The Division Graphics Comparison

See how the PC, Xbox One, and PS4 versions of The Division stack up against each other.

[daBUSHwhaka]

Looks fantastic on all.

[funkyvideogames]

Yes the Game is amazing!

[zidane1341]

the people who are disagreeing are jackasses.

[NarooN]

Maybe the people who disagreed... literally merely just disagreed with his statement? lol

[Black0ut]

Indeed it does look great on all platforms. The visuals have amazed me since the beta!!

[kickerz]

Very true. My only decision is, do I go PC for the better graphics or do I play on my Xbox one for better controller and friend lists... Hmmmm.

[iistuii]

I had the same problem but it looks incredible maxed out on PC so I went that way. I do however use an Xbox elite controller linked to my tv, but I miss my Xbox friends that's the only regret I have...

[II__BONE__II]

You still have friends on an Xbox?
weird

[zidane1341]

bone, how original. too bad the xbox one has sold more then the 360 in the timespan, troll.

[trenso1]

Gameplay>graphics you will have a lot more fun with your friends than looking at game with better textures and no one to play it with.

[iistuii]

@Tenso1 nah I like playing at a nice smooth framerate as well as better looking graphics, I'll find new friends no worries..

[kickerz]

Nothing weird about it. Most people get whatever console suits them, and for me n my mates that is Xbox. Don't really care for this fanboy wars stuff.

[Anomander]

Why not play it on PC with the Xbox Controller and have best of both worlds. With the 3rd person POV and cover system I think the controller would work better and you can just plug it in and go.

[fr0sty]

Neither version looks anywhere near as good as the first gameplay shown.

[objdadon]

Agreed but it still looks damn good.

[yezz]

@objdadon

Just lol at the people disagreeing with you. People who think that this game doesn't look good have ridiculously high standards. There are very few open world games that look as good or better..

[Blasphemy]

looks nothing like when they first showed it.

[skydragoonityx]

PC>PS4>XONE

[R6ex]

Obvious console port! PC should have looked much better, had it been the lead development platform.

[UltimateMaster]

That depends on your PC, can't assume everyone has the same rig nor the same power.
In any case, they all pretty much look alike regardless which platform it is.

[Zoombael]

Obviously you're clueless.

[Fin_The_Human]

Every time I see articles like this I just think its one big pissing contest.

[ntkennedy]

Sorry, accidental disagree, dang phones!

[zidane1341]

aqua, you sure are a special kind of person.

[sadsatan]

they look the same

[XhiXExtreme]

you won't see the difference if your monitor ain't >3840x2160P and the video too also at fullscreen.. so yea, it's like looking at three fresh eggs of the same size and trying to guess which one has the most yolk in it because you can't see it...?

[chrisx]

PS4 looks better than the Xbone as expected.

[Italiano1234567]

The people that r disagreeing must own an Xbox...yes they all look good but the x1 version is clearly not as sharp and crisp...

[keegamer80]

I bought it for ps4 and Xbox one. It's a game you play to have fun with your family and friends.

[zidane1341]

no they dont, not even in the least. reputable sources like tech foundry have said the graphics on consoles are the exact same. the only way you could say different is if your a sony fanboy

[ChrisW]

Up close, the graphics are relatively the same across all three. It's the draw distance that really shows the difference.

[angelsx]

The only difference for me is 60fps and 4k on pc if you have $1000+ machine

[jonivtec]

Once its in motion the pc will obviosly be the platform of choice....visual departement all platform look nice

[iistuii]

Exactly. People use still pictures at angles to hide the jaggies on a console, but as soon as you see them running together the PC looks way better & runs at 60fps, it's by far the best version as it should be if you've got the hardware. The console versions are nice & id be happy with either version... If I hadn't played the PC version.

[zidane1341]

playing on xbox one, level 21. there are next to zero jaggies.

[Aither]

4K + 60FPS... You are looking at a lot more than $1000.00 for specs like that.

[NarooN]

Yeah -- 4K and 60fps? Way more than $1000 lol.

[ClayRules2012]

The Division looks really good on all 3. Having said that, the PC version looks better "in my opinion" and as expected, the PC version will allow for more visual touches.

I hope all gamers who've bought the game are having a great time with it =)

[Bolts]

I have both the PC and PS4 version. The PC just doesn't look better. It crushes the console version. There are textures in the PC that's crisp and clear where as the console is nothing more than a blur. Don't even get me started on the 60 FPS and fog effects.

[Condemnedman]

why play it on two different systems? What's the point? genuine question.

[iistuii]

I found that when I was in the beta. I would have bought the PC version anyway due to the 60fps like all multi's, but the difference in ultra settings is huge.

[Bolts]

Ubisoft more than any other publisher is the king of bundles. I got my PC copy for free with a keyboard purchase and the PS4 copy I preordered with my own money. I intended to play this game on the PS4 because I have a much longer friend list on the PSN. On the PC I will have to use Uplay and only crazy people use Uplay.

That all changed when I got my free PC copy. The PC version is so much better that it's virtually unfair. I'm not just talking about graphics and performance. For example there's zone chat and various chat channels which makes the game feels more like a MMO vs the PS4 where it is a solo game with match making. Despite my initial concerns my Uplay friend list ballooned quickly and the PS4 preorder is now money down the drain.

[Maxor]

The fact that I can only encounter other agents with matchmaking or by entering the DZ is a design flaw that Ubisoft needs to fix. Without that the PS4 gameplay is exactly the solo game with match making as you stated.

In this aspect at least Destiny got it right. The fact that I can roam world and run into random Guardians fighting baddies is a feature that I sorely miss. The Division just feels static and empty without it.

[Cdn_Seahawks_Fan]

This is what I like to see. Why do people have to try to out "pee" each other? I play on the Xbox One and for me the game looks SOLID. All the detail, the levels are well designed and I have found little to no issues (e.g. bugs, glitches). It's obvious that the game would look better on PC for goodness sake. In th eend I think everyone should enjoy it, from the gameplay to the visuals. It's a testament to how Ubisoft making the right decision to delay it. Fanboys just need to STFU and enjoy the game on whatever they are playing on and quit slagging on others.

[ChrisW]

Did you notice that guy's face on the PC is slightly thinner than the Xbox and PS? Upscaling on the consoles?

[ClayRules2012]

Yes, I did notice that. I'm not sure about Upscaling on consoles. I think I read an article about that a few months ago, but i'm not sure.

Are you buying the game?

[rapidturtle]

Looks amazing on all. Enjoy the game, don't worry about the pixels.

[Hanilugtehul]

Great graphics and superb gameplay imo:) peace:)

[Blistrydeath]

The line is blurred between all three. I'll be picking it up for Xbox One due to controller preference and friend list.

[PFFT]

Out of the 3 of course the PC BUT on the console version side of things they both look the same. The game is great by the way!

[ASSASSYN]

Testament to the snowdrop engine.

[opooqo]

PS4 and PC have snow build up on the buildings in the background, Xbone does not. Problem solved. Xbone sucks nuts.

[DigitalRaptor]

Looks great on all. And almost identical on consoles.

But don't forget.... Ubisoft on Assassin's Creed Unity: http://www.videogamer.com/p...

"We decided to lock them at the same specs to avoid all the debates and stuff"

[videogamesnest]

The game looks great on all three but if you really have to choose the best then Division on PC looks more solid and authentic, then comes PS4 and at last XBOX One. PC may have the edge due to 60 FPS. I'm playing on PS4 but my friends have it on Xbox 1 and PC so I have seen the game all these three platforms. Apart from minor details all three platforms showcased the game really well!!

[phozon]

pc masterace? doesnt look like it from here

[SynestheticRoar]

Shit all looks the same.

[II__BONE__II]

PS4 and PC look reasonably close. The Xbox looks faded or a touch out of focus,

[Caedus511]

Things tend to look faded and out of focus when you view them through fanboy eyes.

[II__BONE__II]

Using the "Fanboy" card does not change my opinion.

[Black0ut]

I think Caedus was merely pointing out what your issue may be. He didn't intend to change your opinion...

They all look quite stunning, PC reigns supreme due to all the extra graphical options, higher FPS and higher resolution support but that's not to say the console versions look crap...Amazing visuals on all platforms.

[Magnes]

@blackout no Caedus tried to dismiss his opinion by labeling bone a fanboy very childish "In my opinion"

[Black0ut]

Magnes

That's hardly just one man's opinion. That's called over exaggerating a non issue [Bone]. It was quite fanboyish and that's clear to most people around here. That same guy stirs the pot in most of these articles - do some research and see for yourself bud.

[Magnes]

@blackout my account is older than yours I've been around long enough to know what people do, they still get their say just like we do. You don't get to dismiss peoples comments because you don't like them. If people have come to love/hate Ms or sony they have their reasons.

[Black0ut]

Magnes

"My account is older than yous, I've been around long enough to know what people do" - Wrong, I've been around here longer than your account indicates. I've had one previous account that I closed plus lurked here without one for a far longer time, who cares about that any way? It's not about the time you've been here but what you DO while you're here.

The guy is a pure flame baiter, not sure why you're getting all worked up and pulling out your 'I am older than you on N4G' card.

[Magnes]

Xb1 version does look pretty much the same as Ps4 version I'd say Ubi did the old parity thing /shrug

@blackout That was the don't lecture me about checking peoples comment history card. I know how to do it I just don't care to. Now I'm taking my own advice commenting and moving on.

[LastcenuryRob]

No, it is simply that there is very little difference if any.... It's not that you are just a fanboy it is that you have made yourself believe you are seeing differences that aren't there...More of a pawn than a fanboy, really. whatever, it's your life.

[ironmonkey]

xbox one txaa lol jk trying at least make it sound good

[dillhole]

Some screen tearing on the Xbone face closeup. Apart from that and the PC framerate, it doesn't look hugely different. PC owners must be a little annoyed since that original E3 footage showed what it could have looked like. Maybe like Watch_Dogs some clever modding will unlock the settings they deserve.

[Budrazor]

Here we go "mine is better than yours" so an extra Fap session.

[LastcenuryRob]

As usual, no significant difference.

[blakstarz]

I see no difference....they all look fantastic.

[level 360]

Excluding PC master race version -- Picked up PS4 version over XBox ONE because read some reviews saying the XBox ONE uses dynamic resolution to reach 1080p ( which in turn makes it a bit of a struggle to reach 30fps frame rate ) as opposed to native 1080p for PS4.

Also outdoor setting drops with XBox ONE ( 1728 X 972 ) as with PS4 ( 1792 X 1008 ).

[dRanzer]

I dont think outdoor on ps4 scale down the res,do you have any source?
DF said that only xbox suffer from res drops outdoor

[Shakengandulf]

Pretty sure ps4 is 1080p with no dynamic changes.

[Grave]

The only real question is which platform will run it at 1080p and +60FPS? PC.

[draculax]

i play in 4K/40-60fps, the game looks fantastic. But the ps4/one versions are very good too. Good job Ubisoft

[Gamer00781]

Played the game yesterday before the server maintenance havent been ablebto play since. I dont rarely go to store to buy a game, but wanted this one. Servers are still down getting delta and mike errors. Considering taking game back if servers are not back up soon. Guess I know why I always let my boyfriend pick the games. Afemale gamer disappointed in server connections, but from what Im reading I guess this happens frequently on new game launches.

[cd1]

There are differences but all versions look good to me. Stop pixel counting and just enjoy it.

[MRJefferson]

the shadows looks ugly on both consoles, plus xbox have a little worst texture resolution. Still the game is look like nothing what they showed us from the beginning. plus the PC version is cheaper so I choose the PC version for me 1080p and STABLE 30fps is enough.

PC-PS4-XBOX

[Inzo]

One thing I did notice in that last shot where the player is behind the barriers, is that while there was snow blowing around and clear wind movement on the PS4 and PC there was none on the xbox. Anyway the game looks good on all 3 platforms