Batman: Arkham Asylum: Screenshot Comparison

In that screenshot comparison, Videogameszone checked the graphics of the PS3 and Xbox 360 version of Batman: Arkham Asylum. Click on "Screenshot in HD" to watch them in original size.

[KingKionic]

They both look good .

- the end

[Biggunz]

but the PS3 version does look better.

[StanLee]

I'll wait for a Digital Foundry comparison. You can trust the source of those screen shots.

[kevinx1000]

i think they both look pretty bad :>
but PS3 looks better indeed.

[Kain81]

...I am your father's, brother's, nephew's, cousin's, former room mate

[lowcarb]

Who cares really this is getting old already. Regardless of which one is better there both close enough to where if you had one console you wouldn't even notice anything.

[talltony]

Are mostly noticable during the cutscenes because bluray has the uncompressed video.

[bouncybullet]

agree. the cutscenes are the majority of these screencaps... and they were all captured on a pc!!!

i've played both. 360 all they way through twice.. ps3 version for 1 hour and had to stop because the lack of AA was hurting my eyes.

360 moves more smooth.

they did a great job with the port!! rocksteady kicks as$.

[mastiffchild]

Who really cares? When was the last time thes "differences" actually made abyone with two consoles change which one they bought a game for?

None of these live up to things like controller preference or, with online games, where your mates game most. The last time I decided to get a mulit plat for the 360 over the PS3 because of performance issues(i.e the difference was appreciable)was back in the Orange Box days!

Since then only Ghostbusters has come close and as there was a huge wait (and a patch closing the gap a little arrived in the meantime) so I got that for the PS in the end anyway(£24!).-seriously, does anyone actually change their console of choice for this?

[Real Gambler]

They already made their own analysis, and give the edge to the PS3 (by not much, but they did...)

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

[StanLee]

Lens of Truth and Digital Foundry aren't the same. Digital Foundry is Rich Leadbetter's site over at Eurogamer.net. He usually has comparisons and face offs of multiplatform games which have been the most technical and unbiased I've seen. I've come to really only rely on his comparisons and not screens or video comparisons of compressed video. Check out his comparison gallery at Eurogamer.

[SaberEdge]

I agree, Digital Foundry's comparisons are the most in-depth. I have played both versions and they both look great. About the same, but there are a few small differences. People should just enjoy whichever version they have.

[MGSR THE HD VERSION]

dumb comparison.

all of the cutscenes in batman were pre-rendered (confirmed by beyond3d), and all of the shots aren't even lined up correctly.

http://www.videogameszone.d...

http://www.videogameszone.d...

the only shot they got in this stack, that is real-time and perfectly lined up is this one.

http://www.videogameszone.d...

[Syronicus]

I am still waiting for the PC version. That PhysX video is amazing.

[Information Minister]

This is a pointless comparison. If someone gave you a PS3 screenshot of the game and told you it was the 360 version, you would most probably believe him without even thinking twice. No need to start a flamewar over this one.

@ stanlee - Like when Digital Foundry decided FFXIII looked and played better on the 360. That wasn't biased at all. /sarcasm

[Zeevious]

...and Kain81

...That means nothing to me...which is what you are about to become!

...I see your Schwartz is as big as mine...

...Now let's see how well you...handle it!

[FamilyGuy]

I mean i read that the PS3 version had the edge but I never checked it out till now, it's so strange. Usually those pictures would literally be on opposite sides, how is it they up'd the PS3s graphics AND lowered the 360s? It would have been nice to look the same on both for once, not that it actually matters or is noticeable while actually playing.

But yeah, this is... strange.
Check out this one, the PS3 version has more color. The security guards pants are blue and the wardens(?) suit is blue but in the 360 version they are black and gray
http://www.videogameszone.d...

Then look at the Harley Quin comparison, this is the one im talking about at first. The PS3 version actually looks more defined and the 360 version ended up with the notorious light coat of vaseline/blur. Why is it the opposite? Why couldn't they both just look like the PS3 version?
http://www.videogameszone.d...

[crillyconlig]

both are good looking, but the ps3 does have an edge

[Nitrowolf2]

Im going to give this one to the PS3. idk if anyone see this but when you look at the 360 shots to PS3, the 360 seems to have a bit more blur.

[jerethdagryphon]

its exactly the opposite of the usual screenshots

ps3 is darker and sharper 360 is washed out and blurred

how odd

[The Meerkat]

As a 360 fan i'd have to give it to the PS3.

Whats funny is the 360 shots look like most PS3 games we've seen over the years with the vaseline filter.

[crillyconlig]

i was thinking the same thing

[D4RkNIKON]

This may be the first time I have ever agreed with you. It does look like a hazy blur.

[weazel]

I shouldn't think that it would be that noticable during play though. They seem similar enough for the difference to resemble a bit of contrast loss,(play with the colour menu on your tv?) but if the gameplay's the same, then we're all winners. *cheesy wink & fingergun salute to rocksteady*

[peeps]

well like with any comparisons, put things next to each other in screenshots and u can pick apart lots of little things. play the games at different times and i doubt u'd be sitting there going wow i can really tell the difference from x version.

unless there are actually graphical glithces then there shouldn't be a problem whether ur a 360 or ps3 owner

[dinsurya]

The game developpers found how to make the cell proccesor sing.
And that some good song ova there.

[Aloren]

Yeah !! such a HUGE difference !

[Real Gambler]

Uncharted, Killzone, etc.

But wow, this is done with Unreal Engine, and people are counting pixels. This is the most impressive feat. Eidos managed to unleash to power of the Unreal Engine, on the PS3, when many other devs could not. Since so many games are made with this engine, it's a very, very good news for future ports.

Also, it does look like Batman is selling much better on the PS3 (with a lower install base), than on the 360. Another incentive that show devs that if you make a good port, people will buy it. Crossing finger that Epic's next engine will give similar results.

Thank you Eidos and Rocksteady to show the way.

[Nitrowolf2]

The Ps3 has the edge for this one. But tbh i don't think the difference is very noticable during Gameplay.

[wxer]

but
ALL the games looks better on the 360 ???????????????

i mean this what the 360 fanboys always keep bragging about

but when it comes to exclusives graphics
and the ps3 makes a joke outa the 360

the fanboys says its about gameplay but not graphics

oh my head

[BX81]

The PS3 version just seems darker. It also seems to have better use of lighting. This game looks really good for both systems.

[topdawg122]

Yeah, both look good, but the 360 version looks a little blurry. Ps3 version is the better version anyway because of the extra content and this shouldn't sway any multi console owners because of graphics alone. Ps3 version is clearly the winner because of the overall package.

[saint_john_paul_ii]

a UE3 game looking better on the PS3?!?!?! Blasphemy!!!!

[PotNoodle]

Well done Rocksteady, not only have you made a brilliant game - you have managed to do the seemingly impossible (Unless you are EPIC) and make an Unreal engine game look on par and actually /slightly/ better in some areas than the xbox 360 version (Though, they look the same till you compare direct screenshots.. won't notice it during regular play).

Of course the PC version is much better, but Rocksteady have actually proven themself to be a very, very respectable developer in many areas.

[juanvan]

Both look good - Got the game today - Can't wait to play it!
But the ps3 does look to have the colors a little more defined. I got it for the 360 - oh well.

[djfullshred]

PS3 looks slightly better. Both look good though.

[cr33ping_death]

yawn..... oh is this little flame still being fanned.

[kewlkat007]

unless somebody cries foul like some like to do when thier hardware of choice is not as sharp.

The PS3 gets the slight edge, so what does that prove? about the PS3 developing myths..."start on this platform first...yadda yadda...&etc

If anything..

This has got to be one of the best multi-plat titles of the year. Rocksteady surprised me.

[ThePlaystation3guy]

If you own both the PS3 and 360, then get the PS3 version.

FREE Joker Challenge DLC which rocks plus the Batcave Home apartment...both for FREE! Woot!

[rhood022]

I like how Rocksteady, a company with two games to its credits, just b*tch slapped some of these big companies who, despite all this time still struggle to make a PS3/360 game look as close as this game.

[Real Gambler]

Bubbles to you : )

[beastdude]

ps3 fanboy here sayin both look same end of discussion.

[King Hippo]

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[naruto girl]

all games mult looks better in 360

this pic proves this:

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

but but the inferior ram of ps3..

[Rob0g0rilla]

When will it end

[Ares84PS3]

But that is about it.

I think the game is just as enjoyable on the 360 as on the PS3.

Also if you play around with the TV settings a bit you can have the same exact result on both.

[kenpachi]

no one cares

[Darkfiber]

Both look good but PS3 is hands down clearer. Not necessarily "better" graphics, the 360 just looks blurry.

[SaberEdge]

I don't know what is up with these screenshots, but I have played both versions of the game and there isn't a difference like that. Also, remember the last set of comparison screenshots for this game? We didn't see that in the last screenshots either.

[jmd749]

i will lmao if it were discovered that the labels were the wrong way round.lol

[SWANN]

Batman's world is supposed to be dark. Not all sun shiny. Sony got it right on the PS3. That's how his world is. Batman isn't supposed to be skipping down the street singing the Brady bunch song, "Its a sun shiny day"
Get over it, bots. PS3 won this battle and will win the war.

[ikral]

We should wait for gt tv comparision, they will make x360 ver look better. They allways do.

[gamingisnotacrime]

the demo rocks

[moparful99]

This game is a must buy for all batman fans.. Even if you're not a batman fan the game its self is rock solid. It has its negatives just like most games but its postives outshine its shortcomings..

[FamilyGuy]

wrong area

[AliTheBrit]

Yeah, although I own this game on the Xbox 360

Even though I own a PS3 lmao

The PS3 version does look slightly better.

[ZBlacktt]

I think the PS3 look fits prefect. The setting in the game is dark. The picture looks clearly sharper in everyone.