Bethesda Did Jack up PS3's Oblivion

Looks like the folks at Bethesda Game Studios done a good job enhancing Oblivion for the Playstation 3, the textures are crisper, both up close and off in the distance (thanks to a re-worked LOD system) the lighting on the weapons is far better and it seems like the pop-in distance has been upped a few notches.

[PSN Starfleets]

Some of the pics of the PS3 version are alot sharper than that of the 360 in comaparison.

But then, in some of the images, the PS3 version looks washed out, lacking colour in comparison to the 360 version.

[xfrgtr]

THANK YOU,tell that to Themart and he's going to tell you that a "fictional" graphical patch for 360 is coming,hahahahahaha!!!!!!

[fjtorres]

Do you mean the "fictional" version 1.2 Oblivion patch that was released last night over XBOX Live and that I played on for two hours yesterday?
That "fictional" patch?

[BIGBAER]

Seriously, I thought Oblivion was beautiful before, but WOW!!! The lighting, colors and textures are improved greatly! I can hardly believe how much better the patch made everything look.

I can say this: the side-by-side comparison was was not made with the upgraded 360 version. No way! I watched that video very closely; the updated 360 version I have on my HDTV now is far, far better than either of the comparitive views: the old 360 version and the new PS3!

Amazing improvement!

[Bowie fan]

I told this guy yesterday that the 360 patch was out. Why do PS3 fanboys only hear what they want to hear?

[bigmack]

They just proved that they did better. Even with the new update for the 360, PS3 still looks better.... in your face..

[dachiefsman]

@bigmack you know what your right....I am sure that my experience would have been much improved if I would have played it on a PS3....I mean there is obviously a huge difference and not being able to see the grit on a brick really sucks.....

But wait I didn't have to wait year and a couple months to play the game...AND the story is exactly the same!

[nambo]

Those pictures were posted yesterday. They released the 360 and PC tweaks today so the pictures are not comparing the PS3 to the 360 with the upgrade.

[BIGBAER]

Better than the un-patched, upgraded 360 version. Not better than the patched version however... not as good in fact. Close... but not quite there.

[Robotz Rule]

Thanks GaMr,I'm going to go out and buy it tomorrow,because I'm too busy playing Motorstorm today.

[ThaGeNeCySt]

well what do people expect bethesda to do with a year + extra dev. time? lol

[Black Republican]

holy macro
what a big difference...

anyway you all can say this and and that, but of course they had time to fix and to make it look a little better. SO why wouldnt they...

[BoneMagnus]

I'm trading in my 360 (with all the Oblivion expansions) on the HD and all my games and getting a PS3 and its version of Oblivion, and I'm gonna start all over, even though I'm 106 hours into the game, and I'm gonna....geez, people!

Ok! Uncle! Uncle! I submit! <taps out> The PS3 version looks slightly better/sharper in some of those shots. Point taken, case proven! You win! I lose!

Sigh...just play the game, people. If the differences you see actually affect your enjoyment of the game one way or the other...please seek professional help.

Really, if your enjoyment hinges on how well defined the edge of that brick is, well, then...in all seriousness - go drop 10 grand on one of those mega gaming PCs, because nothing less will satisfy your ridiculously discriminating taste.

[Lordimus]

I salute the improvements. I loved playing oblivion on my 360 and it's nice to see a company actually put work into a port. For all the PS3 owners, I highly recommend this rpg. It kept me busy for a LONG time. I'm eager to see the new expansion on live for download.

[Yo Wassap]

EDIT: this wasn't supposed to be a reply?

to be fair neither of the versions look like that. If you play in hi def you will know that the 360 is a lot sharper than what those pics show; and the same would go for the PS3 shots. Neither are done justice in that comparison

[GaMr-]

"That does it!!
I'm trading in my 360 (with all the Oblivion expansions) on the HD and all my games and getting a PS3 and its version of Oblivion, and I'm gonna start all over, even though I'm 106 hours into the game, and I'm gonna....geez, people!"

Not necassary. thats not the point of this article. Their is just alot of speculation about wether the PS3 version did get significant improvements or not. And epspecially after that 1up.com review down talked ever aspect of the upgrades. Its just good to see that some notice this game has been tweaked and although maybe not enought to merit a second purchase it more than earns a first one for those who havent yet done so.

[Rasputin2011]

the pic used for this post is funny because that dude is ALL JACKED UP!

[shikwan]

I see a $200 difference in graphics! I'm gonna go work those extra hours that Ken was talkin about, cause those graphics are well worth it! <-j/k

[JOLLY1]

The tower pic is better on the 360 and so is the trail pic (there is a lot more foliage). If you really wanted to say how good the ps3 is, you should have for sure left those out.

[MikeMichaels]

There is actually the same ammout of foliage in that shot of the path, the camera is just at a slightly different angle.

.....but look at the white structure in that shot, in the 360 only half of it has been drawn in.

Both look nice though, with the PS version edging it out in texture quality. Look at the bricks on the wall behind the king for an example.

[DJ]

Talk about a huge difference in quality. Even the normal maps have more detail, and there seems to be less compression of the textures. LOD is improved, as are the atmospherics (1st pic of cathedral for example). I think someone said that the PS3 version looks washed out in that pic, but the reality is that pixel perfection doesn't exist in the real world. I mean, devs are actually striving to simulate imperfections perfectly nowadays (huge paradox, I know).

I think it was Ninja Theory that brought up how the RSX GPU simulates camera lenses and atmospherics very well (apparently it takes a lot of processing power to do so), and how that ends up enhancing the visuals.

[JOLLY1]

If getting rid of detail, means enhancing visuals...then yes the ps3 is doing a great job. The rsx chip is doing its job perfectly. I don't understand how dj can constantly say the ps3 beats the 360 on everything all the time. I agree there are screens that the ps3 looks great! The king screen for one it looks great! On the other hand the tower just looks like it's hazey (like San Francisco on a HORRIBLE day) It just doesn't look detailed at all. I just don't get how this guy thinks he can constantly try and spin the ps3 into perfection. It's good...yes. Come on though, take the ps3 goggles off (those are like beer goggles)

[Mikey_Gee]

Sharpness is not everything.Yes, some PS3 images are sharper, but I also find the PS3 images more washed out. Sharpness and resolution is not the be all and end all.

Look at a Plasma TV, they look VERY VERY GOOD and many say they look the best even though they are a lower res (1366x768) to the 1080p stuff (1920x1080)

Now, why is that .... CONTRAST RATIO .... a level of contrast also has a HUGE IMPACT on how good or bad something looks. And to me, NOT ALL, but some of the PS3 pics are sharper but don't look as nice since they LACK CONTRAST !!!

Image one of the tower in the church is the prime example.

Also, and extra year plus of dev time helps out a good amount.

EITHER WAY ... 360 or PS3 ....... this game rocks and the owner of either console should buy Oblivion ... even if you are not an RPG fan ... I wan't a RPG fan .. but thanks to Oblivion I am now !!

I still think it would be a better comparision to use shots AFTER the 360 update that came out last night !! Just to be as non-bias as we can.

[ps360]

if you have a ps3 get the ps3 version. likewise if you have a 360 get that one. if you have both look for features, value, and lastly graphics

[Ps3007]

Keep believing that bunch of bul if you want but there is NO game that is washed out... Ill put my HDMI against your VGA or component ANYDAY... Your vga is washed out and your component is far to dark.

[Mikey_Gee]

The difference between HDMI and Component is MINIMAL at best. And the VGA output after the small update just after the 1080p update made a HUGE DIFFERENCE. HDMI is being pushed more to ENFORCE HDCP restriction more than ANY OTHER REASON.

Spend some time on the AVS (audio visual science) forums:
http://www.avsforum.com/avs...

BE AWARE ... grown ups only on AVS ... you will not find kids which is a good thing.

Unlike on this forum, it is nice to be able to have an ADULT debate without resorting to "My dad can beat up your dad" and "Name Calling" antics .. :-)

I have been a home theatre junky for a long time ... and HDMI is "NOT" what everyone makes it out to be. A good set of component next to HDMI is TINY in difference as far a PQ is concerned !! I know .. I had a retarded expensive HDMI cable and brought it back since it look to be about $10 nicer, NOT $100 nicer.

And yes, that was tested on my 1080p HDTV with my HD-STB, and HD-DVD player and my buds BR player !!

I understand you can adjust contrast ... I am only commenting on the "COMPARISON" pics that were posted that we are expected to look at and ..... "COMPARE" ... that is what my comments are on. I do not have a PS3 (yet) and therefore not this game to do my own side by side so I must use the crap tastic pics provided in the comparison as my guide.

Also as far as your comment about VGA and Compoent PQ, same as I said to you above ... you can ADJUST any of these to have them look fantastic. A bit of time, a good calibration CD (that anyone serious about PQ should have anyway) and your in like flint !

Cheers

[GMR_PR]

Come on people, the differences are so small... both look great... just enjoy it, and stop fighting over wich one is better...

Peace

[BoneMagnus]

Is when I'm working out in the gym, practicing my poses, and some nut job comes along a takes a pic of me and posts it on some random website!

They always conveniently cut off my head from the pic. Now I'm going to have to dig up those pics of me onstage at the Mr. Ohio so they can see that the abs and chest match.

I'm in bulk mode now, so I don't have the six-pack. Though, I do still have the thong - wearing it right now, in fact.

Gotta bolt so I can call my agent so he can contact EAS - their lawyers are not going to like this!

[Mikey_Gee]

... everyone knows that is me after a hard day working out with the Wii controller.

;-)

[BoneMagnus]

I think your left arm appears just a bit larger...must be getting more exercise...hmmmmm.

(I'm gonna get reported...I crossed the line...I walked right up to it and said "phuft" and stepped right over it...)

You're a good sport, Mikey, and real chum. But, it's good to see you back in men's clothes, though. I'll tell ya that!

(disclaimer: The above is a classic Rodney Dangerfield line - and not meant to offend, but designed to lighten the mood of this website which has become altogether negative)

[Mikey_Gee]

It is actually my "Right" arm that is bigger !!

Hahahahahahaaa

If they can't take a joke ....... F'm

[BoneMagnus]

We need more people like you around here!

[Mikey_Gee]

"designed to lighten the mood of this website which has become altogether negative"

Talk about overstating the obvious.

If everyone in here with a pickle up their Arse would remove it and put it in a jar, we could put "vlasic pickles" out of business.

BTW, I didn't go back to mens cloths ... I am full time birthday suite and love it. The folks at work .... well ..... not so much !!

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Hehehe ... last post due to bubbles so had to make it a good one !!

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http://www.n4g.com/NewsCom-...

Video you wanted

[BoneMagnus]

And now that you've gracefully leapt over the "line" to join me in the world of "all that is sick and wrong", I put it to you to out-do yourself. C'mon, Mikey, show us you deserved that extra bubble! Do it, man, do it!

[Leo Atrox]

The graphics in the PS3 do look slightly better in up-close objects, and the colors more vibrant. That said, I don't feel like the differences--while noticable--are truly significant. I think that a video comparison might do a better job of highlighting the differences. Stills can't show the differences between the consoles when it comes to what may be the most noticable changes: Pop-ins and draw distance.

Anyhow, I've got Oblivion for the Xbox 360. These graphical improvements in the PS3 version are nice, but they don't make it a better game. Certainly not worth the "upgrade". But, if I didn't have the Xbox 360 version, I'd seriously consider the PS3 version of the game. Is the "Shivering Isles" expansion going to make its way to the PS3 version?

[BoneMagnus]

http://www.xbox360fanboy.co...

Please notice that this post was void of any sarcasm, crude comments or other tomfoolery. Just wanted to point out that I CAN be a likeable sort of fellow...when I choose it.

[Leo Atrox]

As expected, this video makes the pop-in issue much easier to compare. Whereas objects pop into the frame on the Xbox 360 version, the PS3 version doesn't seem to show any of that. It's all very smooth.

Nice ... Still, the overall graphics don't look all that different. The PS3 version seems just a bit more sharp with crisper colors ... Which is not always a good thing. Uriel's face looks dreadful on the PS3 version. His clothing looks nicer; but the wrinkles on his face are a bit too well defined. I guess there's such a thing as "too sharp" ... Unless you're of the opinion that sharper is always better. (And many are.)

[Foulacy]

these are horrible screen shot comparisons. what we're they taken with a cellphone camera? from what i've read around the internet, the xbox360 still takes the cake. wait for an IGN comparison, or go buy both games, before you make a judgement.

[BoneMagnus]

The 360 version is looking at the world with 20/20 vision. The PS3 is like looking at the world through 20/15 vision...so if you are a chap that wears spectacles, get the 360 version because it will be more realistic for you...but if you have eyesight that, unaided by any artificial means is good enough to get you into the Royal Air Force, then get the Ps3 version...just a thought.

Must...get...more...bubbles.. .<gasping>...can't breathe... air...almost...gone...bright.. .light...so...beautiful...call ing...me...

(By the way, how am I doing at convincing you all that I live in England and not Kansas? Go Jayhawks! Elite 8 baby!!!)

[Mikey_Gee]

Another bubble ..... yeah !!! Bubble back at ya !!

OK, fact is .. if one wants to do a fair comparison of the most current version of Oblivion on the both consoles you need to do a few things for PICS and VIDS:

- Calibrate the HDTV to give best results with BOTH consoles on a individual bases. So do the 360 stuff once HDTV is calibrated for the 360 and do the PS3 stuff once HDTV has been re-calibrated for the PS3. BOTH ARE DONE SEPERATELY since the same setting may not work best on both.

- Since it came available last night, be sure you use the 360 with the new shadder update released just yesterday.

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As I said, this game (regardless of console) is FRICKEN AWSOME !! I do really stop all this "VS" crap would stop.

HOWEVER ....

( takes deeeeeep breath much like Chevy Chase just before rant about bose in National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation )

As long as N4G is littered with pre-pubesent, blind faith, non-openminded, living in the basment of their parents house, never seen a vagina other than in pics type of right winged fanboys mind set knob-jockies litter this site ... it will never end.

REMEMBER KIDS:

Healthy debate with supporting facts = GOOD :-)

Name calling and talking from your Arse = BAD :-(

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Not sure if my Canadian nature gives me my smart azz side or not ?? Hmmmm

[HaKeRsCanRotINHEL]

LOL, Does it really matter if its only slightly better looking a whole YEAR after the 360 release!? Just enjoy the freakin' game, DAMN MAN.