Saturday, November 3, 2007

Call of Duty 4 Only Running at 720p?



Thanks to a tip from a fellow reader, it seems that Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare may only run at 720p.

First off, the reader claims that the game looks absolutely breathtaking, but it only runs at 720p. The back of the box claims it supports 720p, 1080i, and 1080p, but his Samsung Full HD TV is only running it at 720p.

His TV has been checked, he is using an HDMI 1.3 cable and the PLAYSTATION resolution is set at 1080p, but the game still only runs at 720p.

To make sure it wasn't his TV, he tested other Full HD games, like NBA Street Homecourt, Ninja Gaiden Sigma, and LAIR. They all ran at 1080p like the box indicated.

Could Call of Duty 4 only run at 720p? We'll tell you as we find out more.

[Thanks Kaddas!]

[Update 11.3.07, 8:22 PM]


Kaddas sent me a video of the game running at 720p. Take a look at it above.

14 comments:

Anonymous said...

It may just be a issue with software compatibility with the game and the PS3. I had similar problems with NBA2k7 and 8. I emailed the tech support for the game and they said that it was an issue that they were having with the PS3. I also have a Samsung TV, the way I got around the issue was was to set my PS3 resolution manually and disabled 720p output. This made my 2K run at 1080p as listed on the box. The only drawback is that any game not supporting 1080p resolution will be downgraded to 480p/i, so you would have to change back. Try that and see if it helps.

Anonymous said...

Ok, I dont know why Sony has this problem but if you set your output to the highest accepted it should output that resolution, not 100% sure but I have a Xbox and dont have any funny resolution issues.

Unknown said...

This could be the case since the PS3 will not upscale videogame output. My 1080p set will always make my 360 upscaled look better than than even the beautiful Ratchet and Clank in 720p. It will always look a little worse if you feed your 1080i/p set a lower native resolution.

Anonymous said...

The PS3 'does' have a hardware upscaler, the catch is that it's horizontal only. It doesn't work carte blanche like the 360's ANA, it needs to be specifically enabled by the application.

Anonymous said...

Dude is talking a load of shit
360 fanboy obviously think about it how is this kid going to play the game before IGN or gamepy review this first hand.
Ya need to stop being gulible and wait for monday and find out if what dude is saying is true or bullshit.
Cuz I think it is bullshit

Anonymous said...

I'm having this problem too. Seems like it runs on 720p by default. Disabled 720p and the game does run in 1080p. Still slightly bothered about the problem though. Nevertheless, graphics and gameplay are great!

Anonymous said...

I'm having the problem too and I would like to enjoy 1080p goodness. *sad face*

Anonymous said...

Guys I tested those games
Full Auto 2, Street Homecourt, Ninja Gaiden Sigma and LAIR which all are running smoothly @ 1080p.

I will try to go to the PS3's Display setting to uncheck 720p and 1080i and leave the 1080p checked. I will update you guys

Anonymous said...

ps3 FTW!!!

incredibilistic said...

The video of the game running in 720p is useless. It's barely a minute long and most of it spent on the XMB screen.

Almost as bad as the 22-second video of Uncharted.

As for the 720p versus 1080p; I'm actually more curious how all of you got a copy of the game already. I didn't even think it was out (same goes for people running video of Uncharted gameplay). At the very least the game does run in 720p. Can't say the same for Microsoft's key franchise title Halo 3. So stop complaining and just enjoy the game.

Anonymous said...

Non-commercial stores with names such as Game Planet, or VC Games, or the Game Store break it's street date. I have a copy as well, along with Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga.

Anonymous said...

These guys are blowin smoke (and obviously its CRACK smoke!) They're trying to dampen COD4 PS3 sales by suggesting its not what its hyped to be. Even at 720, COD4 is bound to help knock H3 off its un-warranted perch...

Anonymous said...

It's no smoke - play COD4 PS3 with 720P and 1080P etc enabled in the display settings and it will play at 720P. Turn off 720P and it will play ay 1080P. I just tested it with my XBR5.

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