Head2Head: Battlefield 4 Beta Screenshot Comparison (PS3 vs Xbox 360)

Lens of Truth writes"Welcome back for another exciting Head2Head! This week we take a closer look at EA’s Battlefield 4 Demo for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. Clearly thus far, one version has a huge graphically advantage over the other, but can you find the differences?."

[RudeSole Devil]

wow Xbox 360 version got spanked BAD!

[Tooly]

damn 360 really got spanked...gasp

[ShinMaster]

I'm wondering if people honestly still care about PS3/360 comparisons almost 8 years after they launched.

[Kemistri]

I'm curious if for some odd reason that the xbox 360 version is missing the "HD Texture Pack" - Similar to what BF3 looks like without it installed.

Perhaps an oversight regarding the 360 Beta version?

Only speculating, because I don't really give a crap at this point.

[sAVAge_bEaST]

Yea, Ps3 looked noticeably better.

@Kemistri.-

Neither one has the 'HD Texture's'.. those come on disk install, on both systems.

[Kemistri]

@sAVAge_bEaST - I understand that but considering that this was all downloaded and installed to the hard drive (the nature of the BETA and how it's delivered to the "testers") - I was assuming they would have included the HD Textures since they can be streamed from the hard drive as was required by BF3.

I think it's safe to assume that will still be the method used for the current gen version of BF4.

It was more of a curious statement/comment rather than anything else. I have zero bias toward either platform.

[FamilyGuy]

The 360 version is obviously/definitely missing its HD Texture pack. Why would they release the Beta in this form? They should know that this will negatively impact interest in the game even though it's definitely not going to ship to retail looking like that.

Also interesting was the X1 beta having huge input lag. Wtf is going on with these guys. Beat or not it's representing your game and you should have major things that would put off consumers sorted out before showing it to them.

I've played plenty of betas and these are things that are usually fixed in alpha stages.

[memots]

Actually, Why do they even bother releasing it on ps3/360 ?

Put the effort in making pc/ps4/bone edition as good as possible instead.

Edit : don't bother telling me about install base i know how this goes.

[LordDhampire]

who cares, both ps3 and 360 are proven consoles....this is ps4 vs xbone now son

[mikeslemonade]

Graphics are bad for both. Boycott both COD and BF please!

[MysticStrummer]

"I'm wondering if people honestly still care about PS3/360 comparisons almost 8 years after they launched."

Why wouldn't they? It will be a long time until PS4 and XB1 have a bigger install base than PS3 and 360. People all over the world will still be trying to decide which version to get.

[loulou]

360 version looks like arse! i downloaded it in favour of the ps3 version because of the control pad.

jesus just get these new consoles out

[Ezz2013]

XB1 BF4......with kinect
http://i.imgur.com/qgJ4opg....

i can't stop laughing at this

[xHeavYx]

Interesting, since they are partnering with MS for next gen. We will see what happens when the game is finished

[RudeSole Devil]

I didn't hear that? EA and Xbox One????

[xHeavYx]

At least with DLC
http://www.oxm.co.uk/55740/...

[TechMech2]

I hope Star Wars battlefront gets something exclusive on Xbox one. I plan on buying an Xbox one because I love halo, but right now there isn't much great things about the system. Ps4 is more powerful, cheaper, likely to have more owners, more first parties, remote play, Xbox gets.....halo. Sigh.....

[DeFFeR]

@Tech

And Forza, and Titanfall.

I'll be playing KZ Shadowfall until I find a XBOne in the wild, then I'll be playing Forza and possibly Ryse.

[finbars75]

I agree the xbox got the short end of the stick but holy high hell the beta looks dam ugly.I know its about a 7 month old build possibly longer but Dice could have given us more to the beta then this.Its only a few weeks away and I dont care if its a beta or not it really sends the wrong message of how the game is going to be.Im enjoying it but feel disspointed at time to time.Im looking forward to the PS4 version no doubt because no offense the PS3 version is really going to lack any depth that the game offers.

[specialguest]

The difference is very noticeable unlike some past comparisons. As we near the end of a generation, it looks like the 360 tapped out of power years ago, while the PS3 is still barely, but gracefully keeping up at its old age and limits.

[Bigpappy]

Keep in mind that these are beta's. Having said that, textures do look better on PS3.

[BallsEye]

Exactly. It was same story with bf3 beta, at the end both versions turned out the same and much better than what beta offered. Dice likes to put out very old build for beta.

[HaMM4R]

I know, but what is the point in putting out an old build for the beta? Whats the point in searching for bugs that have most likely been fixed since then. Its more of a demo than a beta.

[Ezz2013]

@ballseye

No, ps3 was the better version of the two
http://www.lensoftruth.com/...

[solar]

thought console gamers dont care about graphics.

[memots]

lol

Nice pc troll comment. I care about graphic as much as the next guy and that is why i game mostly on PC, Even is console Multiplatform graphic aren't the best we got on these 8 years old console some very solid Exclusive in the graphic department.

( i clicked agree btw since i agree that console gamer don't just care about graphic )

[BoriboyShoGUN]

Yeah I was a little dissapointed this morning when I downloaded it on the 360, didnt think there would be a huge difference now im going to have to download it on the PS3. But this is definately a game meant for the next gen consoles I wouldnt dare cheat myself on either the 360 or the PS3 just like Diablo :D

[PR0X1]

LoT never installs HD textures on the 360 even on retail games. The website is made by Sony fanboys for Sony fanboys. Just buy the version you like the best.

[Syntax-Error]

I played the PS3 version all last night and THIS GAME SUCKS!!!! I love BF, but I am so disappointed with this. The control scheme is COD to the fullest. The crouch feature has moved from R3 to the 'B" or 'O' button and melee has moved from the RT or R1 to the R3. The destruction is garbage. Indestructible walls and billboards. Snipers on the roof shooting and hiding behind huge billboards. 1 building in the whole map can collapse...WTF IS THAT? Blew down interior walls but exterior walls remained. Indestructible crates. GTFOH Not worth $60.

[jhoward585]

The PS3 BF4 looks sharper than the Xbox BF4.

[DeadManIV]

Can't use the link, doesn't work can you post some links to images please?

[jhoward585]

The link was working before...I don't know why its not working now.

[deadfrag]

Dont forget that the xbox version is missing the HD texture pack!!!

[sigfredod]

both beta file size is the same, so what texture pack are you talking about?

[memots]

Powned

[dazzrazz]

Xbox got the oldest build

[RudeSole Devil]

Yea like last years build! Its looks really bad, wait for the Next Gen consoles or PC.

[LostDjinn]

Maybe it's just me but comparing betas seems kind of redundant.

[RudeSole Devil]

Why, if the Xbox looks the way its does then graphically its the lesser of the ports.

[Majin-vegeta]

Reply to your first comment.Yea it was all over E3 how did you miss that??xD.

[sigfredod]

And will be similar between PS4>>>xbone

[starchild]

Nah, it will be more like: PC>>>PS4>XB1

[GarrusVakarian]

Good luck with those PC exclusives.....

[brettyd]

@starchild go away, no one cares about PC here.

[sorane]

"Good luck with those PC exclusives....."

Another mindless console fanboy who has no idea about pc gaming. PC has more exclusives than any platform. Also unlike consoles our "can't miss exclusives" aren't just generic third person action game #78467252 and generic shooter #24697694. I guess innovation is lost on you console people. It's funny how jealous you people on this website get when anything PC is mentioned.

[brettyd]

@sorane, people aren't jealous just annoyed because PC gamers are the biggest trolls on the internet. This article has nothing to do with PC, why bring it up?

[ShinMaster]

Another insecure PC fanboy reminding everyone about PCs in an article that talk about consoles only.
Surprise, surprise.

[sorane]

"And will be similar between PS4>>>xbone"

"This article has nothing to do with PC, why bring it up?"

"@sorane, people aren't jealous just annoyed because PC gamers are the biggest trolls on the internet."

Sorta like how the OP brought in 2 systems that also had nothing to do with the article? Hypocrites much? PC gamers are the the biggest trolls you think? I guess you haven't been reading many comments on this site if you think that. The next gen system trolls far outweigh the pc ones. It's nonstop 50% this 50% that around here.

[solar]

ShinMaster says:

"Another insecure PC fanboy reminding everyone about PCs in an article that talk about consoles only.
Surprise, surprise."

well as far as ive been on this site in '07, console gamers care about games not graphics. yet all we see here is Sony Extremists say graphics dont matter....unless Xbox is in the conversation.

[ThatCanadianGuy514]

^

Says who? Of course graphics matter.And of course console gamers compare graphics in games.They're machines with fixed specs.

It makes sense.

Whereas your PC doesn't have the same specs as my PC and my PC doesn't have the same specs as the next guy.Why compare game graphics? Why must you PC fanatics be so ridiculous and void of common sense?

[Themba76]

PC is only good if all you play is multiplayer games in that case PC is better. the PC online community for starters is far more mature. also the graphic performance in their online games is noticably better as well. too bad i love single player exclusives PC is lacking bad in that department. consoles are far better for singleplayer experiences.

[GarrusVakarian]

I downloaded the Xbox 360 beta earlier today and i thought i was playing a PS2 game. It was horrible. But i don't like playing FPS games with the PS3 controller so ill just wait for the PS4 version.

[GhostHero333]

Ps4 controller is generally the same as ps3 controller so good luck

[GarrusVakarian]

Lol, you obviously haven't ever seen the PS4 controller. Triggers curved upwards, longer and bigger handles, redesigned sticks, touchpad, wider gap inbetween the sticks.

The Xbox One controller looks more like the 360 controller than the DS4 looks like the DS3.

http://www.vgu.tv/wp-conten...

http://www.gengame.net/wp-c...

Yeah, they looks the same...../s

[dcj0524]

Its very different and similar. Most people say its better than the 360 controller and on par/better than the ONE ( it varies). Its much much beter for FPS now when I used it as TGS.

[Magicite]

Playing FPS game without mouse? Why would anyone do that?

[GarrusVakarian]

The mouse i don't mind, its the keyboard part i hate. Its so uncomfortable, and you know how us console gamers love comfort.

[clrlite]

I do both comfortably.

[alexkoepp]

Because when you shoot a gun you pull a trigger, not click a button

[duplissi]

Triggers on a console are nothing like actual triggers on weapons. that is a poor comparison. not saying your preference is wrong by any means.

[Swiggins]

There is a noticeable advantage graphically for the PS3.

It looks like the 360's beta is missing half of it's textures...I don't know if that's because of the limitations of the console (not likely) or that it's poorly optimized for the system (more likely).

Getting the PS3 version either way because I wanna upgrade it to the PS4 version eventually.

[4logpc]

we are comparing betas now...why not wait till the boxed product hits?

[starchild]

Yeah, buyers on last gen consoles should just wait for Digital Foundry to do a more proper comparison of the final versions.

[Evilsnuggle]

This give me hope that PS4 version of battlefield 4 won't get gimped because of the xbone weak hardware.

[GhostHero333]

Still would rather have the xbox controller imo

[badboy776]

Get a cronus adapet-It lets you use any contorller or keyboard on any system

Also there are 3rd party controller that look and feel better than the 360 controller for shooters for the PS3. You've been living under a rock.

I use a mouse a keyboard for shooters on my ps3

[Niv]

The gap in graphics this gen is nothing compared to next gen.

Prepare to be shocked at the ps4s power. Defibrillators ready...

[EastBayPunk]

Lawl current gen

[GhostHero333]

might give cronus a try but tried the xbox wannabe controllers for ps3 and they arent even close to the comfort, durability, or perfomance of the real xbox 360 controllers.,

[duplissi]

It will work beautifully. I use mine to use my dualshock with my xbox.

[Chrisgamerguy]

The funny thing is EA likes microsoft better. Its the truth why else is Titanfall (the greatest to ever be released) not going to be on any sony platforms but is coming to 360 and one

[Lockon]

So much fail in one sentence...I can't...Mater of fact, I can. First off, you'd like Microsoft too if they were shoving money in your pockets just to get DLC exclusive release dates for BF4 and a Titan Fall timed release date. I guarantee BF4 looks better on PS4 and when Titan Fall gets released on PS4 in 2015, It'll look better than Xbox One version. You're a fool if you think EA will keep Titan Fall exclusive to Xbone.

[tudors]

Clearly the Xbox 360 has unfinished textures.

[deadfrag]

Yes it will look the same because the texture pack is not installed on the xbox 360 version of the beta!

[PsylentKiller]

If you look at the last pic. you will see stuff is completely missing. Check out the catwalk and the railing. The builds can't be the same. Missing textures would account for missing structures, right?

[FITgamer]

The beta on current consoles looks horrible, regardless which one you are on. I played on pc on low settings yesterday and downloaded it for PS3 today. Even on low settings it still looked way better than PS3 version. So for those planning on getting it for next-gen consoles it will look way better than on current gen.

[PsylentKiller]

I played on pc on ultra and it looks phenomenal. I also played on ow and medium settings to get a feel for what it will be like on the XB1 and it still looked good. I'll be getting the XB1 version most likely cause my fiancée has taken over my PC for FFXIV.

[FITgamer]

Yeah i don't normally play on pc, i downloaded it for the same reason to get a feel of how it will be on next-gen consoles. I wasn't disappointed. Feel sorry for those getting it on current-gen though, it's not gonna be the same experience.

[ironmonkey]

Xbox either has unfinished textures or the resolution is downgraded

[b-dash]

Xboxer down

[deadfrag]

Texture Pack missing just like BF3 on the xbox 360!

[RudeSole Devil]

Ummmm yea NO!

[Tito08]

Question, since it was said Frostbite 3 can not be supported on Wii U, since the Wii U is similarly or a bit more powerful than both PS360, is it really it cannot handle F3 or simply BS talk from EA to not support it, what does the Wii U lack in a spec stand-point compared to PS360? Not a Nintendo fan, just being wondering since BF3 never released on Wii U, I mean, NFS:MW is a F2 game, it would of ran BF3 just fine.

[Scrumptious]

I believe that is a BS technical explanation from EA to not to support a Wii U version for financial reasons only. 3rd party games sell like crap on Nintendo systems even though the Wii U has been proven to be technically capable compared to X360/PS3.

[Smoey]

The Open Beta graphics on PS3 are terrible.

[MidnytRain]

Lol, what moron disagreed with you? There are PS3 games that came years ago that look better than BF4.

[pyramidshead]

lol what the hell, aren't multiplats meant to look worse on the PS3? this is very surprising!

[ironmonkey]

Bf4 xbox looks just like black 2 sub hd on ps3.

[voodoogts]

Ehh its just a beta version. Just like BF3 on 360 and ps3 the 360 runs better and looks better. The benchmarks don't lie. Just like the XB1 BF4 is going to run better and smoother than the PS4. Don't forget EA favors Microsoft cause they get paid more from them. That's why they get the DLC contents first.

[memots]

They are stress testing the servers for multiplayer, They aren't showcasing how the game looks. Everyone should calm down.

[mochachino]

I don't why I still care about these comparison, but the fact is I do.

Can't wait for PS4 versus xone comparisons.

[CarnageXB]

I don't really mind the graphics. It's the gameplay that gets me to buy a game. To be honest, I played it and it looks like BF3 which I don't mind. I won't be getting a ps4 till the summer when there are more games out so the 360 version on bf4 will be just fine.

[GrandpaSnake]

they should both be equal! it is a beta after all. guess ps3 owners are having a better experiance.

[QuantumWake]

I don't know what it is, but for some reason lens of truth takes forever to load. It used to open up pretty quickly before but now it literally takes like 5 mins.

Well it looks like I didn't need to see the comparison anyway since the comments have pointed to the PS3 being the better looking version. :)

[Shakengandulf]

I have that same issue.

[newflesh]

Played ps3 version and must say The beta looks horrible. Very bland textures throughout... but on the other hand what did anyone expect??

[swishersweets20031]

holy crap the xbox version looks terrible.

[Shakengandulf]

Other than the texture on the steps and the car, the thing that caught my eye was the missing parts of the railing on 360.
Don't care which is better btw, always intrigued by the differences.

[bligmerk]

Missing textures and parts can also be due to pop-in lag. They are there and starting to appear but the processing isn't fast enough to complete frames before following frames. If the XBone combination of previous gen GPU and slow DDR3 can't keep up with the texture layering, then it would appear like the finer detail texturing is missing.

[CEOSteveBallmer]

So who has better multiplats now fanboys!!

[5eriously]

Good gawd, the difference that big?

I dunno, EA will have the M$ bullies on their back pronto. This will just confirm the gimping of PS3 versions of the game all along.

The powa of the cell!

[Reem]

PS3 is more powerful than 360, the thing is it is just difficult to develope, so it took a lot of time before the devs figured it out. This isn't the case with PS3 and the games should look better from the get go, unless the devs downgrade the PS4 version.

[ironmonkey]

Its not just the textures its the resolution as well. Its very blurry on xbox. If you have an xbox and a ps3 try em side by side urself you'll see. Ps3 wins this one in a beta and will in the final just like bf3.

[Jamaicangmr]

This is surprising and i thought the PS3 version looked crappy. Damn it's almost as if the Xbox360 version had no textures at all.

[JuniorCE]

360's version looks terrible...

[Rageanitus]

Don't know why ppl are getting their panties wet, but this is a BETA.
Having said tha the PS3 Beta does look better.

It is better to compare ps4 vs xone vs ps3 vs 360 when i comes out

[5eriously]

To all the defenders trying to find excuses for the poor M$ and eXB0ne dilemma's, read this. No excuse, real or thumb-sucked, can change the facts. The trend seems to become very clear and concerning, very worrying in fact.

["Both demos weighed in around 1.6 GB respectively, eliminating a much needed HD Texture pack that’s usually included with the full game. "]

So that said that BOTH the demos short the texture pack not the eXB0ne only!!! Get the drift?

Then also read about the screen torn frames!

http://www.lensoftruth.com/...

As I said the trend are becoming to clear to ignore! I would rethink what I preordered if I was so dumb!

The smoke"screen" is about to change in a raging fire!

[5eriously]

I will have the same question so let me explain why I am concerned about the eXBone

The eBox360 was made by the same company that will represent the eXBone. Remember the PS3 used to be the worst, now what? The 360 suddenly got weaker? The same goes for all the eXBone claims and arguments. So all I can conclude was that the PS3 multiplats was gimped by M$ rules and money and now that it matters less on the Old Gen we see the reality shining through. I may be wrong but I think the same is going to happen with the PS4 eXB0ne multiplats. That makes me worry and wont even consider an eXB0ne anymore!