Xbox 360 Versus PlayStation 3 Graphics Comparison

Tony Hawk's Project 8

The Xbox 360 is more subtle with the HDR in the opening garage area of Tony Hawk's Project 8. The asphalt and mulch textures in the second image set have a higher resolution on the 360. We also saw better framerates in the Xbox 360 version.

Mouse over the default Xbox 360 image to see the PlayStation 3 comparison shot.

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jamiemckie
Posted Oct 14, 2008 5:43 am GMT

I have both and love both systems the major difference for me is I symply prefer the 360 contol pad
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PlzDuntBanMe posted Oct 11, 2008 9:22 pm GMT (does not meet display criteria. login to show)
PlzDuntBanMe
Posted Oct 11, 2008 9:22 pm GMT (hide)

PS3 has bad graphics
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sez-who
Posted Oct 1, 2008 9:33 pm GMT

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sez-who posted Oct 1, 2008 9:26 pm GMT (does not meet display criteria. login to show)
sez-who
Posted Oct 1, 2008 9:26 pm GMT (hide)

chronolzx, Wrong gamespot has stated that the games are pretty even now both in their reviews and comparisons. And they even screwed up on their latest comparison and didn't enable the RGB to full on the PS3's options, and it makes a world of difference in games like Assassins Creed here is an example of a True Comparison. It shows that the gamespot comparison pics are wrong and the games actually look exactly the same on both consoles.

But even still if a game IS worse on the PS3, is that really the PS3's (or Sony's) fault? The answer is NO! It truely is the Developers of the crappy game being lazy (the orange box being the prime example). Do you see any problems with Insomniac or Naughty Dog's games or MGS4 or any other exclusives? No, these games come out with beautiful graphics and run great and you don't hear any crying from any of them. So if a game does come out bad it's because of the developers fault NOT the PS3's. And as for multiplatform titles just being even that is even up to the Developers and isn't the PS3's fault.

TrevorBG, nothing you said was right at all. First of all the 360 has 3 CORES as it's CPU. The PS3 has 1 PPE & 7 SPEs. The 1 PPE is the same as one of the cores of the 360's CPU, but the 7 SPE's are actually even more powerful than the PPE or even the cores of the 360's CPU. There is a reason why developers (such as John Carmack) say that the PS3's CPU is more powerful than the 360's...stop trying to say otherwise. Oh, and FYI the GPU's are roughly almost equal in power with the PS3's Cell able to render graphics like a GPU itself making up any difference.

Also about the RAM it is actually true that the PS3's RAM is faster (or half is, the CPU's) as it has shown even on wikipedia for years now. And developers can pool the two RAMs of the PS3 into one and therefore use more than 256 though it is more difficult to do and use than the 360's RAM. So basically both systems have the same amount of RAM, the PS3 has faster RAM (half of it anyway) but it is harder to distribute it, the 360 has slower RAM but is much easier to distribute it.

The 360 DOES NOT out spec the PS3 "in almost every way". For the most part they are even in all other areas. Please stop trying to argue tech. At least go and look up info on wikipedia, if not the Beyond3d.com forums.
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sez-you
Posted Sep 29, 2008 11:59 pm GMT

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chronolzx posted Sep 27, 2008 12:31 pm GMT (does not meet display criteria. login to show)
chronolzx
Posted Sep 27, 2008 12:31 pm GMT (hide)

to sez-you

Its not just what a product does in theory but what it does in practicality that defines it.

PS3, in terms of hardware, no doubt has an edge over every other console in the market. But as gamespot.com has shown as of May 2008 that PS3 (even today) is no clear winner in delivering getter graphics and still lags behind X360 on a few good titles.

So what good is it? Its like having a V12 Ferrari with some sort of electronic speed control limiting its speed to 60mph (to that of an ordinary car).
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sez-you
Posted Sep 13, 2008 9:23 am GMT

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TrevorBG posted Sep 12, 2008 1:30 pm GMT (does not meet display criteria. login to show)
TrevorBG
Posted Sep 12, 2008 1:30 pm GMT (hide)

@ravage9218....The PS3 has ONE CPU and 7 floating point processors....not the same as a CPU. The 360 has 3 CPUs. And as far as the RAM....the PS3 has 512 split...it can only use 256 of it at any given time. The 360 can use all 512 at once. The 360 out specs the PS3 in almost every way.
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Al3x_n90
Posted Sep 3, 2008 4:47 am GMT

Double Post Number 1000 yay!!!! now i can get outa' here lol
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Al3x_n90
Posted Sep 3, 2008 4:47 am GMT

post nr 999
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ubershank47
Posted Aug 24, 2008 6:54 pm GMT

I've owned both and have NEVER had a problem with either so I have no idea what the whole debacle was about in the first place other then minor graphic differences.
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Al3x_n90
Posted Aug 17, 2008 10:06 am GMT

lesner87, really? no way
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lesner87
Posted Aug 16, 2008 1:32 pm GMT

This site has been bought by microsoft....that is very clear
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Al3x_n90
Posted Aug 13, 2008 1:06 am GMT

wow people actually still post in this thread, i've been on vacation so i wasn't here, anyway keep the thread going, later
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anomaly3001
Posted Aug 9, 2008 12:22 pm GMT

I used to read these posts all the time and was all for the 360 because of the price point of the ps3, but after buying a 360 and having rrod and after i recieved my so called "replacement console" I got rrod within a week! Both are great consoles but i'm changing my tune now if I could go back and do it all again I would buy a ps3 simply because It dosen't break every week. Besides The ps3 is growing and I hope most of the 360 blockbusters continue to get ported to the ps3.
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Lazyplayer-187 posted Aug 9, 2008 2:40 am GMT (does not meet display criteria. login to show)
Lazyplayer-187
Posted Aug 9, 2008 2:40 am GMT (hide)

im not a fanboy (i hav both consoles) but 360 is obviously better than the ps3 in the graphics department. But im gonna say this, ps3 is supiorior hardware but 360 is supiorior software, just think of the console they could make if they worked together
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Red_Devils94 posted Aug 6, 2008 12:48 am GMT (does not meet display criteria. login to show)
Red_Devils94
Posted Aug 6, 2008 12:48 am GMT (hide)

yep i reckon im gonna buy a 360... the graphics look great and the lighting and colour is definitely better than the ps3 in my opinion plus im a huge halo fan!!!
Also the 360 is much more affordable here in Australia... by $300!!!
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predwarrior09 posted Aug 5, 2008 2:53 pm GMT (does not meet display criteria. login to show)
predwarrior09
Posted Aug 5, 2008 2:53 pm GMT (hide)

I'm with the 360. I think the 360's graphics are better and so does gamespot.
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Dr_Yassam posted Aug 5, 2008 1:46 am GMT (does not meet display criteria. login to show)
Dr_Yassam
Posted Aug 5, 2008 1:46 am GMT (hide)

Oh ravage9218, that post of yours is soooo 2005.

Get with the times, most gamers here have moved past those kind of distorted beliefs now and just enjoy their consoles for the games they offer.

(EDIT: I see the 'Phantom of Gamespot' has arrived to vote me down using multiple accounts...again. Awesome )
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ravage9218 posted Aug 3, 2008 3:06 pm GMT (does not meet display criteria. login to show)
ravage9218
Posted Aug 3, 2008 3:06 pm GMT (hide)

It's so obvious that the PS3 is better, just look at the hardware compared to the Xbox360. The ps3 has 8 processors while the 360 only has like 2 or 3 (CPU is very important for game systems.) The PS3's RAM is also twice as fast as the 360's allowing it to do more things thatn one at a time. The ps3 is also almost future proof as it has endless possibilities and with the cell processor it will eat anything you feed eat (hopefully only games and not slices of bologna.) Now is a great time to buy the ps3 as it is more affordable than ever and has a great selection of games, and online features. Dont forget about the sick lineup for the rest of 08 into 09 for ps3, it will blow you away. The PS3 is the award winning system and if you are ready for the future go with the ps3. AND DONT FORGET THE PS3 IS LESS PRONE TO TO SCREWED UP AS IT DOES NOT GET THE RED RING OF DEATH. ONY IS THE WAY TO GO
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NoseWeed619 posted Aug 2, 2008 10:33 pm GMT (does not meet display criteria. login to show)
NoseWeed619
Posted Aug 2, 2008 10:33 pm GMT (hide)

True. I'm all for the 360, but the real battle will come when the PS3 get's some later games.
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NoseWeed619 posted Aug 2, 2008 10:24 pm GMT (does not meet display criteria. login to show)
NoseWeed619
Posted Aug 2, 2008 10:24 pm GMT (hide)

Wow. No comparison that Xbox 360 is better.
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gangster480 posted Jul 31, 2008 4:18 pm GMT (does not meet display criteria. login to show)
gangster480
Posted Jul 31, 2008 4:18 pm GMT (hide)

I agree with al3x-n90. sony won at e3 with a lot more exclusives. final fantasy doesnt really count because it comes out on both console, but microsoft do have gears of war 2 and fable 2. and the reason ps3 lost final fantasy is because there is not enough people who has ps3. and mgs4 is an example, even know mgs4 sold millions it was nothing compare to the sales of halo just because more people has xbox than ps3. the more install base the better the sale which is why assassin's creed, GTA4, and resident evil is coming out on 360. the developers just want money.
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Vasot posted Jul 17, 2008 3:25 pm GMT (does not meet display criteria. login to show)
Vasot
Posted Jul 17, 2008 3:25 pm GMT (hide)

Well it depends the game as it seems
In some games the XBOX360 is surely the winner while in others its the PS3

Also it seems that XBOX360 run most games faster
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Al3x_n90
Posted Jul 16, 2008 1:11 pm GMT

Oh btw, question for valda, if i upgrade my iphone's software to 2.0, will i lose all my music and stuff? and will i be able to use any type of sim?
thanx
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Al3x_n90
Posted Jul 16, 2008 12:04 pm GMT

Imo sony still had the best e3, vith GOWIII, MAG, infamous,(as new games announced) while m$ had only FFXIII and nintendo was horrible...
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fowad555
Posted Jul 15, 2008 10:37 am GMT

ffXIII on 360 wow didnt see that coming, ms presentations at e3 were great and shocking btw watching the wii it boring right now , look into sony, hope they can show us something great
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Neven123
Posted Jul 14, 2008 8:22 am GMT

I cant wait for the real graphics battle between 360 and ps3
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Al3x_n90
Posted Jul 8, 2008 3:12 am GMT

post number 666+2 lol
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h2owizard
Posted Jun 29, 2008 11:29 am GMT

phew now i just beat mgs4 on big boss hard and its exhausting
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h2owizard
Posted Jun 27, 2008 8:21 pm GMT

ya there was a little disturbance back in the other thread
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Al3x_n90
Posted Jun 27, 2008 12:47 pm GMT

Alright guys listen up, our friend J-A-B has been banned.Because he was reported for bandodging by Dr_Y, they were arguing and it seems Jab lost(although he was right).He told me to tell you guys.
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Al3x_n90
Posted Jun 27, 2008 10:47 am GMT

sh1t, i didn't find mgs4 today either.... but i found a shelf of GTAIVs lol i was so tempted, but i said....neah i should save my money, i'm gonna check tomorrow as well...maybe...if not ... like i said, BURN BURN BURN lol
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valdaviper12
Posted Jun 25, 2008 9:13 pm GMT

same as i dont care for final fantasy, halo, or pokemon? give me fifa, gran truismo, nbalive08, gtaseries and rockband and keep the rest.....although i must say that i had fun playing my 10 year old PS1 spyro, tarzan, and rayman games the other day
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h2owizard
Posted Jun 25, 2008 7:53 pm GMT

*cough* *cough*

valda how can you not care for mgs4 i mean your on the ps3 side and im not and i cant stop loving the game o_0
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Al3x_n90
Posted Jun 25, 2008 11:24 am GMT

i have a 5.1 genius 3600W surround system for my pc
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valdaviper12
Posted Jun 25, 2008 10:52 am GMT

personally i dont care for mgs4 at all .....what i wanna know is when can i finally start renting bluray films off psonline?......we installed surround sound 5.1 system and leme tell u.....WOW now i can hear stuff explode all around me while my couch is vibrating....its ^%&^%$^%$&^ing amazing!!
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Al3x_n90
Posted Jun 25, 2008 9:40 am GMT

i hate you..i hate you all! lol h2owiz this week i haven't been to the mall to search for the game but i think it's there...anyway one way or another i will get that game this week, maybe tomorrow cuz right now i'm tired(from the pool)
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h2owizard
Posted Jun 25, 2008 7:56 am GMT

really alex i bought a used ps3 from my friend for 180 and i went to best buy and i found a whole shelf of mgs4s well know im half way through the game and when my friends watch me play there like wow when is this movie over lol
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valdaviper12
Posted Jun 23, 2008 12:18 pm GMT

the 2.0 software comes out around july 11, same as new iphone, ....to be honest im probably gonna keep my 1st gen, its cheaper, and has more free apps available, plus 3g isnt really available in great quantities where i live, and the plans more expensive so %^$^% that...the ony thing is that now i wont be able to send it to other countries as quick as before
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Al3x_n90
Posted Jun 23, 2008 2:49 am GMT

btw h2o i still can't find MGS4 damn that stealth mode... i'm gonna burn the mall down if can't get one this week grrrr
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Al3x_n90
Posted Jun 23, 2008 2:42 am GMT

valda if you're still here, i've got a question.Since i've got the non 3g iphone, can i update from 1.14 to 2.0 ? cuz itunes says my software is up to date..
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kusti132
Posted Jun 16, 2008 1:17 pm GMT

I'm not a fan of any consoles,[I don't have any (yet)] but I got onto this page and I'd say that the PS3 has a better resolution and lightning (which was disturbing on Tony Hawk), but It seemed Xbox had better sprites (or whatever they are) on Tony Hawk...
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h2owizard
Posted Jun 16, 2008 8:36 am GMT

alex the mgs4 copies are all in stealth mode its gonna take more than just looking for one on the shelf.
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Al3x_n90
Posted Jun 15, 2008 11:33 pm GMT

don't worry h2o...i'm not playing mgs4 either...though i played mgs3 again a couple of days ago at one of my friends and i killed ocelot for him lol anyway i couldn't find mgs4 at the store
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h2owizard
Posted Jun 15, 2008 10:29 pm GMT

i dont trust gt that much they didnt even put crysis best graphics of 2007 lol

but anyway i hear gs has lost all its crediblility

and why the He11 am i not playing mgs 4
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Al3x_n90
Posted Jun 13, 2008 12:35 pm GMT

omg guys GS gave MGS4 a 10..wow i can hardly believe that, still the ps3 doesn't have any AAAE's it has a AAAAE
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Al3x_n90
Posted Jun 12, 2008 10:21 pm GMT

damn......all of u guys got mgs4 i gotta go today and get it, hope I'll find the limited edition
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Posted Jun 12, 2008 1:27 pm GMT

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