Playing from Disc or HDD (360) : V - Skyrim

» Wed May 09, 2012 4:23 am

A lot of ppl have legit copies too (mostly those that work at game stores) and i am not sure from what version are screens but i hope u are right and that it will all be fixed by the time it launches.

how much worse are you talking like pain in the ass glitching or just the odd texture failure and freeze screen ?

» Tue May 08, 2012 10:34 pm

how much worse are you talking like pain in the ass glitching or just the odd texture failure and freeze screen ?

I only saw 1 comparison and characters weapon for example looks really washed out texture wise compared to disc version.
Not all textures are affected but it is really noticeable.

» Tue May 08, 2012 9:17 pm

they said patch 1.1 fixed the issue 100 % it will be released on Friday morning prior to many people getting there copy at 10 am EST !

Link?

» Wed May 09, 2012 12:13 am

how much worse are you talking like pain in the ass glitching or just the odd texture failure and freeze screen ?

Certainly noticeable but not that bad. Only a few textures that aren't loaded properly and appear low res instead.

» Tue May 08, 2012 8:44 pm

So will it look and run better with it installed or not? People always assume it will run better no matter what but, for example, Halo 3 ran worse with it installed but halo Reach ran better. Do we know for sure?

» Tue May 08, 2012 6:41 pm

OK WHERE IS THE LINK ........... for where it shows where the textures are worse i think half of you are fear mongering ***** we get that alot in BF3 AND world of warcraft

your starting to piss me off now :swear:

» Wed May 09, 2012 2:46 am

The rampant speculation and statement of "facts" in this thread is astounding.

This could be a real problem, which is unfortunate, since there are retail copies out there. Now I am slightly concerned as it could be legit. However, everyone freaking out like some mindless mob isn't going to help.
Also for those who ceaselessly defend by saying "they stated blah blah day 1 patch". Where is your proof, how do you know any better than those who claim there are some issues regarding textures from HDD vs. disc.

It's very possible that either, or even both are correct, but going around spouting off your opinion or claiming to know something with certainty doesn't do anyone any good.

» Wed May 09, 2012 1:00 am

@shadow

you can't post such links because they are not allowed on these forums. If you were here around a hour you would have a saw library of em.

@cyyl

Again we won't until 11.11.11 and see what and if a patch does in fact release

» Tue May 08, 2012 9:50 pm

I have tried to make comparisons several times, with different games. If there is any difference in picture quality, is unable to notice unless you have them side by side. As far as running smoother and shorter loads...I can't tell any difference, between testing 5 games. So, I just run from the disk.

» Wed May 09, 2012 2:36 am

OK WHERE IS THE LINK ........... for where it shows where the textures are worse i think half of you are fear mongering ***** we get that alot in BF3 AND world of warcraft

your starting to piss me off now :swear:

The thread was banished when link was posted. Like everyone said hdd screen was more washed out

» Tue May 08, 2012 9:33 pm

Just looked this up. Didn't think there would be any validity to it, but there certainly is a big discrepancy in picture quality. HDD version looks noticeably lower res texturewise. Can't provide a link for obvious reasons. Must be some-kind of bug where the inferior texture is sourced instead of the higher res when installed. Hopefully the patch addresses this. Can't stand the outboard motor sound the 360 makes when streaming off the disc.

This is all assuming that those shots are legit in the first place, however.

» Tue May 08, 2012 6:21 pm

The thread was banished when link was posted. Like everyone said hdd screen was more washed out

WHAT is the name of the website dont link it just say it

» Tue May 08, 2012 5:42 pm

Installing the game to your HDD will do nothing but good. So just do it.

» Tue May 08, 2012 5:32 pm

WHAT is the name of the website dont link it just say it

There is a topic on the Gamefaqs Skyrim 360 board that has several pictures. It seems to be a confirmed problem.

» Tue May 08, 2012 8:04 pm

WHAT is the name of the website dont link it just say it

It wasn't a website it was a thread with a side by side screenshot Here on the forums

» Wed May 09, 2012 1:30 am

I have just read another sites forums and looked at the comparison. Does look a serious bug that the 360 HDD install version washes out the colour and drops the texture quality down. Pretty certain this will be fixed on path 1.1.

Also, with this sort of patch, it would probably require a de-insall and re-install, so again, it's best to wait until Friday to play this. sorry for all you people hoping to play a few days early!

» Wed May 09, 2012 7:47 am

Just looked this up. Didn't think there would be any validity to it, but there certainly is a big discrepancy in picture quality. HDD version looks noticeably lower res texturewise. Can't provide a link for obvious reasons. Must be some-kind of bug where the inferior texture is sourced instead of the higher res when installed. Hopefully the patch addresses this. Can't stand the outboard motor sound the 360 makes when streaming off the disc.

This is all assuming that those shots are legit in the first place, however.

I see this posted often. I have never had an issue with the sound of the disk. Then again, I have the volume cranked up. I can usually hear a mudcrab fart before it loads into the cell.

» Wed May 09, 2012 7:00 am

I have tried to make comparisons several times, with different games. If there is any difference in picture quality, is unable to notice unless you have them side by side. As far as running smoother and shorter loads...I can't tell any difference, between testing 5 games. So, I just run from the disk.

You're right. Installing normally doesn't change anything for image quality.
It only helps with loading times, but can help with texture streaming, too. So it can indirectly affect how the game looks by for example reducing texture pop-ins.
But most games don't really benefit visual, only better loading times.

And apparently there is a bug with Skyrim (supposed to be fixed with the day 1 patch), where installed the game doesn't always load the normal textures and objects appear low res.
That's what this thread is about.

» Wed May 09, 2012 1:33 am

Installing the game to your HDD will do nothing but good. So just do it.

Like I just said, how do you know with certainty. Have you personally sat down and investigated this issue with your own 360 and a copy of Skyrim? I doubt you have, so stating this is about as good as saying you're Santa Claus.

I'm not trying to lend any credit to the rumors here, but those who mindlessly defend things without any real knowledge aren't helping. I think it's fair to be concerned about such a possibility regarding the textures, but everyone here needs to stop taking the extreme of either side.

» Wed May 09, 2012 2:53 am

Strange that they wouldn't make the res on textures the same or higher on HDD. It's too bad the 360 drive is so crazy loud, might be worth getting long cords and putting the console in another room or outside or something.

I hope we don't need the disc when playing on PC...that would be annoying.

» Tue May 08, 2012 8:37 pm

I'd still like to see the 1.1 patch fixes this issue from someone.. Anyone.. Hello

» Wed May 09, 2012 8:15 am

There seems to be debate still going on.

My question is WHY would installing the game on the HDD lower the texture quality. I will have the disc going while its installed. Isn't that how its suppose to be done?

» Tue May 08, 2012 11:42 pm

Not read the whole thread, but..

On the Official Skyrim Thread over on NeoGaf there are lots of comparison screenshots etc. And apparently the main discussion started on GameFaqs

The problem: When installed on the HDD, although the load times are faster, some textures seem to fail to load properley - the quality difference is very noticeable, especially on the player character's hands/first person character model.

» Tue May 08, 2012 6:18 pm

My question is WHY would installing the game on the HDD lower the texture quality. I will have the disc going while its installed. Isn't that how its suppose to be done?

It's a bug. Bugs don't behave like they should

» Tue May 08, 2012 6:33 pm

I didnt even know you could fully install games onto the xbox360? :S whatta noob...