PS4 Versus PC

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Ok, not sure if this is the right forum but thought I would share some feedback with others that maybe wanting to get a PS4 that currently play on a PC.

Right off the bat a few problems. If you want to play on a PS4 with a keyboard like a PC, you will hate it. Seems PS4 is plagued with Keyboard and high delay problems. You will notice right away that going from a PC to a PlayStation will throw off your timings. Everything done from the keyboard including typing is delayed by a 1/4 second which is annoying. Controller seems to be fine. Sony support says they don't have formally certified keyboards and some delay is expected during play.

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In terms of graphics quality compared to PC. Same. I am running a AMD Radeon HD 7900 single card (which is old now) and no difference in quality of the game during normal play. However when you go into CT for example and start fighting KB, the PC is far more smoother. The screen is choppy on the PS4. It cant seem to handle too much going on. And before you ask, its not lag from the internet. Had 2 accounts logged into same fight. PC was fine, PS4 choppy. My bandwidth is 50MB Down and 15MB up just in case your thinking that.

So problems so far with PS4 compared to PC:
1. Lag in keyboard response
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)

Good thing about PS4 is its smaller than the PC and generates far less heat so far. But it does crank up the fan which is loud but the TV sound overpowers that.

Will keep playing to see what else there is.

[TeaTimeBear]

Why would you downgrade to a 4? If I was mainly on PC my only reason for going to console would be the exclusives. But that's if I even like them to begin with.

[samnas]

Are you using wired or wireless keyboard?

[MageBlack]

Try playing with a controller and only having keyboard in for typing. Its how I play on the PC and on my PS3. No lag from unsupported devices this way, at least not where it matters most. After playing this MMO on a controller, I cant go back to mouse and keyboard. Tried playing Jak and Daxter: the MMO (oops sorry, meant Wildstar) and all i wanted to do was use a controller with the same setup FFXIV has. I don't expect everyone to like it but at least give it an honest try (couple days of play) before people knock it. I do endgame content just fine.

Slower load times, compared to what style of computer and processor (what are you using for a PC to compare to the PS4)?

PS4 is only running a 1.6ghz processor and 8 gig RAM. Keep that in mind with your comparisons.

[NyneAlexander]

Why would you downgrade to a 4? If I was mainly on PC my only reason for going to console would be the exclusives. But that's if I even like them to begin with.

I was recently playing in a hotel on a work trip. And it sucked :/

[Jon_00]

PC is always going to be better than the PS4. That's a fact.

I play on the PS4 and it's fine... Controller works fine and the framerate and graphics are fine too. Everything is fine.

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So I still love to play my PC but my expectations for the PS4 was high due to all the hype. So I decided to try it out. Saw the video that showed the PS3, PS4 and PC graphics for FFXIV and said oh PC and PS4 look the same. But the keyboard is the biggest problem for me. I just cant believe that a slow Keyboard is acceptable to Sony. Either way, this is just for some information. I will still use both.

On the keyboard, I was using Wired. Gonna try wireless today.

[Mogi]

Choppy graphics sorry but id have to disagree i play on ps4 and i never get slow down on st or any Choppy looking graphics :P

[Eekiki]

On this point...

3. Slower Load Times compared to PC (Probably HDD in PS4 versus SSD in PC)

...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.