Will console graphics ever beat PC graphics?
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...congratulations for ignoring any actual information, I guess..
Anyway. So here's a funny article, about placing the cpu and the gpu on the same die.
http://arstechnica.com/hardware/news/2006/11/8250.ars
..it's from 2006. It discusses the progression the chip-developers would make towards this design. Obviously, as we can see, this is not going to happen any time soon. Meanwhile, the Cell-design remains that one single design in that direction that made it to the market.
So read the article. And feel free to change your opinion about how PCs are always superior, no matter what. I mean, you can't make that kind of sweeping comment without basing it off of something. That's just common sense.
Anyway. So here's a funny article, about placing the cpu and the gpu on the same die.
http://arstechnica.com/hardware/news/2006/11/8250.ars
..it's from 2006. It discusses the progression the chip-developers would make towards this design. Obviously, as we can see, this is not going to happen any time soon. Meanwhile, the Cell-design remains that one single design in that direction that made it to the market.
So read the article. And feel free to change your opinion about how PCs are always superior, no matter what. I mean, you can't make that kind of sweeping comment without basing it off of something. That's just common sense.
No, because I have a nVidia GTX 480, and you're stuck with whatever you have in the PS3 while I'll go get me another one.
Consoles catching up graphics-wise with PCs? Maybe. Surpassing? Never. Since PC hardware can be upgraded after purchase on a regular basis, the graphics and processing power can be constantly improved. With consoles, what you get when you got it is what you are stuck with. Part of what makes consoles more convenient for gaming than PCs is that you don't have to worry about whether you can play your newly bought game in your console. The game is ready made for the console because the game developers already know what the hardware of your console can run. Start making consoles upgradable and they will just be PCs that can only game. At which point you might as well just get a PC.
oh man, Mario Kart 64...best times everbahumat42 said:btw wasnt arguing against local co-op (or multiplayer) being more fun, infact my fondest gaming meories are pwning people at mario kart or co-op on dynasty warriors, its just due to the technical limitations of the system (irony huh) its hard for it to run two high resolution highly graphically demanding instances of the same game at once, increase more with each player. Conundrumduchaked said:
but yeah...I suppose so. it bothers me most when a game CAN support local co-op (oh heck, just TWO at least) but no, folds their arms and asks you to do system link/LAN/Internet (aka purchase two copies of the game) for consoles >:[ no no
No.
Console Graphics are almost at the level of PCs, but PCs are getting better every day, consoles only get significant upgrades every few years, however, this generation of consoles will get better graphics a lot easier due to updates. But consoles can never be better than PCs graphic-wise, only at the same level.
Console Graphics are almost at the level of PCs, but PCs are getting better every day, consoles only get significant upgrades every few years, however, this generation of consoles will get better graphics a lot easier due to updates. But consoles can never be better than PCs graphic-wise, only at the same level.
While the majority of people in this thread have already stated the obvious reasons why console graphics will never surpass PC ones, I would like to provide one that doesn't occur to most people...the graphics are already too good.
Some people may laugh at this statement. But consider what has been happening this generation. The PS3/360 have been suffering due to a low adoption rate. PS2 outsold or sold just as well as it's successor for many years. There are no plans for successors anytime soon. And the Wii has experienced booming success.
All of this points to one conclusion, the elephant in the room that the industry has been trying to ignore.....that graphics have reached the point where they can no longer serve as a selling point. The PS3/360 are already overshooting the market as it is....better graphics will not solve that conundrum.
To be honest, though, I actually think that the slowdown in graphical advances is beneficial to PC gaming. While PC's have always had the most advanced graphics, the constant push for improved visuals has had a tendency to make computers obsolete very quickly and thus leaving the majority of the market behind (most consumers have no reason to upgrade frequently; afterall, they usually use their computers for simple tasks and not gaming). With graphical advances slowing down, it means that PC's capable of modern gaming will become more affordable, slowly increasing their number and thus expanding the potential market for PC games.
Some people may laugh at this statement. But consider what has been happening this generation. The PS3/360 have been suffering due to a low adoption rate. PS2 outsold or sold just as well as it's successor for many years. There are no plans for successors anytime soon. And the Wii has experienced booming success.
All of this points to one conclusion, the elephant in the room that the industry has been trying to ignore.....that graphics have reached the point where they can no longer serve as a selling point. The PS3/360 are already overshooting the market as it is....better graphics will not solve that conundrum.
To be honest, though, I actually think that the slowdown in graphical advances is beneficial to PC gaming. While PC's have always had the most advanced graphics, the constant push for improved visuals has had a tendency to make computers obsolete very quickly and thus leaving the majority of the market behind (most consumers have no reason to upgrade frequently; afterall, they usually use their computers for simple tasks and not gaming). With graphical advances slowing down, it means that PC's capable of modern gaming will become more affordable, slowly increasing their number and thus expanding the potential market for PC games.
I find these to be more appealing than any game on the PC from a visual standpoint. Well apart from Audiosurf. That game was beautiful.
Are you kidding me? i personally would want God of War 3 and Red dead Redemption for the PC.bloodmage2 said: