The evolution of PlayStation graphics, from the PS1 to the PS4

[Medza]

It's amazing how quickly the technology has evolved over the years, and with every generation we always thought that it was the best and nothing could top it, yet every time it got better and better.

 

[Oberon]

The exact same vid already posted in PS4 section here:
http://ps4forum.com/32-playstation-...e-have-come-since-ps1.html?highlight=graphics

 

[robbiepayne97]

I really do miss the cheesy graphics of the PlayStation 1. It is my childhood and I'm proud of it.

 

[SpaceTiger]

I really do miss the cheesy graphics of the PlayStation 1. It is my childhood and I'm proud of it.

I believe those cheesy graphics gave the PSX and PS2 a lot of personality that I didn't pick up from PS3 or PS4. Plus the PSX had Sega Attitude coming in. While it was the baby of consoles at the time, it still had that "cooler kid in 4th grade who has an X in their name and still rocked his Los Angeles Raiders bomber, light up British Knights, and rat tail into 1996" vibe going.

Basically PSX was the nWo of the 5th generation. It came in and said "We're taking over!" and it did.

 

[Montagh]

Those PS1 graphics always bring a bit of nostalgia back for me. PS1 was one of my first consoles. It's what got me hooked on my favorite hobby. To see how far the Playstation has come in such a short time is nothing short of astounding.

 

[FosterTXT]

I am excited to see what kind of graphics the PlatStation 4 will bring us. One thing to remember though is that the graphics really don't matter if the game itself sucks. I would prefer a game with decent graphics and a good storyline any day.

 

[firelily99]

Technology has improved at lightening speed in a very short time and the Play Station is no exception. What I thought were the greatest graphics ever with PS1 seems almost prehistoric now with PS4.

 

[gamerteabwoi]

I wont lie the more that the years go by and the more that technology advances is the more I see how these video game companies are able to make video games look more and more real as the years go by. I am really leaning toward buying a PS4 more than the Xbox one because honestly the more that I look at the capabilities of the PS4 the more that I see that the console is exactly what I have been looking for in a video game console.

 

[jbeavis100]

The difference is incredible, We've come a long way and I can only imagine whats going to be possible in the next few years on the PS4 and PC.

 

[tysovsky]

Honestly, I don't see much difference between PS3 and PS4 graphics. Obviously it exists but it's not as big a gap as PS1 vs PS2 or PS2 vs PS3.

 

[Haymansafc]

As I've said in the past, graphics aren't hugely important to me when it comes to gaming. I would much rather have excellent gameplay with dated visuals over something very highly polished in that department, but linear to play... Unfortunately in my opinion, far too much emphasis has actually gone into graphics in recent years rather than giving gamers genuine freedom of movement around a map.

I've seen what I feel is the largest leaps forward in gaming during my time. There was a huge leap from my old Atari STE (well, it was actually my brother's), to my Sega Megadrive. Then another huge step forward from that to the original Playstation - the first real console to offer regular 3D environments. The PS2 was a much more refined/polished version of that and the PS3 brought considerably better clarity amd lighting effects to what you were looking at.

To be honest, it's getting to the stage now where I don't see how much further it can go barring virtual reality. Many regulars here will know I've yet to purchase a PS4 and my experience of it's games so far has been based solely watching games on YouTube. I'm the first to accept it's not exactly the best way to view such things but even when I put it in the 1080P setting, there's only one game so far where I think I may have seen an improvement.

Of course as and when I do finally get one, that view may very well change. However I'll probably stick my neck on the line now and say the step forward I'll witness won't be anywhere near as large as what I've seen over the last 25 years or so. Probably more like a 'shuffle' rather than a step...

 

[Ciel]

Honestly, I don't see much difference between PS3 and PS4 graphics. Obviously it exists but it's not as big a gap as PS1 vs PS2 or PS2 vs PS3.

When you actually pick up and play game on the PS4 you will notice it.

 

[Sekelani]

My first console was the. " golden China". Then a swag then a PlayStation. I'll
Never forget those days. I use to love it.

 

[ChadMorgan1]

The evolution of the graphics is the reason that I will always have an affinity for PS products, especially PS3 and PS4. The graphics are just so breath taking. I mean, the graphics are so intense that they have to warn you on certain games that staring at the screen too long can cause you to have seizures. We have come a long way since the days of Atari and those ping pong game consoles and the paddles of yesteryear. I hate to see what the future will bring. Next thing will be home based programs where you can make your own games.