PS4 Versus PC

[xtro]

On this point...

...I can tell you that load times on a PS4 with an SSD are noticeably faster than my PC which is also equipped with a SSD.

Darn right about the keyboard, though. The delay is so bad it causes me to screw up typing my password when logging in unless I type it r e a l s l o w.

Did you upgrade and put a SSD in there? That would be nice if possible.

[Kayo]

Heh, how can people play with a KB on PS4? Do you have some desk set up in front of your couch? I even tried the coffee table but that got uncomfortable after about 10 minutes. I have a wireless KB I use for typing but there is no way I can actually play with it unless its on my desk, but then I may as well just play on PC.

[Bixby]

Yeah, I wouldn't want to ever use KB/mouse controls on the PS4. The whole point is to be able to lie down on the couch!

On the keyboard lag, I suspect it's that the PS4 just doesn't push a lot of power through its USB ports, and some keyboards are hungrier than others. I've got a backlit USB keyboard, and when I hook that up to the PS4, life is terrible. But my wireless keyboard and mouse work just fine, no lag at all. If you've got a USB hub with its own power source, it might be worth trying to put that between the keyboard and the PS4 and see what happens.

[16bitBounty]

Haven't noticed any problems with keyboards on ps4. We use an old Razer Deathstalker that we saved after switching to blackwidows. I play on PC and I think it runs better on the ps4.

[ruskie]

I don't play with a keyboard other than to type. I do notice some typing delay at times on the keyboard... something that wasn't an issue on the PS3 so certainly something that could be improved - probably eventually will be and I'm using a small alphabumeric only 10eur keyboard with it(don't need more to chat).

Only FPS tanking I've seen is S rankso and Behe and Odin fates really. CT and ST have been smooth so far as have other instances.

[Mjollnir]

I use the cheapest Logitech wired keyboard with my PS4 (the K120) - there's no delay for me, never has been. Pretty sure that the majority of PS4 users use it just for the chatlog and don't attach a mouse (you have the controller touchpad for cursor purposes). The dualshock controller interface for PS4 is pretty awesome, so if you're moving to PS4 from PC, abandon your mouse/keyboard combo and learn to use a controller.

The auto-uploads of screenshots to social media and the built-in streaming on the PS4 are great. On the downside, it's a total bitch when PSN maintenance means you can't log in, but this only happens rarely.

I played 1.0 and ARR on PC up until the start of this year when I got my PS4. I only play on PC if I'm away from home and have my laptop, but even now that hardly happens as I use the PSVita remote play feature (although it's a bit crap due to connection issues - as long as you're not doing group content you're fine...)

[Edli]

The only reason one would consider moving from PC to PS4 is if they played on a laptop. It's a small box with meh hardware inside. It got hyped only because it's a bit more powerful than Xbox which is not saying much.

Big letdown these consoles were this time.

[Keoeson]

1. Lag in keyboard response

PS4 is meant to be played with a controller, you cannot expect the same flexibility, otherwise you'll be disappointed sooner or later.

2. Choppy graphics when in battles with large number of players in area.
3. Slower Load Times compared to PC (Probably HDD in PS4 versus SSD in PC)

This is not exactly a fair comparison, I've put a hybrid HDD in my PS4 and I can barely tell a difference (maybe a second slower) when switching areas compared to my PC with a SSD. It will also help with loading needed assets faster during fights.

[Morzy]

2. Choppy graphics when in battles with large number of players in area.

This is really undeniable. But the fact is there are just so many people during things like Odin, Behemoth and S ranks that I wouldn't be surprised if a PC will get choppy, too.. And that doesn't bother me because the choppiness is only exclusive to these specific conditions. I don't find any issue in CT or ST on my PS4 but that's just me and who knows maybe I don't notice anything.

The keyboard issue is also correct. I never noticed it but I do get the slow response. It's something I've gotten used to.

[Maero]

The only reason one would consider moving from PC to PS4 is if they played on a laptop. It's a small box with meh hardware inside. It got hyped only because it's a bit more powerful than Xbox which is not saying much.

Big letdown these consoles were this time.

lol, xbox one for the most part chokes at running games at 980p 32fps because of the hardware were as PS4 has no problem running games at full 1080 and 60 fps
Sure just a little more powerful., lol

Anyhow the discussion was not about consoles anyhow, myself i have never had issues running a keyboard either using a logitech wireless keyboard.
And do i get delays in the game? The odd times but know for a fact this is server not hardware issues