We pit the Xbox 360 versions of both games head to head in a graphics deathmatch.
The wait is nearly over - Rainbow Six Vegas 2 is just around the corner. And to celebrate we thought we'd go back and see how the game's graphics compare with 2006's superb original. The result? We've come up with an exclusive video comparison for your eyes only.
In an interview with VideoGamer.com last month, Vegas 2 designer Philippe Therien told us that in many respects the game is a directors cut of the first game. "The graphic quality is what we intended in the first place, now that we've really had time to work on it and optimise," he said.
AdvertisementHowever, some gamers have said that Vegas 2 is no more than an expansion for Vegas 1, or Vegas 1.5. Now you can find out for yourselves with our exclusive Rainbow Six Vegas VERSUS Rainbow 6 Vegas 2 graphics comparison video.
For the purposes of this feature, we've compared the Xbox 360 versions of both games. For what it's worth, we reckon that Vegas 2's character models, faces and environment textures are much improved, but overall there isn't a massive difference. The original Rainbow Six Vegas was always one of the Xbox 360's better looking games, especially when played on a high definition TV.
You can expect a full video preview of the game later this week, as well as a review very soon.
Rainbow Six Vegas 2 will be out on Xbox 360, PS3 and PC sometime in March. Until then, you can check out our extensive coverage, including previews, gameplay footage and screens, over at our Rainbow Six Vegas 2 gamepage.
Netmind wrote at 15:55 on 04 March 2008
Had to be the 360 version you "pit" together.
wyp100 wrote at 16:06 on 04 March 2008
Since Ubisoft hasn't currently provided us with access to the PS3 version of the game, we can't compare the PS3 versions.
Netmind wrote at 16:23 on 04 March 2008
Is this gonna happen then? Please do one if the gfx is better on the PS3 then the 360! :)
wyp100 wrote at 17:04 on 04 March 2008
We're certainly working on it!
Bloodstorm wrote at 17:06 on 04 March 2008
While you played Vegas 2......did you encounter that damn frequent crashing that went on in the original? I remember everyones used to crash every few map on the xbox 360 version.
NinetiesKid wrote at 17:11 on 04 March 2008
That never happened to me... Maybe they patched it or something after a while?
Bloodstorm wrote at 19:18 on 04 March 2008
Nope, happened to me the other night, it only seems to happen when too much is going on screen.
Wido wrote at 19:48 on 04 March 2008
Nothing happened to me on RB: Vegas on the 360. I am looking forward to Vegas 2, but Army of Two is standing in the way of it. Unless RB would be a benefit than your questions would be good.