Lens of Truth Head2Head: Batman: Arkham City Analysis (PS3 & Xbox 360)

Lens of Truth writes - "Welcome back for another exciting Head2Head! This week we will be taking a look at another one of this years most anticipated titles. With the huge success of Batman: Arkham Asylum, it is no surprise that gamers have been waiting eagerly for the next chapter in the already enormous Batman universe. After many suspenseful trailers and the painful wait that follows, Batman: Arkham City has finally arrived! The only question that remains is which version is the best one to buy given the option. Lets hone in on the Dark Knight and conduct some “strange” experiments to reveal the identity of the true Batman."

[Joe Bomb]

Close but the 360 looks and performs better. I wonder how the PC version will look against these two.

Great game!

[darthv72]

on the 360. I will respect the series and continue the trend with this one.

Generally my buying habits of sequels center around the platform I buy the initial copy on.

Both versions look to be very enjoyable to those who pick it up.

[BushLitter]

I don't know if anyone else does this, but I always buy the PS3 version (unless its a really poor version) because of the casing!

I really like the compact feel and the look of the blu-ray cover.

I usually just get the exclusives for Xbox.

About buying sequels based on the initial copy, I'm in a bit of a dilemma. I have AC franchise all on Xbox (Got the AC2 with the Xbox initially, and then won copies of AC1 and Brotherhood). But I want to get Revelations on PS3 for MP but it will spoil the collection.

Stupid problem, I know. But a problem nonetheless

[GrieverSoul]

The games looks exactly the same! Minus contrast diferences.

The Xbox has an slight edge since its performance is better.
Still, this doesnt mean PS3 owners get shafted. Both consoles offer the same visuals. Frame drops wont make the great game less great. :)

[StanLee]

Did they get better equipment or just common sense because the XBox 360 version performed better in the first game's comparisons but they still gave it to the PS3? Funny that, since Digital Foundry stated as much and every PS3 fanboy on n4g.com disagreed. Let's hear their comments this time.

[Persistantthug]

If you really must brag, show me something of substance.....something that REALLY makes a good deal of difference.

If I have to squint really hard or run up close to the TV, and/or grab a pixel and frame counter to tell any difference...then it doesn't mean a damn dude.

When you show me some extra games or content (Dead Space 2 + LA Noire), extra characters (Mortal Kombat), or some eyebrow raising uncommon extra (Portal 2 Steam + PC/MAC).....when you see that from whatever version you want to brag about, feel free to PM me since you're always out of bubbles.

Just don't PM me about some menial pixel no one can really see or cares about.

[Echo307]

10% screen tearing is nothing to brush off. I know some people don't notice tearing as much as others, but for me, ever since the first time I saw it, I haven't been able to *not* see it, and it drives me nuts. Breaks the immersion, IMO.

Plus, load times were just a shade better on the box, and LoT doesn't install games for their comparison, and I usually do.

As a multiplatform owner, this is an easy decision.

[mega BIG time]

lol just because you said you bought the first one on 360 you got 20 disagrees? So funny.

I happen to buy my sequels on the platform I originally bought it on too like Demon Souls and Dark Souls on PS3.

@BushLitter I too like PS3 blu-ray cases much more then the aging 360 dvd covers however I still buy most multiplats on 360 they almost always perform better.

[Treyb3yond]

Ps3 version has 3D. I went for that.

[Twilightx7]

@Treyb3yond

They both have 3D.

[itsallgud]

another win for xbox

[r1sh12]

The Xbox and ps3 versions are very similar, it just seems like the xbox is brighter and the ps3 has slightly deeper colours.
Very similar though

[360 man]

yh you just missed out the ps3 versions 40% screen tearing in the first scene.

thats pretty much a big difference

[user858621]

Overall the PC version will murder these two, but between consoles 360 version as usual is much sharper

[frostypants]

Nobody plays this type of game on PCs...and I'm speaking as someone with all 3 platforms.

[360 man]

360 pad on pc mate.

[raytraceme]

ps3 pad on pc ;)

[Messatsu290]

frosty, I bet when u said "all 3 platforms" you mean wii,ps3,and 360, because I have arkham asylum on pc and getting this one as well on the pc. Speak for your ignorant self.

[pr0digyZA]

What I have all three platforms and I am waiting just like I did for the first one. I really want all the extras that come with it as well.

[TreMillz]

"360 pad mate", "PS3 pad mate"....defeats the purpose as thats for consoles now isn't it?....i mean if im gonna play with a 360 or PS3 pad you'd think they'd be attach to a 360 or PS3...

[Legion]

@Messatsu290

The electronic systems used to play video games are known as platforms; examples of these are personal computers and video game consoles.

I am assuming he was referring to the platforms in discussion at the time which were Xbox 360, PS3 and PC.

Who was the ignorant one in the discussion again?

[Legion]

@TreMillz

Some PC owners know full well that some games (especially platform games) are much better when using a traditional game pad versus a keyboard mouse configuration.

As for the pads being for consoles. Well no... the PC pad has been around a long time and I know from experience with the Xbox 360 pad (we call it a controller) it is a version made specifically to link up with the PC and works well with many games.

As for his choice to play it on the PC versus any console then that is his prerogative. And surely the PC would look better if he has a system that can produce.

As for me I would purchase it for my console of choice because I try to refrain from gaming on my PC, as it feels like mixing pleasure with work. (my prerogative)

[Khronikos]

No joke. With Xpadder and Ds3 tool My Dual Shock 3 can be tuned better than the PS3 in game options tune it. You can pick any kind of deadzone you want. I stopped buying multiplats sometime ago. But it's funny how the kiddies think games are only on consoles lol. I just bought the entire GTA pack on Steam for 12.50. Yeah, that is EVERY GYA game ever made. I plug my HDMI videocard into my TV and I play these games in 1080p with max AA and they look better than any console will be able to do for years.

I don't hardly ever use a mouse and keyboard anymore except for RTS or something of that nature. Keyboards blow for emulating movement and anyone who says otherwise is just playing the fool.

[Messatsu290]

@ Legion

I know what he was referring to. I said Wii because the comment he said about PCs is as stupid as the explanations you give.

[ProjectVulcan]

Happily happily waiting for the PC version. Increased texture resolution, Better AA, Physx, DX11, 3D vision, 60 frames, 1080p.

More than enough reasons to wait 4 weeks for me- its not like there isn't anything else to play right now is there?

[Boody-Bandit]

@frostypants
I am speaking as someone that owns all 3 platforms and I played and completed Batman Arkham Asylum on the PC from Steam and I already have Batman Arkham City on preorder for the PC. Besides the textures, resolution and silky frame rates the definitive reason is pyshX.

Another bonus is Windows Live games support XBL achievements as well.

[TBM]

Hmm surprisingly im not losing any sleep while playing it on my ps3. the same way i didn't have a problem playing the first game too. Im not one of those people who lives for these stupid comparisons like most people here.

[zeddy]

360 looks more shiney. still no reason not to get it for the ps3, its not that bad.

[TBM]

says you i loved part one, and im loving part two on my ps3 with no problems whatsoever. it feels more comfortable playing with my ps3 controller than my 360 one.

[MsclMexican]

I hate lens of truth. Why?

It is pretty much flame-war centeral

Here is a real comment from some one on this article

"Wow! The 360 just keeps pumping out the wins baby! BANG!!
Same ol’ story, the overpriced internet ready blu ray player has blurry textures, inferior lighting, more torn frames, LOL. When going head to head with a SUPERIOR gaming machine like Xbox 360 the overpriced internet ready blu ray player just can’t cut it. FACT. That’s why ps3 fantards love exclusives…there’s nothing to put them head to head against LOL.
Another crushing victory for the real gaming console.Xbox 360. BANG!! Oooooh da’ powwa’ uv da’ cell..LMFAO!!!
“Xbox 360 is the BEST console EVER made.” –John Carmack

-_-

[gypsygib]

I bought the 360 version but I stood in the store for like 25 minutes trying to find info on which one has better 3D.

I surmise the PS3 but neither console can do 720p with few jaggies 3D that well anyways. The best I've seen is Crysis 2, Motorstorm, and SuperStardust. The rest look like low res shit so I just got the slightly sharper 360 version.

My point is that LoT should include 3D in the analysis as it would weigh in for PS3.

[morganfell]

The comparison is invalid no matter which version looks better. Why? Simple.

There is something more important that LoT, who has been busted for dishonest practices before, should include with EVERY comparison. It looks like this:

http://www.gameblurb.net/ab...

Finally one site has done the correct thing.

EDIT: @news4geeks, one of my constant disagrees, if you do not get why the capture settings should be stated then nothing I can say to you will assist you in this matter, gaming in general, or anywhere else in your life.

Your lack of "getting it" also demonstrates a certain naivete concerning past incidents in the game journalism community.

It amazes me anyone would give LoT a click considering their past actions toward both HD consoles. Incidents for which they never attempted to make amends.

[news4geeks]

I don't get it

[darthv72]

wouldnt a solid comparison be better made at the least common denominator? There are tweaks each system can do to enhance the visual presentation. A true comparative is generally done with the same settings on the same screen and the same screen shot.

To use advanced features serves to show what each 'could' look like but there are also variances that the users will not be able to discern.

Which is why doing them without all the bells and whistles is more accurate. It leave the chance that one is being favored over the other out of the equation.

Once the basic comparisons are done...then they should up the visual ante by showing what this option does or that when it is turned on. This way it also helps those who may not be using these features to see if they make a difference to them on their tv. Not everyone uses the same setup and so not everyone needs those settings.

It is a try and see if it makes a difference and if you are satisfied with the results kind of thing.

[Soul Train]

http://www.lensoftruth.com/...

Are you kidding me morganfell...

Put your foot in your mouth much..

[base0064]

Bull$hit moronfell,

The developer should match gamma when they ship their game, and not make the two versions so drastically different leaving it up to the user to do so. If game we're really being developed side by side you wouldn't see ANY differences in the final product now would you?

Didn't think so.

[Shogun Master]

First off LOT has always used the "out of the box" method. Most importantly though they never consider contrast into there decision. so you point here is mute.

[Diver]

soultrain, you are putting your foot in your mouth. lens is telling only part of the story. they are leaving out a ton of info. They don't talk about software, cables, or how the encode. Its a wiring diagram and not much more than that.

And like morg said, they have been busted publicly for lying before. I don't disagree with the findings but the fact is you can't prove the findings that come from a dishonest website that leaves out some of the most important info. So if anyone put their foot in their mouth its you.

[GearsOfWar]

Stop crying, morganfell.

You weren't right when you claimed Gears 2 was going to be released on the PS3 a couple years ago and you're not even close to being right this time.

The versions are pretty close, but the 360 has the slight overall advantage. They state how they capture and compare, just accept it.

[StanLatMarveldotCom]

Okay, so let's get this straight, when LoT gave the comparo test of the first game, Arkham Asylum, PS3 fanboys ate it up and ripped Digital Foundry and Eurogamer for being XBox 360 fanboys because their comparison said other wise. Now, they give it to the XBox 360 and their comparos are not to be trusted? Is that what you're saying? Mind you, I'll still be waiting for Digital Foundry's comparison since LoT usually just make shit up as they go along but I just want to make sure we were clear on that for the next one of these things that go in favor of the PS3.

[Messatsu290]

First of all.. All those settings are wrong. No ps3 or 360 should be set to expended or full unless you are on a monitor. 2nd of all a Avermedia HD capture PVR card is very low end and is crappy. That avermedia is the exact same capture card I use to stream my games live and it causes your game to screen tear a bunch. Better have a $200+ capture card if you want to capture exact performance.

[Blogz4Fanboyz]

@ gears of war lolol

i remember when this clown was claiming to have seen gears 2 on the unreal developers network on the ps3 lol. what an idiot this guy is.

then about a 6 months later, someone posted the links on here to the threads after he denied saying lol pure quality, you shouldnt be able to show you face on here morganfail

[SDF Repellent]

morganfell, I am still waiting for the superior Gears of War 2 on PS3 that you'd saw with your eyes...oops sorry, one eye. :)

[Ace_Pheonix]

Best 3D I've seen so far is in Wipeout HD, and in the SotC/ICO HD collection. Batman looks good in 3D on the PS3, but there's something about it that seems a bit more headache inducing. SotC is truly fantastic to play in 3D though.

[Venjense]

I got the PS3 version!

this is a test

[devilhunterx]

me too, high 5

[RudeSole Devil]

These two are still close enough. Nice job by Rocksteady, besides the Catwoman debacle of course.

[Fishy Fingers]

Nothing really in that. Based on the results, 360 takes it, few less torn frames, slightly better contrast.

BUT, if you were playing this, left the room, someone could switch consoles and you wouldnt even know. Other than the on screen prompts.

Decent multiplat.

[nightmarex121]

The contrast always can be fixed because all you have to do is change the rgp color to full.

Screen tearing can only be fixed by the developers though.

[testerg35]

nightmare, yes, but in a lot of comparisons, PS3 fans complain that all you have to do is adjust the tv settings. Do ps3 users always adjust their tv for each game?

[nightmarex121]

Well no i just mean the settings on ps3 not the settings on tv, b/c 360 has full rgb on default but ps3 is on limited, and it shown that rgp full make the game looks a lot better and the same as for 360 on ps3.
Here a video showing limited vs full
http://www.youtube.com/watc...

[Boody-Bandit]

testerg35
I adjust my display when ever I want to tweak it's appearance regardless of the console, receiver, dvd player or PC I am viewing the source material from.

Anyone that knows a thing about calibration knows you should calibrate your display for each piece of hardware you are viewing material from. Why do you think displays give you the ability to save individual picture settings for each video channel the display offers?

My levels are completely different for my 360, PS3, PC, sat receiver on the 4 different HDMI channels I view them on.

Why do you think most games offer variable sound and visual settings in game? I had to turn up my contrast and brightness recently for Forza 4 because I couldn't see the edges of the walls in some of the tunnels in the game. So again, yes, I would tweak my display when ever needed regardless of the hardware or software.

[Biggest]

Every TV comes with options for damn near every variable of view. Why would you NOT use them? I have setting for day, night, PS3, cable, sports, PC, and direct video. You should try it out.

[Shogun Master]

They both look good but the Xbox 360 version is better.

[JellyJelly]

Like with most games using the Unreal Engine. No one should be surprised by now really.

[LondonMediaOS]

I knew it wasn't long behind till we got another one of these... Its the same game...

[thespaz]

How can they use the same engine over and over again? Afterall, you're supposed to be playing an engine and not a game.

[Soul Train]

this game is off the chartz... good to see the Xbox laid down the law!

[kma2k]

seriously if you have to break it down like that it dosent matter, if looking for more than 2 seconds you dont see a difference without really checking out everything about the picture it dosent matter!!!!

[LondonMediaOS]

Thank you need more rational gamers on this site

[aviator189]

While the visuals are close, it's the performance that stands out the most in this comparison.

[BushLitter]

360 takes it. Don't know why the PS3 version always seems brighter

I will be getting it on PS3 anyway. I don't have Xbox Live and I needs me some Catwoman :)

[lategamer]

You should make your account an Xbox Live Silver account. It's free.

[SixShotCop]

Both look great!

The real question is why do i have an uncomfortable itch between my toes? Maybe it has something to do with toe fucking?

[Jeff257]

While their analysis says the 360 is the better version, I have the game for my PS3. I have yet to notice any significant screen tearing or any other issues that make the game any less fun to play. Anyway this is just a great game all around and it doesn't matter what system you own. if you love gaming you owe it to yourself to buy this game.

[Reaseru]

http://www.youtube.com/watc...

See and compare yourselves...

Both versions runing at the same time, and to me they both look the same. Nice job Rocksteady...

We can't forget Batman:AC is running in UE3, generally favoring the Xbox 360.

[jack_burt0n]

see to my poor eyes lol the ps3 version looks better, better reflections, better cape texture and physics and better lighting overall.......

funny thing is that probably will never be posted to n4g or if it did wont get any heat LOL.

[thespaz]

Too much screen tearing for me.

I hate screen tearing with a passion and won't even give a game a single chance if it resorts to screen tearing.

This is one of the reasons I can't stand DICE. Their frostbite 2 engine sucks on consoles and from what I've played, it also sucks on Need for Speed The Run.

I'll be playing Modern Warfare 3 and Uncharted 3 this winter. These 2 games are perfect.

[sweatface7]

mw3 perfect?

[GraveLord]

Both versions are equal. Nothing game-breaking on either version of the game.

[MaxMurdoch]

Interesting. It seems that although the PC version is delayed it will in fact have some goodies that make it worth considering.

http://www.gameblurb.net/ne...

[death2smoochie]

Both of the console versions look basically the same. The differences are minor to actually know the difference when playing.
If you want a huge difference in game play and extra visual add ons, buy the upcoming PC version.
Otherwise the console versions are almost the same.

[mrmikew2018]

I can't believe people still believe a bunch of no name geeks who have these made up "bullsh@t machines" that supposedly can tell you which version is better than the other. The lames over at DF and LOT have struck gold with the stupidity of the fanboys...Mainly the 360 ones, since they look forward to them more ( I wonder why?) than the PS3 ones. And the funny thing about this whole situation is a lot you guys don't have both console, so you're going to get on the console you own. For the losers over at LOT, you guys been counting pixels for a couple of years now, are you ever going to do anything different? At least the guys over at Eurogamer/DF have breaking gaming news once in while, what have you guys ever did?

[eoinrade]

I never trust these comparisons. Especially after GameTrailers was caught with one up that used Xbox footage for both, but digitally worsened with the PS3 "footage". Then the creator of the vid defended by saying that he was justified in doing it because the Xbox was just better. :/

[Venjense]

Really!?

Source pls, this is dam interesting. I knew the GT forums were modded by 360fanslaves but I didn't know the whole site was like that.

[Dark_Overlord]

It was a massive story on here a few years ago, can't believe you missed it :D

Just looked, you joined 11 Mar 2011 (225d ago ) so you would have missed it.

heres a link

http://n4g.com/news/144053/...

[Venjense]

Thanks for the link.

[Hyperbomb69]

Everyone must buy this game on Playstation 3.

[Enmson]

lol even if someone don't have a PS3?

[Hyperbomb69]

Whoever doesnt have a PS3 by now is either a dumbass or an Xbox fanboy in denial.

[BrightFalls76]

I've been slammed for this before and I know I will again but the biggest factor for me in most multiplatform titles now is the noise of the Blu-ray lense in the PS3 pulling information off the disc.

Now if had the choice to fully install a game to my 500gb hard drive on the PS3 I would have probably sold off the Xbox last year or at the very least buy most multiplats on the PS3 because both systems have overall leveled out.

For an example put in something like Red Dead Redemption, LA Noire, Bioshock or even a first part title like Heavy Rain or Unharted: DF. The disc reading is all over the place. I repurchased RDR and LA for Xbox, silent as can be with the install. Heavy Rain and Uncharted were brilliant games but after one playthrough I sold them off because of the noise issue. An issue that something like Uncharted 2 was able to eliminate. That is the only comparison I care about anymore when the graphics are so close on both systems now.

[Rainstorm81]

the 360 is overall much louder than the ps3 especially the pre-360S models

[lategamer]

You can install games directly to HDD though, making it quiet.

[MysticStrummer]

Post BS and get slammed. That's how it works.

[archemides518]

Clear win for the ps3. Why? Because not only does it edge out the 360 in some regards, the 360 runs at HALF RESOLUTION in 3d, something the fanboys at lens of truth won't even acknowledge even though it's prominently featured on the front of the box. So yes, as opposed to what they say, I have both systems, but I would never even THINK of getting it for the 360.

[Rageanitus]

I have both the ps3 and xbox, and I much prefer the ps3 in terms of gaming, but if I were to pick this game up I would pick it up on the xbox just like red dead... Why Because 3d is not a factor for me and alot of ppl still dont have 3d tv's

[archemides518]

A lot of people don't have 3dtvs, but that doesnt mean that it shouldn't be a factor in a "comparison" about which version is superior and which one to buy.

ALSO, I have looked at red dead on both systems, and while I was going to get on 360 because of the more dense vegetation on the ground and true 720p resolution, the trees on 360 look incredibly fake compared to the ps3 because on ps3 they have a gradiated look for the leaves while the 360 has a "paint bucket" filled-in look, which goes a lot further to break the illusion of the in-game world than any of the "negatives" the ps3 has.

[Rageanitus]

to the person who does not have a 3d TV the 3d does not come into factor at all...

Just look at the ps3 was SACD a major ground breaing selling point.... no but it was a feature added but it did not add much to tip the scale.

[cedaridge]

i still have the old white xb360 that tends to scratch up the disc so unless the game is inferior on ps3, Sony multiplats gets my money. psn: cedaridge / xbl: cedaridge

[Ninjamonkey82]

I got a pc worth buying it on. But i would not go about recommending one console over the other tbh. End of day the game will play the same and thats what counts surely.

[shoestring]

Isn't this the site that still compares 360 using HDMI and PS3 using only component cables? Yeah, no

[Strikepackage Bravo]

Where did the stupid idea that PS3 is more powerful than 360 ever come from in the first place? Oh yeah thats right, Sony marketing...

[MysticStrummer]

Where did the stupid idea that comparing multiplat visuals is the best way to determine the more powerful system ever come from in the first place? Oh yeah that's right, 360 fans...

[sweatface7]

xbox couldnt handle ps3 exclusives, thats how we know its more powerful.

[aquamala]

I'm sure ND can have Uncharted 3 run on 360, ND deserves all the credit for making the game look good, not PS3. If PS3 is so much more powerful than 360 then ALL multi plats should look better.

[eoinrade]

The PS3 is more powerful in terms of raw specifications. The problem arises with the PS3 unusual architechture so devs don't know how to fully get the best out of it.
It's also the reason multi-plat games sometimes look worse (with the obvious exception of CoD:BO)on PS3, because the devs are familiar with the Xbox because it's more simple.
If devs took the time, literally every game would look better on PS3, simply because it has better specs than the 360.
EDIT: I say "exception of BO" because Activision told Treyarch to make non-360 version sub-par.

[Rageanitus]

Im a PC gamer and from a video card perspective the power is very similar..... having said that today you now see many multiplatform games pretty much equal in quality. with a tad edge to xbox because many of the developers were from a pc programming background.

But when looking ps3 exclusives, I have yet to see a game on xbox come close to kz2/3 god of war and uncharted series.

[The EDGE]

^exclusives buddy, get a clue. ps3 is more powerful

[vandal GAB]

The only thing thats more powerful is the vision and ideas of Sony's in house studios, both consoles are showing there age!

[BushLitter]

Well said

[sweatface7]

ps3

[vandal GAB]

Wait for digital foundry they're far more in depth than lens of truth and defiantly more accurate in comparisons. This is a great game go play it rather than bitch about what console version is better!

[ZBlacktt]

These are Development issues. Not console issues. As always, a game made for the PS3 seems to always grab peoples attention on graphic's and visuals. We've seen it time and time again. Wait until next month when Uncharted 3 comes out.... Then it's back to the wow factor.

[ZBlacktt]

Not like I care about disagree's, lol. Kids just click it no matter what. Even when the reply is correct.

[impulse135]

Hey guys do u know why the ps3 is far superior`` because i said so

[Belasco]

Why don't we ever see comparisons between a Pc rig running nvidia and one running AMD? That would be interesting.

[eoinrade]

Nvidia would win because of PhysX extras.

[Jac5al]

Watched the comparison video, didn't notice the screen tearing on the PS3 version.

[mistergaga X]

I thought this game was a ps3 lead platform title , resulting in better image quality on ps3 hardware ... ?

just proves again that the 360 is a beast of a gaming machine ...

most exclusives and some multi-plat titles look awesome on both consoles ....

Ex : Need for Speed ''The Run'' ,,, PS3 ( by a mile too !)
Deus Ex HR ,, PS3 ....
Battlefield 3 ,,, PS3 ...
Call of Duty MW 3 ,,,, 360 ....
RD redemption ,,,, PS3
GTA 4 and most probably GTA 5 ,,,, 360
Mass Effect 3 (entire trilogy) ,,,,, 360 no iffs or butts -))
Fall Out 4 Vegas and(3) ,,,, 360
Crysis 2 ,,,,, PS3
Dead Island ,,,, PS3
Resident Evil Racoon City ( made by capcom and have 1 more year experience on the 360 than with PS3 , so the 360 has the edge I think )

Dead Rising 2 off the record ,,, 360
Final Fantasy 13 ,,, PS3
Max Payne 3 ,,, PS3 most likely
NBA 2k12 ,,,, PS3 ... looks and plays smoother plus the dual shock 3 controller is more refine for basketball maybe ?
F1 2011 ,,, ps3
Batman Arkham city ,,,, 360

Silent hill : Down poor ... I say PS3 just becuase Konami started the series on the PSX ...

All of those listed above are the best of the best in multi-plats ...

I own both consoles . different buying decions for each game variant ...

like :

community ( very big )
graphics- images
controllers ( the best shooting experinece is on 360 just becuase of the controller )

DLC ( thats why Microsoft paid the big mullah to Rockstar for the timed exclusive DLC , )

achievements VS trophies ..... 360 created the whole rewards system , and trophies from sony = meh ...

[FreydaWright]

Wall of text. Will not read.

[AO1JMM]

Lens of Truth is a joke! Where is the Digital Foundry head2head?

[Shadowaste]

rented the game on ps3, looked really nice, the combat in the first 45 min was dull, I went back to palying starcraft 2, stalker complete 2012 mod, and dark souls!

I'll probably grab this game on pc for the better resolution 1080p-1600p (depending on if i use the 55" samsung or the 30" 1600p), the way better anti aliasing, the higher quality textures and the physx. Most likely I'll get it from Steam when it hits $7 like I got arkham asylum.

I love you steam, bought the GTA Complete Collection today for $12.60

Every single grand theft auto game ever made, all on one platform, no disc needed, for $12.60 with no tax, and people say pc gaming is expensive...... :)

[sparta76]

Who cares!? Is an awesome game, I'm loving it!!

[TheWolverine]

game looks good, nuff said.

[FreydaWright]

I bought the PS3 version and thought it looked and played flawlessly.

[CptFlashHeart]

At the end of the day, we are 6 years into this gen so the game looks great still none the less. I am DESPERATE for the next PlayStation and Xbox though.. PC is screaming away with the wow factor now.

[FrigidDARKNESS]

th3 360 version looks cleaner in details where the ps3 has a s slight wash look...but boyj look very close.

[Platinum_k]

PS3 looks better in my opinion... barely though

So they are about the same

[DwightOwen]

LOL, no thanks. I'll wait a few weeks and enjoy the game in TRUE 1080p @ 60FPS with VSYNC enabled and NO JAGGIES. PC all the way, baby.

Still, it always makes me chuckle at how these console fantards fight over which version looks the "best". It's like watching two skanks argue over who is more virtuous.

[HarryMasonHerpderp]

PC elitists are far worse than console fanboys.
My graphics card does this my framerate is far superior herp derp herp derp.
Shut up.
no one cares especially console fanboys.

[eoinrade]

They're as bad as each other.

[DwightOwen]

"PC elitists are far worse than console fanboys."

Our elitism is justified. The reason that the PC version is never included in these "comparisons" is because everyone knows it's superior to consoles.

"My graphics card does this my framerate is far superior herp derp herp derp. Shut up."

(in Adam Sandler voice) Someone's jealous...

"no one cares especially console fanboys."

Obviously you do. That's why you dorks wage a crusade over differences so small they would be unnoticeable were both versions not side-by-side. It's impossible for you to be happy with your version, unless you can somehow prove it's the "superior" one. PC gamers don't have that problem; we KNOW our version is superior, and we're perfectly happy to watch the carnage from the sidelines while having a good laugh.

However, I'm sure you won't even bother to read this, seeing as how you don't care and all...

And for the record, I also own all three consoles (well, I did; my 360 slim died back in July), so I'm privy to the graphical differences firsthand.

[HarryMasonHerpderp]

Put your TV contrast down just 1 notch for the PS3 and they will look exactly the same.

[strifeblade]

actually i have noticed alot of ps3 multiplats having contrast problems, and i dont think the tv is the issue. Many times i have noticed due to unnnatural looking contrast, the ps3 ends up looking more washed compared to the 360 version.

I cant remember why but i remember reading an article on why the ps3 portraits the contrast the way it does and i forgot the explanation but it wasnt due to tv issues.

[eoinrade]

Thank you for the free copy, Nvidia! :D
New GTX560Ti ftw.

[HarryMasonHerpderp]

lol

[zero_cool]

As always don't allow gaming journalists to make an informed decision on games you want to play be your own judge!

Cheers Gamers & Happy Gaming!

[iLemon]

So, no difference as usual. Should wait until the high-def, high-res texture, modern lightning version comes out on the PC

[Sheikh Yerbouti]

Batman: AC is the same on both systems, this comparison shows nothing of substance differing the two systems. It only serves to stoke fanboy pride.

That being said screen tearing is a MINIMAL issue for the PS3, likely the fault of devs for not using VSync and Sony's fault for system constraints that prevent devs from using the measure for correcting it.

Still it is a very, very small problem until sites make mountains out of mole hills. If you truly want the best...get a PC and pay the premium price for a slight edge in performance.

[MasterCornholio]

Strange I have the game on my PS3 and it looks and runs very well. Despite some people claiming that it's complete and utter crap on Sony's console.

XperiaRay

[razrye]

I haven't noticed any screen tearing on my ps3 version. Besides the differences are trivial.

[ZeroX9876]

even if the difference are minimal, the 360 wins this one. The 360 is for me the best console for the unreal engine 3. NOT all games, but most of them.
I don't think those little difference could change a gamer's console of choice for this game.

[listenkids]

I'm curious, the TV they use must be shit?

My Arkham looks miles better than all these screenshots, on console too.

[SDF Repellent]

Thank god I bought this game for the X360 like 99% of my third party games. Next up MW3, Skyrim, Assassin's Creed Revelation. I am pretty sure they all will be superior on X360 as well based on previous editions.

[MasterCornholio]

Oblivion was better on the 360? I thought it was better on the PS3.

XperiaRay

[strifeblade]

as usual the 360 version almost always trumps the ps3 version