Regarding BioShock widescreen problem (pics inc)

HookeyStreet · Aug 21, 2007, 01:30 PM

In response to wazzledoozle's post: http://forums.techpowerup.com/showth...594#post433594

Here are some screens taken from the XBOX360 'full version' of the game (all screens taken at the exact same loading point):

Settings: XBOX360 @ standard (full screen) / 32" Sony CRT @ 4:3 (full screen)

Settings: XBOX360 @ widescreen / 32" Sony CRT @ 16:9 (widescreen)

You can clearly see that the widescreen setting offers nothing extra to the 'field of vision' horizontally. Yet the fullscreen setting displays more at the top and bottom of the screen.

So basically, its better to play the game in fullscreen (even on a widescreen TV)

Sasqui · Aug 21, 2007, 01:55 PM

Bad news - good info. I'm intersted to see if the same holds true for the PC on a WS. Tonight, I'll try it at 1600x1200 and 1920x1200 (assuming it's supported).

@ Hookey - thanks.

zekrahminator · Aug 21, 2007, 02:22 PM

I think they're just trying to level the playing field on multiplayer. Widescreen gamers DO have a slight advantage against normal-screen gamers (slightly better FOV). I have to say, while I do feel a bit low-balled...it's a fair move, all things considered.

Dippyskoodlez · Aug 21, 2007, 03:19 PM

I love it.

All you people bitching at me for revealing why devs use this method.

Who's laughing now?

wazzledoozle · Aug 21, 2007, 03:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zekrahminator

I think they're just trying to level the playing field on multiplayer. Widescreen gamers DO have a slight advantage against normal-screen gamers (slightly better FOV). I have to say, while I do feel a bit low-balled...it's a fair move, all things considered.

In this setup, widescreen gamers would be at a disadvantage due to the top and bottom being chopped off.

But its doesnt matter, because Bioshock is single-player ONLY!

DaMulta · Aug 21, 2007, 03:40 PM

AT LEAST everything doesnt look like a oval shape......

InnocentCriminal · Aug 21, 2007, 03:45 PM

Widescreen gaming is the way forward, if they have the same mentality as EA on widescreen, why include it in the game? Silly buggers - I want my 16:10 - don't care what all you jealous, 4:3 asshats think. Screw you all off. 4:3 is so old school.

Dippyskoodlez · Aug 21, 2007, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by InnocentCriminal

Widescreen gaming is the way forward, if they have the same mentality as EA on widescreen, why include it in the game? Silly buggers - I want my 16:10 - don't care what all you jealous, 4:3 asshats think. Screw you all off. 4:3 is so old school.

Us 4:3 people don't care.

We'll just flash your avatar back at you and laugh

cdawall · Aug 21, 2007, 03:52 PM

its worked for centuries i dont see it going away anytime soon my and my 5:4 LCD works just fine

Aug 21, 2007, 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaMulta

AT LEAST everything doesnt look like a oval shape......

Like it does in Prey....

InnocentCriminal · Aug 21, 2007, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dippyskoodlez

Us 4:3 people don't care.

Then why waste your time, spitting out your pointless opinion? I don't care that it works for you, I only care that it's not working properly for me.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dippyskoodlez

We'll just flash your avatar back at you and laugh

I'm the one laughing, I can see more on my screen than you can... obviously not in Bioshock - D'OH! >.<

Ketxxx · Aug 21, 2007, 04:00 PM

I dont see widescreen truely coming into a level playinf field until everyone owns a widescreen... which could take some years to happen. Hell even I dont own a widescreen, why? because I really dont give two shits about widescreen.

cdawall · Aug 21, 2007, 04:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by InnocentCriminal

Then why waste your time, spitting out your pointless opinion? I don't care that it works for you, I only care that it's not working properly for me.

I'm the one laughing, I can see more on my screen than you can... obviously not in Bioshock - D'OH! >.<

not really us 4:3 peeps have higher res monitors than you 16:9/10 peeps 1600X1200 how bout 2048X1536?

Sasqui · Aug 21, 2007, 04:11 PM

I've got a widescreen at home and work... like it better than your narrow feild of view old school CRT loving Commodore 64 freak equipment.

Seriously... I hope they patch it. Widescreen rocks! (But only if it's 1920x1200 or more).

cdawall · Aug 21, 2007, 04:13 PM

commodore 64 has its own fan site

http://www.c64.com/

InnocentCriminal · Aug 21, 2007, 04:25 PM

Just had it dawned on me... 'debating' over screen aspect ratios. Welcome to the world geeks live in. Must admit, it is amusing. Meh, my widescreen monitor is the best thing I've ever bought.

HookeyStreet · Aug 21, 2007, 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sasqui

Bad news - good info. I'm intersted to see if the same holds true for the PC on a WS. Tonight, I'll try it at 1600x1200 and 1920x1200 (assuming it's supported).

@ Hookey - thanks.

Your welcome, Im just sorry its bad news Im helping to spread

The game still

by the way

Kreij · Aug 21, 2007, 04:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdawall

not really us 4:3 peeps have higher res monitors than you 16:9/10 peeps 1600X1200 how bout 2048X1536?

My widescreen is 2560x1600

Dippyskoodlez · Aug 21, 2007, 04:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by InnocentCriminal

I'm the one laughing, I can see more on my screen than you can... obviously not in Bioshock - D'OH! >.<

*points to sig*

*points to specs*

I have both.

zekrahminator · Aug 21, 2007, 04:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wazzledoozle

In this setup, widescreen gamers would be at a disadvantage due to the top and bottom being chopped off.

But its doesnt matter, because Bioshock is single-player ONLY!

...Oh

.

Well then, I take what I said back. Bioshock needs REAL wide-screen support.

InnocentCriminal · Aug 21, 2007, 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dippyskoodlez

*points to sig*

*points to specs*

I have both.

Touché!

Aguiar · Aug 21, 2007, 06:03 PM

Look for the patches...allready out.Maybe theyre the answer for your prey....and stop

like litlle children.

InnocentCriminal · Aug 21, 2007, 08:03 PM

tigger · Aug 22, 2007, 11:23 PM

widescreen fix for demo,here-

http://forums.2kgames.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5927

FOR DEMO ONLY

file is less than 11kb dl

Aug 21, 2007, 01:30 PM	#1
HookeyStreet Eat, sleep, game! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Great Yarmouth, England Posts: 5,321 (1.67/day) Thanks: 614 Thanked 530 Times in 430 Posts	Regarding BioShock widescreen problem (pics inc) In response to wazzledoozle's post: http://forums.techpowerup.com/showth...594#post433594 Here are some screens taken from the XBOX360 'full version' of the game (all screens taken at the exact same loading point): Settings: XBOX360 @ standard (full screen) / 32" Sony CRT @ 4:3 (full screen) Settings: XBOX360 @ widescreen / 32" Sony CRT @ 16:9 (widescreen) You can clearly see that the widescreen setting offers nothing extra to the 'field of vision' horizontally. Yet the fullscreen setting displays more at the top and bottom of the screen. So basically, its better to play the game in fullscreen (even on a widescreen TV) __________________

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