Destiny Beta PS4 vs Xbox One Screenshot Comparison: Many Similarities, Quite a Few Differences

Yesterday night Bungie opened the beta for the Xbox versions of Destiny, finally allowing Microsoft fans to join their PlayStation brothers in the defense of the last city on Earth. This also allows the comparison of the PS4 and Xbox One versions to see how they stack against each other.

[GribbleGrunger]

Is this a fair representation of how the XB1 really looks? I'm not knocking you Abriael but I was certain MS released a patch to get rid of those crushed blacks. Does it really look that dark on the TV?

Look at these:

http://cdn4.dualshockers.co...
http://cdn3.dualshockers.co...

The crushed blacks bury the detail on the XB1 version ... according to these screenshots anyway.

[Abriael]

It's a bit hard to say, and it could be a bug. There's a darkness selection on both PS4 and Xbox One, so you can push all the way up to bright if you find it too dark.

The problem is that when selecting the first four options (the darkest, up to pretty much middle) the difference between them is minimal. It may depend on the TV, but it looks very dark both on my rig and on the one of my colleague that took the Xbox One pictures.

They actually aren't crushed blacks by the way from what I can see, the average brightness settings just seem to be quite dark.

Like, it has 7 settings. And a dark grey symbol against a black background.

On PS4 from setting 3 upwards I can see the symbol. on Xbox One I have to go up all the way to 6, and the change is pretty abrupt from 5 to 6.

[GribbleGrunger]

Ok, thanks. So basically all XB1 owners have to do is crank up the brightness and both games will look more or less the same.

[Abriael]

I'm betting it's a bug tho, so it might be solved at launch.

[NewMonday]

almost all multi-platform games have the same darkness issue on the XB1, it's not a bug or something new.

[nicksetzer1]

Why are people comparing beta footage when we already know 100% that the xb1 beta is old code at 900p and the full release will be 1080p.

[marlinfan10]

@nick

because people love arguing about nothing

[deathtok]

@nick

The article does make a point to call that out (in bold) in the interest of fairness.

[Eonjay]

Has anyone notices that Xbox games are darker? Some people actually like that, but to me it just seems to hide details.

Never mind I got my answer. But yest the crushed blacks bother me. How can you even see the platform in the first one? Fortunately if Abriael is correct, they are artifacts of upscaling that should go away in the final cut.

[jcnba28]

Why are you even comparing the two when we already know the Xbox One BETA does not run in full 1080p?

[XB1_PS4]

I've fixed my crushed blacks on XB1. All you have to do is do the calibration process. Takes 10 minutes, and it's fixed forever.

[Mr Pumblechook]

Digital Foundry have examined the unfinished PS4 alpha and beta, it would be good if they also look at the unfinished XB one beta.

[SilentNegotiator]

http://cdn4.dualshockers.co...
http://cdn4.dualshockers.co...
http://cdn4.dualshockers.co...
http://cdn4.dualshockers.co...

The Ps4 version looks a little more crisp and detailed.

@nicksetzer1
Don't be so sure. Xbone fans have been promised post-beta increased resolutions before *COUGH* Titanfall*COUGH*. The fact that they needed to make the beta 900p at all is worrisome. There could be some performance issues at 1080p.

[UnHoly_One]

My experience was totally different.

On my PS4, I had to take it all the way down to 1 on the brightness scale just to get it to the point where I could "barely see the emblem".

On the XB1, that point was at level 3.

And the PS4 version ended up looking way darker in game than the XB1 version.

[mr233]

After spending a lot of time on the PS4 version, I noticed right away that the XB1 version was darker. I haven't tried to bump up the brightness on the menu yet. but when it is set to the same level on the bar as the PS version, it is visibly darker. You have to keep in mind though, that Bungie said this is 900p and was finished before making improvements to the final product which will be 1080p.

[GameNameFame]

@GribbleGrunger

I am finding more blurriness on texture on X1 version.

[loulou]

I saw the symbol on xbone at no4.. It isn't as dark as your screens on my set

You sound more hopeful than anything silent negotiator that the game will stay at 900p

[LonDonE]

@NewMonday
Agreed i own all 3 next gen consoles (see my avatar pic for proof) which i know technically are not next gen but you get my point, on topic i have the Destiny Beta on both X1 and my PS4 and i noticed the crushed blacks straight away!! say for instance you go into one of the numerous caves dotted around the map which usually contain loot, on the PS4 version it is dark in the cave but you can still see deep into the cave when you look around for loot boxes but on the X1 version i found i was struggling to see the boxes because the caves were just too dark and the black dark parts had no detail ergo the blacks are crushed!

I am not a fan boy yes i have preferences but i actually like all platforms and own and game on all of them including pc.
I also noticed shadow maps dont look as good as the PS4 version,and stairs have more aliasing compared to the PS4 version.

The textures are also more crisp and clean on PS4 which obviously is due to it being native 1080p compared to 900p up-scaled to 1080p.
dynamic lighting seems better too, when in a cave if you look at the exit the light outside goes super bright on PS4 and looks great but on X1 its not as pronounced.
Also i noticed when riding the hover bike on PS4 zipping around you get way less pop in of textures and rocks etc compared to X1.

If they do optimise and get the X1 to native 1080p bravo, but i have decided already its the PS4 version for me.
I have both my X1 and PS4 set to RGB range full and both when running on my Sony Bravia HDTV with the same contrast, etc settings i can clearly see black crush on X1! its with most games but its not that bad but with Destiny its very bad.

[k3rn3ll]

@SilentNegotiator

Titanfall never promised resolution increases. Actually they made a point to say they weren'tpromising it and only mentioned it as something they were looking into but weren't going to promise anything. Secondly there is videos of it out now running at 1080p.

On topic. On my TV I can see the symbol at #3 setting and my tvs brightness is set to level 37 of 100. It all depends on the TV you have. I havent changed my tvs brightness setting in 2 years and its the level I use for all media. The whole purpose of the brightness slider in game is to create the best setting for all varying models of tvs. Its main purpose isnt to give players who like their games more bright an option although that is a bonus. Thats they whole reason why they say to do it until image is barely visible. That way no matter what tv u use, you can set the game brightness to the level the designers think is the best option for viewable.

[zero71]

@LondonE - your crushed blacks on XB1 are because you are running your console on Full rather than Limited RGB. MS have never had this right on either the 360 or the One. Like you, I run a top of the range Bravia set at Full RGB and run my PS4 fine on full. The XB1 and 360 crush blacks dreadfully on full but are fine on limited. MS view the limited vs full as setting a black point level more than anything and suggest its trial and error per TV rather than trying to match settings. Your games will look better on limited.

[Eonjay]

There are slight differences, but for the most part they look very similar with the PS4 having a slight advantage in apparent draw distances, and color fedility.

I have a question though? What is the point of the comparison when the final version of the XB1 will be in an upgraded resolution? Also, I am nervous to see hwo their 1080P version winds up looking. I am kinda on the side of the fence with the people who say go 900 if their is any chance it will affect performance. Then again, I saw a stream last night and it looks pretty solid. In fact it looks stable enough to push for 1080.

[imXify]

It doesn't work like that. If you bump up the brightness, something that was black will become grey, you wont have more details.

[Alsybub]

GAMMA.

If you have an image that is very dark you adjust the gamma. That shouldn't make the image grey.

I'm obsessed with image calibration for films and games. A bit sad, I know.

I've never had an issue with Xbox and blacks. If the colour settings aren't correct then it could be a bit black and especially when set to PC mode which isn't actually correct for a TV, in that mode the blacks ARE crushed.

Interestingly, I found the opposite between the 360 and PS3. The PS3 output a much darker image than the 360. At the end of the day you factor these things out with the settings on your screen. It's the same with different DVD, BLURAY and set top boxes, they're all slightly different and you adjust the settings accordingly.

[VforVideogames]

The ps4 version looks miles ahead better. no need to compare.

[Mr-Dude]

Offtopic:

Anyone still in need of a Destiny beta code? It's PS4 Europe code...

PM me... First come...

[3-4-5]

PS4: * Tint has a bit more Yellow to it.
* Background items are a bit more crisp and clear
* Slightly more natural lighting.
XB1: * Whites are whiter
* Darks are darker
* Background images are slightly less crisp than on PS4.

[Tedakin]

Just adjust the brightness in the options menu. You'll be fine.

[imt558]

Well, it seems it is crushed black issue on Xbone. We will see DF comparison soon.

If problem appear on DF comparison, that is a problem.

[Abriael]

Crushed blacks on Xbox One come with the upscaler normally. At launch it won't be upscaled anymore, so if that's the issue, it won't really be there.

[Boody-Bandit]

I will believe that when Destiny is released.
We heard that song and dance add nauseam before that when the game hits retail it will be better than the beta. 9 out of 10 times (and I'm being modest) this isn't the case. The games usually end up being nearly identical, if not completely identical, to the beta.

[ziggurcat]

actually, abriael, the crushed blacks have everything to do with the black level settings on the console.

colour/contrast/brightness adjustments should be done entirely within your TV (and even then you should never have any black levels/dynamic contrast settings turned on).

it's clear that these comparisons generally have the PS4 RGB mode set to Limited (which is actually the correct setting), and the xbone's RGB mode set to Full (or whatever their equivalent term is) which is why you consistently see the crushed blacks on xbone.

it's a huge misnomer thinking that the darker your blacks are, the better the image is going to be. maintaining detail in your blacks is far more important than how deep your blacks are.

[MorePowerOfGreen]

There is no crushed black bro lol. It just seems that way because the PS4 version's blacks are not as inky. XB1 IMO has slightly better lighting/color/textures

The are 99.9 the same even when the XB1 version is not yet 1080p.

You guys are using the crushed black card because are shocked, doing damage control over how on par the two versions are.

@Goku781

"The difference is Destiny was meant to be play on the PS4 even down to the controller"

Game plays like Halo to me. Feels like the game is bringing the Xbox/Halo experience to PlayStation.

[Haki1112]

This game has a STRONG Halo feel even look how the enemies dodge while shooting at them it's the same as the brutes from Halo lol

[ziggurcat]

MPOG:

When you lose almost all of your detail in the darker areas (especially seen here: http://cdn3.dualshockers.co... ), yes, MPOG... those blacks are crushed. No one is playing any card, no one is doing any "damage control."

You know nothing about colour correction, so throwing out the word "inky" when you don't actually know what it means does not garner you any more credibility than you already have (which is none, by the way).

[Volkama]

Hmmm it is almost like looking at 2 versions of the same game. Except one version looks good and the other version (that is not on my console of choice) looks totally horrible and unplayable.

[thrust]

Hahaha at that^^ unplayable :/

[Volkama]

A bit extreme? Sorry. I have this pair of "fanboy goggles" that so many people round here wear and I am still getting used to the effects.

[Why o why]

Thats actually quite funny....I did smile... I wish you were so humorous last gen. Us ps3 fans could of done with your morality shield in ALL of those digital foundry and lens of truth articles I tell ya

[Volkama]

As far as I am aware my sense of humour did not change when Sony and Microsoft decided to release their latest consoles.

But "funny" is a subjective term, and evidentally quite a lot of people don't find me funny :)

[MoonConquistador]

@Volkama - Maybe it needs a firmware update lol

[Boody-Bandit]

Okay everyone. It's a wrap. Go home and come back tomorrow. Volkama wins the internet today, at least here on N4G, with

"Sorry. I have this pair of "fanboy goggles" that so many people round here wear and I am still getting used to the effects."

This made me almost spew my coffee on my keyboard. Permission to steal and coin as my own, sir?

+funny x infinity

[hardeepmeghera]

I'm sorry but it's a little harsh is it not, to label one as 'horrible and unplayable'. It's nothing major after all. Just lil diffrences in color.

[ravinash]

He's making a troll joke.

[Boody-Bandit]

^THIS!

Come on guys.
Lighten up and learn sarcasm. Must everyone poking fun include /s or j/k?

Gaming is entertainment. Sheesh I swear some take this sh!t far too seriously. There are more important things in life to get upset over. Entertainment shouldn't be one of them.

[stiggs]

"horrible and unplayable"

This is sarcasm, right?

[hardeepmeghera]

It's getting real hard to differentiate between sarcasm and extreme fanboyism. Lol. If that's even a word.

[stiggs]

@hardeepmeghera

I would like to give him the benefit of the doubt but this is N4G. So, who really knows? The MAJORITY of comments on this site could be construed as sarcasm.

Sadly, they are not.

[Boody-Bandit]

@hardeepmeghera

You're good.
Fanboyism is officially a part of the urban dictionary.

Fanboyism:
The collective outlook and behavior of a group of people concerning a subject (movies, games, hardware, comic book characters, etc.) which when challenged results in an antagonistic, passionate, and unreasoned response.

Rampant Fanboyism can be found on most internet message boards when such hot button subjects are discussed. You know a fanboy when you see one.

[starchild]

I guess the sarcasm is going right over people's heads.

[Gh05t]

I see what you did there.

[Alsybub]

Haha! That sums it up. Bubble up.

[ThePope]

Haha that was funny bubble up

[Goku781]

The difference is Destiny was meant to be play on the PS4 even down to the controller. It cross gen for maximum profit and if it make it to 1080p its on due to a by product of that and Xbox One chopping off an arm (Kinect) in order for it to make it up to standard. But if you really look at this game, then look at say Infamous, its not pushing PS4 to the limit.

[supergrobi1]

Distiny is a cpu-heavy game, not a gfx demo like Infamous, it pushes the PS4 to its limit, otherwise it would be 60 fps - with ease ;)

[impet25]

I can't agree with you. Infamous may be a graphics demo but anybody who knows a little about game development would know open world games are cpu heavy period. Destiny might be more cpu heavy due to its social nature but I dont think it pushed the consoles to the limit. I could be wrong though.

[JasonRoseEh]

Lol at Destiny pushing the PS4 to the limit. Hilarious indeed.

[tee_bag242]

I love how it's running at only 30fps but somehow it's not at the limit.

[UnHoly_One]

Meant to be played on PS4, even down to the controller???

That makes no sense.

The only real quantifiable difference between the controllers (not counting stick placement or personal comfort) is the PS4 touchpad.

All they use the touchpad for is a button. The XB1 uses the "view" button (double squares) for the same function.

If they had a bunch of swipe features on that touchpad I wouldn't argue with you, but they don't. It's just a big gigantic rectangular button.

And since I hate pressing that stupid thing, I'll go ahead and say the XB1 controller layout makes more sense to me. lol

[OsirisBlack]

Controller preference is just that a preference however owning both consoles I do prefer the PS4 controller the triggers feel much better on the DS4 and the sticks deadzone seems to be much smaller allowing for very precise aiming and movement.

[UnHoly_One]

Exactly, you can't say a game was designed for a certain controller unless it uses some feature that only that controller can do.

It'd be like saying a Wii U game was designed specifically for the Wii U pad but it never uses the screen at all.

[SideNote]

Try changing the display output to pc on the xbox. Most new tvs will support it and i was surprised what a difference it made.

[Alsybub]

PC mode crushes the blacks for me. On every TV I've used it on.

I do find that most people tend to have their contrast way too high and the gamma set too high as well.

Generally Xbox looks good with 2.0 or 2.2 gamma but it differs from screen to screen.

The thing is , if you calibrate your screen correctly you'll probably think that it looks bad because the contrast shouldn't be high and the colour should be way lower than the factory settings and sharpness often needs to be on the lowest setting to be reference level. We've just been conditioned to think these settings are right but they simply aren't natural and you don't get the full brightness range.

[cfc83]

Nobody stands looking at textures anyway. Its a top game, that will grace consoles. Youll get your moneys worth whichever console you get it on.

[funkybudda]

for those that havent moved to next-gen consoles, PS4 bundle in white plus time exclusive items is the way to go.

[AnotherGamer117]

Why is this comparison done?

Please correct me here, but the beta for the Xbox One is supposedly at 900p. Destiny have said and shown video for the final release of the version for Xbox One at 1080p.

So why compare beta versions that will obviously change or is this just a click bait article?

[Death]

If nothing else it shows that 900p upscaled to 1080p is very difficult to distinguish from 1080p native.

[AnotherGamer117]

I can see differences in the images but if you didn't have the game running side by side - you wouldn't miss out on anything.

So if you like the game, either console will work just fine from those screen shots in the article.

[VonSchtook]

^A hundred times this.

[Bennibop]

I am on the Beta for Destiny on PS4 and Xbox One, looks mostly the same but strangely lots of missing stuff in X1 version that is present in PS4. Also noticed screen tearing and some frame rate wobbles in X1 vers.

[towelie1288]

played both betas on both next gen consoles
really great game
played more on the PS4 but i like the X1 controller much more for shooters

[Baszs]

Well, still need to wait for real comparisons beta is 900p xbox-one vs 1080p ps4
and with release they both will output at 1080p

[deathtok]

I'm impressed by all versions of the game as it looks good overall. Personally, I've tried the PS3 beta over the weekend and loved it.

I'm not committed to a purchase yet though as I'm planning on buying a next gen console soon.

[die_fiend]

Got it on Xbone and loving the Sub-HD resolution.

Microshaft are cheeky feckers saying 'I defy you to see the difference on anything under a 60" screen,'

I'm looking at this on a 21" PC monitor...someone please tell me if I'm hallucinating or if there's a massive difference here:
http://cdn4.dualshockers.co...
http://cdn4.dualshockers.co...

One of those is clearly a blurfest compared to the other. Defy me all you want Microsoft, the proof is in the poor sales pudding.

[stiggs]

@ die_fiend

You're adorable!

[thrust]

Is he serious?

[hello12]

Really your first image look at the trees to the right. I prefer the textures on xb1 myself. I don't know the colours just seem more vibrant on xb1. PS4 the image is too bright (like its turned up to the max on the tv) its giving a faded look to the PS4 version.

Diefiend@ I'm being fair i can see the PS4 has a better draw distance on lot of the screenshots. But up close on some screenshots the colours are more vibrant on xb1. The PS4 textures look faded to me.

Other screenshots the xb1 version looks too darker.

I think whoever did does screenshots was messing with TV settings and that's why they look so different.Crushed black i doubt it what settings was he using?

[die_fiend]

@ stiggs - I know
@ KNWS - Should've gone to Specsavers

[ziggurcat]

@KNWS:

i think you need to do some more research on colour correction. the xbone image *looks* better to you, but the reality is that it's improperly colour corrected. the contrast is too high, the brightness is too dark, which is why it looks like it's more "vibrant."

the colours in the PS4 image factually look more natural. people that complain about something looking "faded" or "milky" typically don't know what a correctly calibrated image is supposed to look like. you'd be surprised how lighter an image is supposed to look compared to something that looks like it's in vivid mode.

all you really need to do is go outside, and observe an area that's particularly shaded. you'll quickly come to find that the black levels/colour in the PS4 images are closer to reality than the xbone images.

[Ihatetrolls76]

Man take off those goggles sony gave you there broken if both betas look that similar at 900 vs 1080 I'd be worried xbone might be slightly better after launch at try 1080 and not up scaled

[fullmetal297]

Bungie did an amazing job with both platforms. I differences are negligible. Bungie is also working along side Microsoft to make the final version their platform up to par with resolution with the PS4. I only wish Bungie worked with Sony to improve the the PS4 platform as well. A 60 frame per second experience would be more than welcoming.

[Chanogram]

If you think that Bungie didnt work with Sony, after Sony paid them all that money for the exclusive partnership stuff, you are delusional. Bungie will be taking advantage of what both consoles have to offer.

[fullmetal297]

Bungie did collaborate with Sony for exclusive content, but nothing is heard so far about anything that Bungie did specifically in particular to take advantage the hardware of PS4. There are articles talking about Bungie using the extra 15 percent GPU overhead that was available due the decision to make the Kinect an optional accessory. As of now, there are no PS4-related articles talking about. And if Bungie can manage to achieve that resolution upgrade, then they surely improve the PS4 version with that faster GDDR5 memory and extra GPU overhead they have with the PS4.

[Chanogram]

@fullmetal

Just because they haven't said it, doesn't mean they haven't. Bungie didnt come out and just say it about the Xbox. They brought it up in passing (that ms engineers came and helped) in an interview with IGN. No one has really asked them about the PS4 version in that regard. Like i said. Sony wouldn't have paid them money for this stuff and not gone out of their way to ensure it uses the PS4 to it's full advantage.

[victorMaje]

Bungie did a gr8 job!

[captain_slow82]

http://cdn4.dualshockers.co...
http://cdn4.dualshockers.co...

:O arrr run for the hills whats going on there?

[imt558]

Where is the gun on Xbone screenshot???

@KNWS

Quote :

For some reason the PS4 textures look faded not sure if its setting on the TV or what. Colours just seem a little more vibrant on xb1

What comment expect from you anyway. :rolleyes:

[uth11]

not seeing differences, and it's not worth getting out the magnifying glass

[timlot]

Can't wait for one these comparisons articles to show up with PS4/XB1 images switched just to expose all these sony pony pixel counters "who clearly see a difference" once and for all.

[Death]

It already happened a few months ago. Everyone that spotted the superior pixel quality on the mislabeled PS4 screens realized afterwards that their first detailed analysis was incorrect and the images they slammed in round one were actually better after the error was pointed out.

[hello12]

I haven't had time to play the Destiny Beta on xb1 will later and judge the game then.

Just from looking at those screenshots. Destiny PS4 in one screenshot has a better draw distance. Resolution likely is the cause for that.

For some reason the PS4 textures look faded not sure if its setting on the TV or what. Colours just seem a little more vibrant on xb1

Overall, i though i see very little differences between both versions.

[MegaSackman]

The exact same game.

[pyrocloud7]

As a PS4 fan, notice I did not say, "fanboy," I am glad and unsurprised to see the PS4 has an edge once again. For all those complaining that the Xbone version is old code, so is the PS4 version, so these comparisons are more than fair.

All that being said the game still looks amazing on the Xbone, and no one who plays it will notice anything unless they play it side by side with the PS4 (and seriously if you can afford two TV's side by side with a next-gen console hooked up to each, why complain, just enjoy your awesome life). Ultimately we should all be reveling in a shared joy of the new-gen, rather than fighting, besides it's not like any of us are stuck with a WiiU.

[Ihatetrolls76]

Roflmao seriously a slight edge over 1080vs 900 well duh that's obvious I'd be more worried when the game releases and if xbox might edge out slightly better regardless game will look great on both systems

[Death]

It's old 1080p PS4 code vs old 900p Xbox code. The retail release is supposed to be at 1080p on the Xbox One.

[ocelot07]

Got to say the XB1 version does stand up well compared to the PS4. But I noticed a few things in the PS4 version that is not in the XB1 version. Like look at the last picture the statue has lights on on the PS4. Yet on the XB1 version it has not lights.

As I understand the beta version on XB1 is 900p? But the fully game will be 1080p? Maybe there leaving little things out like that for the XB1 version to achieve 1080p in the final game?

Not a big loss but still a difference I must say. But my god on that last picture the snow on the mountain to the left looks stunning on PS4. The moutain on the XB1 version though does not look bad at all. It looks like it is melting to me lol. Maybe both screen shots where taken different in game time of day?

[VP37]

And here we go. It didn't take long for the morons to start comparing the BETAs. WTF is with the comparison? Everyone is aware that the two BETAs are in different resolutions...right? I'm sure there were 100 articles and subsequent discussions about it.

It's ridiculous to compare the two versions at this stage of the game, and this is the problem with gamers and journos today.

As I've said in other threads, if you keep nit-picking every little detail of every piece of video or screen-shot you get, pretty soon you're not going to get any until just before the game is released.

Devs are getting tired of the BS. Enjoy your console of choice...enough with the fan-boy/console war stupidity.

[DevilishSix]

Cross generational game looks nice but not built from the ground up for Ps4, X1, and PC. I am really going to enjoy Destiny and getting it day one, but imagine it could have been more if Bungie didn't have to worry about last gen consoles. Oh well maybe Destiny 2.

[Draven1234]

Does anyone have an extra Xbox One code they wouldn't mind giving out? I'd love to get my hands on one, if you do, please PM me :) Thanks!

[WitWolfy]

Wow awesome comparison can barely tell the one from the other

[windblowsagain]

Still looks decent on the bone.

But does look better on PS4.

[HappyWithOneBubble]

I'm a PS4 guy but does anyone else thinks the XB1 version looks darkened on purpose? Looks more like the 360 version. If not, I can't believe XB1 version is that dark.

[sebzhd]

One more PS4 superior.
What else?

[Ryan741]

Its just a shame you are stuck with that cheap feeling pad and the psn network. If only they could fix that.

[e-p-ayeaH]

you sound so butthurt haha

[Ryan741]

You mad bro?

[Predaking77]

We all know Destiny will be better on PS4. Leave the poor x1 in peace. No one is pretending the x1 to perform better than the PS4, we know it will not happen.

[SwiftArsonist]

so if both versions are going to be 1080p 30fps how can one be better than the other. they are not. its your fanboy inner child clouding your judgement or the fact that you simply cannot afford both console and feel the need to bash the other to justify your $400.00 investment.

[Toxicity]

so suddenly resolution is the only factor for graphics? Have you heard of texture quality, draw distance or aa or fxaa? Who told you that 2 games that have the same resolution will always look the same?

[Predaking77]

.

[Ra3030]

I'd say they both look real good and if "forced" to pick which is better I'd go with the PS4 because it is better IMO....but in some of those side by side pics if the pic is a close up with not much in the photo I'd also say the X1 looks a tad better. But I really don't care I'm playing it on the PS4 so how the game looks and plays on any of the other systems is irrelevant to me. You got to make due with what you got and I got a PS4 so I'm happy, happy. And no matter what system you play on last gen or this gen I hope your happy as well cause the game itself will be a awesome ride. IMO.

[jnemesh]

A lot of bickering back and forth arguing over what is now an established FACT...games look worse, and play worse, on the Xbox than the PS4. This is a direct result of the Xbox having a less powerful GPU and slower RAM. Every article of this type reinforces this, over and over again, yet people here still debate just how much of a difference there is! AMAZING!

Get used to it Xbox fans...your console will ALWAYS have inferior graphics and performance compared to the PS4. No "secret sauce" is going to give you parity to the PS4 unless the developers gimp the PS4 version. Destiny is not gimped, therefore, you see better graphics on the PS4 version. Simple. Angry about it? Then go trade in your console and get the one that performs better.

[SwiftArsonist]

jesus, almost a copy paste from all the bullshit media propaganda. Is this your first generation of consoles? Have you learned nothing from past generations? As time goes by developers learn the ins and outs of the consoles, game engines get optimized to take advantage of hardware, new dev kits are develop to take the game engines even further. please, dont let irresponsible video game journalist cloud judgement. to say one is better than the other just because one is 900p and the other 1080p is completely ridiculous

[jnemesh]

No amount of "optimization" is going to magically give the XB1 more GPU power. No amount of "optimization" is going to change the fact that the XB1 will ALWAYS have less power than the PS4.

It's not "propaganda", it's FACT. And, guess what? The PS4 is being optimized too!

Don't bring up "past generations" either. It's not the same. Last gen, we had 2 COMPLETELY different processor architectures. THIS gen, they are almost identical...except that MS decided to put an inferior GPU and slower RAM in their box.

And yes, if one box does 900p and is SCALED to 1080p, that is inferior to the box that does 1080p native. It's also evident when the Xbox DOES attempt to render 1080p and you get inconsistent frame rates and screen tearing! (Sniper Elite 3 for example)

All of this wouldn't be so damning to MS if they just admitted that their console IS NOT, and NEVER WILL BE the equal of the PS4, and priced it appropriately. But, they won't do that. They keep trying to feed us "Pink Slime" and calling it steak!

[SwiftArsonist]

why compare screenshots when you playing the game the game is in motion. r u really gonna stop and see pixels etc. this is a retarded article in all honesty.

[e-p-ayeaH]

then why buying a next gen console

[peshkavusCA]

Looks the same but fanboys will always say their god send console is better.

[Antwan3k]

Just proves two things:
1) 1080p upscaled from 900p native looks virtually identical to 1080p native under most normal circumstances..

2) fanboys are getting pretty bad if they think this game doesn't look basically the same on both consoles based on those screenshots.. "texture filtering" and other buzzwords meant to add fuel to the console wars are meaningless if the end results are that the games look nearly indistinguishable on both systems during normal day-to-day gameplay..

[StrikerZ3ro112]

Once again, differences so miniscule nobody should really give a crap.

I mean i know its important to keep developers constantly trying to improve graphics and hardware but does this really need to be addressed with 5000 daily articles about how the shadows on this tree are slightly different in this picture.

[peshkavusCA]

Exactly! This is also a past paced game, how often would you stare at a boulder of rock and admire it's fancy shadowing.

[TomahawkX]

looks the same, glad everyone gets to experience the game regardless of platform.

[PhatGokuu]

it's obvious this game will look better on ps4 anyone who thinks other wise is delusional and need to give me there connects number cause there smoking some good shit

[teo72]

Xbox games have allways had lower gamma (brightness) compared to playstation. On my TV Bravia 905A (profesionally calibrated) PS4 (as PS3 before it) normally looks a little to bright. Thats more or less the only difference I see in the first picture comparison on this thread, which is good news for Xbone users.

On this comparison youtube video ( https://www.youtube.com/wat...
however, it seems that Xbone version of the beta looks a little washed out. Will hopefully look better come September 9...

[Iamnemesis4880]

Both look amazing. I have both consoles and most of the time the X1 is the most used. so most likely i will get destiny for the xbox.

[marioJP87]

Same here. I mostly use my X1 and barely touch my PS4. So, ill probably get it for X1.

[S2Killinit]

wow it looks freakin awesome on both. I would say the PS4 is slightly crisper. the clouds look a little more realistic, and objects look a little more 3D. But not knocking the xbone version at all. they both look amazing I can't wait to play this game. (:

[Reaper29r]

I just finished doing a comparison on both my systems on the same TV. Resolution aside they are pretty much the same except for the PS4 pops out more, vs the XB1 which appears to have a softer look (which I actually prefer). Had both shadow settings set to the same number, XB1 def has the crushed blacks going on. I had to boost the brightness to 6 vs 4 on my PS4. Color overall appears darker and more saturated (which I prefer) on PS4 surprisingly, as my XB1 beats out the PS4s colors 99% of the time. The difference is very noticeable though when looking at the old rusted wrecks and inside the tunnels. Outside in the vista, not too bad. As for the PS4 looking better that is definitely up for debate. Depends on what you prefer, both systems look fantastic. The XB1 feels a bit smoother to me game play wise. It might just be the controller, sticks feel more responsive. I'm kinda hoping they don't do 1080p on XB1 if it compromises the frame rate. Specially after hearing about frame drops, I was happy didn't have any at all. Gonna get it on both systems since I have friends on both. I think regardless of which system you get it on it will look great. No one can say it looks better on 1 system for sure, it comes down to preference.

[VP37]

Wow, a clear headed, intelligent, non-biased, opinion. You must be in the wrong place my friend.

[Firebird360]

Well said, bubbles to you

[Reaper29r]

Man so many haters on here. Why do people jump on articles just to put down another system and it's fans. Do you not have anything better to do? Smh.

[marioJP87]

PS4 looks slightly better.

[marcofdeath]

How is XB1 looking just as good as PS4 at only 900p, the lighting is better as well.

[Tedakin]

XB will be 1080 in the final build. The games will look identical. They already do now.

[XiRockLee]

exclusives show the true differences , gameplay and graphic wise.

[CertifiedGamer]

In the end of the day the PS4 is the 1080p version and that's what matters, it best version with timed exclusives. 2015 Game of the Year.

[Tedakin]

Xbox One retail version is 1080. You people don't read.

[CertifiedGamer]

The X1 beta is 900p not 1080p believe what you want but nothing changes the truth. The PS4 version is the only running 1080p native. It's still the best game around regardless of platform but the PS4 is the best version, all games look better in PS4.

[Clown_Syndr0me]

I can see next to no difference. Some shots the PS4 looks a little better, other shots the XB1 looks better. But only very very slightly.
I'll be getting it on PS4, if at all. Im not too keen on the beta at all.

[Slick81]

Too sum up ps4 fanboy ..yay sony is the best period

[90Supra]

http://i190.photobucket.com...

[Flames76]

Ive got to play both and the xbox one looks a little better due to the brighter visuals and a little more detail.Its just pops out at you while the PS4 version is a little dull looking.Still both looks amazing bungie has another hit on their hands.First titanfall now destiny then forza horizon 2,sunset overdrive,and then the big dog halo master chief collection.Gonna be broke this holiday season again

[Toxicity]

I really think people should stop saying that bla bla graphs doesn't matter because if they really didn't care about it they wouldn't come to this article which is obviously comparing 2 versions of the same game to another.

For me the ps4 and xbox one looks identical for the most part up close exept for tiny tiny better textures like damage on armor or small deatails on clothing(hardly noticable). The biggest difference is however the clarity with the ps4 version. At some sceneries you can clearly see that the draw distance and texture quality of distant objects are clearly better on ps4 but that's about it I would say.

[thomas0506]

It still looks great when playing on the XBOX1. When i was playing it i thought it looked great. I though it was going to be all pixely and bland was was pleasantly surprised to see it wasn't.

[XStation]

Can someone pm me an xb1 code?

[hiawa23]

Both versions look fine as my eyes can tell. Haven't decided which version to get but may go with the One version as I prefer the controller, UI, achievements, and mostly all my buds game online on their xboxs. I expect the multi plats to look better on the PS4 same as I did in the Xbox PS2 days. There is just more under the hood in the PS4, I am fine with that. The One is good enough as my tastes go, so no issue gettingvthat version.

[airforcex]

Can we move forward? Having these debates last gen made sense. Multiplats looked better on 360, 1st party looked better on PS3 most of the time. Fast forward, the GPUs are made by the same company. PS4 is better. Games will look better. No need for rocket scientists!

[FourtyPoundSteak]

I cant believe this is an actual article. Both consoles are great, game looks great, plays great. Who cares about minor lighting differences. Play and enjoy!

[mochachino]

That black cush

[JediDiah]

I played Killer Instinct and it definitely had crushed blacks....in 720p to boot.

[HeronFlow]

i swear to god, im so done with these comparisons. i come on this site to see gaming news, not comparisons. it's not "news" that the ps4 is more powerful. plain and simple. there is nothing wrong with opinion, but it seems like the users on this website spend more time bashing the respective consoles than actually gaming... grow up people. the original xbox was far more powerful than the ps2, and which sold better? the ps2... so why does power matter in the long run? it doesn't. play what you like. plain and simple. i don't think i will ever visit this site again.

[Crazay]

Both look pretty sharp to me.

[Firebird360]

Whenever I read things about crushed blacks I always wonder if people have there consoles and TVs rgb settings correctly set. If they don't match you'll end up with crushed blacks or a washed out image

[EliteGameKnight]

From what I can tell the only difference between the two is that the PS4 version is brighter and the XBO has more intense colors. it's minimal for sure, but I see definitely less grey on the XBO version. Most notably in the red spectrum.

Please note I am not being biased, I shouldn't have to say this but there it is, I own neither consoles and I am just stating what I see.

[BackPackWill]

Anyone have a 360 destiny code i can have pm me if you do thx!

[XStation]

Anyone have an extra Xbox 360 code? If so pm me.I wanna help me friend out.

[Killerbeez]

I think it's crazy how much the ps4 and xbox comparisons come up and that people really care as much as they do. I have a ps4 and an x one. I'm picking the xbox for destiny because the Sony pad just does not work for shooters. I mean it's all a wash on the graphics if anyone really cares that much about the graphics get a high end PC, because they make both systems look garbage. By comparison

[busytoad]

ps4 gets 1 year exclusive content,plus ps4 controller owns x-bones pad. :)

[busytoad]

Brighter,better draw distance,Can see way more things in the world than x-bone version,better pixels F Yeah im going ps4 version plus the Exclusive content.

[zod]

Beta build is old..Xbone version beta runs @ 900p but final game will run at 1080p as it uses new June SDK Update..

But one thing which is kinda weird is that why these shots are so dark? I downloaded Xbone version yesterday and game looks quite bright, exactly identical to PS4 version but in these shots it's looking way too dark..

[Tzuno]

Lol come on they look identical 99% people need to accep it and stop the stupid fanboysm in these clear cases.

[HollywoodLA]

I don't give a good, imaginary god damn about the 'graphics' comparison. It's irrelevant.

I wonder how sales will stack up. One could speculate based on current trends that the #PS4 version will outsell the xbone version. But, as of now, the Xbone version of Destiny is #1 on Amazon, with the 360 version outranking the #PS4 version as well - albeit by only ONE spot - with PSN gift cards firmly in the top 6, as opposed to the usual top 3, as they have been for months, and recently usurped by the likes of Mario kart, and now Destiny.

This is the first time I have ever, at least this gen, seen this to be the case for a multi-plat title. Interesting. Seems the 'halo effect' may be at play for this new Bungie property. ..exactly as planned!

[CBaoth]

*Puts on my Pachter hat*

I imagine PS4 sales will be slightly higher due to the disparity of hardware sales in Europe. But I think Destiny will have a higher attach rate on XB1 since fans are obviously more familiar with Bungie. I expect 360 sales to outstrip the PS3 version 2:1. Overall, I expect somewhere in the neighborhood of around 8-8.5 million units sold; 2.5mil PS4, 2.1mil XB1, 2.2mil 360, 1.2mil PS3

[HollywoodLA]

Also, adding to that. I predict the Wiiu version will sell zero copies.

0.00 copies

[Artemidorus]

Many Similarities, Quite a Few Differences. So which one is it? Poor English.

[mcarsehat]

Why compare them if the resolutions are going to change?