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  • vetmin
    Pro
    • Sep 2019
    • 955

    #61
    Re: Graphics comparison: 2K23 vs 2K25

    Originally posted by krakdol
    This comparison is idiotic. 2k16 pic you posted is ultra sharp, the 2k23 ones are a bit blurry and the 2k25 ones are ultra blurry, removing all the details.

    So of course if you compare sharp pics of the past with ultra blurry pics of today, you'll prefer the sharp pics...

    When you play it, the graphics are actually ultra sharp (like the 2k16 one but nothing like the others). Use good quality images in every comparison and you'll see how superior the 2k25 pic is, especially compared to 2k16.

    If you mean video game graphics haven't been progressing significantly for a few years though, it's true, I agree with that. It's caused by diminishing returns.
    I mean, here's that 2K16 screenshot with a 2K23 one of equal resolution (though I can't find a lossless screenshot), and I'd still take the older lighting any day of the week. I only intended to compare the overall aesthetics of old-gen vs. new-gen lighting.
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    • AIRJ23
      MVP
      • Apr 2021
      • 2804

      #62
      Re: Graphics comparison: 2K23 vs 2K25

      Originally posted by krakdol
      This comparison is idiotic. 2k16 pic you posted is ultra sharp, the 2k23 ones are a bit blurry and the 2k25 ones are ultra blurry, removing all the details.

      So of course if you compare sharp pics of the past with ultra blurry pics of today, you'll prefer the sharp pics...

      When you play it, the graphics are actually ultra sharp (like the 2k16 one but nothing like the others). Use good quality images in every comparison and you'll see how superior the 2k25 pic is, especially compared to 2k16.

      If you mean video game graphics haven't been progressing significantly for a few years though, it's true, I agree with that. It's caused by diminishing returns.
      Nah those are really representative of how the games look. 16 court lighting is simply more dazzling and warmer.

      And the pics I posted are all YT screenshots so equally blurry.

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      • Pray_iv_m3rcy
        Rookie
        • Jun 2020
        • 185

        #63
        Re: Graphics comparison: 2K23 vs 2K25

        I'm satisfied with the lighting, jersey physics, and textures in the game right now. Only big issue for me are the player body types.

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        • EccentricMeat
          MVP
          • Aug 2011
          • 3242

          #64
          Re: Graphics comparison: 2K23 vs 2K25

          Originally posted by AIRJ23
          Yeah I definitely don’t think PC won’t apply here since I’m sure it’s gonna look better than new gen consoles.

          These new gen consoles honestly have been the most underwhelming of any console jump that I can remember. Not seeing the revolutionary graphics I thought I would.

          That’s because this was the first 4K console generation. And with consoles tending to equal high end PC hardware 3 years prior to release, we’re basically using 2017 PCs to push 4K graphics. There’s just very little power left to drive any other graphical improvements. And that issue just compounds when you realize cross-gen games need to work on the Xbox Series S.

          We’ll see how the “PS5 Pro” changes things, but if Xbox doesn’t release comparable hardware then we still won’t see a graphical leap on cross-gen games.
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          • MiracleMet718
            Pro
            • Apr 2016
            • 2092

            #65
            Re: Graphics comparison: 2K23 vs 2K25

            Originally posted by EccentricMeat
            That’s because this was the first 4K console generation. And with consoles tending to equal high end PC hardware 3 years prior to release, we’re basically using 2017 PCs to push 4K graphics. There’s just very little power left to drive any other graphical improvements. And that issue just compounds when you realize cross-gen games need to work on the Xbox Series S.

            We’ll see how the “PS5 Pro” changes things, but if Xbox doesn’t release comparable hardware then we still won’t see a graphical leap on cross-gen games.
            Not to mention that it was a huge jump going from 8-bit to 16-bit to 64-bit and so on. As graphics have gotten better, the graphical differences from generation to generation becomes less and less while the power used for the other aspects of the console increase.

            The last real drastic graphical changes were from PS2/XBox to PS3/X360. We’re never going to see a jump like that again.

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            • scottyp180
              MVP
              • Jun 2007
              • 2211

              #66
              Re: Graphics comparison: 2K23 vs 2K25

              Originally posted by EccentricMeat
              That’s because this was the first 4K console generation. And with consoles tending to equal high end PC hardware 3 years prior to release, we’re basically using 2017 PCs to push 4K graphics. There’s just very little power left to drive any other graphical improvements. And that issue just compounds when you realize cross-gen games need to work on the Xbox Series S.

              We’ll see how the “PS5 Pro” changes things, but if Xbox doesn’t release comparable hardware then we still won’t see a graphical leap on cross-gen games.
              People have to remember that 2k is a native 4K 60fps game. There aren't a whole lot of games on current consoles doing native 4K at a locked 60fps. A lot of games upscale or use dynamic resolution. That does limit how much they can push the hardware. It would be interesting to see what 2K could do if they lower resolution a little in order to improve other aspects of the visuals.

              In terms of the consoles in general, they weren't fully prepared for newer technologies and how demanding they are. For example, Unreal 5 is capable of near photorealistic graphics but, on console, the native resolutions for those games are sometimes sub-1080p upscaled to 4k which severely impacts how impressive those games can look.

              Originally posted by desouza7
              Not to mention that it was a huge jump going from 8-bit to 16-bit to 64-bit and so on. As graphics have gotten better, the graphical differences from generation to generation becomes less and less while the power used for the other aspects of the console increase.

              The last real drastic graphical changes were from PS2/XBox to PS3/X360. We’re never going to see a jump like that again.
              It's nearly impossible for modern consoles to be both cutting edge and affordable. The hardware could have been more powerful but that's going to push the cost to $600+, which is going to be a tough sell for a lot of people.
              Last edited by scottyp180; 08-29-2024, 02:41 PM.

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              • EccentricMeat
                MVP
                • Aug 2011
                • 3242

                #67
                Re: Graphics comparison: 2K23 vs 2K25

                I think frame generation (and other FSR/DLSS tech) is going to be a massive boom to console gaming, similar to how much of a game changer it can be on PC. Even with the most expensive GPU available, many games need frame generation just to reach 4K 60FPS with the highest graphical settings, so consoles not having access to such tech while devs are essentially propped up by DLSS on PC, it’s just a bad combination for the gaming industry. Once consoles can even the playing field as far as running on the same tech as PC, console graphics should see a noticeable leap.
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                • m29a
                  Rookie
                  • Aug 2011
                  • 368

                  #68
                  Re: Graphics comparison: 2K23 vs 2K25

                  The reason this gen graphics jump has been underwhelming is because all the power went towards native 4k, which developers are learning is wasteful in terms of resources for the masses of average users playing on TVs from several feet away.

                  The jump would've been more noticable if they ran 1440p with dynamic upscaling to 4K (can still look really crisp) and used the leftover power for +lighting and +asset quality.

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                  • AIRJ23
                    MVP
                    • Apr 2021
                    • 2804

                    #69
                    Re: Graphics comparison: 2K23 vs 2K25

                    4K is pretty much a gimmick to me and it’s a shame this generation wasted so much resource on it. I have a Series S and play games regularly on my friend’s PS5 and I genuinely can barely tell a difference. S and X games are often also interchangeable in graphics. The difference is there but it’s so minor and nearly unnoticeable especially playing from my bed on a basic 50 inch TV.

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                    • MiracleMet718
                      Pro
                      • Apr 2016
                      • 2092

                      #70
                      Re: Graphics comparison: 2K23 vs 2K25

                      Originally posted by AIRJ23
                      4K is pretty much a gimmick to me and it’s a shame this generation wasted so much resource on it. I have a Series S and play games regularly on my friend’s PS5 and I genuinely can barely tell a difference. S and X games are often also interchangeable in graphics. The difference is there but it’s so minor and nearly unnoticeable especially playing from my bed on a basic 50 inch TV.
                      That’s because you are using an S. I have both the S and the X and the X looks miles better on a high end 4KTV. The TV also makes a huge difference as well. My older 4KTV looks ok, but the newer LG I purchased makes the X looks amazing.

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                      • jd@os
                        Roster Editor
                        • Jul 2007
                        • 3717

                        #71
                        Re: Graphics comparison: 2K23 vs 2K25

                        Originally posted by desouza7
                        That’s because you are using an S. I have both the S and the X and the X looks miles better on a high end 4KTV. The TV also makes a huge difference as well. My older 4KTV looks ok, but the newer LG I purchased makes the X looks amazing.
                        What model LG do you have desouza?

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                        • MiracleMet718
                          Pro
                          • Apr 2016
                          • 2092

                          #72
                          Re: Graphics comparison: 2K23 vs 2K25

                          Originally posted by jd@os
                          What model LG do you have desouza?
                          LG C2. 2k24 looks solid on it (2k23 looks a little better), but plenty of other games look great on it with the series X and way better than they do on my Series S.

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                          • TarHeelPhenom
                            All Star
                            • Jul 2002
                            • 7120

                            #73
                            Re: Graphics comparison: 2K23 vs 2K25

                            Originally posted by desouza7
                            LG C2. 2k24 looks solid on it (2k23 looks a little better), but plenty of other games look great on it with the series X and way better than they do on my Series S.
                            Same setup as you. Agree with all you've said.
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                            • The 24th Letter
                              ERA
                              • Oct 2007
                              • 39373

                              #74
                              Graphics comparison: 2K23 vs 2K25

                              I have the C2, got the C3 for the family room…

                              Love my LGs

                              Having a TV/ monitor that can take advantage of all the features and power the XSX puts out makes all the difference.


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                              Last edited by The 24th Letter; 08-31-2024, 08:27 PM.

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                              • micole
                                Rookie
                                • Nov 2014
                                • 309

                                #75
                                Re: Graphics comparison: 2K23 vs 2K25

                                Originally posted by The 24th Letter
                                I have the C2, got the C3 for the family room…

                                Love my LGs

                                Having a TV/ monitor that can take advantage of all the features and power the XSX puts out makes all the difference.


                                Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
                                Same here I have 65” C2 I tell people at work I recommend the LG C2-C3 series best for gaming especially on the Series X

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