In an earlier article we already compared screenshots from the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita version of Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA X. With the footage from the PlayStation 4 version of Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA X that SEGA of Japan provided yesterday, we can now compare how both versions of the game look in motion. It should be noted though that the PS4 version is very much a work in progress, so none of what we see is final. In fact, as I’ll point out in this article later on, some changes have already been made to the game compared to the original screenshots.
It’s not entirely surprising to see SEGA use “Cyber Rock Jam” to showcase the PS4 version. It’s arguably the most impressive song in the game, featuring a lot of dynamic camera work, lighting effects and three characters on stage, each of them playing an instrument. I’ve made a new video which shows the entire medley, alternating between the PlayStation 4 version (from a video recently released by SEGA) and the PlayStation Vita version (which I recorded from a PlayStation TV). I must note that the quality of the footage for the PlayStation 4 version isn’t the best, since I had to use the already compressed video from SEGA rather than an uncompressed source (which I did have for the PlayStation TV version). However, it’s still good enough to highlight the differences between both versions.
Without further ado, here’s the video comparing both versions:
We talked about the more obvious differences before, such as the 1080P resolution on the PS4 version. But one thing I’ve really noticed about the PlayStation 4 version in the video here is that the bloom effect is far less pronounced, and that some lightning effects appear to be missing. I’m not sure if the latter is what contributes to the PS4 version appearing a bit too dark, which makes some of the details and elements on the stage difficult to discern. It’s also possible changes were made to the color levels during the editing of the video.
We’ll compare the PS4 version to the PS Vita one with some more screenshots below, but first let’s take a look at the changes in the recent PS4 video compared to the original PS4 screenshots of the game.
Screenshot Comparison: PS4 Old Versus PS4 New
On the left we have the original screenshots of the PS4 version which SEGA released some time ago. The screenshot to the right was taken from the recent video of the PS4 version, so the quality isn’t optimal. It does, however, highlight an interesting difference. In the new video, we can see all surrounding objects are now being reflected in the floor. Something that we don’t see in the original screenshot.
Screenshot Comparisons: PS4 Versus PS Vita
Here we take another look at the difference between the PS4 version and the PS Vita version. The following are screenshots showing the same scenes in both versions of the game.
The difference in the bloom effect is perhaps most noticeable on the glowsticks. Additionally, the stage lights in the PS4 version are a lot more difficult to see on the PS4 version at the moment. In this medley, the lighting on the stage often changes color, and on the PS Vita version this really changes the mood of the scene. In the PS4 version, the difference in color feels less pronounced. As a result, the PS Vita version delivers a “warmer” image in terms of colors.
I hope we’ll still see more tweaks to the lighting in the PS4 version to replicate the presentation of the original PS Vita version a bit more. But as noted above, this is clearly still work in progress. With dynamics shadows, 1080P resolution and 60fps, along with additional effects such as reflections on some surfaces, the PS4 version is certainly set to make a considerable leap forward in terms of presentation.
Which version do you prefer at the moment? Feel free to let us know in the comments!
Looks sharper…um…That’s all the difference between versions.
There’s a bit more to it than that, as I explained in the article. But the resolution increase and the 60fps are indeed the main difference between the two versions.
I bought the PS Vita version: the differences in graphics is aren’t enough to overcome the benefits of portability.