

Sure, while these developers haven't been able to massage 1080p/60fps out of the PlayStation 4 hardware, they do apply some nifty post-processing effects to soften the blow. Better than The Order: 1886, and better than Metal Gear Solid V.

It's the best looking game on PS4, full stop. From the smoke effects to the lifelike detail of the weapons and environments, it's the DICE artists who designed these levels that emerge victorious, not the platform holders. In fact, when I was streaming it earlier this week, many viewers asked if I was playing the PC version. But Battlefront looks absolutely stunning on the PlayStation 4. You'd be forgiven for assuming that, because I thought the same thing. You'd think that after years of evaluating high-end PC graphics hardware, I'd be pretty jaded about console graphics. Star Wars: Battlefront Looks Stunning On PS4 You know those console enthusiasts who constantly insist that playing on a console is just a more streamlined and smoother experience? They're not exactly making that up. Now, in stark contrast, the process of obtaining and playing the Battlefront beta on my PS4: (Thankfully absent was the need to also update a browser plugin, ala Battlefield 4.).SUCCESS! Ok, let's hit that "Play" button again. "Origin is offline." Hmm, my WiFi is connected. Hey it's from Origin! "The game you pre-ordered is finally here!" Weird, I didn't pre-order it, but I'm thankful I can download the Beta now! The craggy rocks on Sullust and the snow-covered terrain of Hoth look achingly beautiful here, and it's arguably the best looking PC game of all time. Meanwhile if you're playing on PC the sky's the limit, with resolution support up to an ultra-crisp 4K. While the highlight of their piece is undeniably the fanboy meltdown that occurs in the comments section, they offer up some level-headed analysis that's worth the read. Microsoft's latest hardware only aspires to previous-generation performance with a paltry 720p (1280 x 720). Specifically, Sony's console runs the game at 900p (1600 x 900) while Digital Foundry has already crunched the pixels and found them to be lacking on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. The Star Wars: Battlefront Beta launched this week, and you know what that means! It's time to incite the console war and summon the #PCMasterRace evangelists by comparing the graphical fidelity of DICE's shooter across PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.
