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[Fess]

Only about 2 months left now until it’s time to jump into Bethesda’s big space RPG Starfield.

We’ve seen the gameplay deep dive…



…we know the system requirements on PC…

…we know framerate target on Xbox (30fps).


So where do you plan to play it, on PC or Xbox?


Personally I’ll be on PC, and Steam specifically, someone said earlier that we might not be able to swap exe files for script extender like mods when playing through the Gamepass Microsoft Store version.

 

[Riky]

Both, but the majority on Xbox.

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

PC via GP.

 

[DenchDeckard]

Can you put a both option please?

 

[01011001]

PC.

I'm not touching a 30fps game on current gen consoles.

 

[Fess]

Both, but the majority on Xbox.

Why the majority on Xbox?

For me they stumbled on the finish line there with the 30fps target, it’ll be okay for exploring but not the action imo. But I’ll try it through Gamepass to see how big of a problem it is.

Main reason I go with the PC version is the mods, they’ll probably add the big mods on console too but I don’t want to have any restrictions there.

Edit: added a both poll choice

 

[Fess]

Can you put a both option please?

Done

 

[vaibhavpisal]

Series S.

Will get full package as soon as available, expansions and all.

Why the majority on Xbox?

For me they stumbled on the finish line there with the 30fps target, it’ll be okay for exploring but not the action imo. But I’ll try it through Gamepass to see how big of a problem it is.

Main reason I go with the PC version is the mods, they’ll probably add the big mods on console too but I don’t want to have any restrictions there.

Edit: added a both poll choice

30 fps is not an issue for me. I will mostly be focusing on my build, which would be jetpacks + stealth. I wanna do a full Dishonoured playthrough.

Guns I will use only if necessary.

 

[Fess]

Series S.

Will get full package as soon as available, expansions and all.

Yeah I’m just waiting for them to show the PC version, then I’ll jump in on the Premium Edition for the expansion and days earlier access.

 

[DenchDeckard]

Done

Thanks

I'll be mainly PC with Xbox in bed.

Love the seemless save transfer across pc and xbox.

 

[Fess]

Thanks

I'll be mainly PC with Xbox in bed.

Love the seemless save transfer across pc and xbox.

Yeah I’ll miss the save sync when going with Steam. They need to sort that out, it’s just a file on a cloud, saves should always be available everywhere.

 

[vaibhavpisal]

Yeah I’m just waiting for them to show the PC version, then I’ll jump in on the Premium Edition for the expansion and days earlier access.

I am thinking premium edition will not include all dlcs. Just first one and early access.

So will be waiting for season pass type of thing if they have one. Don't care much for early access. Doesn't seem to be a good thing to me. Though I have set aside a solid 2 months for the game from my schedule so will not matter to me.

 

[GymWolf]

The platform without artistic vision.

 

[mansoor1980]

PC

hopefully it is optimized and scales well for different configurations otherwise im gonna lose my shit

 

[Fess]

PC

hopefully it is optimized and scales well for different configurations otherwise im gonna lose my shit

The system requirements aren’t too bad but the AMD partner exclusivity crap is a major bummer, would’ve been awesome to run this with frame generation and have the screen refresh be the bottleneck.

 

[yamaci17]

of course PC

 

[DownLikeBCPowder]

PC.

 

[b0uncyfr0]

Im leaning towards PC. 30fps is a no go.

I would consider 40fps on the X only if it was a rock solid implementation and didnt compromise the experience too much.

 

[Havoc2049]

XCloud via Game Pass Ultimate, on my Sony Xperia 1 IV.

 

[Fess]

I am thinking premium edition will not include all dlcs. Just first one and early access.

So will be waiting for season pass type of thing if they have one. Don't care much for early access. Doesn't seem to be a good thing to me. Though I have set aside a solid 2 months for the game from my schedule so will not matter to me.

Yeah going by Steam info it’s the Shattered Space expansion and up to 5 days early access.

Not sure what they mean by ”up to” 5 days early access. Can you do something and be locked out from the early access?

Anyway the early access thing is Microsoft’s way to get around having games ”day 1” on Gamepass while still getting some money from people like myself. It’s sneaky, they lured me in. But it’s alright Starfield will be the first MS 1st party game I buy since like FH3, I’ve been feeding on Gamepass for a long time.
We’ll probably see day -5 patches soon heh

 

[Riky]

Why the majority on Xbox?

For me they stumbled on the finish line there with the 30fps target, it’ll be okay for exploring but not the action imo. But I’ll try it through Gamepass to see how big of a problem it is.

Main reason I go with the PC version is the mods, they’ll probably add the big mods on console too but I don’t want to have any restrictions there.

Edit: added a both poll choice

Because I have one Gaming PC, I have an Xbox Series console in several rooms so I can play anywhere. With the way saves work it's seamless to move between the two.
As for 30fps, no problem with an RPG as long as it's frame paced properly.

 

[Mister Wolf]

PC. Pure Dark will mod in DLSS2 and Frame Generation.

 

[KormaChameleon]

PC. I don't own an Xbox. If I did, I still play on PC because 30fps on next-gen hardware is unacceptable for me.

 

[Lucifers Beard]

HenryCavilPC.gif

 

[Bojji]

I play FFXVI right now in 30fps, fuck me...

I even got used to it but the difference is FPP games are far worse in 30 fps than TPP games.

PC

 

[Daneel Elijah]

PC. No Xbox yet and unless there is a Xbox pro starfield edition for 2024 that could make me hyped enough to buy it, I won't buy a S/X just for it. I may buy a good PC instead.

 

[Fess]

Because I have one Gaming PC, I have an Xbox Series console in several rooms so I can play anywhere. With the way saves work it's seamless to move between the two.
As for 30fps, no problem with an RPG as long as it's frame paced properly.

Ah I understand

As for 30fps I don’t think the RPG genre is making it no problem. There is lots of realtime action, both on-foot and in the space ship, I’m thinking the added latency in both flight and shooting could be a problem for some people just like in any other game. It’s going to be personal preference as usual.

But I’m playing Zelda TOTK right now so I certainly understand that it’s not instantly ruining a game

 

[Shwing]

PC.

I'm not touching a 30fps game on current gen consoles.

This

 

[Woffls]

I thought I'd be okay with a Bethesda RPG at 30fps... then I tried playing Fallout 76 on Series X. I will be playing Starfield on PC.

 

[acm2000]

PC. I don't own an Xbox. If I did, I still play on PC because 30fps on next-gen hardware is unacceptable for me.

its fine tho cause we are on current gen now so 30fps is gonna become the norm.

 

[acm2000]

I thought I'd be okay with a Bethesda RPG at 30fps... then I tried playing Fallout 76 on Series X. I will be playing Starfield on PC.

FO76 is 60fps on series x now

 

[smbu2000]

Will try out both since I have gamepass ultimate.
My wife is usually on the XSX though so I will mainly go with PC.
Plus I just finished putting together my desktop, so it’ll be nice to put it to use.

 

[Orbital2060]

Youre not going to get 60 fps in a game like this with so many variable conditions and areas. Maybe some areas, like the most important hubs and towns can be optimised for 60 fps. But Im not going to expect a game of this size to come in at a flat 60 fps, that would be foolish. Framepacing is more important for this to feel good playing.

Maybe you can brute force 60 fps on a monster PC, I dont know.

 

[StereoVsn]

When I play it, which will be a few months after patches and mods, it will definitely be on PC, specifically Steam since some mods still have issues with GamePass games (even Win32 ones ).

 

[Jigsaah]

PC. Xbox cloud if somehow I can leave the house for the next month or 2.

 

[TheSweeper]

Xbox. I don't play games on PC.

 

[Riky]

Ah I understand

As for 30fps I don’t think the RPG genre is making it no problem. There is lots of realtime action, both on-foot and in the space ship, I’m thinking the added latency in both flight and shooting could be a problem for some people just like in any other game. It’s going to be personal preference as usual.

But I’m playing Zelda TOTK right now so I certainly understand that it’s not instantly ruining a game

It helps if you force 120hz through the console and LFC.

 

[iMik]

PC.

 

[Caio]

XSX, I don't have a powerful PC. Can't wait

 

[Sakura]

I don't own an Xbox, so PC.

 

[Robb]

Xbox for me.

 

[Fess]

I play FFXVI right now in 30fps, fuck me...

I even got used to it but the difference is FPP games are far worse in 30 fps than TPP games.

PC

It actually seems like they’re trying to sell Starfield as a third person game, they’ve barely even showed it in first person perspective.

Still, no matter the perspective there is always cam rotation stutter in 30fps, can’t unsee it and it often makes me motion sick. And it doesn’t help when they destroy the image quality with motion blur in some desperate attempt to hide the stutter.

But the PC version is there day -5 too so I’ll be doing a Souls dodge away from all that

 

[drganon]

Xbox probably.

 

[poodaddy]

 

[GHG]

Both, but the majority on Xbox.

2nd class citizens unite.

 

[Fess]

It helps if you force 120hz through the console and LFC.

Still have the old Sony XE9305 light canon, it can do 120hz at 1080p but has no variable refresh tech at all

 

[Woffls]

FO76 is 60fps on series x now

I'm sure I looked for the option... will try again. Cheers

 

[Torrent of Pork]

My PC is a ROG Ally, which I have no delusions of it handling a game like this better than my Xbox, so Series X it is.

 

[mrmustard]

I'm sure I looked for the option... will try again. Cheers

I think it was patched recently.

 

[noise36]

This poll will largely reflect the fact most people here game on PS5.

I will play on PC ,only thing that makes me consider console is HDR on an OLED TV.