At first I was like, that looks pretty fucking shitty graphically for a next gen game then I realized you inexplicably just posted a PS3 arcade game in this thread.
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Not sure either of us understands how this works. The way I see it, a developer sets a bottom floor frame rate, 60 fps lets say. They will determining that based on a lot of factors i would guess. 90% of the time the game is running 1080p or whatever, then during the course of the game you max out the assets on screen and normally you get reduced frame rate supposedly the xb1 will reduce resolution on the fly to hopefully maintain frame rate. Pc's currently don't use this technology, neither do any of the boxes I've ever heard about, so I dont understand why its hilarious to ask if PS4 does this. By boxes i mean matrix switchers, scalers, aaything that connects to a display. Currently, Nvidia is looking at problems similar this, thier fix is G-sync I believe. G-sync requires monitors with proprietary hardware fyi. This is pretty new if it's how I understand it works. I agree its a pretty general question, and the tradeoff is up to the developers and their art departments to decide and code for really.
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With all the derails, why does it even matter anymore. Atleast im not joining in the my system is better than yours e-dick waggling.
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We can leave that to Gamespot who just released a poll stating 27% of online purchasers considered exclusively buying an Xbone. THAT.... Hurts...
PS4 interest ahead of Xbox One by 2 to 1 margin in pre-launch study - GameSpot
Dynamic resolution isn't a new thing. A number of older games use it, WipeoutHD and Rage for example. Microsoft are just spinning it like it's a fancy new thing. I don't know the ins and outs, but someone can probably explain why G-Sync is an entirety different beast.
Short answer, though, is yes the PS4 could do it. Along with the 360 and PS3, I believe it's used on the Vita as well. It's not Xbone witchcraft or anything.
I think the resolution thing is overblown. Some people will care, but if a game looks great then it looks great. It's odd to think that come 2020 we might still be playing in 720p though.
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No surprise - forcing Kinect down every purchasers throat. Delaying adapter on headset and many other stupidities that they could have corrected. I am also sure they will release a version without Kinect to other regions of the world later. Then they will back pedal saying some PR rubbish. Honestly MS can suck a dick for all i care, but my friends are getting it so i am to, but im also getting a PS4 (which i support more but launch line up is weak to me).
Honestly and for the foreseeable future. I will always buy a MP title on Xbox before PS4. However any good SP game(RPG mainly) will be a PS4 purchase.
So far its...
PS4 - Killzone
Xbox - DR, Forza, Crimson Dragon..... maybe KI just for the original one, but thats very unlikely considering Jago looks retarded along with the entire cast.
I havent really cared for any of the previous Killzone games at all, but the new one looks pretty damn good. And there really isnt much else to pick up anyway at launch so im sure i will end up with it.
Is it me, or did all the previous KZ titles just "feel" weird or what? I dont know if it was input lag, or whatever but they never seemed to play very good for me.
Is it me, or did all the previous KZ titles just "feel" weird or what? I dont know if it was input lag, or whatever but they never seemed to play very good for me.
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Maybe neither of us do but I think you're reading way too much into their quote. On the fly switching resolutions would be pretty jarring I imagine. It'd be like a zoom in and out effect.
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Not really. Happens all the time on netflix movies with bandwidth variation. I can see them doing the same with memory bandwidth, and holy Hannah would that suck.
As far as the GSYNC thing that is absolutely different from the way I understand it as it is not messing with resolutions. It is entirely devoted to dealing with hz variations. What it does is match the hz with what the video card is running at instead their being a disparity. If the card is running at 144/15/58/35 (doesn't matter) hz then the monitor will follow suit and match. Video cards don't run at constant rates so if you don't run vsync the card will just push shit to your screen as fast as possible and the monitor will attempt to keep up, if it doesn't, welcome to screen tear. The opposite holds true as well for using vsync and setting limits as if it dips below the limits set, you again, get screen tear.
This is all of course how I understand it and I am tired right now so my point might not be very clear.
This is all of course how I understand it and I am tired right now so my point might not be very clear.
Hmm looks like I misspoke a bit on on-the-fly resolution changes, that's not entirely accurate, but this is the direct quote.
HereIs an article linking G-sync by Nvidia to the xb1 claims regarding scaling /shrug. I agree that all they are, are claims at the moment.
I know the ps4 fanboys have declared the winner already, but I'm curious to see how this gen plays out. Every time I hear about how the ps4 is 50% faster, like its 50% better, its just laughable to hear.
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Late, I know, but thanks for all the feedback on the FPS Freeks information. I'm gonna pick up a pair and see what they're all about. I'll post back after I try them out. I'm thinking they will be useful in FPS/Fighter games and ESPECIALLY DUMB FUCKING GAMES WHERE YOU CANNOT ADJUST THE CAMERA SENSITIVITY (Looking at you, Remember Me).
Nah, it's not just you. Killzone 2 is my least favourite FPS game of this gen mainly because it controls horribly.
Unfortunately, from my brief hands on time with KZ:SF, it's not much better on that front. The controls still feel laggy and unresponsive. That might have changed in the last month, I guess, but I doubt it. The laggy controls seem to be a (baffling) design decision on Guerrilla's part.
That article is fucking stupid. G-sync and dynamic resolutions aren't remotely comparable.
Read this post to see how G-sync works --G-SYNC - New nVidia monitor tech (continuously variable refresh; no tearing/stutter) - Page 5 - NeoGAF
TLDR: g-sync allows monitors to run on variable refresh rates. It makes games smoother. It's a true gamechanger.
I guess you could argue that both solutions are trying to smooth out gameplay and eliminate screen tearing, but they do it in two very different ways. Microsoft's solution leads to a reduction in resolution, i.e. worse image quality, while Nvidia's solution actually improves image quality dramatically.
I can't wait to get my hands on a g-sync monitor. It's going to be amazing.
Don't worry, according to Infinity Ward. Call of Duty players don't play any other game ANYWAYS, they don't need to do anything like optimize the install for hard drive space.