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Jak and Daxter The Precursor Legacy PS3 vs PS4 Graphics Comparison

So here we are with yet another PS2 to PS4 title. This time Sony has decided to release cult classic Jak and Daxter The Precursor Legacy as a PS2 emulated game in 1080p on PS4.
Let’s compare latest PS3 HD remake and this PS4 version and see if emulation can be as good as specially treated graphics on last gen.

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PhoenixUp2442d ago

Jak and Daxter was far too successful to be considered "a cult classic"

cyckiewicz2442d ago

It depends on how you define "cult classic"

Elda2441d ago

Cult classic basically means something that hasn't reached commercial success but has a strong fan base & following,something underground or part of a subculture.Imo Ico & Shadow of Colossus would fall into cult classics.

darthv722441d ago (Edited 2441d ago )

There is no other way to define the term. What you are thinking is "cult classic" may actually be referred to as "nostalgia".

Cult classic is something under the radar that has become popular because of its below mainstream following. That does not describe this game at all.

Just edit your piece and remove the word "cult" and leave it as "classic" and problem is solved. J&D is a classic but it is a mainstream classic not a cult classic.

PhoenixUp2442d ago

Generally, the definition of a cult classic is a product that was not widely commercially successful, but has maintained a strong and dedicated fan following nevertheless.

Jak & Daxter achieved too many sales to be labeled as such.

cyckiewicz2442d ago

Well to me a cult vlassic is a game which I really enjoyed and getting back to it is the same enjoyable as it was years ago + many of gamers thinks the same :)

PhoenixUp2442d ago

That's what you would consider a general classic game, not specifically a cult classic

Liqu1d2442d ago

@cyckiewicz That's not what a cult classic is at all.

rainslacker2441d ago

A cult classic would be something more like Bonk on the TG-16, whereas a classic would be something along the lines of Sonic the Hedgehog. No one would ever define Sonic as a cult classic, because it's too successful. While bonk itself was successful for it's time, it wasn't wildly successful enough to have a huge fan base, but it certainly has it's followers and those who will speak fondly of it.

I think you're mistaking nostalgia as being the same as a cult classic. Cult implies small....or in this case, less than large following....but in this case also, a dedicated following who feels positive things about the thing in question.

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sloth33952441d ago

why do some parts of the PS3 one look better than the PS4 one like the tree right at the start of the video and Jak looks better when they r focused on his face

GryestOfBluSkies2441d ago

the ps4 game is not the remastered version. its ps2 emulation

PhoenixUp2441d ago

PS4 version is a straight port while the PS3 version is a remaster

toxic-inferno2441d ago

With that in mind, you've got to admit that the PS4 version stands up well in comparison!

PhoenixUp2441d ago

PS3 version is in 720p while PS4 version is 1080p

Elda2441d ago

Never got into the Jak & Daxter series but I got this game for free from buying The Lost Legacy,so I'll try it out.

LoveSpuds2441d ago

As long as you respect the fact that this is an older game you will have the most fun. I loved these titles back in the day and got the Platinum in the HD remake on the PS3 and I am again, really tempted to play it again. The gameplay is super satisfying but it's the characters more than anything else that drag me back.

Elda2441d ago

I've played it for 2 hrs & it's just ok so far far as gameplay.I'm just running around collecting orbs but the characters are somewhat comical.

Nodoze2441d ago

Why has there not been another NEW Jak and Daxter title in the last two generations? Shame really.

LoveSpuds2441d ago

I concur, such a great series. I love 3d platformers and J&D is up there among my faves.

FallenAngel19842441d ago

Cuz Naughty Dog wanted to end the series on a high note, and we actually got two games in this series during the 7th gen

Doomster19712441d ago (Edited 2441d ago )

The PS4 emulated version doesn't seem as good as the PS3 remastered version. The emulated version has bilinear filtering. The remastered one has anisotropic filtering. I think I'll play through the remasted one again. I got the emulated version for nothing so I've not lost anything.

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Seven Video Games We'd Love To See Get TV Adaptations

The WellPlayed team has come together to share which video games they’d like to see turned into a TV show.

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Ratchet & Clank Are The Only Surviving (& Thriving) PS2 Mascots

The PS2 birthed various notable PlayStation mascots, but Ratchet and Clank appear to be the only ones that made it on every later console generation.

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MadLad517d ago (Edited 517d ago )

We needed remakes of Jak and Daxter more than pumping out an unnecessary "remake" of Last of Us.

Then again, we're hilariously now getting a "remake" of Horizon Zero Dawn, so Sony is already outdoing themselves.

neutralgamer1992517d ago

😂 man really HZD just came out

MadLad517d ago

People on here go at me because I always take jabs at Sony, but it's because I want to see them do better.
Do they make great games? Of course. As of this gen does their ecosystem suck? I'd say definitely yes.

They're becoming more anti consumer by the day.

neutralgamer1992517d ago

Mad

It's not PlayStation bro it's Jimbo and his cronies thinking the success of because of them and not guys like Shawn layden, Andrew house etc

MadLad517d ago

I get that. Jim needs to go. At the same time, we're still the consumer, and Sony is still the people doing the hiring and writing the checks. They need to stop turning a blind eye to how Playstation is being handled right now and get things back on track.

This isn't last generation. Xbox is real competition again. You're seeing a lot of people getting tired of what they're doing with the brand the last couple of years.

Vengeance1138517d ago

God of War? Hello? Is Kratos not a PS2 mascot? Hard to think that he's not.

SonyStyled517d ago

Beat me to it. When I read the headline I was like “huh?”

Lifexline517d ago

I don’t think so for some reason the title mascot is always given to “platformers” characters like Mario in particular when it comes to games.

Miscrosoft tried d to make master chief it’s mascot but it never really stuck because those characters appeal to a small percentage of gamers.

Vengeance1138517d ago (Edited 517d ago )

God of War on PS2 does have platforming elements in it, if Jak & Daxter and Ratchet can be considered platformers with the inclusion of minor platforming elements in them then so can God of War.

What a mascot is though is simply a game series based around a "named character". Solid Snake is a mascot, Gabe Logan from Syphon Filter is a mascot, Lara Croft is a mascot etc... we really don't get many franchises based around a single named protagonist anymore.
Master Chief is 100% Microsoft's mascot and yes he does appeal to a very wide range of gamers. He's a space marine much akin to the Terran in Starcraft, whats not to love.

darthv72517d ago

blinx was the xb mascot, not master chief. but they gave up on blinx after the 2nd game which is sad as there was lots of potential there. They should bring him back.

abstractel517d ago (Edited 517d ago )

So the definition of a mascot is that they have to be cartoony and platform characters? Makes little sense to me.

Mascot, Icon, whatever word you want to use, Kratos is definitely part of that Playstation definition. And yeah, Master Chief is one for Xbox for whatever it's worth.

Levii_92517d ago

Nahh we don’t need these kind’s of games we need more walking slimulators like Naughty Dog games and remakes of games that aren’t even 10 years old because they make money right Sony. The fact that R&C is still around AND still good is a goddamn miracle that i’m very grateful for.

Z501517d ago

"We need more walking Simulators"

Like Hellblade 2?

solideagle517d ago

lol it's funny how your only game is about Sony games because Microsoft has no games to compare to :p

Smellsforfree517d ago

Which is absolutely fine since he wasn't comparing Sony to MS in his comment to begin with.

shinoff2183517d ago (Edited 517d ago )

Its obvious your just hating levii92. You can call last of us whatever the f you want Ill call it one of the best games Ive played. Also if you cant see the huge drastic difference in graphics between a ps3 and subsequent remaster to ps4 which didnt change the looks to much to a remake for ps5 where the graphics are phenomenal then thats on you lil guy. And its far from a walking simulator Id guess you never even played it.

Truth is the last of us is fantastic and if you dont wanna pay that much for it wait, if you even play ps which I doubt. It was just 50 bucks everywhere. Im still waiting until its 30 or so cause I dont like to spend over 30 40 bucks on any games these days.

On the bright side atleast you can stand in the corner or something cause I know the other system doesnt have alot going on these days.

TheEnigma313517d ago

Bitter because your console can't produce games lol.

SonyStyled517d ago

Levii, does it bother you that the remake came out 9.25 years after the original? Would your balls not be squeezed as hard if it was delayed 9 months?

Rocosaurus517d ago

You are not wrong. The probably two biggest ps5 exclusives next year are the second chapter of FF7 (remake) and Knights of the old Republic (remake).

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z2g517d ago

the last R+C (rift apart) was definitely way better than I wanted to give it credit for before playing. still one of the best, most impressive ps5 games imo.

badz149516d ago

the game is so good, the only flaw I want to highlight is the fact that it's a little bit short for my liking. I want more of it damn it!

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Despite No New Games, Naughty Dog's Jak and Daxter Franchise Lives On

Even though it's been 13 years since the last brand-new Jak and Daxter game, several factors have allowed Naughty Dog's franchise to survive.

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Flawlessmic537d ago

I know naughty dog has no interest in this, but man I love to see this series return, or at the very least get blue point onto remaking the original 3 games please!!!

mastershredder537d ago

A different and more fun Naughty dog made that game.