A fair comparisson of 360-PS3 Oblivion versions - 360 wins but only slightly

I will make this as extensive as possible, but add one more review from teamxbox

- Textures - 360-0- PS30

In some spots PS3 looks better, in others worst, like those town stones in the end of the comparison video in gametrailers
In this thread a review suggest textures are more blurry in 80% of the cases on PS3, i can't validate that, but if true 360 could win this one, anyone ?

- Washed out matter 360-1, PS3-0

PS3 as many suggest looks washed out, meaning worst colors and feeling overall, shadows look worst too, and the max saturation will be lower on any tv, making this a much less appealing version, if you like your game colorfull and not washed out or grey looking

http://forum.teamxbox.com/showthread.php?t=515155

- PS3 loads faster, has no slowdowns in forests  360 -1, PS3-1

After the patches me 360 version does almost never slowdown too on foot though, loading times still are big though, so PS3 easilly wins this one

- Lighting 360 -1, PS3-1

While 360 seems far more impressive, lighting is about the same, and looks better on 360 just because of the far better colors/contrasts

- DL content  360 -2, PS3-1

Shivering Isles will be on PS3 at some point, but nothing is for sure yet, so PS3 fails here

- Frame rate  360 -3, PS3-1

I read PS3 version has worst frame rate overall, in many threads here and in teamxbox forums

- Filtering  360 -3, PS3-2
PS3 has better far away textures, that is a given, roads look good too

So, basically both versions are amazing, PS3 has a slight advantage in smoothness, 360 in colors and looks overall
360 also gets the Shivering Isles content and the older stuf like horse armor etc, making it the very best version easilly

Finally this was taken from teamxbox forums too

Well, I got my PS3 copy of Oblivion today, and I decided to do a direct comparison, running both at the same time on one TV (had to switch back and forth in the inputs).

Here's the results in different categories :

Vsync / control :
I notice no tearing in either version, however, there is more input lag on the PS3 version. The lag feels about 75% worse (it's totally subjective however).

'Jaggies' :
PS3 has worse jaggies, but not by much. The PS3 version seems to have no AA, while the 360 version looks like 2xAA on a PC.

Bloom / HDR effects :
Best way to describe it is, 360 version seems to have more light bloom, with higher intensity of the colors. PS3 version has a more dynamic HDR effect, looking at a bright surface makes your 'eyes' adjust more than the 360 version.

Texture quality :
The textures are generally higher resolution on the 360. I'd say 80% of the textures are twice as good on the 360. The few textures that are better on the PS3 are the character textures and some objects, such as the little table in your cell at the beginning of the game.

Texture Filtering :
PS3 has an enormous edge here, looks more like 16xAF on a PC, more like no AF on the 360. This makes textures in the distance more clear.

Load times :
PS3 version is superior here. PS3 load times are about 40% faster. A 10 second load time on 360 is about 6 on PS3. A 40 second load time is about 25 on PS3. Stuff like that.

Lighting (not HDR) :
Lighting seems slightly better on the 360. One specific example is in the starting dungeon. The torch on the wall in your cell has a better effect on the 360. It waves around more, the PS3 version just pulses.

Framerate :
360 is the winner here. PS3 is all around slower 90% of the time. Sometimes it's just a few FPS, sometimes it's up to ~10fps, I'd say. The slowdowns on the 360 are worse on the PS3.

Sound :
PS3 version sounded more muffled, perhaps they compressed the audio. It's possible I'm wrong because the 360 itself is louder than the PS3 by far, so it was easier to hear the PS3 audio. Still, I'd say the PS3 audio sounds downsampled. Note, this doesn't count the music or voice, just the sound effects seem muffled.

LOD :
PS3 has no better LOD than the 360 version. There is no choppyness when moving around outside like on the 360, but it isn't pushed out any. Also, like many suspected, the 'LOD shader fix' is not much more than the little texture LOD fixes that users made for the PC version.

Both versions look VERY similar, but I would give a slight edge to the 360 version, simply for the better textures (for the most part). Load time differences wouldn't be noticeable if I weren't running both at the same time. The PS3 is nice and quiet, so you can pick up more sound details, but the sound itself sounds a bit muffled on the PS3.

Anyways, that's all I can think of for now.

IMO the game looks and run better on PS3.

When does the patch for the 360 version come out?Hopes it fixes some frame rate problems with the 360 version to.

The Playstation 3 version runs smoother =/

And on textures? Oblivion for 360 looks like watercolors compared to the Playstation 3 version.

IMO the game looks and run better on PS3.

When does the patch for the 360 version come out?Hopes it fixes some frame rate problems with the 360 version to.

killab2oo5

The patch is out, it fixes the slowdowns a lot, but not when running max speed or on horse, PS3 still kills 360 in that department, and if colors were not washed out this would be the best version to have, even for the slight less slowdowns, at least when it gets all DL content too

I read PS3 does have frame rate problems though, which makes it again come closer to 360 version that we think

[QUOTE="killab2oo5"]

IMO the game looks and run better on PS3.

When does the patch for the 360 version come out?Hopes it fixes some frame rate problems with the 360 version to.

conceru3

The patch is out, it fixes the slowdowns a lot, but not when running max speed or on horse, PS3 still kills 360 in that department, and if colors were not washed out this would be the best version to have, even for the slight less slowdowns, at least when it gets all DL content too

I read PS3 does have frame rate problems though, which makes it again come closer to 360 version that we think

Have you played the PS3 version? I've played and watched people play the 360 version numerous times and I own the Playstation 3 version and it's definitely noticeable that the framerate is much better.

Its confirmed that the PS3 version looks better, runs better and has shorter load times.MGS9150

From videos it looks worst, some find washed out better, for me it breaks the game completly comparing to 36 0vibrand world and contrasts that make grass/trees look shadowed and not fake

[QUOTE="killab2oo5"]

IMO the game looks and run better on PS3.

When does the patch for the 360 version come out?Hopes it fixes some frame rate problems with the 360 version to.

conceru3

The patch is out, it fixes the slowdowns a lot, but not when running max speed or on horse, PS3 still kills 360 in that department, and if colors were not washed out this would be the best version to have, even for the slight less slowdowns, at least when it gets all DL content too

I read PS3 does have frame rate problems though, which makes it again come closer to 360 version that we think

[QUOTE="conceru3"][QUOTE="killab2oo5"]

IMO the game looks and run better on PS3.

When does the patch for the 360 version come out?Hopes it fixes some frame rate problems with the 360 version to.

killab2oo5

The patch is out, it fixes the slowdowns a lot, but not when running max speed or on horse, PS3 still kills 360 in that department, and if colors were not washed out this would be the best version to have, even for the slight less slowdowns, at least when it gets all DL content too

I read PS3 does have frame rate problems though, which makes it again come closer to 360 version that we think

 :)

Be carefull, it adds some glitches as i read, even i found one when summoning creatures !!!

The far textures do get amazingly better, and run far smoother now, well at least when running and not jumping fast

I will make this as extensive as possible, but add one more review from teamxbox

- Textures - 360-0- PS30

In some spots PS3 looks better, in others worst, like those town stones in the end of the comparison video in gametrailers
In this thread a review suggest textures are more blurry in 80% of the cases on PS3, i can't validate that, but if true 360 could win this one, anyone ?

- Washed out matter 360-1, PS3-0

PS3 as many suggest looks washed out, meaning worst colors and feeling overall, shadows look worst too, and the max saturation will be lower on any tv, making this a much less appealing version, if you like your game colorfull and not washed out or grey looking

http://forum.teamxbox.com/showthread.php?t=515155

- PS3 loads faster, has no slowdowns in forests  360 -1, PS3-1

After the patches me 360 version does almost never slowdown too on foot though, loading times still are big though, so PS3 easilly wins this one

- Lighting 360 -1, PS3-1

While 360 seems far more impressive, lighting is about the same, and looks better on 360 just because of the far better colors/contrasts

- DL content  360 -2, PS3-1

Shivering Isles will be on PS3 at some point, but nothing is for sure yet, so PS3 fails here

- Frame rate  360 -3, PS3-1

I read PS3 version has worst frame rate overall, in many threads here and in teamxbox forums

- Filtering  360 -3, PS3-2
PS3 has better far away textures, that is a given, roads look good too

So, basically both versions are amazing, PS3 has a slight advantage in smoothness, 360 in colors and looks overall
360 also gets the Shivering Isles content and the older stuf like horse armor etc, making it the very best version easilly

Finally this was taken from teamxbox forums too

Well, I got my PS3 copy of Oblivion today, and I decided to do a direct comparison, running both at the same time on one TV (had to switch back and forth in the inputs).

Here's the results in different categories :

Vsync / control :
I notice no tearing in either version, however, there is more input lag on the PS3 version. The lag feels about 75% worse (it's totally subjective however).

'Jaggies' :
PS3 has worse jaggies, but not by much. The PS3 version seems to have no AA, while the 360 version looks like 2xAA on a PC.

Bloom / HDR effects :
Best way to describe it is, 360 version seems to have more light bloom, with higher intensity of the colors. PS3 version has a more dynamic HDR effect, looking at a bright surface makes your 'eyes' adjust more than the 360 version.

Texture quality :
The textures are generally higher resolution on the 360. I'd say 80% of the textures are twice as good on the 360. The few textures that are better on the PS3 are the character textures and some objects, such as the little table in your cell at the beginning of the game.

Texture Filtering :
PS3 has an enormous edge here, looks more like 16xAF on a PC, more like no AF on the 360. This makes textures in the distance more clear.

Load times :
PS3 version is superior here. PS3 load times are about 40% faster. A 10 second load time on 360 is about 6 on PS3. A 40 second load time is about 25 on PS3. Stuff like that.

Lighting (not HDR) :
Lighting seems slightly better on the 360. One specific example is in the starting dungeon. The torch on the wall in your cell has a better effect on the 360. It waves around more, the PS3 version just pulses.

Framerate :
360 is the winner here. PS3 is all around slower 90% of the time. Sometimes it's just a few FPS, sometimes it's up to ~10fps, I'd say. The slowdowns on the 360 are worse on the PS3.

Sound :
PS3 version sounded more muffled, perhaps they compressed the audio. It's possible I'm wrong because the 360 itself is louder than the PS3 by far, so it was easier to hear the PS3 audio. Still, I'd say the PS3 audio sounds downsampled. Note, this doesn't count the music or voice, just the sound effects seem muffled.

LOD :
PS3 has no better LOD than the 360 version. There is no choppyness when moving around outside like on the 360, but it isn't pushed out any. Also, like many suspected, the 'LOD shader fix' is not much more than the little texture LOD fixes that users made for the PC version.

Both versions look VERY similar, but I would give a slight edge to the 360 version, simply for the better textures (for the most part). Load time differences wouldn't be noticeable if I weren't running both at the same time. The PS3 is nice and quiet, so you can pick up more sound details, but the sound itself sounds a bit muffled on the PS3.

Anyways, that's all I can think of for now.

conceru3

From Team X-box Tells Me that is no UnbiasedStarFoxCOM

Well it might be a bit biased, but the washed out issue is there, i can see from gametrilers videos clearly

Its confirmed that the PS3 version looks better, runs better and has shorter load times.MGS9150

360 looks better (since the update) , 360 runs the same with the ps3 but yeah PS3 has faster loading times. 

THe 360 patch is NOT out yet, at least the one that fixes the issues that were resolved with the PS3 version. The patch that just came out only improves the LOD. http://www.elderscrolls.com/downloads/updates_patchnotes6.htmMCGSMB

Are you sure ? They said the patch would be out befor Shivering Isles arrives in less than 4 days

[QUOTE="killab2oo5"][QUOTE="conceru3"][QUOTE="killab2oo5"]

IMO the game looks and run better on PS3.

When does the patch for the 360 version come out?Hopes it fixes some frame rate problems with the 360 version to.

conceru3

The patch is out, it fixes the slowdowns a lot, but not when running max speed or on horse, PS3 still kills 360 in that department, and if colors were not washed out this would be the best version to have, even for the slight less slowdowns, at least when it gets all DL content too

I read PS3 does have frame rate problems though, which makes it again come closer to 360 version that we think

 :)

Be carefull, it adds some glitches as i read, even i found one when summoning creatures !!!

The far textures do get amazingly better, and run far smoother now, well at least when running and not jumping fast

[QUOTE="conceru3"][QUOTE="killab2oo5"][QUOTE="conceru3"][QUOTE="killab2oo5"]

IMO the game looks and run better on PS3.

When does the patch for the 360 version come out?Hopes it fixes some frame rate problems with the 360 version to.

killab2oo5

The patch is out, it fixes the slowdowns a lot, but not when running max speed or on horse, PS3 still kills 360 in that department, and if colors were not washed out this would be the best version to have, even for the slight less slowdowns, at least when it gets all DL content too

I read PS3 does have frame rate problems though, which makes it again come closer to 360 version that we think

 :)

Be carefull, it adds some glitches as i read, even i found one when summoning creatures !!!

The far textures do get amazingly better, and run far smoother now, well at least when running and not jumping fast

I can't wait for Shivering Isles to, i have not finished the main quest yet, but i would like a break :) and some new weapons, the new monsters are AWESOME too, monday can't come soon enough :), i got points from a friends credit card so i am ready to go

See, this is why I freaking hate multiplat games - it creates neverending and large threads of rabid fanboys saying "It's better on (insert console) !!!!!!"

Fanboys will fight and argue over the smallest of things.

If the PS3 version looks better, so be it. Oblivion has been out for a year now and Bethesda has had ample time to optimize the game and add some graphical enhancements here and there.

But 360 owners have been able to play the game for a year now, and so have PC owners. It's a great game, and cows should be very happy to add it to their game library because it's terrific.

[QUOTE="killab2oo5"][QUOTE="conceru3"][QUOTE="killab2oo5"][QUOTE="conceru3"][QUOTE="killab2oo5"]

IMO the game looks and run better on PS3.

When does the patch for the 360 version come out?Hopes it fixes some frame rate problems with the 360 version to.

conceru3

The patch is out, it fixes the slowdowns a lot, but not when running max speed or on horse, PS3 still kills 360 in that department, and if colors were not washed out this would be the best version to have, even for the slight less slowdowns, at least when it gets all DL content too

I read PS3 does have frame rate problems though, which makes it again come closer to 360 version that we think

 :)

Be carefull, it adds some glitches as i read, even i found one when summoning creatures !!!

The far textures do get amazingly better, and run far smoother now, well at least when running and not jumping fast

I can't wait for Shivering Isles to, i have not finished the main quest yet, but i would like a break :) and some new weapons, the new monsters are AWESOME too, monday can't come soon enough :), i got points from a friends credit card so i am ready to go

I think the saturation/contrast rpoblem is in other PS3 games too, like COD3 ...

Shivering Isles released on monday (27 March)

Personally, if I had a choice between the two, I would want to Xbox 360 version for the downloads and the rumble.  I could care less about graphics.

Personally, if I had a choice between the two, I would want to Xbox 360 version because I am a Lemming.

thinicer

I think the saturation/contrast rpoblem is in other PS3 games too, like COD3 ...

 

Shivering Isles released on monday (27 March)

conceru3

[QUOTE="thinicer"]

Personally, if I had a choice between the two, I would want to Xbox 360 version.

da1on2

Fixed it back for ya. I am not a lemming just because I own an Xbox 360, thanks.

From what I'm reading and seeing, the only thing the PS3 version has on the 360 is faster load times that were addressed in the latest patch. So wouldn't that make the two equal? irtaylor

The washed out colors/shadows on PS3 is a real let down, so the 360 version is by far the preferable one

Gets Shivering Isles too in just a few days, new monsters !!!, new spells, weapon crafting , jut can't wait

The game looks better on the PS3 and performs better on the PS3, this comparison isn't even close to fair. Stop the damage control and move on.KeyWii

The game looks better on the PS3 and performs better on the PS3, this comparison isn't even close to fair. Stop the damage control and move on.KeyWii

It is not dmage control, the gametrilers videos speak for themselves, PS3 version is like not colored comparing to 360 one, and like it has no next gen shadows

It might be bitter for PS3 owners, but there is proof that even the worst of PS fanboys can't deny, www.gametrailers.com, go check it out yourself, they just forgot to put color and contrast in PS3 one, as for the better textures, they are hardly better everywhere, some rocks and grounds in towns look vastly better and more bump mapped in 360

Fact is i can't say that framerate is worst on PS3 for sure, i just can't tell by the videos, and teamxbox forums could be biased

it's a depressing humorless game on both consoles.danneswegman

Look at stupidity at it's highest!!!

I've seen both version's of Oblivion...actualy I've seen all three,  PC, Xbox, PS3

PS3 looks the best......unless you have a high end PC. But at a 60" screen the PS3 version looks the best.  It's mutch faster than the Xbox version! Why can't you admit that??

Look at stupidity at it's highest!!!

I've seen both version's of Oblivion...actualy I've seen all three,  PC, Xbox, PS3

PS3 looks the best......unless you have a high end PC. But at a 60" screen the PS3 version looks the best.  It's mutch faster than the Xbox version! Why can't you admit that??

HunAndras1984

When you admit that it looks washed out, and shadows/colors like crap, and some ground textures are totally 3D on 360, when flat on PS3, then of course i will admit what you say, because it is true, but what i suggest is true too

360 version runs MUCH smootehr too after the two latest pathces, loadings when running is almost unnoticable now

Unless ...wait a minute... you suggest those gametrailers videos were fake

Look at stupidity at it's highest!!!

I've seen both version's of Oblivion...actualy I've seen all three,  PC, Xbox, PS3

PS3 looks the best......unless you have a high end PC. But at a 60" screen the PS3 version looks the best.  It's mutch faster than the Xbox version! Why can't you admit that??

HunAndras1984

u want the lemms to admit something? good luck!

they still believe that xbox is better than ps2.

[QUOTE="HunAndras1984"]

Look at stupidity at it's highest!!!

I've seen both version's of Oblivion...actualy I've seen all three,  PC, Xbox, PS3

PS3 looks the best......unless you have a high end PC. But at a 60" screen the PS3 version looks the best.  It's mutch faster than the Xbox version! Why can't you admit that??

conceru3

When you admit that it looks washed out, and shadows/colors like crap, and some ground textures are totally 3D on 360, when flat on PS3, then of course i will admit what you say, because it is true, but what i suggest is true too

Unless ...wait a minute... you suggest those gametrilers videos were fake

wow, it doesnt get worse than this.

[QUOTE="HunAndras1984"]

Look at stupidity at it's highest!!!

I've seen both version's of Oblivion...actualy I've seen all three,  PC, Xbox, PS3

PS3 looks the best......unless you have a high end PC. But at a 60" screen the PS3 version looks the best.  It's mutch faster than the Xbox version! Why can't you admit that??

conceru3

When you admit that it looks washed out, and shadows/colors like crap, and some ground textures are totally 3D on 360, when flat on PS3, then of course i will admit what you say, because it is true, but what i suggest is true too

Unless ...wait a minute... you suggest those gametrilers videos were fake

Did those gametrailer videos play at 720p??? I don't think so.  Just from judgeing from those videos you could see that the PS3 version is a better version infact.  Go to www.gametrailers.com and look at the trailers.  There is a point when the guy walks down the hill and in the PS3 version you can see a white ruin of a old bulding.  in the 360 version it appears just moments later.  Also the 360 version is too dark. The drawing distance is much better in the PS3 version. Textures are smoother loads faster has the Knights of the Nine built in it from the get go for free. How can you actualy say that the PS3 version is the bad one?  You have to be insane!

patches, patches, patches, patches..............................reason why i dont like xbox360, i do enough patching for my pc.GermanShepard06

[QUOTE="KeyWii"]The game looks better on the PS3 and performs better on the PS3, this comparison isn't even close to fair. Stop the damage control and move on.killab2oo5