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Watch Dogs: PS4 vs Xbox One Graphics Comparison [Video]

Thanks to YouTube user Jason Knothe, we can see a proper video comparison between Watch Dogs on the PS4 and Xbox One.

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Bonkerz3677d ago

Who would of thought it!?!?! They look exactly the same, o gosh, this cant be!

LordMaim3677d ago (Edited 3677d ago )

You can't see the difference?

thereapersson3677d ago

It's mostly in the lighting and shadowing that PS4 comes out on top. Sharpness-wise, the difference is less dramatic. The PS4 version has visibly smoother shadowing and what looks like to be more of it as well. The last scene with the trees and the sidewalks during the day highlights this.

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Eonjay3677d ago

The thing that sticks out the most in most titles I see is the draw distance. They are higher on PS4. Other than that there are minor differences like shadows. The game was designed to look good on both consoles.

NewMonday3677d ago (Edited 3677d ago )

PS4 has better AA, lighting and resolution

on the XB1 bad AA makes some scenes painful to look at.

@Lord Maim
he can but pretends not to, this will be a trend.

last gen Eurogamer had to use software to bring up differences between 360/PS3 and everybody made a big deal out of it, now that the disparity is more obvious to the eye from pictures and videos the same people pretend nothing is different.

darthv723677d ago

Guess that is the best thing about getting older. My eyes are more adjusted and less prone to nitpicking visual differences no matter how slight.

it isnt like we are comparing the 2600 to the PS1 here.

on a side note, i wonder if any of these side by sides ever purposely switched places just to mess with people?

pedrof933677d ago

There's a big difference good comparison.

Hydrolex3677d ago (Edited 3677d ago )

PS4 = less jaggies... X1 = a lil washed out

but that's about it, nothing huge !

ZodTheRipper3677d ago

X1 seems to have inferior AA and AO. Other than that and the resolution itself, I can't see any differences. Looks good on both platforms but hey, that's what the delay was for.

UltimateMaster3677d ago

OMG! A more powerful system runs a game better?
Nah, get out! That's shocking news to me! /s

Dynasty20213676d ago

And yet you can't see the difference between the clearly better PC version and the inferior PS4 version, because you're blind console fans?

Saying the PC version doesn't look better than the consoles is just pathetic trolling.

SilentNegotiator3676d ago (Edited 3676d ago )

The Ps4 version is way sharper; you can see a lot more jaggies on the Xbone version.

Of course, being a YT video, it's too compressed and washed out for a proper comparison. But seeing those jaggies, accentuated by the lighting, is very telling.

SilentNegotiator3676d ago (Edited 3676d ago )

"Guess that is the best thing about getting older. My eyes are more adjusted and less prone to nitpicking visual differences no matter how slight"

LOL!! Yes, that's the best thing about being an /older/ fanboy, I guess; it's easier to be in denial about graphical differences without 20/20! That's one of the most ridiculous things that I have EVER read on this site.

" on a side note, i wonder if any of these side by sides ever purposely switched places just to mess with people? "
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People with 20/20 are in no danger of that. The Ps4 version clearly has a lot less jaggies.

snarfsnarf3676d ago (Edited 3676d ago )

There is more of a difference than I thought there would be. PS4 seems to be quite a bit better. AO makes a big difference in the overall realistic feel I think.

UltimateMaster3676d ago

I was sarcastic.
/s <==

Better Hardware = Better Graphics.

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FITgamer3677d ago

Textures and lighting look slightly better PS4, not huge difference though.

Nolando3677d ago

more like lighting and AA are the only difference... which is to be expected since the XBO is running at lower resolution.

The textures and actual graphical fidelity are the exact same...

fr0sty3677d ago

graphical fidelity is the sum of all graphics elements, including resolution and shading, so...

Nolando3677d ago

Oi my bad, I guess I meant more of the overall visual looks are the same other than the two points I mentioned. with everything being the same.

LamerTamer3677d ago (Edited 3677d ago )

Lighting, textures, AO, draw distance, Shadow map resolution, and to top it off screen resolution all better on the PS4. When all of those things are combined the PQ from PS4 is noticeably better. Then again it should be it has more shaders and ROPs on the GPU. At least they used them.

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corvusmd3677d ago (Edited 3677d ago )

Yeah, the good news is that this game looks awesome on both consoles, so no one should be unhappy with it. Honestly they look near identical like 95% of the time, the main difference just seems to be that the PS4 version was darker, but that's not a plus or a negative, just different. I don't care what anyone says, if they had to play this game in a blind test, guessing which version is which would be blind luck.

As for me personally, even if PS4 has the slight graphical advantage on this one, it's not enough to make me grab it for PS4 this time. I'll stick to X1 for this game being as I like the X1 controller better (although the new PS4 controller is a big step up from the last one), and I'm an achievement hunter, so I'll keep all my achievements in my bigger pile. It's close, luckily both look great.

I'm ready for this one, hopefully it's as fun as it looks.

extermin8or3677d ago

The extra content on ps4 would be a better reason to go with one version or the other rather than shadows and AA :P you don't seem to care though so fair enough :p

Kavorklestein3676d ago (Edited 3676d ago )

So, where's all the idiots screaming "black crush" on this one?

XB1 is brighter on this vid, and PS4 is sharper.
Still, not a damn thing to worry about. Looks really good on both.

Whoever gets this game is sure to enjoy a consistently appealing game visually, on any platform. I personally have been playing games on my PC enough to know, that resolution isn't everything. If I try to push the resolution higher on some games, I can lose 10-20 fps, or I can leave the resolution where it is, and turn on an effect or two and get the same if not better overall image appeal at a loss of 2-5 fps. Depending on what it is, of course, and what game it is.

But yeah, the difference is there, but not deserving of a single fuck needing to be given.

Keep dreaming if you think this or any multi-plat comparison really makes an X1 fan feel like they are missing out on much.

Exclusives make the console more than anything and we all know that.
So let's pick games we wanna play, and stop hating other's for what they have picked.

Sometimes the sticklers for superiority make me think of 5 year old brats with animal crackers...
You both got a box of animal crackers.
They both have the same serving size and flavor.
They both taste the same.
BUT! OH MY GOD! the playstaion brand of animal crackers has one extra animal cracker in a box of 50.

Big Fuckin' Deal.

Wake me up when one box has 250 and the other has 50 like PCs compared to consoles. (Don't take that the wrong way, I actually prefer consoles)
but as far as specs go, of course the PC wins, so unless I'm seeing a difference of THAT kind of magnitude, IDGAF.

And we'd all be better off doing the same, and enjoying our games instead of the idea of having a better version of a game that we might not even finish playing. How does a higher-res backlogged game equal more value than a game that is enjoyed to it's fullest capacity and played through and through?

I say, power, schmower.
It's about having fun, and enjoying the games/systems we play.. And not hating others for the games/systems THEY enjoy.

Happy Gaming Folks!

VforVideogames3677d ago

wow the xbox one looks so much better. so much for 1080p on ps4.

psforward3677d ago

Do you and corvusmd share a bridge?

Game looks noticeably better on PS4, not massively different but still better.

Totally off topic but I hate it when people pretend they own both systems.

CapellPro853677d ago (Edited 3677d ago )

@psforward

I have both consoles. Am I pretending? Why can't people have both consoles??

Its not out the norm..

GarrusVakarian3676d ago (Edited 3676d ago )

Nope, you're seeing things. The PS4 version runs at 900p, not 1080p. And the X1 version is missing Ambient Occlusion, has lower res shadows, and is lower res (792p).

http://s23.postimg.org/d4bg...

Complete lack of shadow or depth for objects in the world. Look at the planks on the left, the table, the boxes on the right. No AO on the X1.

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TheGreatAndPowerful3677d ago (Edited 3677d ago )

AA, shadows, lighting, textures all look better on the PS4.

jessupj3677d ago (Edited 3677d ago )

"Who would of thought it!?!?! They look exactly the same, o gosh, this cant be!"

I sure didn't think they would be the same (and they're not) because the PS4 is a lot more powerful than the xbone. That is fact and mine is just a common sense conclusion based on this fact. I don't know how many times this needs to be stated.

When are you going to let us stop beating this dead horse? It's mutilated beyond recognition at this point.

TheXgamerLive3676d ago

Xbox one looks better with better lighting and some small details as usual but tbh their very close.
Go ahead sony fanboys, lie away.

akaFullMetal3676d ago

Do you ever feel bad for lying? You bought a xbox one that's fine, but why lie about things like this?

BallsEye3676d ago (Edited 3676d ago )

pS4 slightly better shadows in first interior scene (same shadows on both outdoors). XBOX ONE slightly sharper image outdoors only visible though in the daytime cam view scene. ALso on XO at 2:03 leaves move on trees that are far from camera (left hand side). On ps4 only trees much closer to the player are animated. Both versions are nearly identical anyway.

Ah and for all the people who follow me and embarass themselves saying I'm an xbot:

http://tinypic.com/view.php...

Specially for you fanboys. You are the worst gaming community. XO watch dogs version for me.

My_Outer_Heaven3676d ago

PS4 version looks a lot better..

PS4 version is sharper, less jaggies and better shadows and dynamic colour.

The PS4 version also looks to be using Ambient Occlusion to boost shadows around the edges of objects in the game.

3-4-53676d ago

* PS4 seems to have Better Lighting, Better Shadows, and SLIGHTLY more pure/vibrant colors.

It's ALL very subtle though, so shouldn't be a deal breaker either way unless you own both a PS4 & XB1.

Jonny5isalive3676d ago

you can tell ps4 is higher res but they have the same textures it looks like.

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kiz26943677d ago (Edited 3677d ago )

I have to say this is one of the best comparison video ive ever seen, perfect editing. OT: Xbone seems to be missing ambient occlusion? or is it just me?

Kayant3677d ago

Ha that was the technique I was looking for or not as strong as PS4's. I was expecting to see black crush in the XB1.

kiz26943677d ago

Yeah, I think X1 has ambient occlusion, but like you said not up to the PS4 standard.

Elit3Nick3677d ago

I think it's just how it looks with the X1's filter, all multiplat games look darker on the X1

OC_MurphysLaw3677d ago

@ Elit3nick seems like the PS4 version is the dark one this time around.

RAWSTA3677d ago

Just you! go back to your hole.

MasterCornholio3677d ago

I'm seeing it as well. There are missing shadows in the Xbox One version.

LamerTamer3677d ago

It seems to have less AO or it isn't done as fine, it is more spotty. It kind of gives it a more "glowy" look. The shadow maps are also more jaggie on X1. I also noticed that the draw distance is not as good on X1, objects LOD out more/sooner.

Neoninja3677d ago

They look pretty much the same to me, and I'd like to add this is one of the best comparison videos I've ever seen.

Aussiebeachbabe3677d ago

neoninja Good to see someone mature and with brains. BRAVO..

LexHazard793677d ago

I agree, it was an awesome comparison. Not much of a difference, just slight edge for PS4 with the shadowing. Xbox One held its own tho, I'll give it that. XB1 fans should be very happy with it.

DashArrival3677d ago (Edited 3677d ago )

I just want the best looking version of this game on console, and that version is the PS4. I'm being honest when I say, that if I owned an Xbox One, I'd feel a tiny little bit bummed that these games are not on par with the PS4, but that feeling is only tiny, because once you start playing and get used to the game, it won't matter in the slightest. Have fun everyone .

Nolando3677d ago

I don't see how any Xbox owner would be bummed, its not like the graphics are super different.

I see softer lighting and better AA on the PS4 version... none of which make a huge difference in the whole scene as you said.

If you have an xbox or PS4 you should be happy with how good the game looks. If these are gonna be the main differences in multiplats Xbox owners shouldn't fret at all about graphical fidelity compared the PS4

DashArrival3677d ago

You're right. But who doesn't want the best looking console version if they had the choice? When both cars were driving at night through the streets, the PS4 version just looks better. The video is comparing both version. I stated which one looks better. Once you start playing the XBOX version on the XBOX ONE, then this whole crap will go out the door and you'll have a damn fine looking game on your hands and you won't care in the slightest, because you'll be used to it.

Nolando3677d ago

I do agree, if you want the absolute best version and you have both consoles then yes Ps4 is best...

Only part that I disagreed was that xbox owners would feel bummed.

Either way your playing a good looking game.

arinaborina3677d ago

no one feels bummed about graphics, if they would then you should feel bummed because you have a ps4 and not a gaming pc.

Aquariusgamer3677d ago (Edited 3677d ago )

pc is not a factor for console only gamers. I really don't see the need for people to constantly shoe-horn pc gaming into every console thread.

Everyone knows pc has the better graphics and performance, but that is not what this thread, or the video, are about.

With that said, x1 owners should only feel bummed if they paid 500 dollars for their console. The people who buy the new 400 dollar model should feel fine, since that price is more in line with the value of the hardware.

AgentSmithPS43676d ago

Ubisoft just gained a point in my book for not forcing parity on me. They did a good job using what the PS4 gave them, I'm impressed with the lighting and shadows, the "sense of depth" in a scene, etc. I can't wait to see how good future games will look!

Kavorklestein3676d ago (Edited 3676d ago )

Anyone bummed about what someone else has should just kill themselves.

Real World Example #1:
Aww, I just bought a Ford Fusion,(XB1/PS4) and to think, someone somewhere out there has a Bugatti Veyron
(PC with titans in SLi)
This is somehow making me wish I didn't own this perfectly capable and great vehicle!

Real World Example #2:
I just had sex with a girl and it was amazing! She said my penis felt perfect inside her.

But Wait! Somebody out there has a bigger dong than me, so I actually am bummed out now...

See how stupid that sounds?

If it's good sex, it's good sex!

Stupid modern man thinks everything everywhere is always competition, and what glory could the winners take from it all IF there wasn't someone for them to be better than?

It's not, never has been, or ever will be a big deal to have a game that is slightly less pretty than another system, console, pc, or game.

It's about the fun factor.

Same thing goes in bed.
Are you gonna be complaining about the best blowjob you've ever had because the girl who gave it to you has slightly smaller tits than you find ideal?

Nope. A good experience is a good experience.
Period.

And at this point, people are nit-picking and pointing out differences... small shit... like the hue of a nipple freckle.

Big Fuckin' Deal

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The entire WatchDogs series is 87% off and it's not even Black Friday

If you are looking for a bargain, check out the huge discounts across the entire WatchDogs series on Steam.

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Watch Dogs Deserves A Remake, More Than Ever

With the world of information and technology, privacy and security growing every day, Watch Dogs deserves another chance in the spotlight, now more than ever.

RaidenBlack1054d ago

The only Ubi title that deserves a faithful remake right now is Splinter Cell 1.
All 2014+ Ubi titles are just underwhelming. Especially ones from 2016+ are just cancer.

LucasRuinedChildhood1054d ago (Edited 1054d ago )

Seriously, are we so far removed from Ubisoft actually making good games that people now praise Watch_Dogs in retrospect?

"Watch_Dogs has remained one of my favourite games of the last ten years." Jesus Christ.

HankHill1054d ago

I remember being so disappointed in Watch Dogs when I played it at release. It was alright, but I think I fell for the hype and I needed a game to play on my new PS4.

obidanshinobi1054d ago

This is what happens when mediocrity gets praised as good.
Standards are slipping across the whole entertainment industry.
What was once considering rubbish is now considered as OK, what once was OK is now being praised as good etc etc.

LamerTamer1053d ago

Everyone has their own likes. I liked it a lot myself. I played through it twice and liked the car chases and the open world with fairly decent environments and missions. It suffered from the whole downgrade thing where they showed graphics that weren't actually there. No game will appeal to everyone but it was still ambitious for it's time.

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gantarat1054d ago

assassin's creed 1 should get a remake.

ExBee1054d ago

For certain! AC1 was brilliant at the time but with new graphics and gameplay it would be amazing! Do you prefer old combat or new though?

RaidenBlack1054d ago

I'd say a reimagining of AC1.
I direct AC1 remake would be a bad idea. It'll need better story pacing and significant better world building.

BlaqMagiq11053d ago

Old. Let it play like how it did with AC2-Syndicate style gameplay but refine the setting and story.

Profchaos1054d ago

It would need a lot changed for it to be enjoyable again as even back in 2007 on launch we were all complaining about it's repetitive gameplay go here perform one of three side quests repeat then assassination now do it over and over until a big battle with a unforgiving checkpoint system.

BlaqMagiq11053d ago

Absolutely. It needs it. The only AC I truly didn't enjoy.

chicken_in_the_corn1053d ago

I'd prefer it didn't. Ubisoft would make it so bloated, it wouldn't be anywhere near the original

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smolinsk1054d ago (Edited 1054d ago )

Absolutely, this watch dogs legion was terrible boring.

Profchaos1054d ago (Edited 1054d ago )

As a fan of the franchise legion was garbage and I regretted my purchase for the first time in the franchise the entire thing felt like an experiment in NPC behaviour and released without the writers input on what makes a good story.

I don't think I'm alone in that feeling though as wrench and Aiden are brought back and the campaign was rewritten to fit them.

I am tempted to buy the season pass to play it again with Aiden but fool me twice shame on me I'm waiting for a deep sale

camel_toad1054d ago

Agreed. Despite the annoying hipness of the characters in part 2 I thought it was a really fun game. I was extremely disappointed and surprised at how many steps back they took with Legion. You'd think it was made by an entirely different team. Or was it?

It was just so devoid of fun.

LamerTamer1053d ago

Honestly one of my biggest annoyances with Legion is that they took out the camera views for the driving. I mean the behind the car view that they stuck us with is near unplayable. I always used a first person driving view. After two releases why did they take OUT features? I don't get it.

TheSinsibleOne1054d ago

The fist watchdog game was the best by far
After that they weren't weird and annoying with that hipster stuff. Aiden was a badass.

LamerTamer1053d ago

I thought so at first too. I got used to it and it ended up being good after some play time. I just had to give it a chance.

TheEnigma3131054d ago

Remake the PoP series from xbox/ps2/gc era

RaidenBlack1054d ago

They are remaking Sands of Time.

TheEnigma3131054d ago

That's good news. Hopefully it's done right.

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Inside the Driver game that died so that Watch Dogs could live

From VG247: "When cars slide, they leave tyre marks. In a game like Driver, they’re an aesthetic touch, part of the inherent cool of a handbrake turn. But those dark shadows in the road also tell a story. From tyre marks, you can determine the speed of a vehicle, when it started to skid, and its ultimate direction of travel – long after the car itself has vanished into the distance."

vallencer1119d ago

Different spellings in different parts of the world friend. Tyre is a correct way to spell it.

Pridefall1118d ago

Dunno why you got downvpted when tyre is correct in Australia.

mikefizzled11118d ago

The mystery that is En Fore Gee

neutralgamer19921119d ago

Give us driver San Francisco remastered

IGiveHugs2NakedWomen1119d ago

Why did they stop making some of the best games ever? Driver was one of them.

Gameseeker_Frampt1118d ago

Assassins Creed 2 showed Ubisoft how to make money and Far Cry 2 showed them that gamers don't like complex ideas. Now Ubisoft just turns out games that are just variations of the same thing.

WeAreLegion1119d ago

Best driving mechanics ever made. Nothing has come close.

Gardenia1119d ago

A story driven game with pure driving gameplay. I'd love to see a new Driver game or a remake of the first one.

ApocalypseShadow1119d ago

Yes. This one. A definite remake of the first without adding any ridiculous fluff. The first game had great physics and sound for its time. The start of the car in the beginning cinema I watched constantly. My father and uncles were big muscle and classic car freaks. Only thing crazy about the game was the relentless cops in the last level. Insane the way those police cars were and launched at you.

Bleemcast made it look better just like PC emulators. But would definitely take a remake.

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