Starfield

[bcruise]

Re: Starfield

Does it matter? Yes
Does it matter? No

I'm sure that there are much more knowledgeable people than me, but some people will say that they don't notice a difference between 30 & 60. Personally I can tell that something looks different (better) at 60 fps even without a side by side comparison, and with that side by side then it becomes much more pronounced. However, we have been playing console games at 30 fps for years without problem, and so my guess is that most people will ultimately be fine with 30 fps even if 60 fps is better.

At higher frames you get higher fidelity. This is present in both smoother action (less stuttering) as well as a more crisp and detailed image. So, if you have the option to then PC is going to offer the better experience, but I don't people will find the game unplayable on console if it reaches it's advertised 30 fps.

I think this video does a pretty good job at displaying the differences between the two. You can see how much more detail is in the 60fps pictures, and you don't see as much screen jumping like when the Overwatch player was moving his target around the screen or spells casting in Diablo.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zquClG3j9so

Great post. Will just add that you may have to set the video resolution/FPS manually to see the difference - if both sides of the side-by-side comparisons look identical you are not playing the video at 60 FPS.

I will say there's something to be said for the 30 FPS "cinematic" effect on a game like Battlefield (feeling like you're playing a war movie, that kind of thing), but I do find 60 FPS to be a better overall gameplay experience the majority of the time when it's possible. And I find it nearly essential for sports games especially. In this particular video I think the FPS difference stands out the most with Project Cars 2 due to all of the background flying by you as the car moves down the track.

[Picci]

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https://www.trustedreviews.com/expla...launch-4337498


<b>Starfield minimum PC specs</b>
<ul>
<li>Operating System Windows 10 64-bit
<li>Processor (Intel) Intel Core i7-6800K
<li>Processor (AMD) AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
<li>Graphics (Nvidia) NVIDIA GeForce 1070 Ti
<li>Graphics (AMD) AMD Radeon RX 5700
<li>Storage 125GB
<li>RAM 16GB
<li>Additional Notes SSD Required</li></ul>


<b>Starfield recommended PC specs</b>
<ul>
<li>Operating System Windows 10 64-bit
<li>Processor (Intel) Intel i5-10600K
<li>Processor (AMD) AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
<li>Graphics (Nvidia) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080
<li>Graphics (AMD) AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT
<li>Storage 125GB
<li>RAM 16GB
<li>Additional Notes SSD Required</li></ul>


One of the features that sets it apart from No Man's Sky

<b>Starfield – NEW Crew, Companions, & Romances Breakdown</b>

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-ZITJtJfSw

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[Money99]

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I'm so happy I can have Gamepass on my new TV, lol.

This Game could easily be a system seller. Everything I've seen and heard about it, wow.

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Wait, what? This game will be on Gamepass??
Mother effer. Now I'm going to have to buy an XB1.
Thanks Trudeau!!!

[Bard]

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Wait, what? This game will be on Gamepass??

Mother effer. Now I'm going to have to buy an XB1.

Thanks Trudeau!!!

Yessir!

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[peter42O]

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Before the Direct - Starfield was a $10 monthly rental via Game Pass.

After the Direct - Starfield is now a $100 digital premium edition purchase because holy crap!!! The 45 minute Direct 100% sold me on everything in the game and this has become my #1 most anticipated game for the rest of 2023 and despite not being a Bethesda Game Studios fan, the Direct simply won me over. Can't freaking wait!!!

[NYJin2011tm]

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Wow! Game looks amazing! Might be best game graphically I’ve seen to date.

PC it is for me.

[mgoblue]

Re: Starfield

Before the Direct - Starfield was a $10 monthly rental via Game Pass.

After the Direct - Starfield is now a $100 digital premium edition purchase because holy crap!!! The 45 minute Direct 100% sold me on everything in the game and this has become my #1 most anticipated game for the rest of 2023 and despite not being a Bethesda Game Studios fan, the Direct simply won me over. Can't freaking wait!!!

You can pay 31 with game pass discount for premium upgrade. I’m questioning if the DOC and 5 days are worth 31 but probably gonna do it


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[Picci]

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Just bought a Series X for this game. I hope I don't end up hating myself. Lmao!

Me too. My first Xbox since the 360. Yeah, raise your hands for those who bought an xbox for this game

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[Picci]

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This might not be popular;

No Nvidia RTX for Starfield as AMD and Bethesda announce exclusive PC partnership

https://www.altchar.com/game-news/no-nvidia-rtx-for-starfield-as-amd-and-bethesda-announce-exclusive-pc-partnership-ab2xe4f54iyI

[KSUowls]

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This might not be popular;

No Nvidia RTX for Starfield as AMD and Bethesda announce exclusive PC partnership

https://www.altchar.com/game-news/no...p-ab2xe4f54iyI

Ouch. I do wonder if the sheer amount of system resources this game is going to require would have made ray tracing unusable for the vast majority of PC players anyway, but it's still disappointing for those of us who do have 4090's. Hopefully it will be supported in later patches after they have worked out many of the inevitable launch bugs.

[Picci]

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Ouch. I do wonder if the sheer amount of system resources this game is going to require would have made ray tracing unusable for the vast majority of PC players anyway, but it's still disappointing for those of us who do have 4090's. Hopefully it will be supported in later patches after they have worked out many of the inevitable launch bugs.

I think its a brilliantly evil plan by MS. This partnership helps sell more consoles.

[Keirik]

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Less than a month to go !

[Picci]

Re: Starfield

Same anticipation growing within me. I play NMS in my current gaming que, so there's no doubt that I'll be comparing the two experiences. Starfield's Story trailer helped seal the deal with me during its presentation. Didn't notice it posted earlier but for those who want to relieve it and get captivated again

Starfield - Story Trailer | Xbox Games Showcase 2023

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z6nMITUbEJQ

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I'm also pre-ordering the Premium Edition instead of riding it on Game Pass or getting the Standard Edition. Here's a quick breakdown.



<b>Starfield™ Standard Edition
Included with Game Pass</b>

Spoiler

ALREADY A MEMBER?
Pre-order Starfield
Pre-order now and receive “Old Mars Skin Pack” in-game bonus skins:

<li>Shattered Space Story Expansion (upon release)</li>
<li>Laser Cutter</li>
<li>Deep Mining Helmet</li>
<li>Deep Mining Pack</li>
$69.99

<b>Starfield Premium Edition box shot
Starfield™ Digital Premium Edition</b>

Spoiler

Pre-order now and receive “Old Mars Skin Pack” in-game bonus skins:

<li>Shattered Space Story Expansion (upon release)</li>
<li>Laser Cutter</li>
<li>Deep Mining Helmet</li>
<li>Deep Mining Pack</li>
<li>Up to 5-day early access**</li>
<li>Constellation Skin Pack: Equinox Laser Rifle, Spacesuit, Helmet and Boost Pack</li>
<li>Access to Starfield Digital Artbook & Original Soundtrack</li>
$99.99

<b><big>For those who can't get enough and want to know more.</b></big>
Will Shen (Lead Quest Designer) & Emil Pagliarulo (Lead Game Designer) wiil be doing a Q&A on Discord Aug 16 @ 1PM EST

Spoiler

[peter42O]

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I also pre-ordered the Premium Edition. Hyped for September 1st!!!

[ClassActFan]

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I'm thinking I'll go ahead and buy the $31 upgrade to play five days early. I have some family coming in on Labor Day weekend, but I'm thinking about delving deep within myself to go back to my teenage days by staying up late to play the game because my excitement has peaked.

I finally watched the Starfield Direct (I know, I know). I couldn't during the day it aired because I was busy and got sidetracked. It looks more amazing than I expected it to. As much as I wish it was 60fps on the Series X, I understand their reasons for sticking with 30fps. I can't wait.

Going to be playing Madden 24, Rocket League and a little bit of State of Decay 2 to hold me over until then.