BURNOUT PARADISE - PS3 VS 360

Burnout Paradise is already available at ETA for both PS3 and 360. But which one to buy if you have both a PS3 and a 360???

I bought the PS3 version because the game was made with the PS3 as the lead platform (the 360 version is a port). And apparently the PS3 version is better than the 360 version!

From an IGN review:

Burnout Paradise is an amazing technical feat and looks great on both systems. The absence of loading screens, the rock solid framerate, the detail on car models, and the sheer speed at which everything is rendered is a stunning achievement. That being said, there are some small but noticeable differences that make the PS3 the clear choice in this category. You'll notice that while colors seem a little more subdued on the PS3 (we were playing with identical screen brightness settings), there is generally a bit more detail in the environments, especially in town with lots of objects being rendered in a comparatively small area.

Likewise, the draw distance is a little cleaner and more distinct in the PS3 version. The 360 version also has a fair amount of pop-in, especially with distant objects. I also found cars in traffic would sometimes add-in a last layer of texture detail as I got closer to them in the 360 version. There's some pop-in in the PS3 version too, but generally speaking, it's much less noticeable, restricted to a tree or some bushes in the background. The PS3 had the slight edge in lighting effects in as well, with some interesting refraction or glint happening at almost all times on your car model, while the 360's lighting seems a little less pronounced.

While both versions of the game run at rock solid framerates, it did seem like the PS3's was a little bit faster, running silky smooth at high speeds. The 360 version is an admirable production but the framerate does seem slightly slower than the PS3's, with an occasional hitch at high speeds. This isn't something to be too concerned about as both version look and feel great at top speed, and most people probably won't ever see a difference unless switching back and forth on an HD monitor. Also, some people may actually prefer the overall look of the 360 version because colors seem to pop a little more brightly from the screen, but otherwise, the game is just a bit more detailed, smoother, and better lit on the PS3. Both versions really do look great, but the edge has to go to the PS3 here.

Also, the people in the neogaf forums all agree that the PS3 version is the superior version.

Absolutely, the PS3 version is pretty much accepted around here as the superior version, so it's not surprise that it's more popular on GAF.

By the way, BOTH versions (PS3 and 360) have achievements, if you're an achievement whore. The only thing the PS3 version DOESN'T have is custom soundtracks.

Otherwise, PS3 has the better version of Burnout Paradise, if you need to absolutely know which one is superior. Either way, whichever version pun, bali tia! It's fucking awesome! Played with Munky_Gaban just now and a bunch of other players from US, 8 players. NO LAG AT ALL!!