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[Nizz]

The difference between all treyarch versions have always been the 360 version was sharper and had less muddier visuals. It's been like that for the last 2 and it'll be the same for this one. The engine they're using just aint working as well on both. The Infinity Ward engine is a bit better but suffers from a lot of the same. A bit muddier/washed out on PS3.

Once again, I don't think visuals were ever a concern. It was always expected. It's the fps during online play which matters most.

And there's no solid news on that yet, right? I mean, as long as the framerate is good...

 

[shungokusatsu]

Both run at the same resolution - 880x720

Given the images we've seen, that's highly unlikely. Traditionally, CoD has either run at 1040x600 or 1024x600.] on the 360.

 

[Victrix]

Seriously. PS3/360/PC comparisons thread elsewhere, it's clogging this thread up with terrible terrible shit.

 

[LegoDad]

And there's no solid news on that yet, right? I mean, as long as the framerate is good...

Actually all I care about is the Lag.. which was atrocious in MW3.

 

[Hixx]

Has it been confirmed that BO2 will have a mercenary playlist?

After having tons of friends play COD over the years they have all moved on to other games so I sure hope they still have the mercenary playlist. Makes playing with randoms at least fair.

Yes, Mercenary Moshpit.

However, every time I've been on it's been empty. 23k players on this morning, ZERO in that playlist.

 

[-Pyromaniac-]

And there's no solid news on that yet, right? I mean, as long as the framerate is good...

I've only read about 3 or 4 impressions but they all say it's improved.

 

[omonimo]

My mistake. The EuroGamer article I was remembering only mentioned the 360 version.

The muddy aspect of the ps3 version remind to 540p IQ but I could wrong.

 

[Calibur]

For instance:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2qFsDO0fohs&list=UU1M3px-vKG2ToJwSNUIsMTA&index=1&feature=plcp

(Story Related, watch at own risk)

Massive Spoiler

It looks just like the XBox360 singleplayer wise, with just abit of blur, but damn the engine looking old!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-bm-tKhe9B0

 

[njean777]

Actually all I care about is the Lag.. which was atrocious in MW3.

That was most likely due to lag compensation, I don't think Treyarch is using that stupid shit this time around.

 

[legacyzero]

Newegg just charged my card for the hardened edition, says dispatching within 24-48hrs

Well, that sucks.

It's mostly the reason I dont order online.

 

[Kung Fu Grip]

I don't get this. I just put on black ops 1 on PS3 and it doesn't look as blurry as those black ops 2 pics. The HUD is sharp too. I saved those pics on my PS3 to view them on my TV and going by the pics BO2 looks worse than BO. So whats going on?

 

[LegoDad]

That was most likely due to lag compensation, I don't think Treyarch is using that stupid shit this time around.

That's what I keep hearing, and I'm hoping. That was horrible! Made me quit a few weeks after playing.

 

[ohlawd]

Yes, Mercenary Moshpit.

That's a boner killer

I gotta get people to roll with for Dom.

 

[Gav47]

Lttp on this one but how does TXAA look bad? I thought it was nvidia's wunderkid that would give 8xMSAA IQ but at a much lower performance cost, what happened?

 

[Realyn]

Guy on this gamespot stream is horrible..

They are having fun, such a bad thing to do in the CoD community, right?

 

[DenogginizerOS]

Are there really horses in this game?

 

[LegoDad]

They are having fun, such a bad thing to do in the CoD community, right?

Before, they weren't just screwing around, he was trying to get kills. lol

 

[netBuff]

Given the images we've seen, that's highly unlikely. Traditionally, CoD has either run at 1040x600 or 1024x600.] on the 360.

At least pre-release versions of Black Ops 2 for 360 ran at 880x720 with 2x MSAA (http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/digitalfoundry-black-ops-2-60fps-challenge). Considering the pictures posted above, it seems unlikely for the PS3 version to render at the same resolution.

 

[SapientWolf]

Lttp on this one but how does TXAA look bad? I thought it was nvidia's wunderkid that would give 8xMSAA IQ but at a much lower performance cost, what happened?

It's blurry, and they're unrepentant about it. But it's probably fine with post sharpening. It's designed to reduce shimmering and other motion artifacts.

 

[Nabs]

Lttp on this one but how does TXAA look bad? I thought it was nvidia's wunderkid that would give 8xMSAA IQ but at a much lower performance cost, what happened?

Nvidia just released new beta drivers with better TXAA support. Maybe it'll look better.

 

[Shady859]

Here.. put the images next to eachother. Make sure to click the link for full size to really see the difference.

CLICK FOR FULL SIZE

Not a fair comparison, it's a different person. Notice his gloves and jacket etc etc..

 

[Stallion Free]

Lttp on this one but how does TXAA look bad? I thought it was nvidia's wunderkid that would give 8xMSAA IQ but at a much lower performance cost, what happened?

Nah, it's their attempt to give an AA option similar to what CG films use. It was never intended to replace MSAA.

 

[rangersfan414]

Are there really horses in this game?

Yeah I played a horses mission. Minor Spoiler:

Spoiler

You ride them from place to place and you can run over enemies on the way

 

[U2NUMB]

Yes, Mercenary Moshpit.

However, every time I've been on it's been empty. 23k players on this morning, ZERO in that playlist.

Appreciate the confirmation... that is odd as far as population. Should be ok when a few more buy it I hope.

 

[rangersfan414]

Appreciate the confirmation... that is odd as far as population. Should be ok when a few more buy it I hope.

Yeah a lot of playlists were dead during pre-release. The only ones that you could play were TDM, DOM, and HQ for the most part. Other game modes had approximately 1 or 2 lobbies at all time and you'd never find a match. You couldn't play League Play either and for zombies, TranZit was about the only thing that you could play. Occasionally during peak times, grief would be playable on town, but town only.

 

[legacyzero]

RUSSSSH!

 

[PapaJustify]

The game unlocks for me in 5 hours, still not one single review? Preposterous!

 

[dark_chris]

Has anyone seen any gameplay footage of the zombies mode? Or has it been kept secret.

 

[Kinky John]

Are there really horses in this game?

I requested a horse stampede killstreak but I don't think it made it into multiplayer.

 

[Stallion Free]

I requested a horse stampede killstreak but I don't think it made it into multiplayer.

That would have been a terrifying replacement for dogs. Imagine horses leaping out of the water in the carrier level.

 

[njean777]

Have we gotten a time frame for the SP length yet? I usually always finish SP the day of release before getting addicted to MP.

 

[rangersfan414]

Has anyone seen any gameplay footage of the zombies mode? Or has it been kept secret.

Here is part 1 of a game somebody played:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UhdcYc3OHYc

Have we gotten a time frame for the SP length yet? I usually always finish SP the day of release before getting addicted to MP.

Not sure about length, but the campaign missions definitely feel longer and they have the strike force missions on top of that. In the end though, theres only 11 regular campaign missions that are prob like 30-40 mins each. (On Veteran) So i guess it's around 5-6 hours.

 

[snack]

If I play just offline zombies and sp, would it be worth it?

My xbl sub just expired, don't think I will renew...

 

[legacyzero]

If I play just offline zombies and sp, would it be worth it?

My xbl sub just expired, don't think I will renew...

It'll be tough as hell if the other games are anything to go by.

 

[Gibbo]

For Asian Steam users- I think Black Ops is out. It is 13 November 2am in Singapore and looks like my preload (which I downloaded 2 days ago) is unpacking

 

[BigDaddyFatSack]

This has to do with Treyarch only. Infinity Ward always manages to put out a high quality PS3 port. They even managed to do this with MW3, and that was with a gutted team as many of the major staffers left with Vince and Jason.

Even with Modern Warfare 2, there has been graphical differences. PS3 version always looked washed out with IW engine.

 

[mxgt]

2 more PC shots here.

Now to power through the rest of the campaign before it officially unlocks!

 

[Gav47]

Thanks for the replies, we'll at least it has native MSAA support. I have to say I'm rather impressed with Treyarch's commitment to the PC version, I guess they really want to go toe to toe with Battlefield 3.

 

[Concept17]

RUSSSSH!

Post of the thread right here.

 

[razgriz417]

Any impressions yet on the hardcode modes?

 

[legacyzero]

2 more PC shots here.

Now to power through the rest of the campaign before it officially unlocks!

Looks good, aside from the low res textures. Looks like the first BLOPS.

 

[Tiduz]

i wonder if by nextgen ps4 will get blurrier ports again? would be pretty funny even tho im going towards doing ps4 only for the first two years.

 

[BigDaddyFatSack]

2 more PC shots here.

Now to power through the rest of the campaign before it officially unlocks!

Looks really nice. Thanks for sharing. I might consider picking up the PC version instead. Put my 6970 2gb into some good use.

 

[Liquidsnake]

Any impressions yet on the hardcode modes?

What do you want to know?

 

[-Pyromaniac-]

i wonder if by nextgen ps4 will get blurrier ports again? would be pretty funny even tho im going towards doing ps4 only for the first two years.

it won't. There's a reason PS4 likely won't have BC with PS3. Completely different architecture. PS4 and 720 will basically be the same in that respect. Absolute direct ports. PS3 switching to more PC-like architecture like 360 is now I believe.

 

[SapientWolf]

2 more PC shots here.

Now to power through the rest of the campaign before it officially unlocks!

That runs at like 120fps, right?

 

[LkPr]

finally put the Pre-order down at BestBuy. Won't be going to the midnight release but looking forward to playing tomorrow night!

PSN ID: LkPr

 

[x-Lundz-x]

Surprised there are no reviews yet. When does the embargo end?

 

[SuperEpicMan]

Edit: Nevermind

 

[demolitio]

That runs at like 120fps, right?

I sure hope so. It'd kill me if it looked like that AND ran like shit. Performance can't be any worse than Black Ops 1...lol

We've been spoiled graphically lately considering how easy it is to get games to run at 60 on PC now.