Prior to the release of Fallout 4 , there were reports that the game had frame rate problems on PlayStation 4 .

But as it turns out, the PS4 version actually appears to be the better-performing version when compared to the Xbox One iteration (even if the differences are minor).

Digital Foundry compared the two versions and found that Bethesda's latest blockbuster runs at 1080p and "usually" manages to hit 30 frames per second on both consoles. But the Xbox One version is at a "tangible disadvantage" due to the occasional stutter that might be due to problems with the console scheduling data from the hard-drive at speed:

"Entering new areas can see second-long pauses, and even switching weapons sometimes causes problems. Matching runs to the gates of Diamond City shows Xbox One dropping to a record 0fps (zero) while PS4 turns the same corner at 28fps."

Now, this may not be an issue for some gamers and almost certainly won't cripple their enjoyment of an obviously top-quality product. Even so, it does seem clear that when such comparisons have been conducted this generation, the PS4 version ends up performing better more often than not.

Another reason why Sony's console has a significant lead right now…?

Related Game(s): Fallout 4

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Shauneepeak
Shauneepeak
7 years ago

Wonder if it's the eSRAM this is the exact issue websites were worried of when Microsoft added it. While ridiculously fast it can only buffer a small amount at a time and if a developer doesn't learn to work with it it can create essentially a traffic jam if they attempt to use it but program inefficiently.

TrueAssassin86x
TrueAssassin86x
7 years ago

Lol at runs "fine" lets forget about the framerate drops then and the bugs.

LimitedVertigo
LimitedVertigo
7 years ago

Have you even played the game? I'm 6hrs into the game and I've yet to experience anything below 60fps and the game has only crashed twice.

Jawknee
Jawknee
7 years ago

He hasn't. He likes to trash games he hasn't played or has only played for 20 minutes.

Are you playing on PC Limited?


Last edited by Jawknee on 11/11/2015 3:37:05 PM

TrueAssassin86x
TrueAssassin86x
7 years ago

I have played the game look up my psnprofile TrueAssassin86x 😉
And besides how about all the issues reported before release.

TrueAssassin86x
TrueAssassin86x
7 years ago

http : //gamercards.exophase.com/psn/user/TrueAssassin86x/

LimitedVertigo
LimitedVertigo
7 years ago

Jawk,

Yeah, I'm playing on PC. Games like this play better (for me at least) on PC. I'm addicted to the settlement building feature. I see myself spending hours just on this.

Temjin001
Temjin001
7 years ago

PC is the way I'd want to go for this one too LV. Bethesda games work and feel better there. It also doesn't seem to take much horse power to get it running at a good clip, according to testing sites.
My PS4 rental of the game failed to come yesterday so I haven't had a chance to play it. And today's Veteran's Day… so yea. you know. no mail. Oh well. Bless the Veteran's hearts.

Anyhow, I just want to feel it, touch it, smell it for the time being until I decide to play it on PC for reals.

(snickers at "has only crashed twice" comment)


Last edited by Temjin001 on 11/11/2015 8:19:44 PM

WorldEndsWithMe
WorldEndsWithMe
7 years ago

No gameplay frames tripping me up and no crashing in FO4 PS4 but background side ditties do have sputter and reset which you almost can't get past in an open world bigger than 32 miles.


Last edited by WorldEndsWithMe on 11/12/2015 9:12:17 AM

telly
telly
7 years ago

Ran around the Commonwealth for a few hours last night, ran really well. The character models definitely leave something to be desired by the world looks utterly fantastic, very smooth, no technical hiccups I could find. The moment you exit the vault, it's like "oh man, I am back in Bethesda's universe." Hope everyone's having as much fun as I am!


Last edited by telly on 11/11/2015 12:07:20 PM

LimitedVertigo
LimitedVertigo
7 years ago

Going on 4 hours of sleep because of this game. I can only imagine World has yet to sleep. I've spent way too much time on the crafting.

WorldEndsWithMe
WorldEndsWithMe
7 years ago

LV I had to stop so I could get to work but I tell you I didn't sleep well and it's all I'm thinking of now!

The CEO
The CEO
7 years ago

Go to Goodneighbor. The area leading to it chugs pretty bad at times. 10 to 15 FPS lol. Still a blast to play.

Temjin001
Temjin001
7 years ago

Funny, seeing that Bethesda started and developed the game first around XO's specification.

WorldEndsWithMe
WorldEndsWithMe
7 years ago

What bugs me is that the Boston things "Debunked" when it was all true anyhow.

Akuma_
Akuma_
7 years ago

I do see frame rate drops during sequences that have lots of things happening at once. I was in a huge firefight with a band of Raiders in some town and there were molotov's and grenades and what have you being thrown everywhere and it did slow down to what felt like about 15 fps.

Didn't spoil the fun, just the only thing I've noticed.

Shauneepeak
Shauneepeak
4 years ago

Wonder if it&#39s the eSRAM this is the exact issue websites were worried of when Microsoft added it. While ridiculously fast it can only buffer a small amount at a time and if a developer doesn&#39t learn to work with it it can create essentially a traffic jam if they attempt to use it but program inefficiently.

LimitedVertigo
LimitedVertigo
4 years ago

Jawk,

Yeah, I&#39m playing on PC. Games like this play better (for me at least) on PC. I&#39m addicted to the settlement building feature. I see myself spending hours just on this.

WorldEndsWithMe
WorldEndsWithMe
4 years ago

What bugs me is that the Boston things "Debunked" when it was all true anyhow.

TrueAssassin86x
TrueAssassin86x
4 years ago

http : //gamercards.exophase.com/psn/user/TrueAssassin86x/

telly
telly
4 years ago

Ran around the Commonwealth for a few hours last night, ran really well. The character models definitely leave something to be desired by the world looks utterly fantastic, very smooth, no technical hiccups I could find. The moment you exit the vault, it&#39s like "oh man, I am back in Bethesda&#39s universe." Hope everyone&#39s having as much fun as I am!

Last edited by telly on 11/11/2015 12:07:20 PM

Temjin001
Temjin001
4 years ago

PC is the way I&#39d want to go for this one too LV. Bethesda games work and feel better there. It also doesn&#39t seem to take much horse power to get it running at a good clip, according to testing sites.
My PS4 rental of the game failed to come yesterday so I haven&#39t had a chance to play it. And today&#39s Veteran&#39s Day… so yea. you know. no mail. Oh well. Bless the Veteran&#39s hearts.

Anyhow, I just want to feel it, touch it, smell it for the time being until I decide to play it on PC for reals.

(snickers at "has only crashed twice" comment)

Last edited by Temjin001 on 11/11/2015 8:19:44 PM

Temjin001
Temjin001
4 years ago

Funny, seeing that Bethesda started and developed the game first around XO&#39s specification.

The CEO
The CEO
4 years ago

Go to Goodneighbor. The area leading to it chugs pretty bad at times. 10 to 15 FPS lol. Still a blast to play.

Akuma_
Akuma_
4 years ago

I do see frame rate drops during sequences that have lots of things happening at once. I was in a huge firefight with a band of Raiders in some town and there were molotov&#39s and grenades and what have you being thrown everywhere and it did slow down to what felt like about 15 fps.

Didn&#39t spoil the fun, just the only thing I&#39ve noticed.

WorldEndsWithMe
WorldEndsWithMe
4 years ago

LV I had to stop so I could get to work but I tell you I didn&#39t sleep well and it&#39s all I&#39m thinking of now!

WorldEndsWithMe
WorldEndsWithMe
4 years ago

No gameplay frames tripping me up and no crashing in FO4 PS4 but background side ditties do have sputter and reset which you almost can&#39t get past in an open world bigger than 32 miles.

Last edited by WorldEndsWithMe on 11/12/2015 9:12:17 AM

Jawknee
Jawknee
4 years ago

He hasn&#39t. He likes to trash games he hasn&#39t played or has only played for 20 minutes.

Are you playing on PC Limited?

Last edited by Jawknee on 11/11/2015 3:37:05 PM

LimitedVertigo
LimitedVertigo
4 years ago

Have you even played the game? I&#39m 6hrs into the game and I&#39ve yet to experience anything below 60fps and the game has only crashed twice.

LimitedVertigo
LimitedVertigo
4 years ago

Going on 4 hours of sleep because of this game. I can only imagine World has yet to sleep. I&#39ve spent way too much time on the crafting.

TrueAssassin86x
TrueAssassin86x
4 years ago

I have played the game look up my psnprofile TrueAssassin86x 😉
And besides how about all the issues reported before release.

TrueAssassin86x
TrueAssassin86x
4 years ago

Lol at runs "fine" lets forget about the framerate drops then and the bugs.