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PC vs. Consoles - Crysis 2 Demo Graphics Comparison - PC not much ahead!

PCG compares the graphics of the PC and Xbox 360 version of Crysis 2 Multiplayer Demo. Surprise: PC is not that much ahead! Check the screenshots after the jump! Hint: Click on "Bild in Originalgröße" to see the actual 720p size.

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josh143994797d ago

i've played the 360 version and the pc version on max settings. The pc version just looks better but thats obvious. The game looks surprisingly good for console the only thing i dont like is some things like plants pop into the screen.

TheOldOne4797d ago

Crytek said that Crysis 2 “Taps Every Last Ounce Of Console Power”

Lol.

evrfighter4797d ago (Edited 4797d ago )

It was just confirmed yesterday that Crysis 2 was built for consoles first with pc being the afterthought.

Don't expect much when that happens.

Add Crysis to the list of franchises that have become infected with Consolitus.

The germ is spreading. Only a couple franchises are left that are still immune...for now

turgore4797d ago

not really....they did say Kingdoms will use all the power of the 360 and crysis 2 wont cuz its multiplat.

Pixelated_Army4797d ago (Edited 4797d ago )

Just look at all those jaggies in the 360 version. haha Nice job on dumbing down of your game Crytek...wow.. MS/Xbox they need to die a slow and painful death.

nveenio4796d ago

Crytek's reputation is ruined, imo. Battlefield 3 is gonna launch, and Crytek will be dethroned. They must be pretty bummed.

nickjkl4796d ago

pc demo is direct x 9 only

pc demo has locked settings

and then people started rumours about crysis 2 now eveybody is talking and dont know what there talking about

the only thing we know is the demo is direct x 9 and press start to play thats about it

remember now direct x 9 used shader 3.0 and direct x 11 uses shader 5.0

paintsville4796d ago

"Crytek said that Crysis 2 “Taps Every Last Ounce Of Console Power” That would explain why 360 runs Crysis2 so much better than PS3. 360's superior architecture gives it the clear advantage that we've seen over and over since it's release. I'm just glad that Crytek didn't dumb down the 360 version because of ps3's problems of trying to keep up the frame rates. Go Crytek.

Kazu0 Hirai4796d ago

Yes, the PC demo is dx 9 only. The final release version is also DX9 only. Crysis 2 is using older tech than even Crysis which is 4 years old.

Crysis 2 was made with consoles being priority and left PC gamers out in the cold after we were the only ones that supported crytek with the first game and made the sequel possible.

That is why PC gamers are angry.

nickjkl4795d ago (Edited 4795d ago )

we dont know kaz

thats the whole point your just assuming everything is uncomfirmed at the moment its all speculation i guess you dont understand that

until the game drops nothing is confirmed

Kazu0 Hirai4795d ago (Edited 4795d ago )

no, actually everything I said has been confirmed.

Think about it, do a side by side comparison, crysis looks way better, way more photo-realistic than crysis 2. consoles are destroying gaming. are you really that blind?

http://exophase.com/21714/r...

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TROLOLOLOL4797d ago

it does look good, 3D is a let down though

ELite_Ghost4797d ago

what's with the contrast settings?

theonlylolking4797d ago

I noticed that too. The 360 seems really dark and the PC is washed out.

hiredhelp4797d ago

yeh if anyone is gonna compare to pc. they need to rethink before posting and follow a few simple rules. on the pc front.

TYPE OF VIDEO CARD (ATI/NVIDIA)
ANTI ANALIZING ON OR OFF
LASTLY WHAT VIDEO CARD AND THE RESALUTION.
NEED I HAVE TO MENTION THE SETTING

Baka-akaB4797d ago

Seriously yeah that's idiotic . Whden you say "the pc" specify a config or at least rank them among tiers from low end to high end .

RBLAZE19884797d ago

The 360 has a setting on automatically that makes every game darker and more cobtrast heavy when using hdmi. It's like rgb full on ps3 but it is on automatically. I think pc gamers were expecting an entirely different game. You guys get better effects, better textures, higher resolution and 60fps and dx11 down the line which will further upgrade the visuals. you guys should be happy, from what i saw on youtube from the leak the game looks and plays magnificent.

sourav934797d ago

Umm...I don't think you know exactly what rgb full on the ps3 does. RGB full, if your tv supports it, displays a colour range of 0 to 255. Normally, it would be from 16 to 235. So you get a wider range.

If you turn the setting on, of course at first the screen will become darker, but that is because you haven't calibrated your tv's brightness and contrast yet. When calibrated, the brightness will more or less be the same as original, only difference is you will get greater detail from your blacks.

You can download a file which is an image file to help you for your brightness and contrast calibration when the full rgb setting is on. More details on this website:
http://www.spitelords.net/2...

Although this post is not much on topic, I just thought it would be beneficial if I cleared your misunderstanding. Peace.

Baka-akaB4797d ago (Edited 4797d ago )

yup rbg full doesnt make anything darker .

It is darker because your tv doesnt support it . So the black get crushed along with some details .

Wich is why it's weird to always see people advice to always tick on FULL RGB . Plenty tvs dont always support it and limited rgb is mostly limited in name anyway .

RBLAZE19884797d ago (Edited 4797d ago )

I know what it does. My old tv used to get crushed blacks but my new tv has the setting for black level so i don't need to use rgb full. I was talking about the 360. I'm guessing they had the setting on and it is why the picture is way more contrasted and a bit crushed in the black department. What you guys said is true but i was just saying i think they captured it with that setting.

chak_4797d ago

Not much ahead because crytek are some lazy asses.

Not option for graphics, no way to tweak much, not even DX10/11.

Seriously crytek, WTF.

awiseman4797d ago

Their locked fool. Its a beta/demo The full options will be available after release and Dx11 will be available in a patch.

This is not Crytek's fault, its EGAY's for rushing the project.

chak_4797d ago

A patch for DX11 lol

Tesslation and all are not something you make in a week and give as a patch. It should have been part of the full game from scratch.

NateCole4797d ago

Well yes its a let down but i think this is just another example of PC games being compromised because of consoles.

This is why i never ever liked it when PC games goes multi or any other exclusive for that matter.

While this is dissapointing i am still getting it because it will still be one of the best FPS this year.

For PC this year my hopes are pinned on The Witcher 2.

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The Crysis Trilogy Joins EA Access Vault

Featuring the complete nanosuit experience, The Crysis Trilogy has now joined the EA Access vault as a title that's free for those that subscribe to the EA service on Xbox One consoles.

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Games1st1379d ago (Edited 1379d ago )

Just in time for those that got the month trial.

DrDeath1379d ago

Wait? There is more than one? lol

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Here are Star Wars The Force Unleashed, Crysis 2, RAGE & Resident Evil 2 Remake with Ray Tracing

YouTube’s members ‘Digital Dreams’ and ‘Jose cangrejo’ have shared some videos, showcasing Pascal Gilcher’s Reshade mod – which adds Ray Tracing/Path Tracing effects – in some really old games such as Star Wars The Force Unleashed, Crysis 2, RAGE and Resident Evil 6.

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traumadisaster1763d ago

I'm still learning how to look for the differences. At first I was focusing on shadows for some reason but I don't think that changes much, is it reflections that change?

rashada071763d ago (Edited 1763d ago )

It is supposed to be simulating how light actually works- so yes if light is reflecting off a surface accurately it should show reflection or an effect that matches what you are looking at in the environment. Next time you play a game look at a puddle of water there may be just a "baked" in texture that if you aren't paying attention seems like it is reflecting but it isn't. I would say though if the light is reflecting more accurately I would think that would give more accurate shadows as well.
I am still not 100% sold on it- it looks okay but I can't get over the hardware price jump for better reflections..

Taz X141763d ago

While games won't look immensely better, it opens up more possibilities overall. Understandably, the price jump is huge. But, that can be said for being at the forefront for any new technology. I'm currently using a 2080ti and while I've played a few games that enable it, the gpu also plays everything else incredibly well so it's not like you're buying this tech for ONLY that option. Enthusiasts will pay top dollar to check out the newest things, but this will eventually become an everyday consumer and by then they'll have optimized and become a lot cheaper.

warriorcase1762d ago

Ray/path tracing can be used how the developer wants it to be. Tracing can be used to calculate shadows/lighting, reflection and even audio, where audio waves are calculated on the bounce off material types to simulate enviroment and echos accuratly.

Should also keep in mind that this ray/path tracing system is different and less accurate option from Nvidias RTX branded type. McFly's is a reshade that layers over the top of the game and therefor the quality will vary drastically. For example you can see nice reflection in the Star Wars demo here but it then introduces colour clipping with the light saber. On a video of GTA 5 for example it was incorrectly projecting a reflection of a red car onto the road which caused a very faint red glow on the ground around the car.

If you want to see a good example of a game developed with ray tracing reflection and lighting in mind then you could look up the youtube video of "Control - Exclusive E3 RTX GAMEPLAY Trailer".

DigitallyAfflicted1763d ago

It supposed to add more realistic light Not actually more light effects and explosions

traumadisaster1763d ago

I hate to say it but I’m fine with fake lights, shadows, reflections. I just kind of like the effect, it’s also great it saves resources for other things.

I’ve been checking out some original Xbox games on x360/x1x and the engine has fake light streaming in through a stained glass window, and I love it even though I know it’s not real time lighting. Heck it even shifts as I move about.

I’ve about convinced my self rt and hdr just doesn’t work for me. Before hdr I would even complain damn why are the headlights killing me they are so bright.

I notice most frame rate, then jaggies, then resolution; with the last two interchangeable depending.

Other day watched an enthusiast rave over 4k and the poor guy was in 1080p. I played the same game the night before and thought wow this is clean, I wonder if it’s 4k, but knew differently and I thought wow even resolution is not always important. The next day he apologized and was surprised he could be fooled.

RaidenBlack1762d ago

EA should have released the Crysis Trilogy Remaster for this gen.

FGHFGHFGH1757d ago

How come the lightsabers don't give off any light? Even in the EA star wars game the guy uses it to light up a dark cave. I guess if it is using frostbite it will support rtx cards.

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13 Awesome Games Set In Real Places

Jum Jum from Unleashthegamer writes: We gathered the best real setting games we could think of if you’re looking for something in a familiar location to soothe your thirst for real-world games.

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