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Next-Gen PS5 & XSX |OT| Console tEch threaD

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On Demand

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If the game is running in PS4 BC or PS4 Pro BC modes it is not using full clocks but the original clocks.

Of course you should have some performance gain yet because RDNA 2 IPC is near 50% better than GCN 2.

You need a patch to run in PS5 BC boost mode that uses the full clocks.

Same for CPU I believe... 1.6Ghz in Zen2 is a hell of faster than 1.6Ghz in Jaguar.

If a game is running in PS4 or Pro mode it means there was nothing to improve because the resolution and frame rate are locked. Works the same way on Xbox. Even though supposedly BC games there have access to full clocks at all times, it does nothing for games with locked frame rates. Just like PS5.

But say a Pro game already has an unlock frame rate or variable without a patch, it’ll run in PS5 mode regardless. Those patches you are referring to are to do exactly that.


PS4 non pro enhanced game locked resolution and frame rate- PS4 legacy mode-18cu 800mhz

PS4 Pro enhanced game locked resolution and frame rate- Pro legacy mode-36cu 911mhz

PS4 game unlocked/variable frame rate- access to PS5 clocks

PS4 Pro enhanced game unlocked/variable frame rate- access to PS5 clocks.

PS5 native mode/Game Boost- 36cu 3.5ghz/2.2ghz.

Meaning-Pro enhanced games- dynamic resolution- uncapped frame rate- variable frame rate- full access to GPU/CPU clock speed to increase resolutions and frame rate.


The 120hz limitation, if true, is only because, as you said, PS5 uses hardware to emulate PS4 BC and PS4 doesn’t support that. But that doesn’t mean BC games are locked to PS4 clocks at all times.
 

M1chl

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I go with Sony because I use my TV as a monitor, so I need that color accuracy for photo/video editing. And turn off all BS and noise reduction and stuff when using PC mode. It has a dedicated mode called "Graphics" mode for PC and productivity which is the most accurate between all modes:

x900h-graphics-mode.jpg
THERE IS NOTHING LIKE IN HERE. I have PC plugged in (well it's a laptop, but with RTX2080) and still it's way too colorfull. I am comparing this to the LG 34WL85C-B, which is calibrated. SEND H-E-L-P or something, holy shit. God fucking dammit, I feel like total retard in this sense, I can program Neural Netorks from scratch, but this fucking TV is not cooperative with what I want at all. Probably going to have to hooked up my Osciloscope to the main PCB, B R B : D
 

Bo_Hazem

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THERE IS NOTHING LIKE IN HERE. I have PC plugged in (well it's a laptop, but with RTX2080) and still it's way too colorfull. I am comparing this to the LG 34WL85C-B, which is calibrated. SEND H-E-L-P or something, holy shit. God fucking dammit, I feel like total retard in this sense, I can program Neural Netorks from scratch, but this fucking TV is not cooperative with what I want at all. Probably going to have to hooked up my Osciloscope to the main PCB, B R B : D

If you are really not so happy with it, I think you can still return it? You just got it I think. Not sure about the return policy, or sell it for a friend or so.
 

M1chl

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If you are really not so happy with it, I think you can still return it? You just got it I think. Not sure about the return policy, or sell it for a friend or so.
Nah I would get killed by GF, who really loves this TV, so I am fine you know. But it's different type of technology. Maybe it's a good way to finnaly motivate me to clean the basement of this house, make it comfortable and there I would have my ultimate man cave : D
 

Rudius

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There is no specific need that requires the PSVR2 to come with embedded headphones that can increase its final price when you can use your own with the same spatial positioning. Because of cost, I don't think they include it. It would be a surprise to me if they did. I think much more important that the system comes without cables.
Two words: convinience and comfort. One less thing on your head, one less wire annoying you. Also, with standard speekers developers can fine tune the audio to them.

I doubt it would cost Sony more than 10 dollars to implement, but if it does, then I agree with you that a low entry price should be priority.
 

On Demand

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I do have to say seeing all the unboxing videos, I'm rather disappointed in Sony and the PS5 egg carton packaging effort. 🤦‍♂️

At least Microsoft gave the XSX a premium feel with its packaging.

Yes I know it's only a box, but presentation wise, give credit where credit is due.

Too bad that didn’t translate anywhere else where it matters to give a new generation feel

Games
Controller
UI
Overall console experience

The box will be thrown away. 📦
 

Bo_Hazem

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Nah I would get killed by GF, who really loves this TV, so I am fine you know. But it's different type of technology. Maybe it's a good way to finnaly motivate me to clean the basement of this house, make it comfortable and there I would have my ultimate man cave : D

Yeah few months from now it'll get the best firmware update and all fixes needed, so you'll get it even much cheaper than now if you can still spare some. I'm now being totally fucked by Sony a7S III ($3,500) and around 3-4 lenses for at least $7,000 plan! This could fuck up even buying XH90 as at the end it won't make me money. :lollipop_crying:
 

M1chl

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Yeah few months from now it'll get the best firmware update and all fixes needed, so you'll get it even much cheaper than now if you can still spare some. I'm now being totally fucked by Sony a7S III ($3,500) and around 3-4 lenses for at least $7,000 plan! This could fuck up even buying XH90 as at the end it won't make me money. :lollipop_crying:
Because I am well known idiot I own Canon EOS 5D Mark IV + Canon EF 85 mm f/1,2 L II USM which is like, umm 125K CZK ~5.500USD. I love that camera and I love 85mm glass. However I do not take any high profile picture so my spending is not really warranted. Well I own like a 50k USD musical equipment so...and I am not really some well known star. But I have friend in Barandov atliers where a shitton of Holywood movies are taken. So yeah I sometimes strike something which could be sold and shit. But I WANT...ehm in meanwhile, this TV needs to obey my rules. I have a shitton of time to delivery of XSX....I have time LG, let me see what you've got.
 

kyliethicc

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The ones that win in Gen2 mode aka Boos Mode.

In Gen1 and Gen0 it uses exactly the same clocks or original hardware.

Gen2 needs patch... Gen1 and Gen0 not.
nah cause Last Guardian disc version (unpatched) hits 60 FPS on PS5 because it uses higher clocks.

If it used PS4 Pro clocks, it wouldn't hit 60 FPS unpatched.
 

Bo_Hazem

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Because I am well known idiot I own Canon EOS 5D Mark IV + Canon EF 85 mm f/1,2 L II USM which is like, umm 125K CZK ~5.500USD. I love that camera and I love 85mm glass. However I do not take any high profile picture so my spending is not really warranted. Well I own like a 50k USD musical equipment so...and I am not really some well known star. But I have friend in Barandov atliers where a shitton of Holywood movies are taken. So yeah I sometimes strike something which could be sold and shit. But I WANT...ehm in meanwhile, this TV needs to obey my rules. I have a shitton of time to delivery of XSX....I have time LG, let me see what you've got.

Yup, that camera could seriously pay me quickly. Man, I made good money with only Osmo Pocket and DJI Phantom 4 Pro.

Anyway, for productivity I can guarantee you that you should only stick with Sony. I had a headache with my other 4K LCD LG and still crushes details and never managed to get the colors right. You can always choose tiny monitors but I've went with TV's+PC combo since 2007 and never looked back.
 

Dolomite

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Because I am well known idiot I own Canon EOS 5D Mark IV + Canon EF 85 mm f/1,2 L II USM which is like, umm 125K CZK ~5.500USD. I love that camera and I love 85mm glass. However I do not take any high profile picture so my spending is not really warranted. Well I own like a 50k USD musical equipment so...and I am not really some well known star. But I have friend in Barandov atliers where a shitton of Holywood movies are taken. So yeah I sometimes strike something which could be sold and shit. But I WANT...ehm in meanwhile, this TV needs to obey my rules. I have a shitton of time to delivery of XSX....I have time LG, let me see what you've got.
Used to have a T3i, closest thing to the 6D I actually wanted. Excellent DSLR until it was stolen😭
 

FunkMiller

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I do have to say seeing all the unboxing videos, I'm rather disappointed in Sony and the PS5 egg carton packaging effort. 🤦‍♂️

At least Microsoft gave the XSX a premium feel with its packaging.

Yes I know it's only a box, but presentation wise, give credit where credit is due.

Where's X Fighter when you need him...

Sony have said they're making effort to reduce packaging to help the environment. We should all support this (y)
 

M1chl

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Yup, that camera could seriously pay me quickly. Man, I made good money with only Osmo Pocket and DJI Phantom 4 Pro.

Anyway, for productivity I can guarantee you that you should only stick with Sony. I had a headache with my other 4K LCD LG and still crushes details and never managed to get the colors right. You can always choose tiny monitors but I've went with TV's+PC combo since 2007 and never looked back.
But there are no Sony monitors, which they should do, because back then, when i was in High-school, we have some CRT and also LCD monitors which were even level above industry standard which are EIZO monitors. We used that in graphic class, which was led by the guy who did animation in Machinarium, Samorost, Botanicula, Chuchel...I hope at least you know one of that game. He is good men and he introduced me to Danial Vávra...you know internet well-known NAZI : D So yeah, Sony excels in TV division no arguing that, however they should step up their game in monitors. I know that you are using TV, but I sadly loss clarity of my sight last year, so I need sothing where I could be close, which even with 4k TV is not really optimal.

i know you share some shots here or there, however do you have some page? I mean I sure as hell would like to see your work. Also if you would not have problem sharing where you get money from pictures/videos? I mean seems like a dream for a lot of people. It's not for me, because my talnets lays somewhere else, but I have friends from like a film/picture school and they are constatnly strugling despite doing great job, so if you could share stuff...you can always DM me if you are not comfortable in public showing.

Used to have a T3i, closest thing to the 6D I actually wanted. Excellent DSLR until it was stolen😭
T FUCK, who stole this shit, have you been unresponsible ?
 
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ethomaz

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nah cause Last Guardian disc version (unpatched) hits 60 FPS on PS5 because it uses higher clocks.

If it used PS4 Pro clocks, it wouldn't hit 60 FPS unpatched.
It hits 60fps because the IPC gains not the clocks.
It is running at original clocks.

PS5 has 3 BC modes:

PS4 BC: PS4 clocks for games games that doesn’t have a Pro option
PS4 Pro BC: PS4 Pro clocks for games that have a Pro option

These two options works for all games without need patch and their beneficies from the IPC from Zen>Jaguar and RDNA2>GCN2/4.

PS5 BC: full PS5 clocks for games patched to use it or releases after July 8th.

There is no other option for BC.
 
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*Reads thread title *
"Next gen Rumors, Speculations and Analysis"
*Laughs in Spanish*

Yeah posting tweets from the blue guy is considered speculation now.

Well speculation on whether or not it's FUD.

:messenger_tears_of_joy:

Whose next Astal?

The PS5 packaging is cushioned with a non-wood pulp mold made from a mixture of sugarcane and bamboo pulp.
The cable ties are made of paper.
Compared to the PS4, Sony was able to reduce the number of plastic packaging materials by about half.


Edible packaging for the win!!!!
 
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Donarudo

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Saw this posted on b3d forum:
On a live streaming few days ago for the launch of PS5
Hatsuhiro Harada of Bandai Namco said the GPU of PS5 is equal to 2080 level, CPU is equal to 3700X before optimization.
On PS5's SSD, the fast loading shown today is just using the raw power of PS5's SSD hardware, it will be much faster after optimization.
It's a lot faster than PC if handled PS5's SSD properly.


 
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Lysandros

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It appears that John has the same esteem for the PS5 hardware as Alex and Richard. That's a bit disappointing. Really, 'Tools. That's it'?.. This is where your technical insight ends?.. Did/do you expect the XSX to outperform PS5 significantly just like your collegues?..

Edit: A revaluation of his persona is in order it seems.
 
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Dolomite

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But there are no Sony monitors, which they should do, because back then, when i was in High-school, we have some CRT and also LCD monitors which were even level above industry standard which are EIZO monitors. We used that in graphic class, which was led by the guy who did animation in Machinarium, Samorost, Botanicula, Chuchel...I hope at least you know one of that game. He is good men and he introduced me to Danial Vávra...you know internet well-known NAZI : D So yeah, Sony excels in TV division no arguing that, however they should step up their game in monitors. I know that you are using TV, but I sadly loss clarity of my sight last year, so I need sothing where I could be close, which even with 4k TV is not really optimal.

i know you share some shots here or there, however do you have some page? I mean I sure as hell would like to see your work. Also if you would not have problem sharing where you get money from pictures/videos? I mean seems like a dream for a lot of people. It's not for me, because my talnets lays somewhere else, but I have friends from like a film/picture school and they are constatnly strugling despite doing great job, so if you could share stuff...you can always DM me if you are not comfortable in public showing.


T FUCK, who stole this shit, have you been unresponsible ?
Unfortunately family. And I was irresponsible in the sense that I allowed a known family thief into my house, thinking that they respected me enough to not go into the top of the closet in my room, digging for my camera bag hidden under clothes. That shit actually hurts to think about 😂😂
 


Firstly, as if the PS5 version looks that much better than the XSX version, what a joke. They are identical basically, without any zoom or so, no one could tell a difference.

Anyway, that also would explain why XSX has the full RDNA 2.0 feature set, what I’ve heard from rumors that PS5 was scheduled for a release in 2019, obviously the tools are more advance, but in a year or so, when XSX tools are final, the games will look and perform much better.

This is not a big issue anyway, since launch games are not really optimized and lazy ports mostly. Launch games never take full advantage of the hardware.

And since the console are going to last 7 years or so, the first year doesn’t really matter.
 

FALCON_KICK

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Gow2 was one game. Gt6 was one game. This is some disingenuous bullshit. We literally have Spiderman and horizon confirmed as cross gen games so it's already unlike those past generations.

Now we have the Sony exec literally said that there will be both cross gen and next gen exclusives. So there will be more than two.

We aren't talking about third party sports games here. No one gives a shit about those. People buy sony consoles For next gen exclusives and if gow is also cross gen then it's bullshit. Plain and simple.

I was never disingenuous with my post as my entire argument revolved around sales of the games which is bottomline for game studios at the end of the day which eventually translate to those IPs getting sequels. Then you replied with to FrankWza with the following quote

i don't care about sales.

So there is nothing to discuss further on this topic.
 

ethomaz

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Firstly, as if the PS5 version looks that much better than the XSX version, what a joke. They are identical basically, without any zoom or so, no one could tell a difference.

Anyway, that also would explain why XSX has the full RDNA 2.0 feature set, what I’ve heard from rumors that PS5 was scheduled for a release in 2019, obviously the tools are more advance, but in a year or so, when XSX tools are final, the games will look and perform much better.

This is not a big issue anyway, since launch games are not really optimized and lazy ports mostly. Launch games never take full advantage of the hardware.

And since the console are going to last 7 years or so, the first year doesn’t really matter.
Like Sony already proved in previous gems PSDevKits keep the same from launch to the end of generation.

:pie_eyeroll:
 
Unfortunately family. And I was irresponsible in the sense that I allowed a known family thief into my house, thinking that they respected me enough to not go into the top of the closet in my room, digging for my camera bag hidden under clothes. That shit actually hurts to think about 😂😂

Cousin had something similar happens to him. Basically he bailed his friend out for pickpocketing and shortly after getting out he gets his wallet stolen by his friend.

He didn't bail him out the second time though.
 

Gudji

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Firstly, as if the PS5 version looks that much better than the XSX version, what a joke. They are identical basically, without any zoom or so, no one could tell a difference.

Anyway, that also would explain why XSX has the full RDNA 2.0 feature set, what I’ve heard from rumors that PS5 was scheduled for a release in 2019, obviously the tools are more advance, but in a year or so, when XSX tools are final, the games will look and perform much better.

This is not a big issue anyway, since launch games are not really optimized and lazy ports mostly. Launch games never take full advantage of the hardware.

And since the console are going to last 7 years or so, the first year doesn’t really matter.

Time to wake the fuck up samurai. The tool gods won't save your precious box.
 
So now the narrative is that, everytime XSX performs worse it's because ''Devs haven't learnt to unlock the hidden power yet, the tools aren't good'' and everytime it performs better it's ''Well duh, it's the more powerful console like we always said''. It's a win win situation!

huh? The nextgen games basically look identical - according to DF at least. Playing the games you wouldn’t really see a difference.
 

kyliethicc

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It hits 60fps because the IPC gains not the clocks.
It is running at original clocks.

PS5 has 3 BC modes:

PS4 BC: PS4 clocks for games games that doesn’t have a Pro option
PS4 Pro BC: PS4 Pro clocks for games that have a Pro option

These two options works for all games without need patch and their beneficies from the IPC from Zen>Jaguar and RDNA2>GCN2/4.

PS5 BC: full PS5 clocks for games patched to use it or releases after July 8th.

There is no other option for BC.
ehh I doubt that. And Sony has not said that officially.
 
It appears that John has the same esteem for the PS5 hardware as Alex and Richard. That's a bit disappointing. Really, 'Tools. That's it'?.. This is where your technical insight ends?.. Did/do you expect the XSX to outperform PS5 significantly just like your collegues?..
Don't expect anything different. This will be their narrative until the end of this gen. I am expecting they'll do whole articles about that in order to damage control their favorite plastic box.
 
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