It's official: Oblivion on PS3 owns the 360 version

The Xbox 360 version was great but they didn't have time to polish it.

The PS3 version had EVERYTHING ready(story, quests, landscapes, graphics), so they had ALL THE TIME IN THE WORLD to polish this and get rid of these issues.

They could have EASILY gotten rid of these issues with the 360 if they would have had more time. It was delayed most likely because they were making it better, not adding new stuff.
RyuHayabusaX

http://ps3.ign.com/articles/762/762108p1.html

The PS3 version of Oblivion isn't a simple port of the game either, although players who have picked up the 360 version will be very familiar with the control scheme. For one thing, the PS3 version has been optimized to take advantage of the Cell processor and hardware that the system offers. As a result, the game runs a lot faster than the 360 build. Entering dungeons or buildings results in a load of 3-5 seconds, compared to the 7-10 seconds or longer for the 360 version of the game. Similarly, the amount of framerate drops or hitches that cropped up in the wilderness as you accessed a new area on the 360 have been substantially reduced on the PS3 version. There is a plan to completely eradicate these issues as the game nears release, as well as fixing a number of bugs that were present in the other builds. Kiss the item duplication glitch goodbye.

The visual presentation of Oblivion has also been significantly enhanced. While it was a beautiful title on the 360, far off environmental details often displayed low resolution textures. This has been fixed with new shaders dedicated to rendering the foreground cleanly with sharper details, so rocky landscapes now have craggy appearances instead of smooth, non-distinct surfaces. While there is still a fair amount of pop-in that occurs (which can't be helped due to the size of the world), the draw distance is farther than the 360 version. As a result, screens from the PS3 version should approach those from high end PCs running Oblivion, which is an impressive feat.

watchcity

[QUOTE="SambaLele"][QUOTE="HeedleGlavin"][QUOTE="SambaLele"][QUOTE="HeedleGlavin"]So, because the PS3 version has shorter load times, less slow down and more draw distance - it owns the 360 version? :|HeedleGlavin

yes, better graphics usually do enhance a players gaming experience, which is the reason why we've been getting new consoles every 5-6 years :|

there's no arguing it... you have two of the same game with the same gameplay, but one version has graphical tweaks, less slow down, and shorter load times... which game would you choose?

the answer is obvious :| quit kidding yourself here.

[QUOTE="HeedleGlavin"]So, because the PS3 version has shorter load times, less slow down and more draw distance - it owns the 360 version? :|reilo

http://ps3.ign.com/articles/762/762108p1.html

The PS3 version of Oblivion isn't a simple port of the game either, although players who have picked up the 360 version will be very familiar with the control scheme. For one thing, the PS3 version has been optimized to take advantage of the Cell processor and hardware that the system offers. As a result, the game runs a lot faster than the 360 build. Entering dungeons or buildings results in a load of 3-5 seconds, compared to the 7-10 seconds or longer for the 360 version of the game. Similarly, the amount of framerate drops or hitches that cropped up in the wilderness as you accessed a new area on the 360 have been substantially reduced on the PS3 version. There is a plan to completely eradicate these issues as the game nears release, as well as fixing a number of bugs that were present in the other builds. Kiss the item duplication glitch goodbye.

The visual presentation of Oblivion has also been significantly enhanced. While it was a beautiful title on the 360, far off environmental details often displayed low resolution textures. This has been fixed with new shaders dedicated to rendering the foreground cleanly with sharper details, so rocky landscapes now have craggy appearances instead of smooth, non-distinct surfaces. While there is still a fair amount of pop-in that occurs (which can't be helped due to the size of the world), the draw distance is farther than the 360 version. As a result, screens from the PS3 version should approach those from high end PCs running Oblivion, which is an impressive feat.

watchcity

[QUOTE="watchcity"]

http://ps3.ign.com/articles/762/762108p1.html

The PS3 version of Oblivion isn't a simple port of the game either, although players who have picked up the 360 version will be very familiar with the control scheme. For one thing, the PS3 version has been optimized to take advantage of the Cell processor and hardware that the system offers. As a result, the game runs a lot faster than the 360 build. Entering dungeons or buildings results in a load of 3-5 seconds, compared to the 7-10 seconds or longer for the 360 version of the game. Similarly, the amount of framerate drops or hitches that cropped up in the wilderness as you accessed a new area on the 360 have been substantially reduced on the PS3 version. There is a plan to completely eradicate these issues as the game nears release, as well as fixing a number of bugs that were present in the other builds. Kiss the item duplication glitch goodbye.

The visual presentation of Oblivion has also been significantly enhanced. While it was a beautiful title on the 360, far off environmental details often displayed low resolution textures. This has been fixed with new shaders dedicated to rendering the foreground cleanly with sharper details, so rocky landscapes now have craggy appearances instead of smooth, non-distinct surfaces. While there is still a fair amount of pop-in that occurs (which can't be helped due to the size of the world), the draw distance is farther than the 360 version. As a result, screens from the PS3 version should approach those from high end PCs running Oblivion, which is an impressive feat.

Imallvol7

It should run better. It came out LAST YEAR!!!! If they can't get things better by then, they have problems. Also, all PS3's have HDD. That gives Bethesda something to cache more info and rely less on onboard memory.

The patch for 360 should clear all this up though.

Aren't the draw distance and shader enhancements being patched into the 360 version?lowe0

So I need to throw my 360 away, get a PS3 and oblivion just becaus it loads a couple of seconds faster:|Rougehunter

So, because the PS3 version has shorter load times, less slow down and more draw distance - it owns the 360 version? :|HeedleGlavin

[QUOTE="YellowPik"]You mean the game I've been playing since March? :?lild1425

The TC has been owned brutally.

They had an extra year to polish the game..there is no ownage here. THREAD OVERpilotc

Lol lemmings getting all defensive now

when 1up released that report of how PS3 wasn't running the game well

all of you were jumping around, making topics and all that.

now we got some new information from a different source and you guys

resort to "oh the 360 is getting all that stuff in an update anyway".

Perception1

[QUOTE="jdknight21"][QUOTE="tegovoltio"][QUOTE="jdknight21"]

Proof that IGN is worthless:

http://wii.ign.com/articles/751/751136p1.html

This is just one example of their preview that reads like it should be a good game. The only downfall they mention is the graphics and talk it up the rest of the interview and score it a 4. One editor has even stated they talk a game up and err more on the side of being optimistic in a preview. IGN is too lenient.

-Pale

I was referencing the preview and review as a whole, but more importantly, you can't say by one review they can be considered 'worthless'.  If you read my original post you'd see I said it was just one example.  I guess if I have to I can gather more examples of why it's my opinion that IGN is not only too lenient, but worthless review wise.

It's cool that you are getting a good game, and finally got some good news about it, but there have been other previews stating the opposite of some of what they have improved with about a year of extra dev time but it seems a little pre-mature when the bad press still outweighs the good press for the game to immediately call it ownage or assume the game is going to score better on this site.  Which is ultimately all that matters on SW.

[QUOTE="Perception1"]Lol lemmings getting all defensive now

when 1up released that report of how PS3 wasn't running the game well

all of you were jumping around, making topics and all that.

now we got some new information from a different source and you guys

resort to "oh the 360 is getting all that stuff in an update anyway".

Vyse_The_Daring

1up, never said the PS3's gfx were bad. The only thing they said was that PS3 cannot run all the DLC content on the PC/360 version!!!!!! And that Beth will have to pick which to add. And from the looks of it, PS3 won't get Shivering Isles, which by far makes it the inferior version.Tulak_Hord

and everyone else knows,360 version is getting a update to fix a certin thingsadam_1_basic

So, because the PS3 version has shorter load times, less slow down and more draw distance - it owns the 360 version? :|HeedleGlavin

The PS3 version has had extra dev time, so it would be a insult for the PS3 version not to be the superior looking and performing version.

The PS3 version has had extra dev time, so it would be a insult for the PS3 version not to be the superior looking and performing version.

mentzer

[QUOTE="mentzer"]

The PS3 version has had extra dev time, so it would be a insult for the PS3 version not to be the superior looking and performing version.

larshaun

Don't you mean the blade of grass?

So, because the PS3 version has shorter load times, less slow down and more draw distance - it owns the 360 version? :|HeedleGlavin

To think. A Year old port being mininally better than the old version is the best news cows have heard in months:lol:Acenso

[QUOTE="Acenso"]To think. A Year old port being mininally better than the old version is the best news cows have heard in months:lol:miss_kitt3n

So, because the PS3 version has shorter load times, less slow down and more draw distance - it owns the 360 version? :|HeedleGlavin

yes

[QUOTE="watchcity"]

http://ps3.ign.com/articles/762/762108p1.html

The PS3 version of Oblivion isn't a simple port of the game either, although players who have picked up the 360 version will be very familiar with the control scheme. For one thing, the PS3 version has been optimized to take advantage of the Cell processor and hardware that the system offers. As a result, the game runs a lot faster than the 360 build. Entering dungeons or buildings results in a load of 3-5 seconds, compared to the 7-10 seconds or longer for the 360 version of the game. Similarly, the amount of framerate drops or hitches that cropped up in the wilderness as you accessed a new area on the 360 have been substantially reduced on the PS3 version. There is a plan to completely eradicate these issues as the game nears release, as well as fixing a number of bugs that were present in the other builds. Kiss the item duplication glitch goodbye.

The visual presentation of Oblivion has also been significantly enhanced. While it was a beautiful title on the 360, far off environmental details often displayed low resolution textures. This has been fixed with new shaders dedicated to rendering the foreground cleanly with sharper details, so rocky landscapes now have craggy appearances instead of smooth, non-distinct surfaces. While there is still a fair amount of pop-in that occurs (which can't be helped due to the size of the world), the draw distance is farther than the 360 version. As a result, screens from the PS3 version should approach those from high end PCs running Oblivion, which is an impressive feat.

BLAUcopter

link for teh bolded?

[QUOTE="Film-Guy"]you do know that there will be an update for the 360 which adds many of the new things you said, like less pop up scenery and being able to see far. Felous1

You mean the game I've been playing since March? :?YellowPik

More like a downgrade compared to the PS3 version you were playing since march :D

Wow, I thought cows thought it was Overrated trash beforeSilentBobb

Remind us why we should believe the PS3 channel of Ign again. Not forgetting this is the preview, that tells everyone go and buy the game. You know like they do for every game. ps3-nikita

Does IGN have a history of lying?????? Or is it that you think by questioning IGN's credibilty you might sleep better tonight

[QUOTE="miss_kitt3n"][QUOTE="Acenso"]To think. A Year old port being mininally better than the old version is the best news cows have heard in months:lol:KrunkMastaX

Admit what? That Ken should be in a nursing home?
miss_kitt3n

[QUOTE="YellowPik"]You mean the game I've been playing since March? :?lild1425

The TC has been owned brutally.

Yeah, Frame-rate Plagued Version FTW

[QUOTE="HeedleGlavin"][QUOTE="SambaLele"][QUOTE="HeedleGlavin"][QUOTE="SambaLele"][QUOTE="HeedleGlavin"]So, because the PS3 version has shorter load times, less slow down and more draw distance - it owns the 360 version? :|-Pale

nah, This is SW, and its on the PS3, so its automatically worse.

/Joke

[QUOTE="miss_kitt3n"]

Admit what? That Ken should be in a nursing home?
KrunkMastaX

The load times would be slower, if they did not duplicate the game on the BR disk !!! Tehy said themselves, plus they had a whole year to optimize loading times

The patch is coming to 360, so no big deal here

And the DL content still does not fit in PS3 ram !!!

Plus the game has less AA, and FAR worst textures, notice the lower res grass ? The lower res textures on rocks and the fallen tree ? Just a huge downgrade here