Text Size in '08

[WVUFan]

Mind you, I just got done ATTEMPTING to play Dead Rising on the 360 ...

I have a standard definition TV, so for games that have a good bit of text, if the game doesn't account for standard def TV's, the text can be very hard to read (see: Dead Rising). I'm wondering, with the huge improvement in the Recruiting function for '08, will it be hard to read all that text for us poor standard def people?

[superjames1992]

Yes, it is unfortunately. Why doesn't EA realize that a majority of gamers play on SDTVs and to make the text readable.

[TJdaSportsGuy]

Quote: Originally Posted by superjames1992

Yes, it is unfortunately. Why doesn't EA realize that a majority of gamers play on SDTVs and to make the text readable.

Why do SDTV owners try to play games on a system that's not meant for their televisions, and then complain when they can't see the text? I was a guy who had a 360 and an SDTV...and if I ever came across text I couldn't read, I didn't blame the people who made the games. I blamed myself for trying to the an HD experience with an SD television.

[TheGamingChef]

Quote: Originally Posted by TJdaSportsGuy

Why do SDTV owners try to play games on a system that's not meant for their televisions, and then complain when they can't see the text? I was a guy who had a 360 and an SDTV...and if I ever came across text I couldn't read, I didn't blame the people who made the games. I blamed myself for trying to the an HD experience with an SD television.

Amen. Getting a 360 or PS3 for an SDTV is like getting extra cheese on a Domino's pizza.

[Ghettoshark]

Quote: Originally Posted by WVUFan

Mind you, I just got done ATTEMPTING to play Dead Rising on the 360 ... I have a standard definition TV, so for games that have a good bit of text, if the game doesn't account for standard def TV's, the text can be very hard to read (see: Dead Rising). I'm wondering, with the huge improvement in the Recruiting function for '08, will it be hard to read all that text for us poor standard def people?

I play sometimes on a HDTV, but when I do play on a SDTV I can read the text just fine. It might be because I sit 2 feet or so away from my TV but still..

[Dallasin2K3]

Quote: Originally Posted by TJdaSportsGuy

Why do SDTV owners try to play games on a system that's not meant for their televisions, and then complain when they can't see the text? I was a guy who had a 360 and an SDTV...and if I ever came across text I couldn't read, I didn't blame the people who made the games. I blamed myself for trying to the an HD experience with an SD television.

I disagree. They don't mark on the box "for HDTV use only". HDTV is supposed to enhance the experience, but the games should still be playable on an SD television.

[Solidice]

you could always buy the VGA adaptor and play off your computer monitor. thats what i do. cheap HDTV that serves multiple purpose.

[Mjphillips]

Quote: Originally Posted by Dallasin2K3

I disagree. They don't mark on the box "for HDTV use only". HDTV is supposed to enhance the experience, but the games should still be playable on an SD television.

I agree with you man. Makes no sense that I can't read the score or see the clock clearly. I had my HDTV stolen so I know the difference. Can't afford to get another one yet. TJ, do you work for a next gen company because like this dude said, they don't mark the box "HDTV only." The text is too small for people that still have a SDTV period. You can't justify that with "its next gen, spend more money on 1000 dollar tvs if you want to see the screen." And it's not like I play on a 15 in. SDTV. It's preetty big, but I don't want to sit 2 feet away to see the score in Madden and NCAA. You'd think they would just make it a little bigger that's all. All love fellas