Will PS4 and PC help each other?

Like Epic have said PS4 is like a gaming PC. And other devs say its more like a PC architecture that's easy to develop for. Well with that being said, will we be seeing games on both these platforms more often? If a game is made for the PS4 it will be easy for devs to port games over to PC or vice versa.

I think indie games will take over Godstation and the Master Race.

In a sense, yeah, we'll finally get rid of that horrible bottleneck of console centered multiplats due to the ancient hardware, thus we'll finally see games taking advantage of PC hardware without the need to graphically mod them ourselfs. Obviously exclusives are out of the equation. 

I think yes they probably will help each other. While the ps4 still will struggle with some genres, the possiblities will be expanded slightly. And on the PC front there may be a few less lazy console ports resulting in some even better pc games.

I think we will see more support from SOE with making PC/PS4 multiplats. We can pretty much guarantee Planetside 2 will be on PS4 once its out

In a sense, yeah, we'll finally get rid of that horrible bottleneck of console centered multiplats due to the ancient hardware, thus we'll finally see games taking advantage of PC hardware without the need to graphically mod them ourselfs. Obviously exclusives are out of the equation. 

Lucianu

That could have happened this gen too.PC versions were ported from xbox 360,not ps3.

Unless most devs get an incentive for working more on the PC version,I doubt it will happen.

What multiplats are on the PS3 that didn't get ported to the PC, too? Other than the sports franchises, you can probably count them on one hand. I would expect the same will be the case with the PS4. If you have a gaming PC, exclusives are really just about the only reason to buy any console.PurpleMan5000

I think what you mean is that PS4 will up the (graphics) standards for cross-platform games and make game development and porting easier.

But both systems will continue having their own exclusives.

[QUOTE="PurpleMan5000"]What multiplats are on the PS3 that didn't get ported to the PC, too? Other than the sports franchises, you can probably count them on one hand. I would expect the same will be the case with the PS4. If you have a gaming PC, exclusives are really just about the only reason to buy any console.PCgameruk

games will not be devloped first on consoles no more.  Games will be made on PC then ported and downscaled to console. 

the way it should be

Hope so cuz frankly, cows hiding behind the PC when battling 360 this entire gen has become a real bore. :P

Yes, particularly good for PC since the PS4 has PC-like architecture, dodgy PC ports wouldn't happen anymore. It ensures that games are of high quality on both platforms.

Sony has made a wise decision in their choice of PS4 architecture.

When a company makes a game for one or the other it's essentially like coding for one system to have it on both. 

Of course.

The PS4 will gain modern Pc hardware + MMO's + MOBAS + Free to play games + more indies + games that might have been Pc exclusives - because it's going to adapt Pc hardware and PC market strategies to it's plaform, as the consoles did last generation.

The PC will benefit because ports should be of higher quality, and anyone that isn't being payed by Sony is much more likely to port to the PC.

its going to be the same situation for the next box as well so PC ports in general will be better.

Like Epic have said PS4 is like a gaming PC. And other devs say its more like a PC architecture that's easy to develop for. Well with that being said, will we be seeing games on both these platforms more often? If a game is made for the PS4 it will be easy for devs to port games over to PC or vice versa.

I think indie games will take over Godstation and the Master Race.

PCgameruk

I am afraid not. The Japanese are arses, they almost don´t port games to PC. Xbox was always supporting PC better.

PC will still continue to get console ports. Optimization for console hardwares, cheap ports for the dying PC.

Hope so cuz frankly, cows hiding behind the PC when battling 360 this entire gen has become a real bore. :P

SecretPolice

sheep and lems hide behind pc too. stevo good examemple of lem/hermit.

PC will still continue to get console ports. Optimization for console hardwares, cheap ports for the dying PC.

Mr_BillGates

Sorry, but this completely contradicts anything you just said: http://www.shacknews.com/article/78421/report-pc-gaming-software-sales-reached-20-billion-in-2012

As far as the thread at hand, yes you will see better ports across all the platforms, 720, ps4, and pc.  Now that consoles are more in line with pc like architecture, we might see the pc be the lead platform most of the time, if not, more than usual if Thief 4 and Watchdogs is any indication. 

Also, this time around, sony's platform won't miss out on some awesome multiplats it missed out this gen, because if you think back, compared to both pc and 360, ps3 is the one that got shunned when it came to multiplats.

As far as the thread at hand, yes you will see better ports across all the platforms, 720, ps4, and pc. Now that consoles are more in line with pc like architecture, we might see the pc be the lead platform most of the time, if not, more than usual if Thief 4 and Watchdogs is any indication.

Also, this time around, sony's platform won't miss out on some awesome multiplats it missed out this gen, because if you think back, compared to both pc and 360, ps3 is the one that got shunned when it came to multiplats.

Rage010101

I sincerely hope devs start with the PC and port to the PC-like console architecture second. I think it will result in a better experience for everyone.

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Hope so cuz frankly, cows hiding behind the PC when battling 360 this entire gen has become a real bore. :P

CaptainGamespot

sheep and lems hide behind pc too. stevo good examemple of lem/hermit.

Well they helped the 360 out a lot, but that was more in a situation where it was really only worth it to put a game on Xbox and the PC. Games like Minecraft, Left 4 Dead, Splinter Cell Conviction, etc etc all sold many millions of copies on the 360, so if someone was a console-only gamer it doesn't really matter if the games were on PC; those games helped drive 360 sales.

Next gen the Xbox will most likely still use a similar-to-PC architecture, and what would have been PC/360 multiplats this gen will be PC/Xbox/PS4 multiplats next gen, so I doubt PS4 and PC will help each other.

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[QUOTE="SecretPolice"]

Hope so cuz frankly, cows hiding behind the PC when battling 360 this entire gen has become a real bore. :P

tyloss

sheep and lems hide behind pc too. stevo good examemple of lem/hermit.

You guys are funny. Just because a PC gamer also owns a 360 and prefers it over the PS3 doesn't mean they are hiding behind the PC. There are plenty of PC gamers that prefer the PS3 (like me) and make it known. We are talking about everyday run-of-the-mill cows who use the PC when it benefits them and then turn around and sh!t on the PC when it doesn't.

Well they helped the 360 out a lot, but that was more in a situation where it was really only worth it to put a game on Xbox and the PC. Games like Minecraft, Left 4 Dead, Splinter Cell Conviction, etc etc all sold many millions of copies on the 360, so if someone was a console-only gamer it doesn't really matter if the games were on PC; those games helped drive 360 sales.

Next gen the Xbox will most likely still use a similar-to-PC architecture, and what would have been PC/360 multiplats this gen will be PC/Xbox/PS4 multiplats next gen, so I doubt PS4 and PC will help each other.

Ly_the_Fairy

Not the way some might think, but the similar architecture between PC, PS4 and the next Xbox will have positive ramifications for all three platforms.

Here is a quote from an article on the subject:

"With the PlayStation 4 spec already announced and details on Microsoft's next Xbox expected soon, we may see an unprecedented unification of underlying hardware architectures shortly. The two major consoles and roughly half of the PC market will be based on x86-compatible processors and GCN-derived GPUs. Robison argued this trend will be positive for all involved because it should let game developers focus on creating content, not on worrying about architectural limitations or differences.

Analyst Rob Enderle then took the stage to elaborate on that point. He claimed the gaming market has been negatively impacted by the current generation of consoles outstaying their welcome. However, with the move to x86 processors and Radeon graphics, Enderle believes the console makers could introduce new generations of consoles more often while maintaining compatibility with older software. He also thinks the use of a common graphics architecture across platforms will reduce the cost, and thus risk, of creating AAA games with rich visuals, mostly because a large chunk of development costs today goes to porting between platforms."

http://techreport.com/review/24592/amd-touts-unified-gaming-strategy

Well they helped the 360 out a lot, but that was more in a situation where it was really only worth it to put a game on Xbox and the PC. Games like Minecraft, Left 4 Dead, Splinter Cell Conviction, etc etc all sold many millions of copies on the 360, so if someone was a console-only gamer it doesn't really matter if the games were on PC; those games helped drive 360 sales.

Next gen the Xbox will most likely still use a similar-to-PC architecture, and what would have been PC/360 multiplats this gen will be PC/Xbox/PS4 multiplats next gen, so I doubt PS4 and PC will help each other.

Ly_the_Fairy

minecrratf was just time exclusive xbla game, not same as u retail exmples. it wasnt a matter of architchure, it was just because money deal like braid, limbo, etc.

http://www.idigitaltimes.com/articles/15776/20130306/minecraft-ps3-release-date-mojang-ready-launch.htm

Microsoft Game Studios.... Oh wait are they still around? 

we will see far fewer PC exclusives next gen, that much is certain

we will see far fewer PC exclusives next gen, that much is certain

Zaibach

Yeah you will see more Console ports. ;)

I think the PS4 and Nextbox will flip roles. IE, the PS4 is console that will share the biggest library with the PC.

PS4 will still get Japanese support though. I'm actually hoping what we'll see change next gen is a large influx of Japanese devs porting their games to PC for Western audiences as well.

I've noticed how games like Thief, Watchdogs, Battlefield 4 etc are all developed for PC first and later ported to consoles, I've read that this trend will continue and it's a great sign for gamers, more quality games for anyone!