Battlefield 4: Xbox One/PS4 Graphics Comparison

The visuals of Battlefield 4 on PS4 and Xbox One compared by IGN.

[MultiConsoleGamer]

Looks impressive on both consoles but one clearly looks better than the other.

[4Sh0w]

Seriously I know theres suppose to be a difference but at least here dont see it.

Edit disagrees? This was not a fanboy comment I#m sure ps4 version is techically better with the higher res what I'm saying is I just really dont see a difference. I welcome those with better eyes to point out the difference either way I already admitted ps4 version was better. Actually Im very impressed as the game looks sweet on both with BF4 running at 60fps the gameplay looks smooth. Now Im thinking I might just pick it up when I get my X1, I wish the sp wasn't so short but hey this is really about mp.

[LOGICWINS]

They both look fine. The PS4 version looks a tad smoother and has less overdone lighting, but both versions are mind-blowingly close to the PC version..something that I didn't expect at launch.

[allformats]

Come on guys look at this on Xbox One: http://www.neogaf.com/forum...

We should compare this to PS3 instead.

[P0werVR]

@LOGICWINS

I don't see how you can tell which is smoother? They both look solid frame rates and in game brightness seems more done for PS4 than Xbox One that is about it.

EDIT:

@LOGICWINS

More like a matter of what the mind wants to see. What I see are no significant difference. Just turn down brightness level on Xbox One and they look EXACTLY the same.

[LOGICWINS]

@allformats - Unless your planning on playing both versions side by side on identical televisions, it really shouldn't matter. They both look good.

@PowerVR - I suppose its a matter of opinion. Not everyone sees things the same way. For me, I like the slightly more subtle lighting of the PS4 version.

EDIT: Your right. The differences aren't significant (you know how obsessive people here get), but they are noticeable in my opinion.

Remember way back in 2007 how COD4 looked a little more washed out and jagged on the PS3, well..this is sort of the same situation but in reverse. The PS4 version's subtle lighting gives it a cinematic/realistic effect that I don't see in the XB1 version.

But of course, someone with different tastes may prefer the overdone lighting on the XB1 version.

[GribbleGrunger]

The differences are huge and the X1 seems to be using a higher contrast:

http://i.minus.com/ibkTxrUV...

http://i.minus.com/ib0gOrDz...

[black0o]

let me help u
PS4 900P
xbOne 720p

[4Sh0w]

Hmmm so it wasnt just me. If this is the difference between X1 and ps4 neither fans need worry. Well I'll just speak for myself which is I think I can live with X1 versions of multiplats until I get a ps4. Fellas no matter which one you're picking dont let the negativity get to you I've been gaming for a long time and this is the best variety and quality launch games I can remember seeing ever. The constant internet rumors is the only bad part I hate about this gen.

[static5245]

When everything is close to the screen the graphics start to to be similar. But as you start looking further in the distance you can see the differences.. X1 definitely starts getting more jagged edges and PS4 doesn't

[nukeitall]

Frankly I'm disappointed in both of them. I was expecting to see less pixelation and defects, but instead what I got served isn't impressive.

I hope the game is a lot better than the previous rendition. BF3 had terrible campaign.

[R1V3N]

Ps4 AA looks slightly superior, http://i.minus.com/ibkTxrUV...

[NewMonday]

@4Sh0w

it's funny how only XB1 fans can't see the difference, must be dem tainted glasses.

@static5245
exactly! and BF MP is primly played on open maps and long distance shooting, this will actually effect game play, playing on the XB1 we can hardly make out anything with the low resolution and jaggies

[mistertwoturbo]

http://i.imgur.com/Z7Lq81D....

Guess which one is which?

If you said Xbox 360 on the right, you are close.

[morganfell]

The same? Someone needs to visit the optometrist. The PS4 is pushing twice the pixels with a far far superior framerate. The X1 damage control is amusing. I hope people have plenty of powerade because it is going to be a long generation and the gap between the two will widen rather than narrow. Anyone that believes cloud powah is going to make up the difference is foregetting two things. The cloud doesn't work in that manner and where it does compliment MS aren't the only ones with the tech.

Someone should also ask Penello to explain the 1080p demo at the MS E3 conference.

[asmith2306]

I agree, you really need incredible vision to notice any real difference. Unless the difference is glaringly obvious I couldn't care less.

[ABizzel1]

Both versions look good, that being said the XBO seems to have a higher saturation of color which is why people claim it looks better (high saturation makes colors POP). That being said the XBO version suffers from significant AA issues that the PS4 version doesn't have (although the PS4 version has this sketchy shadow on the ground during in-game scutscenes). Also frame analysis have been done by Eurogamer (don't quote me on the source) and the PS4 version seems to run an average of 50fps for singleplayer, while the XBO version is around 40 fps.

Overall, better native resolution, better AA, better framerate, means the PS4 is the WINNER (as far as consoles go). But the XBO version is still is a great runner-up as this game was meant to be played on next-gen.

Best comparison video
http://www.youtube.com/watc...

That being said, this is only a multiplatform title, what happens when exclusives start dropping. Like I said in my blog you're basically comparing an HD 7970m w. a 10% downgrade to the GPU (PS4) with an HD 7790 with a 20% downgrade to the GPU (XBO).

The 7970m (PS4) is more powerful to begin with, and then you downgrade the 7790 (XBO) by another 10% more than the 7970m (PS4), so of course the PS4 is going to produce better graphics along with it's better setup of RAM.

Read my blog, great one by the way detailing all the pros and cons of XBO
http://n4g.com/user/blogpos...

[Caleb_H]

Is your monitor 1080p? If it's 720p you shouldn't be able to tell the difference.

[dantesparda]

To any fanboy asking where the extra 50% power is on the PS4. Well, its right there in a 64% resolution increase. 1600x900(= 1,440,000) is 64% higher resolution than 720p (1280x720=921,600). Plus the X1 version definitely has more aliasing, so that's another technological plus for the PS4.

That being said, i dont the blurrier look of the PS4, and prefer the sharper look of the X1 version

[Bigpappy]

There is really very little difference there. If we were visiting each others house and had different systems I doubt you would be able to tell the differences. I am looking at both and can't see much of a difference honestly.

Any way. They are more reasons to get the X1 than graphics, which obviously look great.

[amiga-man]

I have to say looking at that video trying to notice the difference while it's all moving is not as obvious as some of the stills going around, the PS4 has the better graphics but as a game neither look bad.

[SilentNegotiator]

This video is REALLY poorly compressed. Everything is really washed out. This video is ALMOST worthless for comparison, however...

1) PS4 clearly has either better AA or a higher resolution, as the belt buckle shows more aliasing on the Xbox One version.

2) 0:35 - More evidence of higher AA/res on PS4. Those lines on the bridge are half disappearing a lot more than on the PS4 version, as slightly tilting thin lines will do on lower resolutions.

3) More flicker on building than PS4, another sign of lower res/AA.

I could go on, but I would just be bringing up the same kind of stuff over and over.

[darthv72]

to me, i see one that is washed out and brighter than the other.

I can assume that if the brightness/contrast were adjusted to make them appear the same, i wouldnt be able to tell the difference.

but that's me.

[XboxFun]

Hilarious the difference is minimal and I find it even funnier that some fans are using terms like "pushing twice the pixels" or they can actually see the 900p difference. And it's only because they were told this earlier.

Now everyone is a pixel counter and the grains of dirt suddenly matter.

Did I call it, or did I call it:
http://n4g.com/news/1380660...

True to form, I suspect we'll see more fans saying how they can see the difference in water running out a pipe or how the dust flutters faster when driving off road.

Edit:
Ok, ok, after watching the whole thing I did see a difference...the Xbox One player played like crap...seriously, not only was he not in the mix but getting shot!

[JordanCayes]

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[andrewsqual]

@4Sh0w Thank god the the internet is the way it is today. Do you think Microsoft would be able to deny any hardware problems with the Xbox One for 1 year and 8 months like they did with the 360 after launch? It would NEVER happen today.

[UnholyLight]

If the Xbox One version makes use of the impulse/rumble triggers thats the version I would buy, they look almost identical, with the PS4 taking a slightly more subtle approach to lighting.

Not to mention the Xbox One version has voice commands, that's really gonna help online because I found the wheel of commands hard to utilize at times in the beta, where I'd accidentally ask for ammo instead of medic for example.

[ProjectVulcan]

Xbox one: 1280 x 720
PS4: 1600 x 900

56 percent more resolution to PS4.

I remember when people used to make a fuss about just 10 percent comparing 360 to PS3!!! 56 percent is a huge difference.

Framerate: PS4 leads by 2-4 FPS more of the time in the campaign. The multiplayer shows an even larger visual difference IMO- you can see it even in these compressed videos which usually hide a lot.

DICE look like they had to cut back the multiplayer visuals far more on Xbox one than they did on PS4, just look how ugly the Xbox one version is from 2:45 especially inside, the flat and dull floors, walls and furniture.

What Microsoft have done like they did with 360 is to artificially 'sharpen' and digitally enhance the image on Xbox one's output, bumping colour saturation and contrast as much as they could.

This is because to the untrained eye, you think wow, this game stands out and looks better.

In fact it doesn't look better from a technical standpoint, it crushes blacks and hides detail (or lack thereof)

It is very much like how TV adverts suddenly seem louder than the programme you were watching (they are), or the way the past 20 years audio masters of studio albums have gotten louder and harsher across all the tracks to try and make the album stand out.

All this actually does is destroy the finer details and dynamic range of any music.

Microsoft do the exact same thing with 360 and Xbox one adjusting the output artificially. If you want the Xbox digital sharpness, colour and contrast look on PS3/4, you just need to adjust your TV to match. But you shouldn't, because its just the wrong way to calibrate a display.

[LordDhampire]

I also didn't see much of a difference, just a little more jaggies on stuff in the distance of xbox one, nothing really popping out

[Gazondaily]

I just spent over an hour playing Battlefield 4 on the Xbox One and to be honest, it just looked plain mediocre. The visuals were nothing close to what I would even begin claiming to be next gen. I welcome any performance advantages and with the superior resolution, the PS4 version is the obvious choice.

[Ritsujun]

Xbone180'd.

[Pope_Kaz_Hirai_II]

Now Im thinking I might just pick it up when I get my X1, I wish the sp wasn't so short but hey this is really about mp.

Thats why you got disagrees troll.

[XisThatKid]

It's not that it's a "fanboy" statement I have not disagree but If I do INDEED see the dif in the comparison I would be inclined to "disagree" no need to have to plea to the unlead masses we all know what you really mean those that don't let em not know

[pixelsword]

Different, but not game-breakingly so; the PS4 version looks better, not a huge difference, but enough to notice.

[starchild]

Not much difference as far as I can see in these videos. I think both could use some better anti-aliasing, but they look pretty similar. I'm getting it on PC in any case, but it seems like those on PS4 or XB1 will enjoy a nice game as well.

[CrusRuss]

Dude are you blind? Change the format to 1080p and skip halfway through to the multi-player segment.

The XB1 is not using AA (anti aliasing, to reduce jaggies) whereas the PS4 is. Also the PS4 looks higher res. If you look at the MP gameplay you can see the XB1 environment is full of jaggies and looks like a PS3 game.

This is the 50% more power GPu at work. It is OBVIOUS to me that they had to reduce the quality to make the XB1 framerate workable. LOL!

[N7KIRK]

Yeah, but, but, he knows which system is better. So automatically his eyes are enhanced to enable him to tell which one "clearly" looks better than the other.

Seriously, I don't see it either. I just love how he's so smug about it. One "clearly" looks better than the other. Serious?

[Irishguy95]

Nice title haha, how the **** did you get approved?

[moparful99]

Honestly they both look incredible, far better than internet hyperbole would have us believe.. I am going to enjoy this on PS4 and after watching this I have no doubts my xbox one counterparts will have no less fun.. Let the 8th generation begin!

[Irishguy95]

Lol. the author changed the title.

The original "IGN has the best BF4 comparison vid ever"

[AngelicIceDiamond]

After watching that this. this article seems almost irrelevant.

http://n4g.com/news/1382647...

The funny thing is even if there is a difference. The average gamer won't even notice it.

Xbox seemingly being slower than PS4. 50% faster than X1 in all that ultimately went no where with these comparisons.

Because the average gamer can't tell the difference and casual lol forget about it.

I honestly don't see neither console one upping the other here or in the other vids I've seen.

But hey if fanboys are forcing themselves to see a difference to justify there console of choice then have fun. Because you guys are dead desperate at this point.

But look this is only 1 official game we gotta wait and see what the others look like.

[bdawggamer]

Here's a better side by side comparison:

http://i.minus.com/ib0gOrDz...

[LOGICWINS]

^^I don't think you understand what AngelicIceDiamond is saying. The comparisons are pointless because 99% of the people who buy BF4 will never see the PS4/XB1 versions running side by side in order to compare them. They will buy ONE version and be happy with that version without worrying about whether or not "the grass is greener" on the other side.

[AngelicIceDiamond]

@Logic thanks

Listen like I said, you guys can force yourselves into thinking one's better than the other all day. When they're clearly identical looking.

Just recently:

http://www.ign.com/boards/t...

This past summer:

http://www.wnd.com/markets/...

Early last summer:

http://gamingbolt.com/ubiso...

The Watch Dogs producer is the most interesting one out of the 3. Considering this was before the X1 upclocks and it was earlier in the summer.

"We asked Guay how the Xbox One version of Watch_Dogs would be different compared to the PC and PS4 versions of the game, to which he replied that, “The Xbox One is a powerful platform, as of now we do not foresee a major difference in on screen result between the PS4 and the Xbox One."

So 3 known devs say they're generally equal. VS unknown devs that clearly say its 50& faster but I don't see 50& faster here or anywhere. Hey maybe I will later who knows.

But anyway have fun in November and enjoy your console(s) of choice everyone

[Flutterby]

They obviously aren't equal in power if the ps4 is doing what the xbone is doing plus more at double the rez along with a better fps rate overall, thinking otherwise is just plain lying, you cant say they are the same power or on par if the ps4 is playing it at a better frame rate at 900p than the xbone at 720p.

[PawnSacrifice]

Meh. I actually prefer the X1.
The PS4 has ALOT of missing textures, hiding jaggies with a blur effect = no no

[MysticStrummer]

"The comparisons are pointless because 99% of the people who buy BF4 will never see the PS4/XB1 versions running side by side in order to compare them."

The same could have been said about all PS3/360 comparisons, but much was made of those differences.

The point, to me, is that once again the tables seem to have turned. Going by the limited evidence we have so far, multi plats will look a little better on PS4. It's not just fanboys seeing and saying this, if you watch the other BF4 comparison video that's hot right now. The guys in that video talk about how the differences are less noticeable in the video because of the capture method and YouTube limitations, and they even quote a long time XBox fan who is "sad" that PS4's version looks better.

Anyway, you can't really look at a multi plat comparison and judge the difference in power, same as with PS3/360. That rumored 50% power difference wouldn't be apparent with a multi plat, so it's not possible to look at this and say it doesn't exist. We won't really know about that for a year or two at least.

The bottom line is that both look fine and, rumored 4 hour campaign aside, gamers on both consoles will have a great time.

@Pawn - If blur effect is a no no, then surely upscaling must be... right?

[robotgargoyle]

I do believe the PS4 version looks slightly better, but not 50% better than xb1 version. At this point, your're just splitting hairs.

And the Sony fanboys can say what they want about multiplatform parity, but I think Battlefield 4 on xb1 stacks to PS4's Killzone:SF.
Killzone looks a little better from what I've seen, but it isn't thea"FLAWLESS" victory scenario they believe.

Next year will be crucial. Order 1886, Infamous will be on display for PS4. MS may have a Halo game by next years end, Quantum Break somewhere around the corner. If the exclusives show the "tale of the tape", we'll see.

[BlackTar187]

Gotta love the flip flops now that Xbox isn't winnign this stupid pissing contest the xbox crowd created last gen.

Hats off to you guys

[deecee33]

Maybe it's just me but I'm just glad to see that we're actually getting shooters that draw at true HD resolutions with legit 60FPS stable performance. That was promised to us last gen. The console versions look really true to the PC.

[COBRA93PR]

PS4 MORE CLEAR,THIS VIDEO IS REAL COMPARISON

[TheDev]

The insane graphics lover that I am, 20 years of console and PC gaming and tweaking each and every .ini file/config file possible to get that extra special effect/more details/better resolution for the best framerate possible for each game that allowed it and then some(breathes in...) ...has an opinion if you guys are interested.

Being a game dev myself and digital artist/programmer with an eye for these little details, based on what is available online right now to compare both versions including this video...

*For this particular game* the PS4 version is slightly more advanced tech-wise. It is also slightly better looking, in the details. For most people tough, they'll look pretty much the same. Video/image compression don't help, but it's the key "advanced" graphics enhancements that tell all. There are other subtleties that mess things up a bit but here it goes:

- Better anti-aliasing on PS4. Pretty obvious.

- SSAO (shadows created at the junction of nearby objects) not as strong even sometimes not even present on some objects on XBOne when it appears to be present on PS4 all the time. (look at the tables in the lab)

- The XBOne image has more contrast, so it looks like it has more detail. You see more of the little light reflection bumps on the textures, for instance, the colors are also more saturated, but when you look at the overall texture res and quality, both versions seem pretty identical.

- The PS4 seems to have more sensitive motion blur so it makes everything a bit blurry during even subtle camera movements. More AA doesn't help in that regard either. In the video above, they paused during camera movement and it renders some comparison shots irrelevant.

Both versions will look globally identical to most people and for the most important aspects which are gameplay features, framerate, shadow/texture res. and high enough screen resolution with decent AA so you don't get distracted by too much jagginess.

Can't wait to get more info about loading times for both versions.

See you on the battlefield, soldiers.

[come_bom]

I find all these multiplayer games comparisons funny and pointless, that only fanboys care about. If one version looks a bit better then the other, it's irrelevant... nobody cares beside fanboys! If you really want the best looking version then go for the PC version or wait for the Steam Box.
What's going to set both consoles apart are the QUALITY EXCLUSIVES. Yes, quality, not quantity.

BTW, my version looks better then your version :-)

[BX81]

I agree both look amazing. In another article some people were trying to make the xo look like crap. Lol. Sony is going to benefit from having the stronger console but unlike last gen. It's stronger and easier to develop for. I'm glad to see both console footage. I'm picking up the xo first because that's what me and my friends prefer to play mp on next gen but I'm stoked for Sony exclusives.

[Mystogan]

It...looks .. EXACTLY The same. Just as expected. Only slightly higher resolution,barely noticeable due to up scaling.and slightly better textures on PS4. If it wasn't side by side. You couldn't even tell the difference. Its so small. Xbox 360 vs PS3 had a much bigger gap

[MysticStrummer]

Upscaling is cheap.

[Strikepackage Bravo]

WTF they look identical, and some stuff Ive seen the XBO actually looks BETTER! Mind blowing how bad people on N4G and gaf want XBO to be inferior, but its just not in any meaningful way, deal with it and move on.

[CrusRuss]

LOL only the intro single player looks almost identical. Fast forward to the multiplayer and you can see a huge difference. The xb1 looks cheap and nasty with no AA.

[bryam1982]

they both.looks.like.current.gen so that means they both looks like shiiiittt but again.I'm not.a.fps.fan not.to.offend nobody.but this.looks like.battlefield 3.5 to me is ea gonna.copy.the.shitty call of.duty.formula of.making every.game.the.same.just.some. new maps and guns????

[FITgamer]

Yeah they both look good, but you can really see the difference in the MP section. Holy jaggies Xbox One.

[Blaze929]

what happened to 900p being absolutely unacceptable? Oh..only for Ryse

[aGuy0NaDonkey]

False

[Ps4Console]

Can't wait to play this game because dice has done a great job on both .

[corvusmd]

True, both look great, but it's actually the XB1 version that looks SLIGHTLY better, just a little more detail and smoothness...the funny thing is I was expecting the PS4 version to look a little better...so I assumed the vid on the left was the PS4 version, and I was comparing the other version to that. Nice to see that XB1 was able to pull that off. Not any major differences at all, but I do prefer the XB1 take on it...PS4 seems to be darker overall.

Look at all the Sony Fanboy rage on this haha ...down votes. Neither version looks A LOT better, but look how mad PS fanboys are that they look almost identical, they were banking on PS4 looking tons better but again it doesn't..."Na ah they can't both look the same (or XB1 version even slightly better)...I must downvote everyone that doesn't say PS4 is way better!!! I'll just keep lying to myself and hope people without eyes will believe me"

[deecee33]

We need to see the X1 with ambient occlusion ON. That said, the resolution differences will still be apparent in scenes with lots of fine detail that can cause jaggies.

[allformats]

Whoa, look at the big difference in multiplayer.

[first1NFANTRY]

PS4 simply looks better. No need to deny it. Just be happy with your preferred choice.

Looks like the fanboys won't have any reason to shed points of ps4 games next gen.

[Tegrogg]

How can you watch the ign comparison and give edge to Ps4 ? The xb1 version looks like glass cleaner was used to wipe away the foggy Ps4 lens

[MRMagoo123]

then they somehow blotted all the xbone detail out with black ink to hide the badness?

[Nick_515]

http://i.minus.com/ibkTxrUV...
http://i.imgur.com/HWb79lR....
http://i.minus.com/ib0gOrDz...

I believe the differences will be increased in the future. I mean, look at AC4. It looks almost the same between PS3 and PS4. These are all cross-generation ports and will look almost the same on all platforms.

[0neShot]

I agree, objectively the x1 looks a bit better or bit more detail than ps4. I am on the wait list, i want to see the actual results from the wild before deciding what next gen to choose.

[VoodooRob]

Bro I'm buying the ps4 version however your a dork. Both look amazing but I'll give the slight edge to xb1. I don't care what your fanboy mind wants to believe. That shit looks better with richer colors. I'm sorta mad I fall for all this 50% more powerful talk on this biased Sony site.

[MysticStrummer]

As I said above, that 50% power difference, if it exists, wouldn't show on a multi plat. We won't really see that kind of difference for at least a year or two.

[RealGamerspeaks]

X1 reins Supreme...... but looks good on both... multiplayer looks awesome on ps4 though

[majiebeast]

Lol this reigns supreme?

http://i.imgur.com/9xBb87a....

I hate to be the bringer of bad news but you need glasses.

[MasterCornholio]

Eeewwwww

That has to be the 360 version.

Nexus 7 2013

[Ashes2Ashes]

Yea nice filter on that picture.

[tudors]

We don't need your stupid captures we have the video.

[0neShot]

And who are you?

[PR_FROM_OHIO]

WTF lol!!!

[PawnSacrifice]

that's from ign's side by side (notice you didn't show the PS4 frame)
FYI for anyone who watches it, pay close attention to Sony's side @ 2:02 - 2:04 POPUP BABY!
[The potted plant on left suddenly gets twice as many leaves as the player gets close]

[CGI-Quality]

How exactly does it "reign supreme" when it's running in a lower resolution, with lower performance, and missing features (SSAO, for example)?

[Golden_Mud]

SSAO is coming on launch , Dice just confirmed that huge improvements are being done to the Xbox One version , they also confirmed that it was the last version ported and given to that , they need time to port it for more , for now they have like 22 days so from now to then , I expect them making the Xbox One version better

[VoodooRob]

I'm buying bf4 on ps4 however I'll agree that the xb1 version does indeed look better

[monkeyfox]

no it doesn't voodooRob.. no it doesn't...

[Nick_515]

http://i.minus.com/ibkTxrUV...
http://i.imgur.com/HWb79lR....
http://i.minus.com/ib0gOrDz...

[Elit3Nick]

thanks for the gifs, while the PS4 version easily has less aliasing, the X1 verson has sharper lighting and textures

[FrigidDARKNESS]

The x1 is better in this video. Ps4 version has popup and blurry textures.

[DoesUs]

40% less pixels, lower average framerate, Shambolic multiplayer gfx, $100 more expensive! Ouch.

You sir are completely off your rocker.

Next up, Ass Creed 4. See you then.

[FrigidDARKNESS]

@Doesus if that true i would be embarass to say ps4 looks better. It should be blowing the x1 version away but its not. oUCH!

[DoesUs]

I see. Ouch?

[4logpc]

Holy crap when that comparison switched to multi, both versions became really ugly, really fast.

[neocores]

You cant compare a freeze screen with real time. Ps4 multiplayer looks better then the xbox one single player.
The single player for ps4 looks even better.

[Tegrogg]

I posted this in every article section I could thanks, these other sites alter the video to mislead people , smh

[supraking951]

yup PS4 wins

[Izzy408]

wins second place.

[Nick_515]

http://i.minus.com/ibkTxrUV...
http://i.imgur.com/HWb79lR....
http://i.minus.com/ib0gOrDz...

[black0o]

no only 3% ply on ult-setting according steam data

so 100% of ps4 player will enjoy this lvl

[Sarobi]

Again.. the jaggies on Xbox One are a real put off.

[VoodooRob]

Wtf are you talking about ? I'm buying the ps4 version however your comments are straight fanboy period. I'll go as far as to give a slight edge to the xb1 version based on visuals and early multiplayer DLC.

Stop being a biased gaming dork and be a fan of gaming you simple person

[Sarobi]

Biased gaming dork?.. lmao. You seem really eager to jump into attack mode on me. I've seen enough videos already to see that the AA is not as good on the X1 version compared to PS4.

Stop being so butthurt over the internet.

[R1V3N]

http://i.minus.com/ibkTxrUV...
can you not see the jaggies? AA far superior on ps4

[1lawrence]

How is 720 better than 900p it defeats logic did everybody just forget that of course it looks close on a compress video when on tv it will show never is 720 better than 900p but somehow it is now

[ape007]

people here are blind, xbox one version looks definitely better

[0neShot]

So more detail is now called jaggies?

[Sarobi]

No.. jaggies are jaggies.

[ThanatosDMC]

Jaggies makes you lose detail from lines at a distance. You need to check your definition of jaggies compared to everyone else. Use youtube for in depth videos.

[P0werVR]

Wow, both have pretty solid frame-rates. But there is a significant difference between MP and SP. 4hrs SP, thought it would have been more unfortunately.

[jaren92]

I am a Xbox fan and I will be the first to say the Ps4 version does look slightly better SLIGHTLY it's not game changeing how everyone is making it seem... the xbox one and PS4 both look fantastic all fanboyism asside . there is no huge difference to be honest people are making it seem like the Xbox one looks like the 360 version

[spaceg0st]

this.

i'm a 360 fan moving to a ps4 and while there IS a small difference... it's not really enough to matter. XBone 720 still looks next gen. The comparison shots people are most commonly using are of distance objects. Not as drastic as everyone was freaking out about leading up to this.

[PawnSacrifice]

Your other comments prove you a lier!
Any "Xbox Fan" moving to PS is just a PS fanboy.
But I agree, lets not forget this is a launch game. I doubt if Dice even had the consoles until the 75% completion mark

[spaceg0st]

@pawnsacrifice

lol. doesn't look like you've used your little 3 bubbles wisely. clearly, you have nothing of value to say.

and btw, it's spelled liar. if you're going to insult someone, at least do it properly. moron.

and while it IS true, i preferred my 360 over my ps3 for gaming because of; controller preference, my friends list, online integration (party systems, chat, structure etc)... i am actually making the switch to ps4 with a lot of my friends because i simply have common sense. The value of sony's $400 superior system, superior subscription model giving out tons of free games, and new controller make it an easy choice.

i originally WANTED to go with an xbox, but Sony won me over with all the stuff they do to appeal to their customers. ps+ has SO many games given out that i would want to play, not necessarily buy, all for $10 less than xbl. A clear example is comparing the games sony has offered through ps+ and look at the amazing $5 bin games M$ has offered in the recent months... rainbow six vegas2? fable3? assassins creed 2? c'mon...

And how could i justify spending an extra $100 for a console that comes in last place in the graphics department.

[Salooh]

There is a difference in texture and lightning . For me ps4 version look better even though i wish if they made it a little darker to get a dark atmosphere with good texture. It's noticeable and no one should deny that. However, it's not that big. For me i wouldn't mind if i played the X1 version. But there is no excuse for the people who made this a big deal in last generation..

[polow got sol]

X1 looks better with this comparison. But both are pretty equal

[obliterator]

Ps4 FTW. :)

[BobBelcher]

both look great. Nothing really should sway a person one way or the other.
People are practically posting comments under biased assumptions w/o even watching the video.

[Funantic1]

Is this what the fuss is about? They both look the same....microscopic differences give people bragging rights? Too funny. Lol. These videos make me more sure I want a X1on day one.

[Nick_515]

http://i.minus.com/ibkTxrUV...
http://i.imgur.com/HWb79lR....
http://i.minus.com/ib0gOrDz...

There you go. Now you can see the difference.

[mistertwoturbo]

http://i.imgur.com/Z7Lq81D....

Not microscopic, just open your eyes a little bit. Just a teeny weeny.

[ThanatosDMC]

Im gueszing you dont snipe in fps games, huh? It's a big difference especially on big maps.

[Lionalliance]

the MP part really shows a huge difference :o!
PS4 looks tads better!

[CoryHG]

Title of article says IGN has best...article submitted by IGN. smh

[IIZANGETSUII]

Excelent video, what a great game i can't wait to play it on my PS4, both versions looks good, PS4 of course its better but nothing to worry about Xbox fellas im sure both consoles will have a great times with this title.

[MRMagoo123]

LOL so there is no diff huh guys wow i am just dumbstruck by the comments, even if they where looking the same (which they arent because even the ps4 MP looks better) the ps4 is doing it all at double the pixels , which means if you are using a tv bigger than the 20" pc screen you are using it will be even better still than it looks right now. What are you guys(xboners) gonna say next, the sites are all biased ?

[brave27heart]

Clearly my eye sight isnt as razor sharp as everyone elses because to me they look pretty identical. Take away the name tags and I couldnt have told you which was which.

[Izzy408]

I think everyone feels the same way after watching the comparison, but only a fraction of the people will be honest and say that there really wasn't a noticeable difference. Fanboys.. -_-

[R1V3N]

They are pretty close, slight lighting difference, main one for me tho is the difference in AA

[elmaton98]

Im waiting for my ps4 bundle with bf4 and ill have to say that I though the xb1 version was better but then I was looking at it through my phone so I cant really tell the difference.

[ThanatosDMC]

Either you watched those videos on 360p, you watched it on a CRT tv, or something wrong with your eyes. Watch it on HD on an HD monitor/screen. If you dont have the luxury for one, then yes they're all the same including the 360 and PS3 version.

[EverydayGuy]

Still wondering why DF comparison has that high contrast, while in IGN its almost non-existence.

[TOGC]

Best to download stuff like this off Gamersyde. Flash/YouTube etc tends to compress and not show the proper fps.

[Pascalini]

Xb1 version looks slightly better with better lighting

[SCW1982]

Crushed blacks does not equal better lighting.

[bjmartynhak]

Best Buy TV settings, hehe

[SpideySpeakz]

I seriously don't know about this. Both look the same, just different contrast (as always)..
This, however, isn't the best example of the power of both systems. I say compare the exclusives of each system, and that will tell the true story.

[tubers]

Xbox 1 automatically has black crush and no proper work around.

With the PS4, you can just do that with the TV settings.

If you guys didn't know the 360 also crushed blacks just go to avsforums.

[jspillen]

Personally, I mainly just see difference in the detail level within sections of black color.

The PS4 clearly keeps the detail better in darker graphics areas.

[tiremfej]

Meh...PS4 looks good. X1 looks good. It's nice to know that both systems can put this game out and have it look good. I won't be disappointed with this on my X1. As I'm sure PS4 owners won't be disappointed.

I have to say all the rumor B.S. was getting to me and having me second guess X1. Considering the only launch title I'm buying is this one, and the videos look this good on BOTH systems. My faith is once again restored in X1.

[JohnJ]

Exactly. This whole dragged out story and bs has taught me not to listen to the internet gossip. The xbox one is guna ROCK. And as much as people want to deny they ever watch tv or will use skype in the future the xbox is going to be the mature gamers solution to complete future home entertainment and social gaming. Next gen is here - and it's with xbox one.

[tiremfej]

I don't know if all the rumors are all BS...I'm sure right now with a month left there are some issues...however they're being worked on I'm sure.

I'll be 40 in May. I don't play games even remotely close to what I used to. That is why X1 is it for me. It is an all in one device. I can clear a few spots on my component shelf.

[Themba76]

ps4 obviously better too many jaggies on x1 I know this because im a graphics art student and i recently completed a project at school and got an -a on my project because of one minor detail and it was I forgot to turn my raster effects up to 300dpi instead it was on 72 which showed more jaggies and at 300 alot less jaggies same with ps4 and x1. so on x1 too many jaggies=-a ps4 less jaggies=+a.

[Izzy408]

They booth look really good and pretty much the same. Except, the X1 version did look slightly better in some parts, but i'm sure other people will say the PS4 looked slightly better. The one thing we are ALL sure of is that there is definitely no 50% advantage. Hell, not even 5%.

[Nick_515]

You can see the difference in better comparisons. This is YouTube and very compressed. Not what you will see at home.

http://i.minus.com/ibkTxrUV...
http://i.imgur.com/HWb79lR....
http://i.minus.com/ib0gOrDz...

I believe the differences will be increased in the future. I mean, look at AC4. It looks almost the same between PS3 and PS4. These are all cross-generation ports and will look almost the same on all platforms.

[Golden_Mud]

Sorry but stop lying on your self , like actually see some gameplay footage of The Division on both consoles , the gameplay we saw at E3 was running on a PS4 , the gameplay at Gamescom was running on an Xbox One , both looked identical but like what happened here, both had there own advantages

[snp]

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[Ashes2Ashes]

duplicate

[MasterCornholio]

PS4 looks better to me.

Nexus 7 2013

[Pintheshadows]

Some of the stuff going on over at Gaf right now is quite eye opening. In places the X1 multiplayer looks current generation.

[come_bom]

Oh... you mean the Neogaf forum. They changed their name to Neosony.

Seriously, don't believe everything you read on the Internet.

... and BTW, don't believe everything the corporations like Sony, Microsoft, Nintendo. Apple, Google, etc, tell you.

[Hicken]

No, YOU and the rest of the Xbox fanboys changed their name to Neosony and SonyGAF and a bunch of other stupidity becaus they were laying into Microsoft and the XB1 for all the stupid shit that was going on. It'd be different if they were just creating and perpetuating outright lies. But since they tend to be industry insiders who must remain credible to remain part of the forum...

Well, you can curse them as pro-Sony if it helps make you feel any better.

[T2]

wrong, if you go into any neogaf thread regarding xboxone games or wiiu games, they do not get hijacked by sony fanboys, furthermore, when there is a ps4 vs. xbone thread they are often locked due to fanboy wars.
Neogaf just happens to have a lot of people into technical stuff, and they know when MS is spouting pure b.s. and they call them on it.

And for tekkies, ps4 would be the way they would lean as it has better performance and CHEAPER price.... nothing more. most of them have pc's too

[pixelsword]

@come:

So basically what you're saying is that professionals and people who work on games and people who know what's actually going on are pro-Sony.

[0neShot]

It is known that neogaf is pro sony, nothing more nothing less.

[MorePowerOfGreen]

Reddit has the proof that the XB1 version has better lighting, contrast, sharper picture and better textures. PS4 has missing lighting and objects and is blurry vaseline looking with washed out colors.

EDIT below

XB1 comes out on top

[Pintheshadows]

There is no proof of that because the X1 version doesn't even seem to include ambient occlusion which is pretty shocking for a 'next gen' console. And contrast by messing with a TV's settings doesn't mean a game looks better. Maybe to someone who doesn't know what to look for but when a game is so dark you can't make out textures on a car door which is a foot away from your face which you can in both the PC and PS4 versions you know something is very wrong.

[Sarobi]

It took me some time to realize that the X1 didn't have AO.

[Pintheshadows]

I started to realise it from how harsh and unrefined the textures are on the X1. Nothing seemed naturally softened by the lighting.

I'm also noticing things like black plants and some awful aliasing on anything in the distance which is even more prevalent in motion.

The sun shining and the flare off lights is another giveaway. The PS4 looks so natural, the light disperses softly into the world, similar to the PC version, yet all of the lighting in the X1 version seems harsh and over the top. Lights only reflect like that if A) you are hungover or B) you do a lot of a partiular party drug.

Not to mention there is a huge difference in the rooftop helo crash scene. That shows off a large advantage to the PS4 with better effects all round and it also shows off how much better the textures are. Those strong blacks are not helping the X1 version like some seem to think. The fact they are still present even with contrast settings adjusted is a worry.

[wishingW3L]

no ambient occlusion and no AA either on XB1.

[Hufandpuf]

They look almost identical. The X1 looks brighter. And the PS4 looks a bit darker, but they both look awesome!

[dansdooz]

hard to tell the colours seem oversaturated on the xbox one.

[NeoTribe]

Ps4 is the superior version as we thought. 900p vs 720p. No brainer.

[SSJBen]

IGN is bullshitting again. The XB1 footage they are showing here is the PC version.

Don't trust me? Check Digital Foundry's comparison vid instead - http://www.youtube.com/watc...

[no_more_trolling]

thanks for saying the xbox one version looks better :P

[nub_cakes101]

The ps4 version looks slightly washed out. The xbox has crushing blacks like last gen to hide poor textures. They both have anti-aliasing issues but the AA on the xbox version is really bad. PC version it is.

[llMurcielagoll]

So it begins.... The video comparisions of "Next-Gen" games.

[Gore-Content]

Can't compare shit on that video, to be honest.

[My_precious]

now it will up to ND and SSM to deal to killing blow

[T2]

Finish Him! Lol

[vomitron]

better comparison
http://www.eurogamer.net/ar...

[RiPPn]

I wonder if IGN is using the PC version set similar to Xbox One settings for the Xbox One footage, because how did they get multiplayer gameplay when everyone else is saying they don't have access to multiplayer on the Xbox One? And how come theirs is so different from everyone elses Xbox One footage?

[FanboyKilla]

lol best exclusives better looking bf4, and if the trend continues better looking duty. A blind man can see x1 has more detail. Lesson to you noobs a higher res doesn't mean better graphics. Lets be real the one thing most of us can agree on is who in the hell can tell what the res is? But we know they look sexy. Stop being a fanboy and start being a fan. You are so busy worrying about mine you cant even enjoy yours. Dont let the devil still your joy. Instead of gaming and us having fun we're ranting and fighting about some shit we probably dont even deserve anyway, or even matters. JS

[linkenski]

Wow Xbone is just Xbox 360 2.

[KainHighwind]

I don't see any difference.

[purp13m0nk3y]

Honestly both look great. Smooth with some very nice next gen effects. The only place the XBOX1 falls short in my opinion is the Jaggies (aliasing is quite distracting)

Otherwise they are both impressive. I happily surprised. That being said. Going on the strength of these vids I'm glad I will be getting this on PS4 as aliasing was one of my pet hates of last gen. I find it very distracting.

[yanikins111]

Both look comparable.

Neither impresses.

[Locknuts]

PS4 has better AA in the single player vid. Almost unnoticeable difference in multiplayer.

[Grown Folks Talk]

PS4 version shows less detail. Xbox is sharper, more vibrant. Look at the street in the driving part. On Xbox you see texture & detail in the road. PS4 is flat & dull. Skin wise, PS4 looks better because it's dull. Xbox skin looks almost Uncharted like glossy. Both look damn good.

[Themba76]

ps4 looks better because of less jaggies. in my graphic arts class jaggies = grade deduction.

[Grown Folks Talk]

Do people actually notice those jaggies in motion? Xbox looks better to me because I can see detail. I will never play both side by side anyways. I just want a good game. Longer than 4 hours would be nice too since I won't play mp.

[purp13m0nk3y]

The Jaggies was the first thing I noticed. In some parts of the campaign vids they are really bad.

They will be more noticeable when you see the game running in the flesh. These vids are so grainy and full of artifacts that they blur most of the detail.

Trust me In the flesh the Jaggies will stand out like dogs balls.

[Grown Folks Talk]

I notice them in still shots. When I'm engaged in a game, I don't see all that unless they are supremely bad, or I stop & intentionally look at environments.

[neoMAXMLC]

Uhh yeah... jaggies stick out like a sore thumb much more than an image that "isn't as sharp."

Sometimes they look so bad it's like you have ants crawling all over your screen.

[no_more_trolling]

thats because the ps4 version is blurry
they blurred out the jaggies

the xbox one version has a lot more sharpness, which is what i like

[T2]

@ no more trolling -- HAhaahahaha!
"blurred out the jaggies"

Oh god , that was a good one....

[neoMAXMLC]

You can spin it all you want, more_trolling.

The PS4 runs at a 50% higher resolution. No amount of scaling will make the X1 version look better.

[sAVAge_bEaST]

This is just the beginning,. What are the discrepancy's going to look like in 4 years?

[breakpad]

For this new gen of consoles PS4 /X1 whoever developer makes better visuals for X1 for multiplatform game will have no excuse (like current gen were PS3 bashed unfair for difficulties of developping games) and he will be clear moneybagged from MS

[terrordactyl]

If they look identical, then that's great news for the PS4.

PS4 is having to process 50% more pixels at 900p and still manages to look as good as the 720p Xbox resolution.

i.e. PS4 really is alot more powerful in practice than XB1

[Gr1mmyshadows]

they look pretty damn similar to me, no MINDBLOWING difference here.

[Bio_Mod]

http://joyreactor.com/post/...

[horndog]

@Bio_Mod

Yes you hit the nail on the head but that's been known for a long time that they are little b****es. Excellent representation. The sony little girl was an excellent rep of who their fanbase are.

[jimbobbeers]

Here is what I find odd, I actually think the Xbox looks better in the IGN comparison, but the PS4 looks better in other videos (Digital Foundry).

As far as I'm concerned this has just made things even more uncertain.

[assdan]

The reason we're seeing no difference is because uploading causes data compression. In a movie it doesn't make a difference, but in a game it does.

[BobBelcher]

honestly- upscaling is sh*tting all over both of them.
- XB1: jags
- PS4: haze

[Golden_Mud]

People actually want to argue about this ? they look clearly the same , Xbox fanboys saying "it's clearly better on the Xbox One" , PS fanboys saying "It's clearly better on the PS4" , JUST FUCKING ENJOY THE GAME

[MiHX2]

Great.Why the hell they uploaded the gameplay?Now the fanboys have way more chances to troll the gamers.
Come on,Say "PS4 IS SUPERIOR,BECOS OF THE GDDR5!" "XBONE HAS JAGGiES" "FUCK XBONE".For me they are both very,very awesome.

[PR_FROM_OHIO]

PS4 version looks a little better but KZSF destroys BF4 in terms of graphics and anybody who says other wise is an idiot!

[no_more_trolling]

yeah like KZSF has a sandbox environment and destructible environment, and better physics, plus way more happening on screen

idiot

[Pintheshadows]

'yeah like KZSF has a sandbox environment and destructible environment'

I'm not sure if you are serious as it does on both accounts. You can destroy walls with explosives for example. And if we are talking singleplayer then there is no contest regarding the openess of the levels. Shadow Fall wins hands down.

[Supermax]

There's no difference at all I will play bf4 on the x1 with kinect voice commands like drop ammo will be great and I will play killzone shadowfall on my ps4.

[budd]

explosion looks like 5 Gen on both consoles....ps4/xbone...garbag e....

[cityboy100]

Still getting both systems, and no I don't see a difference. So please if u like to bs yourself saying one is better than the other go ahead because the Multiplatform games always look the same. Been like this for years because I've always own both systems. You have to look at the exclusive games to tell a difference.

[Belking]

xbox ones has the slight edge it seems. So much for that 50% power edge...lol

[KingDadXVI]

Both look great but fine detail on the PS4 seems smudged or blurry. Definitely more crisp on the Xbone. I think the lighting is definitely better on the PS4.

[etownone]

Aaauuuggg...

Xbox One... Which was the plan...

Or Ps4....

This gen I was perfectly happy with my Multiplats being better on my 360 and it's exclusives.... But... Idk... Seems ps4 is the way to go this gen. I just can't see myself not playing Halo 5. Damit

[ATi_Elite]

1. Let me be clear when I say this

After watching this video If you still think KZ:SF looks better than BF4 PS4 you're an IDIOT or a Liar!

The friggin Rocks and Grass look REAL and the Huge draw distances and detail is superb.

2. Both versions Look FANTASTIC no matter the resolution/framerate. I'm totally impressed and DICE did one hell of a JOB.

3. Both versions have there MINOR Pro's and Con's and seriously I saw nothing BIG to really say one is better than the other.

But if it makes you feel better go ahead and be a FANBOY!

4. DICE did a great job and BF4 Next GEN looks a WHOLE lot better than Ps3/360

5. I would be Pumped to play BF4 on either console!

[Kurt Russell]

Is it just me who couldn't really tell much difference?

[Philoctetes]

Did you watch all the multiplayer part? It was like watching an alpha build running alongside the final game, especially the indoor section.

[FSW]

Why do the HUD elements look bigger on the PS4 version of this video whereas on every other video out there the PS4 HUD looks smaller than the XBox One? It's almost as if they set the PS4 to output 720p video...

[no_more_trolling]

i love the sharpness of the xbox one
the ps4 version looks a bit blurry over long distance

[srd4484]

can't we all just agree that this game doesn't look like the next gen graphics we were hoping for?

[jcnba28]

I can't see any difference between the two except the X1 version looks a tab bit brighter but that could just be the tv settings.

[windblowsagain]

Xbox one has too much contrast. No AA or very little.

PS4 has higher rez, more AA and looks smooth like a PC version.

http://i.imgur.com/Z7Lq81D....

That says enough.

[no_more_trolling]

the xbox one is sharper
i like sharpness better....it improves vision over long distances

[Philoctetes]

Who cares? If you want sharpness, you can always just adjust your television settings.

[cunnilumpkin]

ps4 and xbox1 versions both look last gen

pc version will 100% absolutely DESTROY both of these

[Flames76]

PS4 looks a little washed out so got to go with the Xbox One with battlefield 4

[osprey19]

Well. So much for ps4 power advantage creating better graphics, the way they r both now, they are virtually identical, the differences that do exist are so tiny no-one has the ability to tell the difference

[koolaid251]

Where is the %50 better graphics that the ps4 is said to have over the xboxone?

[Mkai28]

Yeah and where are the crushed blacks that the X1 version had in Digital Foundry comparisons. In fact the darker version was the PS4 version on ign? Some one was paid to make one version look worst.

I will give props when it's due, the PS4 version has better AA, higher res and a more consistent framerate. The X1 has better textures due to DX11.X. The lighting could be a double edge sword on the X1, it could make it to unrealistic giving it the Halo 4 effect.

As you can see, the AA is better on the PS4 in this pic, but the lighting and ground textures look better on the X1.. Even some grass is missing in the PS4 version, you can clearly see which one has better textures by looking at the ground.

But I believe it's because the ps4 is pushing higher res and a more consistent frame rate, hence one of the reasons why the textures look better on X1.

http://images.eurogamer.net...

http://images.eurogamer.net...

[koolaid251]

I agree with you. Finally a logical response to a statement. Touché.

[matouzzz]

can i just play already

[Harkins1721]

Im a PS4 guy all the way and hate MS and Xbox.

But i give credit where credit is due. They both look great.

[McErono]

some random comparison on the net:
http://i.imgur.com/j1DO8gm....

a few clicks in photoshop:
http://i.imgur.com/GVt7veA....

do you get it? ;-)

[NaAsAr]

hmm, even though the x1 version is showing some serious aliasing, i prefer its overall picture quality to the "dried out" look of the ps4. i was hoping the to see otherwise.

this was a very helpful comparison and is making me think about which console to go for in the coming weeks.

thanks gaming press.

[sandman224]

The only difference I can see is the ps4 has less jaggies on objects that are far away. That must be the 900p. And the color seems more calibrated on the ps4 version. But they both look really good. So either one will be fine.

[LAYLOW]

So if by "it looks smoother on PS4" you mean blurry and not crisp then i tottally AGREE!!

[aGuy0NaDonkey]

I guarenDAMNtee if they were to put out a new video comparing the two side by side like this and removed the top heading saying which is which, take away the ability to pause the video so you couldn't study the screen for 10 min, then after the video have you vote on which side of the screen belongs to which console, a lot of people wouldn't know the difference and get it wrong.

The way I see it, the biased PS-Jesus people trick their minds into seeing much better graphics on the PS-Jesus side. The Xbone people do the same. In fact, a side by side video like this could have a 360/ps3 version playing on one side labled the PS4 or XB1 and have it compared to a next gen of either console on the other side and the biased people would still say their console of choice looked better even though it was really a 360/ps3 version.

This fanboy console war is stupid. Imma go play my NES now.

[pinocchio2600]

I agree

[MCTJim]

I really cant see the difference anymore...its basically a draw..one has sharper textures one has better aa..one has better lighting...resolution wise they look the same..I dunno anymore...just gonna enjoy the games

[GAMExxOVER]

They should have thrown in PC at Max Settings between the 2 just for fun lol.

[Foxgod]

O yeah, i can really tell the 50% difference, /sarcasm..
l play it on a system that does make it look 50% better, my pc.

Meanwhile il console on a system that actually got fun exclusives the x1.
Enjoy the straws people!!

[GAMExxOVER]

Looks pretty much the same to me. Now if you edited the video so the brightness and contrast were the same for both videos you would really be hard pressed to know which was which. Now, it looks to me like the graphics of the xbox one blow the xbox 360 out of the water, I did not expect it to look that much better. Looking forward to a side by side of 360/Xbox One and PS3/PS4 versions. That would be interesting.

[bligmerk]

If people are going by the first opening sequence, THIS IS STUPID! That is the scripted cutscene movie and it basically shows the differences between the movie players. When the gameplay starts, the difference is huge. BF4 is primarily a MP game, so jaggies and draw distance are just as important as steady FPS. The XBone has jaggies all over the place and the draw distance is much less than the PS4. There are comparison screens where a fog effect is used in the background for the XBone, while the PS4 is showing multiple buildings beyond that. In a game where you can pick off people in the street from a 100-story skyscraper, then smooth AA and long draw distance are a requirement for enjoyable MP gaming. Not only that, the PS4 retains many lighting and shadow effects that the XBone is not showing in the same area. There is something lacking in the XBone graphics, lack of specularity and the shadowing is strange.

[RyanShutup]

Wow the convoy of trucks is totally missing from the Xbox One version of the game! Check out the 2 minute mark in the video... wonder what else they cut from the x1 version?

[TechMech2]

I saw very subtle differences that would bother me during the game. I like the ps4 version better. I just see some lighting differences that, while probably not enough to turn an Xbox one fan to ps4, it's enough to likely turn many people on the fence on which system to buy to the ps4.

[Holeran]

I'm buying it on the PS4. The PS4 has less jaggies throughout but it also seems to have a bit of a haze over it as well. If the haze wasn't there it would be a clear win for PS4 but there is no denying that the Xbone version seems just a tad clearer.

[TechMech2]

I see a tiny advantage at some parts for ps4

[thexmanone]

Xbone is better

[mixelon]

Switching it to 1080 makes the X1's look terribly jaggy. It has a lot of lighting effects missing too, especially in the multiplayer section (just compare the guns) The jaggies seem weird considering they should be able to use some extra power from the fact its much lower resolution and employ a better AA scheme.. Surely?

[StrangerX]

People have to understand that this xbox version is not the final build and that the AO effects will be added at day one update plus other fixes which could lead to what Kevin Dent has been saying on his tweet that the newer xbox version it is intact running at native 1080p but we will have to wait. As of right now the textures on them xbox version to me look more clearer and detailed and not because of sharper contrast but like it has better resolution. At the end still from a normal consumer view they would not see a difference and that's what counts. Good day everyone! ^_^

Johan Andersson
@digitalfoundry the AO on Xbox One was one of the fixes that didn't make it into the review copy but will be in day1, same tech as PS4/PC
6:41am - 29 Oct 13

[DOOMZ]

EXACTLY THE SAME! Just the XBOX ONE looked sharper...

[strickers]

Christ you guys and your self delusion is actually becoming irritating. Anyone done any maths? Try looking at some games and consider these are uploaded videos. Side by side on TV, the differences will be larger.

[pussylips]

looks better on the ps4 you can tell the slight difference it looks a bit dry on the xboxone.. BUT I got my killzone shadowfall today im hype!! as fuck

[strickers]

I bought a TV. 32" inch and it's cheap. I saw an average 4.5*/5 reviews on Amazon and 5* elsewhere.
Guess what? Picture is 3* to me because I actually have eyes. It will service my needs as 2nd TV but I saw loads of praise for image quality. It is merely OK.
I remember when Gears/ Resistance launched. Gears is better looking , right? It had better textures by far and clever camera. Resistance did many things better than Gears and virtually no one noticed. Idiots

[Krosis]

Lol and so another generation of kids arguing begins lol I love the "smoother" comments haha

[ziggurcat]

The sad thing is that they're claiming that the "SDF" photoshopped the BF4 images to make them look better than the xbone on the misterx blog...

That, and they're claiming that the PS4 overheats every 35 minutes... *facepalm*

[WheatBread]

One is darker than the other, but both look the same to me.

[Platinum_k]

TheY look very identical, but just to stay on the safe techical side, im going to have to get ps4. Heard xboxone has hardware and software challenges.

Stay safe and get ps4

[Rageanitus]

Its funny how the fanboys are fighting over Sub FHD resolutions.

Get over it! It seems that it is OK to have Sub FHD but when compared to a PC all of a sudden it doesn't seem like a big deal.

Console only players should be happy that the game looks good this time around.

[blacktiger]

seriously I don't see any different unti the part where he gives you the bincoulars, and look at the rocks, PS4 is a bit beter, but the rest I still feel they are identical or a bit different, and still looks fantastic on both side. Forget the rocks. Whos' going to focus on that crap!

[keabrown79]

I actually thought the Xbox One looked better then the PS4 in the single player portion... Something with the lighting or higher quality textures. I can't put my finger on it.. Still getting it for PS4 as that is the first system i'm buying.

[SDIII]

Honestly they both look GREAT! But I would rather have the ps4 version, I can always make it brighter myself. I feel like the X1 version is too bright, and I wonder what it would look like if you adjusted the brightness.

Its kind of like adding salt to your fries, its always safer to add a little at a time, rather than dumping a massive heap on top before tasting them.

[mrnice]

that 50percent more power showing in ps4 lol.both look good in some close up pics xbox one looks best. in distance ps4 may have the edge. like i said have played em both. and getting both.but xbox one just runs better.same as ghosts.will you be looking at background while playing these games no you will be to busy.playing the game

[jonli1]

IS THE SAME GAME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!

[lesrima88]

Pc master race is amused by console peasants arguing over graphics

[feraldrgn]

Let's put it another way:

PS4=1080p native with seemingly more effects
Xbone=720p upscaled with effects

Now let's suppose the devs that work on the PS4 in the future, choose 720p upscaled.
There will be room for far more effects.
It's a win win situation for the PS4.