Final Fantasy 15 PS4 vs PS4 Pro Comparison Shows Differences In Foliage, Filtering, & More

It looks like Final Fantasy 15 will be one of those games that truly benefit from the PS4 Pro's extra power.

[Sm00thNinja]

Now this makes my PS4 Pro worth every penny. Pretty marked difference

[Artemidorus]

Pure trolling the differences are small

[Sm00thNinja]

Wow you trolled yourself.

[Bansai]

I wouldn't even pay 50 bucks to exchange my current ps4 if the benefits were that small.

[DragonDDark]

60fps is a big difference

[ps5fanboy]

Yeah, pretty big I agree , cannot wait to get my pro dude.

[CrimsonPheonix]

If you posted 2 of the same image and said one of them was pro some of these dorks would still be commenting "OMG Massive Difference!"

[GoldPunch-TR]

1.84TFLOPS vs 4.20TFLOPS. And look at this minimal differences. Kind of disappointment.

[starrman1985]

Gotta admit, I was thinking the same. Not trying to troll here, I think the PS4 Pro is great but this just seems a bit sloppy! A bump in resolution would have been nicer (it doesn't seem to be higher resolution) just slightly more/higher textures.

[Sm00thNinja]

It's 1080p 60fps and 4k 30 if you desire. This isn't a lazy port or sloppy by any means

[GNCFLYER]

Well get there guys. Engines need changed up a bit and devs really need to suck the power out of this.

Team Ice, ND, and GG should really showcase the power of this thing.

[starrman1985]

I presume the screens I have seen aren't 4k then? That's better at least! I just found slightly more foliage and some increased textures a pretty lazy way to utilise 2.5x the power.

[Ju]

But this runs a higher resolution - even 1080p renders higher internally, hence SSA.

It's so funny, that we compare the results in down sampled "lowres" and complain that we can's see a difference. Of course not if that's meant to be played on a 4K screen... (or higher than 1080p).

[MaximusTKG]

Do you not see the difference in reflections and lighting? Just take a look at the water on the last picture. Step 1: Open eyeballs. Step 2: Use said eyeballs.

[Clunkyd]

Let see, Xbox One 1TB is $350, PS4 Pro is $400. Just look at Xbox One's FF15 performance and you'll laugh compared to the $50 difference on the Pro.

[ape007]

man the game was built with the original ps4/X1 in mind and just add extra stuff for the pro, if a game was built from the ground up on the pro @1080p 30FPS it would look like watch dogs E3 2012 or the witcher 2013

[jwillj2k4]

every game will be built with the original ps4 in mind. same goes for the scorpio.

[ShadowKnight]

A gtx 1080 8.9TFLOPS vs gtx 1070 6.4 TFLOPS is a minimal difference too. So What's your point? 🤔

A gtx 980 has 4.61 teraflops and it's a minimal difference compared to the gtx 970

http://www.techradar.com/ne...

@ Pathogenic I never said anything about SLI configuration or SLI comparison🤔🤔

[Pathogenic]

You do realize this is about Final Fantasy XV and PS4 and the Pro? Why are you bringing GPU's in here when this game hasn't been announced for PC yet? BTW this review article was done before the launch of those high end graphics cards. I own two Gtx 1080's and the benchmarks say that both of these in SLI would destroy the 1070's in SLI apart in performance. Actually wait it has already been proven. https://www.youtube.com/wat...

Jump to 9:00 minutes to see the results. Notice how one stock 1080 FE can blow away two 1070's in SLI. Sorry but your misinformed.

[XStation4pio_Pro]

ha. the differences are huge especially on higher rez screens. antialiasing takes huge amounts of processing which is why it always sucks on consoles (except the ps4 pro). using better texture filtering leaves things crystal clear (especially on a 4k screen). More draw distance, less texture popping, smoother frames rates and waaaay better shadows are all things i've experienced since i got my pro and played it firsthand on my 4k. Theres more difference here than in ps4/xbox one screens and EVERYBODY thinks those differences are HUUUUGE!. lol. this site. so much spin.

I got so used to playing battlefield One on PS4 Pro that when I played it on a base ps4 at my friends house it felt grainy and decidedly lower fidelity. i was actually surprised at how used to the differences you become.

[Christopher]

They're nothing major, but it's a convenience fee like a person buying a new GPU or the like. The game is still the same.

This is why I'm sticking with my PS4 and XBO until I get a 4k TV. Really just no real reason for it now and I'm really happy with the graphics I've been experiencing on the base hardware.

Edit: I will say, though, don't expect titles at release to be the norm going forward. I'm certain 2017 titles, let alone exclusive titles, will truly show some big improvements from PS4 to PS4 Pro. It just takes time and, unlike a new console generation, there is no drive from developers to meet those metrics now when the 40m+ players are still on older hardware. When PS4 Pro sells more than 5m, then they'll start taking it a bit more seriously.

[gangsta_red]

Agreed, the differences with these games are very minimal and not yet worth the upgrade or even an urgency to get a 4k TV at the moment.

And even with the graphics appearing great on consoles, a lot of those games are still not offering the new or fun experiences that I had from last gen.

[GNCFLYER]

I'm spacing those purchases out a bit. Already have my pro (just not unwrapped) and probably get my 4k 65 inch tax time.

As for ps4 hardware your right. Games like uc4 and driveclub are astonishingly good looking for a 1.84 TF machine. There were PC guys at gaf picking they're jaws up off the floor when weather effects hit DC.

So were hitting a point of its not how much power your machine has its what you do with it.

[LamerTamer]

You don't need a 4K TV to see the difference. I use my Pro on a Sony Bravia TV that is only 1080p . I used the Tomb Raider game to change settings to test them. When I set game option to 4K the image is much sharper. Bits of branches and fine detail that would res-out and disappear in the distance on the 1080p setting get filled in on the 4K setting. I didn't expect it really. It almost makes a 1080p TV look 4K (even though I know it isn't). It doesn't just soften jaggies but actually adds sub-pixel detail. It does sound like BS but you need to test it to believe it yourself, the PQ is definitely better and crisper looking on games (Skyrim, Ratchet and Clank etc) that render at a higher "4K" res and then downsample to 1080p.

That being said for that game I choose the added graphic effects over 4K as I think that is more noticeable to me. I would prefer better effects and/or frame rate at 1080p native if I had a choice, but the "4K" rendering is nice even on a 1080p TV..

[Artemidorus]

Give it time it will improve, can't the pro crowd just accpet it's not worth the 350 yet?

[LamerTamer]

The "pro crowd" wouldn't buy the Pro if they didn't think it was worth it... It is not like they don't know what to expect by now.

[Errorist76]

I guess that's why it's sold out everywhere in Europe and Japan.. 350 is an insane value for what you get.

[Artemidorus]

They already pretend the 4k is just like 4k when it isn't.

They pretend there are major differences when let's be honest it's small.

Sounds like they are trying to justify an extra 350 purchase that isn't needed right now.

[Cryptcuzz]

Accept what? I'm part of the PS4 Pro crowd and I don't need a nobody that doesn't even have said product to tell me what's acceptable or not. I do have one and my reason for wanting the Pro is more than acceptable -thank you very much. Games like; Ratchet and Clank, seeing FFXV Judgement Disc in the higher graphic mode, Titanfall 2, and Uncharted 4 -to a name a few I've been enjoying on the Pro, I would rather not play on any other console than the Pro.

[jwillj2k4]

The same thing will happen to the scorpio. Parity is a bitch. They are not going to have 2 independent dev cycles. They will make the game for the base model, and the premium model upgrades will be an afterthought.

I have a pro and a 4k tv. But Ill say If you have a 1080p tv, get a 4k tv that will upscale the video. You do not need the pro. If you do not have a ps4, buy the pro.

[GTgamer]

What do you guys expect from devs especially for a game whose development was already so far along smh.

[Altovoltage]

You people keep forgetting that developers just got the system not too long ago and like every new system it takes time for developers to get the hang of them 🙄

[tikogamer2016]

I kinda agree, same game with minimal improvements, DF did a nice analysis on this one, they praised the HDR implementation though, but in the end it is not a game changer, we are looking at the very same thing just a little prettier

[DemonChicken]

They are still working on the pro patch which is due out Dec time. So the optimisation is not final.

[Pathogenic]

Just 10 more days until we get to play this. I played every Final Fantasy title from VII - XIV. I watched the prequel to FFXV which is KingsGlaive and I'm trying my best not to click on any links.

[Sm00thNinja]

Kingsglaive was a much higher production quality movie than I was expecting. Definitely was impressed even if some of the voice acting was cringe worthy

[Pathogenic]

I actually enjoyed this right alongside Final Fantasy VII| Advent Children. I get what you are saying about the voice acting though.

[Sm00thNinja]

Yeah that one fat guy I forget his name that joined that resistance group he was really bad

[Goldby]

Libertus Ostium

that was some weird Voice Acting for sure, everything else fit

[joethetimelord]

@Goldby
Seconded. The only notably bad performances were Libertus and Crowe. The big names all did well and didn't feel like they were phoning in their performances, and Darin De Paul was fantastic as Ardyn.

[Goldby]

@Joe,

I actually feel like Aaron Paul should put more focus in the VA area, he was excellent in the movie and i think he could definfitly learn some from the Masters, Mercer, North and Baker

[FullmetalRoyale]

Did you watch the anime? For me, it changed my perception most of the main cast(which was low before). I genuinely found it enjoyable, which really surprised me. I didn't think it'd ever like Prompto! ;)

[Imalwaysright]

You should play FF6. Many consider it the best in the franchise.

[Kurisu]

I wish I had a Pro and a 4KTV but judging from the Judgment Disc demo that I played on Xbox One the standard PS4 version should look and play just fine!

[Pathogenic]

At least you can say that you will be playing the game right? I think regardless of the differences we can all agree that this is the game that will define RPG's for this generation of consoles.

[Kurisu]

Exactly! I've been waiting for this game for long enough so I'll just be glad to finally have it in my hands after all these years!

[LoveSpuds]

Dont get me wrong, I am excited for FF but I think its going to have to go some to beat Witcher 3 for that title. I hope you are right though buddy, excited to play it for sure.

[dennigo]

i have a pro, so keep that in mind as you read this.

there's a video on youtube comparing the differences. https://www.youtube.com/wat...

now there are 2 settings on pro for 4k, high and light. i don't think they show it on 1080p on pro, they do show it 1080p on normal ps4.

high settings look like 25 frames per second so i don't think i'll be using that.

[JoeDG]

The 4k light version looks very good. Will try both

[Platformgamer]

Thanks delay... -.-

[ILostMyMind]

I'd like to see the difference in these comparisons between Pro and PS4 but most of the time i sign in to N4G i'm using my 720p smartphone. I never realize the difference between the two. Should i also complain like those who did not buy the Pro? 😂

[PizzaSteve]

Both look good. Not really a big difference.

[Rimeskeem]

I think the frame rate will be the biggest different for most players.

[GNCFLYER]

I'm dying inside lol.. I have a pro sitting in my closet and I told my wife to give it for xmas so she wouldn't go buy a bunch other stuff.

Also my kid made out a list to Santa and one of those things was "a ps4 pro for me and my dad"

Gonna be fun xmas morning with pro and psvr.

[FullmetalRoyale]

I love nailing stuff like that, too. I'm happy for you! Very excited for Final Fantasy, and the holidays.

[GNCFLYER]

Appreciate that..

[BLKxSEPTEMBER]

1080p 60 FPS is the way I will ALWAYS choose to play when given the option. My TV up scales to 4k anyway.

[DivineAssault]

The devs said there wouldnt be much of a difference for the pro so i wasnt expecting anything different.. This is a plus to me... Hopefully i can find a used copy of Tomb Raider or Skyrim for the cheap.. I read they look great.. Im not in the mood to replay anything i finished already.. Glad i never played skyrim

[Duoma]

Maybe I'm just ignorant but I really dont understand how people can tell a difference unless you are veiwing this content (both pics and videos) on a 4k resolution monitor. Can someone answer this, I mean wouldnt trying to compare be non-sensical on a 1080p/720p monitor make zero sense? And before I start getting downvoted I'm simply asking a question , not stating a fact.

[Articuno76]

There are other differences than resolution that can be compared.

And you can also still do a comparison of the resolution difference in limited form by expanding the images to full size and comparing the zoomed in images against each other to see how they hold up under scrutiny.

It's not quite the same as actually seeing them on a 4K display, but it's still a point of reference of sorts.

[ONESHOTV2]

I don't know if I should get this for the pro or wait for the PC version which I can do if I know it's coming. Another thing does any one know if we are going to get Japanese audio with the Western release?

[mogwaii]

Gamingbolt is the worst! Pop ups galore, i cant even read the article!

[richyque]

This again, lol.

[F0XHOUND]

This article is actually pointless, there is going to be a more in-depth PRO patch towards the end of the year which will further utilize the PRO's power. So yeah, write the article again when that happens for a true comparison. For now, it's actually minimal. Sure, its crisper, has some extra texture detail and the ability to run smoother, all respectable things, I'd expect a much deeper level of detail soon!

[AndreR]

dont expect any big difference. They said that they did not have enough time to make any big changes for the pro version.

[masterfox]

I just played and finished Judgement Disk (4 hr 30 min), and the game looks freaking gorgeous on my PS4, maybe next year will upgrade to a PRO but for now I'm more than good with my PS4 :D

[zb1ftw777]

Clicked on pictures...

Could not tell the difference.

PS4Pro is garbage for what it should have been.

[dparente74]

the bigger hd plus the graphical enhancements make it worth 100 dollars more easily. Pro deniers are morons. It wont be a Scorpio but that is basically a whole new system.