PS3 FFXI vs. 360

[chevmaro]

So do the PS3 graphics of FFXI look any better then the PS2? Assuming my PS3 and 360 runs HDMI which will look better?

[Murphie]

Re: PS3 FFXI vs. 360

I don't believe it looks any better on the PS3 (though I could be wrong), because it's still the PS2 version. The 360 version was made with that system in mind whereas playing a PS2 game on the PS3 is still playing a PS2 game.

Also, neither version is in HD. I'm just letting you know that right now. The game does look pretty good on the 360, and certainly better than the PS2, but it's not a miracle system.

[chevmaro]

Re: PS3 FFXI vs. 360

I currently have it on my PC3 but was thinking about purchasing it for a console. Can anyone point me to PC registry mods or something to improve graphics? I have heard of some but I cant seem to find any instructions.

[Kouper]

Re: PS3 FFXI vs. 360

So do the PS3 graphics of FFXI look any better then the PS2? Assuming my PS3 and 360 runs HDMI which will look better?

Hate to say it but the Xbox version will look a good deal better. The PS3 isn't running a ps3 version, its playing a ps2 version with ps2 settings.

[Omniblast]

Re: PS3 FFXI vs. 360

See link:
http://www.ffxionline.com/forums/gam...k-see-how.html

[Malacite]

Re: PS3 FFXI vs. 360

For me the game looks like absolute shit on my PS3. I play on a 48" LCD HDTV and since the game is meant for 480i, it looks terrible.

The 360 version looks loads better since it was actually made for HD (everything but WotG is 720p; WotG is the only 1080p for some reason O.o)

[TheGrandMom]

Re: PS3 FFXI vs. 360

I have the PS2 version on my PS3 and I have the 360 version. The 360 version is by far better graphically than the PS2 version on the PS3.

[chevmaro]

Re: PS3 FFXI vs. 360

For me the game looks like absolute shit on my PS3. I play on a 48" LCD HDTV and since the game is meant for 480i, it looks terrible.

The 360 version looks loads better since it was actually made for HD (everything but WotG is 720p; WotG is the only 1080p for some reason O.o)

Does the WotG expansion add 1080p to the entire game or only to expansion areas?

I have my computer setup with a 32inch lcd 1080p display. And if the reg tweaks are so easy why doesnt SE put them in the config utility?

[Malacite]

Re: PS3 FFXI vs. 360

I don't know, my friend just showed me his FFXI boxes for 360 and the original collection (up to ToAU) shows 720p, while his WotG Box shows 1080p.

[Feba]

Re: PS3 FFXI vs. 360

If you're trying to decide between buying a PS3 or 360 for FFXI, and you don't have any other reason to want those consoles, you may be better off getting a PC and using that. Only major difference between the 360 and PC versions afaik is that the 360 has better draw distance, and you can compensate for that with third party tools if you wish. PC can get much higher resolution, though, and it looks great with it as noted above. Probably won't be a huge difference if you're plugging it into a TV, though.

[Neverslip]

Re: PS3 FFXI vs. 360

I play on 360... I've heard the grafix are indeed better than PS3 cuz PS3 is upscaling (wright werd, idk?) the PS2 version where as the 360 version is made for the 360... don't know how legitimate that is... tho I have an LS friend plays on PS3 ... and they say they NEVER get disconnected with full setting on no matter how massive the battle scenario is (besieged, campaign, etc)... don't know how legit that claim is either.

So in my mind it is

Grafix ~

PC>360>PS3 (pending settings manipulation on PC)

Performance ~

PC>PS3>360

... I fully admit that's totally based on here-say.

[Ellipses]

Re: PS3 FFXI vs. 360

See link:
http://www.ffxionline.com/forums/gam...k-see-how.html

That thread is outdated and incomplete. Or, rather, you have to wade through several pages of unimportant junk to get complete, up-to-date information. Graphics - FFXIclopedia - a Wikia Gaming wiki

[Elwynn]

Re: PS3 FFXI vs. 360

The PS2 can have its resolution enhanced, and can use a selectable RGB/YPbPr HD output, though it is much trickier to change the video mode than doing the same on the PS3. I have stuff that might let me do it, but no sufficiently good TV to try it. So I don't know whether or not it will actually work.

I use a S-video connection from my PS2 to a Sony 32HS series CRT, with the "upscale to 480p" feature in the TV enabled, and it looks really good for an NTSC picture. But most of the reason for that is the TV itself, and it looks like ass on the other TVs that I have tried.

Also, they don't make PS3s with the PS2 compatibility any more, so you have to go out of your way to find a first or second generation PS3.

One other thing to consider is campaign/besiged battles. With the right settings, the PS2 can be made to not crash, but apparently 360 owners still have problems. Whether that is due to software problems, or simply due to overheating, I don't know.

[Neverslip]

Re: PS3 FFXI vs. 360

I haven't fig'd it out yet...

Funny... but, Elwynn - you suggested going to the NW stairs to wait out the last bit o' Besieged... I tried that, and I'm pretty sure it's a very good idea... however, while I was running from the high recieving area into that lesser recieving area it totally crashed me... with like 2 min left. ALL my filters were on... LS pearl was off... 360 just can't deal with Besieged depending on how many participants. Maybe I just need a new one... lol....

Side-note** Really wierd cuz I recently went on a CoP 5.3 run thru the "16 Doors" ... two people had major trouble getting thru doors. One on Ps2 and the other on PC... we ended up having to Tractor the PC player thru to the end cuz he'd freeze (not d/c) right at every door after every gollem... However, I didn't have any problems...