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post #181 of 719
11/15/02 at 3:59pm
How does Ghost Recon look on a 16:9 screen?

Does it stretch well?

Are there lots of static images that could cause problems?

How does the gameplay and fun factor compare to the PC version?

Thanks.
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post #182 of 719
11/16/02 at 3:58pm
"Thanks Andrew I assumed that unfortunatly it's not 16:9 unless someone out there knows diffrent???"

NP, yea I forgot to say that, it does not support 16:9
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post #183 of 719
11/16/02 at 5:11pm
BMX XXX (Xbox)

Custom Soundtrack: yes
DD5.1: yes
480p: yes
720p: no
1080i: no
16:9: yes*

*Menus and gameplay are 16:9; the movies are 4:3, stretched across the screen- you have to change your 16:9 television's picture format to seem them undistorted

-Chris
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post #184 of 719
11/17/02 at 4:48am
Anyone know about Splinter Cell (XBox)? The demo didn't seem to be 16:9.
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post #185 of 719
11/17/02 at 3:04pm
I called up microsoft tech support today and they told me that when a game has the little HDTV box on the bottom of the back of the game case along with the other peripherals that game supports, that it means that the game supports an hdtv resolution, as well as widescreen, as well as dolby digital. This really confused me because it says hdtv on the back of shenmue but its listed on this threads list as a non widescreen game. if you put shenmue on progressive scan can you enable widescreen? does anyone know if this is true because i really think that xbox tech support doesnt know what they are talking about. i swear i could be better at that job with my current knowledge!
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post #186 of 719
11/18/02 at 6:47pm
Nope, Shenmue does not run in 16x9 even when progressive scan is enabled. You would think that people in charge of this stuff would have basic knowledge about high definition. Jeez, a person could educate themselves on it by taking 5 minutes to read a simple article on the technology. Do they have ANY training for people in these positions?
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post #187 of 719
11/18/02 at 6:56pm
Metroid Prime:

16:9: No
480p: Yes
Dolby PL 2: Yes (cant confirm but logo starts with the game)
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post #188 of 719
11/19/02 at 7:07am
Anyone tried Splinter Cell for 480p yet? This is (yet) another with a box that does not have the check by the "HDTV 480p" box on back. I was so angered I almost didn't buy it, but then I realized that I'm not currently running on my progressive inputs right now anyway for Xbox Live! dashboard diddling, so I went ahead.

The in-game movies appear stretched to me, but I didn't get enough play time to tell if it was 16x9.

(And please don't make me go through the whole discussion about the inputs on my TV aqain... if you don't know what I'm talking about, and it doesn't apply to your particular model of HDTV, just leave it alone ).
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post #189 of 719
11/19/02 at 7:31am
So Brian, whats up with the inputs on your TV anyway?

PS. All joking aside Ill check 16:9 and 480 compatiblity as soon as I get home today.
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post #190 of 719
11/19/02 at 7:43am
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So Brian, whats up with the inputs on your TV anyway?
Oh that's it... next time I see you on Moto GP I'm gonna high side you in the first turn. Generally that's the only time I see people anyway :b.

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PS. All joking aside Ill check 16:9 and 480 compatiblity as soon as I get home today.
Yeah, I might have to do the same jsut to see what I can see. I think I might have to rent the new Tony Hawk too so I can see some more 720p yummies.
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post #191 of 719
11/19/02 at 12:18pm
Splinter Cell Xbox:

16:9: NO! ()
480p: Yes
DD 5.1: Yes (No center channel)

Mortal Kombat Deadly Alliance(Xbox)

16:9: No
480p: yes
DD 5.1: Yes
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post #192 of 719
11/19/02 at 12:34pm
man, i bought an xbox last week thinking it was going to be the console that most supports 16:9/progressive scan...i'm suprised more of these marquee titles aren't getting 16:9 support.

it almost seems like ps2 is winning the 16:9 battle right now :-(
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post #193 of 719
11/19/02 at 6:18pm
007: Nightfire (Gamecube)

16x9: YES!
480p: YES!
DPL-II: YES!
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post #194 of 719
11/19/02 at 10:42pm
Rocky (XBox)

480p: Yes
DD5.1: Yes
16:9: YES!!! (except for "movie" mode clips where it switches to a 4:3 box with side bars).
Online: No
Custom Soundtrack: No

Summary: Good boxing game. More enjoyable than KK2002 (partially because of the beautiful 16:9 widescreen).
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post #195 of 719
11/20/02 at 7:34am
Sorry for the possible off topic post but...

Matt, where did you acquire component cables for the Gamecube? Is Nintendo's website the only place to get them?

Thanks.

Doug
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post #196 of 719
11/20/02 at 8:46am
unfortunately doug, yes the website is the only place to get the component cables... Dumb move I think on Nintendo's part.. oh well..
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post #197 of 719
11/20/02 at 9:01am
Any news on SegaSport's NHL 2k3 yet?

I'm anxious to know if the Xbox version (or PS2 version for that matter) will be supporting 16:9 like their other two pro sports titles (NBA/NFL 2k3) have this year.

Anyone with the PS2 version (which has been out a week) or the Xbox version (which shipped today) have an update for this game?
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post #198 of 719
11/20/02 at 2:37pm
Okay, I'll answer my own question about NHL 2k3 on Xbox:

In the words of Blues announcer Ken Wilson:

"Oh BABY!"

Like NBA 2k3 and NFL 2k3 before it, NHL 2k3 supports 16:9 widescreen gameplay. I kinda had a hunch when I first started the game up, as all of the menus were in a 4:3-ish box with sidebars (more like 14:9 though). After the game loads up though, the gameplay is pure 16:9 enjoyment. The center circle was a perfectly round circle, and not oval at all.

It looks absolutely beautiful on a 65" HDTV!!!

Back to the game. See you boys online. (XBoxJon)

NHL 2k3 (XBox)

16:9 YES!
DD5.1: Of Course
480p: Yep
720p: Not sure since I don't have a 720p display
1080p: Haven't bothered to check it yet, it's so much fun to play!
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post #199 of 719
11/20/02 at 4:41pm
I'm interested in the setup on the following games:

Kakuto Chojin - the back of the box proclaims HDTV so I'm hoping this means 16:9... if anyone's played this game let me know.

Steel Battalion - 16:9??
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post #200 of 719
11/20/02 at 9:06pm
Glad to hear NHL2K3 is 16:9. I preordered it online so I probably won't get it till next week, can't wait thou.
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post #201 of 719
11/21/02 at 4:47am
XBox version:
Dragons Lair 3D
480P: Yes
720P: Yes
1080I: Oh Yes
DD5.1 Yes
16:9: Yes

John
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post #202 of 719
11/21/02 at 6:54pm
Just curious...has anyone tried and compared 720p and 1080i on Dragon's Lair? Is there any significant difference? I figure if there is, this will be a deciding factor on which format developers will support more often. Hopefully, they will begin to support both like this game does. I was under the impression that games would support one or the other, but not both.

Seth
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post #203 of 719
11/21/02 at 10:59pm
Update- I just rented Kakuto Chojin:
DD5.1 - Yes
480p - Yes
16:9 - No
Custom soundtracks - no

I personally like DOA3 much better (especially for the 16:9)
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post #204 of 719
11/21/02 at 11:07pm
Hell yes. NHL2k3 and Dragons Lair are both mine now! Can you remove any static icons on 2k3? I have a feeling I'll be playing that game all the damn time once I get it.
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post #205 of 719
11/22/02 at 7:22am
The only static icon is the score/time in the top left corner. I believe I saw in the menu system that you could turn it off, but I'd have to double check to make sure.
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post #206 of 719
11/22/02 at 1:43pm
Steel Battalion

480p- Yes
16:9- No
DD5.1- Yes
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post #207 of 719
11/23/02 at 2:03am
Star Wars Jedi Outcast Jedi Knight II
Xbox
480p-yes
16:9-no
Dolby Digital-yes

I put in my two cents on this game under it's own thread if your considering this game someone put together a nice little thread on it check it out if you are.
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post #208 of 719
11/26/02 at 8:49am
Minority Report: Everybody Runs (XBOX)

480p - yes
16:9 - yes
DD5.1 - yes
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post #209 of 719
11/26/02 at 11:35am
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Minority Report: Everybody Runs (XBOX)

480p - yes
16:9 - yes
DD5.1 - yes



Yeah, baby! I didn't know this was out and 16:9 to boot!

Tooo mmmannny games to play!

Troy
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post #210 of 719
11/26/02 at 1:49pm
it's really a shame splinter cell isn't 16:9.

i got it last night. while it's still a good looking game, the dramatic lighting effects and overall feel suffers a bit from the stretching.
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