Diablo 3 on console: when is 60fps not really 60fps?

Gameplay can run at two frame-rates simultaneously on PS4 and Xbox One - but right now the Microsoft console has the advantage

[Dudebro90]

Interesting the way it renders the camera view different from the gameplay.

Looks like that boost to the xbone cpu is helping with the frame rate.

[Ashunderfire86]

Weird how the X1 version is performing better than the PS4 version at 60fps? Looks like its going to be poorly optimize or something. They better give out a patch for PS4, because they have no excuse for this.

[Gr1mmyshadows]

always an excuse

[bluzone]

@Dudebro90 ya Its what caught my eye when i read this.

[Skate-AK]

The patch to boost Diablos framerate isn't live yet. It's a day on patch. The game is still 900p when they ran the tests.

[Dudebro90]

There is no frame rate boost patch.

Its a resolution boost. Big difference.

[ATi_Elite]

Seriously I'm not gonna have a HISSY FIT over this.

PS4 occasionally dropping down to 50fps is not a GAME KILLER. Just another case for Devs to back off of 1080p in favor of solid framrates IMHO but I do understand Sony's plug for 1080p 60fps.

900p looks good folks especially if it can hold a solid 60fps.

Blizzard who are PC devs had an EASY time in the XB1 Dev kit seeing how DX11 is so familiar to them.

Blizzard still did a good job mastering Sony's PS4 low level api in a short time. maybe they could of asked Naughty Dogg or GG for a few pointers.

either way both versions look good with no major differences except 900p vs 1080p big whoop.

goes back to playing Path of Exile LMAO!

[Tedakin]

How many games are truly 60fps locked? Forza, MGS4, Wolfenstein and uh... what? Most "60fps" games are more like 47.

[ChickeyCantor]

The game still renders at 60~ fps. It's simply the animations that are cut to a degree.

[Volkama]

The article states that it does impact controller response, so it isn't a locked 60fps in the most crucial context.

Still, the moving parts of the interface are rock solid locked-in 60fps :)

[windblowsagain]

Poorly done. game looks like crap.

[1nsomniac]

How they haven't been able to lock a stable 60fps on a top down dungeon crawler with the amount of money that Blizzard have is ridiculous & they really should be pretty ashamed of that fact!

I really like Eurogamer though, never any BS or fanboyism & they review with realistic scores majority of games reaching 7-8 out of 10 instead of giving every game an imaginary perfect 10/10.

[Shabutie13]

It isn't Blizzard's fault that the two systems are low end PCs. For the equivalent price of a PS4 or Xbone you could have a PC that runs Diablo 3 at 1440p 60fps.

[Palitera]

No matter how many idiot parrots repeat what you've said, no, you can't. At least not with all details set to the lowest.

[1nsomniac]

That isn't really a comment you can make that holds any merit to it.

Just take a look at what both systems have managed to achieve with this hardware & now take a look at this very simple game in all respects.

It is in no doubt Blizzards fault!

[Palitera]

I was gonna buy it (despite having played a lot on PC), but now knowing about its ridiculous under optimization, I'll just get it if there is a demo first.

But two points should be noted:
1. It's not thaaat bad. Watch the video. Sequences with lots happening well locked at 60fps.
2. The comparison was made between PS4 1080p vs X1 900p. With X1 patched to 1080p, will it maintain the performance?

[The Meerkat]

What the.....?

I've been looking forward to this so much for my PS4.
I've even been playing the hell out of TLOU so I can devote all my time to D3.

Now I'm having second thoughts.
I said I wouldn't get a Bone until MCC but now I don't know.
Should I get a Bone and D3?
Or stick with the PS4 version?

[Volkama]

I was going to prod you and tell you to stop being silly as the PS4 version will still be a fine choice. But then I see you are planning to get a One soon anyway, and I understand to dilemna!

A game like D3 is much better with friends though (online or couch). If you have friends getting the game, they are the correct way to make the decision on which version you go for.

[Dudebro90]

Go where ever your friends are going to pick it up.

[The Meerkat]

All my friends have 'grown out' of gaming :-(

[ovnipc]

Get the one with diablo 3. The one is a great console. I own both but i spend more time on the one, idk is just better. I was thinking to get this game on ps4 cause i don't use it much only for tlou. They announce today a Xbox one 1t.

[Darkwatchman]

I'm pretty sure both games are getting day one patches and by reading the comments on that website, it seems to be true, so wait until the release day patches before making judgments