Gametrailers Assassin's Creed II Console Comparison HD

Which console best houses the assassin aesthetic?

[muhameds]

Both look equally as good

[LastPlaceConsole]

not really big difference

360 version looks cleaner to me

but who cares ?

[Pennywise]

Cleaner? Is that a graphic term I am unaware of?

So... The PS3 version to you, looks... "dirtier"?

[sparta76]

Lol @ penny thanks for the laugh, I needed that!
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[Darkfocus]

cleaner is actually a term used to describe graphics quite frequently it means sharper textures better AA and more clear but last place console is just trolling as they both look identical albeit a small contrast difference which the end user can adjust any way.

[Saaking]

Don't forget, this is gametrailers. While they look exactly the same, I'd say wait for a less biased source.

[hobokiller]

Wow, I had a tough a tough time trying to find any differences.

[LONEWOLF231]

The only difference that i can see is that the PS3 version has a tad bit more screen tearing and the lighting is a bit lower than the 360 version other than that they are pretty much the same.

[NewZealander]

except the ps3 version has nearly three times more screen tear then the 360 version...

[Immortal Kaim]

As per below.

After playing both versions, it is quite apparent that the PS3 version has screen tearing issues not present (or barley noticeable) in the 360 version. I would recommend the 360 version if you have both systems, but either way, it's a fantastic game.

Anyone else have any thoughts about the differences, those who have seen/played both versions?

[Domenikos]

Wow HD lol, now we can see bigger and better quality 360 buttons hud on PS3 side.

Gametrai...lol

[I_LOVE_MYSELF]

Theres more to deciding which console to buy it for here other than visuals... Lets not forget that people may also consider buying Assassins Creed for PSP... I would probably rather choose the PS3 version if this was the case for the unlockables...

BUT this isnt the case... I dont want AC for PSP... and since AC2 on PS3 looks horrible im going to get the 360 version

[morganfell]

The PS3 version has 100 times the connectivity with another device.

[Traveler]

They look so close it doesn't really matter very much. I did notice a little bit more screen tearing in the PS3 version in this video, but nothing major. I bought the 360 version, but now I am kind of regretting it because I think the graphics are nearly identical and I really prefer the PS3 Dual Shock 3 controller over the 360's controller.

[DMason]

Another credible source you say? You've obviously gone mad, or just been too ignorant to read any other article on here.

Reputable sites such as: DigitalFoundry, IGN AU, and Lens of Truth have all put the 360 version ahead of the PS3 version. Now add Gametrailers to the list. Yeah, it maight not be a huge difference, but all star athletes win races by fractions of a second.

Funny how this site works. A no name blog site posts a few choice screenshots saying that the PS3 version looks better, and the fanboys heat up the article. Four reputable sites post their conclusion that the 360 version looks better, but no one takes notice. Fanboys must be dizzy from all the spinning.

[Real Gambler]

People are complaining about one version being a little bit darker than the other or having a little bit more screen tearing than the other. Yet, I have played both also (without even tweaking anything), and in both cases, they both look awesome! Screen tearing is minimal, and contrast are fine as they are, for both consoles.

On the other side, texture pop-in is horrible on both consoles. I know this somehow fit the game style itself, but wow, this is something that nobody complaint against and yet, this is the real game killer here. If you want to show what pop-in is to somebody, this is the game you have to use. If one console was worst than the other, than people would be all over it (too much pop-in, too much pop-in) but since both are really bad, people are nitpicking on stuff that doesn't make the game less enjoyable instead. (Like: the game is darker and I'm too stupid to adjust the contrast if I don't like it that way).

Why is it that people don't see the mountain, but nitpick on little peebles instead?

[LastPlaceConsole]

nothing new

360 wins again

[GaMa85]

Must be fun living in a fantasy land eh?

[LtSkittles]

huh weird.

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"not really big difference

360 version looks cleaner to me

but who cares ? "

Obviously you do.

[Dr_Nefarious]

Oh please. This is starting to get embarrassing, especially to even comment on these comparisons. They both look the same to the point where this is embarrassing to say one version is superior to the other. Why? Cause you'de be caught in a lie!

[Darkeyes]

Wow, not much difference... Frankly, I had to pause the video and look hard enough to spot any difference.. All I have to say is good work to the devs....

[gintoki777]

mainly slight lighting differences thats about it

[Lucreto]

Very little difference the 360 has better close up face shots. The PS3 has better wide range shots.

[BYE]

Better close up shots and anti-aliasing in comparisons are usually because they failed to switch the PS3 to do 1080p upscaling.

You need to manually do it, unlike 360 which does it by default.

[Saaking]

The PS3 version looks better. The 360 looks kinda washed out. Anyways, this is GT, I don't trust them.

[Rocco Siffredi]

STFU Saaking you retarded moron. Have you eye cancer or what?? JUST from the BEGINNING of the video, the ps3 version shows much tearing while the 360 version doesnt. Also, the PS3 version is whased out.

DAMN PS3 tards.

[RememberThe357]

And people are wondering why they can't find much of a difference.

[BigBen]

I thought the ps3 looked better in certain areas, such as Ezio overlooking the city during the night. The lighting looks, imo better on the ps3. Near the end certain close up shots look better on 360. But, Overall it was pretty close. The ps3 version also seemed a lil darker, which is usually the case for 360.

[Mista T]

devs did a good job making both versions look equal to each other, though I'll be getting the xbox version because I have only 30gbs left on my ps3 and I have over 100gbs left on my xbox

[PotNoodle]

I bought the PS3 version, and it looks great - really smooth, nice graphics.. etc.

But ugh, framerate is pretty janky..

[Imallvol7]

Is it really? Can anyone confirm the 360 one is not janky? I am trying to decide which console to buy for.

[LONEWOLF231]

So far no frame rate issues for me the only problem is the screen tearing in certain areas.

[PotNoodle]

Maybe it is just me, i've not been playing much on my consoles lately, just MW2 and AC2 - so it could be that i've been going from playing games at over 100 FPS on PC (Mostly css @ 300) and then MW2 at 60 frames, then AC2 at 30.

[Immortal Kaim]

After playing both versions, it is quite apparent that the PS3 version has screen tearing issues not present (or barley noticeable) in the 360 version. I would recommend the 360 version if you have both systems, but either way, it's a fantastic game.

Anyone else have any thoughts about the differences, those who have seen/played both versions?

[NewZealander]

Imallvol7 if you need help deciding http://www.lensoftruth.com/...

[Imallvol7]

Looks like I am going with 360 version. I don't believe sites like GameTrailers and Lens of Truth, but a few people on here seem back up the complaints about screen tearing, so I guess I will go with that.

[Pika-pie]

Ive played both versions, both have screen tear and framerate issues.

Screen tear is slightly more on the PS3 in some parts when your walking through a busy part of town.

Framerates drop in both consoles.

Graphics look identical.

If you really cant stand tearing then your best bet is the 360 but your not going to totally escape it. And its not as bad as everyone says on the PS3... its not Farcry 2 bad trust me.

You just have to ask yourself one question. Which is more important, trophies or achievements... Then you have your answer on which version to buy.

[Digitaldude]

Differences are minuscule, purchase whichever with ease of mind.

[LastDays]

Who the hell cares?

Stop doing this crap for every game. I highly doubt someone's gonna pick a different version of the game to buy if one version has a slight graphical advantage than the other. Other more important factors come into play in those decisions. This stuff is always for hits and I understand websites need them to stay alive, but it's so annoying having every multiplatform release plagued by these "debates". Just enjoy your damn game.

[bunfighterii]

I couldn't see much of a difference in those screen except 360 facial textures looked better, but the night scene on the synch viewpoint tower looked better on PS3.

But overall, I have it on PS3, and while I love the game, the graphics have failed to impress me. There character models suck and there's alot of pop in. And some cities look better than others. Florence in the game is plain ugly. In some ways AC1 looks better I think.

[Traveler]

Don't worry, it has those same problems on the 360 (the version I own): lots of pop in, glitching shadows and screen tearing. I agree with you that in some ways Assassin's Creed 1 looks better (less pop-in and solid shadows). I think it looks pretty good, though, overall.

[Stryfeno2]

What's up with the screen tearing on the PS3 version?

[bullaaaa]

in comparing multiplat titles? I mean, we all know that Uncharted 2 is the best looking game this generation, followed by Killzone 2. With that established, we can conclude that comparing multiplat games on 360 and PS3 is petty and pointless.

[foxtheory]

and it's beautiful. You never notice the little things when you're playing anyway. Some people say that the PS3 has washed-out graphics when it comes to multiplats, but when you sit down and actually play the game, you won't notice or care unless someone is playing the other version next to you.

At least that's how it is for me.

[GameSpawn]

Being washed out can be attributed to Full RGB and Super White not being on. Most HDTVs now are essentially computer monitors with TV tuners, so go ahead and use Full RGB and stop looking at SDTV colors.

Like you though, who gives a hoot about this? Buy whatever version you like. I have the PS3 version because (1) I have a PS3, (2) I have a PSP (with Bloodlines BTW) and (3) I don't own a 360. If you have a 360 and no PS3, buy the 360 version. If you have no consoles, buy for PC. If you have any or all of the 3 buy whatever creams your twinkie. It's a damn good game and series people!!! PLAY IT NOW!

[moparful99]

ROFL cremes your twinkie.. I have coke burning my nasal cavities now thanks to you.... but I agree buy the version that suits you best.. Since I only own a ps3 wont be a hard decision....

[BYE]

Also on PS3 you need to manually switch 720p and 1080i off in order to get 1080p uscaling. The 360 automatically upscales without requiring to change settings.

Most comparisons don't do that.

[Knightofelemia]

Played it finished it on the PS3 it looked great might rent it for the 360 to see the differance a dinky little screen on my computer is differant from a 42inch 1080p LCD tv

[djroberts]

I noticed more screen tearing in the PS3 version but the scenes weren't exactly the same. The 360 seems to have slightly better contrast ratio but it's nothing I'd noticed if it weren't side by side.

[Kaneda]

Only if this game got graphics like UC2.. It would be killer. The control is a little annoying sometimes when free running.

[Tex117]

ZOMG THE DIFFERENCES ARE AMAZING I CAN'T BELIVE THE PLATFORM IS SO MUCH BETTER THAN THE OTHER!!@!@!

Wait, they aren't.

This matters.....

None

[AliTheBrit19]

You PS3 Fanboys only trust Gametrailers when it suits you

I dont trust them, at all

Only people I trust are Lens of Truth

And they have proven that the 360 version is superior

- Better visuals (only difference being better deeper colours)
- Less Screen Tearing
- Less Loading
- No Forced Install

Both versions are great, but if you had to choose one which is superior it is definitely the Xbox 360 version :)

[XDF]

For real

[PopEmUp]

what an idiot lmao JK

[Alan Wake]

PS3 version look like Beta

yeah ill buy 360 version

[BYE]

The city at night looks more atmospheric on PS3.

But anyway, great game on both systems.

[achira]

ps3 version looks clearly better. buy googles you xbots morons.

[Alan Wake]

u jealous

PShit 3 version crap but good for cheap ppl like u

[ps12&3lover]

killzone 2 and uncharted 2 both look better than this...how about that botz

[Rocco Siffredi]

2 games out of 700 and not even in full HD.

Yeah, thats the CELL!!

you owned yourself hard!