COD4 Devs Respond to PS3/X360 Screens Comparison

Earlier on today, screenshots from the Xbox 360 and PS3 versions of Call of Duty 4 : Modern Warfare were pitted against each other. Infinity Ward has responded to the recent COD 4 PS3 and Xbox 360 Comparison. Continue to find out what they had to say.

Infinity Ward :

"During development we frequently tweak the color balances in the levels to achieve the look and feel that we're shooting for. What you're seeing in these two videos are two completely different visual styles for the level that were tried. That's why the older 360 shot has a distinct blueish tint, while the more recent PS3 shot shows the more appropriate middle eastern feeling lighting.

You can also some differences in the geometry in the two shots. Broken walls, windows, etc… Every level goes through at least one "detail pass". The designers will rough in geometry and do a certain level of detail, but it's the environment artists that really make each level shine. The version of the level shown in the PS3 shot has been through one or two more detail passes than the one shown in the 360 shot. That said, all levels (single player and multi) use identical geometry and textures across all platforms. If nothing else, the shots show an interesting look at the evolution of a level."

[TriggerHappy]

"nah - take a good look at those 2 pics...that assets are completely different in the detail of the buildings in the background...we've said before the game is exactly the same on both machines...these are 2 different builds of the game."

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EDIT: To whoever disagreed with me, I am not saying this, a developer working on the game posted this, Disagree with me all you want.

[Meus Renaissance]

Interesting

[JsonHenry]

Every game that has come out for both the PS3 and the 360 look and play smoother on the 360. What in the world would make anyone think that the two would not at least be identical, if not better looking on the 360?

I own both systems by the way. But I buy any multi platform game for the 360 because it is so far proved to be the superior platform.

[SimmoUK]

This should definately be approved, if people want to flame away in other news then they should also deal with the truth from the dev's thereselves...

[boodybandit]

To please the companies they are making the games for. All of this back and forth on everything PS3 vs 360 related is BS to begin with. It's ashame that the gossip and mudslinging articles is what catches fire on most of sites and forums like this one.

For me personally this is one game I might actually purchase on both system just to have a wider audience to play against. I am sure both will be worthy of a purchase. Infinity Ward is excellent at what they do. COD3 was a great game and all but I didn't care for it half as much as COD2 which was made by IW.

[aaquib2]

Finally, 3rd party devs are squeezing power from PS3, while 360 can't go much further. It'll be fun seeing games in 2008 and 2009, when the devs realize the true power of PS3, and 360 is left in the dust. Not to mention the advantage of a Hard drive and Bluray player in every box.

[Odion]

I am sorry what are you talking dude, he just confirmed what most thought, that these 2 shots were from different builds. He also confirmed that they'll look the same.

[deepio]

There's just no getting through to some people...

[FreedomReign]

Others troll

[marionz]

keep telling yourself that
i dont understand why sony fans kep saying ps3 is better at graphics, i like the ps3 too but its pretty obvious that the ram issue will forever haunt the ps3, i dnt give a damn what people say about the cell, with the memory restrictions of the ps3 it doesnt make it any better then the 360
time and time again the 360 shows top shelf graphics i mean look at bioshock!
im sure ps3 couldnt manage those textures and water, thats probably why it was pulled from that console

if in the future you proove to be correct that the ps3 is wayyy better please hit me up, ill be sure to say sorry

[Kratos12]

^^^^ drink some hot coffee. i think u r drunk. The graphics on BioShock are nothing compared to COD4 and KZ2. And COD4 already looks better on PS3 from the SS posted. But I will still believe the devs word saying they are from diff builds but I will not believe some retarded nutcase like you saying PS3 cant handle a last gen game like BioShock. Look at KZ2 and hit me up!!!

[Russbomb]

I understand that you are saying that COD4 will be exactly the same on both consoles and that he is just some sony fanboy, but I do see that the devs are starting to understand the ps3 a little better and get over the redmond syndrom

[solidt12]

The game is still in the beta phase.

[rubarb23]

WTF? your calling bioshock a last gen game? i think you were drunk when you wrote that. go drink some coffee, relax, then comeback with a brain and some sense. fanboyism aside, give credit where credit is due dude. Bioshock is the sh!t. also, read before you post. the devs already confirmed that the screenshots of cod4 were taken from different builds of the game. They'll look the same.

on a side note - IMO, although cod 4 looks awesome, bioshock does look better visually. feel free to disagree, just my opinion.

[DeadIIIRed]

The only reason that I disagree with you is because you really can't compare the two games. Bioshock has its own artistic styled graphics, but it still looks awesome I'll admit. However, COD4 went for a more realistic look and I'm sure will be identical on both systems, but maybe with a bit more on PS3 from what I can see in the pics (i.e extra power lines and little bs).

[MoonDust]

and that day they might understand what the thread is about. Until then all they can do is switch names and agree with themselves. sad story...

[rubarb23]

bubble for you, good point made. they both have different artistic styles. although, for now bioshock's visual style has me most impressed.

[Nemesis]

"but maybe with a bit more on PS3 from what I can see in the pics (i.e extra power lines and little bs)."

Please read the entire article before posting.

"The version of the level shown in the PS3 shot has been through one or two more detail passes than the one shown in the 360 shot."

[LOFT316]

not long to wait for this one its the ps3 version for me though

[Loudninja]

Hmm

[gEnKiE]

Thats what i was hoping for! I just wanted proof that was an actual ps3 shot. It looks awesome and i cant wait for it. I can care less about comparing the two side by side....

[mike_mgoblue]

The Xbox 360 was noticably better when the Call of Duty 4 game was in motion at the 2007 E3 show.

Thankfully, we don't need to worry about all of the nonsense that was generated over one screenshot that compared an "Old" Xbox 360 part of the game, to a "New" Playstation 3 screenshot.

I just want to mention that everything I talked about in my previous post ended up being proven true. I will repost that here.

[rev20]

In the extra things the ps3 and pc will get, as one of the developers stated in a video interview, probs be nothing great but we dont know.

Im pretty sure these games will look the same and lets just enjoy it :)

[FreedomReign]

Pretty good guess IMO.

[rev20]

Id like to think its something to do with mods maps and downloads

But we can only speculate lets wait and see :P

EDIT: corrected ;d

[ShiftyLookingCow]

no it doesn't run on UE3, Infinity Ward used Quake 3 for the first game but after that they started creating their own engines.

[BoneMagnus]

just because fanboys are desperately looking for something negative about the "other" console - forcing companies to administer damage control.

[Tone]

Agreed!

[ukilnme]

I don't post here much but your comment hit the nail on the head. It is indeed truly sad when developers have to get involved with these things. That's a few more minutes these guys could have used to make the game even better.

[Ri0tSquad]

Its pretty stupid and ignorant!

[mike_mgoblue]

There are important FACTS that we need to remember:

(1) These screenshots are NOT taken from the same point of view!

(2) Visit the webpage to see that in the screenshots, the character is definitely standing on a different angle in the screenshots. hxxp://www.cod4forums.com/inde x.php?showtopic=220

(3) The Playstation 3 screenshot looks at the game from a point of view where the building on the left, AND the door on the left can be seen.

(4) The Xbox 360 screenshot looks at the game from a completely different geometric point of view, where the building on the left does not allow the Door Entrance to be seen.

(5) The Playstation 3 screenshot is on an angle where the Power Lines start at a box on the right hand side of the screen.

(6) The Xbox 360 screenshot is on an angle where the Power Lines start at a box on the right hand side of the screen that is positioned 15% further to the left, which automatically puts the Xbox 360 "point of view" at a disadvantage, based on "point of view."

(7) Also, it is worth noting that the "lighting," in the game is very different, but definitely NOT because of anything related to hardware. The very obvious fact is that the game is taking place in a "similar" spot, but at a slightly different "time of the day. The Xbox 360 version is being played at Daylight in the game, while the PS3 version is being played at a point in time during the Evening.

(8) Up to this point, we have been spending time talking about differences in one screenshot, that looks at things from different angles, at different times of day...that is NOT reliable...how do we know the Power Lines in the Xbox 360 version weren't knocked down in the fight.

(9) If we examine the KNOWN FACTS, then we know the following things:

* At the E3 2007 show, we clearly saw with our own eyes that when the game is being played, the Xbox 360 version of Call of Duty 4 is noticably better than the Playstation 3 version.

** ONLY the Xbox 360 version will receive the Beta test, which means that the Xbox 360 version will receive the largest number of benefits from that test.

*** ONLY the Xbox 360 version of Call of Duty 4 will include the Rumble in the controller. The thought of playing a First-Person-Shooter without a Rumble when the gun shoots is NOT a good thought! The Rumble feature adds a LOT of FUN to the gameplay!

**** Just because a developer says, "Both games run at 60 frames per second," does NOT mean that both games will offer the same level of performance.

Example: Call of Duty 3 supposedly ran at 60 frames per second on the Xbox 360 and the Playstation 3. In terms of actual performance, the Xbox 360 version always runs at a constantly smooth 60 frames per second. But the Playstation 3 version has a very choppy framerate that stutters; it is NOT a smooth 60 frames per second.

Example 2: F.E.A.R. on the Xbox 360 runs at a perfectly smooth 30 frames per second. But F.E.A.R. on the Playstation 3 almost never maintains a smooth framerate of 30 frames per second. The Playstation 3 version of F.E.A.R. often dips lower than 20 frames per second, which causes the game to go into slow-motion and become unplayable at times.

It's like that with most Playstation 3 games; that's why the PS3 has such a disappointing reputation with Poor Framerates. Just read the review of F.E.A.R here for proof: hxxp://www.1up.com/do/reviewPa ge?cId=3158930

***** Xbox 360 will have a BIG advantage in the area of Resolution.

Call of Duty 4 has a Native Resolution of 720p on the Playstation 3. This means that the game will be seen at 720p on the Playstation 3, unless you have an HDTV set with a Native Resolution of 1080i. If that is the case, then you will see Call of Duty 4 at a resolution of only 480p, because the Playstation 3 does NOT have a resolution upconversion chip, like the Xbox 360 does.

A recent firmware update made it so the PS3 CPU can use an HDMI cable to upconvert the resolution of DVD movies and PS2 games, but that is NOT something that works for actual Playstation 3 games.

The reason for that is because DVD movies and PS2 games use only a fraction of the amount of power that PS3 games need. Actual PS3 games don't allow the CPU to upconvert resolution, and since the PS3 does NOT have an upconversion chip, the ONLY way you see a PS3 game in 1080p is if that is the Native Resolution of the game. And as you know, very few Playstation 3 games have a Native Resolution of 1080p.

Xbox 360 actually DOES have a Resolution Upconversion chip that allows ALL games to be upconverted to 1080p resolution, if you have a 1080p HDTV.

Xbox 360 is fully compatible with ALL of the HDTV sets, so that Call of Duty 4 will be seen in 720p/1080i/1080p. You will always see Xbox 360 games in high-definition on an HDTV. The same can NOT be said for Playstation 3. Most PS3 games are seen at only 480p on 1080i HDTV sets.

The bottom line is: Xbox 360 Call of Duty 4 will be seen in 1080p, while the PS3 version will only be seen at 720p...and if last years Call of Duty 3, and this years 2007 E3 are examined as evidence, then the reviews will likely be saying that the Xbox 360 version runs smoothly at 60 frames per second at 1080p, while the Playstation 3 version struggles to run at 60 frames per second at 720p...

Kind of like how the reviews say that the Football games, including Madden 2008, "Run smoothly at 60 frames per second at a resolution of 1080p on the Xbox 360," but "Struggle to run at 30 frames per second at only 720p resolution on the Playstation 3." Proof: Look at the way the Xbox 360 version plays smoothly, while the Playstation 3 version "pauses," for half a second every time you snap the ball.

Xbox 360 games ALWAYS outperform the Playstation 3...that won't change anytime soon.

Anyone who looks at reviews or plays games on both systems can see that for a FACT!

[mighty_douche]

these forums are for 'comments' not bloody essays or cut and paste maniacs! just listen to what developers say, they're the ones and the ONLY ONES who know, all this, 'oh the ps3 is soooo much better....' 'oh the xbox pwns the ps3...' blah blah blah its getting old know!

anyway if you want the best looking version get it for the pc!

[The Real Joker]

The one that effects me is the chip. I unfortunatly fall into the early adopters group and my Tv 43" samsung HDTv only supports 1080i and 480p and COD4 on the PS3 will be displayed at 480p. This is a deal breaker for me and I will absolutely buy it on 360. There is a HUGE forum about this at http://boardsus.playstation...

This forum is over 100 pages and this issue Sony refuses to address. I can't express my anger enough that I can' play Heavenly Sword in 1080I and I have to play it in 480p. Lair and Warhawk support 1080 so I can play those (I am excited) but will not buy a game that I cannot play in HIGH DEF. The 360 has a chip called "anna" that upscales all of the games for me to 1080i. Sorry for the rant but I hate the devs that do not put a game in 1080i so that the people that fall into my group HDTV wise suffer.

[popup]

lol

[True Gamer King]

Bubbles for you!

[True Gamer King]

Bubbles for you!

[Ri0tSquad]

"Xbox 360 games ALWAYS outperform the Playstation 3...that won't change anytime soon."

Thats not exactly true all the playstation 3 needs is one of those magical firmware updates. They put people like you in your place back in quiet mode stupid fanboy.

[mike_mgoblue]

Responses:

(1) Call of Duty 3 was developed by Treyarch, not Infinity Ward. But all of the things I said in reference to Call of Duty 3 are 100% eligible to be applied to Call of Duty 4. That is the specific reason why I mentioned those references.

(2) The Native Resolution of the Playstation 3 version of Call of Duty 4 will be 720p. The Native Resolutions of the Xbox 360 version of Call of Duty 4 will be 720p and 1080i. The Xbox 360 DOES have a resolution upconversion chip, which the Playstation 3 does NOT have.

The Xbox 360 version will be 100% compatible with 1080p HDTV sets in a way that allows the Xbox 360 version of Call of Duty 4 to be seen in an Upconverted 1080p resolution...that Xbox 360 resolution will be the best looking console version of the game.

[rev20]

upscaled picture is hardly different lol, i dont see your point at all.

How many times do the developers have to tell you they will function the same for you to listen.

1080i is a joke of a resolution in a fast paced moving game so this is also irrelevant your rant is old news things do change.

so cut the crap

[popup]

Putting some wrongs right Revo :) Sometimes, when theres so much crap to fix, its a waste of keyboard fixing it.

[THE TERMINATOR]

The Ps3 version is further in development meaning its the lead platform for this game. Thats why it looks better.

[FeralPhoenix]

Its almost unbelievable that the dev themselves give a perfectly logical explanation about the differences in the game that THEY ARE DEVELOPING and yet some people still say NO its because.........

-Wow, fanboys are funny, lmfao.

[s8anicslayer]

it's comical that if it was the ps3 version looked weaker, all xbox fanboys would be trashing the ps3, but since the tables have turned because infinity ward is optimizing the ps3 hardwarw and cod4 looks more polished on the ps3 you guys are saying they lookidentical.this is flaming bullshznit!

[Ignorant Fanboy]

Its the DEVELOPERS!!

Read the article before posting next time, you both look like fools.

[Tone]

I find it hard to believe that some people here think they know better than the people who are actually making the game 'rolling my eyes'

I am sure both versions will look identical (as the developers say) and that both versions of the game will be fantastic.

End Of Line......

[deepio]

Exactly!!

"we’ve said before the game is exactly the same on both machines"

End of discussion, arguement, flame war etc etc...

[tudors]

HAVE SAID THEY ARE BOTH THE SAME....REPEAT AFTER ME....THE DEVELOPERS HAVE SAID THEY ARE BOTH THE SAME....

[TheMART]

PS3 fandroids twisting the truth again.

We'll see when the final game comes out, if they're equal or if the 360 version is the best one once again. Even if the PS3 version IS equal to the 360 version

360 Premium is 349 Dollar/Euro
PS3 after USA 60GB version sold out, back to 599 Dollar, still 599 Euro in EU

250 dollar/euro price difference for nothing. Thanks to that Sony!

COD4 will be insanely good though. Some real recent video's have proven that. Old screenshots are worth shiat. Soon the final game will be released. All hyped up

[Salvadore]

We all know The Mart can sometimes behave like a 6 year old, but there's not reason for you to.

[felidae]

TheMART said:

I really don't believe you own a 360. Even with the best games you're trying to downplay things.

You're a PS3 fanboy in disguise, trying to be just under the radar of being noticed as a fandroid. Because you're comments are always negative towards the 360. You're German, right? Going to Leipzig? I'll be there also. Lets drink some coffee to see if you're not Ken that retired recently from Sony

This game is insane. Overhyped? Thats why ALL reviewers give these kind of reviewmarks? RIGHT

PC Gamer UK: 9.5
OXM UK: 10
Game Informer: 10
Alternative Press: 10
Xbox World: 9.4
Gamers: 9.8
Gametrailers: 10
PCZone: 9.6
AP Mag: 10
GameInformer: 10
Gamesradar: 10

________________

To answer your questions:

yep, i'm german (is my english really that bad?)

yes, i do own a 360.

no, i'm not a fanboy of any system.

yes, going to Leipzig with some friends from gamerZpoint, a videogame store i work for.

About Bioshock. It's sad to see that all the people freak out, just because someone says something (little) negative about the game.

For me, it's not a problem that some games wowed me more than Bioshock. I think it's because i've seen so many good games since the 360 brought us the Next Generation. I've played Oblivion, and damn this game looks amazing, Gears of War, which needs no comment, Ghost Recon, Motorstorm, Heavenly Sword demo ... so many games with amazing graphics.

The moment i first played Gears or Motorstorm, i just thought WTF .. that looks so much better than anything i've played before. For me, that is not the case with Bioshock. The game looks really good and the atmosphere is amazing. I'll buy it and enjoy it.

As i said before .. sorry if i stepped on millions of users feet.

[bym051d]

Occam's razor strikes again!

[InMyOpinion]

Even after the developers have clarified that both versions will look and act identical some of you still don't get it. Does retardation run in your families or are you just plain ignorant?

Are you gonna play the game or spend your time comparing it to versions on other consoles? I'm dying to play it.

[InMyOpinion]

Those disagreers answered my question. People like to compare their games with each other, not play them. Lol!

[Nemesis]

There's clearly something wrong with the PS3 fanboys. I fear that Sony may be using some kind of subliminal messaging in their games that's turning them into zombies, or perhaps tainting the hardware with some brain eating virus.

If it wasn't so sad it would be funny. Scares me to think that 20 years from now, these same kids will inherit the earth and become the ruling generation. We're all doomed.

[weekapaugh]

"The version of the level shown in the PS3 shot has been through one or two more detail passes than the one shown in the 360 shot."

this is why the PS3 one looks better. also factor in the different tints each screen shot is suppose to have. I'm sure this game will look the same on each platform.

[iceman2000]

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arlier on today, screenshots from the Xbox 360 and PS3 versions of Call of Duty 4 : Modern Warfare were pitted against each other. Infinity Ward has responded to the recent COD 4 PS3 and Xbox 360 Comparison. Continue to find out what they had to say.

Infinity Ward :

During development we frequently tweak the color balances in the levels to achieve the look and feel that we’re shooting for. What you’re seeing in these two videos are two completely different visual styles for the level that were tried. That’s why the older 360 shot has a distinct blueish tint, while the more recent PS3 shot shows the more appropriate middle eastern feeling lighting.
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You can also some differences in the geometry in the two shots. Broken walls, windows, etc… Every level goes through at least one “detail pass”. The designers will rough in geometry and do a certain level of detail, but it’s the environment artists that really make each level shine. The version of the level shown in the PS3 shot has been through one or two more detail passes than the one shown in the 360 shot. That said, all levels (single player and multi) use identical geometry and textures across all platforms. If nothing else, the shots show an interesting look at the evolution of a level.

Another quote made by a developer on on the official forums :

nah - take a good look at those 2 pics…that assets are completely different in the detail of the buildings in the background…we’ve said before the game is exactly the same on both machines…these are 2 different builds of the game.

[Nemesis]

Don't them disagrees just make you feel proud to be a gamer!

[The Minority Report]

U guys realize that the developers said they WILL LOOK THE SAME. Why argue n compare you will not even notice the difference.

[Russbomb]

Could the PS3s Redmond Syndrom be finnally subsiding?
If so this would be proof that the devs are finnally learning how to work with the ps3

[The Minority Report]

ps3 ppl get ur version 360 pll get urs

[celticlonewolf]

Im not sure the people who said it(im ready for bed and cant be botherd to look) but you guys are so right some people on here I think just act dumb cause they like this flame war. The devs have said the 360 was a earlyer build that both games will look the same end of story. What is cool though if the ps3 screen shot was anything to go by this game is deffinatly up there as the best looking cant wait. And again for any dumb#ss out there lol the games will almost be the exact same lol.

[Bathyj]

The internet is an interesting thing. If we whine and complain in life, no one listens. We whine on the interenet, we actually get a response.

No wonder the nets full of whiney people.

As for the game, they both look good, IW says they'll both run at 60fps. Thats good enough for me. Everyone should just get the version they want.

[BoneMagnus]

They used to say word of mouth was powerful, but now its word of forums.

Its an amazing thing, but like most good things, there are negatives - and this is one of them.

[iceman2000]

http://www.psxextreme.com/p...

or has been circulating concerning the PS3 version of the upcoming FPS, Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, but Infinity Ward has had enough of the speculation and hearsay.

Perhaps fueled by this week's Madden NFL 08 release, which runs at 60fps on the Xbox 360 but can only manage 30fps on the PS3, gamers around the Internet somehow began to believe the same fate might befall CoD4. Furthermore, there were apparently some low-resolution PS3 pics of the game at this year's E3, which sparked even more debate. Well, the developers have two very firm and specific responses to all this; the first of which was posted over at the NeoGAF forms by one of the game's creators:

"Same level of AA between 360/PS3, both @ 60fps," he said. "Hate on the PS3 all you want guys, but we've done did it up right for the Sony lovers. I'm not sure whats up with what you guys might have seen at E3, but we do have AA on the PS3."

The second response was provided over at the official Call of Duty 4 website, CharlieOscarDelta-"Guys, I have been seeing lots of folks talking about how they are going to be getting the shaft on PS3. Once and for all, let me say, CoD4 on the PS3 is going to KICK BUTTOCKS," said another CoD4 developer. "We have had some of the most talented developers in the world working on the PS3 version since day one. Before they had anything to work with with CoD4, they were taking CoD2 and bringing it over to the PS3. This gave them a massive understanding of how the PS3 hardware works (and only took them a few months). As soon as CoD4 was ready to be under full development, that team began optimizing the game for the PS3."

That's pretty clear, isn't it? Don't you fret, PS3 owners; just because EA couldn't come through with their big multiplat doesn't mean Infinity Ward won't. They're right on track!

[Salvadore]

How in the world did this news get up to 40 pages or more?

[xaphanze]

I'm just glad the ps3 version is looking fantastic.I could care less about the 360 version since I'm not gonna play it.

[deepio]

Good for you. It's a pity some other PS3 owners will not be satisfied unless the 360 version is looking crap in comparison.

[InMyOpinion]

I'm writing it down in case I forget what you just had to say. Also, it would be nice of you if you could remind me tomorrow to check my notebook so that I can make sure I remember what you wrote in your comment.

Cheers!

[beans]

I just hope both versions come out close to the same and we all get to enjoy the game at it fullest! Check out this video guys if you want to see something cool and amazing! It's not game related but still you don't want to miss this http://ugv.abcnews.go.com/P...

[deepio]

LOL! That is brilliant!!

[candystop]

That has to be one of the most amazing things I have ever seen! To bad nobody else will notice it!

[Ahhhh]

@FeralPhoenix - Agreed. =]
@Daxx - Why can't everyone be like you. Your a good person. lol =)
@Kratos12 - Well... Damn, Looks like someone needs to get out more often. And your actually the one acting like an asshole. Get a life. You can Go n buy one, if your poor hit me up, I'll even give you five dollars. I mean, hell that's probably more than necessary to buy one.=]
@Kar33m - He's actually acting more like a four year old.
@The Minority Report - Good Point. But, unfortunately.. that aint enough to stop the 34 year olds acting like 10 year olds with their braids to tight, giving them a lack of oxygen to there brains.
@Jenzo - Tell em' whats up.
@xaphanze - Then why bring it up?
@beans - Your also a good person.=]
@deepio - True, true. But it's also the same with 360 fans. They won't be satisfied unless the PS3 is worst than the 360.

I think the only reason there is a flaming war on the consoles is because, rather people want to admit it or not, their jealous about something. That one console is getting a good game and their favored console isn't. One console version looks slightly better than the other console version. Even countless other stupid reasons. Someone said BioShock looks like a last gen game, needs to look at the game, and the game reviews, again. I personally can't think of any games on the PS3, or as a matter of the fact, the 360, either, that has had, or will, at least for a while, have a game like BioShock.

[deepio]

Yeh, I guess there are idiots on both sides of the camp.

[InMyOpinion]

Well put.

[Jesse]

I want it, ASAP. WarHawk & Heavenly sword well keep me busy until this game arrives.

[The Wood]

We now know which shot is better in terms of development but you should of seen the fanboys earlier. SOME were SO sure the 360 one was better and had more detail. My point is fanboys see what they wanna see and will lie to themselves and others just be wrong n strong to prove a false point.

The game will be as identical to each other as they can make it.

Big up to

krackchap who initially stated that he thought the ps3 version looked better but believed that the 360 version was from a different build so comparisons wouldn't be fair. There were others but he was the first i noticed so bubbles. To the blind ones who shall remain nameless You look like blind fanboys and have owned yourselves.

[MoonDust]

they are the same game just a different shade.

[TheExecutive]

Infinity.... PLEASE give COD:4 crossplatform play (at least between PS3 and PC) 360 would be a bonus!

[BIadestarX]

Ok, people this response was predictable... too bad Sony fanboys are too dumb to see this was coming... and know I present you some of the comments from the biggest Sony fanboys on this site.. and their dumb comments... I am sorry the list is not complete... too many of them...

Fanboys comments:

xhi4 - The ps3 version has SOOOOO much more detail!! Lighting is better. For instance, in the closer look look at the fence... I thought itd be better on the 360 version but WOW IM GETTIN DIS ON MA PS3 NOT MA 360 DAYUMMMMMMMMM

krackchap - there is much more detail in the ps3 version,dunno if the 360 shots from an old build ,but the lighting makes it look like 2 different games.
thank god IW confirmed PS3 version was running at 60fps else xbots would have started jumping around and saying that the ps3 version would have 30fps especially after the extra details in the ps3 version.

chelcho - You are blind xbot. PS3 picture looks a way better but this can be a fake - difference is too big IMHO

BIGPOPPAGUNZ - your fanboyism has you blinded as well as any other xbot! clearly the ps3 version is the better version, why would they compare an old build 60 version against a new ps3 version?

SofaKingReetodded - I smell an xbot army headed this way, PS3 showing superiority in a multi-pat......this wont end pretty...lol

achira - i think you are in denial, look at the pictures you moron.

conan - Ps3 version definately better, this is a sign of things to come.
Ps3 version has more detail and textures are not as muddy, anyone who cant see that is a blind.

So... mmmm.. you Sony fanboys just got owned... once again... what do you have to say in your defense? FANBOYS! HAH!

[TheExecutive]

lol flamebait within flamebait!

[Bathyj]

I wasn't mentioned.

Thanks Bladestar.

[ThaGeNeCySt]

LOL

[The Wood]

viewing from the bladestar. The ps3 is at a later stage of development according to the pictures shown earlier and you have seemed to of missed all the 360 fans claiming the 360 version was better. boy you are full of it. And there are too many for me to copy n paste.

Fact the ps3 shots were better whether they should of been compared or not (i believe they shouldn't of been). Im not saying the game is or will be but you can only comment on whats in front of ya.

Fact SOME 360 fans objectivity has been blinded by their hate for the ps3 or love for the 360.

You only see whats wrong with the ps3 and its fans and comment on nothing to the contrary.

Apart from that you comments on the other topic earlier was one of the more objective and openminded ones APART from all the anti sony fans rant as per usual.

[Relientk77]

these devs are doing their job, and their doing it WELL

If they say they ARE THE SAME well (they are making the game) then THEY ARE THE SAME

i respect the devs of this game for standing up to PS3 doubters

[Anything but Cute]

Imagine if it were the other way around? XBOX 360 fanboys would be talking crap, now doubting the PS3 version even more and saying the PS3 version is just a port and lagging behind again.

Not this time motherf*ckers! By those screen shots you can tell Call of Duty 4 will look the same or better on PS3.

[ParaDise_LosT]

Isn't that 360s OLD build?.......
Yeah...that seems fair....
HaHa...

[razer]

It's come down to fanboys using old screens vs new screens to try and belittle the console they don't like. I think a certain group is bitter little babies because they don't get a beta. Maybe they should start a petition! LOL

[Anything but Cute]

what were XBOX 360 fanboys saying in the earlier post? It looks the same just difference in lighting. haha what bullcrap, even the developer had to say the PS3 screen shots are of a more advanced development stage.

but XBOX 360 fanboys swore it looked the same...

[Nemesis]

Granted, there are idiots on both sides of the fence. From those images it was obvious to me that the PS3 version better. It was also obvious that there was some jiggery-pokey at play from whoever released such unfair comparison shots.

I think there's a lesson we should all learn from this. It seems that even individuals involved with the development of these games are not immune to fanboyism. Also, in any situation where you have two seperate teams involved with a project, there's always going to be a certain level of competitiveness between the two.

[MoonDust]

Go back to eating glue.

[DethWish]

Told you so! :)

I hope they settle with that blueish tint they had on the 360 version though, it's really nice in my opinion

[Takumi86]

IM GETTING THIS FOR PS3

MY 360 IS KINDA ACTING STRANGE MAKING A LOT OF NOISE THE FAN IS OFF THE HIZZLE LIKE JETPLANE, THIS IS MY 3RD XBOX 360 IM TIRED OF SENDING THIS TO M'S .

[pilotpistolpete]

Is that the previous screenshot article, many xbots were saying that the 360 screens looked better. Oh how they are eating their words now.

Lorenzferus, you beat me to it, and after so many posts without mentioning it...

[Double-Edged]

who cares.
Halo 3 will shadow this piece of crap.

[THC CELL]

i feel sorry for u man u are going to by a game that i have been playing for over 2 years, a new Name WOW

Call of duty will be Sweet this time,

Oh and it has clan features Nice
i like the sound of this game
and Haze,

[Darkiewonder]

But I prefer the blue with more of the ps3 detail.

[JasonPC360PS3Wii]

To all those who have to go and remove feet from thier mouths, this is comedy at it's best. LOL I wonder how many will just avoid this post and pretend that they never seen it?

[candystop]

Cool vid Jason but did you check out the vid from #30 beans! That has to be one of the most amazing vids ever hands down for the whole family to watch!

[razer]

Some loudmouthed fanboys got owned again.

I think IW are focusing on the multiplayer for the 360 for the beta that might explain why these screens are a few passes behind. I will know soon enough when I get to play it!!!

I think it will be the 360 version for me hands down since the 360 controller owns for console FPS games.

[Anything but Cute]

The PS3 screen shots looked better, it's ahead in development. XBOX 360 sucks ass. It's a fact, get over it.

What's the point of spinning your head with pro XBOX 360 assumptions? I guess you need it just to sooth the fanboy in you.

[SlaughterMeister]

What retard would think that the PS3 looks bad in this?

[marc 1975]

it should look 4 times better than the xbox version ...all of ps3 games should!!!

[green_ghost5]

maybe all you ps3 fanboys should learn to read an article before posting, you say xbox supporters are the ones thrashing, what do you think you are doing I suppose? get over yourselves, your system is not god, I've said it before, cell is not the sh!t, for number cruncing, not for games. simple. the devs have already made a statement to every little fanboys retardism, yet you all still scream ps3 "ps3 looks better" umm.....no, it does'nt! The devs know more about making games than you and I and anyone else who has posted here. IW is one of the top devs with much exp. I think if they say it will look Identical, then it will. Quit your fanboyism b****ing, gets really annoying.
ps3 will never leave the 360 in the dust, microsoft did make a system that would compete very well with the ps3, everyone is just soooo googoo gagagaga because of the ps3 propaganda, in terms of before launch. It's already been proven that the graphics card in the xbox 360 is better than the one in the ps3. (I'm sure that after I post this you will probably all scram some stupid crap like "oh hideo kojima says the ps3 is better!!) who gives a f***!!!!

[marc 1975]

my comment above was sarcastic

[eLiNeS]

The 360 is to get an exclusive COD4 demo!!! What does that tell you? That the Xbox 360 is the superior of the two systems!!! You Fony fandroids can say what you want but you will never have what we got unless you buy a Xbox 360. Period!
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N4G it's not my fault, this site has made me anti Sony!!!

[SofaKingReetodded]

if the 360 is soooo much easier to dev for as you all claim, why is the PS3 version further along? could it be PS3 has become the lead platform?

[eLiNeS]

The Exclusive (that means only one console) DEMO for the 360 is almost here and it will look better then what you see in the PS3 comparison. That's what happens when they put a little polish to a game. You should just be glad you're getting COD4 on the PS3, and lucky for you the Dev says it will be the same. Usually the PS3 gets the short end of the stick on ports.

[kornbeaner]

In reply to both post. The 360 is the leading platform for development for C.o.D. 4, the PS3 and PC get ports. Second the game was always coming to the PS3 but as PS3 owners we are lucky that Infinity Ward decided to actually do some work and deliver a great playing and looking game on all 3 platforms. And if there is a difference in the game, it will be on the online performance but that has nothing to do with the developer and more to do with who is maintaining the online servers. Live and PSN are completely different from each other and those 2 will also vary from PC online servers. In reality that might be the only difference you see, but when your paying for online service of $50 + ISP charges you should expect to get a a much better playing experience then a service you are paying nothing for. Sadly that won't be the case, LIVE service might beat out the PSN service for online, but even at $50 a year it is still way behind what a PC online experience can offer the player.

[power of Green]

They post old 360 pics with new PS3 pic not suprized at all.

[Figboy]

is that when it's a PS3 game looking sup-bar of a 360 games, the media can't wait to trip all over themselves to publish the story asap, and when a retraction is stated, do they post a *BRAND new story correcting it? *NO, they post a feeble little update, or they wait a few days, then post the update.

but when it's a 360 game looking subpar, they *HOLD OFF, and wait for a correction or update, *THEN post the *FULL story.

i mean, where are all the conclusion jumpers on the 360's side?

there's never any, "well, it's just an early version" buffer for PS3 games.

i'm speaking specifically about sites like Joystiq and Kotaku, who love to sensationalize the *SLIGHTEST Playstation 3 infraction, while "smoothing over" *ANYTHING that'd make the 360 look bad.

i bring this up, because it's a true occurrance, and a little irritating, to be honest. i think *ALL three consoles should get fair treatment in the media, but it just seems like *EVERYONE is a fanboy these days, whether for PS3, 360, or Wii.

the media knows that fanboyism brings massive hits to their pages, so they run with it. they're using us all like sheep, and most of the fanboys don't know it, or don't care.

funny stuff.

[DuceWilly947]

and about the 1080i, ps3 can only scale to 720 as weve seen, yet 720 and 1080, there is a minor difference, dudes, i have a regular tv, if you want your ps3 ports to look like 360's, tweak your screen options and they will look exactly the same, PS3 and 360 are both awesome

[Anything but Cute]

Get a brain before you type.

[PimpHandHappy]

and the thing was i kinda understood it! Whats that say about the ppl here!

haha

I can type like a jagbag at times so peace out Duce and maybe take a chill pill

ok

I played the demo of bio shock and it is a lookr! Its a step above most FPS's i have seen! I dont own a xbox but i wont tell u they dont make some good games and some top notch FPS's!

and one more thing

The Ps3 can handle anything the 360 can! It just proves its the game maker that puts the effort and time in can make it work! You can save all your talk that the PS3 is junk and that no one can make games for it cuz u know ur wrong

but i can still harp on that number!!!!! 33%

[Bloodmask]

use the exact same game assets. Textures, geometry, polygons.....etc.

As long as the 2 systems are relatively = in power. These comparisons are pointless.

The only differences you might see are color variations bc of the different GPUs.

OR FPS differences or aliasing. Screenshots will never reveal much however.

[CrazzyMan]

and then see, which one is better? =)
it doesn`t matter now which one is better. :)
don`t you understand that? why do you care?

but if ps3 version, will be really better, then it`s normal. Why do you so amazed? Developers getting better with Cell, so it`s normal, that new games will look much better now on ps3. =)

[djbassay2k5]

technically its the same game, but its still two Different versions. which they will look different, they are being built by two separate teams, with different artist.

i guess they shouldnt have said they will look "exactly" the same

[ASSASSYN 36o]

I love how this article is right next to the sony kiddie pep rally article.

[Raptors]

What is there to argue about? The dev already said the OLDER 360 screen versus the NEWER ps3 screen. Why were these two compared in the first place??? They should be compared when they're both done and finished or at least in the same development stage.

[tony]

no difference whatsoever. i said it. it was just that the temperature of the color were just different. that was all.

[Shaka2K6]

PS3 version looks better and smoother, beacuase PS3 is the superior console to have and own.

[b777conehead]

mike how do you know what resolution the game will be at. the game isn't released yet until the final version is released your just guessing on that issue.

[ASSASSYN 36o]

Check out 28 seconds into this video. You will see the exact area detailed in the comparision running on a xbox 360 console.
http://www.gametrailers.com...

[DuceWilly947]

As we all know PS3 has better technology than 360 (just stating facts not being a fanboy) and weve been rashed on about the ps3 ports suckin, i just found out how to to make them look just as good, all you have to do is... TWEAK YOUR TV BRIGHTNESS AND SHARPNESS or anything, Ive tested and proven that with TV options being changed and both versions of any game look the same on both platforms, how the developers didnt know i dunno, what we all now is that this is not a false statement that anybody put together, look at madden 08, what was the difference darkness, Ive done testing on FEAR and DEF JAM but im sorry but all of yall have been lied to. Just remember i did a whole check with my friend who has a 360 and when i messed with my TV he even said they both looked the same. SO once again PS3 is now the best IMO.

I cant believe that guy had the nerve to say KZ2 cant not challenge COD4, thats such a lye, trust me COD4 is a 10/10 but KZ2 will be a 20/5

[Deity01]

I already do that, and is part of the reason I view people with beliefs of 360 being superior in ANY way as stupid, ignorant, and uninformed. Nothing wrong with 360, but people have this mindset that 360 can compete with PS3 on performance, and it has nowhere near the technical ability of PS3.

[SlippyMadFrog]

Explain the differences in frame rates then. Let me guess, lazy developers? Believe me, the difference is more than sharpness and brightness.

"it has nowhere near the technical ability of PS3." I'm still waiting for results...

Sony have lied about the PS3, they said the launch games will be much supperior than the Xbox360's games, which is a total lie.

Deity, you say that the PS3 has much more technical ability than the PS3, but on what do you base that statement? Defintely not results.

[DreamSnach2]

that was not real what I read sorry THE end!

[godofthunder10]

i'm tired of hearing all this crap from fanboys,espicially the one who said that the games on the ps3 now looks better then bio-shock knowing full well he's lieing and cod4 will look the same on both systems,and i'm tired of hearing that one system is better then the other when the facts are that they are really equal in power because of the way that they are made.the 360 do some things better then the ps3 and the ps3 do some things better then the 360 and that's fact,i don't care what sony or microsoft said because they will lie to get people to buy their system,just look at how many times sony showed us a new game that's coming out and told us that it's actual game play but the truth was it was pre rendard. i read a lot of articles about both system and the majority of them said that the systems were really even.
if you like the ps3 or the 360 buy it because they are both good systems and they both have good games but i'm tired of hearing sony fanboys say that they bought the ps3 because in a few years it will look better then the 360.they may be right but people want hardly beable to tell the little difference that they will have and by that time the ps3 will be a lot cheaper then it is now so really if you buy the ps3 because it will look better in a couple of years then you are crazy because why pay that much for a system just so you will have better graphics in a couple of years and when that time comes instead of paying $600 you could get one for $350 to$400 in a few years.but i say buy the one you like because they are both good systems and don't worry about the 360 breaking down,i have 2 of them from the first day that they came out and they stay on all the time and i never had a single bit of trouble with them not even 1 of them freezing up on me,and microsoft is putting the new chips in so they want get hot anymore and i only seen a few ps3s my self that was messed up so buy the one that you want and don't worry,go home and enjoy your self and don't worry about what fanboys from either sides tell you something, because they will lie to you so you will buy the system that they have

[iceice123]

Deal with it.

[tapdis]

some people follow other people an buy the system they tell them to buy because they say its beter. microsoft is fixing the 360's problems by puting in the new chips, bringing out the premium edition with HDMI, they might put in the hd-dvd in it too. i have a ps3 and wii, i'm planning on getting a 360 when the 200$ falcon comes out. did anybody realise that everybody is only arguing about the 360 and PS3 ? what happened to the wii. i hear the wii is going to be on top of 360 and ps3.

[SlippyMadFrog]

I think the problem comes in that Sony told everybody that the PS3 will totaly BLOW YOUR MIND!!!! It will BURY THE 360!! But now that the PS3 is out, it has virtually the same performance as the Xbox360 and the people find it tough to digest. They are trying to hold on to that PR nonsense that the PS3 is far superior causing massive arguments. The Wii have always been accepted as the lesser of the 3 by everyone so no arguments there.