PC vs PS3 vs PS4

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12-03-2013, 01:18 AM
Ehayte

PC vs PS3 vs PS4

Hi guys,

Just saw on Target's website that they are shipping out PS4 copies of FFXIV:ARR on 12/31/13 (whhaaatt?!?? ikr?). Has there been any comparisons or anything done on latency in 8 mans with PS3 vs PC? I noticed that if I wasn't hitting Spirits Within immediately on a high voltage, it would start to get sketchy whether or not the animation time was going to allow for an actual silence (not to say I missed often - no flames!) - I play on PS3.

Does anyone have experience on both PC and PS3 to be able to speak to if it would be worth it for me to get a PC copy and see if my 1yr old laptop could handle FFXIV? Or is that just on the server end? Part Deux, has there been any chatter about the PS4 version being any better than the PS3 version on that issue?

Also, any other glaring advantages of PC over PS3 in raiding content? The Xhotbar thing is manageable for me, I have it set up well enough to work without me attributing that a "disadvantage" tag.

Thank you!
12-03-2013, 01:22 AM
Maqaqa

Im pretty sure your 1 year old laptop can run the game, the game can run on even older machines.
On PC you can use TS/mumble/ventrilo.
No idea about everything else.
12-03-2013, 01:23 AM
Baci

On the next Live Letter they will Talk more about the PS4 version of FFXIV
12-03-2013, 01:26 AM
Ehayte

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Originally Posted by Maqaqa

Im pretty sure your 1 year old laptop can run the game, the game can run on even older machines.
On PC you can use TS/mumble/ventrilo.
No idea about everything else.

Yeah I have my lap top sitting on my coffee table and have all of them, mostly use vent.

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Originally Posted by Baci

On the next Live Letter they will Talk more about the PS4 version of FFXIV

Awesome! I'll be interested to see if they will address anything about the latency issues.
12-03-2013, 01:47 AM
SirTaint

I have PC and PS3 version.

PC version is far superior. Doing FATEs on PS3 is terrible during busy times, FATEs will be over before the mobs even load on your screen.

The HUD options and layouts are far superior on PC. CS and zones take too long to load on PS3 as well.
12-03-2013, 02:02 AM
Ehayte

Quote:

Originally Posted by SirTaint

I have PC and PS3 version.

PC version is far superior. Doing FATEs on PS3 is terrible during busy times, FATEs will be over before the mobs even load on your screen.

The HUD options and layouts are far superior on PC. CS and zones take too long to load on PS3 as well.

Thanks! I very much enjoy playing on my couch, but its probably worth the 15-30 bucks to at least check it out on my laptop.
12-03-2013, 02:10 AM
SirTaint

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Originally Posted by Ehayte

Thanks! I very much enjoy playing on my couch, but its probably worth the 15-30 bucks to at least check it out on my laptop.

You could always hook your PC/Laptop up to the TV and play on the couch. You'll have to tone the Resolution down and bump the font size etc depending on your setup.
12-03-2013, 02:15 AM
Masenken

The ps4 will likely look as good as any pc out at now with none of the limitations of the ps3. I love playing on my ps3, and I'll be that much happier once I get a ps4
12-03-2013, 02:31 AM
TaneshimaPopura

Not sure if PS4 people can focustarget. But that is one thing I find most troublesome for people who play PS3 and can't focustarget on Twintania. 2nd thing is Voice Chat programs.
12-03-2013, 04:16 AM
Hanabira

i doubt that ps4 date is accurate since they said they werent doing ps4 beta until feb. but as was said, ps4 version will be pc version with a controller.
12-03-2013, 04:38 AM
SirTaint

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Originally Posted by TaneshimaPopura

Not sure if PS4 people can focustarget. But that is one thing I find most troublesome for people who play PS3 and can't focustarget on Twintania. 2nd thing is Voice Chat programs.

They are adding Focus Target with 2.1
12-03-2013, 04:49 AM
EasymodeX

Since this is the tank board ... it's very difficult for PS3 / PC controller players to move away from the boss while throwing Shield Lobs (e.g. spin jumping while running away).
12-03-2013, 05:08 AM
Mikedizzy

Yeah...PS4 Beta test is not until Feb 22nd (I think it is the 22nd) so how could they ship the FINAL game at the end of December...they can't...that info has to be wrong. PS4 should look even more amazing because it is built to handle everything so much better and just like a PC we would all hope or at least very...very close to PC. I do not know what the graphic difference will look like...I wish I knew someone know that had it for PC so that I could compare.
12-03-2013, 05:23 AM
Ehayte

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Originally Posted by EasymodeX

Since this is the tank board ... it's very difficult for PS3 / PC controller players to move away from the boss while throwing Shield Lobs (e.g. spin jumping while running away).

Just turn on auto-face target and you will spin to throw your shield without skipping a beat...you don't even need to jump.

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Originally Posted by Mikedizzy

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Yeeaaahhh - That was my deal with all the sarcastic "?!"s in the OP : D I have heard March '14.

Anywho, I think PS3 looks fine, I'm not a huge graphics person. My concern is solely rooted in my issue with: I hit Spirits Within...I hold my breath...Spirits Within starts animating....I hold my breath....Spirits Within hits....I hold my breath...High Voltage kills everyone. Damnit. When I watch YouTube vids of PC players I think I can perceive a noticeable difference, but I wanted to see if anyone had made the switch or anything to let me know for sure.
12-03-2013, 07:01 AM
Giantbane

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Originally Posted by Ehayte

Just turn on auto-face target and you will spin to throw your shield without skipping a beat...you don't even need to jump.

Legacy movement helps too.

But yea, it's actually very easy to run around while spamming shield lob/tomahawk with the controller (PC or PS3).
12-04-2013, 01:36 AM
whiskeybravo

My PS4 is collecting dust until FF14 comes out on it.. Lol
12-04-2013, 02:02 AM
saber_alter

Quote:

Originally Posted by EasymodeX

Since this is the tank board ... it's very difficult for PS3 / PC controller players to move away from the boss while throwing Shield Lobs (e.g. spin jumping while running away).

turn on legacy movement and auto face target. i have no trouble doing this.
12-04-2013, 02:58 AM
Crimess

Wrong part of the forum
12-04-2013, 03:41 AM
Ehayte

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Originally Posted by Crimess

Wrong part of the forum

Apologies my OP was unclear - I was looking for the opinion I would value most on the matter, from the perspective of a tank. Meaning, what advantages does PC have over PS3 for tanking specifically? i.e. being able to walk backwards, button mapping, latency on specific mechanics, etc.
12-04-2013, 09:57 AM
nostrade

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Originally Posted by SirTaint

I have PC and PS3 version.

PC version is far superior. Doing FATEs on PS3 is terrible during busy times, FATEs will be over before the mobs even load on your screen.

The HUD options and layouts are far superior on PC. CS and zones take too long to load on PS3 as well.

use ssd on your ps3, helps a lot
12-04-2013, 10:02 AM
Maku

Quote:

Originally Posted by EasymodeX

Since this is the tank board ... it's very difficult for PS3 / PC controller players to move away from the boss while throwing Shield Lobs (e.g. spin jumping while running away).

I actually find it easier to do with controller on my PC. Right now I DPS with Controller and Heal with Keyboard/Mouse. I just started leveling up a tank and cannot decide if I will do it controller style or keyboard/mouse style. When you have to back peddle to get out of an AoE I just can't move as swiftly as I do with controller so I have been tankings with Controller for now and having no issues with your above statement.
12-04-2013, 10:51 AM
mr_wazzabi

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Originally Posted by Masenken

The ps4 will likely look as good as any pc out at now with none of the limitations of the ps3. I love playing on my ps3, and I'll be that much happier once I get a ps4

Something about playing final fantasy makes me want to stick to the playstation. I always played final fantasy on the playstations. The only issue with the ps3 is fates at peak times. All of the dungeons run with no problem. Can't wait for ps4.
12-04-2013, 11:01 AM
Ed_N_Ants

If the ps4 Plays FF 14 like it plays assassins creed it... Lag will not exist... The map for assassins creed is huge graphics are so amazing people think I am watching a movie when they come in the house... I'll keep you posted on it's launch, just kinda worried about the Beta hop cause they said if you upgrade to the ps4 version you can't use the ps3 version so if it is bugged like it was for ps3 version i may be up shit's creek without a game to play... o.0