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PS4 vs Xbox One Packaging Compared

Gameranx compares the packaging of the PS4 and the Xbox One.

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yellowgerbil3879d ago

that PS4 box is really old school. reminds me of the PS1/PS2 with the big pictures of games. Remember back in the day, demo discs, man that takes me back.

Enemy3879d ago

They're both boxes that will meet the inside of my garbage bin on day one.

Wouldn't it make more sense to see how they're packaged inside? Lol.

slimeybrainboy3879d ago

Screw DRM, and launch lineups. I'm making my purchase decision based on the packaging.

Enemy3879d ago

My box has better lineup of image placement and composition!

YOUR MOVE!

Nitrowolf23879d ago (Edited 3879d ago )

I still have my original phat PS3 box :)

Godmars2903879d ago

What. You don't recycle? A villain is you.

JKelloggs3879d ago

You throw them away?

I always keep boxes of every electrical purchase. Still got my PS2 one

kneon3879d ago

They can come in a brown paper bag for all I care, I haven't played with the box since I was 2 :)

Elwenil3879d ago

I still have my Genesis box, my Playstation box, two original PS2 boxes, a fat PS3 and a slim PS3 box. Somewhere I have a big box full of NES game boxes and Nintendo Power magazines, lol.

cleft53879d ago

What are you talking about friend, I still have my PS3, 360, PS2, Super Nintendo, and I think my Sega Genesis original box. You don't throwaway your console boxes friend. That is just wrong.

abzdine3879d ago

PS4 package is sexy and smaaaaaall! 50% raw power more, no power brick.

Fairchild Channel F3879d ago

@Nitrowolf2

I still have my original NES box :)

DatRealBoy3879d ago

I always save my boxes lol force of habit I still have the ps3 phat box and the slim uncharted 3 box

ThanatosDMC3879d ago

The Xbone box is all nice and classy... wonder if that's why it cost $100 more?

v6volume3879d ago

You don't keep the boxes?????

LoveGaming3879d ago

I know right, why in the world are people getting excited over a cardboard box....

YNWA963879d ago

Remember Atari St and C Amiga days, when they had pictures of the 20-30 games you got with it!

Retroman3879d ago (Edited 3879d ago )

I still have my INTELLIVISION console box with "Burgertime" pictures.

Eonjay3879d ago

The things that stands out the most to me is just how damn slip the PS4 package is.

kickerz3879d ago

I like to keep the boxes and put things in them. Like CDs , Lego , cables lol and other things

thehitman3879d ago

Ouch so cold Enemey.. I still have my original 60gig ps3 box in my closet just cant bring myself to throw it out.

Thomaticus3879d ago

Not yet! Now we must admire the boxes!

crxss3879d ago

that's not even the ps4 box.... at least according to these pictures

http://www.psu.com/media/ar...

http://i.imgur.com/pPlIen5....

guitarded773879d ago (Edited 3879d ago )

@ crsxx
Those (first pic) are the mock-ups they've been using since announcement... the pic in the article is probably the real deal retail version. As for the unfolded, I don't know... maybe each region has different packaging.

On topic
I always keep mine... Yeah, they take up space in the attic, and are probably a fire hazard, but I can't bring myself to throw them away. Besides, you know how much more vintage consoles are worth with the original packaging?

Silly Mammo3879d ago

Funny, I'm getting the PS4 day 1, but I actually think the X1 packaging looks better. But since I don't play the packaging, it really has no relevance to me.

ZHZ903879d ago

PS4 box looks really cool. Looks like I'll keep it. :)

KwietStorm_BLM3879d ago

You throw them out? I recycle all my cardboard boxes, but all my video game console boxes are in the attic. Don't ask me why, they just are. Even my NES and 32X boxes are up there. Yea I had a 32X big whoop wanna fight about it?

ShinMaster3879d ago

I keep my boxes.
Comes in handy when moving.

UltimateMaster3879d ago

I like the PS4 Box art better.
Not only does it have a design art to it, but they show us what games you can play on it.
Isn't games an important part of your business?

sync903879d ago

I always keep the boxes. Hell, i've even got boxes in the attic for consoles i dont own anymore.

PiTCHBLaCK3879d ago

I Give all boxes to my kids, they take care of the rest!.

BoriboyShoGUN3879d ago

hell yeah I always keep my boxes too. Have the 360 MW2 box, the PS3 even the Wii boxes. In case you move or something BOOM perfect safe box for it :D

MRMagoo1233879d ago

actually i still have my original boxes from my ps, ps2 and ps3 all in my cupboard, i dont wanna chuck em away they hold memories, when i look at the boxes it makes me happy with nostalgia lol.

andrewsqual3879d ago

Launch line ups? I'd rather not be screwed over a few years down the line when a casual gimmick takes full priority over decent games which are really "games".

Ritsujun3879d ago (Edited 3879d ago )

You can see that the Xbone180's too scared to show itself, poor weak giant.

ohiostatesman3879d ago

The xbox one package looks so much better than the PS3 its unbelievable. The all black looks smooth and sophisticated. The PS4 boxing looks so childish in my opinion.

Seafort3879d ago

I'd advise any Xbone or PS4 owner to keep their boxes for a few weeks till you know the console isn't going to overheat while playing games :)

I can see another RROD fiasco happening if MS are being rushed to release :P

darren_poolies3879d ago

You don't keep the box?!!!!

UnHoly_One3879d ago

Wait till you guys have to move, then tell me if you are still keeping useless empty boxes from 10 and 20 years ago. lol

malol3878d ago (Edited 3878d ago )

the xbox one is dull and uninnovative, speaks of whats in the box.

Benchm4rk3878d ago (Edited 3878d ago )

@UnHoly_One

I've moved about 3 times in the last 4 years and I've still got boxes for my nes,snes,64,ps1, dreamcast,ps2, original Xbox, halo edition Xbox, GameCube, launch 360, slim 360, Halo 4 360, wii and phat ps3. Makes sense as when I move thats what I package the consoles in. My wife thinks I have a slight hoarding disorder lol

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GarrusVakarian3879d ago (Edited 3879d ago )

Daaaaamn i forgot all about pictures of videogames on the back of the box.

Thanks for the memory recall.

iamtehpwn3879d ago

While I prefer the outside of the Xbox One Box, I'd much rather have what's inside the PS4 box.

SlyGuy3879d ago

Those demo discs. I got hours of play time from them. lol.

yellowgerbil3879d ago

I would of never discovered MGS if it wasn't for a demo disc from playstation magazine.
great concept, digital stores have done away with them unfortunately :(

vigilante_man3879d ago

I like the all black look of the XB1 box even though I prefer the contents of the PS4 box!

ForgivenZombie3879d ago

Yeah, xbone box is nice, but I do like the old school look of Sony's box to.

InMyOpinion3879d ago

The Xbox packaging is obviously nicer (only a fanboy or a colorblind person stuck in the 90's would disagree).

Still getting a PS4, dirt ugly packaging or not. :)

Eddie201013879d ago

Here's a site with a better representation of the boxes without any bias.

http://www.gamingvlog.net/2...

scott1823879d ago

In that comparison the PS4 box looks better... LOL, this is ridiculous.

DigitalRaptor3879d ago (Edited 3879d ago )

I know, ridiculous right? The article's images show the PS4 on its side.

The article you posted is a much fairer analysis. http://media.psu.com/media/...

Vibrant blue ftw!

2cents3879d ago

I prefer the X-Box lol

@enemy... lol

ovnipc3879d ago

Orignal PS3 box was the best of all, xbox 360 box when lunch was a green box with some circular lines nothing special. But xbox one box looks betters. PS4 box looks horrible, the console its sexy they should make the box a little more sexy.

Aceman183879d ago

Blue has always been my favorite color. Both boxes look really nice, but I'm more partial blue Lol.

bigfish3879d ago

that's it see, SONY are going back to video gaming roots with PS4 - what made video gaming so enjoyable in the first place.

bjmartynhak3879d ago (Edited 3879d ago )

Demo discs! Oh how many times I played that Metal Gear demo!!

edgeofsins3879d ago

It also shows off how small the console appears to be and stocking up on them seems to be more efficient so stores can get more at once.

X-Alchemist3879d ago

This is just getting ridiculous now, comparing boxes really?

hiredhelp3879d ago

There's a reason why XBOX ONE has bigger box the reason is the Dam power brick im still confused by it.

xtremeimport3879d ago

a nice packaged device just smells of quality. So I believe it does matter. I pretty the Xb1 packaging over the Ps4. Just looks more sleek, But I prefer whats inside the Ps4 box more.

Bathyj3879d ago (Edited 3879d ago )

Its weird that the Xbone box looks better than the PS4 box cos it follows the the look of the console, yet the PS4 looks better that the Xbone. I just went crosseyed.

So i guess XBone looks good, for a box, and PS4 should have made a box that looks like a PS4. Probably hard to stack them with that tapered edge.

IRON883 3879d ago

Like holy crap were the hell is nov 15th already !!!!!! I need my ps4 now!!!!! Hopefully gta5 will hold me up till then

s8anicslayer3879d ago

I can't wait to smell them...I love the new car smell XD

CaJuaLFeatPuFF3879d ago

Definitely PS4.
Xbox one boxing looks like it saying "Cable Box INCOMING"

MikEyG3879d ago

You just made me feel all sentimental and s**t......thank you

Totoro173879d ago

I remember the back of my PS1 box...it was Battle Arena Toshinden, Ridge Racer, Madden, and I think Crash. Good times. Thanks for the flashback, gerbil :)

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Tooly3879d ago

always makin supid competitons

knifefight3879d ago

Can't wait till someone compares the bar codes, the bubble wrap, and taste of the plastic.

Tooly3879d ago

me either who you think goin win

Godlovesgamers3879d ago

Most of these people are so pathetic they would compare stool samples of the CEO's of these companies if given the chance and then somehow be able to add that info as to why their console of choice is better.

BallsEye3879d ago

With all the respect to ps4...packing looks like a toy from chinese market =/

MasterCornholio3879d ago (Edited 3879d ago )

Technically both of them are toys from China. Well at least half of the PS4s are from China while the other half come from Japan.

http://media.psu.com/media/...

http://www.blogcdn.com/www....

P.S In my opinion they both look good but its the inside that matters the most to me which is why im going with the blue box.

Hicken3879d ago

First, you have no respect for the PS4.

Second, it looks like the console boxes of old. In other words you're saying the older consoles all looked like Chinese market toys.

BallsEye3879d ago

Ow I do have respect for ps4, like I do have respect for every gaming machine. I own more gaming machines in my collection than you ever will. Yea, I earn money and invest in my hobby. I just hate sony community on this site. It's so low...

Godlovesgamers3879d ago

"Respect" for the PS4? What hell is wrong with you, seriously? We're talking about a consumer entertainment product, not power tools, firearms or even the Law.

What are you, Sony's indentured servant/slave?

Gotta try harder. Your own logic can be used against you; your stance is hypocritical.

jatakk3879d ago

Haha, respect for a f-ing toy.. you are too funny!

Hicken3879d ago

@Godlovesgamers: Guess you were too busy making yet another pointless comment to realize that BallsEye was the first one to start talking about "respect" for the PS4.

Personally, I don't care whether he "respects" it or not. But given his comments, it's evident that he doesn't, which makes him a liar.

Oh, but I forgot: MS fans don't mind being lied to. Guess it's no surprise they don't mind lying, either.

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LackTrue4K3879d ago

it is!!!
I have more interested on how they will burn and such after i take out my system. I need something to start a fire, when winter shows up.

GreenRanger3879d ago

Next they'll compare the smell of the game boxes.

Otoshigamisama3879d ago

Lol they'll compare the workers first then the smell of the boxes.

MineHaxx3879d ago

Right.
For example:
Hmmm..This smells like a Homemade Ass Shampoo.
Oh!And this one smells like poop.

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Tomb Raider Remastered just quietly censored one in-game detail

Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered players are ticked off by the game’s most recent patch, which censors in-game pin-up posters of Lara Croft.

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rlow110h ago

This is why gaming is screwed. When people change things to fit someone’s agenda, it’s a slippery slope downhill.

Christopher9h ago(Edited 9h ago)

Even if that agenda is of the developer? Way to remove developer rights.

***One player called it a “huge problem with modern games,” saying they can now be “ruined AFTER people buy them”.***

The level of drama. Yes, I recall sitting there for more hours than I did anything else in the game. These two pinups are the core of the game, after all!

coolbeans7h ago(Edited 7h ago)

rlow1's cringe catastrophizing aside, I do think developers *ought* to strive to maintain an original work to the best of their ability. The language of a "remaster" tacitly implies that - for good or ill - what's being resold is what fans remember but better.

Profchaos7h ago

Games can be ruined after purchasing them yeah we know this not from this but from GTA IV which had half it's radio content patched out due to licensing expirations and to me that was a huge deal.

This pin up poster is a bit of nonsense but the whole argument of modern games can be ruined post launch is Absol true.

DedicatedDark6h ago(Edited 6h ago)

It's not their work to censor. They are incharge of restoration & remastering the work, not overwriting it.

Barlos5h ago

It's not the agenda of the developer though, they're pandering and trying to increase their ESG score.

Way to support censorship...

victorMaje5h ago

It’s not the end of the world for sure, but I understand the hate towards this kind of change. I believe it’s also a matter of principle.

Imagine a Picasso painting being restored & the restorer deciding there aren’t enough strokes, or some lines aren’t straight enough or curved enough…not sure it would/should sit well with people.

Have all original devs signed off on this change? Even if it’s the case, are we saying older gamers are better mentally equipped to process what was there than current gamers, hence the change?

Enough time ago the case was made that games are an art form. We’re supposed to have won that case.
So which is it? Are games art or not?

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Eidolon6h ago

Hasn't this been happened for over a decade since remasters? I can't see that it's any worse now. Maybe if Sweet Baby starts getting their hands on remasters we will definitely have a problem.

Rebel_Scum8h ago

tbh I dont see something like this as censorship. Does anyone else not find it strange for someone to stick pin ups of themsleves in a locker room?

Now of it was a pin up of some half naked firefighters it might make sense as Lara might like that, and if they removed that I would cry censorship. But removing pin ups of the main character, yeah I get it.

Barlos5h ago(Edited 5h ago)

It's a game, and they were placed there for the audience. It's not real life. If it was, she wouldn't have fought a T-Rex now would she?

Yes, it's censorship but it's a bit less in your face. If they were in the original game, then they should have been in the remasters. It's bad enough that they have that ridiculous unnecessary warning at the start, but then they start removing things post launch. I don't care how small the change, they shouldn't be doing it. It's nothing but ESG pandering but in a subtle way.

Rebel_Scum4h ago

Look bro, if you have pictures of yourself naked on a bear skin rug up in your house let me tell you, its not normal.

jambola3h ago

I wasn't aware censorship was based on what made sense to you

Rebel_Scum3h ago

Likewise, what a stupid comment.

jambola2h ago

I agree
Your comment was pretty stupid

Rebel_Scum2h ago

I never said censorship is based on what I say dumbass. Just because I dont see this as censorship doesnt mean I’m saying others cant.

How about you come at me with your opinion rather than snarky comments with no thought on the matter.

SimpleDad5h ago

By the year 2030, this remaster collection will totally be changed and censored. Probably will remove Lara as a playable character. It's ridiculous. Glad that my family didn't buy this.
I still have Tomb Raider 2 PS1 as a memory.

jambola3h ago

Those shorts are a little revealing
Should probably make them snow pants

Barlos3h ago

They'll probably make her trans

CobraKai4h ago

It’s mentioned in the article, and it’s a point i 100% agree with, it’s the fact that they can censor a game after you buy it. That’s total bullshit.

Killer2020UK4h ago

Whilst it's an overreaction to say this has "ruined" the game, it's still problematic that this has happened post launch and for many, post-purchase.

I don't want someone to change a product for the worse after I've bought it. The same goes for implementing micro transactions after reviews.

I wonder why they did this? Nobody was kicking up a fuss as far as I'm aware.

maykhausonninh4h ago

Nobody was kicking up a fuss as far as I'm aware.

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FACTUAL evidence9h ago(Edited 9h ago)

It’s funny I’m seeing these articles about pixel remaster, and I just platinumed 1-4 within 8 days lol. I’ve been on FF5 for about a week now. Let’s just say 5 was the start of FF having content like crazy. I should have the plat within 2-3 days.

MrBaskerville49m ago

The game being an accurate represantation of the original was not a slap in the face to the fans. The 3D remasters looked like ass (visually) tbh.