Digital Foundry, Eurogamer’s multiplatform face-off site, has taken in the PS3 and Xbox 360 versions of Final Fantasy XIII and put them under all their tests. The result? Both versions look fairly good, but the PlayStation 3 version has the edge.
“So, occasionally fine, sometimes grim: a statement that effectively sums up how much of Final Fantasy XIII looks on Xbox 360 when compared to the PlayStation 3 game,” Digital Foundry wrote in their comparison summary, “meaning that if you own both consoles, there really is only one choice when it comes to the purchasing decision.
“But bearing in mind that Oli Welsh’s Eurogamer review is based on the superior PS3 build, commentary for those who only own an Xbox 360 is probably worthwhile. In this respect, Final Fantasy XIII is clearly still a worthwhile experience, despite the resolution drop and the frequently awful cut-scene quality. In terms of basic content, story, and core functionality, it’s all there.”
Here’s just one of the shots:
The full, three-page comparison can be read at the link.
Face Off: Final Fantasy XIII [Digital Foundry]
the ps3 version has 20 fps and the 360 version has 26 fps
so the 360 version is better in fps,but fails in resolution…
@Hitsugaara97
What are you talking about, did you even read the original article. Both games are 30fps and dip occasionally. Digital foundry even clearly states “Frame-rate analysis shows that while both games can lose performance, it’s the Xbox 360 version that runs smoother in like-for-like situations. However, the advantage – such as it is – is minimal during gameplay.”
I guess it’s a toss up either way. You either get smooth garbage or stuttering beauty.
But screenshots are always deceptive since they can make even a crappy game look great and some of the resolution dips may not be all that noticeable when the game is in motion.
I haven’t read the article (yet) but based on the screenshots the differences are pretty startling bordering on horrific.
Who doubt this, its obvious, 4 years working on the PS3 versus maybe 2 years in 360.