Sony to fix PS3 upscaling issues

Author: Tim Smalley
Published: 22nd November 2006
Comments (9) Stumble
The upscaling problems will be addressed... we just don't know when.

The upscaling problems will be addressed... we just don't know when.

Sony Computer Entertainment America has acknowledged the upscaling problems we reported last week and is reportedly working on a fix for the problem.

GameDaily BIZ had the chance to speak with a SCEA representative, and the following statement was issued by the spokesperson:

"A small number of older High Definition television sets found in the United States only have 1080i inputs for HD signals. Those televisions will currently only play some PS3 titles at 480p resolution. PS3 games render images at either 720p or 1080p for High Definition, and you need 720p input on the TV to play select games that do not support 1080p. This is an issue on the side of the individual television sets, which do not accept 720p input, so when a game outputs an HD signal only at 720p, these select TVs have to display the game at 480p instead."

The representative gave no indication as to when the issue would be fixed, but did assure GameDaily BIZ that the problem would be fixed. I guess it's a case of it'll be fixed when it's fixed...
Quote Gunsmith 22nd November 2006, 13:03
this is why you never buy 1st gen gear :)
Quote mikeuk2004 22nd November 2006, 13:06
Doesnt bother me unless its not fixed by the time its launched in Europe. :)

Alos I have not HD TV so still not a problem :p
Quote Cthippo 22nd November 2006, 13:08
So basically it's your fault for owning an early HDTV? :|
Quote rupbert 22nd November 2006, 15:33
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This is an issue on the side of the individual television sets, which do not accept 720p input, so when a game outputs an HD signal only at 720p, these select TVs have to display the game at 480p instead.

This is a disgraceful response.

They have basically said it's the consumers fault for buying a HDTV that does not accept a 720p input. Now if this wasn't bad enough, Sony themselves manufactured such hardware!

It's almost like "I suppose we'll have to fix this then..."

If I was a Sony consumer I'd disgusted with the arrogant and petulant attitude.

rupbert
Quote Neogumbercules 22nd November 2006, 18:20
I think you're taking it out of context. He was just pointing out that it wasn't the PS3 that couldn't display HD properly, it was the TVs that didn't support the resolutions the PS3 requires.
Quote DXR_13KE 22nd November 2006, 18:38
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Originally Posted by Neogumbercules
it was the TVs that didn't support the resolutions the PS3 requires.
what is the accessory here? the ps3 or the tv?
It should use any HD resolution that is used the majority of tv sets, if not in all tv sets.
Quote Neogumbercules 22nd November 2006, 19:22
The majority of HD tv sets use 720p. Very few only support 1080i. You're right, it should have worked with all HD resolutions out of the box. Fortunately they are now working on a patch to let it upscale and downscale correctly.
Quote Phil Rhodes 22nd November 2006, 23:43
This is quite legitimately not Sony's problem. Upscaling is a quite separate function to rendering a 3D scene. To use an analogy, it's rather like expecting your car to go and pick your groceries because it got you to the store.

It could be argued that it's the problem of the people who wrote the games to support only one output resolution.

Phil
Quote r4tch3t 23rd November 2006, 01:40
Well I guess most of the bugs will have been ironed out by launch, and a few revisions before I can afford one.
Considering it only affects some games suggests that it is the developers fault not Sony's.
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