Wii U Vs Xbox 360: Assassin's Creed 3 Reveals The Truth

NowGamer: Assassin's Creed 3 puts the Wii U to the test. Do third party games really look better on Nintendo's new console?

[TimmyShire]

I was wondering when this was going to happen. I'd say the Wii U version looks slightly better, but slightly better isn't good enough Nintendo...

[Dailynch]

I'd actually agree with that it does look better on the Wii U, but only by about 1 percent. And that's it!

[TimmyShire]

Yeah, it's definitely not that noticeable at all.

Weren't people at E3 saying this would be like the ultimate version or somethin?

[DeadlyFire]

You guys have heard of a port right?

Quality should be minor upgrade if its ported to the system. Right now it just looks like a bit more color and lighting in the game. Just wait until someone uses it as a base platform if you want to see a real difference. Then it should be noticeable. I wouldn't expect that to happen til at least Fall 2013 when some titles have been built from ground up on it. Even if its only minor upgrade from PS3/X360 you will notice a bit of a difference with titles built upon the hardware.

[BattleTorn]

@DeadlyFire

I get what your saying, that we will have to wait for games that are built from the ground up for NXG.

But by then, 720/PS4 are going to be out. And I don't think Wii U stands a chance competing with those systems' ports, by the time they come.

[iamnsuperman]

I actually think graphically they are identical. What makes the difference is the 360 version is a lot darker looking but the textures and everything else is the same

[Hydrolex]

HAHAHA

comparing Wii u to a 7 years old console... and the comparison is not that far.

=

Wii u is WEAK !

This is not a PS3 situation, when PS3 came out the games still looked 10 times better than Xbox games.

[Legend_Killer]

it's a port to a console with hardware that isn't fully understood. I think it's o.k

[Zhipp]

@Hydrolex
To be fair, they're comparing a 2012 game running on a 7y/old console to the same game running on a brand new console. It's not just going to magically look better on the Wii U because it's the newer console--especially considering how cheap(and new) the Wii U is.

I really don't know what people were expecting when they heard the price. This system's as powerful as it could be for $300--unless Nintendo was to take a substantial loss on each unit--which, as we all know, they won't/can't do.

Honestly, it is a bit disappointing that the Wii U isn't more powerful than it is, but does it really matter THAT much? I mean, people play the "outdated" card a lot, but it's not like a phone--and to some extent a PC, where you can't use the latest software with an outdated device. The fact of the matter is that the Wii U is going to be supported for the next five years, regardless of it's specs. As long as it gets games that you want, and they run as they should, what cares how powerful it is? If it doesn't have any games that interest you, just don't bother with it. I really don't see what all the fuss is about.

[RFornillos4]

coz it's a port, and Ubisoft says they're the same...

[IAmLee]

@Hydrolex

..Oh you have played on a wii U? Mind if I borrow it..?

[dantesparda]

"Wii U Vs Xbox 360: Assassin's Creed 3 Reveals The Truth"

The truth is that the game looks graphically the same if not better on the ps3/360 and it performs better on them systems than the wiiu. And if you think otherwise, then you might just be a fanboy (and a redneck, lol!)

But the very fact that the wiiu is considered a "nex gen" system (and i use that term very loosely) and it is being outperformed by curren gen systems is both sad and worrying. And i dont wanna hear no crap about gpgpu or a year down the road. I wanna see a reason to spend more on a system now that may be weaker than the current gen systems

[shutUpAndTakeMyMoney]

wiiU version basically is better at producing contrast.

[Leathersoup]

I'm pretty sure Ubisoft wasn't about to rewrite the engine and all of the game content just for one console. The only way you'll be able to see if the Wii U is powerful at all is on titles that have the engine and assets built specifically to take care of that. We probably won't see what the Wii U can or can't do until the next generation of consoles.

[metroid32]

Wiiu isnt even using the gpgpu on any 3rd party games period when games like Aliens and Project cars ect not to mention lets compare Bayoneta2 wiiu to 360 version when its out then we can measure wiiu graphics as well as Aliens ect.

Ports from consoles that have been getting Engines updated for years basically getting tweaked and tweaked for better and better graphics and a console like wiiu can catch up with minimum budget less than a million dollars on a port that is a slight bit better or alot better graphically ie fifa13/BO2 with much smaller development time make wiiu a very powerful system as all these games are 720p-1080p Native along with a additional 480p image at 60fps make the wiiu even with the ports a very powerful system these games that have been ported are pushing ps3/360 to their limits the wiiu handled them with its slower but more powerful/modern cpu alone.

[adorie]

Isn't the Wii U supposed to be easy to develop for? I'd expect it to be much more noticeable on that point alone. I suppose more time has to pass before we see Wii U show what it can truly do in the graphics department.

Keep in mind these titles are first attempts at drawing from the hardware, so yeah... time will tell.

[lilbroRx]

What you notice has nothing to do with whether or not the system is easy to code for. The game is a port. Nothing more

The Wii U has more advanced shader modal and higher DX equivalent graphics support. Actually making use of those would require completely rewriting the game which would cost quite a few millions more than what Ubisoft is likely willing to spend.

The fact that simply porting the game to the console without optimization in less than 6 months can produce a game that looks this much better already means that the Wii U has much stronger graphics.

[Jazz4108]

Problem is the first party titles look and run worse then most of these ports on wiu. Could be a very quick gen for nintendo coming. Not psp go short but original xbox short.

[Iceballs]

This actually already happened yesterday when lensoftruth did it. And as usual they did a much better job with their comparison then the wannabees at "nowgamer".

[Buff1044]

It's fine for a port of an Xbox 360/PS3 game that Ubi rushed out the door. Nintendo will be in trouble if this happens next fall.

[Gamer1982]

Still looks 10X better on my £400 PC :p.. Just sayin..

[krazykombatant]

yes because Nintendo developed AssCreed3 themselves... not ubi...

[AO1JMM]

"Slightly better isnt good enough Ubisoft!"

Fixed

[ElectricFlare]

Comparing a port isn't a fair comparison. Thats like saying the PSP is barely better than the Nintendo DS is in terms of power/graphics, etc. Because Final Fantasy III looks only slightly better on the PSP version compared to the DS version. Is the PSP more capable? Yes. Can it make better looking games? Yes. To be fair the devs haven't even been able to fully take advantage of the Wii U (plus Assasins Creed was made with a 7th gen console in mind). People seem to forget that the games at the beginning of this Gen were barely better than the 6th Gen for a while. You cant automatically assume a new system will be able to outpreform its competitors right out of the box, thats unrealistic.

[donman1]

@ TimmyShire,

You do realize its a straight port... right!!!

[Godmars290]

Certainly looks brighter.

[Phil32]

"Weren't people at E3 saying this would be like the ultimate version or somethin? "

Being able to play it on the GamePad while someone does something else on the TV makes it ultimate to me. I know you're trolling (which is popular with people here sadly), so I'm wasting my time here.

[liquidhalos]

Im not defending the wii U or anything im just stating an observation. The Xbox 360 and PS3 all had very poor graphics in in the beginning of their lives in comparison to what devs are doing with them today. Perhaps we should reserve judgment until the Wii U is given a proper and fair chance to stretch its legs.

That being said i have no interest in getting one, im still completely unsure on which console to get next gen (xbox or ps4)

I hope MS and Sony will release the info gamers need to make an informed decision soon as im bloody excited and cant wait for that new console excitement and unboxing. Im pretty jealous of the nintendo fans for already having theirs

[Drainage]

too bad nintendo didnt develop this game

[I_am_Batman]

I think they should compare it to the PC Version. If that doesn't look much better I'm fine with that. Nintendo Wii-U has just launched so I don't expect 3rd party devs to know the architecture in and out. AC won't sell the console anyway. What Nintendo needs is a blockbuster game like a new Zelda or a Mario Galaxy.

[Syntax-Error]

If people buy a WiiU with these type of specs and puts out games with these graphical capabilities, then why do we need a new PS or Xbox RIGHT NOW? A lot of people are content with the standards as of right now and only developers want MORE POWER to deliver what they want. Do we gamers feel the need for more power or more creativity? To me, if you buy a WiiU then you're only buying it because its new and you're a gadget freak because it's just as powerful as what we've had for the past 6 years. My PS3/360 have tons of life left. I am happy. I cant wait for 2013 because of what's yet to come, so I see no need on shelling out for a new console just yet. My 2 cents

[solid_warlord]

I cant tell a difference, unless im turning blind. If the Wii U is still better, its not enough to grant it superier over a 7 year old console. I think nintendo will become irrelavant 1or 2 years after launch of true next gen consoles from MS and Sony.

[BattleTorn]

It does look better. But not enough that I won't feel like a idiot re-spending $60, on a Wii U copy.

I've played ME3, Batman, and AC3. But was totally looking forward to replaying them on Wii U.

Now, I don't think *re-buying* the ports is worth it. (I've justified "re-buyiny" before ie gettting both Xbox and PC copies.)

[RuperttheBear]

I'm getting a Wii U and I don't own AC3 yet, so I'm more than happy to buy it. I suppose a lot of Wii U owners will be in the same position.

[DarkHeroZX]

not if they already have a ps3,360, or pc lol

[RuperttheBear]

I have a ps3,360 and pc and I'm still getting it on Wii U.

[MartinGlow]

Such as myself with Batman.

[Neonridr]

AC3 came out on the PS360 less than 3 weeks prior to the Wii U release, so to argue that it's an old port or something is ridiculous. If you really had wanted the Wii U version you would have just waited..

[BattleTorn]

What about with Batman and Mass Effect? Should I have waited a year?

The thing is, IGN's Wii U reviews say you should only get the Wii U versions if 1. You havent't played the game yet 2. You can't get it on 360/PS3.

I've done both of those. #1 Wasn't going to matter to me. But #2 really changes my mind about getting ports on the Wii U.

I'm literally looking for the slightest reasoning to justify re-spending $60 on game, THAT I KNOW I LIKE. But the differences in the versions, some where they say Wii U should be the last choice of platform, are so minimal that I can't find the small justifications.

So far the mini-map in your lap is the only difference. With performance actually being worse in most cases, for Wii U ports.

[Neonridr]

well this article is about Assassin's Creed 3. I am not talking about ME3 or Batman. Although they are both still getting quite positive reviews. It's nice that at least with ME3 you get all the DLC included in one package, however there will be no access to future DLC for that game.

AC3 is the same price on either system, so ultimately it comes down to features. If you really care that much for achievements or trophies, then stick with the PS3/360 versions. If you don't care for that, then why not get the game for the Wii U. I mean you own the system, what's the point of buying it if you aren't going to purchase games for it?

[younghavok]

There is another plus that people seem to be overlooking with the Wii U version... ... ... gamepad. You can either play on the TV, or turn that off, go lay down in your room and play it there as well. That to me adds a great deal. The gamepad is like a corldess house phone. Plus the game looks better, though not way better, that is other console counter parts.

[Deku-Johnny]

It's a port. Ubisoft never promised to make the Wii U version worth rebuying the game if you already have it. How many games are worth buying say the 360 and the PS3 versions?

[jonli76]

is the same graphic the only thing is that the shading is darker then the other one thats all

[thezeldadoth]

so when ports to ps3 looked worse, it was spun around to be a good thing due to ps3's super awesome architecture. When ports on WiiU look BETTER, its spun around to be a bad thing saying it doesnt look as good as it should? WTF?

[Neonridr]

Nature of the Beast I guess. I guess they are saying that it doesn't look significantly better which is what they are expecting with next gen. But I say not bad for a first try port that was probably done in half the time. Remember a few months ago when Ubisoft said that they were going to have to leave out some lighting and effects from the Wii U version because they weren't going to finsih it in time. Instead they polish it enough to rival the 360 version.

[mcstorm]

Well said. The point is this game looks better on the wiiu than the 360 or ps3. They are the same game. People should stop complaining about a port of another game not looking as good as on another console and just go out and get the version of the game they want.

I cant wait to get my wiiu on friday as i cant wait to get my hands on zombieu and mariou.

I tend to get my 3rd party games on the 360 and psv and exclusives on my ps3 and 3ds and my wiiu as of friday but when next geme comes the wiiu my become my 3rd party console as each gen is different.

Enjoy the games you want on the console you want it on and stop bitching about other consoles.

[mshope10]

people were saying it looks worse but we know its not true.I don't got this game yet.but my friend does on wii u and said it looks and plays amazing.

I have call of duty black ops 2 on wii u and it looks and plays amazing also.

[AlucardFury]

Personally, I think it looks dramatically better.

[MegaLagann]

Reggie pls go

[AlucardFury]

Sigh, no love for sarcasm on the 'net I guess.....

[bubblebeam]

@AlucardFury

I got it. I saw the article the other day.

[Neko608]

I have a Wii U and PS3 because they are both fun. Counting pixels is a huge waste of time, IMO.

[D0ffy]

Hey, hey, hey.. Stop being reasonable, that is not the code of conduct around here!

[OC_MurphysLaw]

One thing I have to say, the 360 images they have captured here look far darker than what I am seeing on my 360 version. These comparison sites should list how they capture their details and what the set up settings are. Something tells me this isn't apples to apples on the back end.

Regardless of their capture tech I would have guessed the WiiU version would have been better anyway. I mean we are talking decidedly different RAM sizes and chip sets on the WiiU that aren't 7 yrs old.

[kevnb]

assassins creed 3 is a bad example, it has issues even on beastly pcs. It looks awesome but the framerate isnt that great, but oddly the game is still playable.
Anyway, Id like to see a framerate comparison between the two console, I know it drops really low on 360 but im curious about wii u.

[ado908]

Lol the lens of truth comparison I saw showed the 360 version much better looking. On their website the Wii U version looked so washed out and lost detail. And you know what I got in response? Nintendo fanboys trying to flame bait and start a war with me over my opinion saying things like if you change the contrast and turn the brightness down it would look exactly like the 360 version. Now I come here find this comparison where the only real difference is the brightness level and people on here go out to say the Wii U Looks Much Better! My god I hate fanboys so much... The logic of some of these people on N4G is just unbearable. They should keep track of who to sign up on N4g lol like seriously. I lost a bubble because I was accused and marked as trolling even though I wasn't...

[RudeSole Devil]

Are you both blind?!?!?!?! the Wii U version looks way less detailed and WASHED OUT. Its has been confirmed that the Wii U only supports limited RGB range.. So at the SOURCE LEVEL, REPEAT SOURCE LEVEL, REPEAT SOURCE LEVEL, the Wii U will looked washed out unless you correct that with Photoshop or through your TV.. REPEAT SOURCE LEVEL..

[millzy102]

you can't Photoshop a game dude, its called Photoshop for a reason.

[Mikito11]

Ugh not this argument again... -.-

[Thepcz]

anyone who thinks the 360 comes close is insane. the difference is clear

wiiu- win

[That-Guy]

Actually it's current gen as the 8th generation of home consoles started with its release, regardless of its power.

[XboxInnovation]

Wii U wins, it's a beast of a machine, Reggie was right.

[porkChop]

They both look graphically the exact same. The only difference is the contrast on the Wii U is slightly better, but even then that could be fixed by having an in game contrast setting.

[Silly gameAr]

OOOo man. Looks like a new contender has entered the comparison battle.

[Nodoze]

Um what about the sound?? Some have stated the Wii U does not offer support for digital surround formats. Is this game in analog stereo???

[yewles1]

Wii U looks brighter, but less color. Limited RGB range in effect.

[SnakeCQC]

the lighting looks better on the wiiu version but image quality is identical which is unfortunate for the wiiu

[jjank11]

Jeez, when will this ever stop. If they did a direct port from the Xbox360 version to the PC, you are not going to see drastic differences. It all depends on the the engine to take advantage of the systems. Who cares anyhow, I still play NES and SNES games to entertain me and even some NES and SNES like games that have come out in the past few years. Its not all about the graphics, its about implementation, story and gameplay. Sheeple need to chill

[taquito]

its like this;

pc version sitting high atop the tallest mountain

then wii u way down in the small foothills, then 360 close by in the scrub brush, then ps3 way down in the swamp

this trend will continue

*felt like a topographical analogy

**@jjank above, no game is ever ported from 360 to pc, or from any console, all games are made on pc then ported to consoles, even halo 4, uncharted 3 ect are all made on pc, created, scripted, engines built, a.i. routines, all laid out on pc

that is why the pc version always looks a full generation or two beyond the console versions

full native 1080p, 1200p, 1440p, 1600p versus lowly 600p, 540p, 704p, 576p (all real native resolutions consoles use)

plus pc has DRASTICALLY further draw distance, real anti aliasing that actually works, v-sync(no screen tear) 60 frames, 120 frames, flawless performance...ect.....all games are made for and on pc and PORTED to consoles

[Neko608]

*yawn*

[animegamingnerd]

but i hear ac3 pc port is terrible

[kevnb]

pc gamers on forums are extremely picky, and for some reason inspect every game with fraps instead of just playing it

[MariaHelFutura]

"its like this;

pc version sitting high atop the tallest mountain

then wii u way down in the small foothills, then 360 close by in the scrub brush, then ps3 way down in the swamp

this trend will continue

*felt like a topographical analogy

**@jjank above, no game is ever ported from 360 to pc, or from any console, all games are made on pc then ported to consoles, even halo 4, uncharted 3 ect are all made on pc, c... #21
3h ago by taquito | View comment
as always, the pc version is the exemplary one, and the only one to really buy if you have the option, the jaggies are hideous on all consoles, the wii u has the least but the terrible console fxaa blur garbage after filters are almost just as bad

the screen tear, the pop-in, the muddy washed out textures, the bad framerates, all the usual console suspects are present and accounted for even with this "new" console

so it seems while the wii u is a st... #2
21h ago by taquito | View comment
ummmmmm???????????

"The same can be said of graphical refinement as there can be no doubt that each Final Fantasy has looked better than the previous incarnation (with the possible exception of the MMOs)."

FFXIV Maxed out on pc looks better than any Final Fantasy game ever made, author has either never played it maxed out, or is completely blind!

FFXIV Maxed out on pc looks better than any console game ever made!

1d 1h ago by taquito | View comment
its about $40 too high, you can already get a refurb wii with all features for $80

http://www.gamestop.com/wii... #56
1d 2h ago by taquito | View comment
always pc, always

consoles are for exclusives to that console only, the pc is version is ALWAYS at least 10x better graphics, performance and multiplayer

@nesDaze

you mean those console communities with screaming 12 year olds that last all of one year tops

pc games have legs, i still play crysis 1 online, ghost recon 2, rainbow six vegas 1, counter strike, starcraft 1, diablo 2, pc game communities last so much longer, and y... #3
1d 2h ago by taquito | View comment
ewwww......i wonder how many vhs players and pagers old too, were'nt thos things popular as well when the 360 launched way back in 2005 #16
1d 4h ago by taquito | View comment | Trolling
pretty poor list, i mean there's a lot of good games on there but nearly all are WAY better on pc;

The Elder Scrolls V: SKYRIM-about 1000x better on pc/mods/graphics

Battlefield 3-lowest possible graphics settings, 12v12 small maps, 704p or pc ultra graphics, 1080p, 1600p, 32v32 huge maps

Grand Theft Auto IV -pc version mods about 10x visual fidelity

Assassin’s Creed II - insanely better graphics and performance"

We get it. You LOVE the PC.

[hano]

I don't know why these Wii U graphics articles are relevant.
Just like the Wii, it didn't matter then, and it doesn't matter now.

What mattered was, does it/will it have good games that utilize the hardware and the controller.
The Wii missed the mark by not having good 3rd party support. If the Wii U does get that support then I'm sold.

[Neko608]

Wii was worth having for SMG/SMG2 and Zelda alone. Everything else I played on PS3.

I'll likely have a "PS4" in addition to my Wii U. Multiplats I'll have to weigh graphics (PS4) vs functionality of the Gamepad (Wii U). Gamepad could improve the experience of a game much more than a slight improvement in graphics.

[nintendoland]

brawl, goldeneye 007, mario kart wii, dk country, metroid, kirby games etc wii had some really great games

[Question_Mark]

It seems to me that the Wii U version has more realistic lighting. It looks a lot better than the 360 version, in my opinion.

[Yodagamer]

It's about on par with how the early Xbox to Xbox 360 ports were. Better lighting and such

[modesign]

the wiiU is suppose to be next gen but it looks like current gen quality, the wiiu is going to get butchered by xbox 720/ ps4

[e-p-ayeaH]

if only Wii U came out 3 years ago this would be justifiable...

[HalfNerdHalfAmazing]

We really gonna see how powerful the Wii u is when a new Zelda or metroid come out

[MasterCornholio]

I thought that the Wii Us graphics would be way ahead of the 360. But its the beginning of the Wii Us life and as a rule of thumb graphics will get better with time. But i honestly was expecting much better than this with the way that everyone was claiming that the Wii Us GPGPU would destroy the competition by bringing true 1080P games at 60FPS.

[Thepcz]

this the first time it has been proven the wiiu is clearly a lot more powerful.

and i am THE harshest critic.

but the images don't lie. the people saying they look identical are either deluded, blind or just trolling, because the wiiu version looks totally better.

the image looks natural in the wiiu version, the models are blatantly made up of more polygons, the lighting is better, the colour is better (more natural) ... basically, improved in every way.

this is great news for wiiu owners and anyone planning on getting a wiiu. - wiiu games DO actually look a lot more advanced than current gen games, even on release date.

also its amazing the game looks so much better when it was simply ported over and under time constraints. just imagine how much better it could have been with more time and optimisation.

im not buying the game, but if i did, i would definitely buy the wiiu version.

we can finally say ps3 and 360 are last gen!

hard to swallow for some, but the pics dont lie- wiiu clearly superior

[Soldierone]

Reading this I only have one question. Did Nintendo build a NEXT GENERATION console, or did they jump into THIS generation extremely late?

Barely competing with 360 just spells doom to me....you want the hardcore audience and know that PS4 and Xbox 3 are coming out soon, but instead you compete with the current generation?

Compared to 360 yeah it does look good, but IT SHOULD and it SHOULD look noticeably better out of the gate .....not "lets compare and see" better....

[PopRocks359]

How about you wait for some Wii U games that are built from the ground up as oppose to current generation ports that were developed in less than a year?

[Soldierone]

Then how come we can't do that for Vita? Everyone ignores Uncharted and jumps to doom articles because COD and a few fast developed titles are not that great....

The same will happen with PS4. "oh the first games suck!" but hey this is Nintendo so we are not allowed to say that.....When PS3 released it had Resistance, which was noticeably better and a good start....

All I'm saying is stop comparing the games, because overall its not a current generation console. If they want me to buy a WiiU then show me next generation and be noticeably better. I've yet to see that. If PS4 and Xbox 3 are the same way, I'll say the same thing.

[PopRocks359]

I never said you couldn't. The doom articles on here are ALWAYS bullshit, for both Sony and Nintendo.

People love negative press. This community in particular is ridiculously and stupidly guilty of it.

I'm not judging the Vita at all by its launch games. I KNOW it's quality hardware. However my argument is that the library doesn't cater to my interests right now. I will pick up a Vita when I know it's getting games I want.

[landhuman]

You guys don't seem to get what actually goes into a video game image.

The images you see are comprised of:
- Character Meshes
- Environment/level meshes
- Textures applied to those meshes
- Lighting models that shade the meshes

The key thing to realise here is that the world's most insane super computer 10 years from now with 32 parallel video cards would render exactly what you see above if the inputs are the same. That is - the same meshes, the same textures, the same lighting.

Ubisoft Montreal developed this game, including the Wii U version (I believe), not Nintendo. The only thing these images prove is that the Wii U version was not upgraded to utilised the more modern hardware available. In the details, you can see that this is true - shadow tessellation is an identical match, texture resolutions match. This is all in the game's assets.

Personally, I have no idea whether the Wii U is more powerful or not, or how much more (or less) powerful, but I do know that these images don't mean anything at all.

[Schawk]

Wii u looks more real, noticable difference, o yea i want this game on the wiiU

[Cyb3r]

I think that history is repeating its self again with Nintendo the Wii was only slightly more powerful than last gen and the Wii U is slightly more powerful than current gen. So overall = Wii<PS3 and 360.
WiiU<Xbox720 and PS4. Overall WiiU= inferior nextgen ports but great exclusives.

[Deku-Johnny]

I don't understand why everyone is saying, "Oh it looks better on Wii U but not good enough for me to spend $60 to buy it again" as though any game in the history of the industry has been worth buying on multiple consoles. And no your argument that the Wii U being next gen means it should look a lot better doesn't make sense. It's a port of a game that was way into development before they decided to port it. If the PS4/720 was out now and they ported it to those consoles it wouldn't look much different. Ports aren't a good way of telling how good a console is.

[Hicken]

"...as though any game in the history of the industry has been worth buying on multiple consoles."

Persona 4 says hi.

[IWentBrokeForGaming]

The EVER SO SLIGHT difference that people are bashing the Wii U for having over the 360 and PS3... is more than enough to bash PS3 versions over 360's versions and vice versa.

When Wii U has better graphics (even by extremely little) it's negated... but if this were just between 360 or PS3 it'd be an all out brag fest! What a damn joke!

Now for Wii U only being slightly better and it's a NEXT GEN console... I could see people bickering that it just don't blow the other versions out of the water.... but THIS IS A PORT and thus that don't hold any weight because of the fact it wasn't built specificly for Wii U (common sense)

[1upgamer99]

Most of you are all commenting on the Graphics looking a little better on Wii U, well its a port. What you SHOULD be focused on is the fact you can do so much more on Wii U via the gamepad WITHOUT PAUSING on the fly weapons switching,maps etc...that is where the Wii U stands out from the rest!

[younghavok]

I look at the best looking PS3 game to date, or the best looking 360 game to date... I have yet to see a PC game that looks far and away better than say, Uncharted 3, or Grant Turismo 5, or GoW, or Halo 4. Yes there are games that look better, easilly better, but this is on euper expensive hardware and for the amount people are paying, its not justfiable. Going off of what I've seen, I'm assuming the next console from MS and Sony will not be doing much more and not be destroying Wii Visually. Especially not on multiplats, where even today the PC which is supposedly generations ahead, isnt even doing. Blops 2 on PC doesn't look twice as good as the PS360 version, yet we're expecting the Wii U version too? Same with AC3. Why do we expect the Wii to do what even the infinitely more powerful pc isn't?

[ChipChipperson]

OH MY GOD! Did you see those images?!... one looks darker and the other looks brighter. Just play the game and shut up about what platform you play on.

[CouldHaveYelledUiiW]

I don't see much difference- except the fact the the WiiU screens are lighter, which maybe due to the other systems using darkness and shadow to reduce render loads and memory.

Either way it would not matter to me. I would rather play it on WiiU, however- not for the graphics but for the Snazzy controller (+Link and Samus)...

[Gamerita]

nintendo does NOT need more powerful console than Wii U to carry on its success through the next gen of console gaming,the power of the Wii U is more than enough for them to create 1st party games that will look unbelievably stunning.they will be fine for many years to come.actually Nintendo is going to kick a$$ for sure with the Wii U.

and so will the PS4. the only console i'm interested in & really look forward to buying. ;)

[portugamer]

I try really hard to understand how a Nintendo fan can be that proud of a Wii u game, like this,and others, when:

- this is a AAA huge,talented,experienced,skil led and ingenious studio, who don't need 10 years to master a new console like the so called developer-friendly Wii u; maybe they already used 80 or 90% of the Wii raw power, since there aren't 6 spus to throw some optimized code in, or like the 3 x 3.2ghz beast x360.

- x360 and the ps3 were released in 2005-2006, were drawed with 2003 hardware specs, with a 2002 DirectX 9, so basically, the games we have today, and 2013, are made with a 10 years old DirectX, and a 10 years old hardware specs. 10 years old.
When we see a last of us and god of war 4, and halo 4 and other games that will be released next year for the x360, and still, both consoles,despite the code being now(and since a good moment) fully optimized, they still have some power left, to give us games which are better and better.

- the first games released on both x360 and ps3 were already amazing. I remember how I was shocked while watching uncharted: drake's fortune cinematics, and suddenly, when I thought it was a cutscene, I moved the pad and realized all those graphics were in realtime. For a 1st game, it was incredible, at least, for me and many many people and reviewers. Now, I have read some reviews about 'zombiu', which ISN'T a port, and is a full game developed exclusively for the Wii u hardware, and I realize most websites didn't like its graphics, which look washed out, outdated, and don't seem to be running on a system that is supposed to exist until 2017, at least.

- the console, in Europe, costs like 350-400€, depending on taxes and country, and let me tell you, it isn't a cheap system.its quite expensive, actually, and for that price, someone who actually needs to work hard to buy it(and not the 8yo kid that gets one as a gift for playing Mario) will be hoping and expecting the system will blow away all the 'old' systems, which are in shelves for many many years. This hard-working employee is gonna spend a big amount of cash, and for sure, the first released games don't leave him with a lot of hope for the future, that's the deal.

[1upgamer99]

I am not so proud of what the port looks like. What I am proud of is the way BOPS2 and Assassins creed integrate the Gamepad. If you have not played BOPS2 or Assassins Creed you can not fully judge the difference in the game. All of these people are bent about a PORT that looks a little better on Wii U. What makes the difference is the way it plays. Flawless no pause gameplay. Bops2 having your maps displayed via gamepad or second player on the gamepad and one on the screen and those are just a few of the differences. I have BOPS 2 for PS3 and bought a Wii U, so just to see for myself if it was better I rented BOPS2 for Wii U, now I wish I had the Wii U version instead. BUT I wont buy it its not enough to justify that, it just makes me wish I would have waited a week.

[younghavok]

So are you saying that AC 3 looks bad? Because it isnt blowing the doors off of the Wii U it looks bad? Come on that makes no sense, cause this game and Blops 2 dont look that much better on the PC, which, to run this game at its best, would cost probably more than a Wii U. The logic in some of these comments is completely flawed. People talk about the PC blowing away consoles, yet even the PC isn't doing multiplats, designed with the 360 as the lead, much better. Some people really need to be realistic. AC3 looks good, regardless of the console your playing it on.

[RFornillos4]

first of all, we're talking about a port here. a port that was developed for other consoles first. secondly, nobody's saying it is the ultimate or definitive version, not even Ubisoft. in fact, Ubisoft mentioned that they are 100% the same. so it doesn't say anything about what the Wii U can do.

[metroid32]

Theres alot of fanboy reviewers as the wiiu versions of 90% of ports look far superior end of get a life ports dont even use the gpgpu just the cpu/ram ect.

[TheSaint]

Getting bored of this now, I'm not a fan of Ninty but give the Wii U at least 6 months to see what it can do.

[Schawk]

Wii u is lookin good runnin ports not even developed on this system.

[julian-sneijder]

a 2012 console vs a 2005 console?
pff

[scottd]

everyone here knows about photoshop and other such tools for tweaking pics...right? i never trust these comparisons or the video ones either, just a few tweaks and i can make ps3 look like ass compared to N64 :P

[Kennytaur]

I'm more interested in performance and draw distance.

[Felonycarclub8]

Oh finally no more ps3 versus 360 comparisons lol

[quantae06]

AC3!! I love this game and I have it on the Wii U. I played it at my friends house though. I still need to buy the console itself. I always buy games for the console before I get the console itself. It's my way of money managing a situation.

[quantae06]

The console war is just annoying these days. I used to enjoy when people would say something about the other consoles, then turn around and shut up and play the other consoles anyway. Good days! :D

[Tzuno]

Same graphic different colors and luminosity.

[DivineAssault]

This shouldnt even be debatable.. The wii u should smoke these 6-7 yr old machines.. Ya, i get that it just launched & is already looking good & can only get better but for a console launching at the end of 2012, it should easily be 1080p 60fps w games like this.. smh.. PS4/720 is gonna smoke wii u like a pack o kools

[PopRocks359]

A PC can be incredibly powerful, much more so than whatever the PS4 or Xbox 720 will be like. But a game will only run as well as it was developed for that platform.

This is a port sir. A hastily put together port at that. When you have a game that was built from the ground up on this platform AND it looks like shit, then we'll talk.

[lionelglitchy]

What you have to realise is that the WiiU version is in 60fps
whereas the xbox version is in 30fps.

also...the WiiU has just come out.
does anyone remember the first Xbox360 games?
look at the jump in graphics/
...just wait

[dani25pr]

I do not know but in my wii u looks much better than that picture have to do compare for yourself not by what they say what happens is that Sony and Microsoft are upset with wii u .....