It’s usually up to us to make comparison videos, but it seems as though Konami are effectively cutting out the middle man and have released a video, which you can see below, showing the differences between all four versions of the game.
Naturally, the PS4 and Xbox One versions look better than their last generation counterparts, with enhanced lighting effects and better environments, and you can really see the difference in some of the textures when compared directly.
But here’s the thing: the PS3 and Xbox 360 versions of the game still look good. Really good. They all seem to play quite smoothly, though of course the 60fps frame rate of the new generation versions shall be a deciding factor there, and the 1080p resolution of the PS4 version should be good for showing off the large, high resolution textures.
What do you think?
Germanos
The difference between the PS3 and PS4 can be noticed, but I cannot say the same about the the X360 and XOne versions :/ This video will be the next big nightmare for some people in Redmond.
Still, the PS3 version looks great :D
2ofclubs
Yeah I thought that too. Xbox One version just didn’t strike me as being obviously next gen unlike the PS4 version.
lambchop
Why are there no clouds on PS4?
boeboe
Just a sunnier day I guess. Although the PS4 has a better weather simulation.
https://twitter.com/HIDEO_KOJIMA_EN/statuses/436014959621718016
double-o-dave
Cos Microsoft have exclusive rights for the Cloud.
Eldur
HA!
Kennykazey
PS4 is the only system with cloud-simulation, in stead of a static overcast. In these shots there just isn’t any in sight by chance.
stonyk
There really seems to be no difference to me. Not enough anyway. Feel strangely let down and possibly wouldn’t buy this for PS4 as it’ll be cheap in a month for PS3.
JesseDeya
Are you serious? The difference is staggering. Try downloading the 60fps high def (158mb) version of this video that is kicking around teh webz.
Starman
I suspect Sony sent a bit of money Kojima’s way.
Taylor Made
Why would they do that, Kojima has always been a fan of playstation. He wants more people to play MGS but I’m sure if it was up to him it would be exclusive
bunimomike
Keep in mind that YouTube doesn’t support 60 frames per second or not that I’m aware of.
Eldur
A worthwhile point. And for me, framerate is much more important than resolution.
Kennykazey
The video is available at a higher framerate here:
http://www.gametrailers.com/videos/8n0uaa/metal-gear-solid-v–ground-zeroes-console-quality-comparison
ron_mcphatty
I still can’t get over how stunning the last gen versions look, they’re absolutely beautiful!! I’m massively confused, do I wait to get an MGS V package with a PS4 or dive in with an incredible PS3 version? I just don’t know.
Eldur
What impressed me most is just how scalable Fox Engine appears to be. Previous gen gamers look like they’ll still have an amazing experience.
TSBonyman
All versions look pretty good, with some obvious differences between last and current-gen but the difference between XB1 and PS4 isn’t as apparent. I can’t see anyone complaining no matter which version they get.
JesseDeya
I beg to differ.
http://cdn2.dualshockers.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/PS4_XboxOne_05a.gif