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DirectX 9 vs. DirectX 11 - Dirt 2 ingame comparison

Most of you may know Codemasters official Dirt 2 pics, which show a large difference between DirectX 9 and DirectX 11, especially in certain areas like cloth. But are these differences even noticeable during game play? Cynamite has done the test and compares ingame shots from Dirt 2 - both DX9 and DX11 versions. Can you tell the difference?

SilvertipShark5254d ago

Looks better to me. But I doubt that I'd be able to see much difference while I'm playing.

toaster5254d ago

Is it because a lot of people still have DX9 cards?? I have a DX10 card. I think the only big difference is the track and environments. The persistent tracks and the dirt will be more.. dirt-like?

Fel5254d ago

Yeah I tend to feel the same... the lighting is a little more natural, looks better... but it's not a night and day difference (no pun). You'd probably notice it even less while playing.

I'd like to see the difference between DX10.1 and DX11. Probably even less of a difference.

Maybe in year we'll see some more obvious advantages... but until then...

TheIneffableBob5254d ago

DX11 is supposed to be backwards compatible with DX10.

ABizzel15254d ago

I knew some people would think DX9 looks better, and there's nothing wrong with it (I'm glad to see you guys were honest).

The lighting in DX11 realistic. It takes away from the natural color of the objects in the game. While DX9 lighting is less overpowering making it more subtle, and allowing the colors to stand out more (which is why it seems to look better).

So basically it's like this DX9 is more appealing to our eyes, because it's vibrant and draws our attention with the exaggerated colors, even though DX11 is more natural and a better representation of what we would truly see.

Ju5254d ago

They don't say what card they were using. Not much of a difference if you don't have a Dx11 enabled card (or one that doesn't support tessellation for that matter, eg.).

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Heimdall5254d ago

I can not see ANY differences

Keanu7775254d ago

DX11 has imo a little bit better lightning.

TheIneffableBob5254d ago

The DX11 version uses 64-bit HDR which gives better lighting. DX9 uses 16-bit.

Perkel5254d ago

but that is still low imo , for eg gt5 uses 128 bit hdr...

TheIneffableBob5254d ago

How funny, considering NVIDIA's cards didn't support 128-bit HDR until the 8 series (PS3 uses a 7 series card).
But even if GT5 did use 128-bit HDR, it'd be overkill.

Heimdall5254d ago

thx, see no reason to buy win7 4 that

Mr Face Creamer5254d ago

Win7 isn't even needed for DX11. Go home troll.

Pandamobile5254d ago

DX11 works on Vista too, you troglodyte.

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The best rally games of all time

What were the genre’s greatest entries ever?

Yi-Long3090d ago

For me, Rallisport Challenge 2 (Xbox) without a doubt. Amazing gameplay, and fantastic track-design and visuals.

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Ashistheking3090d ago

the first dirt game was such a surprise :)

waltyftm3090d ago

Sega rally 2 on the Dreamcast was my favourite, still is the greatest imo.

Der_Kommandant3090d ago (Edited 3090d ago )

Sega Rally on Saturn
Dirt 1 and 2

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Top 10 Racing Games For PS3

A breakdown of the best PS3 racing games according to Rantgaming.com. Games are rated based on replay value, graphics, gameplay, and controls

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Larry L4209d ago

I'm not impressed with much in terms of racing this gen. Graphics have been really raised racently, and it wasn't by the "two kings" (GT and Forza) in racing. Shift 2 and the upcoming Project Cars are now DOMINATING racing games graphically, GT5 and Forza 4/H do not even compare. But physics and gameplay-wise, most everything's been "off" aside from a select few. My short list would be.

#1 GT5. It's still rocking everybody in terms of gameplay and variety. It's got every kind of 4 wheeled racing almost from Karts to F1 and everything in between. GT needs to step it up graphically now though. Forza is the LEAST of their worries there.

#2 Motorstorm Pacific Rift. Just the #1 most fun and intense arcade/off-road racer ever made or ever will be made. SOOOOOO much variety compared to the bare bones (but great) first game, and a way better racing game than the 3rd game which was more like Split-Second than MotorStorm in THIS Motorstorm Fan's opinion.

#3 F1 Championship Edition. This PS3 exclusive launch game is imho still the best F1 game this gen in terms of the racing.

#4 FerrariChallenge/SuperCar Challenge. Alot of people havn't heard about these, they got VERY little attention. They sucked because not alot of cars, but it's a fact that System 3 put into these PS3 exclusives (they were on Wii too, but they weren't as advanced) the most advanced, realistic physics to ever be in a console racer. The same physics they put into their PC sim. Good graphics for the time too. Very under-rated.

#5 Shift 2. This is only here because I think graphically, it's a sneak peek at the next level in racing sim graphics. Project Cars is improving on that. But Shift 2 has HORRIBLE physics and I disliked playing it. If Project Cars can get the physics more in line than Shift 2, and have enough of a garage to have the variety in the racing while keeping the online field fairly even like GT5 does, it will truly be the next level of racing sims, and something may actually pull me away from GT5, which nothing has based on gameplay.

Also: WipeOut HD- awesome game, awesome value, it's expansion makes it an even better value, top notch quality.

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Colin McRae: DiRT 2 Hits MAC

A surprisingly late release for this one, even for Apple Macintosh (MAC) gamers, the critically acclaimed Colin McRae: DiRT 2 is now available for Apple’s home computer and laptop systems. With fantastic locations, a wide array of events and superb car handling, Colin McRae: DiRT 2 is promising to set a new standard for racing games on the MAC.

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BlmThug4613d ago

Haha. Dirt 3 is already out and they now get Dirt 2