PS3 Graphics Follow

Hello all.

Been looking through all the videos of FFXIV recently and notice the PS3 screens look alot more "dulled" down compared to the PC version. Obviously the PC will outperform the PS3 in many aspects but I'm worried it's just going to affect how I feel about the game itself. What do you think?
And I know graphics are not everything but it sure helps to create a wonderful game.

I know this will shock people, but I actually think the PS3 version not as good looking as the PC version (There, I said something negative about the game ).

I played both versions in the last beta phase, and the PS3 version was OK, but if you have a choice between the two, I would say go with PC. Not saying the PS3 version is unplayable, it's a good alternative if you're not a PC gamer or you want to kick back on your couch and play (I have spent a lot of time and money on my desk set up so I prefer my desk anyway).

However, when I was playing on the PS3 I was sitting at my desk and had the PS3 hooked up to one of my monitors, so the screen was only about 1.5' away from me, I daresay it probably looks better when the screen isn't so close.

Why? it's pretty awesome to be able to play while I'm working

I'm not knocking PS3 players at all, but if I had a choice between the two it would be PC hands down.

Yeah, I think I'll stick with the PS3 I guess. Considering I'm getting the PS4 now I don't think I'll waste about £600 on a good PC just to play it. I'm guessing the PS4 will run it on max settings.

Before I played in beta phase 3, I was a bit nervous about the same things. When images of the PC and PS3 versions are shown side by side like in the Tour of Eorzea trailers, it does make the PS3 version seem a bit unpolished. However, once you get in and start playing, the PS3 version looks just fine.

The most important thing seems to be adjusting your TV settings. I played the Beta on two different TVs and the settings ended up being pretty different. I think the game even prompts you to adjust your TV settings before the opening trailer. Definitely worth playing around with it.

I'm going to play on PS3, but I've seen what it looks like on PC, and it clearly looks better. It doesn't mean it doesn't look good on PS3 however. The game is still beautiful and (in my opinion) more importantly it runs very smoothly with no slowdown no matter what's going on around you.

I liked the graphics, but I am a fairly easy man to please. This comment comes from a person who would rather play SNES and PSX games than most high profile games nowadays.

The only time that the graphics bugged me is when there was a lalafell parade on Ultros during phase 3. I could only see like 10 lalas at a time, compared to the PC users being able to see a never ending line of lalas. Other than that , I have had no problems. I really have no choice as I don't have a PC, so maybe I am just forcing myself into liking it, but I doubt it. Again, I am a pretty easy man to please.

PS3 is perfectly fine for playing the game, if you can't do the gamer PC right now just play on the PS3 and maybe some time later you can get a pc and run it.

No sweet.

There is a huge difference in graphics quality between PS3 and a good PC running on max.

I played for around 8 hours on each of PS3 and PC during the last beta. My PC was running at 1920x1080, max settings and the game looks amazing, textures are great (except the grass), details are awesome, colours are vibrant. The PS3 by comparison lacks detail, clarity and definition (though I was playing on a 42 inch TV), and suffers stutter and slow down on frame rates in the town - my PC showed virtually no slow down.

The colours on PS3 look bland also and not as many player characters load up in towns.

In fact, there was such a difference that I considered cancelling my PS3 pre-order (I already have on PC obviously) and waiting for PS4 release.

I will still get the game but all I will be doing on my PS3 is gathering and crafting when I want to just sit on the lounge and play.

I love this game, and I don't understand the negative comments about the graphics (which on PC are fantastic but you wouldnt think it reading the official forums) but I question the wisdom of releasing on PS3 with PS4 so imminent. The PS3 just does not cut it.

I suppose if you are used to only playing on PS3, you wont know any difference but for those moving back and forth, the difference is huge.

Then we can also take that to mean the PS3 will be left in the dust in terms of graphics? Gameplay rules supreme for me, but there are a lot of people out there who this might bother. Personally, I'd be happy if they decided not to tie PC down to the constraints of PS3 as they did in FFXI. I could think of more than a few reasons XI isn't as popular as it once was, but this one is toward the top of the list.

As a PS3 only player I agree completely. It's just so much easier for me to justify the expense to buy a console every 6+ years than upgrading a PC all the time. I'm 99% sure I'll be picking up a PS 4. That will be my graphics/ram/storage upgrade for the '10s decade lol

Very true. You pay for what you get.

I'm relatively new to PC gaming, and I don't regret it one bit. Once you get the PC, as long as you care for it, and upgrade it every now and then, it will stay as a nice investment.