PC vs PS4 (Only for those who have tried both)

[⚜ Rᴇᴠ.Ɨ.ᴠᴇЯ ⚜]

I wanted to know which one I should get. I know the PC will probably have better graphics, but is the difference that big? Also, is the difference in FPS that big too (for those who have played on both platforms)?

The reason I wanted the PS4 version is because I spend most of my day working in front of a computer and sometimes I just want to layback on a couch and play a game in front of a big screen. If the difference is that big, I'll resort to the PC version I suppose.

[CoolingGibbon]

I haven't played the PS4 version (so apologies if my response doesn't count) but I can tell you that it's underwhelming compared to the PC version especially if you are used to playing games at 60FPS, since the PS4 version runs it at 30FPS.

But if you want the best of both worlds (PC fidelity with couch comfort), you'd might want to get yourself a Steam Link for around 50$ and stream the game from your PC to your TV. That way you'd not have to choose and can have both.

[BlazeRomulus]

You can play this game comfortably with a controller on PC too ^_^, it's what I do, but the PS4 version is not that bad, just graphically inferiour.

Edit: The fps is also locked at 30 on consoles. Not a deal breaker, but something to consider at least.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9piWjUUKU0s

[Vault Boy]

30 fps VS +60 FPS is a game changer. No doubt about the version you should get.
also, the loading screens on console are a joke.

[Zinny9000]

I've played on both. I highly recommend getting the PC version. Night and day difference in terms of performance. That's assuming your PC has the specs to play at the high levels. Trying the PS4 version after playing on my PC (for poops and giggles), it was like playing a flip book.

[Xarathox]

I'd recommend the PC version soley on the fact that consoles are unreliable as ♥♥♥♥.

[Simple Man]

Have a mate that has 2 and 3 on console, altho i think its an xbox and not PS, but he bought W3 on console on release, and recently bought W3 for PC during summer sales after he played some at my house.

Kept mentioning things like draw distance that on console is apparently a bit too short and the environment draws infront of your face (making reference to some buildings outside novigrad just popping in), and "smooth..smooth..so smooth" i guessing from the 60 fps.

You seem keen on getting the console version, then you should get that. Plus, if you don't own a gaming rig, then console becomes all the better, all the settings are already moderated to achieve 30 fps without worries.

[AR-NewRecruit]

PC
1. 60fps
2. Better graphics (depends on your system)
3. Can play with controller
4. Plug your PC into the TV if it's that necessary, if not, stream it with some hardware.
5. Mods...

[GhostyBoi69]

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I wanted to know which one I should get. I know the PC will probably have better graphics, but is the difference that big? Also, is the difference in FPS that big too (for those who have played on both platforms)?

The reason I wanted the PS4 version is because I spend most of my day working in front of a computer and sometimes I just want to layback on a couch and play a game in front of a big screen. If the difference is that big, I'll resort to the PC version I suppose.

I originally purchased The Witcher 3 on ps4 (when it first released in 2015). As long as you are ok with 30 fps and a graphically downgrade (with longer load times), then the ps4 version is fine. I had some performance issues in certain weather conditions and biomes, but it was fine the rest of the time. The pc version obviously has the better graphics, framerate, and controller options (having the choice between xbox controller, ps4 dualshock, or kb+m).