Modern Warfare 2: PS3 vs. 360 HD comparison

Here's a batch of Modern Warfare 2 comparison screens that were taken with Full RGB and Superwhite settings on the PS3, thus offering better comparability than the former comparisons. All the shots were taken with a professional grabbing system in 720p.

Can you tell the difference?

[loslonelyman]

The PS3 looks better. I really thought they would be identical,but lighting is much better on the Ps3 side.

[gaffyh]

These screens are near identical, some look better on 360 and some look better on PS3. Well done to Infinity Ward!

[THE MAX SPEED 21]

why are the pictures so pale though? all the screens they show comparison with are always pale.

[Darkeyes]

Looks like all the hanging out with ND paid out... The lighting actually looks better in the PS3 in a few screen shots lol...

Turning on the RGB and Super white affects the performance most of the times. It's a shame that most comparers don't turn on the feature before comparing..

[ABizzel1]

There are differences, but both version look very similar in this comparison (the last comparison guy should be ashamed of himself).

The PS3 version has better lighting and textures, but the 360 version has more effects like bloom, and cast more shadows.

[StanLee]

Anyone who says they can tell the difference from those comparisons are flat out lying.

[_vx]

both look the same graphic looks like crap

[ThanatosDMC]

MW2 isnt HD, right?

[presto717]

cuz the ps3 version looks better.

Just wondering.

[Xgamerzus]

Same on both consoles!! obivously get it on PC,get a "no disc crack" , then sell it!!
The old engine is amazing ONLY ON PC!!!
but for consoles it is Meh=0...compared to our new Next Gen PS3 FPS engines!!
Sorry but recylying old PC FPS engines and charging $65.00 is not my idea of a fair deal.

[NeoCloud]

I really doesn't matter which version looks better cause in the end The X360 version's gonna sell a Sh.....Load.

[Bubbles_Kitty_Cat]

Probably because the PS3's last-gen controller is so gimped.

Call of Duty games are best played with a 360 controller.
It's just one of life's simple truths. lol

[Sarcasm]

Wow... those of you saying one looks better than the other need to realize that some of them aren't in the same exact location. Otherwise, ZERO DIFFERENCES to my eyes.

"Call of Duty games are best played with a 360 controller.
It's just one of life's simple truths. lol "

Right... Even though the PS3's analog sticks has a better deadzone, a better d-pad, and contact sensitive face buttons. The good thing about the 360 controller is the triggers, concaved analog sticks, and perhaps ergonomics.

It's a preference, so stop acting like it's a fact.

[SL1M DADDY]

They made both versions look identical. Kudos to yet another multiplat game by them that looks the same. Now if only more and more devs of the third party kind could do the same.

[Bubbles_Kitty_Cat]

"It's a preference, so stop acting like it's a fact."

I know, and most people prefer the 360's. ;)

[Highwayman]

While it does appear that the PS3 version has a slight edge in lighting, just remember that the 360 has some tricks akin to the PS3's full RGB and superwhite. Though I don't remember what they are exactly. I haven't been in my settings in a long time.

The screens look great. The 360 seems to have more accurate colors, whereas the PS3 colors look as though it is on wide gamut. Visuals do look really good on both platforms, I think. Can't wait to try out the multiplayer and unlock my Bushy.

[Alcon Caper]

They should take a picture of screen tearing. ;)

[Poopface the 2nd]

like usual the 360 is looking much better.

[loslonelyman]

definitely better. I guess having a true HD console with tons of settings to tweak may be the difference?Even the devs said if your PS3 settings are "wonky" it will not look like the 360.My TV has custom presets as well as 50 different picture sliders (Toshiba 46LX177) so i usually spend a half hour messing with the settings till i can see a mosquito fart at 20 feet away from the screen.

[Domenikos]

PS3 version looks better in terms of colours and textures.

360 has more shiny, gloss effects.

Ill get it on PS3 later this year, see you in PSN.

[novcze]

I see lot of confusion in what Full RGB and Super White does. There are some facts
- Super White is only effective when Y Pb/Cb Pr/Cr output is ON, thus not when you play games.
- Full RGB ON = PC video levels = 256 shades of grey (0 = black, 255 = white)
- Full RGB Limited = standard video levels for CE (same as on DVD/BD) = 226 shades of grey (15 = black, 240 = white)

It`s obvious that you will get better on-screen contrast ratio and more colors with Full RGB ON, question is if your TV can support PC video levels over HDMI. One can easily figure out if TV can support Full RGB with some monitor test images ( http://www.lagom.nl/lcd-tes... ).

[ultimolu]

If I do get this game, it won't be because of the graphics.

It looks the same.

[WenisWagon]

http://www.cynamite.de/_mis...

Look at how fake the brown smoke looks at the top right in the ps3 version compared to the Xbox 360 version.

[beans]

I gotta give the upper hand to 360 for many effects like smoke, haze, dust, and lighting on many objects not even seen on the ps3 version. Really all they did was recreate each ps3 level minus all the simple touches to make it feel more realistic. Anybody with a pair of two eyes can look at these pics and see that once again the ps3 version is struggling to keep up. Both versions look great but the 360 version clearly takes this one.

[gintoki777]

the color actually looks better on the ps3 version its just slightly sharper but other than that no difference.. lights in the 360 version look like they blur out more idk like in the 1st picture the guys helmet

[Statix]

Actually, I've personally felt for a long time that the PS3 controller was the superior controller for shooters; this is speaking as veteran FPS gamer on both consoles and PC.

While I do somewhat prefer the 360's analog stick layout (the left stick being higher than the right stick), I much prefer the PS3's smoother, more precise analog sticks. It's the simple truth that the PS3's analog sticks are smoother, feature a LARGER range of motion, and a less prominent feeling of analog deadzone--all of which contribute greatly to precision aiming in shooters. I've seen another website report on the analog stick quality of the two systems, arriving to similar conclusions.

I simply feel the level of precision afforded by the PS3's analog sticks make it my preferred controller for shooters, although I do agree that the 360's analog stick LAYOUT, as well as the feel of the triggers, is better.

[rockleex]

Are actually noticeable. Unlike the minimal differences between a DVD and Bluray.

/sarcasm

[RememberThe357]

@Bubbles_Kitty_Cat: All the disagrees seem to prove you wrong.

However, I do think the fact the the 360 controller is bigger. If I could get a Duelshock 3 that is a bit bigger, has better triggers and the indents of the 360 sticks, I'd have the perfect controller for me. Overall though, the Deulshock 3 is a better controller than the 360 controller.

[BrianC6234]

Do the PS3 shots look better? I can't tell. They look about the same to me. The main problem is these screen shots aren't the exact same images so you really can't say which is better. Both look good and that's all that matters.

[ikkokucrisis]

If i had to be really nitpicky, the PS3 screenshots have less contrast, but more detail than its 360 counterpart!

Looking forward to playing it tomorrow!

[morganfell]

PS3 took this one easily. Some people may think the 360 shows better particle effects and light bloom but they would be incorrect. In some instances it appears so, such as the building explosion on page 2 but that is because the 360 shot shows the building in the midst of the explosion and the PS3 version is at the beginning of the explosion. They are not from the same time sequence and are thus deceptive.

A little common sense will prevent an incorrect observation, even for those unwilling to admit the time of the PS3 has arrived.

[Elaine Benes]

but while you kids spend your time disagreeing, i'll spend my time enjoying it on 360.

[Saaking]

Identical.

[Bubbles_Kitty_Cat]

@RememberThe357

Of course what I said got tons of disagrees.
N4G is a massive PS3-circlejerk, where the PS3 is always in first place and the power of the Cell is mightier than God Himself. lol

Out in the real world, most people prefer the 360's controller.

[Saaking]

If you don't like N4G, no one is stopping you from leaving. There's an equal amount of Ps3 "fanboys" and 360 "fanboys" whether you like it or not. In certain articles, Ps3 fanboys will get tons of disagrees and in others it'll be the 360 fans. Just stop complaining.

[Bubbles_Kitty_Cat]

Not complaining, just pointing out the truth: this place is crawling with bitter PS3 fans.

It's well known across the interwebs. :D

[Anon1974]

Bubbles_Kitty_Cat said above "Out in the real world, most people prefer the 360's controller."

Then how come since the 360 has had any competition it's been outsold? If "in the real world" everyone prefers the 360 controller, why hasn't this translated into sales?

Clearly consumers have spoken. Since they've had a choice they've picked either the PS3 or Wii in greater numbers. Of course, this is probably due to a number of reasons beside controller preference.

I guess that makes me ask, where did you get the idea that people prefer the 360's controller? Having used both extensively, personally the broken D-Pad and the 360 controller is a huge source of frustration for me in any game that uses it regularly.

[Sarcasm]

"I simply feel the level of precision afforded by the PS3's analog sticks make it my preferred controller for shooters, although I do agree that the 360's analog stick LAYOUT, as well as the feel of the triggers, is better."

Bubbles to Statix! That's exactly how I feel. There are things I like about the 360 controller and things I don't like about the PS controller. But at the end of the day, my control style is very sensitive and I need the dead zones to be as small as possible so I can be as accurate as possible. So the PS controller fits the bill there FOR ME.

And to Bubbles_kitty_cat please provide some factual evidence besides that people prefer the 360 controller to the PS3 most of the times.

To me the 360 controller is like a big GT car where it has great pedal feel (triggers), comfortable bucket seats (concaved analogs), and rides extremely comfortable (Size), but is a bit sluggish with the steering inputs (dead zone) and the gearbox isn't snappy or accurate (D-Pad).

While the PS controller is more like an EVO FQ-520 where it has an incredible steering ratio (dead zone), Super AYC (contact sensitive face buttons), a precise gearbox (D-pad), but the ride is a little rougher (size), the pedals are mushy (triggers), and the seats aren't as fitting (analog sticks).

So some might prefer the GT car, and others might want the EVO. And seeing as how a majority of 360 players only own a 360 will obviously prefer the 360 controller, and vice versa for PS3 owners. The argument is moot.

:)

[jadenkorri]

is a blind 360 fanboy, they look identical, if were gonna get nit picky at things, the picture top right 5th one, ps3 has light illuminating the dust, were as the 360 does not, just more dust. But he 360 has different vents on the bottom fist one were as the ps3 does not. But otherwise, graphically both match, and thats exactly what IW was going to do. I personally would like to see a company take advantage of each system and develop the same game for that system. It might stop the flamwars or fuel it.

[Amp]

look at the tower in the center of screen with the writing on it, look at the detail on the rooftop itself, look at the writing on the gun itself!

[Nitrowolf2]

"Clap"
wow they actually got the settings right, and guess what they look nearly identical. You can say for either one that they have the upper edge over the other but to me they look the same.

there are 2 shots that look better on the PS3
http://www.cynamite.de/_mis...
and
http://www.cynamite.de/_mis...

EDITED: actually took another look after seeing those 2 i posted i went back, look at the 360 version and notice in most background its more of a mist/fog effect.

TBH i really don't care for Muliplat advantage because we know PS3 could produce better.

[zoks310]

That mist and fog is a trick used by devs to cover up jagged edges.

[Anon1974]

It's less taxing on the hardware.

[qqjohn]

The look the same if you take off your fanboy glasses

[JeffGUNZ]

hahah bubbles for you sir. Exactly. They are identical. Good job IW.

[Consoldtobots]

weren't you the same people in last weeks thread laughing up a storm because the PS3 versions looked "washed out". That my little amigos = NO CREDIBILITY on your part.

PS3 version looks better fwiw.

[JeffGUNZ]

I could care less how a game looks on PS3, since I only own a 360. The only reason I looked at this article is cause it's MW2 and they look identical.

[NateNater]

I really see little to no difference here

[hay]

Agreed. As usuall I fail to spot any difference.

[glennc]

that's because you are unbiased. when i fanboy speaks his oppinions are influenced by his emotions, or more to the point his hatred for the other console.

[Bumpmapping]

PS3 version looks more natural.

[4point7BillionLoss]

4.7 billion jaggies

[Kamikaze135]

Lol, yeah I noticed that on the 360 version, too. Weird =O

[DonCorneo]

even the jaggies are shiny

[xcox]

confirmed:

killzone 2 is the best looking FPS this gen.

moving on

[Nitrowolf2]

They look nearly identical, but notice those 2 pics i posted in Gamerzone and you'll see the PS3 has the upper edge, cause the 360 version has that fog going on through all the pics. But really during gameplay it all looks the same.

[talltony]

deny that the ps3 version def has the upper hand in this comparison. I was a little surprised when I saw this shot..
http://www.cynamite.de/_mis...

[tawak]

agreed looks like they starting to get hang of making ps3 version everything is identical now plus last two pic the ps3 has a little little slightly edge over the 360 version,this must be a mistake.

[she00win99]

now i'm confuse, which should i buy uncharted 2 or mw2? i really love fps but U2 is the best game right now according from the reviews..

[Bumpmapping]

Uncharted 2 for sure.

[Nitrowolf2]

U2 but thats me.

[itsralf]

Ratchet and Clank Future: A Crack in Time.
(i know that wasn't an option, but that game is lasting forever.
I'm about twelve hours in, and there's still so much to do.
So if you want something worth your money, it's a steal.)

[she00win99]

if i'm going to buy r&c, i will to buy tools of destruction because it's alot cheaper..

[tawak]

always buy exclusive 1st then buy a used mw2

[xcox]

uncharted 2 easy

MW2 might be a good FPS but after KZ2 it's gonna be yet another FPS and it won't even look as good.

uncharted 2 is the game of a decade bro, you don't wanna miss this

[kraze07]

The look nearly identical on all the pics.

[slave2Dcontroller]

PS3 version looks slightly better and is "slightly" more rich in color while the 360 version is slightly more faint(usually the case for PS3 ports). At any rate they are nearly identical.

http://www.cynamite.de/_mis...

http://www.cynamite.de/_mis...

[food86]

buy uncharted the sp for mw2 is only 6 to 7 hours while the uncharted is 9 and up and the multiplayer for uncharted is beast but If I were you I would just go and buy both

[she00win99]

i can't afford to buy both, the games are too expensive in my country. i think i'll buy uncharted 2 first then buy mw2 later when the price go down..

[marcindpol]

you remember that comparison stating that ps3 version is washed out?

those screenshots clearly looks like xbox version is more washed out than ps3!

lol

[komp]

BRAVO, I am glad they actually correctly set up the PS3. Even if it looked worse with the correct settings it would be valid.

[LoLZoRz]

hoooly sh1t its better on

its the same -.-

[gamingisnotacrime]

take out the equipment and magnify 20x, then you will see the Definitive Version!

nothing to do with the gaming experience, but since they are comparing it, why not take out the magnifying glass (like they always do, and nobody cares)

[BigBen]

Both versions look great. Good work IW. Def buying this game. :)

[Dutch Boogie]

The ps3 version looks much more natural. This is the outcome when you turn on full rgb and super white. They increase the colors significantly and displays sharper images.

[LoLZoRz]

if u turn rgb on then it will b too dark so thats not the best idea it looks fine now

[Consoldtobots]

just about EVERY display hitting the market now supports extended colorspace. Unless you're buying a WHOTHEHELLMADETHIS 5000Q, i hear thosee are real cheap but don't support 24bit RGB.

[Cheboury]

Great port...

Nevertheless Xbox 360 seems to have a slight edge here!

http://www.cynamite.de/_mis...

Sunspot visible on the wall...

http://www.cynamite.de/_mis...

watch the back part of the car. Ps3 is missing reflection.

Drawing any other conclusion is purely diatribing and indulging in your fanboy rage!

[MGOelite]

wtf you talking about port? each console had a seperate dev team

[Krimmson]

You do realize that the reflection may not be on the PS3 version because he's standing in a different spot and in a different angle, right?

[The Meerkat]

In pic 3 there are trees in the background on the 360 which are not there on the PS3.

[Erotic Sheep]

... So the PS3 can't render trees? Is that what we're getting at? >.>

[jmmurillo86]

They are nearly identical. Only in detail close-ups PS3 is slightly better. For example, look at the shadow map in protagonist's hands:

http://www.cynamite.de/_mis...

[BigBen]

I noticed one thing, most of the 360 scan's looked like there was dust particles added and slightly brighter. Whereas, the PS3 version looked a bit sharper with more attention to detail on objects and background.

[JeffGUNZ]

just stop. If you actually look at the picture, you will see the vehicle with the PS3 is further ahead and more under the shadow compared to the 360. If you look, you see the shadow creeping on his hand. These pictures on not the EXACT same pictures. A few feet away will change the way the picture looks. Stop being a fanboy. They look THE SAME!

[jmmurillo86]

More details:

Depth Of Field better on X360. For example, look at the up-right tree in:

http://www.cynamite.de/_mis...

Also X360 screenshot is too bright so you lose the details of the wall.

[NFGC]

@ 3.3
Dude what are you smoking? The two screenshots were taken at a different time and position. Just look at the antenna of the first hummer, PS3 pic is clearly much closer to the building and of course the DOF will be different.

Main differences in those screens are the guys on the patio and the color contrast.

[mythamp]

For me the shadow on the glove proves the difference, nice find jmmurillo86. A smoking gun, just like it was with OJ, sadly he got away with it.

[Stationfan]

As much as I hate the fact that infinity ward didn't strive to push the hardware, I have to give them credit for not slouching on the ps3 version, in 2007 they were one of the first 3rd party developers that gave the ps3 a real built from the ground up game. While in that time the norm was making lazy mediocre ps3 ports. Kudos to you guys for showing us equal opportunity developing in that respect.

[Moto13]

Not to say that COD4 was that far off, but the PS3 version was definitely a very tiny bit inferior to the 360 version, but this time, for the first time in the period of owning a PS3 (which was since Jan/2007) I can say that the PS3 version looks slightly better in some pictures. Finally a multiplat game that looks on par with the 360 version or better. I am still getting the game on the 360 though because I love the controller for FPS games. Good job IW.

[lordkemp007]

Unrelated info for UK.

ASDA 24hrs midnight 32.00 offer ends Fri 13th November.

Sainsbury's out tomorrow 26 pounds offer ends 15th November. Store opens 8.

[kingboy]

Do they offer delivery outside the UK?

[pyramid]

Its hard to tell the difference,but i bet the 360 version runs at a more stable 60fps

[commodore64]

It's really amazing that they made the ps3 version look near identical, as most often there exists some obvious deficit on ps3 multiplats, like in the recent Bayonetta and Badlands, for example.

Kudos to the developer.

We'll have to wait until the detailed apples-to-apples comparisons to call judgement on this one, that's for sure.

Going by the poor quality screenshots, it's hard to tell, so far.
What is evident, however, is that the 360 version seems to have additional fog effects in places that the ps3 doesn't have and better quality bloom overall.

[ReviewsArePolitics]

hahaha you're so delusional it's too funny

[commodore64]

I am not lying.

Here's the evidence, which shows ps3 multiplats are inferior in some ways 80-90% of the time:

http://misterslimm.wordpres...

Certainly with regard to Bayonetta, the difference was so obvious that Famitsu deducted 2 points - even without a direct comparison!
No argument there, right?

Here's more evidence:
http://forum.beyond3d.com/s...
The above link shows the resolutions and AA levels of nearly ALL the multiplats. A lot of the time, the ps3 is lagging - and that's not even counting framerate problems, frametear and reduced textures evident on the ps3.
Check through it yourself. You will find I am right.

Even Tekken6, lauded to have been designed and developed for arcade on ps3 hardware, was forced to run a 576p on ps3, while the 360 managed 768p.
Again, this is a fact. Check it out for yourself.

I am not sure how you can justify calling me a liar, as the facts and evidence are clearly in my favour, dude.

With regard to MW2, all I am saying is there is ample evidence of historical precedent in favour of my argument. Incidentally, other users in this thread have noticed the additional fog on the 360 too.

No need to get nasty.
I am just pointing out the facts.

[cmacdonald]

This is a direct quote from neogaf by a IW developer.

"re: PS3 vs 360 shots.

I took many comparison shots and videos during development to make sure both platforms were identical. In my findings there is some (extremely) slight differences in color temp (I guess due to how the systems output video), but as long as you've got your console set up properly for your display it should look the same. If the PS3 version is looking washed out then you've got something set up wonkily. Make sure to follow the brightness adjustment guide in the options menu.

And yes, on a lower end setup Full RGB _will_ crush blacks. It is not a foolproof "fix", as is the reference level adjustments on the 360.

In doing blind side by side tests at the office the ONLY person capable of picking the right version was the programmer responsible for a lot of the rendering code :P"

edit: you can't disagree with me, I didn't write that.
http://www.neogaf.com/forum...

[novcze]

sure they are same, if he say so . . . but as long as your TV support Full RGB, is Full RGB ON the right setting. One can easily figure out if TV can support Full RGB (= 8bit per color component = 256 shades of grey) with some monitor test images ( http://www.lagom.nl/lcd-tes... ).

[bjornbear]

Isn't this like...a blow to 360 fangirls? because this is how it's going to be in the very near future:

Multiplats won't have a difference.

Get used to it, I already have.

[The Meerkat]

If you say the games look the same.

Then i'll take the version with the best online, controller and frame rate.

(and comments like Fangirls belong over there -------------->)

[Jdoki]

@ Meerkat...

...So, PS3 version, yeah??

[JeffGUNZ]

No, he said best.

I kid I Kid, but you see what I did there? No need to fanboy it up people. The game is going to be outstanding on both consoles. Lets all enjoy it.

[ReviewsArePolitics]

Well, he did say best online, so he probably meant PSN as it's free and you get all the bells and whistles of any other online service, if not more.

He said best controller, and I've been playing with the PlayStation controller since 1995 up to its current evolution, the DS3. It's definitely the best, otherwise you'd see drastic changes.

And about frame-rate, well I think it's funny he talks about frame-rate when he doesn't have either version, much less both.

lol @ him acting like he has a PS3 too

[divideby0]

nit...PS3 looks a tad better, but you will never know when playing the game...and some shots the 360 looks better

[Bathyj]

I dont care about these comparisons, because I only have it on PS3 and am just about to start playing.

Thats right. Thanks EB for the midnight launch, see you guys tommorrow.

[hkseo100]

on the screenxhot where it says "Curb Stomper" on the vehicle, you can see on the right bottom corner that the textures of the fliers are sharper on the ps3.

it seems like 360 has bloom on hte minigun on the first level (Bloom isnt anything special, HDR is where its at)

on the last COD4, Shadows were a lot better on ps3 because of the nvidia chipset. u can see the differnece ur self if u run BF2 on ur PC with a ATI card vs an nVidia card, the shadows will render a lot smoother on the nVidia card. but textures, 360 was bette.r

im just impressed that ps3 has overall better quality, lets hope it can maintain the 60fps mark for both consoles.

[crazydrummerlad1]

the battle is inconclusive. well done

[MGOelite]

FINALLY a fair comparison

[snaileri]

720p is console gamer's HD,
1080p is PC gamer's HD.

[ZeroX9876]

Thanks to infinity ward, the two versions are equal!The only thing missing is V.S. on cross-platform!!!!

[ludabenza]

They both look pretty much the same to me. Infinity Ward has done extremely well creating even parity on both systems.

However you know that there's going to be people who look for those extra pixels or extra fps difference, just to justify their purchases. Which is pretty sad really because you would probably not even recognise the differences as you were playing. Or even if you had them side by side.

The choice is clear to me though. Get the version for your platform of preference.

[OmarJA]

Yeah PS3 wins, next...

[TheMART]

Its close, you gotta give that to Infinity Ward BUT if you look at the details it becomes clear the 360 has the upper hand with lighting and also object real life details.

For example, look at one of the pictures in that comparison that has the car on the left of the picture. Look at the lightning, at the way the car is having its carlike shine and the pale PS3 car version on the top. Look at the overall better colours on the 360, while the PS3 is having its known washed out effect, the sharper textures on the 360 (look at the metal garagedoor at the right).

On top of that its said that the 360 version is running a more stable 60fps with less drops than the PS3 version. So another time confirmed that the 360 is getting the better multiplatform version of a game. Give up PS3 fandroids, this gen the battle is lost.

[talltony]

Which one looks more washed out? http://www.cynamite.de/_mis...

lol nuff said. I dnt even know what your talking about in that pic you showed and btw who the hell said the 360 version runs at a more stable fps? I thought infinity ward makes them both locked at 60 fps.

[Zechs34]

Ok nice way to pick out, what, 2 shots out of the bunch where the PS3 version looks better? There is no comparison here. While Multiplats are starting to look better on PS3, we know where its at, the exclusives. This gen is lost? No buddy, your vision is lost and so is your mind if you believe any of the crap you wrote. Try harder.

[MGOelite]

marts sorta right i can see tiny dust particles in the 360 version what arnt in the ps3 version, but the ps3 version looks so much sharper to me

[tawak]

come on man just for ones will ya please leave the fanboyism for a while
i always see you flaming ps3 now and then,did the ps3 stole your boyfrnd?

[Man_of_the_year]

Clearly with that pic you chose, you are looking through smoke. Hence why it looks "washed out".

Look at the pic just prior to that one, you will see the difference. Also looking at the pic you chose, you can tell that you are looking through the smoke, if the player had not chosen to go into the zoom mode, looking down the barrel of the gun, you would have seen better that the reason for the wash-out looks is because there is a cloud of smoke infront.

I am suprised that you would even say that its washed out when clearly its a cloud of smoke.

[talltony]

Lol Yea I kinda disagree with you. No way you can prove that's smoke. I am not sure why you think that's smoke without a doubt when you can notice similar things in some other pics and in that pic it is evenly washed out in the whole screen. Are you saying this is a biased comparison? Personally i do think both versions look and play exactly the same. It's a good port by infinity ward overall but mart is a retard as usual.

[Thoreau]

that is a bad pic for your argument

[Rocco Siffredi]

hm.. we all know where MW2 belongs to!

[PotNoodle]

There are none.

[FailureRate54]

and this proves that the last comparison made by a german g@y site was FAKE.

[komp]

Excellent. I wish more people would have their eyes open like yourself.

My respect for cynamite has gone up after this valid comparison.

[4point7BillionLoss]

m$ doesn't have to spend $4.7 billion to make good looking games

[ReviewsArePolitics]

http://www.guardian.co.uk/t...

http://www.videogamesblogge...

http://digg.com/gaming_news...

http://gizmodo.com/5015483/...

You might want to make yourself an "9 billion and counting" avatar for the Xbox brand, lmao

[Dizzle]

Hardly a "better" comparsion - using the Ps3's advanced color settings vs the 360's default settings...

Now a comparsion with both RGB & superwhite (PS3) and Expanded mode (360) enabled is a more equal comparsion right?

Just like having both consoles on their defaults is equal..

[Domer25]

I can't stop clicking on these comparison articles. I'm addicted, why?, i need help. BTW nice job on lining up the screenshots lol.

[Bumpmapping]

Hurts doesn't it 360 only good game this year looks better on PS3.

[CryWolf]

PS3 version looks alot more sharper & 3D HDR rendering/details really shows it look like a High-End PC version, the 360 version doesn's look like a PC game the graphics looks like its on medium but the characters faces looks ok compare to their military suits I don't understand when there faces are in high graphics but there clothes look lower rendering for some reason.

[hill71]

hey mart u full of crap ps3 version is slightly better go to specsavers and get some glasses

[Raoh]

at under 720p.. does it really matter?

the first one wasn't a graphical marvel on either console.. looked great but the fact that it played well was more important..

[Socomer 1979]

Next Battle: Sales!
With a year & a half worth of xbox360 gamers let's see if ps3 gamers beat those dumb fcks!

Codmw2 ps3 outsells 360 version!

[CryWolf]

PS3 wins this comparsion cause it shows real HD and it looks more like its from the PC version then xbot, Xbot don't have true HD in their games I'm surprise Microshit didn't try to rush this game out on development too like the others they did.

[Rocco Siffredi]

hey guys.. this german site has also a comparison between uncharted1 and uncharted2. Look at it and then tell me what you think of that site.

Cause you wont see any difference! Looks like uncharted1.1 there...

The only site i care about comparisons is lensoftruth or eurogamer.

They compare Framerate, pop-ups and so on.. not like this crap sites where they take some pics, lol.

[dork0783]

They both look the same I swear you sony fanboys are soooo full of it sometimes.

[blahblah123]

The texturing still looks weak on both of them. Oh well nobody counts the pixels in Pac Man.

[ceedubya9]

I don't even know how anyone can really say one looks better than the other based on these screen shots.

[gameangel]

These shots are pretty crap. Washed out and jpeggy (compressed).

Hopefully we'll actually get some proper shots soon enough.

[FxckOSX]

Poor shadow on 360.
it lack of size of ShadowMap

[PLAYstar]

A comparison? To prove what? Which system is more inferior than the other? If you're born with eye balls you would've noticed that on the graphical standpoint MW2 sucks~!

[Ninjamonkey]

Shoddy screen shots, in many the shot was taken in different stances (crouched/stood), in different positions and even with different guns.

Youd think that they would do one set of screenshots first, and then use them as a refrence for the other console to get them the same... =S

All i can tell from them is that the ps3 seems to have darker shadows making them look more natural, apart from that completely identical.

[loslonelyman]

those shadows make it better ninja...How is it you dismiss something that is a valid point? That first shot of the mini gun is a classic..Ps3 shot looks natural,Xbox looks umm way to shiny

[Infantchimp1]

Whatever,my ps3 gonna be chillin out playing this after playing unchartered2 for the last month.my point is mw2 does not even push the ps3 at all.this is why it won't sell as well on ps3 because there are better games already on the system ,fact.

[Ma1nframe]

Pretty obvious that the PS3 version looks better. Sweet

[shysun]

These guys make the best mutipats. I cant think of a better dev when it comes to that. Valve maybe.....Just kidding! :P

[napoleon_ist]

...HD upscale bullshots comparison is nonsense.

facts
*COD4:MW is 600p on PS3 & X360
*COD5:WAW is 600p on PS3 & X360
http://forum.beyond3d.com/s...

[SportsFan]

Doesn't matter which system it's on.....Modern Warfare 2 will be the NEW undisputed console shooter champion! I own the 360, so I will get it on that system.

[yorkie]

I sure as hell can't see it. COD4 was pretty much identical on both PS3 and 360 and I've seen nothing yet to make me think this will be any different. If you enjoy COD then either version will be great.

[devilhunterx]

bu bu but the LoT said the XB2 version is better :(

[SRT4Chris401]

They're both identical, thank you Infinity Ward for showing sorry weak devs *cough* valve *cough* that both systems are perfectly capable of providing the same awsome experience. Rabid gay fanboys, please keep your mouths shut. You can't nit and pick at something since the screenshots are not taken at the sametime on all them, and things like fog and smoke are constantly moving and are a little more random than persay the stationary and game characters.

[doa766]

PS3...Get on board or get left behind.

[strickers]

Only difference is lighting.PS3 looks more realistic,360 has that Unreal/PC(I know they didn't use Unreal) glow to it.Other than that....identical.

[dkgshiz]

This crap is getting old now.

[ipe]

more realistic.Whats with that bloom effect on 360?

[Ravenger]

So tired of these stupid multi platform game comparisons, there is no point, the games look the same, its not like the developers are going to make one game better for one console and not the other (unless the devlopers take extra dev time for one console and not the other).

[xg-ei8ht]

Looks the same tbh. in most places.

But i won't be buying it, just watched it and just looks the same old thing, like all the other COD'S..

I hope people enjoy it.

But i'm waiting till march for BFBC2 for my FPS, maybe take alook at mag.

I was just given a broken xbox360, but i've fixed it, might do the x-clamp fix on it also. And a few other mod's.

I won't be paying the live though, just use for SP on 360 only.etc.

[saprano]

GUYS THIS HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH RGB, ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS ADJUST THE BRIGHTNESS LVL IN THE OPTIONS MENUE! THE GAME TELLS YOU IN THE BIGGENING THE FIX IT BUT I DONT THINK IT SAVES IT,

AGAIN, NOTHING TO DO WITH RGB, FIX THE IN GAME BRIGHTNESS LVL!

[killnotic]

The PS3 version looks better, but not by a huge margin and that's good. I was originally going to get MW2 for the PS3, but it bricked so I'm getting it for the 360 instead. I was worried because MW1 on the 360 looked... not great. Adequate, but not great.

[devilhunterx]

Are you from Bizzaro world?

[Derekvinyard13]

they almost look exactly the same but with some screens ps3 is a little darker and xbox being lighter. but still u will not even notice while playing

[amirpro]

both versions are almost identical with some pros and cons to each version.
but anyone who played the game will tell you it's not about the graphics..

the level design is very low-poly, textures are medium quality, shadows are pixelated like hell, and the resolution is 600p sub-HD.

BUT the game is extremely intensive, enjoyable and action-packed, and while playing you don't really pay attention to the lack of details in the graphics.

[blahblah123]

The graphics are not even worth crying over. This game will lose a pixel pissing match with a lot of other games that are at least a year old.

The game doesn't run in HD. The textures are still crap and the campaign AI is guaranteed to be garbage.

Its worth it for MP, who cares about the rest.

[KRonicBong]

I think its funny that the geeky 360 fanboys try to say MW2 looks better on the 360...to be honest it's almost identical but the PS3 has the edge on this. In fact the PS3 will have the edge on every single multi-platform game DUH!!! You can't say the graphics are better on either console because they're not. It's the lighting and the shading, which looks much better on the PS3. 360 looks like there will be glares and too much brightness.

But hey MW2 doesn't have the best graphics in a game, not even close! Uncharted 2 is the best looking game I have EVER seen.

[KRonicBong]

Hey 360 fans trade in your 360 and your games. Your better off getting a PS3. Halo is soooo year 2003, it's not good anymore. Check out PlayStation 3's lineup for 2010. Everyone is starting to realize the PS3 is better and worth the $100 bucks which is pocket change if your considering on buying a game console that is capable of doing EVERYTHING. Buh Bye XBOX360, you had your run, now go drown in economic melt down with windows 7.

Mac is taking over Windows & PlayStation 3 is taking over the XBox360

[Dorwrath]

Both identical, but will be renting it for my 360 rather than my PS3.

Main reason PS3 controller sucks trigger button wise. The trigger buttons always seem to want to fight with you and I cannot play long gaming sessions with the PS3 controller as I can with the 360.

[Thoreau]

the versions look near identical. i don't see one having a true edge over the other...i guess we all can enjoy.

[HDgamer]

Fanboys when in doubt multiplat it out.

[BannedForNineYears]

I knew that other comparison's settings were wrong!

[TABSF]

Non of them are in HD both are 600P Hahahahaha

PC is 2560 by 1600 16:10 198% more than 1080P
PC is 7680 by 1600 48:10 594% more than 1080P ATI Eyefinity

[gamingisnotacrime]

i think the set up is wrong, 360 most of the time looks less bright than PS3, and in those photos it looks too bright.

[superfedya]

hahaha, 360 fail again!
But really, MW2 is like a PS2 HD...

[OMEGAXS1]

SNAP! What was with that other comparison? Haters? Meh...these look hella lovely! I cant wait to get my ps3 back and my online gaming back, on :)

[Druarc]

They look pretty darn close, I'd say the PS3 appears to have a slightly better depth of colour, and there's one shot of light streaming through the window where again the PS3 gave a more realistic effect

But apart from that I think the majority of players would be hard press to tell the difference, especially as we'll be seeing it in motion not as still frames :)

[DW]

... really .. only slight difference ... need bionic eyes to see miniscule graphical errors ... don't care ... good game, I buy

[X-Alchemist]

having that said no one should care.

[gk07]

me being a pc guy i like the ps3 screens , oh yeah and the controllers i can play with the 360 or the ps3s controllers im good like that .

[theone26]

The PS3's shots do look slightly sharper but aside from that they are almost carbon copy of one another. Both versions looked like dog feces compared to Killzone2 and let's just see how many incompetent reviewers are gonna give the game 10/10 in graphics.

[roybatty]

Don't hate...I'm not trolling here (I am a ps3 owner, and don't have a 360) but the top (ps3) pics look like how the 360 usually renders multi plat textures. Slightly crisper and better black levels.
Now the bottom pics look like what the how the ps3 usually renders multi plat textures. Not quite as good black levels, slightly blurred textures.

Strange...but nice!

[sleewok]

It's a mute point to argue these still images. The REAL QUESTION is how do they look in motion? Smooth gameplay should be the deciding factor at this point.

[Sikct9a]

Great job IW, the game looks great on both consoles.

[knoxin]

If you want a different controller for your ps3 go here, The frag Fx is amazing http://www.splitfish.com/uk... a simple look around and you'll get it easy mouse and numchuck what else can i say. Except the games looks perfect on both systems

[ikral]

CoD MW2 and graphics should not be mentioned in same sentence, because there is really nothing special in its looks. 2007, it would be decent, 2009/2010, dont speak.

[MrCrabPuss]

PS3 owner says: "Nope...clearly the ps3 version looks better.
Xbox360 owner says: "Pfft...the 360 version looks better.

I wonder how many of these ridiulous sites and articles simply post screen shots from just one console and say: "here's the ps3 and here's the 360. You decide fanboys." just to sit back and laugh at all the bickering geniouses. (see kronicDONG above)

@kronicDONG...you sound like a complete loser...maybe a little less time sucking on the glass d1ck and more time working on sucking the real ones you've been thinking so much about these days. Fanboy twat.

[ipe]

ps3 destroys it,just look at that bloom on 360,and less details,lower res textures.

This week was hard for bots,first dragon age from beloved bioware now cod.

also look at that gun,kz?

[LesterCorncrake]

lets have it right the visuals look naff compared to killzone, i qued for this last night, the 360 que was slightly bigger.

[dustgavin]

The Ps3 version definitely looks better.

[Keita101]

ehhhh... both look pretty much the same. imo, the only difference is the fanboy