NFS Shift (PC) VS GT5 [Graphics Comparison]

NFS Shift (PC) VS GT5 [Graphics Comparison]

GT5 has better models, but the sharp AA and higher texture resolutions make the cars in Shift look less blurry. I still prefer the lighting and car models of GT5, but if Gt5 was on pc it would easily surpass Shift since the only thing Shift on pc has is slightly better textures.

They're pretty close. I'd say it's a tie, as they both win a few. This is great for GT5 though. Not many console racers can match the graphics of a PC racer, even if it is multiplatform game.

NFS has better textures and much better resolution, but GT5 has prettier models and more natural lighting and reflections.

LOL shift gameplay looks better than GT5 CGI bullshots.

Just wait for Dirt 2 on the PC with DX11, it will be the best looking racing game ever, hang on Dirt 2 already is the best looking racing game ever!

Just wait for Dirt 2 on the PC with DX11, it will be the best looking racing game ever, hang on Dirt 2 already is the best looking racing game ever!

Snagal123

A PC game looks better than a console game.

WHO KNEW!?

[QUOTE="Snagal123"]

Just wait for Dirt 2 on the PC with DX11, it will be the best looking racing game ever, hang on Dirt 2 already is the best looking racing game ever!

tagyhag

Not to mention it's an excellent game…FFF gameplay (Fast,Fun,Forgiving)

I cannot wait. :D I'm not a big fan of racing games, but Dirt 2 is going to be a nice tech demo to try out the new DX11 card that I'll buy someday. :Dtagyhag

Its not just a tech demo its a good game!

I'm not a massive racing game fan, but Codemasters just know how to hit a balance between arcade and sim that i like while also being the best looking!

[QUOTE="tagyhag"] I cannot wait. :D I'm not a big fan of racing games, but Dirt 2 is going to be a nice tech demo to try out the new DX11 card that I'll buy someday. :DSnagal123

Its not just a tech demo its a good game!

I'm not a massive racing game fan, but Codemasters just know how to hit a balance between arcade and sim that i likewhile also being the best looking!

It seemed like a straight-up sim when I played the demo. I couldn't go one lap without crashing.

Brilliant looking game, though.

[QUOTE="Snagal123"]

Just wait for Dirt 2 on the PC with DX11, it will be the best looking racing game ever, hang on Dirt 2 already is the best looking racing game ever!

tagyhag

Quoted for truth!

GRID on PC is the best looking racer at the moment, imo, with Shift as a close second.

NFS Shift (PC) VS GT5 [Graphics Comparison]

ps_nfs

Is it just me or are those two GT shots touched up/not in game?

GT5 >> GT5P > NFS: Shift >>> Forza 3

In terms of graphics...

;)

[QUOTE="ps_nfs"]

NFS Shift (PC) VS GT5 [Graphics Comparison]

Faber_Fighter

Is it just me or are those two GT shots touched up/not in game?

I deifnitely think the lmabo was tocuhed up, but the Audi looks identical to ingame. I doubt it's touched up at all.

Shift on the PC looks better. Higher res models, higher poly counts, more AA, AF...

But I'd probably take GT5 over it as a game anyday, plus it still holds up nicely.

GT5 >> GT5P > NFS: Shift >>> Forza 3

In terms of graphics...

;)

jakehouston88

Is it just me or are those two GT shots touched up/not in game?Faber_Fighter

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[QUOTE="ps_nfs"]

NFS Shift (PC) VS GT5 [Graphics Comparison]

Is it just me or are those two GT shots touched up/not in game?

I deifnitely think the lmabo was tocuhed up, but the Audi looks identical to ingame. I doubt it's touched up at all.

[QUOTE="jakehouston88"]

GT5 >> GT5P > NFS: Shift >>> Forza 3

In terms of graphics...

;)

Shattered007

I justed stated the facts.

;)

[QUOTE="Shattered007"] They are both bullshots... NFS:Shift doesn't look that good on PC....Couth_

Not to mention it's an excellent game…FFF gameplay (Fast,Fun,Forgiving)

masiisam

[QUOTE="Couth_"][QUOTE="Shattered007"] They are both bullshots... NFS:Shift doesn't look that good on PC....Shattered007

[QUOTE="bigblunt537"]

[QUOTE="Faber_Fighter"]

Is it just me or are those two GT shots touched up/not in game?

Shattered007

I deifnitely think the lmabo was tocuhed up, but the Audi looks identical to ingame. I doubt it's touched up at all.

I have played GT5p and the only difference is the aliasing. Remember that's a pic of GT5 not GT5p. If GT5p had better aliasing no one would have any complaints about the car models. Also all the new gameplay vids and recent pictures look exactly identical to that pic. High res car with the back round completely blurred out because apparently it looks like crap. I don;t care though as long as it has beautiful car models and fun racing.

GT5 >> GT5P > NFS: Shift >>> Forza 3

In terms of graphics...

;)

jakehouston88

[QUOTE="Shattered007"][QUOTE="Couth_"] lol are you kidding me? The PC version actually looks better than that when you have 4xAA and 16x AF. It also runs at a much higher resolution than that tiny picCouth_

[QUOTE="masiisam"]

Not to mention it's an excellent game…FFF gameplay (Fast,Fun,Forgiving)

lowe0

Are you talking about Dirt 2 or Shift?

The only reason why I ask is my comment was directed towards Dirt 2…but in any event...I think I can help you with some settings that I found to work extremely well in Shift…

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[QUOTE="Shattered007"] Hold up...I'm gonna go take a screen cap...Shattered007

If only graphics made a racing game better...

Shift looks pretty good.

[QUOTE="Couth_"]

[QUOTE="Shattered007"] Hold up...I'm gonna go take a screen cap...Shattered007

images get compressed when you upload them online, yours were probably not because of the resolution your running. He's running a much higher res than you.

[QUOTE="Shattered007"]

[QUOTE="Couth_"] Here you are. Some pics of my modified GT-R. 8x AA and 16xAF. You even get effects on your windshield like dirt, shadows and the refleciton of your dashboard on the windshield. Like I said this one is modified. The stock interiors are a little prettier with all their leather and what not.GTSaiyanjin2

images get compressed when you upload them online, yours were probably not because of the resolution your running. He's running a much higher res than you.

Thus the curse of my 17 inch flat panel monitor...Max resolution is 1280x1024

Shattered007

Don'tmock the 1280x1024, i played my games at 1280x1024 for 10 years! Its sweet res! I'd still be at it if my poor old CRT hadn't of blown, now iam stuck with monitor with 1680x1050 :( :P

The differences between the models are pretty clear. In lighting Shift definitely is better, but thats compared to prologue. :|

[QUOTE="Shattered007"]

Thus the curse of my 17 inch flat panel monitor...Max resolution is 1280x1024

Don'tmock the 1280x1024, i played my games at 1280x1024 for 10 years! Its sweet res! I'd still be at it if my poor old CRT hadn't of blown, now iam stuck with monitor with 1680x1050 :( :P

You can use FRAPS to get good BMP screenshots,and nice GT bullshots. Why dont you show some in-game @ 720p so we can see all the jaggies?

If only graphics made a racing game better...

Shift looks pretty good.

foxhound_fox

those pics only made it more evident that GT5p & GT5 look amazing even when compared to a PC game (NFSbeing amultiplat is not an excuse here).... I dont understand why people complain considering how the car models in GT5p didnt show much of a difference compared to a recently released PC game..

(NFSbeing amultiplat is not an excuse here)

Malta_1980

Of course it is. When making the game, the developers had the lowest common denominator in mind; in this case the Playstation 3 (and, of course, PSP, although, as far as I'm concerned, it was developed by another company) and Xbox 360. Due to dated hardware, these two are undeniably holding the PC version back (as with most multiplats) in terms of graphics.

Had Need For Speed: Shift been built as a PC exclusive, higher amounts of AA and higher resolution (as well as textures) would not have been the only advantage over Gran Turismo 5/P in the TCs pictures. That said, Gran Turismo 5 looks really impressive for a 7900 GPU, though, evidently, some of the screens posted are touched up.