videogame comparison: 30 vs 60 fps - can you really see the difference?

[Paul2]

well, can you tell a difference on which is 30 fps and which is 60fps?  Make sure to watch it in at least 720p@60fps to get 60 fps playback.  lower resolution than 720p doesn't have the 60fps option though...

I think i actually got the answer wrong on which is 30 fps and which is 60 fps.  I am not sure how did that person manage to capture 30 fps and 60 fps video of the exact same scenes and actions in that videogame.  Maybe that person captures it in 60 fps, then down-converts it to 30 fps for one of the split screens while leaving the other half split screen intact as 60 fps.

Anyway, because my laptop got some sort of virus that slowdown my CPUs somewhat that when i watch this video at 1080p @ 60 fps, i get constant frame drops that was another reason why i couldn't tell the difference between 30 fps and 60 fps.  another reason is the video compression quality on 60 fps is more severe than the one at 30 fps.  this is really noticeable when there are lots of actions and camera movements going on.

i was able to view this at 60fps for 720p with little frame drop here and there.  made me wish my laptop didn't get any viruses.

Is it possible to make a poll on this?  i still don't know how to make a poll though.

Here is the link to where that video comparison came from:

http://gamrconnect.vgchartz.com/thread.php?id=213878&page=1

btw, i am not a member of that forums or that site but i do frequent that site to read about videogames news and to see how many units did the videogames hardware and software are sold.  i just happened to see the forums link and i click on the topic to view it.

[Titan]

My computer for some reason was slowing down with the video. But 30 vs 60 fps does make a difference. It definitely looks a hell of a lot smoother, lol.

Oh, to add a poll, there's an option next to reply that says "Add Poll". Attached a picture for your reference.

[Paul2]

thanks titan.  the option to add a poll is there all along but i didn't see it.  now i do.  i think i have gone cross eyes, lol.

[Paul2]

so, did any of you voted yet?  i haven't voted either but i am going to vote now.

the strange thing about playing that video in 60fps, you need click on that youtube link's logo to go directly to youtube's page for it to give you the 720p @ 60fps or 1080p @ 60fps options.

[Titan]

I'm gonna say right. Looks smoother.

[Paul2]

so far only you and me voted.  i think you are correct that right is 60fps.  it does looks smoother.

[Dmadman72]

I can't really see a difference myself. This did how ever ignite a new interest in Shadows of Mordor. It is one of those "some day" games I bought but haven't got around to playing yet. 

[Paul2]

how about the gif video i posted above?  can you see a difference?  i got that gif video from that link from the first post.

[Dmadman72]

Maybe you should have posted that in the beginning? That is noticeable 

[Paul2]

glad that you can see a difference.  maybe i should have posted in the beginning but that time i thought it would be better after everyone voted on the video before i posted the gif video.