Any problems/opinions on 21:9 Ultra Widescreen gaming?

[Blue_Max]

Like the title asks, anyone have problems or opinions on 21:9 Ultra Widescreen gaming?

It sounds like a great idea for both movies AND games, but are games like Fallout NV, Civilization 4 or 5, etc going to freak out at the odd res?

 

[BSim500]

One of the best resources for what game does what in widescreen is the Widescreen Gaming Forum.

 

[blake0812]

Some games aren't gonna scale correctly and like BSim500 said the best place to look up solutions would be WGF.

 

[Deders]

Most games are fantastic, the extra width is great for immersion. I wouldn't want to go back.

 

[KaRLiToS]

Widescreen fixer and Flawless Widescreen are your best friends if some games don't work out of the box.

 

[cbrunny]

Are you thinking 3440 x 1440 or 2560 x 1080?

If 3440 x 1440, colour me jelly.

 

[Blue_Max]

Well it'd certainly look nicer than gaming on triple monitors -- no irritating black borders between screens. Movies in their proper format... just makes sense to me.

I might sell off my nice 27" to get one... pity they're not getting bigger than 29" very quickly...

 

[KaRLiToS]

Well it'd certainly look nicer than gaming on triple monitors -- no irritating black borders between screens. Movies in their proper format... just makes sense to me.

I might sell off my nice 27" to get one... pity they're not getting bigger than 29" very quickly...

Have you every tried triple monitors?

Because triple monitors is 48:9 compared to 21:9.

If you get 3440x1440 then that is a very good choice.

 

[alcoholbob]

Generally custom fixes only happen in AAA games. If you play alot of indie games or old console ports for example there really is no hope.

 

[Black Octagon]

Have you every tried triple monitors?

Because triple monitors is 48:9 compared to 21:9..

Actually, triple monitor gaming also exists in portrait, which is arguably far superior to landscape

 

[Headfoot]

I hope they release a reasonably priced 3440x1440 monitor in the States soon. That LG for $1k is just too much money

 

[exar333]

Love my 21:9 display!!