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Gears of War 4 Xbox One S vs Xbox one X 1080p Enhanced Graphics Comparison

If you do not own 4K TV screen yet and still struggling if buying Xbox One X is a good idea, then this video might actually come in handy. Here’s a short look on what kind of graphics upgrade you can count on when playing your games powered by newest Microsoft console.

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Erik73572740d ago (Edited 2740d ago )

Makes the upgrade worth it unlike the ps4 pro from a ps4.

In general though I wouldnt get this and just go for a PC, no way am I gonna buy a expensive console thats restricted and less flexible than a PC. I heard theres like 100 enhanced games or something for xbox one x? Guess what there's 10,000+ "enhanced" games on PC right now and you get it for around 500 dollars too you just have to learn some stuff about PC

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Babadook72740d ago

No way man. The one x was a bit darker!

Omnislashver362740d ago

In some pics the one x was brighter as well.

They're really flipping the script on us with these plot twists.

Jinger2740d ago

No haha the textures and character models are are clearly a lot better.

WickedLester2740d ago

They are, but if you think that is 500.00 better you are off your effing rocker.

Jinger2740d ago

@WickedLester

No this one game alone with 4K textures is not worth it.

WickedLester2740d ago (Edited 2740d ago )

@Jinger

I'm just saying if you have a 1080p TV and already have an Xbox One, the X1X is NOT worth the 500.00 investment.

Oh, and for the record, neither is the PS4 Pro at 400.00 if you already have a PS4. Those are both steep investments just to eek out better textures and lighting on a 1080p display. Now had these mid gen consoles affected REAL change like turning 30fps games to 60fps, you'd have something. As it stands, these are still current gen consoles.

Jinger2740d ago (Edited 2740d ago )

@wickedLester

I agree with you. Its like if you were going to buy a PS4 or Xbox One and only had an old tube tv... you're doing yourself a great disservice if you buy the Pro or 1X without 4K.

That being said tho there are other benefits such as better textures, draw distances, load times etc. that the 1080p people will still benefit from, but is that alone worth it? Depends on your spending habits I guess haha

However I am liking that in some games both Pro and 1X will offer "performance modes" to get you up to 60fps and that is pretty nice.

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TejasTV2740d ago

It doesn’t but I also don’t think it’s worth spending money on another console. To clarify I feel the same about PS4 pro

XStation4pio_Pro2740d ago (Edited 2740d ago )

badass. those textures clean right up. remember, the real magic is seeing it 1:1 on a 4k HDR screen. thats then you REEEALLY see it (for obvious reasons)

KickSpinFilter2740d ago

Welp, guess were gonna have to wait a lot like we did for PS4 Pro for newly released games to come out after XB1X's release to see true potential.

Lexreborn22740d ago

Wondering why the DF videos aren't available on here yet. They have been breaking it down per game and said that Gears of War 4 has screen tearing and frame drops of up to 15 frames in Performance mode. And unpatched Xbox games get 40% boost from the original. Very similar to how boost mode works on Pro, taking unlocked games from mid 20s fps to about 30-45 fps. On top of that there is a built in V-sync for the system and that causes screen tearing.

Looking forward to more news but it's looking like X brings the games to current standards if anything.

Lexreborn22740d ago

Oh boy, people are going to disagree simply because. Here are the videos for those that actually do want to see the Tech analysis and not just stroking some fanboy ego.

Gears of War 4 Xbox one X: https://www.youtube.com/wat...

Backwards Compatibility Test(really just Xbox one games tested): https://www.youtube.com/wat...

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5 Video Games That Should Have Been Shorter, and 5 That Should Have Been Longer

GB: "Nailing an experience's length is easier said and done, and one way or another, these games left a little to be desired on that front."

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Petebloodyonion824d ago

I always have a problem with games that should have been longer when lasting 8-10 hours.
Here's a question I ask all the time when ppl say that.
How many times have you replayed the story of a great game like Tlou2, GOW, Final Fantasy remake, GTA, Zelda, or any other 20 hours plus game? and usually, the answer varies between 0 and rarely 1.

So what's the point of having great 30 hours plus games if you will never replay them because of level, section, grinding dragging too long?

Lifexline824d ago (Edited 824d ago )

I agree I’m not sure how people find the time to play all these games. 20 plus hour games are great but for me 8 to 10 is the sweet spot. Those games take to long to finish specially when you have a backlog of games waiting to be played. Plus 20 plus hour games always have downtime and unnecessary side quests that can be boring too much fodder imo.

Being on your phone is one thing you can access websites like this everywhere on your phone or mobile gaming. But games you have to find the time to play them. Which is why I don’t understand why so many people want like ten games it seems In a month.

LucasRuinedChildhood824d ago (Edited 824d ago )

I think you're missing the point a bit.

A game can be 8-10 hours long and use that time really well, but it can also only start to get good far into the playthrough and leave the player feeling short-changed.

Hotline Miami is only 4-5 hours long but it's extremely well paced and time well spent. But if only got really good towards the end, I'd want it to be longer.

Stanjara824d ago

You just look at trophies and se that around 20% or less actually finish their games.

CrimsonWing69824d ago

I've replayed all those games except GTA and Breath of Wild because I can never finish them.

The Last of Us 2 i've replayed 4 times. God of War (2018) 2 times, Final Fantasy Remake 3 time (technically Intergrade twice since went on Steam and I wanted 100% achievements), and if we do want to bring in Zelda I've played Ocarina of Time probably 4 to 6 times a few times on N64, another time on 3DS, and twice on virtual console Wii and Wii U.

I am sure I'm not alone in replaying long games and honestly it's like I'm finished within a week or two and that with balancing responsibilities and a social life. Shorter games take even less time.

BrainSyphoned824d ago

Without mentioning Skyrim.. I've got two platinum trophies for Persona 5 and am playing it on game pass right now. Beat FF7R on normal twice and hard once and will play it again before the next one. Non story games- MHW I've made characters on PC/Xbox/PS with at least 600 hours on each platform. I don't care to play a mediocre games that are 8 hours long. The reason my backlog is so long isn't because that many good games are released each year it is because I replay the best ones over and over. Same deal with audio books. I've gone through book series multiple times every time a new one is coming out.

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Soy824d ago

Disagree with Days Gone - yeah it took a while to really get going, but I appreciated it when I was done. Jumping right in at 4-5 hrs or whatever would've made the rest feel less impactful. RDR2 and Mankind Divided felt just right too, I wouldn't change them at all.

What needed less time was AC Valhalla. I was more than ready to be done with that by the time it was 2/3 over. Just too much useless stuff, and I hated the Asgard sections.

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Ranking The Gears Of War Games From Worst To Best

The Gears of War series has been a consistent deliverer of quality for Xbox, but which games are the best?

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KicksnSnares1049d ago

Gears of War is my favorite video game franchise, and the Locust is my all-time favorite faction.

My rank list:
1. Gears of War 2
2. Gears of War 3
3. Gears of War 1
4. Gears of War 4
5. Gears of War 5
6. Gears of War Judgment (No Locust in multiplayer was a disgrace)

ChasterMies1048d ago

Agree 100% with this ranking. The campaign in Gears of War 2 is among the most fun campaigns ever made. It’s been downhill from there.

Zombieburger6381048d ago

I’d say gears 2 and 3 are pretty even. I absolutely loved both of them.

darthv721049d ago

2 is still my favorite but 5 is also up there (for me). Then I'd say 1, 3, 4 and Judgement. Tactics isnt the same type of game, so it seems odd to rank it among TPS when its a strategy game. So I make that one all its own. Pretty fun game too.

Jericho13371049d ago

The first is and has always been the best one imo - the story, the levels, the set pieces, the soundtrack - as close to perfect as a campaign can get.

I’d say the series had been on a continual downhill slide until 5.

Om4ever1048d ago

Naaaan ... 2 is the best by far

MadLad1049d ago

3
5
2
1
4
Judgement

I love the series as a whole, but 4 was pretty by the numbers, and Judgement was just ok.

LoveSpuds1049d ago

I played them all since picking up a Series X about 7 months ago. Personally, I don't think time has been kind to the earlier games and they feel very slow and repetitive to play. Whilst the newer games may be prettier, they stick with the original gameplay mechanics too much in my view so as a whole series of titles, I think they are pretty average games.

Not to say they weren't fun and I have a lot of nostalgia for 1 and 2, I just think there are far better action games out there.

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Gears Of War: The Franchise For You

What's the best Gears of War game for players? Where to start? This guide should easily lend a hand.

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Old McGroin1182d ago (Edited 1182d ago )

It's brilliant but personally liked part one more. It's the only one that had a near horror movie vibe to it in parts, the atmosphere was amazing.

Also, the commercial for it was 🔥🔥🔥

https://youtu.be/wy8LRlS1SC...

Neonridr1182d ago

Mad World was such a perfect song for that trailer. I loved part 1 too just because it was so fresh at the time. The series has been solid, but experiencing everything for the first time was pretty awesome.

ChasterMies1182d ago

Gears of War 2 has one of the greatest campaigns of all time. Carmine, all that juice, fighting inside a giant worm, and riding monsters.

Knightofelemia1183d ago

Gears 1 and 2 will always be my favorite Gears titles. The scene where Dom find his wife and then has to shoot her was an epic scene.

monkey6021182d ago

I always found that scene laughably bad myself. Fantastic game though.

1 will always be my favourite. Most were great with the exception of 4 being okay and judgement being terrible.

They still have the most satisfying headshots from any multiplayer game around.

lucian2291182d ago

Nah I laughed, the acting was soooooooooo bad

KicksnSnares1183d ago

My favorite Gears game list
1. Gears 2
2. Gears 3
3. Gears 1
4. Gears 4
5. Gears 5
6. Gears Judgement

Gears Of War is my favorite video game franchise. I can’t imagine how Gears 6 will look in UE5 after watching Hellblade 2 gameplay trailer

RetroCaptainSteve1183d ago

Or if they remake 2 and 3 with that engine.

KicksnSnares1183d ago

There is a rumored Marcus Fenix collection (Gears 2 & 3 remake) in the works at the Coalition. Hopefully, it’s true, but I doubt it.

Profchaos1182d ago

For me you can't beat gears 1 the original was so fresh and revolutionary at the time.
Then basically I'd rank it 2,3,5,4 and judgement

Viljong1182d ago (Edited 1182d ago )

One of the reasons why i got the series x. Been fan since the first game.

myfathersbastard1182d ago

Played them all recently on gamepass. Great games. But my favorites gotta be gears tactics. Don’t know why. I just had a blast with it lol

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