We're still recovering from the shock of MLB The Show 21 not only launching on Xbox for the first time, but also joining Xbox Game Pass, although admittedly it looks like (as expected) the PlayStation 5 version performs the best.
This is according to an analysis by the experts over at Digital Foundry, who have found that the frame rate outside of gameplay is the biggest difference between the two, dropping slightly on Xbox Series X:
"Actual in-game action runs nigh-on locked at 60fps on PlayStation 5, and it's much the same on Series X - just a little less stable. However, it's in the games cutscenes (or 'presentations' rather) that San Diego Studio pushes graphics much harder. Frame-rate buckles on all machines and it's here that we see that Series X occasionally matches PS5, but more often drops harder - by a factor of around 9-11fps."
As for the visuals though, it's "basically identical". Both the Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 render the game at a native 2160p and look pretty much the same, while the Xbox Series S version renders at 1080p and runs around 2-3fps slower than the Xbox Series X version for the most part.
And notably, the Xbox One X version is better than the PlayStation 4 Pro version. Again, the visuals are largely the same at 1440p, but the frame rate in both gameplay and cutscenes is worse on PS4 Pro.
"Again, the differential can shift according to content but in the most challenging 'presentations', Xbox One X runs around 5-7fps faster than PS4 Pro. The difference compared to the new consoles is that the gameplay segments render consistently lower than 60fps. Mid 50s plays late 40s with a clear Xbox One X advantage."
"A leveller is available though: the options do allow you to drop resolution to 1080p, giving a result that looks very similar indeed to Xbox Series S..."
Some interesting results, then. It's not surprising that the PlayStation 5 version comes out on top, with the development team at Sony San Diego being new to the Xbox platform. That said, visuals and gameplay remain near-perfect on Xbox Series X, and the Series S and Xbox One X versions also perform comparatively well. Good news all around!
What are your thoughts on this MLB The Show 21 analysis? Let us know down in the comments below.
[source eurogamer.net]
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Looks identical to my untrained eye.
Given that Xbox Series X has more power ( better CPU ) ( better speed ram ) ( better and more teraflops )
So when does Xbox series x wants to run games better than ps5 ?
really It's a big question for me
Me or we are still waiting for an answer from team Xbox ???
@Richard-92
Optimisation, and developers not making full use of the toolkit 🥱
Also, if you're unaware of the games that do work better on the MS hardware, you haven't been paying attention 💩
@Richard-92
I imagine we'll see better results towards the end of the year.
Don't want to go on about SDK's all the time as an excuse, but that's what the issue is right now.
PS5 has a mature SDK that's similar to developing for PS4.
Series X/S has an SDK in its infancy that's completely different to developing for Xbox One.
Basically the SDK needs to improve, which it just has thankfully with the 'Agility SDK' and devs need to get used to it.
My thoughts? Hum, I had already decided not to buy. $70 dollars, couldn't see much light at the end of that tunnel.
@Trainer I got it on game pass. The graphics aren’t jaw dropping. The road to show progression is super slow from single a development. This is my first MLB the show so the gameplay works a little different then super mega baseball. So far before updates I like super mega baseball.
I had played it on PS for years and don’t really notice a difference on Series X.
Gameplay is great but Road to The Show mode is Cyber Punk pull it off the PS store level broken. They tied it to another online mode Diamond Dynasty which nobody asked for and leveling up is completely nerfed without purchasing perks/equipment with stubs. Also you can’t complete missions because it is broken. SDS has said they will patch several issues with it.
AND the ***** brought over their $69.99 price tag, as well. It's on gamepass, I know, but out of curiosity, I checked to see how much. $70 on the series'.
Digital foundry the king of mountains out of mole hills. I hardly ever actually notice anything they are on on about.
That doesn't surprise me one bit, Wouldn't be surprised if Sony told them to hold back the Xbox version..
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