Xbox One and PS4 difference isn't "all that great", insists Microsoft

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Outspoken Microsoft senior director Albert Penello has chimed in once again on the Xbox One/PS4 specs debate, with particular reference to a recent upset about Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition, which reportedly doesn't run at 60 frames a second on Xbox One.

"Look, I had a lot of time to think about this and I believe in what I said," Penello told listeners during a new Gamer Tag Radio podcast, harvested by GamingBolt. Presumably, "what I said" is a reference to a chat with OXM about why comparing one console's specifications to another is basically "meaningless".

"I believe that the differences between the boxes are not all that great," Penello went on. "And I know what is going behind the scenes and I have access to more information about some of this than a lot of people. Sometimes people tend to neglect the points that are in my favour and they like to highlight the points that tell me I am wrong. I still think Ryse is still the best looking game on any platform. Period. End of story.

"I think if you look at the titles which we launched [with], which were multiplatform titles, the bulk of them were the same," he added. "I think there were 12 titles were released on both platforms, leaving three all of them had the same performance on both boxes. Everybody wants to focus on frame rate [with] Tomb Raider, there is a resolution thing going on and OK, there could be a lot of reasons why that could be true.

"But we are just a [few] weeks in, we just shipped, it's a long generation. People who bought an Xbox One are going to be in for an awesome generation of games that are only going to get better. I think these little things get way overblown versus the quality of the games and the real differences in experiences which are pretty minor."

Microsoft has suggested that Xbox One's specs are about "agility and brains" not "brute force" - it's all about serving up a stable platform for developers to work with, apparently, while setting aside resources for app developers.

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Source: http://www.totalxbox.com/70047/xbox-one-and-ps4-difference-isnt-all-that-great-insists-microsofts-penello/

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MultitaskPosted:

Both consoles are good in their own way.

DJMarkyMarkPosted:

I have played both consoles and I would have to say the difference in terms of graphics is minimal.

XenoChristPosted:

Pummpy1
TTG-AdamD93 Correct me if I'm wrong but wasn't the PS3 a bit more powerful than the Xbox 360?
And I think most people would agree that the 360 was the better console after its RRoD issues, due to the extra features and major updates it that it got during its lifetime.

I guess in the end it was down to personal preference.. but what I'm trying to get at is, just because the console doesn't have as much raw power doesn't mean its not as good.



Finally someone who speaks sense.
It is only down to preference or whichever one your friends are on.
There is no point buying a console on your own while your friends are having the time of their lives on the other console


Exactly. I couldn't careless which console is more powerful. The only reason I play xbox is for my friends.

Pummpy1Posted:

TTG-AdamD93 Correct me if I'm wrong but wasn't the PS3 a bit more powerful than the Xbox 360?
And I think most people would agree that the 360 was the better console after its RRoD issues, due to the extra features and major updates it that it got during its lifetime.

I guess in the end it was down to personal preference.. but what I'm trying to get at is, just because the console doesn't have as much raw power doesn't mean its not as good.

Finally someone who speaks sense.
It is only down to preference or whichever one your friends are on.
There is no point buying a console on your own while your friends are having the time of their lives on the other console

MawderzPosted:

Dreams doesnt take a genius to figure this out the consoles have almost identical specs it all comes down to preference


You got that right. I think one reason why more people bought the ps4 was because they kept it about gaming.
Microsoft basically focused on TV crap. It's a games console, to play games.
We don't want to watch TV from it.
My view anyway.

FibrilPosted:

I think Albert Penello is mad that Sony is finally beating Microsoft for a chance. Microsoft was in the lead for years. Time for Sony to be on top. Just stop crying already and better luck on the next gen consoles (after PS4/XbOne)

DissPosted:

I completely agree with Penello's opinion that these little things get way overblown. Just buy the console that you like, and if someone has a different opinion than you then so be it.

MaggardoPosted:

Why does Microsoft keep saying saying and 'insisting' stuff like this. I am starting to think they are not trusting the Xbox One. I believe the Xbox One is doing just fine in the market, but they may not think so.

TTG-AdamD93Posted:

Correct me if I'm wrong but wasn't the PS3 a bit more powerful than the Xbox 360?
And I think most people would agree that the 360 was the better console after its RRoD issues, due to the extra features and major updates that it got during its lifetime.

I guess in the end it was down to personal preference.. but what I'm trying to get at is, just because the console doesn't have as much raw power doesn't mean its not as good.

Imagine_DragonsPosted:

The difference better be big on the xbox side, otherwise why wouldn't you buy a ps4 it's 100$ cheaper. I own. and love the xbox one, but this article is a joke, they should be saying we have the better console, with better features, which is worth the price.


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