NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Creates Enormous Multiplayer Advantage

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti will create an enormous multiplayer gaming advantage. With the advent of Real-Time Ray Tracing, the astute gamer will notice that they will be able to "see around corners" and even know what is going on behind them if they pay attention to reflections and shadows.

The amount of detail given in reflections from glass, metallic surfaces, and puddles (yes, puddles) will not only provide a level of immersion never before seen, but those extra details will grant the most strategic players an ability to maintain "situational awareness" to a degree previously unobtainable. This will give the RTX user a true advantage over those who have not yet adopted this amazing technology.

Will some cry foul and say this isn't fair? Possibly. It has happened before. But, over time, the new technologies will become ubiquitous and everyone will eventually be on the same level.

...of course, it is inevitable that there will be users who early-adopt the next big advancement and the cycle will continue (as it should)...

Take a look at the video below for some examples of how Real-Time Ray Tracing will affect multiplayer gaming strategy. The new Battlefield V game is soon to be released and it takes advantage of the stunning capabilities of the GeForce RTX 2080 family of graphics cards from NVIDIA.

Another advantageous angle on what this new technology brings to the world of gaming is the freeing up of an incredible amount of development time (and budget) that game developers can, instead, devote to story and artistic realization. Once this technology becomes truly ubiquitous, developers will no longer need to spend hundreds of hours trying to get the lighting to look "just right" for most situations. With real-time ray tracing, developers will be able to set some "true" light sources and then let the RTX engine do the rest of the work in real-time. Amazing!

The NVIDIA GeForce 2080 Ti will not only boost gaming to new levels, it will create huge opportunities for graphic artists and movie makers. I cannot wait to see what Blender 3D and other modeling tools will be able to do with a real-time ray tracing engine such as this. I am very excited about this new generation of graphics cards.

This is an important point in the evolution of computer graphics. I am excited to see the incredible things people will be able to do with even a modest home computer. Warm up your rending skills because the future is about to get even more creative!

After nearly 10 years in development, the NVIDIA RTX technology will make possible things that we cannot even imagine today. The future is not tomorrow. The future is now!

My hat is off to NVIDIA and to their new Real-Time Ray Tracing technology. I really hope that I get the chance to use this new graphics card in the near future.

Search for GeForce RTX 2080 family of graphics cards on Amazon and NewEgg.

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DOOM 4K - Taste of Doom - Ultra High Definition

DOOM - Taste of Doom - Fan Teaser Trailer - 4K UHD

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DOOM coming at you in Ultra High Definition. If your internet bandwidth can handle the throughput then check out this short video. You will definitely want to see DOOM in 4K UHD! Sit back and let the action begin!

How Was this 4K Video Captured?

The GTX-1080 allows gamers to both play games AND capture the gameplay footage in full 4K UHD at 60 frames per second (2160p60)! This graphics card is an absolute beast. I kid you not!

The gameplay in this video was captured in the early stages of the first level of the Campaign. There is still a long way to go and I can hardly wait to jump into an online multiplayer match. Stay tuned for more of DOOM in 4K!

DOOM 4K - Taste of Doom - Ultra High Definition - 4K UHD

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Having Problems with the DS4 Controller on PC?

You may have seen some of the footage in the video above included as bonus gameplay at the end of one of my latest "how to" videos. That video demonstrated how to enable an option in DS4Windows which allows DOOM to recognize the PS4 controller.

If you are experiencing issues getting DOOM to see your PS4 Controller then click the link below and check out the video.

How to Force DOOM to Recognize the PS4 Controller

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DOOM - How to Force PC DOOM to Recognize the PS4 Controller Under DS4Windows

How to Force PC DOOM to Recognize the PS4 Controller Under DS4Windows

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If you have already installed DS4Windows and have been using your controller successfully with most games but have found that DOOM and other games such as Dark Souls do not seem to recognize the controller then the information below may solve your problem. 

If you do not have DS4Windows installed, there are links below which will assist you with getting DS4Windows downloaded and installed.

Do You Have DS4Windows Installed?

• If you have already installed DS4Windows but are having problems getting PC games to recognize the controller then proceed to section titled "How to Get DOOM to Recognize the PS4 Controller."
• If you have not installed DS4Windows then proceed to the second section labeled "How to Download and Install DS4Windows" for a link to a video on that topic.

How to Get DOOM to Recognize the PS4 Controller

By default, the DS4Windows service will advertise the presence of both an Xbox One Controller as well as the DS4 Controller whenever it is hosting a DS4.

You may have discovered that your DS4 Controller is not working with DOOM on your PC even though DS4Windows is running and works quite well with other games. You may have even noticed that the Controller option is "grayed out" in the DOOM Settings screen. Fear not! This is easy to correct.

Some games, such as DOOM and Dark Souls will fail to recognize that there is a controller present when DS4Windows publishes the fact that the DS4 Controller is online. This needs to be disabled in order for games like DOOM to be able to see the DS4.

DS4Windows Settings Tab

Go into the DS4Windows settings tab and look for the option labeled "Hide DS4 Controller" and check the box. This will tell DS4Windows to stop broadcasting the presence of the DS4. DOOM and several other games will now be able to recognize the DS4.

Click the video link to see this process and watch some bonus 4K UHD DOOM gameplay action!

VIDEO: How to Force DOOM to Recognize the PS4 Controller

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How to Download and Install DS4Windows

If you have not already installed DS4Windows and would like to use your PS4's DS4 Controller, please click one of the links below for information about downloading and installing DS4Windows.

BLOG: How to Connect a PS4 Dualshock Controller to a PC
VIDEO: How to connect a PS4 Controller to your PC!

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Battlefield 1 - GTX 660 + FX 8350 @ 1080p Ultra Settings Benchmark

Battlefield 1 - Live Gameplay Benchmark using GTX-660 + FX-8350

Can the GTX-660 and the FX-8350 provide enough power to drive Battlefield 1 at Full HD (1920x1080) resolution with Ultra settings? The answer is a resounding yes!

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This video captures Battlefield 1 Live Gameplay with MSI Afterburner and RivaTuner Statistics Server providing a nice, clean benchmark session running at 1080p against the GTX660 3GB GPU from 2012. This four year old graphics card is being hosted by an 8 core FX8350 of nearly the same vintage running at 4GHz with 16GB of RAM.

Quick Results:
~60 fps during prerendered cut-scenes
~30-40 fps during most gameplay
~20-30 fps during intense onscreen action gameplay

This card is also more than capable of handling Full HD (1920x1080) gaming at high settings for nearly every game out there. This is the resolution at which I do most PC gaming at this time. In this video, Battlefield 1 is running at 1080p with ULTRA settings. Yes! Ultra settings!

Also, if you are desiring to work on a 4K desktop then the GTX-660 is still very relevant! It will definitely do the job. I have been using this graphics card to support my desktop applications for quite some time.

NOTE: NVIDIA Shadowplay was used to capture the test and this tool had an inevitable impact on the test results. FPS counts were roughly 10% higher without Shadowplay running but the difference was not significant enough to alter the expected gameplay experience. ...well, maybe...more on that at another time.

Battlefield 1 - Live Gameplay Benchmark

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The video linked on this page was created primarily to support research into GPUs and to capture a baseline by which to compare anticipated computer upgrades.

The live statistics seen in the upper left of the screen during the benchmark tests were made possible using MSI Afterburner and the RivaTuner Statistics Server. NOTE: RivaTuner installs with MSI Afterburner.

Skookum Valley Gaming will be receiving a brand new MSI GTX-1080 Gaming X GPU very soon and we are eager to see exactly how much performance was gained by this acquisition.

There is also some curiosity arising as to whether or not the FX-8350 will bottleneck the MSI GTX-1080. The procedures used to generate the GTX-660 baseline will be used to determine if bottlenecks are present in the newly upgraded system.

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Other FHD 1920x1080p GTX-660 Benchmark Videos

► Rise of the Tomb Raider Benchmark
► UNiGiNE Valley Benchmark
► UNiGiNE Heaven Benchmark

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GTX 660 + FX 8350 @ FHD 1080p Benchmarks

GTX-660 and FHD 1080p Gaming

How do the EVGA GeForce GTX 660 3GB Superclocked GPU and the AMD 8 Core 4GHz FX-8350 CPU handle PC gaming at Full HD (1920x1080) resolution? The answer is, "Very Well!"

- Video Links Below -

The videos linked below capture a series of benchmark sessions running at FHD (1080p) resolution with high detail settings using the GTX660 3GB GPU from 2012. This four year old graphics card is being hosted by an 8 core FX8350 of nearly the same vintage running at 4GHz with 16GB of RAM. Can the 660 and the 8350 do the job?

This card is more than capable of handling Full HD (1920x1080) gaming at high settings for nearly every game out there. This is the resolution at which I do most PC gaming at this time.

However, if gaming at 4K is what you are after then, unless you are satisfied with a frame rates averaging around 12-15 FPS, this will not be the greatest 4K solution for you. This older GPU can get the job done but the experience may be found lacking.

NOTE: NVIDIA Shadowplay was used to capture the tests and this tool had an inevitable impact on the test results. FPS counts were roughly 10% higher without Shadowplay running but the difference was not significant enough to alter the expected gameplay experience.

Below are links to the benchmark videos and the resulting statistics. Click on the video images to watch the live benchmark stats.

RISE OF THE TOMB RAIDER BENCHMARK TEST RESULTS

- Click Here for Video -

Mountain Peak: 35.71 (min/max 19.92/83.2)

Syria: 27.83 (min/max 13.26/45.04)

Geothermal Valley: 23.39 (min/max 19.39/33.53)

Overall Score: 30.81 FPS

UNiGiNE VALLEY 1.0 TEST RESULTS

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MIN/MAX FPS: 20.9/102.6 (22.2/108.2 w/o Shadowplay)

SCORE: 2164 (2320 w/o Shadowplay

FPS AVG: 51.7 (55.4 w/o Shadowplay)

UNiGiNE HEAVEN 4.0 TEST RESULTS

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MIN/MAX FPS: 21.7/99 (20.2/97.6 w/o Shadowplay)

SCORE: 1149 (1210 w/o Shadowplay

FPS AVG: 45.6 (48 w/o Shadowplay)

The videos linked on this page were created primarily to support research into GPUs and to capture a baseline by which to compare anticipated computer upgrades.

The live statistics seen in the upper left of the screen during the benchmark tests were made possible using MSI Afterburner and the RivaTuner Statistics Server. NOTE: RivaTuner installs with MSI Afterburner.

Skookum Valley Gaming will be receiving a brand new MSI GTX-1080 very soon and we are eager to see exactly how much performance was gained by this acquisition.

There is also some curiosity arising as to whether or not the FX-8350 will bottleneck the MSI GTX-1080. The procedures used to generate the GTX-660 baseline will be used to determine if bottlenecks are present in the newly upgraded system.

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GTX 660 + FX 8350 @ WQHD 1440p Benchmarks

GTX-660 and WQHD 1440p Gaming

How do the EVGA GeForce GTX 660 3GB Superclocked GPU and the AMD 8 Core 4GHz FX-8350 CPU handle PC gaming at WQHD (2560x1440) resolution? The answer is, "Quite Amicably!"

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The videos linked below capture a series of benchmark sessions running at WQHD (2560x1440) resolution with high detail settings using the GTX660 3GB GPU from 2012. This four year old graphics card is being hosted by an 8 core FX8350 of nearly the same vintage running at 4GHz with 16GB of RAM. Can the 660 and the 8350 do the job?

This card is certainly capable of handling WQHD (2560x1440) gaming at high settings for nearly every game out there.

However, if gaming at 4K is what you are after then, unless you are satisfied with a frame rates averaging around 12-15 FPS, this wil not be the greatest 4K solution for you. This older GPU can get the job done but the experience may be found lacking.

NOTE: NVIDIA Shadowplay was used to capture the tests and this tool had an inevitable impact on the test results. FPS counts were roughly 10% higher without Shadowplay running but the difference was not significant enough to alter the expected gameplay experience.

It should also be mentioned that although the test was running at WQHD (2560x1440) and displayed on a WQHD (2560x1440) display, NVIDIA Shadowplay recorded a downscaled version at 1080p. It is hoped that the coming GTX-1080 will be able to record at WQHD (2560x1440). However, there is no reason at the moment to expect that it will be able to both display and record at WQHD (2560x1440).

Below are links to the benchmark videos and the resulting statistics. Click on the video images to watch the live benchmark stats.

RISE OF THE TOMB RAIDER BENCHMARK TEST RESULTS

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Mountain Peak: 25.99 (min/max 15.24/49.89)

Syria: 19.49 (min/max 9.91/47.29)

Geothermal Valley: 20.54 (min/max 15.99/25.18)

Overall Score: 22.15 FPS

UNiGiNE VALLEY 1.0 TEST RESULTS

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MIN/MAX FPS: 16/60.7 (16.9/68.4 w/o Shadowplay)

SCORE: 1359 (1487 w/o Shadowplay

FPS AVG: 32.5 (35.5 w/o Shadowplay)

UNiGiNE HEAVEN 4.0 TEST RESULTS

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MIN/MAX FPS: 14.2/54.9 (15.1/61.3 w/o Shadowplay)

SCORE: 635 (687 w/o Shadowplay

FPS AVG: 25.2 (27.3 w/o Shadowplay)

The videos linked on this page were created primarily to support research into GPUs and to capture a baseline by which to compare anticipated computer upgrades.

The live statistics seen in the upper left of the screen during the benchmark tests were made possible using MSI Afterburner and the RivaTuner Statistics Server. NOTE: RivaTuner installs with MSI Afterburner.

Skookum Valley Gaming will be receiving a brand new MSI GTX-1080 very soon and we are eager to see exactly how much performance was gained by this acquisition.

There is also some curiosity arising as to whether or not the FX-8350 will bottleneck the MSI GTX-1080. The procedures used to generate the GTX-660 baseline will be used to determine if bottlenecks are present in the newly upgraded system.

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GTX 660 + FX 8350 @ 4K Benchmarks

GTX-660 and 4K Gaming

Can the EVGA GeForce GTX 660 3GB Superclocked GPU and the AMD 8 Core 4GHz FX-8350 CPU provide enough power to drive PC gaming at 4K (3840x2160) resolution? The answer is yes! However, the question might be whether or not you would really want to do such a thing.

The videos linked below capture a series of benchmark sessions running at 4K with high detail settings using the GTX660 3GB GPU from 2012. This four year old graphics card is being hosted by an 8 core FX8350 of nearly the same vintage running at 4GHz with 16GB of RAM. Can the 660 and the 8350 do the job?

If you are desiring to work on a 4K desktop then the GTX-660 is still very relevant. It will definitely do the job. I have been using this graphics card to support my desktop applications for quite some time.

This card is also more than capable of handling Full HD (1920x1080) gaming at high settings for nearly every game out there. This is the resolution at which I do most PC gaming at this time.

However, if gaming at 4K with a frame rate averaging around 12-15 FPS is going to prevent the gamer from truly enjoying smooth gameplay then, perhaps, this isn't the greatest 4K solution. This older GPU can get the job done but the experience may be found lacking.

NOTE: NVIDIA Shadowplay was used to capture the tests and this tool had an inevitable impact on the test results. FPS counts were roughly 10% higher without Shadowplay running but the difference was not significant enough to alter the expected gameplay experience.

It should also be mentioned that although the test was running at 4K and displayed on a 4K display, NVIDIA Shadowplay recorded a downscaled version at 1080p. It is hoped that the coming GTX-1080 will be able to record at 4K. However, there is no reason at the moment to expect that it will be able to both display and record at 4K.

Below are links to the benchmark videos and the resulting statistics. Click on the video images to watch the live benchmark stats.

RISE OF THE TOMB RAIDER BENCHMARK TEST RESULTS

- Click Here for Video -

Mountain Peak: 13.41 (min/max 8.64/27.18)

Syria: 10.24 (min/max 5.26/22.40)

Geothermal Valley: 11.16 (min/max 9.16/13.23)

Overall Score: 11.56 FPS

UNiGiNE VALLEY 1.0 TEST RESULTS

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MIN/MAX FPS: 8.9/24.0 (10.0/28.1 w/o Shadowplay)

SCORE: 580 (647 w/o Shadowplay

FPS AVG: 13.9 (15.5 w/o Shadowplay)

UNiGiNE HEAVEN 4.0 TEST RESULTS

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MIN/MAX FPS: 6.6/21.4 (7.2/26.0 w/o Shadowplay)

SCORE: 243 (275 w/o Shadowplay

FPS AVG: 9.6 (10.9 w/o Shadowplay)

The videos linked on this page were created primarily to support research into GPUs and to capture a baseline by which to compare anticipated computer upgrades.

The live statistics seen in the upper left of the screen during the benchmark tests were made possible using MSI Afterburner and the RivaTuner Statistics Server. NOTE: RivaTuner installs with MSI Afterburner.

Skookum Valley Gaming will be receiving a brand new MSI GTX-1080 very soon and we are eager to see exactly how much performance was gained by this acquisition.

There is also some curiosity arising as to whether or not the FX-8350 will bottleneck the MSI GTX-1080. The procedures used to generate the GTX-660 baseline will be used to determine if bottlenecks are present in the newly upgraded system.

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How to Connect a PS4 DualShock Controller to a PC

Connect your favorite console game controller to your PC the easy way! Watch the video in the link below and learn how to connect your PlayStation 4 DualShock controller to your PC and start playing great games like Battlefield1 on your PC today!

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If you are like me and have been playing console games almost exclusively for many years, you may have found that making the transition from using a gaming controller to using a keyboard and mouse can be troublesome. There is definitely a learning curve.

Solve all of your problems with this one simple trick!

Get ahead of the curve and back into the action by simply connecting one of your existing console controllers to your PC. You can connect virtually any modern game controller to Windows by using a simple software application called DS4Windows.

If you are transitioning from Xbox to PC then the transition will be even smoother since Windows 10 natively supports the Xbox controller. Earlier versions of Windows will need a driver, however.

If you wish to connect a PlayStation 4 controller to PC, you will need to take the extra step of downloading and installing DS4Windows. This marvelous application will make your PS4 controller look like the Xbox One controller to Windows. It's that easy!

Just download the package from DS4Windows.com, unzip the archive and run the setup. The first time it runs it will ask a couple of questions such as where you would like to install your controller profiles. After that, it is good to go!

Eventually, becoming accustomed to the keyboard and mouse controls will have its advantages. But, if you just want to get gaming right away then grab your controller and let's get started!

REQUIRED HARDWARE:
► PlayStation 4 (PS4) Dualshock
► USB cable to connect controller to PC
*Bluetooth can be used if your PC supports it

Although the DS4Windows software supports both Bluetooth and USB connectivity, it is recommended that you begin the process by first connecting via USB. After you have established that the software and controller are working correctly together, go ahead and try out Bluetooth!

REQUIRED SOFTWARE:
► DS4Windows if using PS4 DualShock controller on Windows 10
*Xbox 360 drivers are required if your PC is running an older version of Windows

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BACKGROUND
Windows 10 already has built-in support for the Xbox 360 controller. This shouldn't be too surprising since the Xbox is basically a special purpose PC which runs Direct X. By the way, that also happens to be where the Xbox gets the the "X" in its name.

Because Windows 10 already supports the Xbox controller, you should be able to plug that controller directly into your PC using the appropriate USB cable and it should work without extra effort. If you are using an earlier version of Windows then you will need to download and install the appropriate driver. DS4Windows will take care of this for you when first launched.

If you wish to connect your PS4 Dualshock controller to your PC, this will require an extra piece of software. The required application is called DS4Windows and its job is to make Windows think your PS4 Dualshock controller is actually the Xbox 360 controller. I found this software and all of the instructions at the DS4Windows website (http://www.ds4windows.com).

At first, I was hesitant to install software from what I considered to be an unknown source. However, after some careful research, I arrived at the conclusion that this software is safe when downloaded straight from the source. It is strongly encouraged that this software be downloaded ONLY from ds4windows.com to ensure the authenticity of the package you are downloading.

Check out the video in the link below to have a look at the website and get a feel for what is needed to connect your PlayStation controller to your PC!

How to connect a PS4 Controller to your PC!

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HOW TO DO IT
I was going to create a step-by-step tutorial to cover this but the DS4Windows website has a very simple and complete step-by-step guide. There is even a link to a related video on that website if you wish to see what the software looks like when first launched. My recommendation is to go directly to the DS4Windows website and check it out. Everything you need to know is right there.

NOTE: I strongly recommend using DS4Windows instead of other input mapping software because DS4Windows is proven safe and does not have any built-in advertising or associated bloat-ware.

For more information, please refer to the links below:
TechRadar: How to use the PS4 DualShock 4 Controller on a PC
DigitalTrends: How to Connect PS4's DualShock 4 Controller to a PC
HowToGeek: How to Use the PlayStation 4’s DualShock 4 Controller for PC Gaming
CroatCode on YouTube: How To Connect A PS4 Controller To PC (Easiest Way)
Galatis TV on YouTube: How to use your PS4 Dualshock 4 Controller on your PC
DS4Windows Website: Use your PS4 Controller on your PC to its full potential

This video contains Battlefield 1 gameplay that was made possible by using a PS4 controller on PC. Prior to connecting the console controller to the PC, gaming on PC was painful for me. Using the PS4 game controller on PC has brought me back into the competition and made gaming on the PC fun again!

I hope this video has helped someone else and perhaps even inspired another console player to try out gaming on PC.

Connecting a console controller to PC will definitely make things easier!

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Battlefield 1 - Horseback Squad Wipe

Headshots, squad wiping, and the end of from-behind sniping!!!

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After clearing that evil squad from their hiding place behind the rocky outcropping, I failed to notice that another player had mysteriously spawned behind the guy I had just terminated.

The squad was not truly wiped!

Adding insult to injury this newly spawned player decided to lay upon the ground and snipe me from behind. After taking a few shots and with only 14% of my health remaining, I decided to go for broke and run this menace into the ground.

It almost didn't work...almost. ...I got him. :0)

This brief video was captured shortly after connecting a PS4 DualShock 4 controller to my PC. Most of my gameplay in the past years has been almost exclusively on the PlayStation (both PS3 and PS4). Recently, I decided to try out Battlefield 1 on PC. That was mostly because I could try it out for 10 hours before release thanks to the Origin Access Early Trial offering.

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Suffice it to say, the WASD control paradigm was giving me some grief. I was doing nothing but losing. Knowing that skill with WASD comes from hours of practice and only having 10 hours to try out the game, it was time to get practical. So, I did some Googling and found an easy way to connect my PS4 DS4 Controller to my PC and BAM! I'm back in the game and have become a force to be reckoned with!

Stay Tuned for more Dynamite Battlefield Action!

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Console Gamer Tries Battlefield 1 on PC and Feels the WASD Pain!

The making of this video was a brutal trial-by-fire. Although the overwhelming majority of my recent gaming action has been on consoles (Atari2600, NES, PS2, PS3, and PS4), I have many years of PC based gaming under my ever-widening belt.

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Much of my historical gameplay experience has included the use of the seemingly ubiquitous WASD based keyboard control paradigm. Alas, none of that experience helped me today when I tried to play the early release "Free Trial" of Battlefield1 that has been made available through Origin Access.

To say the least, it was a slaughter and I was the sacrificial animal. All my gaming experience was rendered useless and I was reduced to less-than-noob status on the Battlefield. I simply could not move fast enough with the keyboard and mouse controls. This interface is not sufficiently intuitive to me at this point and movement required too much thought. Too be an effective player, movement has to be second nature. A moment's thought needs to translate into immediate muscle movement.

Many people say, and I do believe, that over time and with much practice, the WASD/Mouse movement system will not only become intuitive, it will be a faster and more precise interface. It will certainly be worth the effort to pursue perfection on this route but there is clearly a long road ahead of me.

The epic beat-down which was laid upon me today was captured in all of its sticky glory and is linked below for all the world to see. If you are like me and have been playing console games almost exclusively for many years, you might know the pain that put this gamer's ego back on the ground today.

Worry not! For I will overcome this infusion of humility and return to fight another battle. The BF1 war is not over! We will fight them on the beaches. We will fight them on the streets. We will fight them with growing confidence and growing strength in the air! We will never surrender!

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This video was captured on an AMD FX-8350 Eight-Core Processor based PC equipped with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 GPU. The graphics card has built-in desktop capture and share tools. Audio was captured using a Blue Yeti microphone. The final video was edited and rendered using Sony Movie Studio 13 Platinum.

So far my experience with playing the Battlefield 1 Early Trial has been truly great.

Looking forward to seeing you on the Battlefield!

Stay Skookum!
Pilchuck
of Skookum Valley Gaming

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See more BF1 Beta action in these short videos!
https://youtu.be/yk7UzcweB2g
https://youtu.be/97hkz-3N1kA
https://youtu.be/rafVfLa0EGQ
https://youtu.be/pW2YbcFFhps

Battlefield 1 on PC | How To Go Full Screen

To some it may be a mystery. To others it may be stunningly obvious. This video is for people like me who sometimes forget the more simple things in life...

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UPDATE: It looks like many laptop gamers are having issues with BF1 and/or DirectX 12. I'm currently looking for a more satisfying solution to the problem but so far the answer appears to be to choose "Borderless". This setting will give you what is maybe a pseudo-fullscreen. It basically maximizes the windowed view and removes the border. You will be stuck with whatever resolution and refresh rate is default in your Windows desktop, however.

The original post below will help you find where to to switch the game view between "Windowed, Borderless, and Fullscreen."

ORIGINAL POST:
So you've just downloaded Battlefield 1 or any other PC game and you can't figure out how to make it go full screen. You've clicked everywhere in the game's window frame looking for something that will allow you to switch to full screen. But, you find nothing.

You've then search the Origin, Steam, or U-Play interfaces to see if there is some hidden configuration variable that you need to switch...some inconspicuous checkbox that went unchecked. You've even searched the Internet looking for answers. Yet, despite all of your efforts, you have found nothing.

Well, search no more!

Here's a little something that should help you solve this perplexing conundrum...

The solution is right there in the game itself. On the top row of the Battlefield 1 main menu, you should see a tab called "More". Click this tab and you will see a number of cards; one of these will be labeled "Options" and has an icon that looks like a gear. Click on this card and you will be presented with links to the "Audio" and "Video" settings.

Select "Video" and you will be taken to the screen on the left. The topmost setting on this screen is called "FULLSCREEN MODE". What you need to do from here is just click the side arrows and scroll until you find the option you want. This attribute will cycles through three options labeled WINDOWED, BORDERLESS, and FULLSCREEN. My most preferred setting is FULLSCREEN.

Even thought this setting appears to be located exactly where most people would expect it to be, it seems that I forget this almost every time I get a new PC game. That's why I made this blog post and the associated video. Hopefully, the next time I need to be reminded to check the game's internal video settings so that I can go full screen, maybe I'll stumble upon my own posts and get the answer (and the healthy dose of humility) that I need.

Below is a video which will walk the viewer through the steps necessary to switch the game from "windowed" to "full screen" mode.

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I've run into this many times when downloading games from Origin, Steam, U-Play, or wherever else. The fact that I've struggled with this so many times and forgot what to do in between probably points out that I do not play enough games on PC. Yes, I am mainly a console player. Still can't quite get the whole "WASD" thing. :-p

This video was captured on an AMD FX-8350 Eight-Core Processor based PC equipped with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 GPU. The graphics card has built-in desktop capture and share tools. Audio was captured using a Blue Yeti microphone. The final video was edited and rendered using Sony Movie Studio 13 Platinum.

So far my experience with playing the Battlefield 1 Early Trial has been truly great.

Looking forward to seeing you on the Battlefield!

Stay Skookum!
Pilchuck
of Skookum Valley Gaming

► YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/c/SkookumValleyGamingTube
► Twitter: https://twitter.com/SkookumGames
► Google+: +SkookumValleyGaming
► Blogger: http://www.SkookumValleyGaming.com

Learn more about the EA/DICE Battlefield Games!
https://www.battlefield.com/

See more BF1 Beta action in these short videos!
https://youtu.be/yk7UzcweB2g
https://youtu.be/97hkz-3N1kA
https://youtu.be/rafVfLa0EGQ
https://youtu.be/pW2YbcFFhps