PS4 Pro Is An ‘Impressive’ Piece of Hardware But Hardly A Revolution – Escape from Tarkov Dev

The PS4 Pro is not a game changer, they reckon.

[iTechHeads]

No one said it was.

[RpgSama]

Yeah, exactly, it's the PS4.5, these sites are treating it as a if it was the launch of a new console generation, don't know what were they expecting on top of impressive, which is a lot.

[GrubsterBeater]

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"PS4 Pro: Top 10 reasons why we feel lied to about things we expected that they never said it would be."

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[krypt1983]

It's because everybody is comparing it to scorpio thats why, it's a pointless box period ..

[DeeBeers]

I did. And my opinion carries weight. Bad news for the industry and Playstation.

[100_SavAGe]

How's it bad news for PlayStation huh? When you can see what sony's first party studios can achieve on the standard ps4 let alone what they will be able to achieve on the PS4 pro will be amazing nonetheless

[NXSwitch]

More red for Sony.

[trooper_]

Sure, whatever you day. Sony's making profits. Get used to it.

[rainslacker]

When have you ever said anything PS was a revolution?

I call BS on your comment.

[NXSwitch]

You all were preaching it was from the very start so don't even.

[Muzikguy]

No. you obviously have a bad track record of following events. "You all" is wrong and "very start" is wrong. Most knew it would NOT be a revolutionary upgrade. I don't know why anyone would even want that every 4 years.

[rainslacker]

Most people seemed very much against the idea of mid-gen upgrades, and while most have come to accept it, I don't think anyone really considers it a revolution. I see more Xbox fans excited for some vague hardware specs set to release well into the future than I see PS fans thinking that PS4 will be any kind of revolution. Sony isn't promoting it as a revolution. MS is promoting Scorpio as some sort of revolution based on their reveal trailer with devs pretty much saying it is. Most PS gamers just consider it a more powerful console to play PS4 games on.

The only thing revolutionary about it is the new paradigm it brings to console releases and how the software is made for mid-gen hardware upgrades....which themselves have been done in the past and mostly failed. That said, it's just a paradigm of a constant cross-gen port mentality, which is far from revolutionary.

[AngelicIceDiamond]

It was clear from the very start its a mid gen upgrade and not suppose to be "revolutionary"

[Muzikguy]

No kidding. I don't understand why some people or the media are trying to make things out to be what they aren't. Nobody expected a mid gen upgrade to be a revolution. Hell, people even say with a new generation that THAT'S not a revolution....

Too many idiots with a voice

[NXSwitch]

Stop adding to it then.

[Muzikguy]

Adding to what? You don't like what I have to say, maybe you're one of those I'm talking about. If you're paying attention, which it doesn't seem like you are, I'm referring to these sites that nitpick sh!t for a story.

[The 10th Rider]

I don't think it was even conceived as a mid-gen upgrade. It only makes sense to make use of the new graphics card architecture, and while they're at it they may as well throw is HDR and 4K streaming capability. Thus the PS4pro was born.

[Starman69]

Indeed!!. I cant wait to play a better version of a console i already love 😍

[ArchangelMike]

All I want it to do is increase the resolution of VR games. If there is even a 10% improvement in resolution, then I'm all in with that revolution :)

[Aenea]

Well, the resolution isn't going to change, it's fixed for PSVR, but they can do way better anti-aliasing and do more graphical improvements with the Pro making sure you notice it less!

[Whirlwind_Fanfare_08]

Sounds like y'all don't listen well! Sony very well said it's a mid-gen upgrade, not revolutionary. SMH

[Muzikguy]

They were holding onto that story all this time just to complain about it when the PSVR got released lol

[Whirlwind_Fanfare_08]

Just sad!

[NXSwitch]

Nah Sony preaching it was going to take the other 2 consoles down. The only thing its taking down is gamers with its motion sickness!

[Muzikguy]

Sony didn't preach this. It was people jumping to conclusions because of what is going on in the gaming world.

[rainslacker]

Care to cite sources?

Sony hasn't said they intend to take the other consoles down with PSVR, they say it's its own platform that's supplimental.

Sony hasn't even gone on at length about PS4P being any kind of major revolution or advancement. They've been rather modest in saying that it's just an enhancement to the current gen.

MS on the other hand in it's reveal of Scorpio had devs gushing about how revolutionary the power was for them to be able to "realize their vision". MS has been much more vocal about how Scorpio is some sort of revolution to the console paradigm. When it's essentially the same thing, and the only thing revolutionary about it as of right now is more power.

Sony didn't need a new more powerful console to take the other two down. They were doing just fine with the stock PS4, and likely would have continued to do so without the PS4P, because until the PS4P releases, and eventually the Scorpio, it's still the most capable console on the market.

[Salooh]

As everyone mentioned here, pro is the same gen, it is just an enhanced ps4. It is not aiming to replace the original ps4, it is only for those who want it.

I also disagree, pro is opening a door to new necessary options in consoles. It let you choose the mode you want(60 fps or ultra setting.etc). It provide new features in mid gen like HDR, 4k gaming, sata 3 which means much faster loadings and boot up, greater experience in vr..etc

This step is very important to those who wanted more than the ps4, what's even great about it is that it is still cheap lol..

[Muzikguy]

I agree with all that, even the cheap part. Many won't because any money is too much money, but nobody works for free. I want to get a Pro and a new tv so bad right now. Might just have to take my card to Best Buy and make that plunge.

[Tussin187]

I know what you mean. I have the Pro preordered but now I want a TV. I bought a 4k last year during Black Friday but it's non HDR. Now I want another with it. If there is a cheap one then I might be joining you in your thoughts.

[NXSwitch]

You want it so bad then gtfoh & get a better job & buy the damn piece of S already.

[Muzikguy]

Hey Todd-the-asshole, why don't YOU gtfoh. I'm trying to have a civil conversation here with reflection on the subject at hand. You however are being a dipsh!t with nothing to say except rude remarks towards me. Maybe a better job would solve the issue, maybe not. Maybe I don't have as much time to invest in gaming. Maybe my job causes that. Maybe I have kids. Maybe, just maybe, you don't know what you're talking about.

And too, if you think it's a "piece of S" why are you here talking down to me because I want one? Go play your system of choice

[GameHead85]

Hey toddenpeon, what's your problem? Why can't you just talk with people on here about the subjects/articles?

This is the internet anyway, starting fights on here is totally pussified.

[NXSwitch]

Run along now BOY, temps are calling you!

[Muzikguy]

You're right, they are! It's beautiful outside!! 😁

[Randostar]

Pretty sure Sony came out and said this at the reveal. It's not ment to be like a new console, just a upgrade to the regular ps4.

[Gamist2dot0]

Sigh, Gamingbolt is at it again...

[Pancit_Canton]

Did you notice that it's from some random developer that you probably never heard off. lol

[corroios]

I think they should change the title for Scorpio, because that console comes in one year and not in a couple of weeks.

[sk8ofmnd]

I honestly cant wait to see what devs can do with the ps4pro after having a year hands on experience. Is anyone impressed that theres already the amount of support already? Sony is pushing real hard for support. It will be amazing if most 3rd party devs were on board by the time scorpio launches. I have a 4ktv and honestly id be fine if the pro only did 1080p 60fps at high settings... so anything better than that is icing on top of the cake.

Anyone else in here getting the pro and what game are you most excited for?

My local gs has 24 preorders. Im stoked and hope they do a midnight launch.

[Tussin187]

My thoughts exactly.

[XXanderXX]

Interesting, good read

[mogwaii]

Nor wasit meant to be,

[snoopgg]

I still only have a ps3, so a ps4 pro and 4k tv will be an upgrade for me. I can't wait.

[KakashiHotake]

PS4 Pro is gonna be cool. No it's not PS5 but games will still look amazing on the machine. I think it's worth the money especially if you use your original PS4 for trade in value.

[sk8ofmnd]

Agreed, i sold my ps4 when gamestop offered 200$ cash... I was like... You evil mother fuckerss. Take my day one ps4 😣... Annnd i just put that $ towards the pro. Shit man let me tell you its been a long 3 months of not playing any ps4 games but i think in the end i made the smart decision

[kraenk12]

It's true. PSVR AND PSPro are the game changer.

[LamerTamer]

It is too bad Sony didn't make the Pro more powerful. Come next year the Scorpio will crush it in power.

[Elda]

With the same 3 to 4 exclusive games.

[Ristul]

That can be played on PC.

[lalagideon]

That's an entire piece based on a one-sentence quote. No data, just a general, evaluative statement. Awful.

[XtreemGamer]

And looks like even now people haven't watched the sony event yet every xbox fanboy criticizing it. Sony SAID that the PS4 Pro is just the PS4 with upgraded specs for higher res/more detail/higher fps/hdr. Nothing more. Thats maybe the only 100% difference? Duh...

[Master of Unlocking]

"the PS4 Pro remains weak. Or weaker than the competition, at any rate."

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And unlike what gamingbolt is doing, I'm not speculating and posting snaps of games that aren't released yet.
For a supposed "weak" hardware, it seems to me the PS4 obliterates the competition by quite a mile in terms of graphics. Even on high-end PCs you'd be hard-pressed to find games that look like that. Oh, I get it, by competition they mean that "project scorpio" I suppose? But where is that "project scorpio"? Can it be bought at retailers right now? What are the games that are shipping alongside it, uh? Yeah, didn't think so.

[Muzikguy]

Wow those screens look amazing!! Why am I even sitting on that fence again?! Oh that's right, my newborn son lol. Sure would be nice to know which games those were 😊 I need to get me a Pro!

[rainslacker]

By competition this dev probably means PC, since that's where they release their games. In light of PC gaming, and the ability to upgrade or what not, I'd imagine it's not a revolution, because it's been pretty standard fare to provide such things on PC for years now. Sometimes with GB, you can't hold the dev accountable for trying to dismiss a particular console in the way that the headlines imply, because often times, the quotes are innocuous or taken well out of context.

Gamingbolt is obviously referring to Scorpio, or at least trying to downplay PS4P, because that's what they do, and they live off the salty sweat that showers them from between MS legs.

I honestly don't know why devs talk to GB. they have a bad habit and reputation of making devs looked biased and putting words into their mouths.

[King_Lothric]

Looks like this developer did not watch the PS4 Pro reveal and has no clue it is a mid gen console premium optional device. It was never in mind to be a new generation console. The name says it all. PS4 but Pro.

[Deeke]

In terms of its Polaris-grade GPU, it IS revolutionary insofar as it'll be the most powerful console to date, and offers a tremendous push towards true "next-gen" console gaming.

Compared to older GPU tech, Polaris is a big game-changer in itself. But console-makers have to make some concessions and scale it back for compatibility's sake.

Polaris might not be a huge game-changer for PCs, but it's pretty big for consoles...and I think Vega APU/SoC's will make even more of a dramatic impact on console gaming.

[Shineon]

ps4 pro is the real playstation 4

[WellyUK]

PS Pro is F ing pointless for me as MP gamer.

[Aenea]

That's ok buddy!

It isn't pointless for me as an MP player! Why? Well, for example Battlefield 1 in 1080p with better shadows, lighting and AA, or on a 4k TV even in a much higher resolution!

Are you forgetting that it's only the framerate CAP that can't change between PS4 and Pro for MP?

[WellyUK]

yes therefore it's pointless. Frame rate is the biggest factor in FPS MP games and if it wont increase with the pro then no point. Buying a pro so the game can look a little bit better and still run at the same fps. As i said. Pointless and the visual upgrades are going to be minor. Better off saving for either a PC or a Scorpio.

[Aenea]

1080p not better than 900p?

What did you expect? A game with a locked fps of 30 on the PS4 and on the Pro a locked 60? That's not gonna happen....

[WellyUK]

why? your paying for better hardware... Is that NOT the point? Better Performance AND visual?

You don't buy a better graphics card to not get any performance gain...

[rainslacker]

The reason why is because it supposedly puts an unfair advantage for those who have the higher frame rate.

I understand why that would make it pointless for you, but it's more about parity and fairness for the actual user base than anything else. About the only improvements that can be made is to graphics and resolution, without compromising that balance.

I'm not really sure how much veracity there is to the 30 vs 60 fps debate, but I don't play much MP and never really cared about frame rate so long as it remains steady. I guess I'm one of those rare people that can adapt my game play techniques to varying frame rates like we do in SP games from one to the other.

[Aenea]

No more (or less) frame drops? Higher resolution? More graphical effects? Those are not performance gains?

[Tross]

Does it need to be revolutionary? It's an upgrade for people who's want it while not making current PS4 owners feel shafted. I'm pretty sure it doesn't need to be revolutionary to be successful, and we'll see just how out of touch these sensationalist sites are when November hits.

[DivineAssault]

Not supposed to be revolutionary.. Im hoping next gen is a huge step forward because this gen didnt offer anything new.. Great games n all but there was no spice to it i guess.. PS1 had a CD player and opened the doors for 3D games to the masses.. PS2 offered online, a dvd player and better graphics.. PS3 offered Bluray and HD and steady online play.. PS4 same... PS5 needs more than just UHD