Xbox One and PS4 difference isn't "all that great", insists Microsoft

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"There could be a lot of reasons" why Tomb Raider's frame rate varies between versions

Outspoken Microsoft senior director Albert Penello has chimed in once again on the Xbox One/PS4 specs debate, with particular reference to a recent upset about Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition, which reportedly doesn't run at 60 frames a second on Xbox One.

"Look, I had a lot of time to think about this and I believe in what I said," Penello told listeners during a new Gamer Tag Radio podcast, harvested by GamingBolt. Presumably, "what I said" is a reference to a chat with OXM about why comparing one console's specifications to another is basically "meaningless".

"I believe that the differences between the boxes are not all that great," Penello went on. "And I know what is going behind the scenes and I have access to more information about some of this than a lot of people. Sometimes people tend to neglect the points that are in my favour and they like to highlight the points that tell me I am wrong. I still think Ryse is still the best looking game on any platform. Period. End of story.

"I think if you look at the titles which we launched [with], which were multiplatform titles, the bulk of them were the same," he added. "I think there were 12 titles were released on both platforms, leaving three all of them had the same performance on both boxes. Everybody wants to focus on frame rate [with] Tomb Raider, there is a resolution thing going on and OK, there could be a lot of reasons why that could be true.

"But we are just a [few] weeks in, we just shipped, it's a long generation. People who bought an Xbox One are going to be in for an awesome generation of games that are only going to get better. I think these little things get way overblown versus the quality of the games and the real differences in experiences which are pretty minor."

Microsoft has suggested that Xbox One's specs are about "agility and brains" not "brute force" - it's all about serving up a stable platform for developers to work with, apparently, while setting aside resources for app developers.

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LatiasPosted:

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-CP Xbox ONE software is superior to the PS4's, and PS4 hardware is superior to the Xbox ONE's. Simple as that.


Yes. I suppose your opinion is as simple as that.


What i don't understand is why the hell don't the both company's just merge on one console? and make the best in the world!?... then Sony fan-boys will get together with Xbox fan-boys and then create a huge alliance instead of fighting with each other all the time?


That will never happen and it would be really bad

how would that be really bad?...

You never want a monopoly in any business. Since there Is no competition, they can brutally overcharge its consumers. Does no one have basic knowledge of economics?

lilrichard22Posted:

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Kurumu Every time TTG makes a news post like this the comments is just a complete flame war, honestly no one gives a **** about your opinion keep it to yourself. Yes the PS4 has better hardware in some cases but honestly the two systems are fairly the same, and as for the OS that is just something you decide. Also graphics I always find that PS4 is a bit darker than xbox some people may like that others don't it is all personal preference ****, you falmming idiots.


xD 'The same' im not fanboy here but looking at the specs and tomb raider definitive edition, that assumption the same is not really the same at all


I bet people will still fight about graphics and FPS when South Park: Stick of Truth comes out

Tsukoyomi17Posted:

Kurumu Every time TTG makes a news post like this the comments is just a complete flame war, honestly no one gives a **** about your opinion keep it to yourself. Yes the PS4 has better hardware in some cases but honestly the two systems are fairly the same, and as for the OS that is just something you decide. Also graphics I always find that PS4 is a bit darker than xbox some people may like that others don't it is all personal preference ****, you falmming idiots.


xD 'The same' im not fanboy here but looking at the specs and tomb raider definitive edition, that assumption the same is not really the same at all

KurumuPosted:

Every time TTG makes a news post like this the comments is just a complete flame war, honestly no one gives a **** about your opinion keep it to yourself. Yes the PS4 has better hardware in some cases but honestly the two systems are fairly the same, and as for the OS that is just something you decide. Also graphics I always find that PS4 is a bit darker than xbox some people may like that others don't it is all personal preference shit, you falmming idiots.

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voxazi
-CP Xbox ONE software is superior to the PS4's, and PS4 hardware is superior to the Xbox ONE's. Simple as that.


Yes. I suppose your opinion is as simple as that.


Not an opinion, it's the truth. The PS4 has better hardware to play games at higher resolutions with greater details, even though it costs less. The Xbox ONE has better software that can handle multitasking and online play much easier than the PS4 can. They each have their own advantages and disadvantages.


I like where you are coming from but you are wrong..both consoles can run games at the same specs as each other. It depends on the game/developer. The consoles themselves can do it. The developers are the ones that choose how to make the game run.


You are completely wrong . In fact, you are, by far, the most wrong any one person could be on this subject. Try doing some basic research and you will see that I am 100% correct. Stop making yourself look like an idiot. Sure, a developer could possibly make a game run the same on both consoles, but the PS4's hardware makes it capable of running at the same FPS with better detailing. The Xbox ONE can run the game, while also running other apps at once, watch TV, Netflix, etc. They are different consoles, with different operating systems, networks, etc. I own both, so I am not putting either down. I like them both the same, but for different reasons.
No, you're the one that's wrong. I'd say about 75% of the decision is on the developer. 25% being what the console company dictates...


You are an utter moron. The developer has NOTHING TO DO WITH THE CONSOLE'S ABILITIES. Please get out, as you are not talking about the same thing I am discussing.

Tsukoyomi17Posted:

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voxazi
-CP Xbox ONE software is superior to the PS4's, and PS4 hardware is superior to the Xbox ONE's. Simple as that.


Yes. I suppose your opinion is as simple as that.


What i don't understand is why the hell don't the both company's just merge on one console? and make the best in the world!?... then Sony fan-boys will get together with Xbox fan-boys and then create a huge alliance instead of fighting with each other all the time?


That will never happen and it would be really bad

how would that be really bad?...


because it would eliminate competition meaning that there would be no need for improvements or becoming a hit success for example look at the 2k nba series. with no competition in sight to compete with their games there really is no need to make changes or improve on mechanics because there isn't any developers really to compete against them...the only competition I would see really against a merged playstation-one xD would be the people at valve

Tsukoyomi17Posted:

microsoft if there isn't much difference in hardware capabilities then can you explain why tomb raider, call of duty ghost ghost and BF4 have better graphics capabilities and frame rate on the ps4?....exactly

BloomyPosted:

There're both different and better in their own ways.

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Carlooch
xByNovaa
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voxazi
-CP Xbox ONE software is superior to the PS4's, and PS4 hardware is superior to the Xbox ONE's. Simple as that.


Yes. I suppose your opinion is as simple as that.


What i don't understand is why the hell don't the both company's just merge on one console? and make the best in the world!?... then Sony fan-boys will get together with Xbox fan-boys and then create a huge alliance instead of fighting with each other all the time?


That will never happen and it would be really bad


Would be a modern day monopoly haha.


Not to mention the lack of diversity.

CarloochPosted:

xByNovaa
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voxazi
-CP Xbox ONE software is superior to the PS4's, and PS4 hardware is superior to the Xbox ONE's. Simple as that.


Yes. I suppose your opinion is as simple as that.


What i don't understand is why the hell don't the both company's just merge on one console? and make the best in the world!?... then Sony fan-boys will get together with Xbox fan-boys and then create a huge alliance instead of fighting with each other all the time?


That will never happen and it would be really bad


Would be a modern day monopoly haha.


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