Destiny: Graphics Are Different from Platform to Platform

NowGamer: Bungie president Harold Ryan says the 'graphics are different, platform to platform' for Destiny.

What isn't clear is whether this means between the PS4 and Xbox One (as is asked in the question Ryan's responding to) or between the next-gen and current gen versions.

[US8F]

That's good. Ps4 graphics vs. Xbox one graphics. May the best one win.

[Mystogan]

They didn't say it was the PS4 lol.

They obviously meant from the current generation (360/PS3) compared to the next (One/PS4).

The X1 and PS4 have comparable power.

http://www.videogamer.com/p...

[mario19]

Omg mystogan. You are very defensive. You used all your bubbles up posting the same thing

[thechosenone]

XB1 is sporting a weaker GPU, will only use 6 out 8 cores the other two will go to OS/Kinect; will only use 5 of the 8GB of RAM for games the rest will be taken by OS.

TRUTHFACT: MS having eSRAM yield problems on Xbox One, RUMOR:downclocking GPU
http://www.neogaf.com/forum...

[Caffo01]

comparable doesn't mean equal.. :P

[Montrealien]

After last gen being completly dominated by the WII in sales, are we really gonna start thinking that 2% power difference (completly made up number, but you get the point) is going to make a difference? come on people, we are better than that.

[AngelicIceDiamond]

OMG these dense ass fanboys...

The PS4 maybe 50% faster so lets make it sound like it will be night and day PS1 graphics X1 vs PS4 graphics super duper high end graphics.

Wow..

"The graphics are different, obviously, platform to platform."

From platform to platform use your your little brains this is a current and next gen game geniuses. So I would expect the game to look different and better on next gen consoles on X1 and PS4 than on PS3 and 360.

You can insert this same statement here regarding Watchdogs. "The graphics are different, obviously, platform to platform."

Whaaat? Reeeally? Oh yeah that's right Watch dogs engine designed to be scalable just like Destiny's.

baby steps fanboys, baby steps.

And its obvious a misleading headline for more hits. No where in his statement did he say PS4 will look different, nor imply look better than the X1.

You can mold and sculpt any kind of fanboy logical fiction you you all want. Its a misleading title.

@bzdine "Tretton said that during one of his post e3 interviews. Destiny looks better on PS4, most powerful and easy to develop for."

OMG did Sony really say that? You'd give in to any PR by Sony. Well damn MS said the same thing about its games also.

So it has to be true right, Right? Why in the world would Sony say otherwise?

Fanboys don't know nothing, nothing at all...

[MysticStrummer]

"Fanboys don't know nothing, nothing at all..."

You just said fanboys know something.

; )

[BallsEye]

Yep, but of course sony fanboys want to believe it's about ps4. How disappointed they'll be. You guys are making fools of yourselves. This site became hilarious.

[UNGR]

It's the game that matters, not the graphics. When did graphics matter? Sure they're nice, but it's all about gameplay. I would rather have both versions be functional than be pretty.

[SpinalRemains]

Me too, man.

Hey if you want to play a fantastic-playing game, download Vanquish from the PSN store if you haven't played it yet. Its free and its a total pisser to play. Very fluid and all around fun.

It has the perfect mixture of character cheese and great gameplay. Now it's free :-D

[Why o why]

Not for me....if that was the case I wouldn't be spending money on a new systems. If I didn't want better graphics, amongst every other improvement, I would of stuck with the ps2 and many wouldn't be talking about next gen consoles.

Graphics alone don't make a game but they sure as h*ll improve many of them. Good graphics + physics + story ....is better than only having 2 of the 3 depending on the game type obviously.

[Montrealien]

having a comment like that get 4 dissagrees and 0 agrees reminds me how shit this N4G community can be. Lots of great people with balanced opinions, but a crap tonne of people ruled by hate.

wait I take that back, a half dozen rotten people with many accounts.

@spinal I bought Vanquishe on my 360 the day it came out, great game, glad more people can enjoy that gem. :)

@why oh Why

gameplay>story>graphics and I will takegood gameplay and good graphics over good graphics and good stroy anyday.

[Why o why]

Way to miss the point montrealien. I wasn't using '>' because I wasn't putting them in any order even thought I stupidly forgot gameplay, I was just saying I would prefer all features if possible ie the last of us. Of course there are games where only gameplay is needed, tetris, puzzle fighter, or story like ico or whatever. A healthy mix of the 4 would be great. Thing is the most important improvements, from a hardware standpoint, from gen to gen are those to the physics, graphics and AI. I'm not sure where the hate or dislike for better graphics or the celebration of them is coming from. Do you still rock a crt or something....smh

[Montrealien]

I was just pointing out that two together is just fine as long as gameplay is one of them.

[jmac53]

If I am spending $400 - $500 on a new console, I expect some damn good graphics.

[hadouken007]

Graphics always matter, because no one is buying these big screen TVs with the best picture quality for Nothin, though game play is first in my book but Yeah I doubt anyone's still using an 13'' TVs or slightly larger, and nowadays any gamer has a TVs just for gaming.

[jmc8888]

Except you're going to have the same game, and the worst looking one is on the Xbox One which happens to be more expensive.

At least you'll be able to see that's it looks poorer only if your and MS's internet is working, and Microsoft via the Kinect will be able to tell if you're happy or not.

[BLAKHOODe]

Graphics are the backbone of modern gaming. Why do you think next-gen consoles have so much RAM? The majority of it is for graphics. That's why we pay hundreds of $$$ to have the latest consoles.

Don't get me wrong - game play and innovation is important, too, but you can get that playing old NES games.

[MizTv]

Is this game on pc?
If not I think the best version will be ps4

[torchic]

they are "considering" a PC version

[Simon_Brezhnev]

Probably means between PS4 to PS3 in the interview.

[s8anicslayer]

And being that they showed the game running on the PS4 I'm guessing that it looks better on the PS4. Just a hunch

[Heartnet]

It will look identical if the developers are smart economically..

THere is little point creating 2 seperate versions of the game for near enough same spec Console, as it would be a waste of money unless Sony paid em to do it.

They probz means for current and next gen console.

[limewax]

@Heartnet

They won't be making separate version of the game, that would be ridiculous. They also won't look identical either.

They will optimize the code across the platforms and see what can fit into what systems, not unlike this gen where sometimes AA may be in one version but missing in another, just this time it will be a more exaggerated gap.

They never have built separate version unless they literally rebuild the game from the ground up. It's literally just optimization and turning the settings up.

[Ju]

In all honesty, I don't actually care if it looks better. What I have seen so far it looks just freaking awesome. The best video I've seen was the behind curtain presentation from Bungie themselves - not so much the quality, but because it is a full hands on at Sony's "dark room":

https://www.youtube.com/wat...

Jump to 2:10 and listen what he's saying. Most impressive that he actually turns around and shows the world which just looks incredible.

[thezeldadoth]

sony trolls. its gonna be another 5 years of looking at lens of truth articles to spot the minuscule differences between the games, with very obvious differences between the ps4/xbox one tier, and the PC.

[insomnium2]

Well since it was the x360 people who laughed at PS3 for the lousy ports it got and used LOT it is guaranteed that we will hear all about PS4's better graphs. Ain't payback a bi*ch?

[thezeldadoth]

payback to who? I owned both consoles and haven't played either one of them in over a year. I don't know why you guys need "payback" and all that. What the hell is with this war between two mildly outdated electronic boxes.

[LoveSpuds]

@liorishot
"I expect multi plats to be better on the PC like they have always have with graphic settings, no limit on resolution, mods and no limit on framerate."

Who the hell mentioned PC's in this article? I have a pretty sweet gaming rig but have never felt the need to be a complete bellend and mention it in articles about consoles.

[Doctor_Freeman]

"'Graphics Are Different' Between PS4 And Xbox One"

Have they ever been the same?

[JohnS1313]

The PS4 definitely should have the better graphics. All of that fast RAM will make a big difference.

[Doctor_Freeman]

I'm sure graphics will look good, what I'm hoping for is a great all around game.

I was hoping with a new gen comes new game development philosophies, but it looks like "graphics" is still #1.

[showtimefolks]

PC
PS4
Xbox one
Xbox 360/ps3

I hope more developers actually take what each console does best and run with it, I know each developer isn't gonna get bungie sort of time and resources but I don't want to see the same exact games on every system

If ps4 is more powerful than take advantage of that

Anyway can't wait

This is borderlands with loot, much better story hopefully and a much better,bigger diverse world

[RedHawkX]

ps4 already won then lol. not only will ps4 version look the best but you will be able to sell it when you are done with it or let your friends borrow it so they can get into the series and buy the game later. ps4 is the only next gen console choice. greatness awaits

[Triforce079]

Problem with devs always treating microsoft and sony like their just the same is what makes most the games lackluster in my eyes they make games with lower frame rates and hardly and colour just to show better graphics and all you end up with is the same games over and over.

I really hope Wiiu just sits back and carry's on getting special 3rd party games like Beyonetta2 ect and the best 1and 2nd party support that would suit me fine i'm sick of all of EA's yearly sports games now anyway a year comes around quick these days.

[fermcr]

I think they might be referring to last gen consoles and next gen consoles.

As for Destiny, I'm only interested in a PC version. I like Mouse and Keyboard for my FPS's.

Would be great if next gen consoles supported USB Keyboard and Mouse.

[Triforce079]

I know they mean last and nextgen,you cant put a dx11 capable console like wiiu with lastgen ?? just i'm sick of most of these shooters and yearly sports games with updates ect these days how's about just a $20 dlc pk every year that updates all the stuff you normally get in a retail copy,and every 3 years a proper improvement in AI and graphics ect for retail ??

[Walker]

Of course, PS4 version will be better in terms of graphics !

[The Meerkat]

And probably frame rate too, which is more important.

[UNGR]

Hypothetical here. If, lets say, Call of Duty: Ghosts runs at 60 frames per second on the PS4, and 60 frames per second on the Xbox One, which one runs at a higher frames per second? Oh that's right, they're the same. That's about as silly as a pound of lead weighing more than a pound of feathers. The only version of a game that would ever get a higher frame rate is a PC version of a very demanding game, compared to a console version. IE Battlefield 3 on the PC, VS the PS3, and 360 versions. Console wise they'll be nearly identical. If one starts getting special treatment fans of the other machine are going to be furious.

[The Meerkat]

Unless when things get busy the PS4 stays at 60FPS and the XBone drops to 45FPS.

One may have torn frames etc. Look at Darkisers 1, the 360 tore frames all over the place and had lots of slow down. The PS3 was fine.

[MizTv]

Is it 30 or 60 fps on ps4?

[Heartnet]

@ the meerkat

u do realise they lock the framerate so it cant drop? well if the develeopr is decent.

and darksiders on ps3 was not fine xD it had issues to :P and it was because of the bad programming and not because it was to graphical immense

lots and lots of testing is done to achieve this.. aka max effects on screen possible etc

[Metfanant]

@Heartnet

you do realize youre completely wrong about "locking" the framerate on the vast majority of games right??

look at a Digital Foundry, or Lens of Truth comparison...say what you want about each sites biases, but the hard numbers are not debatable...rarely do games (especially ones that push limits) stay locked at their target framerate...

when the game engine starts to choke (for whatever reason) you get dropped frames, or torn frames...

[jmc8888]

Don't forget resolutions.

PS4 will be able to keep things at or closer to 1080p.

Xbox one will have to be lower.

PS4 900/1080p at 60 FPS
One 720/900p at 30 or 60 FPS

PS4 will have better visuals with the power for a notch higher in textures.

Expect higher AA.

Expect more of the DX11 features such as tessellation.

Now if you had a PC the last four years, you know what to expect.

I once had an ATI 5850, which is more powerful than an Xbox One.

It gave me basically medium settings at 40 FPS down to 20's in Battlefield 3.

Then I got a GTX 670, and it went up to ultra at 60 FPS, at 1080p (same res as earlier) with a few slow downs to like 53 FPS.

0.8 TFLops would be a disaster. Even 1.2 pretty much is.

Remember people some PC's will push 15 TFLops this year.

[Mystogan]

http://www.videogamer.com/p...

No its not.

[Bgibbs]

Comparable =/= the same. Sure you can compare the fact that they both have an AMD gpu with 8 gb of RAM. But when you get into the specifics of the parts used, the PS4 is the clear winner.

[sashimi]

Get ready for PS4 multiplat footage representing all of gen 8.

PS4 has better and more ram fact!
PS4 has better GPU with 50% more power fact!
but they are comparable? lol

[Thunderhawkxbox]

How do u know from early dev kit Microsoft could change a spec anytime they wanted so stop talking crap

[Heartnet]

lol that means jack if they dont max it out 100% on every game ever.

Hell even now devs state not all the power of ps3 has been used..

I doubt early lauch titles will even reach 75%...

My Pc has more ram does that mean my copy of CoD will look better? Ofc not lol..

ps4 multiplat will look identical to the X1 as developers and publishers are smarter than people like you :) dont waste resources on petty things like that

[Metfanant]

@ Thunderhawkxbox

No, MS cannot change spec at this point without setting themselves back probably a year...its WAY too far along on the game to change just about any of the major hardware components...unless of course they want to push the launch back to late 2014...

@Heartnet

you really don't understand how games work do you??...

ALL games...i repeat ALL games use 100% of the power of both the PS3 and 360...what games do NOT use 100% of is potential...because as time goes on developers become more efficient at coding...let me explain this to you...

you have to think of the "power" of a console as a bucket...and your game is going to go inside the bucket, and its different assets (code) will be represented by the stuff you put in the bucket...if your game spills out of the bucket you will have framerate drops, and torn frames, and other performance problems

launch games: The bucket is filled with large rocks...100% of the power is being used...but its not very efficient, you cant fit a lot of large rocks in the bucket, and there is wasted potential...

2nd gen games: The bucket is filled with smaller rocks...still 100% of the power, but you've gotten better at writing your code...more rocks now fit in the same amount of power...

3rd gen games: The bucket is filled with gravel...still same 100% but you've improved greatly over even the last game...

4th gen games: The bucket is filled with sand...console still has the same power...but you've nearly maxed out the potential of the hardware...the power has not changed, but you are now able to do things that might have been thought impossible with launch or 2nd gen games...

so on and so fourth...

as for the games looking identical...they often do not look identical this generation...close, and in some cases identical..but there are often minor differences in assets and technical areas...and often there are differences in performance as well (native resolution, or framerate)...

it will be the same this generation...the Xbone will likely struggle a little bit to keep as steady of a framerate as the PS4...OR it will render at a slightly lower native resolution and be upscaled...or you can tone down lighting effects, or use less AA...or something along those lines...

nothing game breaking, but the differences will be there...

[Prcko]

good news

[brave27heart]

Difference will be minimal on multiplats, once Naughty Dog enter the fray though...

[torchic]

Naughty Dog, Polyphony, Sony Santa Monica.

take your pick.

[Heartnet]

Naughty Dog yes but Polyphony are the same as the people who made forza... you can argue the details but in game footage of games are identical in terms of graphics imho

[MizTv]

Playing the last of us and I keep thing what can nd do on the ps4?!

[MooseWI]

Hopefully PS4.. since that's what I am getting it for, but if it's Xbox One congrats to you guys. Graphics don't move my gameplay really.

[Heartnet]

THey dont on many gamers but in these parts of n4g people make it out that graphics make games... not ya know the storytelling or the design of the game..

[Metfanant]

graphics dont make games...but if youre talking multiplat games then the story and gameplay is the same...so the comparison then becomes the graphics...

if im going to plunk down $60 for a game...i want the version thats going to look/perform better...

[jmc8888]

No, but the difference between Xbox One and PS4 users buying the same game is this.

PS4 buyers got their system for $100 less

PS4 buyer gets better graphics

Xbox One guy gets restrictions, spying, and less...and it was all 100 percent knowable from day 1.

You're choosing crappier gameplay and paying more for it, meanwhile letting restrictions make you jump through hoops all the while Kinect is watching and laughing at you.

Personally I want to see the Kinect file for how the users mood reads the first time their console can't connect to Microsoft's Borg Queen center.

[Benchm4rk]

@jmc888

Since when has anything been said where the ps4 will have better graphics. Yes it has more power and theoretically should have better graphics but there is no proof which one is better. How about we all just wait til next year and decide which one looks better. Cause we all know once the consoles come out there will be tons of side by side comparisons on n4g, gamespot , ign etc etc. Then you can all come back on here and actually have proof. Not that it would matter. Come november/december if there is proof the xbox version is better all you fanboys will come out and say microsoft paid them and so forth. There is no convincing fanboys

[Crillvirus81]

I bet you won even notice it only when you compare it to last gen like ps3 to ps4 etc

[jmc8888]

Having both there were some differences. Graphically not a huge difference, but many times frame rate there was.

Consequently I bought 360 games instead of PS3.

It's going to be worse this time, except PS4 will have the lead and the Xbox One will have the crap ports.

But the power difference is pretty massive.

If Microsoft DOESN'T downclock it's at least a 50 percent lead.

If Microsoft lowers 1.2 TFlops to 0.8 as has been rumored, that pushes the Sony's lead from 50 percent more power to 125 percent more power.

Because 1.8 vs. 0.8 = 1.25 or 125 percent.

Xbox One graphics won't be horrible.

But they will be behind. The gap will be bigger than last generation.

..and the console that came out at the same time, with no new found disc technology, that costs $100 more, will be the one delivering sub par gameplay.

[Crillvirus81]

I'm not getting a Xbox one so think I'm a fan with that being said its comes down to the games ps3 was the strongest last gen and look what happened xbox got the best games while ps3 got lazy ports so power means nothing....I personally think wii u is going to beat them all that's just me ...1 its cheaper.. 2 they got Mario ,Zelda , donkey kong, pikmin etc and they all coming out in time for the holidays remember they sold more then the launches then xbox and ps3 with out no games imagine when there games are there they will sell more then any title on Xbox and ps4 ..and 3 ms and Sony wont be able to even keep up up with demand they will maybe only ship a millions units in the first 2 shipments so they will be sold out everywhere leaving plenty of people ready to spend money this holiday so a wii u will look very good to them ...and 4 a price cut we all know its coming right before the ps4 and Xbox come out ....but like I said its about the games and no body sells more then Mario lol and I still think Xbox will get better games then ps4 cause Microsoft loves to play people off to make exclusives all the time but I know for a fact ps4 first party games are going to look way better and day of the week the ps4 is a beast when it comes to power lol

[kwyjibo]

Good.

One of the things that always worries me is that developers just aim for the lowest common denominator.

[Mystogan]

Wait what's good?

They didn't say which one has better graphics.

http://www.videogamer.com/p...

[MariaHelFutura]

Fact: The PS4 specs are better than the Xbox One.

[Corpser]

^^^. And the better specs is useless on multi plat games unless developers use it

Multi platform developers don't care which platform you buy the game for, do you expect them to spend much extra time to make one look better?

[MRMagoo123]

they dont need to say which will have better graphics because it is f@cking obvious you twonk, the ps4 has better specs and will perform better no matter what you think, It will be proven in games frame rates and also in things like pop up.Multiplats will perform better on PS4 if they dont something is very very wrong.

[Kenshin_BATT0USAI]

I'm guessing it's the PS4 version. Mainly because it sounds like they're using the PS4 as the lead platform and showing your game off on a poorer looking version wouldn't be good PR.

[kwyjibo]

It'll be the unannounced PC version.

[Kenshin_BATT0USAI]

Well, if it does come for PC, yes that'll easily be the definitive version and I'll have to cancel my preorder!

[Mystogan]

http://www.videogamer.com/p...

Both have comparable power.

PS4's power has been greatly exaggerated by PS fanboys.

[Kenshin_BATT0USAI]

Not what I was getting at. Spec-wise, yes they are very close. But platform lead usually determines which version has superiority in regards to visual fidelity.

My thoughts are just usually logical deduction. I've no actually idea if I'm right here though xD

[SpinalRemains]

I don't think greatly exaggerated. I think it's been acknowledged for sure, but not greatly.

[Thunderhawkxbox]

Yes of Course Sony fans they act like a blind and thick person they think they know about everything

[Metfanant]

comparable =/= equal...

the PS3 and 360 have comparable power...but the 360 does multiplats better...and the PS3 does exclusives better...

[BattleTorn]

I'm guessing it is the PS4 and Xbox One versions, when compared to the Xbox 360 and PS3 versions.

[Mikelarry]

apparently the power of cloud computing will improve the graphics on the xbox one /s

[MWong]

I can't tell if that was a joke or you were being serious.

I say just wait to see when they both come out. For sure current gen won't even compare to the next-gen versions.

I don't care I pre-ordered it for the PS4 at GameStop after watching the E3 demo.

[Honest_gamer]

with the ps4 being more powerful i expect ps4 to have better graphics and theres no excuses this time since it will be like developing for a less powerful pc

[Supermax]

Cloud cloud cloud you don't think Sony has the ability to add servers for cloud when needed,it's the hardware that matters first and always.

[gazgriff2k12]

Destiny graphics look like ID tech 5 to me if they are streaming the textures like rage there could be a big difference in graphic due to ps4's greater bandwidth allowing for higher res textures

[Trevonn]

You missed the question mark from the source articles title. Stop deceiving people so your post can catch a lot of heat.

[SpinalRemains]

Clouds will make the One version miles ahead of any PS4 game.

MS mandates online so that we can all benefit from the wonder that is the digital cumulonimbus!

[bonafide732]

Destiny is an always online connected game to my understanding so technically PS4 can use the cloud too

[KillrateOmega]

The PS4 has cloud computing capabilities as well:

http://www.polygon.com/2013...

[Master-H]

You guys seriously still gon on about that cloud b.s ? lol

[resi5]

Wow I've actually found someone that buys into Microsofts crap about cloud computing

[solidboss07]

Of coarse games should run much better on PS4, its not just the individual performance of the CPU's, GPU's, and System Memory that confirm this, but the fact that PS4 is more intelligently put together.
But I dont expect games such as Destiny or MGS5 to show this. I hope that games spanning the 4 consoles across 2 generations run equally well on PS3/3Shitty (joking), and PS4 /XB None (joking again).
True Nextgen titles should be able to exploit the greater performance of PS4. And even if nextgen multi-platform games run identically on both machines, so what? Sony's first and second party developers will definitively show that 50% difference in real world performance. (in a cheaper console......... in a better piece of hardware that is somehow smaller........... if any games do disappoint then just trade them in, or give to a friend...........ect).

[Fishy Fingers]

"What isn't clear is whether this means between the PS4 and Xbox One"

A direct contradiction to your headline then. Another quality submission designed to cluster f*** the comment section.

[MysticStrummer]

As if the comment section needed help doing that.

; )

[MontyQ]

but but but...Microsoft has the cloud all that untapped RAWWWWWWWWWWWWWW power waiting in the heavens to rip a hole in the back panel of the PS4....so a friend of a friend of a friend told me

[True_Samurai]

No one can deny cloud power now. Even Sony themselves said it was possible. So yeah Xbox one cloud power is gonna blow ps4 out of the park

[Smoovekid]

Sony has Gaikai.

[OC_MurphysLaw]

but but but but...he is talking about the PS3 and 360 versions looking different. **sigh**

[BattleTorn]

How can people disagree????

Destiny is releasing on PS4, X1, PS3, and X360.

I'm more than positive that by different "platform to platform" he means current to next-gen.

[OrionNoctis]

People lets chill cause MS might play dirty by jus allowing games releasing on Xbone if both versions are similar , with the bunch of people who dont like consumer rights around if that cable box sells might be profitable for devs go along with MS...the exclusives will do the talking tho...

[OC_MurphysLaw]

Just to clear the air..I am pretty confident Bungie is saying this so those that buy a PS3 or 360 version are not fooled into thinking they will get the quality of what was shown at E3. Noway will the 360 or PS3 versions look as good as the stage demo.

[JAMurida]

Isn't the title kinda misleading?

He never specifically says X1 to PS4, just "platform to platform". That could mean 360 - PS4 for all we know.

[OC_MurphysLaw]

Of course that is what he is talking about. No way in hell will the PS3 or Xbox 360 versions have the quality of the PS4/Xbox One versions.

[NeoTribe]

It will prolly be a roll reversal this gen where ps4 games look and/or run better than xbox one. First party ps4 titles on the other hand will prolly rival that of high end pcs for a few years, give or take.

[Belking]

destiny is a connected game so xbox-one could have he edge here.

[Hicken]

And an elephant could pilot a space shuttle...

[Belking]

So can can a monkey....lol

[DivineAssault]

Devs have more ram & a little more power to work with on PS4.. 7GB vs 5GB is a significant difference when developing games..

[MultiConsoleGamer]

I imagine they might look a bit better on PS4 considering the superior hardware and sony's new friendship with Bungie.

Too bad Destiny looks like a boring, generic halo-lite.

[PositiveEmotions]

Well the ps4 has a bit of better specs so im assuming the ps4 has slightly better graphics but than again i could be wrong

[Sevir]

Given that Sony partnered with Bungie and Acti, the PS4 is the lead platform, so I believe that their engine rendering is a powerful but scalable one being lead on the PS4 and scaled to every other platform.

The footage for Destiny looks incredible, the lighting especially is incredibly well done. And I'm thrilled that the PS4 is being primed as the version to show off.

[SITH]

"The Xbox 360 will be the lead development platform for the first Destiny game, with a version also set for the console’s successor, referred to in the contract as the “Xbox 720.” Based on technological and financial feasibility, a PlayStation 3 version of the first game is also planned for 2014."

http://www.ps3trophies.org/...

http://www.latimes.com/ente...

Take particular note of the source(s). Now please, show me a credible source stating the PS4 is the lead platform for Destiny. Not some random forum assumptions based off of no evidence.

[Sevir]

Keep in mind the time of that article was released last year. There is No way Bungie would lead development of a game built to be next gen on a last gen platform. Also the terms of that contract when bungie signed with acti was to be exclusive with the Xbox 360 and "Xbox 720" for a year with sequels showing up on Sony platforms afterwards...

Obviously the Xbox 720 is the Xbox One, and Sony has announced and exclusive partnership between Activision and Bungie to associate the game with the PlayStation brand as well long term evolution of the Destiny IP and PS. That's why DESTINY is showing up Day and Date on the the PS4 and PS3 as well as the Xbox one and Xbox 360.

Why on earth was the game shown off and demonstrated on the PS4 and not the Xbox one? Why was the only playable version on PS4 at E3..? And why did Andrew house announce the exclusive partnership between Sony, Bungie and Activision? And Ofcourse why was Bungie present at Sony's Reveal and Not MS? Shit changes and contracts get altered..

Sony wouldn't pay for a partnership of exclusive content and brand Ip association to have them demonstrate and lead the development of said Ip on a Rival platform... Look at the obvious and stop linking to Old articles referencing the The Xbox One as Xbox 720... Your rebuttal lost credit when you linked that.

[SITH]

Money IS the answer. This is a business after all and the ultimate goal. Not some feel good event born from charity. And yes, I know full well what kazuo Hiarai said about Sony paying for exclusives. Unlike you, I don't eat everything Sony tosses out and take it as scripture.

I knew you could not substantiate your lead platform claim with evidence, thus proving you did not pull it out of your tail. But as expected, it has crap all over it.

[quenomamen]

Developers and how far or how short they push the hardware will be even more evident this next gen. There wil be multiplat games that will be shine on PS4, and there will be those that will beidentical and there will the wtf ones that will be bought and paid for by MS and will be gimped on the PS4, yea Im looking at you Infinity Ward, Treyarch.

[SatanSki]

"Destiny: 'Graphics Are Different' Between PS4 And Xbox One'"

"What isn't clear is whether this means between the PS4 and Xbox One"

Someone could ban this idiot for posting such idiotic tittle? Or maybe there is a way to filter his submisions out?

[BattleTorn]

Tell me about...

Anyone ever think by "platform to platform" - he means "PS4/X1 compared to the PS3/X360"

Horrible submissions, SMH!

[o-Sunny-o]

This time around Xbox users will get ports. PS4 wins! ^~^

[isyourhouseonfire]

The XBOX ONE graphics definitely better but I don't think that's a good reason to rule out a PS4 purchase as well. Remember, the XBOX ONE is built for real, hardcore, gaming while the PS4 fills many other entertainment needs in the living room. Buy them both!

[VitaOwner]

I don't disagree with your assessment but I think you accidentally put PS4 where Xbox One should have been written. As soon as you fix that, your statement will be better.

[windblowsagain]

I hope you were joking.

Right now, XBONE has 1tflop.

PS4 has 1.8tflops.

Not to mention a better CPU, yes both 8cores. But not the same. Sony has already confirmed it has totally tweaked the CPU and GPU.

[badkolo]

you know the tf of x1 how?? cause i cant find officalll proof of that nor can anyone else.

[GamersHeaven]

Get use use to this not only is PS4 more powerful all multiplatforms will run and look better #dealwithit

[reko]

oh ya? do you work for bungie?

[isyourhouseonfire]

Nope, just a respected industry insider with access to these things.

[reko]

doubt it.

[VitaOwner]

This is just a nice way of saying that the PS4 version looks superior.

[listenkids]

Someone help me out here;

"Destiny: 'Graphics Are Different' Between PS4 And Xbox One'"

"What isn't clear is whether this means between the PS4 and Xbox One (as is asked in the question Ryan's responding to) or between the next-gen and current gen versions"

...

[likeaboss302]

I wouldn't be surprised that multi-platform Xbox One and PS4 games look identical on both systems outside native rendering resolution. I have a feeling more Xbox One games will be 720P instead of 1080P on the PS4.

[isyourhouseonfire]

The current XBOX already does 1080P on most games. Don't expect MS to take a step backwards. The real question is if Sony can step up to 1080p from the PS3's capabilities.

[jXales]

interesting. could make diverse things blue tintish on ps4 and greenish on boneX?

[Organization XII]

I think it's a pretty safe bet at this point that Microsoft has managed to astound skeptics with its newly unleashed flagship console the Xbox One. With its excellent addition of 8GB of RAM, along with a Blu-ray drive, as well as a native 64-bit architecture, a 500GB onboard hard drive, HDMI in and out (including passthrough capabilities for use with your existing home theatre setup), 802.11n Wi-Fi as well as an 8-core CPU and USB 3.0 connectivity, the Xbox One is a truly fitting introduction to the next-generation of console gaming. Having that a given, its pretty much a no-brainer that Destiny would be the definite version for which a true hardcore gamer should get his/her hands on. XBOX FOREVER.

[vmartin12]

"Having that a given, its pretty much a no-brainer that Destiny would be the definite version for which a true hardcore gamer should get his/her hands on."

How do you logically come to that conclusion?

The only difference between what you mentioned and a PS4 is the HDMI passthrough.

And PS4 goes beyond Xbox One hardware wise in a few areas..

Regarding the article,
From a LOGICAL view... PS4 should be the better looking game. It uses the same overall architecture as the One.. & then goes beyond the One w/ GDDR5 Memory & the stronger GPU.

[LoveSpuds]

Wow, M$ really have you brainwashed fella!!!

[buynit]

I hope they use each console to its own potential, like they should have this gen

[kevnb]

why does everyone assume the ps4 will be better performance wise? Dev tools and real world performance matter.

[GamersHeaven]

Both Xbone and PS4 have the same architecture meaning do ports to either or console will be breeze.PS4 has the superior ram and GPU also 7 Gigs of GDDR5 and 100% of the GPU for games VS 5Gigs DDR3 on xbone and only 90% of it GPU will be available for games.

[badkolo]

again, you know this how, show me actuall specs form x1 released by ms , cause we cant find the crap everyone keeps spewing. or are you people braindead to think they would release a inferior console

[MRMagoo123]

@badcolo

They released an inferior console last time why wouldnt they this time. Dont you remember MS saying at the conference they didnt aim for the highest graphics lol you are so blind its not funny. Do you think for a second that if MS had the more powerful or equal console they wouldnt have said that by now? I am gonna love bringing up all your stupid comments when the "official" specs come out (tho every rumour has been correct so far)

[jdktech2010]

They showed it off on PS4 first? Why would a dev show the crappy version of their game?

[EditorAtGNG]

So far, the game's been shown on PC and it looks incredible... so... uh.

[WeskerChildReborned]

Wonder which one will have the best graphics....i'm still going with PS4 regardless.

[worldwidegaming]

Microsoft has way more experience and manpower in dealing with PC hardware/software as well as a lot of money.
(more than Sony.)
I am going with PS4 even if the graphics are better on the xbone.

[glenn1979]

good lord whit these stupid fanboys, jugde the fucking game when it come out bunch of pussies in here,ps4 is more powerfull xbox1 is more powerfull ,its all shit it doesn't matter who is the most powerfull ,in the end is always about the games the fucking games

[SITH]

Especially if all you play on is one console for the next ten years of destiny's projected support life cycle.

[glenn1979]

bla bla bla bla

[Relientk77]

Can't wait for Destiny, want it for PS4

[MasterD919]

Bungie does quality work. I'm sure it will be enjoyable either way.

But I am interested in seeing a direct comparison.

[MikeyDucati1]

Now THAT is classy. You don't add fuel to the console war crap.

[Truthandreason]

PS4 should always win the multiplatform games plain and simple, the CPUs are the same and the GPUs both come from AMD with very similar architecture, but the PS4 has around 40% more SPUs. Plus the Ram difference, PS4 has ram tuned for best performance while MS picked up the cheapest bulk DDR3 they could find and tried to use a bandaid (ESRAM cache) to try to help with the speed problem.

Even if Graphics looked identical PS4 could always run at higher FPS.

Using common PC architecture made comparisons very simple this gen.

PS4 AAA exclusives will eventually show that the PS4 has quite a bit more power under its belt. Xboxone will still look pretty good though graphically, theres lots of power there too, but PS4 is just going to be a lot easier to push 1080p/60fps high detail games for developers.

[Neko_Mega]

Odds are PS4 will look better then the Xbox One's. I only say this because, look who they were with Feb.

So I wouldn't be shock if they are pushing the PS4, but thats just a guess.

[KingKevo]

I'll have to say this in all caps: AS IF WE DIDN'T KNOW THAT ALREADY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[GamePeace]

Yes, "and there is a difference between the content of Ps4 and Xbox One", exclusive Ps4 content for Destiny.

[LiarasBoobs]

I reallllllllly hope this game releases on PC.

[Ragthorn]

I really want this on PC, but if it doesn't come to PC then I'll still get it on the PS4. If it was on PC then graphics would naturally look best on the PC (if they port it well), but between XBone and PS4, definitely PS4 would win.