PlayStation 3 vs PlayStation 4 – Is It Worth The Upgrade?

The PlayStation 3 has been the host of some really iconic gaming titles, and surely each PS3 owner has managed to pile up some epic memories on the console. However, the PlayStation 4 has arrive, putting an end to an era. The question is, however, if the next gen console can match its predecessor and if it has enough upgrades to be worth upgrading if you already own a PS3.

[DarkAstronaut]

Considering it's selling faster than the PS3 and at pretty much the same rate as the Wii. I'd say the market already answered that question. If it's line-up interests you or not, is a personal choice.

[Abash]

It's time for people who are fine with just playing on their PS3 to get a PS4 with how many exclusives and multiplats the PS4 has in-store for it all through next year.

[DarkAstronaut]

Yep. 2015 is literally filled with games that aren't on any other console aside from PS4. Full exclusives and console exclusives. AAA and indies. If you don't have one, it's definitely time to get one.

Both PS4 and Xbox One will have a great year for multiplatform games.

[Griever]

I already upgraded last week to a PS4 after selling my PS3 and I am glad about it. Actually, it was my wife's advice to do that so I can recover some of the money from my 3 year old PS3. It was a pretty wise advice as I got $220 for it from some university student. I do not think there are any more PS3 exclusives to come except for maybe Tales of Zestiria. All the rest of the games are also coming to PS4 so no loss. Playing FFXIV: Realm Reborn and Dragon Age: Inquisition right now and I am a very happy RPG gamer. :-)

[Xaphy]

I kept my ps3 when I bought my ps4. I found myself not giving any attention to my ps3 anymore. I dont even touch it anymore. Im thinking of selling it, but something inside of me is hesitating as I want to keep it as a memory when I get older.

[miyamoto]

PS4 gave me tons of reasons to upgrade from PS3 and now that I did - me so happy.

YouTube & Facebook Share feature
The DualShock 4 Controller
The Speedy Quick Operation
Gameplay Video Recording
Cross Buy
Cross Save
Cross Play
Cloud Save
More bang for the Buck on PS+ Free Instant Game Collection and discounts across my PS3, PSP. PS Vita & PS4
1080p resolution that makes the most of my Samsung TV is a sight for sore eyes and 60fps

So many tons of reasons

BUT I am still keeping my PS3 so many backlogs of awesome games there like Demon's Souls and Ni No Kuni.

[rodiabloalmeida]

Next year you say... So in 2015, maybe I get one. Because the avaliable games are not worth to get one right now. The correct answer would be something like "The time for getting a PS4 is next year, not now". And I still have plenty to play on my PS3.

[sanosukegtr123]

I'm sticking to my ps3 for now, no rush in getting a ps4. if the ps4 had the ability to play ps3 games then i will get one but for now its the ps3.

[ion666]

I'm keeping my ps3 because of the collection of fighting games I have on is awesome. Plus I like to go back and play some oldies. I still have my ps1 to play some tekken 3 . And I have ps2 to play some sitcom. I suggest that people keep the old stuff. One day your gonna want to play email again.

[OB1Biker]

Yea of course its worth the upgrade and its always been, I just think its such good value to keep your PS3 as well. I have PS4 PS3 and Vita and with PS+ its a great gaming solution. I dont know why many have a PS4 vs PS3 dilemma.

[Lightning Mr Bubbles]

Of course it's worth it, the PS4 is really getting going now with great games early 2015, and all of 2015 will pretty much be insane with great games not on PS3. So I would say it's the perfect time to get a PS4.

[NewMonday]

looking at the graphics of..

Drivclub
inFAMOUS Second Son
the Order
Bloodborn
Uncharted 4

and features like..

Share
fast UI/OS
background download/install
better controller

worth it

[Griever]

9 disagrees for what!? For stating the facts!? Looks like there are bitter and salty fanboys lurking around here somewhere who do not want anybody to upgrade to a PS4.

[darthv72]

Personally I dont like the "upgrade" view. That implies you are replacing one for another when there is worth in having both.

Play the games that made the PS3 a hit while building a library of games that make the PS4 a hit. I enjoy games too much to stop playing the old one I get the new.

[jc12]

Concerning the hardware part of this article: since when does the Ps4 have an octa-core cpu running at 2.7 ghz? Last time I checked, it was running at 1.6 ghz...

[TheRacingX]

This guy doesnt know his ass from a hole in the ground.....the PS3 had 8 SPU's or cores that handled tasks for the CPU. It also had 512MB of RAM, not 256, it was split into 2 blocks of 256 one for video one for CPU/SPU. The biggest thing that held back the PS3/cell architecture ( actually the X360 as well ) was RAM. had both of these had more RAM, the new systems would not look so impressive

[Svinya]

Why do articles like these always have a comparison picture with the PS3's contrast turned WAY down and the picture looking washed out? To make the difference seem greater??

[zero_gamer]

I have a PS4 since launch and for the most part it's worth the upgrade. Wish the released games were better but when the games I really want to play come out, at least I have the system already.

PS3 has been keeping me busy regarding PlayStation gaming though. There's no way I will ever get rid of that console. Too many good games in my backlog/collection, and there's still games coming exclusively for it. Soon will be the time for Namco Bandai, Atlus, NIS, etc. to support the PS4 with full force.

[Blasphemy]

at this current time i have to say no.

@abash well since those exclusives are not here yet why should i upgrade now?

[TBONEJF]

But I rather wait for at least a year after a new system launch cause they will be more games. i don't want to have my game console sitting around collecting dust. That's why I skipped the WiiU cause I knew NINTENDO is making a new console. Plus they are a lot of PS3 games I can buy for a lower price.

[modelgod]

I'm an avid xboner and even I find this article to be ridiculous.

[MeliMel]

Lol.. what real Xbox owner says "xboner"?

[VegasDawg]

That's a pretty fanBOY like deduction, 10 year life cycle of both system last gen has more to do with sales than everything you just said, try taking you fanBOY goggles off and us intelligence when trying to make a ignorantly blanket statement. Just for the record any blanket statement is ignorant, life is full of variables you must account for or you're living in a fantasy land.

Don't get me wrong, Sony has put out a fantastic product and gave the gamer exactly what they wanted, but in no way shape or form can the PS4 compare to the leap in power the Ps3 gave us over the Ps2.
The Ps4 is the most powerful console by far but it's not a "powerful" console, it's now old pc tech.

What I'm trying to say is you're right to a degree, but you forgot the main variable and that makes you wrong,lol. With a 10 year life cycle , longest one in history? People were and are eager to move on unlike any other time in history and you must account for this when talking about why both consoles are selling faster than MOST of there predecessors.

I love my Ps3, I see no reason whatsoever to move on until the Ps4 gets a few more exclusives and that's when I'll jump, it's all about games for me a minor jump in graphics,IMO, is no reason to jump. I still have 55 games in my back log and with such a huge collection there are still many more game I still want to play the PS4 cannot compare to that, not one bit.

[strangeaeon]

I think "by far" is an exaggeration in terms of power. Sadly the echo chamber of sheep bleeting this mantra over and over has contributed to the PS4 dominating.

[jrshankill]

DarkAstronaut : "Considering it's selling faster than the PS3"

So we now make choices dependent on sales? I'm pretty sure Justin Beiber sold more than Metallica last year.. should I now rush out and buy a Beiber album?

[mmcglasson]

Don't bother clicking this article... It's a waste of time as he doesn't even get his facts correct.

Yes, getting a PS4 was worth every penny in my opinion. It will continue to be worth it as time goes on.

Off the topic:

One game that has surprised me so far is Secret Ponchos. Yea, it has it's issues/glitches but it's honestly a very addictive game. It's got a mix of League of Legends and WoW arenas (with a western theme). Currently, I'd give it a 8/10 (with it's current issues)(it's also currently free). I've put about 12 hours into the game so far, playing multiple classes. The game gets better when you are playing with someone that has a mic and works as a team.

Hopefully they will make the matchmaking quicker, fix some glitches, add a story mode or practice mode vs AI for people new to the game. I'd also like to see HP values, dmg values, etc.

[DarkAstronaut]

More reasons

-Platnium Games is making a PS4 game
- Gravity Daze PS4

http://sidescrollers.net/in...

and Dragons Dogma 2 is also a rumored PS4 exclusive

[scark92]

Well if the consumer wants fresh new games for a console then yes, PS3 can still be used as it has a big library, but it will not be a focused product forever!

[IGiveHugs2NakedWomen]

@Is It Worth The Upgrade?

To me it is worth it. Whether or not to upgrade is ultimately a personal choice.

[Ezz2013]

Not yet
Ps3/Pc for now
but soon when Uncharted 4 comes out.....and i'm keeping my Ps3 too

[dRanzer]

If the order 1889 was actully go to ps3 i will agree with you but this game will out within 2 months,you just cant whit to uncharted 4 :)

[Dirtnapstor]

The upgrade on graphics alone is definitely noticeable. Same game for both systems, night and day difference. Well worth the upgrade.

[HighResHero]

I feel the same way but about Bloodborne. Plus my PS2 ect. aren't going anywhere.

[modelgod]

high res Hero, I'm one of the lucky ones whose first generation 60 gig ps3 is still in good condition; best system ever made by far! !

[mmcglasson]

I still have my original 60GB PS3 and it's perfect for playing games and movies offline. However, my network card went bad in a lightning storm or something. Sometimes it will connect for maybe a minute then go out. Sometimes it won't connect at all (Wi-Fi/Ethernet connections). Luckily I was able to get my PS3 connected enough times to backup my saved data to the cloud (this was a years ago). It took about 4hours because I had to keep resetting my PS3 and trying to get signed in to do the upload. I will eventually get this system fixed.

I have two original slim PS3s though (one was a 320GB (i think) that I bought when my 60GB got messed up. Then I bought a 160GB from a friend that bought it and wanted to sell it 4months later because he played it maybe 10 times... I bought it from him for $100 bucks and in perfect condition.

[modelgod]

I'm Microsoft for life, and I will be getting ps4 when SF5 comes out, but I also have an affinity for indie games which happens to be my best friends gaming preference and just that alone makes it worth buying. We'll revisit this question in a few years when they stop making games for the ps3. Obviously they have more titles than the ps4 but ps4 is definitely the way to go. Ridiculous article unless your under the age of 19.

[mixelon]

Of course it is (for many), but I wouldn't ditch the PS3 to get a PS4. It's worth keeping them both around for now.

[HighResHero]

Exactly. I still have my PS2.

[DougLord]

Not quite yet. But in 3-4 months maybe. Wait for reviews on Order and Bloodborne. But definitely this year. Might want to wait for a price drop to compete with Xone.

But all the new games in 2015 will be PS4 and Xone exclusive. ALSO xgen games have huge differences. Go look at Mordor on 360 or PS3. No nemesis system, game is as boring as AC 17. With Nemesis it's GOTY.

Xone is certainly worth upgrading from 360 RIGHT NOW. Halo MAC is fixed and they are giving us ODST FREE. SO is a blast. FH2 on 360 is a totally different game by a different company vs Xone.

I had 3 360s and 3 PS3s. I'm giving them away as Xmas presents to my <10 year old nephews and nieces that only have Wiis or Ipods. Does that make me a bad Uncle?

The Tegra K1 is more powerful then a PS3 or 360.

Unfortunately in 2 years Tegra 7 will be As powerful as PS4/Xone.

[DarkAstronaut]

Mordor on 360 and PS3 is straight up broken. The PS3 more than 360 version. It's shouldn't have been released. The will both consistently run under 20FPS for long periods of time.

[Subaruwrx]

"Might want to wait for a price drop to compete with Xone" Well, as of now, MS has yet to confirm that the Xone holiday price cut in the USA is permanent. If you like what the X1 has to offer, now is certainly the time to pick it up in the USA because of the Holiday discount and the multiple free game bundles.

[one2thr]

Power in numbers, but not in presentation.

[Madrigal]

Yes. All three next-gen upgrades are worth the purchase. The end.

[gobluesamg]

I got the PS4 and it's hard for me to even turn on the PS3. The controller feels horrible and the framerate and graphics break the immersion for me. I'm by no means a graphics guy but the difference is already very pronounced.

[traumadisaster]

I like the library of ps3 exclusives and I've trained my brain to like sub 4k games. Playin harvest moon and gt6 currently even though I have Fh2 and grid2 4kpc.

[TheFirstClassic]

Nothing on ps4 is a must play for me right now, but next year will change that with uncharted, bloodborne, witcher, and batman. Those are the main games that will make me buy a ps4 next year.

[u4one]

Absolutely

[theshredded]

so far no,we still do not have that must own next gen only AAA game
Lords of the Fallen,AC Unity...were just feces & Infmaous Second Son which is the highest next gen only game on PS4 wasn't enough imo

[Gamer777]

The specs given for the PS4 clock speed are false; the console has 8 x 1.6GHz processors not 8 x 2.7GHz. Article also states that the PS3 has 256mb of ram, when it in fact has 512mb(2 *256mb non-unified).

If you have a limited budget the PS3 is low priced and you can jump into a deep catalog of older games and stunning exclusives. However if you want to jump into current gen the PS4 is looking to have a very strong line up for 2015.

[sin7279]

Another stupid pointless article!

[StormLegend]

Heck yea it is!!!! the PS4 is better in every way.

[mixelon]

Except DLNA streaming. :( (lol admittedly not the biggest deal)

[StormLegend]

It's getting that in the next update :0

[sanosukegtr123]

if it had the ability to play ps3 games then yeah it will be awesome but for now its the ps3.

[Enigma_2099]

Is it backwards compatible? Cause that's a major selling point for me.

[TheLastColossus]

Its not Nov 2013

[LOGICWINS]

I don't regret getting mine at all. Even though I bought GTAV on the PS3, it feels like I'm playing it for the first time on the PS4.

Still, 2015 seems like it will be the PS4s standout year. Games like the Witcher 3 and UC4 will give people who are on the fence a two really good reasons to make the jump.

[Subaruwrx]

I purchased the PS4 at launch and have not regretted my purchase. It's true that there have been only a few AAA exclusives but the cross generation multi plats perform much better on the PS4 than they do on the PS3. I also did not play the games that were remastered for the current generation on my PS3 (Tomb Raider, TLOU and GTAV) so, that was a bonus. That said, I think the PS4 will be a much more compelling buy for those people who haven't upgraded yet, once exclusives like Bloodbourne and The Order release.

[PsBoxGamer]

I would say YES! 2015 will have some amazing games coming out both 1st party and 3rd along with great indy games.The Order, Batman, Witcher 3, Uncharted 4, Bloodborn, Ff15 hopfully are my main games that I am most looking forward to.

[Vidyagames]

Ughhhhh. These articles. Yes, there is enough games on both the first and third party front to upgrade and never go back (obviously sometimes go back, but you know what I mean)

[Macdaddy71]

Dumb post like this I Hate!!!! Why even ask that?? The numbers of ps4 sold answer that, omg it dumb to even think the upgrade not worth it, I'm a X1 man have a ps4 also....they both was well worth every dime spent....
Pissed off so much over someone would think to ask this lost for words...

[Revengeance]

I got both. Not disappointed with either.

[Master of Unlocking]

I'd like to ask a question to all of you who say you had a PS3 and sold it for a PS4: did you have any PSN games on it? If so, what happens to them? You're just glad you bought them, got to play them a little and *bam* off they go, right into the virtual garbage can for digital games? You'll never get to play them again then, if you didn't keep your PS3, since they're unfortunately not playable on your new PS4 and, you're fine with that?
I mean, rather than sue developpers because a game didn't have exactly the resolution that was advertised, don't you people think that THIS right here is a problem more worthy of your time and efforts? To just tell devs and HW makers alike: what the hell do you plan on doing with your servers and the game I bought?
I logged in on HOME the other day, you know, the second life-like social hub on the PS3, and they announced that the app was going to be shut off on 31 March 2015! What about all the money people have invested in there? Personnally I just spent some 5-6€, but some people have invested a lot of money to buy all those clothes, properties and so on. So what's next? Are they going to shut off the PS3 PS Store servers at some point or what? We'll just have a blank screen when trying to enter the store on the PS3 and all our data, all our games will be lost?
And mind you, this question is not directed just at sony, all of them, HW manufacturers, devs and publishers alike seem to have no problem at all scurrying along with the ladder once we've climbed it and leave us hanging from the beam, and everybody's fine with that apparently?
I'm seriously worried about that. I bought my console and my games thinking I'd still be able to play them some 10, 20 years down the line! It's actually part of the reason why I still don't have a PS4: what happens to my PS3 digital titles?
/rant.

[s45gr32]

Good intellectual comment and that's what worries me since I own a PS3. If Sony does this and gets away with it, then we are doomed

[franwex]

I'm sure they all got rid of their ps3 games along with the console dude. Since the downloaded games are in the HDD they can get more money for their used ps3.

I never get rid of consoles myself and you make a valid point with HOME. However eventually people move on to other things. Simply enjoy the experience while it lasts.

[ion666]

That's why I bought hard copies. I love fighting games I would never buy them digital. And it's the reason I don't own D.O.A. or the last iteration to virtua fighter.

[pop-voxuli]

360 to xbone? F**k no. PS3 to PS4? F***ing A yes!!

[Spotie]

So to speak, yes. But I wouldn't give up my PS3. I'd just get the new console, as well.

Wait, I did.

[Father__Merrin]

im glad i bought one, im enjoying it more than my PC nowadays

[saposaposapo]

PS4 will not only match, but it will be even more epic. To compare, I think it will be PS2 levels of epicness. It was amazing to see how Sony cooked everything with the last years of PS3 to bring the amazing experiences that will be with the ps4 now.

[Metallox]

Look at Shadow of Mordor on PS3, please:

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

I think it's time to move to the 8th gen.

[s45gr32]

In my personal opinion no and decided to stick with PC gaming. Games are cheaper, backwards compatible, free online gaming, and my five year old Gaming PC is going strong:

Laughable PC Specs:

AMD Phenom 2 quad processor overclocked
4gigs of DDR2 ram
500gigs of Hard Drive space
NVIDIA GTX 480

But at least I have a Logitech 7.1 virtual surround sound headphones.

[FromTheAshes]

Exactly.

As much as I liked playing PS3 exclusives...PC is where it is at for me right now considering all the multiplat console games and Xbox One "exclusives" that end up on PC.

All in all to each his own.

[s45gr32]

I agree

[DarXyde]

Giving my totally honest opinion? Depends. I love my PlayStation 4, but, at least for now, there aren't any experiences that aren't possible on PS3. Sure, it's much faster, better integrated, and functions much better as a social platform, but developers have been playing it very safe with what these machines can do. I think once Morpheus hits or developers start making better use of the PlayStation Camera, it's definitely worth the upgrade.

For now, it feels too subjective. PS3 is still well-supported. Once support drops and the only place to play certain games is PS4, it will definitely be worth it. So for now, it really depends on who you are.

[Subaruwrx]

"But, at least for now, there aren't any experiences that aren't possible on PS3." Not true - Infamous SS, Killzone ShadowFall, Knack, and Drive Club are not available on PS3. Whether or not you think these games are worth upgrading to the PS4 for is a matter of opinion. Also, cross generation games like MLB The Show, Little Big Planet 3, TLOU, Tomb Raider, AC4 Black Flag and Watch Dogs perform much better on the PS4. I guess if you're not interested in the exclusives or better performance then upgrading right now isn't necessary.

[DarXyde]

"Available" and "possible" are not the same thing and I was particular in my wording for that very reason. There's nothing about inFamous, Killzone Shadow Fall, or Knack that you can't make for PS3. Exclusives, but the games are totally possible on PS3 (with downgrades, obviously). Drive Club, I can't speak about since it's heavily social and the new social capabilities of the PS4 are probably outside of what the PS3 can do, but I'm talking about what really alters the entire experience of the game.

Again, so far, there really isn't much (if anything) that isn't possible on PS3. Graphics, resolution, and frame rate, sure, but we haven't really witnessed anything revolutionary yet.

[nitus10]

These games are one of the main reasons I don't have a PS4 yet since I don't find them compelling enough. This is not to say I think these games are bad, in fact I do think they are quite good games, however I really do prefer Action/Adventure and RPGS's and I have quite a few games on my PS3 that I still want to finish. So I don't mind the wait.

Come next year when the RPG's really start to come out then I will definitely get a PS4.

[PaulFiend]

"PlayStation 3 vs PlayStation 4 – Is It Worth The Upgrade?"
What kind of stupid question is that? =/

[nitus10]

I do think this is a stupid question as well but it really boils down to what games you like. IMHO if you have both a PS3 and PS4 or are even contemplating getting a PS4 in the next few months and a game that you would like to play comes out for both consoles then I would definitely recommend the PS4 game even if it means a wait until you eventually buy the PS4 (assuming 2 to 4 months away) and by then the game will be cheaper.

Still it all boils down to choice since no one is forcing you to purchase the console or the games.

[ravenl0rd]

Of course it is worth it. I guess you can stick with the PS3 if you only want to play retro games in a year.

[Holeran]

After playing Battlefield 4 and Destiny on PS4 for as long as I have I would never be able to go back to PS3.

[ReLLiK]

I don't think using screenshots from COD are going to prove anything. That game has looked the same since the first MW. I don't think anyone could tell the difference.

[GNCFLYER]

Yes.

[lnfiniteLoop]

it'll get better when the games start being released only for the PS4 and not on the PS3 as well... same goes for XBOne only and not also on 360...

[pelida]

Yes

[kevnb]

yes, unless you don't care about graphics or performance. The framerates were often outright horrible on last gen consoles, especially the last few years.

[indychad]

I haven't even looked at the article but if you really need to ask if it's worth upgrading??? Stop fu¢king trolling! And just fu¢king play your game!

[Tzuno]

only if you trade in the ps3 to lower ps4 price , then yes.

[slane3]

I play my Ps3 everyday....,its all about the GAMES not hardware.

[Ch1d0r1]

It be nice if the PS4 had a video player to play MKV, MP4, AVI, etc...

[slane3]

I play my Ps3 everyday. its all about the GAMES not hardware. If your having fun....isn't that the most important aspect of gaming ?

[chikane]

when GT7 and ff15 come out then i'll buy a PS4 till then i love my 3

[assdan]

Loads of inaccurate stats in this article...

[NixonMonoxide]

Some people are still claiming PS+ gives you tons of free games....
So I LOLed.

Maybe next year. Certainly not now imo. Brick with surprisingly dated hardware, and no games. This generational console leap is mediocre.

Won't support my DS3? Won't play my old games? Won't even play my old digital purchases?

But I can TWITCH stream, YOUTUBE & link to FACEBOOK!!
mmmmmkay.. That's definitely why I want to game! Wait... I can buy my old PS3 games again? For triple the price? Thank you sooooooo much!

People screaming b-bu-but 60fps! must have been living under rocks, as it's nothing new. A good amount of PS3 games hit 60.

60fps on what? Repackaged PS3 games that should have run that way to begin with? I haven't seen a single thing out this year that can't be equally enjoyable & realised on the PS360.

Keep believing the console is actually as powerful as they lead you to believe. No wonder many developers are cutting performance for a "MORE CINEMATIC EXPERIENCE".

I'll be keeping my PS360/PC. Someone wake me up when "next gen" is anything more than a scam for sheep.

[kevnb]

almost no ps3 games are at 60 fps. A lot of them are actually sub 30 for a good portion of gameplay. Just compare dragon age inquisition on ps3 vs ps4, its the same game but quite a different experience.

[Djinn]

The PS3 can play CDs, mp3s, videos, and photos. It has the superior xmb and better wifi and dualshock. It's also quieter. The PS4 doesn't have any of that and the graphics while a significant upgrade aren't as big and upgrade as that of the PS2 to PS3. Save your money until the PS4 is worth it.

Can you imagine if the iphone 7 got rid of features from the iphone 6? Or didn't play mps3? No one would stand for it so no one should stand for it in this case either.

[kevnb]

how does the ps3 have better wifi than the ps4? Do you like wireless g better than n? The graphical leap is also pretty big, it feels more like ps1 to ps2 to me. Give the devs a little more time and im sure they can design even better looking games once they get used to the hardware.

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

[GamingTruth]

well 2 things wrong with your graphics argument:

1. the ps4 isn't even close to being used to even a half of its power especially considering features such as unified memory aka HUMA technology haven't been employed in games yet, and gpu compute, it will take developers 3 years to really learn ps4 and that's where the big graphics jumps will happen.

2. I don't know why you 1d1ots keep regurgitating that same comment about the graphics jump from ps4 from ps3 not being as big a leap from ps2 to ps3, theres 2 problems wrong with that statement; 1 is that a graphics jump of the magnitude doesn't exist, even in a movie from Pixar or dreamworks, you would be playing real life, games graphics aren't going to look much jumping over ps3 anyway, the second problem is that you people let pc fans manipulate your minds from the real truth so many things I saw last gen on ps3 I to this day wonder what pc fans see as superiority over ps3 games from pc from ps3, ps3 was highly underrated in graphics, ps4 is showing me the first true jump from last gen its as if sony and Microsoft are the only ones that can do graphics jumps correctly.

Lastly, graphics aren't exactly what sony developers are aiming for, their aim is moreso on the side of performance of games like 60fps and 1080p which ps3 never did, and open world games which ps3 never had, also mmos, and virtual reality which ps3 couldn't do, so the graphics upgrades are huge and ps3 hasn't been even close to having its power harnessed.

[plmkoh]

"Can you imagine if the iphone 7 got rid of features from the iphone 6?"

Can you imagine if the iphone 7 was priced 45% cheaper than the iphone 6? No, because it wouldn't happen but it did with the PS4.

" Or didn't play mps3?"

LOL so the PS4 can't play MP3? Credibility out the window for you.

[keegamer80]

I don't think it's on the level of the wii our, the original PlayStation! Wii was sold out for weeks if not months! The original PlayStation was hard to find for the first year or so! I just got a ps4! It came with the last of us and gta v! I'm enjoying last of us! Never bought it for ps3! Sorry for rambling! I think it will surpass ps3 in terms of enjoyment! Ps1 or two I don't know yet!

[Elda]

Hell to the yeah it is!..But I play my PS3 & 4 quite often.

[Pocker]

Mines collecting dust. I wish my ps3 wouldnt have went out. The external hard drive support. Mp3 and plex support, all missing from ps4. Plus no pandora and forced to buy a second music streamer(unlimited). Games just havent gotten there yet either. Not impressed at all yet. However i was extremely unimpressed with ps3s first couple years too.

[Bizzare21]

The PS4 is an upgrade? lol

[PersonMan]

Do you think it's a downgrade or something?

[MoneyMeng]

It's neither. Yea it's an upgrade in graphics but it also has no games. That is unless you like playing independent games. 400$ just to play games that can be ran on a mobile device...no its not worth it. At least not yet.

[JakeD]

Neither but that's my Opinion

[kevnb]

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[PersonMan]

PS4 is great. No regrets.

[Ninver]

Iff youre buying a cod game every year dont expect an upgrade #fixed

[MoneyMeng]

HELL NO it isnt! Ps4 has no games, same with Xbone.

[IWentBrokeForGaming]

Absolutely... What a stupid question!

[kingbain90]

I don't upgrade to next gen till
1. There is a big library of games on it (day one buy is a never)
2. It's affordable (paying $500+ is a hell no even $400 is pushing)
3. It has that killer app/exclusive

So to answer the question.... no its not. Maybe holiday 2015 but not now. If 1080p graphics and small new feats like dvr is a huge deal to you go ahead. I'd wait year when you can get it at a 50% off value and great exclusive games available.

[jznrpg]

Worth it to me for sure , but dont sell your ps3 or ps2 or ps1.

[Dogswithguns]

I still loving my PS3.. but if I had a PS4 I would never gonna touch my PS3 again.. So to me PS3 for another longtime.

[clouds5]

Not worth it. I just bought a new graphics card for my PC (gtx970) which is the better deal atm. It costs less than the ps4 but plays something like AC unity with 35-60 fps in 1080p with better textures/effects than ps4. Compared to the 20-30 fps on the ps4...
I'll get the ps4 when the ps5 comes out just for the exclusives. Did it the same way with the ps2 and ps3.

[GamingTruth]

yeah you really buy a ps4 or Sony Microsoft or Nintendo platform for multiplats? those companies don't make those systems for multiplats, they make them for exclusives which ps4 and xbox one are both destroying anything on pc with.

[clouds5]

I will get the console with the best exclusives eventually. But not now. I already have a wii u (totally worth it if you enjoy nintendo games).
I also bought a used ps3 very cheap and spent the summer playing amazing exclusives which I bought for about 100$ total (yes for alle the amazing ps3 exclusives).
If you have a little patience you can save sooooooo much money. What I meant by my original comment: neither ps4 nor xb1 are worth it at the moment! Expensive and very few games that I actually want to play and even less games that I can't play on my PC (in better quality).

[GamingTruth]

better? lol, subjective

[thelwebb100]

I regret selling my PS3. I've been actually wanting to go back and replay the Uncharted trilogy, Bioshock trilogy, South Park, DMC reboot etc. PS3 has an awesome library plus the graphics still hold up!

[Dyldog69]

Great library but no the graphics don't hold up

[thelwebb100]

Yes they do! The leap from PS3 to PS4 is marginal, Uncharted 2 and 3 can go head to head with any next gen game.

[Dyldog69]

Not an upgrade. Insulting article title implying a slight difference in console capabilities which is slanderous in tone. Written by an Xbox fanboy, microsoft employee or Sony hater

[Meryl]

I have upgraded and am happy with my purchase, but hoping that I will be able to play the ps3 games I have missed on PSNow. I have had a blast with Second Son, Knack, Dragon Age Inquisition, The Last of Us Remastered, some I still need to complete, but at least I have something to play. And there are games out there that I haven't bought yet like little big planet, skylanders: trap team, destiny but I'm waiting for them to become cheaper maybe I should get skylanders swap force while I'm waiting, so spoilt for choice:-)

[Ghost_Nappa]

Ghosts is a poor example to use when spotlighting the difference between gens. Advanced Warfare would've been much better. Also, The Last of Us is 720p30fps on ps3, 1080p60fps on ps4. That alone should prove that the ps4 is a worthy upgrade.

[Rock_On_PS4]

If you can afford the upgrade, do it. The Last of Us 2, Uncharted 4, God of War 4, Grand Theft Auto 6, etc look good for 2015 and beyond!

[Dannylew]

The question is completely different but nowadays... news like this works just to gain clicks...
The ps3 "in my opinion" is a incredible well designed piece of hardware... really advanced in 2005 and also real future proof architecture nowadays...

In conclusion.. it's not about "if the ps4 is better than ps3" the question is .. "PS3 is really well designed" and the tecnological gap "on paper" and graphically speaking it's not so obvious.

IMO... Yes, the upgrade is worth the cost if you compare PS3 and PS4... and it's more convenient if you compare Sony home console to other consoles.

[feedthereaper]

I dunno about the PS, but for X360 -> X1 I would say it is more like a luxury purchase than an essential upgrade! I can in all honesty say that when playing X1 games and then going back and playing a few X360 games the graphical difference is marginal! It isn't the massive upgrade in graphics that we have come to see in previous generational leaps and the games thus far are either re-masters (which I just see as pointless if you have already played them a great deal on another platform, regardless of how much better the graphics seem to be) or they are on both old and new platforms.

The only thing I have seen that has impressed me is the multiplayer count on Battlefield 4 where you have almost double the number of players on a map, which on the large scale maps makes the older generation seem a different game where its almost a bit like "spot the player in that wilderness" whereas on the new generation there is so much more activity and warfare to really appreciate it. But that aside, everything else just feels a bit like old generation with a few extra bells and whistles. I think it will be another 6-12 months, when the new games for the older generation systems dry up and developers push the new systems harder knowing they don't intend to do a quick port to the old systems and literally hinder the new generation games performance doing it, that is when they will become essential rather than luxury upgrades.

I appreciate I have talked about my X1 experience on a PS4 article, but I believe its a "generational" question that can be asked of either of the two consoles rather than solely at one and maybe if people were honest about their own experiences on either platform, good or negative, it can be a good thing. It might even encourage a few developers or MS/Sony to listen to the feedback and improve where there needs to be improvement, and that can only be a good thing for gamers of either platform.

[Saijahn]

*I know this is a PS article*

I have to disagree with you Reaper. Saying the graphics leap is marginal between x360 > x1, is crazy to me.

While I haven't played a multi-gen game on both consoles so I can't offer a direct comparison of let's say a COD:AW on 360 to COD:AW on x1, I have been recently playing Darksiders 2 on the 360.

A game in the same genre I played for X1 was Ryse. Ryse makes a game like Darksiders look ridiculously old.

So if Ryse looks that polished (it certainly played like utter crap though) in the infancy of the Xbox 1, I can't even imagine what games will look like in the console's future.

[feedthereaper]

Ahhh, yes.... but Ryse is one of the few games that were built for X1 and not 360. So it had the freedom to flex its muscles greatly. That was my end point, that until the 360 dies off and developers shift themselves to create X1 only games (or X1/PS4 should I say) then we will only see toned down games that make use of a bit of extra oomph to push games that also run on 360.

At the moment the lineup on X1 consists of a lot of multi-generation games, such as Destiny, Halo (again, old games remastered), COD, Battlefield and so on. Whereas I think Sony gamers can feel a little annoyed with this PS4/X1 parity can limit how much the PS4 legs can really stretch themselves, I feel X1 owners themselves can feel a little annoyed the 360 is also hampering how powerful the X1 can be.

With Ryse we have had a glimpse of the future, and I think long term we will see the X1 become a big improvement over the 360, but for maybe 60-70% of X1 games at the moment, I just do not see the huge improvement Ryse gave a glimpse off, and I do think that until developers start to give up on the 360 and look to the future, we could be still another 6-12 months away from seeing that leap.

[clouds5]

If you want a big visual upgrade over ps360 you need to go for pc. Get a decent cpu and a gtx970 best bang for the buck gpu EVER. Cheaper than ps4 but so much more power.

[Saijahn]

Yes it's worth the upgrade. Better games are getting ready to come out on it. Those games will be PS4 exclusives or next-gen exclusives. If you have the free cash to upgrade why are you holding off?

[totalrecoilzz]

in a word NO....the only game ive really enjoyed was the last of us all the others ive played on pc..to be honest non of the games ive played have wowed me either nothing is nex gen yet.

[ShaunCameron]

Maybe when Senran Kagura: Estival Versus gets an NA release date, it will be worth it.