November 9th, 2009
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UPDATE: For more information on the color differences check out our Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Color Differences Feature.
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Head2Head – Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Analysis: We go Head2Head with the much anticipated Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. |
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Once again, thanks to the fine folks at Play N Trade (Lake Mary), the Lens of Truth got its hands on one of the most anticipated games this year. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. If you are in the market for this game, sit back and get your trigger finger ready because this is one war you’re not going to want to miss! Hooraah!
But before we begin, let us reiterate the purpose of our comparisons. Our comparisons are tailored to the multi-console owner, the ones who want to know what is different between each version. Differences such as load times and small graphic variations might not mean much to some, but to others it may. It is our job to report the differences, no matter how small, present the data and determine a victor. No matter what the verdict is on a game, we will have some gamers who disagree with us. That is fine by us; at least we provided the facts and ultimately it is up to the consumer to decide which version to purchase.
Graphics: Technically speaking, both games look very close in the graphics department. Like the previous CoD 4 and CoD: WaW, both versions of CoD: MW2 run at sub 720p resolution but support 2x anti-aliasing to compensate. While the graphics are great, Infinity Ward never really pushed the visual envelope. Some textures looked great, while others were less than stellar. But it was nice to see that they were able to maintain the texture quality across both platforms, which you’ll notice in the rollovers. However, like most of our Head2Heads, there were some minor differences between ports and they are worth mentioning. The shadow quality on both versions of CoD: MW2 are pretty jaggy, but the Xbox 360 version softens the stair stepping effect by essentially anti-aliasing the shadow (higher samples). Another difference we noticed, off the bat, was that the PlayStation 3 version was missing an overbright (glare/bloom) effect throughout. We mostly noticed this effect on metal objects like the guns the characters were holding or areas that had intense specular or bright surfaces. Now before you yell “victory!” you might want to let us explain. Indeed, the effect is cool, but in all actuality you’ll only notice it when there isn’t a battle going on. For instance: you’re in the middle of a fire fight, bullets flying everywhere, things blowing up all around, do you think the bloom effect is going to be noticeable? Probably not. On the other hand, in the snow levels the effect can be seen almost everywhere and helps emphasize the whiteout conditions. Now these might not be significant differences, but none the less they are technical differences. We at the Lens of Truth have to acknowledge these variations no matter how small or insignificant they may seem; we feel that gamers deserve to know. Moving on.
Performance: Both versions of CoD: MW2 perform well, but neither version is perfect. As you will see in our analysis video, when things get hectic on the screen the frame rate starts to take a dive south. The frame rate range in some segments of the game are drastically different, starting at 60fps and dropping down to around the 30fps mark. The good thing is that the game very rarely drops below 30fps so you don’t feel the plummet as much. However, the PlayStation 3 version consistently had the lower frame rate when the screen was packed with action. It also appears that both versions of the game suffer performance loss when there is a large amount of alpha smoke on the screen. Just like the previous CoD entries this generation, Infinity Ward decided to v-lock the game. Good choice, as it is refreshing to be able to fire a weapon and not have the screen split into two due to frame tearing. Overall, we were very impressed with the performance Infinity Ward was able to squeeze out of their engine. Listed below are the averages for both versions of CoD: MW2:
| Clip 1: PlayStation 3 Avg. FPS: 51.88 / Xbox 360 Avg. FPS: 55.04 PlayStation 3 Avg. Frame Tear: 0.0% / Xbox 360 Avg. Frame Tear: 0.0% |
Clip 2: PlayStation 3 Avg. FPS: 47.00 / Xbox 360 Avg. FPS: 54.45 PlayStation 3 Avg. Frame Tear: 0.0% / Xbox 360 Avg. Frame Tear: 0.0% |
| Clip 3: PlayStation 3 Avg. FPS: 50.17 / Xbox 360 Avg. FPS: 57.53 PlayStation 3 Avg. Frame Tear: 0.0% / Xbox 360 Avg. Frame Tear: 0.0% |
Clip 4: PlayStation 3 Avg. FPS: 59.45 / Xbox 360 Avg. FPS: 59.96 PlayStation 3 Avg. Frame Tear: 0.0% / Xbox 360 Avg. Frame Tear: 0.0% |
| Clip 5: PlayStation 3 Avg. FPS: 58.78 / Xbox 360 Avg. FPS: 59.60 PlayStation 3 Avg. Frame Tear: 0.0% / Xbox 360 Avg. Frame Tear: 0.0% |
Clip 6: PlayStation 3 Avg. FPS: 60.00 / Xbox 360 Avg. FPS: 59.98 PlayStation 3 Avg. Frame Tear: 0.0% / Xbox 360 Avg. Frame Tear: 0.0% |
| Clip 7: PlayStation 3 Avg. FPS: 59.10 / Xbox 360 Avg. FPS: 59.98 PlayStation 3 Avg. Frame Tear: 0.0% / Xbox 360 Avg. Frame Tear: 0.0% |
Clip 8: PlayStation 3 Avg. FPS: 58.42 / Xbox 360 Avg. FPS: 59.65 PlayStation 3 Avg. Frame Tear: 0.0% / Xbox 360 Avg. Frame Tear: 0.0% |
| Clip 9: PlayStation 3 Avg. FPS: 59.11 / Xbox 360 Avg. FPS: 59.91 PlayStation 3 Avg. Frame Tear: 0.0% / Xbox 360 Avg. Frame Tear: 0.0% |
Global: PlayStation 3 Avg. FPS: 53.73 / Xbox 360 Avg. FPS: 57.31 PlayStation 3 Avg. Frame Tear: 0.0% / Xbox 360 Avg. Frame Tear: 0.0% |
Loading: CoD: MW2 manages to mask the load times during each of the mission briefings and story narrations. So, if you are simply playing through the game the load times will not affect the gameplay experience. But, if you decide to replay a mission and want to skip the narrations, the Xbox 360 version has the quicker load times. On average, the PlayStation 3 takes 27 seconds to load while the Xbox 360 takes only 19 seconds. Also note that the PlayStation 3 version does not have a mandatory install.
Load Time 1: PlayStation 3 – 14 sec / Xbox 360 – 14 sec
Load Time 2: PlayStation 3 – 40 sec / Xbox 360 – 25 sec
Load Time 3: PlayStation 3 – 30 sec / Xbox 360 – 20 sec
Load Time 4: PlayStation 3 – 26 sec / Xbox 360 – 18 sec
Roll over to see the differences. Here we compare the different HDMI settings between the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.
Roll over to see the differences. Notice the bloom on the Xbox 360.
Roll over to see the differences.
Roll over to see the differences. Notice the slightly smoother shadows on the Xbox 360.
Roll over to see the differences. Notice the bloom on the Xbox 360.
Roll over to see the differences. Notice the bloom on the Xbox 360.
Roll over to see the differences.
Conclusion: Regardless of which version of CoD: MW2 you decide to buy, you will not be disappointed. Infinity Ward has done a great job of matching the quality of the game between the platforms. But like every Head2Head we need to judge the versions against one another. And even though the differences are minor, the Xbox 360 version is the definitive version to purchase. Small additions like the overbright (bloom/glare) system just helps make the visuals pop and not to mention the softer shadows and better overall fps. While the load times are masked, if you like to replay levels the added speed is welcome. So technically speaking the Xbox 360 wins, but seriously, it‘s a great game and it really doesn’t matter which system you purchase it for. For most the real decision comes down to what version your friends are getting. Oscar Mike!
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Although the differences are minor, the Xbox 360 version takes the win with overbright (glare/bloom) and softer dynamic shadows. We were also glad to see equal texture resolutions in both versions. |
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While neither version of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 performed perfectly, the Xbox 360 had the higher fps when the action hits. But best of all, both versions were free of the dreaded frame tearing. |
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Though load times are masked in the game by narrations, people that replay missions will appreciate the faster load times on the Xbox 360. | |
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The win was marginal with slightly better visuals, quicker loading times and a higher average fps on the Xbox 360. As stated before, you will not be disappointed with either version of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. | |
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Both versions of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 are so close in terms of quality that I would be happy with either one. My decision is to purchase the Xbox 360 version because I have many CoD 4 and CoD: WaW friends on Xbox Live. Although, you really can’t go wrong with either version. | |
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Personally, I am buying this game for the PS3. In my opinion the differences on the Xbox 360 weren’t enough to detour me from buying the PS3 version. Besides, I don’t have a wireless adapter for my Xbox 360 and I hate dragging a 50 foot cable into my game room every time I want to play online with my Xbox 360. For me it’s well worth it to get the PS3 version especially knowing how much time I’m going to spend online with this game. |
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Unlike most people I only played Modern Warfare 1′s campaign. I never quite got used to online play. Seeing how online play didn’t affect my decision here (I don’t buy games just cause my friends have the same game on the same console), I went with PS3 because I don’t think the Xbox has any major advantage. Frankly, anyone who buys this is the clear winner. |
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Tags: Analysis, Call of Duty, Community, Head2Head, Infinity Ward, Modern Warfare 2, Verdict Xbox 360 Winners*To ensure color accuracy from the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and Wii U output, the PlayStation 3 has RGB Full Range set to "Full" and Super White "On", and the Xbox 360 has Reference Level set to "Expanded" and HDMI Color Space set to "RGB". Our capture card we have captured segments from the AVS HD 709 . Blu-ray, HD DVD, & MP4 Calibration suite.
As you will see, each system matches each other at the SOURCE LEVEL. No contrast or gamma settings are manipulated before or after capturing our images/videos. We strongly believe that these types of corrections are done on a individuals preference and should not be adjusted by us. Finally, washed out looking images that are due to contrast or gamma differences will not have any influence on our final verdicts. Please Read through our F.A.Q page if you have any questions or concerns.*
Yeah, looks like the 360 is the winner here. Can’t wait to pick it up tomorrow.
Your PS3 screens are fake! Adjust your contrast and gamma first!
You really should tune the gamma and contrast levels before making the comparison, plus everyone overlooks the bloom effect on the 360 versions of games that makes things look smoother or brighter.
The PS3 has a much clearer picture and you can make out much more detail than the 360 version despite the obvious colour advantage.
If we had to tune the gamma/contrast for every game we play, all the more reason why the PS3 blows chunks.
these are bullshots on my tv the ps3 version looks like these 360 pictures or better cause screenshot allways look a bit worse then actual render
this website is a load of shit… Take a look at EVERY head-2-head comparison.
The PS3 screenshots are ALWAYS washed out, lacking deep color detail, than when you roll over to 360 its so much of a difference!
If i put my laptop up to my 42″ SONY HDTV the colors are MUCH deeper than the so called “PS3″ screenshots. my colors are always on target with the 360 screenshots and not ever has my screen looked like it has a layer of smoke over everything in the game.
IDK what you guys are doing, but there is definitly some foul play going on here. Oh, and before you cry fanboy… i will let it be known i’ve owned a 360 since launch, and a PS3 for about a year. im not partial to any one system but obviously we cant take the word of “LensofLIES”
Please read the F.A.Q. for more information on how we do our captures.
cry some more…
i aint crying about shit, maybe a website that does a comparison should either be fair or not make a comparison at all. My eyes dont lie, but photoshopped screenshots do
CRY cRY CRY. Why dont you cry some more. 360 version is slightly better (like 95% of multis. you shouldn’t be sooo surprised). Its obvious you dont have both systems or else you wouldnt be crying so hard. Therefore you shouldn’t care which one is better. Leave that to the people who play games not consoles.
@your a cry baby
This conparisons are not well done. This is not how it looked while i was playing it on my HD Tv today (PS3). The colors inded here look washed out and some how edited. In my Tv the screen looked slightly darker.
I have had the game for a couple of days now [PS#] and it looks nothing like your s-shots. Something is not right,
Perhaps all the PS3 screens are all washed out because…they are just generally all washed out compared to the 360. Ive noticed this also but not just on this site, rather across all comparison images from other sites. Im no fanboy for any console in particular, its the reason y i own both however aside from 1st party games I’d just have to put it down to the fact it probably costs too much for developers to fine tune their games to the ps3. Either way they still did a pretty good job in porting as mentioned.
thanks lensoftruth !!!!
People who complain about the washed-out look of the PS3 always try to blame the person who took the screenshots. Those shots aren’t taken from the monitor, they’re taking from the SOURCE, the PS3. If you think the screenshots are washed-out, you’ll need to adjust the contrast on your OWN monitor, as these shots aren’t affected by any “settings” whatsoever.
so what your saying is for me to adjust me TV so all my games will look washed out?? you make no sense. my TV settings are fine the way they are, thank you very much.
perhaps if you matched black & gamma levels youd be showing more visual oriented peoples their truths? i understand your process but colour correction, not colour enhancment, for outputs do serve other purposes other than polish.
Hi there. I actually on’t own a 360 or a PS3, but just have to say that lens of truth is always an interesting read. Besides the fact that it’s freaking hilarious reading the haters/lovers comments!
I think i’m kinda neutral, so…
Both consoles have great games, they are virtually equal, to me. Also, they do begin to appear a bit outdated, despite games like Killzone 2 (which impressed me at first, until i noticed its average textures… but they had to cut something, somewhare, to make the game look that good, overall) and Uncharted. Never the less, the PS3 is doing a great job with its first party games.
On multi-platform, the 360 almost always wins, but, PS3 fans, don’t blame it on lens of truth. It’s the programmers who are to blame, and maybe sony too, for not giving them the right tools for the job.
In this case, i see the 360 winning.
Love it or hate it, this is a great website, even if you don’t agree with it.
Thanks!
Off course it looks better on the xbox 360, but that is only because Activision has some lame ass deal with Microsoft, if you look at the PS3 exclusives they are ten times better than the crap that comes only for the Xbox.
360 wins, but barely.
I don’t see why everyone is crying so much. 2 members of the staff even wrote that they will be getting the PS3 version. If I were buying this game on consoles I would probably get the PS3 version as well, just because I personally prefer my PS3 > my 360. Although, imo a controller will never win over a mouse/keyboard, so PC version here I come!
ok i think lensoftruth is a xbox fanboy website…i have another side for comparsion and the ps3 screenshots is very sharper look here
Even if your “the ps3 version looks way sharper than these fanboy site pictures” (they do not, even in that link put in your comment) What can you say about the other anspects this site compares?
About framerate? You havent said anything, just focusing on the sharpness of the image. About loading times? You havent said nothing of that neither, and its because you know the ps3 version is WORSE in those anspects clearly… just stop complaining and play your freaking CoD:MW2 copy on your ps3, people like you really get in my nerves.
Those are nice shots. But the PS3 version does not look sharper. What you are seeing is the lack of light blooming that is present on the 360 version.
The only thing I can say is than comparing the two games on the same tv, each console plugged to his own hdmi, there is NO brightness difference at all. The framerate issues is present on both version, but it’s true in the ps3 are a little more present (only in campaign, not in coop or network). The load times are better on the 360 IF you install the game on the harddisk. From the dvd the loading times are equal to ps3 (remember that there is no installation on ps3). Also I noticed than in the 360 version the AA dissapears in some scenes, maybe to maintain the framerate more stable.
Sincerelly guys, I like this page, but something is wrong in the screenshots.
Sorry guys, but i prefer the ?washed? screens of PS3, from the “too black we miss details” of xbox. With my current monitor settings (not optimum, but good enough so that I don’t miss details on dark videos/pictures, but also not destroy the bright videos/pictures) the PS3 screens look almost fine, but the xbox screens look like shit. Especialy on this picture, 3rd in the article (http://www.lensoftruth.com/wp-content/gallery/h2h_cod_mw2/h2h_cod_mw2_26.jpg). I can’t see the details on the gun in the xbox version.
You mention the smoother shadow filtering on the 360, but I actually think that the shadows are a bit more well DEFINED on the PS3, albeit jaggier.
Also, I think I spot a subtle bloom effect present in PS3 screenshots as well, although it’s less pronounced. This was exactly the same case as was for COD4 in relation to the two platforms.
I actually think the brightness settings and video output range might affect the amount of perceived overbright/bloom, because I definitely do spot some bloom effect on several PS3 screenshots as well.
I just took a look at the HD screen shots on another site and i’ll link em.
http://www.cynamite.de/_misc/galleries/detail.cfm?pk=2633&opv=gal
I think you guys are messing with somethin on your screens. These guys show the heavier bloom effects in the 360 version but the textures and colors are equal on both versions.
It seems that the 360 version is a tad bit more saturated in places where there’s bright light sources, but in other places they show exactly the same color aspect. Both are dark and rich.
How 360 wins out in this one is a mystery.
The following is a screenshot that shows BETTER texture quality on the PS3 version:
http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/6558/mw2ps3versus360comparis.jpg
You can plainly see better detail textures on the stove on the right side of the screen on the PS3 version, while the 360 version is surprisingly blurry. Also, this screen actually shows an instance where the bloom/overbright is actually slightly more prominent on the PS3 version.
I just KNEW it. I just KNEW something was missing with the PS3 version when i was playing the game. Although it so very minor, it felt like the lighting on the PS3 version was very flat compared to video trailers I watched and lo and behold just like pro’s you caught it. =D
I have to disagree on the visual department though. Maybe it’s cause i’ve been spoiled since I’ve played my previous Call of Duty games on the PC but the graphics are horrible. As you go on later into the game there’s actually pix elated water…yes pixilated water because of poor Antistropic filtering.
If you guys could update this head to head I would really like to screenshot comparisons between the PS3′s intro and the 360′s in the scene with [spoiler] where you sneak into a russian oil rig underwater using a mobile submarine[/spoiler]. I have a hunch you may find a major difference between the two.
But once again, the absence of this effect does NOT ruin the game play experience. I’ve been thoroughly enjoying the single player campaign so far.
I personally think performance should have been a tie though. The minor frame dips is hardly noticeable to me or would be to anyone playing this game.
Whether you have a PS3 or 360 I suggest get this game either way.
Good work guys!
It’s not even close,the 360 version looks much much better. This yet another great side by side comparison by this great site. the 360 is most definitely the version to own and play this time around.
Those are bullshots. I know how you guys claim to be taking these images, but something just doesn’t add up.
I’ve played the PS3 version on two different sets at home. One SD and one HD. Both were not as washed out as that.
I also just played it right now on my dev kit at work, 720 p hd screen. Again, it does not look as washed out as that. I then had one of the artists take captures directly from the PS3, and again.. nothing like that.
I suggest if you guys are going to make a comparison between the two consoles, you might as well make sure that you are capable of accurately capturing what the PS3 game actually looks like. It’s shaddy practice to capture images in a way that offers an obvious bias towards the 360, when it is obvious you guys are failing very hard at trying to show what the PS3 game looks like. Since those images are very far from the truth.
That’s pretty interesting. Do you mind posting links to the captures you took directly from your PS3?
That’s nice. They never once mention the color differences between games, so that is a moot point. Fairly often are the colors different between the two systems.
I would actually challenge you to post the screen shots from your “dev” PS3. Post the PS3 gamma screen at default and the Xbox 360 gamma screen at default. Then post two comparable images with those exact settings.
you don’t have a ps3 or a hdtv.. just a colecovision plugged into a cardboard box with a drawing of a stick figure shooting another stick figure in crayon.
If anyone is interested, this is what the game ACTUALLY looks like on both platforms:
http://www.cynamite.de/_misc/galleries/detail.cfm?pk=2633&opv=gal
Without the PS3 image altering that lens of truth performs. How can you guys constantly be so far from the truth?
There is a reason every PS3 game looks washed out in your comparisons, you guys don’t know what the heck you are doing.
I own a Ps3 and love it so dearly. But even I have say that the 360 version of MW2 looks better. I’m buying this on Ps3 none the less!
Those screenshots of the PS3 were taken when the display settings are set to full in the RGB Full Range option and turned on in Super-White.
Not only that, the PS3 version is only 5-8 seconds slower in loading times. Also when it comes to the framerate performance the PS3 version is on par with the 360 with very, and when I say “very,” I mean the slightest framerate hiccup. 360 version also suffers from these hiccups whenever there’s an intense action sequence or too much graphics particles (e.g. smoke).
So Lens of Truth… Did Microsoft pay you guys?
If you read the article it does mention the that both the 360 and PS3 suffer from frame hiccups; it’s just that the average frames dips a bit more on the PS3 and the differences arn’t that big. Once again I personally feel the performance part should be a tie.
As for your screenshots, I do notice some extra bloom on the 360 but other than that they look pretty identical but to be honest when I played the game on the PS3 i noticed these differences immediately.
I think the PS3 maybe using HDR while the 360 is using bloom…just a speculation.
Anyways its not such a big issue so no need to fuss. LoT isn’t getting anything from anyone but just out of their wallets. Read the FAQs.
And look at the staff choice. 2/3 will be picking the Playstation version. Does that scream bias to you?
People chill out and relax. There ps3 colors looks all washed out when compared the the 360 is completely normal and has become standard for almost every multi platform title. It could possibly be the settings. But it’s a freaking norm by now so relax. I’m actually not even picking this game up rather just wait for Bad Company 2.
Well I don’t see why everyone is complaining…
HOWEVER, I do slightly have to disagree with what has been shown here.
As some people may or may not know, both the 360 and PS3 will look different if the same video settings are applied onscreen, I mean, no matter what game I play on my PS3 or 360, with the same video settings, the PS3 will look washed out (I have some multiplatform games on both, don’t know why I prepurchased, lol), however, once I’ve adjusted the settings on my 42″ Panasonic HDTV, the colours on the PS3 are on par with the 360 version, which is why, well, what I’ve done is saved 2 preset visual settings into my HDTV named PS3 and 360, so when I come to play a game, I can play it with the optimized setting.
However, because I play my PS3 more, I’d probably get it on the PS3, although I’m not really impressed by the game as a whole anyway, but meh.
People just need to stop bitching to be honest.
I honestly think the ps3 version looks a bit better… However i am getting it for 360
I honestly think the ps3 version looks sharper… However i don’t own a ps3 yet.
What a bunch of PS3 fanboys! Just because the Xbox 360 wins this round, doesn’t mean you have to go all childish and whiny about it. Sheesh!
Until you guys sort out your capture methods, I suggest you reevaluate these comparisons. This is utter bullshit, tell me you honestly think the PS3 version’s contrast is so high when viewing it on an HD flatscreen.
For sure the game run faster on XBOB 360 because it run with a sub-HD resolution and PS3 run true 720p.. So i think PS3 is much better. I’m not a fanboy and i own each consoles but when it come to high resolution PS3 win the game!
WRONG. Ps3rd fanboy. Neither 360 or ps3 run in 720p and the 360 version clearly is better.
Hi guys,
Thanks for the interesting comparison. Although I have a question. I have seen some other comparison galeries of MW2 floating around the web. And here, the PS3 version seems to be somewhat sharper (less jaggy shadows also) as the xbox version. The lack of/less pronounced bloom effect is, however, also noticeble.
You have some screenshots here of the PS3 version with RGB full vs limited. But how do the capture the main part of your screenshots? I still can’t believe the big differences I notice between the screenshots and the picture on my tv. It has nothing to do with colure temperature but just with the overal sharpness.
How can it be that the PS3 version looks sharper and shadows look better in these other comparisons?
I just genuinely want to know your opinion.
Thx
you tall bullshit monkeydoh…and also the game is not in 720p….you idiot…and i dont understand why so many sony fanboys choose ps3 …i mean….the 360 is the cleary winner,better graphics(better colours just ,textures are same) , faster loading and more fps….right both versions are good and if i had a ps3 i would buy the ps3 one….
I give you right little guy! It will run on a 600p basis and then be upgraded to what your monitor or tv set can take! And this on both consoles! http://www.gamezine.co.uk/news/games/c/call-duty-modern-warfare-2/modern-warfare-2-render-at-600p-$1314777.htm
And this is called Sub-HD Resolution!
The xbox 360′s lighting looks betters, but I kinda expected this win since the PS3 version is port of the Xbox 360. Nevertheless, IW did an excellent job of porting the game and I’m surprise anyone didn’t acknowledge it.
On a side note, there is currently a feud between IW and their PC fans because the company decided to remove dedicated servers and mods all while raising the price to $60. I can’t them for getting mad since the modding community did have a high influence in the COD franchise. Those “new features” in MW2 actually steam from mods made by gamers like you and me.
And how the hell is PS3 winning?! Those Sony Fanboy dickriders can’t get though of ps3 being inferior into their heads because the dick is too far up asses. Please stop making a bad image of yourselves and get off of Sony’s cock.
Owning both consoles I went with 360. More friends on live, controller preference, generally better performance. Actually upgraded my preorder to the $150 bundle today out of anticipation. Here’s hoping COD:MW3 has cross platform death match. That’d make for some great competition!!!
OMG!
I remade the PS3 version and its almost the same of xbox360????
http://img5.imageshack.us/img5/3816/ps3c2.jpg
Contrast FTW!
Looks like the PS3 is exploring newer shades of gray! The 360 version is most definately more vibrant and colorful!
OMG 360 fanboys run this site! lol j/k
The differences are so ridiculously minor you wouldn’t be able to tell unless you come to this site.
So get the version all your friends have and enjoy the damn game! PS3 version for me because of that reason alone. Well that and I prefer the more accurate PS3 controller.
I love how everyone posts the cynamite.de/ link as if they are 100% truthful. It is called adjusting the in game gamma, LoT left all game settings default like they always do and cynamite.de adjusted each system to match.
So, if you are adjusting which one is correct? The washed out PS3 or the overly contrasted Xbox 360? Last I remember it isn’t up to the consumer to choose what is right visually, it is the art directors job. IW failed at matching the visuals with their default out of the box settings.
Which looks better doesn’t even matter because everyone knows that 360 has more people playing online.
Thank You for the comparison, I ended up buying it for my ps3, because I’m going to be playign it for hours and I just don’t trust my 360. Not only that but I prefer the ps3 controller over the 360s controller. Although my 360 controller has a sexy Halo 3 ODST skin;) Collectors;)
Anywho, the difference is minimal I think, although the load times piss me off, you can expect that from a Blue ray player.
Amazing review, and again thank you!
PRESTIGE EDITION:) although I hate the company, I would’ve never bought this game if I didn’t get my hands on the prestige:)
If you guys want I can do an Unboxing video for Lens of Truth:)
PSN? L1qu1d add me lol. I didn’t know you had a ps3. My account and PSN are the same.
PSN: L1qu1dat1on
XBL: L1qu1dat1on
SteamID: Darkerliquid
And just like that LoT’s credibility is seriously called into question.
How so? They lose credibility because they left BOTH versions gamma settings to default? It is funny how people can’t look past this color issue. They never once judged the color differences for this game. Let’s look at the facts they have presented:
1) All settings are default like all of their other comparisons.
2) The Xbox 360 version has bloom/glare.
3) The Xbox 360 version has softer shadows.
4) The Xbox 360 version performs slightly better.
5) The Xbox 360 version loads faster.
But all any of the PS3 fanboys want to comment on is how the default settings don’t look as good as the tweaked settings on some random gallery.
it doesnt matter how you change the settings the 360 version still wins this with its sharper graphics and better shadows and bloom effects.
wow jaime that makes no sense. the 360 looks way better. i thought this website was about graphics not personal opinion or not having a wireless adapter…
MW2 graphics sucks when compared to killzone 2 or Uncharted 2.
Yet both of them would suck if they were ever ported without being graphically upgraded to the PC. The PS3 is not a graphics powerhouse, the Cell is a CPU!
Uncharted 2 graphically upgraded?
I don´t think so.
I think that in the state that technologie is in this moment, it is impossible upgrade games like Uncharted 2, GT5 Prologue or Crysis!
But if it was possible to port U2 to PC(wich is not) I do not think any computer ran Uncharted 2 and I do not think that if it was ported to the PC would be better, because Uncharted 2 takes advantage of the full potential of the 7 cores of Cell.
But the truth is that with a minimum upgrade Uncharted 2 ended up being better than Crysis.
I forgot to say that I finished the MW2 singleplay mode in just 5 hours and the “story” of this game sucks…
So many people will be disapointed…
Ya, easy mode FTW. Try veteran.
http://www.gossipgamers.com/modern-warfare-2-ps3-vs-360-hd-comparison-screenshots/
Good job LOT, keep telling the truth and don’t let the Sony fanboys put you down.
SDF can’t take the pressure. All they can do is scream “screenshots” but forget about loading times, framerates etc.
As a owner of BOTH systems I am not suprised at all….you PS3 fanboys should just shut the hell up…
I was suprised how gray and how much the lack of color and depth there was on the PS3 version I watched today. That said I have not tested the X360 version yet.
But seams this is a yet a X360 buy.
PS3 < X360
I own a Play N Trade in orlando florida and last night I decided to hook up a 360 on one tv and ps3 on the other. Both were hooked up using HDMI and both were running 1080p on a Panasonic HD LCD tv. I can honestly say that the screenshots you have both BOTH systems are definitily not close to what all my customers and I were seeing last night. I dont agree with your screenshots and think you guys need to re think your methods..
To make things worse I find it hard to believe anything this site puts out for any system. My reason is because you get your titles for comparasons from your good friends at Lake Mary Play N Trade, and there is no secret about how big of a fan boy store that is.
Bottom line, Both games look the same. Little more detail on the PS3 version, the 360 has is a tad bit brighter but it covers some of the detail. Both games have small screen tearing.
Awesome, Dan! That’s great news. We’re based out of Orlando too! We’d love to drop by your store sometime and give you a demonstration of our capturing techniques. Feel free to contact us through the FAQ page. Thanks for writing!
Hey, I live in Orlando too do you think I could come along. I’d love to come see you guys prove these people wrong. Hey Dan what you think? If your so positive Dan why don’t you demonstrate your findings to Lens of Truth staff and some potential customers! That’s if your not the liar.
More then welcome to come, but please no fanboys of any system in our store. Thank you.
Hey!…I live in New York. =(
Come by the store anytime! Me and many of my customers would love to see how you get your screen shots. Your website seems to be a high point of criticism at my store!
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Well, what’s up Dan? U see you talk alot of trash but can you back it up? Man I wish I lived in Orlando to see this!
Wow, its always amazing to see someone get all butt hurt over something said.. Especially when I wasn’t claiming any system over another or saying one was better then another.. Sounds to me like someone who has spent to much time in a basement with there hands in their pants and just wants to start crap. Feel free to come on down to the store to!
No thanks I buy my games from real game stores. Besides I’m not interested in the 2 SNES games you have!
LMAO
What a joke