Burnout: Revenge PS2/Xbox

[LunchBox]

This is more an inquiry.

My friend has told me that he read an article saying that the PS2 version of Burnout: Revenge is better than the Xbox version. I have a hard time believing this so I looked around and googled it... to no avail.

I kind of remembered it being discussed here at some point...

but memory is hazy.

I want to buy this game but I'm quite curious now...

can anyone with a kind heart point me towards this article/review that clearly states this?

 

[Phil]

I actually haven't had a chance to play it (or see any media), but I'm pretty sure the PS2 version is the lead platform, so chances are it very well could be better in some aspects. I'm not sure, but I remember a discussion around Burnout 3's release that the PS2 version had better motion blur while the Xbox version had sharper textures. You'd have to use the search function though to get a definite answer on that one though. Perhaps "Revenge" isn't much different?

 

[London Geezer]

This is more an inquiry.

My friend has told me that he read an article saying that the PS2 version of Burnout: Revenge is better than the Xbox version. I have a hard time believing this so I looked around and googled it... to no avail.

I kind of remembered it being discussed here at some point...

but memory is hazy.

I want to buy this game but I'm quite curious now...

can anyone with a kind heart point me towards this article/review that clearly states this?

Better how? More content? Techically?

 

[LunchBox]

I actually haven't had a chance to play it (or see any media), but I'm pretty sure the PS2 version is the lead platform, so chances are it very well could be better in some aspects. I'm not sure, but I remember a discussion around Burnout 3's release that the PS2 version had better motion blur while the Xbox version had sharper textures. You'd have to use the search function though to get a definite answer on that one though. Perhaps "Revenge" isn't much different?

I will try that! Thankis for the suggestion.

Better how? More content? Techically?

Suposedly its graphically superior...

Its why I am having a hard time believing it...

not to take kudos away from the development team that slaved away to make the game...

But I'm looking for... proof.

 

[London Geezer]

Suposedly its graphically superior...

Its why I am having a hard time believing it...

not to take kudos away from the development team that slaved away to make the game...

But I'm looking for... proof.

Well like Phil said, if it's true, the Xbox version will still have sharper textures, and the PS2 version might just have better looking effects like particles and framebuffer effects like motion blur. If there's anything else, it would mainly be due to the fact that it's a game built for PS2 as the lead platform, so most of the effort would go into PS2 development.

 

[LunchBox]

Well like Phil said, if it's true, the Xbox version will still have sharper textures, and the PS2 version might just have better looking effects like particles and framebuffer effects like motion blur. If there's anything else, it would mainly be due to the fact that it's a game built for PS2 as the lead platform, so most of the effort would go into PS2 development.

I see.

 

[-NakedZ-]

I remember the outcry from the Xbox community when Burnout 3 was first release. Because the PS2 version has a noticeable superior particle effects. Many thought it was some sort of EA conspiracy against Xbox.

.Z

 

[London Geezer]

I remember the outcry from the Xbox community when Burnout 3 was first release. Because the PS2 version has a noticeable superior particle effects. Many thought it was some sort of EA conspiracy against Xbox.

.Z

Hardly a conspiracy. They want to sell as amny titles on Xbox as they can. Botching the Xbox version would be stupid.
What did happen is that the version with most development resources behind it will most likely be more polished and more optimised for that platform.
EA felt the Xbox version was fine like it was and didn't find it worth it to push that version more.

 

[joe75]

... looking for the name of a singer from Burnout Revenge intro,hm.

 

[stuart_r]

The lighting on the PS2 version does look cool though ;-)

 

[BlueTsunami]

I heard that the PS2 version shows more "particles" than the Xbox version. Therefor making the crashes more eye popping. I can't tell you from personal experience, but I also can't believe that the PS2 version would look better than the Xbox version...unless it was botched but like L-B pointed out...why would a company do that when their ultimate goal is to sell more games...

...unless..ULTERIOR MOTIVES

 

[ihamoitc2005]

Differences

The lighting on the PS2 version does look cool though ;-)

There are advantages in both consoles but here are most noticable differences:

Xbox
textures

PS2
lighting
particles

Not so surprising the same situation as Burnout 3.

Also, Criterion says both versions developed independantly. Up to you to decide what you choose to believe but given that either version is among the best of either console in appearance and frame-rate I think its fair claim. Criterion also said with Burnout 3 release that they are beginnning to get better performance from PS2 than Xbox, very rare for cross-platform games but not first time.

 

[therealskywolf]

The ps2 only has better particle effects, in the sparks.

Xbox has better AA, better textures, just better looking.

 

[c0_re]

Did the PS2 version support 480p and whcih version had better 5.1 support?

 

[ihamoitc2005]

Forgot lighting

The ps2 only has better particle effects, in the sparks.

Xbox has better AA, better textures, just better looking.

Real-time lighting is more sophisticated too. See both side-by-side.

 

[Lazy8s]

Criterion said that they design the Burnouts around the PS2 yet program each console's version with a fully custom engine. The PS2 rev of parts 3 and Revenge have better post processing effects while the Xbox versions have a clearer and more stable graphics.

OutRun 2 and 2SP are better representations of the Xbox architecture's capabilities.

 

[ihamoitc2005]

Outrun2?

Criterion said that they design the Burnouts around the PS2 yet program each console's version with a fully custom engine. The PS2 rev of parts 3 and Revenge have better post processing effects while the Xbox versions have a clearer and more stable graphics.

OutRun 2 and 2SP are better representations of the Xbox architecture's capabilities.

What is 2SP?

Also, maybe it is matter of taste, but I found outrun2 weaker than most top range xbox games. Positive is main car model, certain environment objects, appearance of water and draw-distance but compromise is LOD is very noticable, lighting/reflections on other cars not so impressive, and handling is very innaccurate represenation of real life. Also, a bit more cartoon style than Burnout, Forza, PGR2 no?

 

[Lazy8s]

OutRun2SP is an arcade update to OutRun2 subtitled Special Tours.

 

[London Geezer]

Did the PS2 version support 480p and whcih version had better 5.1 support?

Sorry for the late answer, but yes, the PS2 version supports 480p (even Burnout2 did, and bloody hell they look gorgeous, no stupid flickering and smearing and all those interlaced effects that are even more evident in a FAST 60fps game) and i'm pretty confident it only has Dolby Pro-Logic 2 which isn't "really" 5.1 sound. The Xbox version should be fully Dolby Digital 5.1, like most of its games.

 

[LunchBox]

Thanks everyone for the input

i really appreciate it!!!

i ended up buying the PS2 version...

because it was on sale at FRY's