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NXE: saving games to hard drive updates graphics

November 02, 2008 in News comments 8

Not only does the "New Xbox Experience" (NXE) help a bit with load times, according to Variety's Ben Fritz, it bumps up the graphics a few notches too! All that's required is saving the game in question to your hard drive..

But there was one extra, unexpected benefit: "Fable 2" looks noticeably better. The graphics are sharper and brighter. So much so that it's like the game, or my graphics processor, has gotten an upgrade. Perhaps someone more familiar with programming can tell me why, but I assume it has to do with the fact that it's easier for the console to access and process all the requisite data, so it has to make fewer compromises to deliver me graphics in real time.
chautemoc via weblogs.variety.com »
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  • 1
    Lanithro Nov 2, 08
    Thank god....Fable 2 is my disk drive makes my ears bleed
    • 0
      chautemoc Nov 2, 08
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      I immediately saved "Fable 2" to the hard drive, mainly because the game is constantly accessing data from the disc and it is loud, even by Xbox 360 standards. I was hoping I would no longer be distracted by the noise of a disc spinning with such fury it could fly out of the machine and behead me and I was right. The 8 minutes or so it took to transfer the game to my hard drive was well worth it, because the 360 is now virtually silent while I play.
      Hehe..not the only one.
      • 1
        bobbonew Nov 3, 08
        Lol, I love the quote and how it describes "the disc spinning with such fury it could fly out of the machine and behead me"
        • 1
          Smiffers* Nov 3, 08
          I laughed at that quote too, but, tbh, Updated grphics and shorter loading time? Moar plz.
  • 0
    Final Blade Nov 3, 08
    I take it its optional right?
    • 0
      Supernouva Nov 3, 08
      Why does it matter to you? You have a PS3, right? Game installs shouldn't be a big deal.
      • 0
        Final Blade Nov 4, 08
        That clearly doesn't answer my question. Don't reply with something like this and not answering my question. I apparently care enough to ask it.
        • 0
          Newcloud Nov 4, 08
          ya its optional

          i dont see how this makes the graphics look better tho?

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