Skyrim Special Edition E3 2016 - Spriggan

How Skyrim’s PlayStation 4 remaster compares to the original on PC

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim originally came out in 2011 for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PC. Now, Bethesda has released a new Special Edition with improved graphics for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.

Of course, back in 2011, the PC version was easily the best way to go. The Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 were already aging consoles by then, and Skyrim on the PC had far more options designed for high-end rigs. Five years later, can a console version finally compete?

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Mike Minotti

Mike Minotti has been with GamesBeat since 2012, starting as an intern. Based near Youngstown, Ohio, he now manages GamesBeat's editorial team. He's also a prolific podcaster, appearing on multiple shows covering the gaming industry.