is a simple port after all oh well I'm still gettin it for the Xbox......because I only own a Xbox.

[Der_Kommandant]

How do i say owned in Esperanto?

[Dorwrath]

Is this what gaming has come down to comparing screen shots for something thats going to have little or no impact at all.

Jeez go play the came. Spot the difference is extremely boring.

[TazMania]

PS3 Win:
LA Noire
Crysis2
Portal 2
Mass Effect 2
Dead space 2

[OC_MurphysLaw]

Congrats! You just won the fanboy award. Please accept this on behalf of myself and all the gamers here at N4G. I am sure those "winning" games have earned you lots of money and credentials amongst your peers. Later on we will have a dinner to honor you and your PS3 Wins... Please begin seating at the Taco Bell promptly as space is limited.

[Thoreau]

bubble count= n4g political neutrality, and your response was lame.... people are allowed to have fun, right?

[ufo8mycat]

erm Dead Space 2 looks better on 360, even though it's very small.

[The_Nameless_One]

FYI. Web site is down.

[devilhunterx]

There is a reason why they are called "Lens of Lies"

[Soul Train]

Yeah, morons like you with 1 bubble.

[Jake_Butler]

hahahaah Soul Train! that's funny bubbles for you!

[ikral]

I have PS3, and actually dont care how game looks on X360 as long as it looks good on PS3. If its good, Ill play it, if not I wont. This comparisions should only matter to both console owners. Simple.

[K1LLSburyPWNboy]

PS3 needed a little something better since Red Dead on the 360 was much more polished. LA Noire for the 360 being a basically a port is pretty damn good not like the night a day differences that Red Dead Redemption had. I think Red Dead is a better game myself.

[K1LLSburyPWNboy]

TAZ you should do a list for all the 360 vs PS3 wins.... I don't think there are enough characters allowed to fit them into one comment. It'll probably take at least five or six posts... Well hurry up, you're gonna be one busy fanboy:)

[Ch1d0r1]

stop arguing and enjoy the game or get a life

[assmonkey]

I usually think these comparisons are pointless but this time I'm glad I saw this.

[dkgshiz]

Got it on the PS3 since you get the DLC and its on one disk.

[Yukicore]

Are you people finally going to understand how crippled ported versions can be, compared to base version. The reason why there are no shadows could be either technical or bad port, in this case it is VERY good, except those missing shadows... I am glad this game looks so good on PS3, because i just love the idea of the game and how it is executed and i don't own a Xbox console. Those comparisons are just to take a look at base vs ported, does developers have invested enough power to make it look and perform as good as base version, not of telling which console is better, that is just ridiculous, how people compare consoles by looking at games comparisons, it is all about optimizing, some time ago many developers thought that they have done their game to the MAX and it can't be any better, look at games now, they are just BEAUTIFUL!

[ross102]

I dont understand fanboyism for gaming consoles. Sports teams yeah I get that but it's a games console! I have a 360 and ps3 and I prefer my ps3 but I wouldnt argue over which one is better! Get a life or discover girls and get on with it!

[ichimaru]

rofl who comes up with these titles ^^ "lens of truth"
in all serriousness though, its 2011, if you don't like the console you have by now, buy another why compare and boast about whose is better? peace love and gaming! さよなら

[IHateYouFanboys]

the PS3 is the clear winner in this graphics comparison - they look identical in every way apart from the SSAO and some lighting. the SSAO alone makes it look noticeably better. the interesting thing is that its usually the 360 versions of games that have the better SSAO - lots of PS3 versions are even missing it all together.

what strikes me as interesting is that the cutscenes are literally 1:1 across the consoles. this either shows that they are stored as FMV, which explains why the game is on more than 1 DVD (since an hour of 720p FMV can be upwards of 6gb), or that Team Bondi just didnt put in the effort on optimising the 360 version during gameplay. i mean, SSAO isnt exactly a killer on the hardware, so its omission on the 360 during gameplay is very suspect.

if i buy this ill get it on PS3, but as great as i think the game looks and as interesting a concept as it is, i dont think its for me.

[btk]

OK - PS3 wins this one hands down.
But it still looks good enough on XB360. No-one will feel shafted. Hope the gameplay is good.

[MonopolyRSV]

Looks like they purposely dumbed down the PS3 version so the 360 version wouldn't be as embarrassing even though it still is.

[ReBurn]

Just got home with my copy. Will be firing up the PS3 shortly. There were several shots, mostly the daylight shots, that looked identical to me. The night shots with the shadows look the most different.

[cheameup]

are guys really arguing over this ? yeah the PS3 looks slightly better but damn its not that big deal.

I own ps3 and 360 and I'm leaning towards PS3 cause of the discs. Anyone compare the loading times from dvd to blue ray ? Also If i install on my 360 do I have to swap discs ?

[Breadisgood]

Seems to be a lot of people trolling on this article.

I don't know how anyone can look at this comparison and come to the conclusion that the 360 version is better.

For reference I only have a 360. If I had a PS3 I'd get it on the PS3 but I don't so it doesn't matter to me too much.

[ceed911]

Sites like these feed off of fanboys who still think that there are huge graphic differences.

There is almost no difference unless you are looking for it. Its not like the difference between the Xbox and the PS2.

Both systems are great and minor differences wont affect sales.

[m23]

Picked up the game on 360, I don't have ps3. Regardless of that, I doubt most people even notice these differences when playing the game, I don't understand the point of these articles, seem like total flaimbait in my opinion. Game is awesome so far by the way.

[horndog]

LOL. Only if it's pro PS3. LOl

Wow sony is on a role. That's three whole third party games that have the edge over the 360 version. It only took devs 5 years. NOt BAD!!

lolol!!

[AXAXAX]

The 360 version is missing a lot of self-shadowing and general shadows around the environments.
And why does it kind of have a weird 'interlaced' look to it?

The facial features look almost identical though which is a positive for 360 owners.

[Grannyvukka]

Yes, yes, we all know the PS3 version in far superior to the 360 version....the only way the 360 version can compare to the PS3 version is if you turn off all the PS3's settings, plug it into standard def television using rca cables & switching the tv over to black & white....The PS3 version is simply just better......and that is also factoring in Team Bondi's purposeful dumbing down in order for 360 to actually be able to run it.....not to mention they didn't want to push any harder than they did, as instead of a 3 disk 360 version, it could quite easily have jumped to 5-6 disks.

PS3 owners will get a much bigger jump up in visual & overall production quality with The Agent.

At present, it is highly obvious that games are built to run as optimal as possible on both machines, as the install base is too low to justify the extra expense of squeezing the extra power from the PS3. Now if the install base was more akin to how PS2 or PS1 was, as opposed to there competition, then we would see more developers get more out of the PS3, & due to the major market share PS3 had, developers would attempt to port to 360, or just abandon that version alltogether...In any case we would see some pretty poor ports on 360.

Now as a 360, Wii & PS3 owner, I am happy with it the way it is going.....Both 360 & PS3 are great machines, & both still manage to surprise me with great visuals, sound & production.....so as much as I'd like to see more developers abandon "the lowest common denominator" rule of thumb being used at present, & get more games that take advantage of some of the PS3's advantages & breaking more tasks up on it's spu's to allow other areas in the cpu, gpu, or wherever else, to allow better graphics, physics, sound, special effects, weather effects, water effects & the such.
But if the machines stay close in terms of all this......as long as we all get great games regardless of which console we own, or prefer, & as long as we aren't subjected to another bunch of scumbag hackers ruining our online gaming experiences, as well as costing developers, publishers & console manufacturers that we all rely on & love, there hard earned money.

[SuperbVillain]

Yeah PS3 version looks better but wow,im surprised the 360 version got shitted on so much.Im happy ill be able to play the best version of this game but i feel bad for 360 owners

[snipes101]

Man the flame wars were bound to happen on this one

[fullmetal297]

PS3 looks better outta the 360 which isn't surprising since it was lead platform. Such ashame that there isn't a PC to compare.

[Hyperbomb69]

This is what happens when Xbox gets PS3 exclusives, they look like complete garbage on their system, when you compare the screenshots to the ps3.

[Shmotz]

Personally if I had a 360 only this would bother me immensely. I play games like LA Noir to become immersed in the characters and the world and if what LoT says is true( which I doubt it is) then I would be pissed. Minor things like that detract from the atmosphere.

[Jack Bauer]

anyone else experiencing faces not loading correctly with lips not moving for a few seconds on some characters ps3 version.. not a big deal but it is distracting me when i play

[earbus]

360 looks way better denial seems to work with you guys all the time nice.