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Framerate is “significantly more important than resolution”, according to Xbox boss Phil Spencer.
In an interview with CVG, Spencer discussed the much-debated performance gap between the Xbox One and PS4.
“We have done a lot of work with our partners and we constantly evolve our development tools,” he said. “We announced that Destiny will have the same resolution and frame rate on Xbox One as PS4. There are a long list of games. Reaching parity with our partners has been important.”
Spencer then goes on to note his preference for framerate over resolution. “But in the end I don’t want it to be about a number, because 1080p isn’t some mythical, perfect resolution.
“Frame rate to me is significantly more important to gameplay than resolution and the mix of those two which brings the right art style and freedom, whether it’s on PlayStation or our platform.”
Spencer believes that it comes down to the individual game as to whether or not it should hit the 1080p/60 FPS target. “Clearly some genres like with racing sims like Forza, hitting 1080p/60 FPS is important. So there are certain genres where there’s an expectation, but there are also other genres where I’d rather use the cycles to put more effects on screen or better lighting. I’ve got to put the tools in the hands of developers.”
Spencer concludes by questioning whether or not ‘resolutiongate’ is a big issue to the wider gaming community. “That’s the first time I’ve been asked that question in months, and I always take how many times I get asked something as to how interesting it is to your readers.”
Source: computerandvideogames.com
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