PS3 vs. Xbox 360 ports: The cold, hard truth (page 2 of 4)
- February 27, 2008 15:11 PM PST
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BURNOUT PARADISE
Control: Differences in control between the two versions of Burnout Paradise largely come down to preference. The game is incredibly responsive and tight with its controls. The Xbox 360 controller's triggers feel better for acceleration than the L2/R2 buttons on a Sixaxis, but really, it's a subjective point. You simply won't find any gaps between the two games here.
Graphics: As with the controls, you'll be hard-pressed to denote any significant graphical distinctions between the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions of Burnout Paradise. EA Criterion has done a bang up job keeping the two games even visually. Both consoles squeeze out a fantastic 60 frames-per-second and the detailing on vehicles, buildings, and environment in general is superb.
Load times: Burnout Paradise begins to show favor for PlayStation 3 when clocking its loading times. Both versions require a lengthy initial boot up upon entering the disc into either console, but it's slightly longer on Xbox 360. Even more, there's a split second longer of a wait on Xbox 360 between hitting the triggers to enter an event and it actually beginning. To be certain, we're nitpicking because the game does well in keeping things seamless. But in the end, the PlayStation 3 version is just a bit snappier.
Online integration: Surprisingly, the PlayStation 3 version of Burnout Paradise leads its Xbox 360 counterpart. How is that possible given the might of Xbox Live? A cleaner interface, easier access to online features, and smoother performance online afford PlayStation 3 the edge. Dedicated servers ensure stability during multiplayer races; moreover, the game was optimized for the console, so it just runs better on it when playing online. Alex Ward, head of EA Criterion, has long touted the company's love affair with the open-ended PlayStation Network and it definitely shows.
The PS3 version plays like a shark--fast, furious, and out for blood.
EDGE: PlayStation 3
With controls, graphics, and loading times nearly identical between the two consoles, Burnout Paradise flips a bitch with superior online integration on PlayStation 3. It's a shock, to be sure, given the dominance of Xbox Live over online gameplay; however, dedicated servers and generally smoother online performance means the PlayStation 3 takes pole position.
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- Apr 22 2008 at 12:43:25:PM PST
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Just a little tidbit from a developer stand point. After speaking with a source from a know publisher, one of the dev's for a popular game explained the real difference between the consoles, and what it means to them. The PS3 is simply just too slow for testing. In comparison, you're able to load all your code onto the Xbox 360 and run straight from there. The PS3 needs to render off your PC's code stream. That doesn't have anything thing with consumer performance in the end. But it really just shows a poor SDK on Sony's end. Is that a fair argument to say Xbox 360 is better? No. Microsoft has done a "slam dunk" job of getting their consoles to developers, bringing a universal platform for development, and being able to directly identify the community. Take for instance a FPS. Microsoft can produce gaming statistics for that genre, because of the Xbox Live aspect of the console. Data recordings from users play time, preference and library on the 360 directly correlates to the numbers big developers and publishers like to see. But when it comes down to ports, on Xbox 360 and PS3 they are really the same. Wii and prior generation consoles make get a different feel or overall different engine, because major developers outsource those projects. So really does Grand Theft Auto play better on PS3 or Xbox 360. You're really debating nothing. PC-A vs. PC-B; Mercedes Vs. BMW; Coke Vs. Pepsi; all products which perform, or have the same goal but different approaches. Same species though. If I were to pick one console that I would want to stick with forever... I'd sadly go with the Xbox 360. If I could make my decision at a later time, I think PS3 has a better future. Which I know... contradicts my decision. -Moose
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Ok, so you bought a 360, or a PS3 (I own both, and a Wii, but we'll get to that later!). And yes, you're proud of your choice. But lets not get like Mac owners and bitch about rival systems. For a start you're clever enought to play comuter games, so you win v's a Mac owner straight off. The PS3 online system is better, the 360 has a better community, the ps3 has better loading times, no, the 360 does. Who gives a crap?! At the end of the day, whatever choice you made at the counter. Whatever console you bought, be it 360 or PS3, either way, you bought a state of the art console, with graphics far in advance of any other console ever released. Gameplay is fantastic, online play is flawless and smooth, graphics are breathtaking and the fact it's also a multimedia player, able to play all kinds of media formats makes it a damn good purchase. And above all, what you really should be proud of, what should really bring all PS3 and 360 owners together is this one simple fact. You DIDN'T BUY A Wii! You should be so proud!!
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Ok, so you bought a 360, or a PS3 (I own both, and a Wii, but we'll get to that later!). And yes, you're proud of your choice. But lets not get like Mac owners and bitch about rival systems. For a start you're clever enought to play comuter games, so you win v's a Mac owner straight off. The PS3 online system is better, the 360 has a better community, the ps3 has better loading times, no, the 360 does. Who gives a crap?! At the end of the day, whatever choice you made at the counter. Whatever console you bought, be it 360 or PS3, either way, you bought a state of the art console, with graphics far in advance of any other console ever released. Gameplay is fantastic, online play is flawless and smooth, graphics are breathtaking and the fact it's also a multimedia player, able to play all kinds of media formats makes it a damn good purchase. And above all, what you really should be proud of, what should really bring all PS3 and 360 owners together is this one simple fact. You DIDN'T BUY A Wii! You should be so proud!!
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In my opinion, the Xbox 360 is no where near as good as the Playstaion 3. I have be researching the two for 2 months trying to figure out which to buy. For the money, Playstation seems to be the better deal. I loved my PS2, and told myself I would have to try the next Xbox (because the first one wasn't that great). It seems to me that the PS3 offers way more for your buck. A blue ray player, media, free online network (Xbox charges), some pretty good games, and a controller that senses your movement. The Xbox has problems, the dreaded "Ring of Death" for example, and it offers HD DVD, but you have to buy the drive seperately, and now, HD DVD movies are hard to find because Blue Ray beat them out. I subscribe to Netflix, and they don't offer movies on HD DVD. The Xbox 360 may be cheaper, but if you ask me, it's because it doesn't offer as much as the PS3. No media card ports, a funny feeling controller, and the dreaded ring of death are reasons enough for me to avoid the Xbox. Plus, the PS3 is upgradeable, and they still make games for the PS2, which means that when the PS4 comes out, they will probably still make games for the PS3. Either way, it's a personal preference. But for me, it's the playstation that delivers more bang for your buck. After all, you get what you pay for!
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