PS4 pro

For the gpu their backwards compatibility makes sense but not when it comes to the cpu as the software talks to the cpu the same way it just would be faster and improve frame rates. The pro is basically a ps4 with another ps4 gpu bolted on with a cpu that is the same as before only higher clock speed not much different from overclocking a cpu.

 

apparently you know better than Sony ... sarcasm aside, it would work for the most games just fine and it would help where CPU is a bottleneck, but as platform holder you want to be 100% sure that nothing will break.

 

I never said I know better than Sony. I'm just going by all the PCs out there running many different processors and clock speeds likewise with the Xbox one with the s model having a higher cpu clock speed than the launch models. It wouldn't cause any compatibility issues it's just Sony being Sony.

 

If that's so easy, despite all platforms running different OS and different low level optimizations why not just enable unaltered Assetto Corsa code to run on PS4 Pro? instant win ... oh wait I forgot, that's hard work and other platforms will suffer .

I don't know how much work it is and you don't know how much work it is. I'm here to support demand for PS4 Pro patch, that's all. Peace out.

 

I said it was easy as they don't have to add support for a higher clocked cpu the support is already there..... Supporting the gpu is a different matter. I'm all for supporting the ps4 pro too just not until the game has been updated and features added that's missing, just like I would expect them to support Xbox Scorpio too once it releases

 

Rumour of boost mode...

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/d...de-makes-standard-ps4-games-run-more-smoothly

It would make the purchase for me more likely that is for sure...

 

Yup, it can surely help AC to stick to 60 fps

 

Wonder if it offers any other boosts than framerate. Saw some rumours about extra AA and downsampling (for 1080p TV's) at system level.

Whatever the case, a nice free update.

 

It's honestly well worth it for the performance and image quality improvements in supported titles. Especially so as devs are now designing games from the off with Pro in mind.

 

Anyone with a pro and 4.5 beta that can comment?

Edit: looks like it's making pretty big differences in several games. One can only assume this should help Assetto keep 60fps

 

YES!! Looks like big improvements.

 

Scaff's 60 fps stream, framerate stability looks great

 

Well, I've been gaming on the PRO with the new FW since it went live and it's a definite improvement. It's mainly noticeable in a full grid ai race... no slow down/ stutters with boost enabled.

Here's a quick video i did yesterday, recorded with a Elgato HD60 @ 1080P / 60fps so the quality is much better then a captured stream.

 

What about dust? Does it still cause a big framerate drop?

 

Digital Foundry investigates boost mode...

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/d...de-tested-a-game-changer-for-unpatched-titles

Sounds good for AC

 

Well, from the above video, you already knew that 'eh.

 

Nope not watched it

 

Hopefully the great word of mouth Assetto Corsa is getting from Boost Mode convinces Kunos to deliver a Pro patch.

Obviously, it adds to their workload. But when you are selling this title as a service, with plenty of DLC, you'll generate many more sales with a Pro optimised AC.

 

imo at this point it is not necessary, AC with the boost runs at perfect 60 fps,

 

But there are still major gains to be made in image quality and effects. Assetto Corsa isn't operating in a vacuum. There's a huge amount of competition due out this year, all of which will take major advantage of the Pro.

I assume Kunos not only wishes to retain customers and sell more DLC, but also sell many more copies to new customers.