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Skyrim Special Edition - PS3 versus PS4 Graphics Comparison
- Thread starter Loudninja
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goldenpp72
Member
Anyone have a comparison to the switch version shown? Curious which one they used footage wise but I'm on mobile. Vid looks really nice though.
The comparison we've all been waiting for.
In that commercial they used footage from the "it doesn't even exist yet" version
In that commercial they used footage from the "it doesn't even exist yet" version
goldenpp72
Member
Irrelevant entirely, even if it was just a video, it would signal which they were likely to get when the time comes.
I have watched a number of SE youtube videos today and nobody commented on the frame rate. However, the SE looked really smooth and *appeared* to be higher than 30 fps. At least there was no stuttering at all, so it shouldn't be abysmal.
That's a stretch
That's not how development works.
GravityInsanity
Member
Man, I didn't realize how bad the PS3 version looked. Glad to see big improvements. The forest comparison from 3:30 to 4:00 is really good.
Yeah, it's kinda strange to realize now that it didn't look good. It aged pretty badly.
LelouchZero
Member
Nah it's just higher than 20.
Bethesda gets hit hard with that easily. Oblivion looked amazing at launch and now looks almost laughably bad.
goldenpp72
Member
I know, but when you have 2 completed versions of a game and showcase one, that is likely more in line with what the specs allow.
Bethesda knows the specs of the switch, I doubt they would show remaster footage if they knew it had no chance of working on it is all.
It does look significantly better than vanilla on PC.
30.
TheAdmiester
Member
Am I just spoiled by PC or do both look pretty shit? Maybe the SE on PC will look a bit better.
NOLA_Gaffer
Banned
I do appreciate that they added color to the game.
At least the PC version is free for us if we own Skyrim and the DLC.
SolidSnakex
Member
Pretty minimal improvements, honestly.
Ricerocket
Member
The difference is just preferential. I am amazed they are selling this remaster with mods applied like it's something new. (coming from PC).
This game needs stuff like the Static Mesh Improvement mod at the minimum to look ok today.
This game needs stuff like the Static Mesh Improvement mod at the minimum to look ok today.
Beer Monkey
Member
Lots of stuff that you aren't really going to notice when you are running around. Framerate, however, is something that you feel the whole time.
R3TRO
Member
Yep both look shit tbh.
JohnnyFootball
GerAlt-Right. Ciriously.
Something that will shock ALL of you:
Despite the PS3 version of Skyrim having a dismal reputation, I was able to complete the game and obtain the platinum trophy. It was before the game even had a major patch.
I do remember a few crashes here and there, but overall the game was playable.
I am apparently in the minority.
Despite the PS3 version of Skyrim having a dismal reputation, I was able to complete the game and obtain the platinum trophy. It was before the game even had a major patch.
I do remember a few crashes here and there, but overall the game was playable.
I am apparently in the minority.
JetSetRadio
Banned
Is this 10 bucks?
ChrisInCali
Member
So, it's slightly sharper for full price? I still have my GOTY copy on my 360, and that looks good enough for the art-style for me. Not to mention I have zero interest in playing through the boring fetch quests and killing countless generic Dragur again.
Soldiussnaku
Member
Some nice improvements there especially the skyline views, lighting and foliage.
In some shots the lighting looks lovely, much better them they grey washed out look of the ps3.
Nachtfalke
Member
Does not look hot to be honest. Also still 30fps and the high price is a joke too.
And man, Bethesda games are aging badly. I thought it was a nice looking game back then, but now... it''s just ugly with poor art design.
And man, Bethesda games are aging badly. I thought it was a nice looking game back then, but now... it''s just ugly with poor art design.
Celcius
°Temp. member
I actually agree. Sure it looks somewhat better, but not a generational leap better. I guess this is half-way between a remaster and a remake.
Rellik
Member
I think this is part of my lack of interest. Although I did originally play this on the 360, I later double dipped and modded the hell out of it to a point where it looked far superior to this PS4 version. It's a shame, because I'd probably be interested in going through it again, but it's looking way too dated for me, and the mod situation isn't great either.
It won't remove the need for SKSE, but having native 64bit support will help issues caused by the game maxing out at 4gb of ram with the LAA patch with larger mods.
There is a third option.
How about this being one of your favourite games ever and the chance to play it again after 5 years on a current system? Ain't rocket science.
That's not desperation. And I'm not a fool thanks.
TheAdmiester
Member
Glad it's not just me. These consoles seem to be more disappointing as they get further into the gen when it's usually the other way around.
Wat
johnnydrama
Banned
Lovely. Excited to play this.
King Gilga
Member
Jeez, this game has aged horribly looks/style wise. Even the PS4 version looks atrocious.
I remember thinking it was it gorgeous when it first came out on PC.
How times change.
I remember thinking it was it gorgeous when it first came out on PC.
How times change.
Mark me down as a fool then.
NinjamicWZ
Banned
Looks better. Still haven't played Skyrim. All I did was carefully configure all the mods I wanted, exactly how I wanted, do the intro a few times to make sure it was set, and then never touched it. That was a couple years ago before Fallout 4 came out. I don't have a working laptop anymore and this works for me... but not right now.
