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Xbox One X, PC, And Xbox One Graphics Comparison: Gears Of War 4 And Killer Instinct

"Now that we have the Xbox One X, we put together a graphics comparison between different systems to get a feel for how these games look and feel."By Michael Higham

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slavish02740d ago

"While discussing Gears of War 4, reviewer Jimmy Thang said, "In terms of pure image fidelity, it surprisingly looked better than our high-end gaming PC equipped with a GTX 1080 running the game maxed out, as it offered extra dynamic shadows" 🤤

Erik73572739d ago (Edited 2739d ago )

It looks nice

Bhai2738d ago

Haha so when Skyrim PS4(base model) does better soft shadows and immensely more foliage than the PC version, does that mean PS4 has higher tech than PC?
Its content enabling folks, gears 4 already 4k 60 fps locked on PC speaks volumes in face of Xb1x's single dynamic shadows flair...

Visceral892738d ago

People calling the Xbox One X a beast are delusional or Fanboys. All I need to say is the X can't even run a year old Gears of War 4 at 60 fps consistently at 1080p lmao. Just like people calling the PS4 Pro's boost mode, beast mode when it makes little difference in most games.

Bigpappy2738d ago (Edited 2738d ago )

Actually Gears does run at 60fps on the X . Sorry that I am the person having to drop the "bad" news to you PC guys. but it does run it at 60fps just like the PC version, as well as add better shadows at 4K30fps.

Skull5212738d ago (Edited 2738d ago )

Someone needs to build a PC to match Gears 4k30 mode and let us know what the bill is...

And what is a 1080 getting for a frame rate in 4K ultra settings?

Sarcasm2738d ago

It's somewhere between a GTX 1060 6GB and GTX 1070 in terms of GPU power to be able to run Gears of War 4 at 4K 30fps.

Everyone calls me a PS fanboy, PC fanboy, or whatever.

Not exactly a "Beast", but that's still quite impressive considering the price tag. A GTX 1070 is ~$400 just for the GPU alone, so do the math, the X1X is actually a good deal with price/performance.

Skull5212738d ago

After a little investigation the 1080 is getting 45fps or so at 4K. Considering the card alone is over $500 and the systems that were benchmarked had other components well over $1000, not even including a UHD blu ray drive, well that is astonishing. You can get it on XBOX for $500, or pay well over $1000 more to get 15fps more, only half way to 60fps. Microsoft out did themselves on this hardware. I hope going forward they make it a point to put out the best hardware every generation.

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Obscure_Observer2739d ago

Xbox One X is giving to a GTX 1080 a run for its money! Unprecedented! O.o

SCW19822739d ago

Lets not exaggerate the truth here. One X is awesome bang for the buck but in no way is it going to compete with a 1070 or a 1080.

Erik73572739d ago (Edited 2739d ago )

I watched the video, Xbox one x was set at 1080p and I assume doing 60fps. I would like to see the comparison at 4k and how it runs stacked up against the gtx1080. This comparison was useless because both the gtx1080 and Xbox one x's GPU but maxed out the bench marks of 60fps at 1080p but if we crank this up to 4k and we don't go past the fps limit we will see the PC running better. Very stupid comparison honestly. A lot of the stuff in the Xbox one x version had added detail in it and it has really no correlation with the way it's running on the hardware of the console just the fact thst the developers re did some changes. 

It does look great though

343_Guilty_Spark2738d ago

@SCW1982

The proof is in pudding.

It does look it better.

timotim2738d ago

@SCW

"In no way does it compete"...???...I think thats exactly what they are showing and telling...that X does in fact compete with and 1070 an 1080. No one is saying its better mind you, but competing with most definity.

Razzer2738d ago

No, it is not.

“Unfortunately, the game doesn't run at 60 FPS here on the Xbox One X, so a high-end PC will be able to beat it in terms of framerate.”

Just stop.

Obscure_Observer2738d ago

@SCW1982

"One X is awesome bang for the buck but in no way is it going to compete with a 1070 or a 1080."

"From what I've seen so far, there is some evidence that Scorpio's true 4K performance could pose a challenge to the likes of Nvidia's GTX 1070 and AMD's Fury X-class hardware."

Forgive me if i rather take Digital Foundry´s Richard Leadbetter opinion of the matter over any N4G member.

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LP-Eleven2738d ago

Hmmm...the entire quote offers the bigger picture...

"While discussing Gears of War 4, reviewer Jimmy Thang said, "In terms of pure image fidelity, it surprisingly looked better than our high-end gaming PC equipped with a GTX 1080 running the game maxed out, as it offered extra dynamic shadows that don't seem to be available on the PC. Unfortunately, the game doesn't run at 60 FPS here on the Xbox One X, so a high-end PC will be able to beat it in terms of framerate."

As far as Dynamic Shadows are concerned, it's not specific to the Xbox One X's specs. The game could have been post-patched with the additions that haven't been added to the PC version, yet (which is obvious, given the PC can take things further than any console, including the Xbox One X). Furthermore, the game doesn't quite run at 60fps in 1080p, while on PC, I have no problem eclipsing 120fps in that resolution.

So, not to crap on the party, the Xbox One X is quite a machine, but a little perspective was in order.

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Razzer2738d ago

You might as well give up, LP-Eleven. The hoard is in a fervor. They don’t want facts.

timotim2738d ago

@Razzer

Lol...how is it facts when his whole post is based off the assumption of a supposed X specific patch? That's not facts my friend, tats an assumption haha.

Razzer2738d ago (Edited 2738d ago )

The frame-rate difference is a fact. That dynamic shadows are simply not included in the PC version is a fact. Quality and performance is a sliding scale. This idea that One X remotely compares to 1080 based on some writer eyeballing the game at half the frame-rate is just absurd.

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SierraGuy2738d ago (Edited 2738d ago )

"Unfortunately, the game doesn't run at 60 FPS here on the Xbox One X, so a high-end PC will be able to beat it in terms of framerate."

Clarity in Gears still looked way better though zoomed, mind you at half the framerate. Microsoft will always gimp those first party titles on PC. I would too.

timotim2738d ago

No need to gimp Microsoft's own platform haha. They make money either way you buy it...in fact its Xbox Play Anywhere so they encourage you to play on both...

Visceral892738d ago

Lmao on Digital Foundry's video, on 1080p 60 fps mode the game dipped to 44fps. That's pretty sad, the xbox one x has a shitty cpu.

Dlaw762738d ago

Tell me a console that has a better Cpu Mr Tech guy

spreadlove2738d ago

MS was right. It's a monster!!!

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Pantz2738d ago

People didn't believe the early reports of some games running better on the XOX than on PC. The proof is here and expect more reports to come.

MagicBeanz2738d ago

Only there is no proof here cause it cant.

NoPeace_Walker2738d ago (Edited 2738d ago )

The damage control force is strong with this one. LOL

MagicBeanz2738d ago

@NoPeace_Walker

Ironic coming form you.

aconnellan2738d ago

Let's look objectively at 2 opposing opinions on how games can potentially run better on the One X than the PC, due in large to it's hardware and optimisation:

Reviewer Jimmy Thang: "In terms of pure image fidelity, it surprisingly looked better than our high-end gaming PC equipped with a GTX 1080 running the game maxed out, as it offered extra dynamic shadows"

N4G Commenter MagicBeanz: "It can't"

I think I'll trust the reviewer's opinion, who's actually played and compared it, to yours

MagicBeanz2737d ago

@aconnellan

You can trust whoever you like I could really care less, bone x cannot compete with a high end gaming computer end of.

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ibrake4naps2738d ago

is there exclusives for it, or it just plays xbox1 games?

Sm00thNinja2738d ago

I think you're in the wrong place bud. This is a gaming site lol. How is that not common knowledge by now

Goldby2738d ago

theres no exclusives for PS4 Pro either, i dont see why you had to make a redundant question like that

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The_Jackel2738d ago

is it just me or is that a poor quality video :/

YEP4142738d ago

I'm sorry I won't an Xbox one x bad! Buying this year...but theirs outlets showcasing the x... than these pictures I can't tell..i won't to see the difference in person ! Cause in all honesty we all have different expectations ....it might not be the jump I'm expecting? Or maybe it blows me away

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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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