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343: Halo 5 beta runs at 720p/60FPS, focused on gameplay, not final resolution
- Thread starter shinobi602
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Between the missing 1080p mention at the reveal and their recent comments about framerate over resolution it is obvious this wouldn't be 1080p but 720p is pretty disappointing even for the beta. Makes me fear a 792p or something stupid final resolution
I generally don't have an issue w/ 900p
I generally don't have an issue w/ 900p
dragonelite
Member
This, hope its at least 900p or X*1080p but for halo 5 if the beta feels good.
I will make an exception to my not buying 720p games.
miDnIghtEr20C
Banned
Really? Ha.. not sure about that.
It is literally a year away from release. A year.
There's plenty of evidence of them claiming 1080p for this title with a simple search: http://www.examiner.com/article/hal...esolution-support-for-upcoming-xbox-one-games
Dragonborn
Member
720p is absolutely terrible, but at least it's just a beta.
Shin-Ra
Junior Member
I knew this quote would come in handy for future laughs.
Ground Zeroes managed a perfect 1080p60 a year before MGSV ships, too.
GringoSuave89
Banned
You know what's up.
Ha! You're on the internet and yet you seem to be completely unfamiliar with its inhabitants.
Edit: Crap, I accidentally quoted your edit.
KoopaTheCasual
Junior Member
The link you just posted has single publisher saying "yea, it could happen in the future" with no confirmation or tentative goal whatsoever. You also don't even have 343 parrotting that line. They just said they're taking advantage of the system to bring the best. So, as I said, you have sites like "The Examiner" stretching the truth to get a nice headline, when a publisher (not even a developer) saying that it "could" happen.
GHG
Gold Member
The point is that 1080p 60fps should be locked in for a game like this. Visual clarity and a consistent frame rate are a must. They should remove effects until that is reached and then slowly add things back in and optimize from there.
720p as the baseline doesn't bode well, beta or not.
Uh, there's something you should know...
HORRORSHØW
Member
what new game ideas does this beta offer?
anyway, this game's a year away. it's good to see them prioritizing function over form.
RespectThySole
Member
It doesn't bother me as it's just a beta and the game releases a year from now. I'm sure 343 will get it up to at least 900 by release.
Poimandres
Member
I know people are talking about it being a beta and that not being a good way to judge final graphics etc, but what are some good examples of games making big graphical changes between beta's and final versions?
Most beta's these days are practically demo's barely a couple of months before launch, and I know that isn't the case with this game. Still, some beta vs final upgrade comparisons would be nice!
Most beta's these days are practically demo's barely a couple of months before launch, and I know that isn't the case with this game. Still, some beta vs final upgrade comparisons would be nice!
Glorified G
Member
It would be nice if there was Beta for single player(I know that makes no sense, whatever) or some resemblance of an offline demo. I may be the only person who has interest in Halo purely for the single player and will never touch the multi.
Super Stardust
Member
Frame rate is king, as long as it's solid 60fps I'll be happy
Final Verdict
Member
720p is fine for beta, gameplay focus is good.
I will be fine if 900p is final resolution for MP to keep locked 60fps, but I would honestly rather them max out the graphics and presentation for the campaign, even if it meant pulling it back to 30fps (for campaign). To me, 60fps is not that big of a deal in campaign.
just my opinion though.
I will be fine if 900p is final resolution for MP to keep locked 60fps, but I would honestly rather them max out the graphics and presentation for the campaign, even if it meant pulling it back to 30fps (for campaign). To me, 60fps is not that big of a deal in campaign.
just my opinion though.
Yes totally irrelevant and no lies whatsoever. we should ignore that the game was propped up as a 1080p game 8 months ago when it clearly can't hit it, at least in the visuals they want to show.
so? I'm not having some meltdown saying it's going to be 720p in a year and I'll never buy it. I'm just skeptical there will be a 50-100% increase between beta and final
because there rarely is
Dreadnought
Member
It'll be upped to 792p
Final Verdict
Member
not sure that is a good example. most betas come out a month or so before launch. this is a whole year out.
RespectThySole
Member
Destiny on XB1 and that was less than two months before release. 343 has an entire year to up the resolution.
Chezzymann
Member
I'd rather have 720p/900p 60fps than 1080p 30 any day. Framerate >>>>>> resolution
rokkerkory
Member
I am okay with 900pSOLID60
wastedyears
Member
Welcome to the age of lowered expectations. Seriously, Halo is MS flagship title. It should be setting the standard for everything else. I'm not a big Halo fan, but this has to be a little disappointing for people who are.
Example of a game with a playable beta a year or even 6 months before release?
dragonelite
Member
Its a beta, so im okay with it being 720p for now.
For release i expect at least 900p but im a huge halo fan so will probably still buy if 720p
if beta is nice.