GTA V PS4 vs. XBO 1080p Direct-Feed Image Comparison Shows Visual Parity Among Both Platforms

GearNuke: "Considering the fact that the game is going to be released on the PS4 and Xbox One, and runs at native 1080p on both of them, it is interesting to see if both versions have any difference between them."

[GarrusVakarian]

What the hell is up with the X1 captures here? It looks really washed-out. Looks like the PS4 is set to full RGB, while the X1 is set to limited.

As usual, we'll have to wait for DF for a fair analysis...

[Death]

This is weird, http://n4g.com/news/1622900...

I wonder if the vid in the link is labeled correctly. It shows the PS4 version being cloudy. It's the opposite of the screen grabs.

[OB1Biker]

Scoop: dont trust internet video and pics. Thats why DF first hand analysis is useful

[SonofGod]

Gearnuke must have made a switch by mistake, usually the XO has more contrast, not the other way around.

[GarrusVakarian]

Yeah, that's strange. Either way, though, neither console should have washed-out visuals to the extent of those captures. Both consoles should be set to the same RGB settings when being compared. If you have your console set to 'full' RGB, and your TV can support a full RGB signal, then you should never get washed out visuals.

It's either a problem with the capture equipment, or the consoles RGB settings are different.

But hey, at least they used direct-feed PNG captures...not 1080p YouTube stills like Gamingbolt do. Lol.

[Wintersun616]

It's Gamingbolt. I wouldn't be surprised at all, if they tried their everything to make the PS4 seem worse. Albeit, whichever version looks foggier, I think this is a non-issue. IIRC, the game has brightness and contrast settings in the pause menu. By changing them around, you could probably make the two versions identical.

[Godz Kastro]

Gonna have to wait for DF because you cant tell the difference. (fixed)

[GarrusVakarian]

...But I clearly can tell the difference because I literally JUST SAID that the X1 version looks washed out, yet the PS4 shots don't. That's telling a difference between brightness/contrast. Lol. The only reason I say wait for DF is because they usually make sure the RGB settings are the same for both consoles. Hence why I said we'll have to wait for a "fair" analysis.

Sites like this one always end up messing something up, which results in an unfair comparison. And in this case, they've portrayed the X1 version unfairly.

Did you even read my comment before bitterly attempting to call me out? I'm getting pretty sick and tired of people like you who can't let go of a grudge, bitterly calling me out at every opportunity you get. Add to that a lack of reading comprehension, and yeah...it gets pretty annoying.

[iistuii]

@Lukas Why wait for DF, you won't be buying the X1 version so why worry about it being washed out.

[GarrusVakarian]

Another bitter reply, lol. I'm flattered.

To answer your question: Simply because I enjoy DF articles, which are usually fair in the way the analysis is carried out. I enjoy the technical side of videogames too, and I enjoy reading about the results of each analysis.

So if this site is portraying a certain version unfairly, which in thise case is the X1 version, it's natural I'm going to say "wait for DF", because they usually provide a fair comparison. But not only a fair one, a much more in-depth one too.

Is that a good enough answer, Sir?

Oh, and you're right about me not buying the X1 version. All of my friend are buying it for PS4, so why would I?

[Angeljuice]

He started by saying they look different and that one set of pictures looks washed out, to which he received Industrial scale denial from blind fan bots.
I say blind, maybe they just have cataracts and see everything in a washed-out haze. Whatever the reason, there is a huge difference in the pictures that a lot of people are pretending not to see.

The difference may well be a contrast or RGB setting as Lukas suggested, he never even suggested that the X1 version was inferior, he simply stated that one set of pictures looks washed out (which it does to anybody with working eyes).

[AutoCad]

Indeed lets wait for DF to say PS4 version has FR issues.

[moegooner88]

Lukas if I had a dollar for every time you got an Xbox fanboy panties in a bunch, I would afford all the microtranscrions in EA games.

[Volkama]

Not true. It is not possible to "afford all the micro-transactions", because the most successful and evil ones are 'consumable' and can be repeat-purchased to infinity.

Apologies for killing a decent joke with over-analysis, but I hate micro-transactions :(

[cyclindk]

Why you gotta bring EA into this dawg? :)

[kenwonobi]

Translation "Ps4 version looks better" again.

[DanielGearSolid]

Yea x1 looks washed out here, but i suspect its gearnukes fault

[ainTgoTTime2bleed]

Well, according to gearnuke.com site is.. before=XBONE and after=PS4;)

[Xavior_Reigns]

XBO version looks horrible here compared to the PS4 one. I certainly hope this is an error and that it does in fact look better, no reason why it shouldn't. However if it's real, well its just one more reminder that resolution doesn't determine graphical fidelity.

LOL! @ Disagrees (I don't get it, I'm not even trolling or anything such geez.)

[Whirlwind_Fanfare_08]

Welcome to N4G, where it don't matter if you're not trolling, you still get disagreed for no reason. Even if you are telling the truth.

OT: I'll wait for digital foundry's take up on this.

[Gunstar75]

Looks identical, but let's wait for digital foundry to tell us which is best even though we can't tell with our own eyes!
LoLz!

[mushroomwig]

Not too radically different but the PS4 version seems to have more debris at certain times

http://i1.wp.com/gearnuke.c...

compared to

http://i0.wp.com/gearnuke.c...

Plus the Xbox One version looks a little washed out, nothing you wouldn't notice while playing though unless you saw them side by side like this.

[strangeaeon]

If not for the extra debris in the PS4 version I was about to boycott.

[Wintersun616]

That's exactly the same amount of debris. They're just from a different angle and/or position, which hides some of the debris in the XO pic.

[DoctorJones]

'Not too radically different but the PS4 version seems to have more debris at certain times '

Because it's at a different angle to the other, the player is slightly closer to the doorway in the Xbox pic. The debris is still there, it's just out of view.

Silly.

[TheOnlyMastrx]

Looks great on both. Compared side by side, Xbox One appears a bit foggy, but playing each console individually I don't think will be as noticable.

[GearSkiN]

Give a crap which on is better coz it's obvious it's very equal in my eyes, that first person mode doe!

[Predaking77]

IMO the PS4 version has the edge with the exclusive features of the DS4. Pretty neat.

[ironmonkey]

Ps4 seems to be holding aliasing better and something is wrong with Xbox one resolution. Everything seems close on Xbox while ps4 seems to represent the proper res.

[Svinya]

And also, Xbox gave me cancer. True story.

[gemini2]

First I have all consoles(Xb1,PS4,Wii-U,PC)For those saying PS4 has better AA or it has more debris you are clearly reaching.They both are same.The XB1 pics are with wrong settings.Proof everybody knows XB1 had better colours or some would say black crush.Yet they are washed out in these pics.Either they put brightness up or have wrong Hdmi settings(low,Normal)point they are not @ the same settings I don't even think the leaks are from the same person.

The only thing I have noticed is that the XB1 lighting seems better from the videos I have seen on PS4 but again until we see side by side of the same feed @ the same settings I dunno.With that said when XB1/PS4 are same res and fps I get it for XB1 for the guarntee of being able to play online.With GTA that has a huge online component it's a no brainer for me to get XB1 version..Good job rockstar.

here is some XB1 footage
https://www.youtube.com/wat...

[windblowsagain]

Just watched the xboxone footage.

Looks like 20-30fps.

[Yaay4me]

Who told you xbone has "better color" whatever that means. Its a FACT that multiplats look slightly better on PS4. This, is the truth. Pure and simple.

[Svinya]

Lol what? They are identical in this case. Color is something that differs from tv to tv and can be adjusted. So how is that a "fact"?

[Yaay4me]

Are we really going to deny that the PS4 is a stronger console? I mean what do you base your comment on exactely? Its been proven time and again that games look slightly better on PS4. Its just a fact. You need to change your black and white way of seeing things friend. Be happy with your console of choice but dont deceive yourself.

[quenomamen]

So all the the times that games have appeared better on the PS4 it's due to gaming sites photoshopping screen caps ? What's your take on Chemtrails, Bigfoot, 911, Atlantis, JFK ?

[MCTJim]

They both look great. Extremely minor differences.

[SinisterKieran]

hey, i haven't been on in 11 months. will my skills be decreased and money gone?
i can still view my stuff on my account. 

[Menkyo]

Which means they could have pushed the ps4 version harder visually but didnt.

[Svinya]

Oh stop it. Maybe the PS4 version could have done 1090P instead of 1080. Get the hell over it.

[Menkyo]

Oh stop it the ps4 could have done better but got held back by the xbone. Get the hell over it.

[Yaay4me]

I think its safe to say that the PS4 version of most games seem to have a slight edge in immersion due to the more powerful hardware. Looking at the pictures the PS4 is a bit more "believable".

[PainUzumaki]

PS4 has a lot more going on in the first pic....look at the rubble on the ground. Xbox had to take some hits to get to 1080p I bet.

[pelida]

Maybe GTA looks better on XB1, idk, but at here, this captures look foggy as sht

[Ps4andxb1]

Youtube comparisons show the xb1 to have more vibrant colours.

I have a suspicion the xb1 framerates will be slightly better too.

Its all coming true what we all knew all along, but the Sony fanboys can't admit.....

The XB1 is much better than the early games suggested it was.

Ps4 50% more power......what a crock of shit. Lmfao.

[MasterCornholio]

"I have a suspicion the xb1 framerates will be slightly better too."

I believe the opposite will be true due to the PS4 being more powerful and both versions having the same resolution and graphics detail.

Like Diablo 3 for example but I'm not expecting a huge difference between the two.

[CaptainObvious878]

"Its all coming true what we all knew all along, but the Sony fanboys can't admit..... "

Oh, the irony.

[VP37]

First of all, if you do the math properly, the PS4 has 40% more power, not 50%.

Secondly, this math is based on speculation. The CPU & GPU inside the X1 are custom built, not off-the-shelf, and the exact specs have not been revealed so.....?

Also, when these math calculations are done, based off of speculative data from a basic hardware breakdown, the eSRAM & move engines are not taken into account so......?

So instead of throwing this false calculation around like it's gospel, let's look at some games.

COD-AW; Pretty much graphically identical with a frame-rate advantage on the X1.

Assassins Creed Unity; Pretty much graphically identical, but with better frame-rate on X1 and more NPCs on-screen on X1.

Destiny; Exclusive deal with Sony, yet identical performance on both consoles.

Far Cry 4; No good performance comparison yet, but I have a feeling it could be another game that performs slightly better on the X1. Mark my words.

GTA-V; So far looking identical, questionable settings in this articles comparison. Will see what Digital Foundry shows. GamingBolt says they think in some scenes the X1 has better (LOD) level of detail. Do you really think RockStar gives a crap about parity?

So again, stop throwing around this BS power percentage and show me the advantage with the games, because recently, the X1 has been outperforming the PS4, whether you like it or not.

[kevnb]

I don't care what you feel, http://m.ca.ign.com/wikis/x...
Other than assassins creed unity which is unacceptable on both platforms the xbox one is getting out gunned. Anyway gamers across the world are voting with their wallets.

[VP37]

The performance gap of the earlier titles has already been closed, as you can see by the performance of the most recently released games, and the X1 SDK is currently DX11.3...lol :)

The sales gap is closing as well, and will eventually be a non-factor.

The party is over...hope you enjoyed it :)

[kevnb]

Dragon age comes out tomorrow and is better on ps4 despite Microsoft and ea making deals. And I suspect Microsoft will have a few good weeks in North America , but that's all. PS3 beat the 360 world wide last gen, this time Microsoft will get crushed.

[mmcglasson]

Before you ramble on about this "custom built" crap... The PS4 is custom built as well... Both systems have been modified by AMD/Sony and AMD/Microsoft, fact. PS4 and X1 have off the shelf parts but they have been both customized and engineered to meet specific requirements. Sony is the only company that hasn't released all of their specs yet. All of MS are laid out on the table. Sony hasn't released their CPU speed yet. It has been bench-marked and out performed the X1's CPU.

ACU had better frame rate in PS4 cut-scenes. Your point? This game is a poor example of PS4/X1 superiority. That game needs patched on both systems and PC.

[kenwonobi]

PS4 looks better as usual. Not even a debate. Plain as day. Move on to next again.

[VP37]

This is more like it;

http://www.youtube.com/watc...

[gemini2]

yup better colours and detail in XB1 version ..so no parity XB1 has higher LOD go see the video above then read the article on gamingbolt..I told you guys XB1 always has better colours yes higher contrast but these are the default settings of both systems

[kevnb]

YouTube comparison is a fail.

[mysteryraz11]

more parity crap, a true next gen gta on these consoles wont be until gta6, ps4 being held back been proven when ps4 versions are running at higher detail and resolution like shadow of mordor, whatever the x1 can do ps4 should do better

[kevnb]

I knew which version was which before I read the tag, that's not parity. Ps4 has a much better gpu and will probably have noticeably better graphics on almost every single game. I wouldn't even consider buying a gpu that uses gddr3, and I won't consider buying a next gen console that uses it either.

[MultiConsoleGamer]

I have seen them both in person.

1. Xbox One has brighter colors and better contrast. There are no "crushed blacks" that's a fanboy trolling buzz term from the propaganda machine at NeoGAF.

2. Xbox One version looks better in motion. It is smoother much like the recently released ACU.

3. The PS4 controller, although similar to DS3, is far superior to the DS3 when playing this game. It's very comfortable and it just feels right.

4. There is no "parity." Parity is another fanboy buzzword and it's also a lame excuse for trolling. The PS4 has trouble achieving both 1080p and 60fps on intense, large scale games such as this one. Infamous, killzone and TLOU remastered all look and run better in 30fps. Each version of gta V is using the maximum potential of each system.

Commence your slings and arrows and "nuh uh" replies.

[My_Outer_Heaven]

The Last of us is amazing and gorgeous running at 60fps.

As both a PC and console gamer you can't beat smooth game play running at 60fps or higher.

Your clearly a Xbox One fan boy... cause PS4 is king of consoles right now no matter how much denial the Xbox sheep seem to have.

[zpoc]

yeah, you can always spot an xbox fanboy by how they praise the ps4 controller.

he clearly owns both consoles - keep saving those pennies and maybe someday you will too! then you won't have to make embarrassing comments on the internet about "xbox sheep".

[u-bEttA-rUn]

I mean really guys are we really going to nitpick and argue that one picture has more empty bags of potato chips on the ground then the other? It's a great port to a great game one of which I particularly don't like but I'll give credit to where it is due. And thàts to any system game and publisher.

[srd4484]

Why is it the opposite from this comparison? http://n4g.com/news/1622900...

[iwillnotbeBanned]

You already know the best graphics are on PC AND WII U!

[Scatpants]

PARITY, HOW DARE THEY, BOYCOTT!!!!!!!!

[Killzoner99]

Wow the Xbone version looks super foggy and there are lots of crushed blacks. They both look great but PS4 is definitely the definitive version.

[marloc_x]

Now, this may be a shock, but while you were gone it was discovered that the PS4 is not 50% more powerful than an Xbone :O

[AgentSmithPS4]

Before I clicked I thought that line in the image was a stripper pole, I'm disappointed.

[Jag-T1000]

What? Did somebody discover the brightness button?

[ricochetmg]

They are literally charging 60 for the same game....forget how it looks

[crimsonguard]

idk, they both look good, which is a testament to rockstar hard work making ubisoft work look like some lazy bs. imo.

[Mkai28]

Isn't it obvious that the the PS4 version is the lighter one, the XB1 version is the darker version as it always have been.. Look at other videos and you will see they switch it.. People just Got Gear Nuked..

[Give_me_head_strong]

It's happening..

[modelgod]

@hutness..If you have both consoles then you make the purchase which best suits your gaming style. If you want to waste time by pausing the game every minute to soak up the graphics... Then get the ps4 version. If Your more into online play... Then get the xbone 1 version, simple!

[megatron00733]

The Difference O_O
http://madarauchiha.com/wp-...

[dota2champion]

Xbox one version looks washed out

[NBT91]

PS4 version looks ever so slightly better. Not being biased, I'm not getting it for either platform as I'm waiting for the PC version in January but from those screenshots the PS4 version looks a tiny bit better.

[peshkavusCA]

PS4 Fanboys will always say PS4 version is better. (period)
XOne's will always argue at least that the graphics are almost the same as PS4.

PS4 fanboys= bunch of a-holes.

[Budobear]

I have two questions
1: How do you crush a black?

2:Who cares? (if they look the same as it can't be a bad thing right?)

Sorry I know thats 3 questions now

[clerigo]

XBone version is completely washed out:

http://i0.wp.com/gearnuke.c...

http://i0.wp.com/gearnuke.c...