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[Vintage]

Everything looks ok except for this part:



I can't think of a single game that uses half of that. Correct me if I'm wrong, but don't most games at 4K eat up 4-5GB tops?

You're mistaking RAM with VRAM.

 

[AndyMoogle]

You're mistaking RAM with VRAM.

That's not correct either. VRAM usage can go to 8 GB or so in ROTR. Games will use up what you have.

 

[...Scatter...]

What if MS is just speccing the Recommended so high that people will just buy the Xbox version?

Yeah but they're giving it away for free to XBO digital pre orders. Im sure they're smart enough to realize they make money on Xbox and PC sales for their title.

 

[SmoothRunningGun]

Lots of cheap codes on ebay incoming.

 

[n051de]

I don't think that has been confirmed.

It needs DX12 so i think it is basically confirmed.

 

[petethepanda]

This is really cool, but the more I think about it, the more I'm torn about what I'll actually do. Initially I figured I'd preorder the Bone version since I don't mind getting it digitally (as a Remedy fanboy I doubt I would find myself wanting to sell the game after playing it), but with my setup, I can't imagine when I would play it on Xbox instead of PC. It's not like PS3 Portal 2 which had a real "use" for two copies considering the game's cross-platform multiplayer. I might just forego the "buy one get both" deal to just get the PC version with the GCU or Prime discount.

 

[Fardeen]

so glad its directx only, the amount of draw frames that this game is is insane and awesome, only directx 12 can do that on a pc

 

[LukasTaves]

That exists. Not sure why it doesn't here. Perhaps x86 programs in the store arent true UWPs as of yet.

I think the issue is that the store isn't unified with xbone yet, just pc and phone thus far.

 

[EGM1966]

Specs seem high for an XB1 game. Curious to see how it looks on PC as for that I'd expect a significant boost over XB1 version.

 

[plasmawave]

I was like, cool I will check out the PC... oh... it's win10 only... ?

 

[Reckheim]

Was going to get windows 10 this summer anyways so this sounds great. I'm really liking what microsoft is doing this generation. If only they put the halo games on windows 10 as well (forza too).

 

[iJudged]

These are some hefty recommended specs. Obviously don't tell much without knowing what sort of performance you'll get.

Yeah, Windows 10 is pretty demanding!

 

[AndyMoogle]

I was like, cool I will check out the PC... oh... it's win10 only... ?

Most games will be win10 only sooner or later. Might as well get it now.

 

[10k]

Windows 10k

 

[Gurish]

How this game will run on my 960?

We need next gen GPU'S desperetely, games are starting to be too demanding.

 

[Bronetta]

I thought DX12 was supposed to make games hella efficient but that 6GB VRAM requirement looks mighty scary.

 

[tuxfool]

I thought DX12 was supposed to make games hella efficient but that 6GB VRAM requirement looks mighty scary.

What requirement? It's a recommended spec.

 

[AndyMoogle]

I thought DX12 was supposed to make games hella efficient but that 6GB VRAM requirement looks mighty scary.

Recommended, not required.

6GB isn't much anyway. We are moving towards 4k.

 

[plagiarize]

I thought DX12 was supposed to make games hella efficient but that 6GB VRAM requirement looks mighty scary.

It'll be for the highest quality textures just as it is in other games like ROTR. The textures available for cards with lower amounts of VRAM will still be highly detailed, just not as highly detailed. In ROTR the differences at 1080p are minimal between high and very high textures.

 

[renegade_dewitt]

So the 970 won't even get me 1080p60? Damn...but what else would you expect from a AAA PC game?

 

[Zedox]

Best news all day. A BOGO is always good.

 

[AndyMoogle]

So the 970 won't even get me 1080p60? Damn...but what else would you expect from a AAA PC game?

...

 

[Caayn]

So the 970 won't even get me 1080p60? Damn...but what else would you expect from a AAA PC game?

Sure it will, just not at max settings most likely.

 

[Bsigg12]

Lots of cheap codes on ebay incoming.

Not necessarily because you have to preorder the digital version of the Xbox One version before April 4th. This isn't like other things where there's a code packed inside a physical copy. I don't expect to see that many out there.

 

[plagiarize]

So the 970 won't even get me 1080p60? Damn...but what else would you expect from a AAA PC game?

It won't get you 1080p60 on Dead Rising 3, Ryse, or Rise of the Tomb Raider on PC either... and guess what all those games have in common

Edit: I think I'm wrong about Ryse.

Sure it will, just not at max settings most likely. Resolution and framerate are not lord and master in terms of load on the hardware.

Nope. Nopety nope.

 

[Palette Swap]

Recommended, not required.

6GB isn't much anyway. We are moving towards 4k.

It isn't much but AFAIK, in the current market, you don't get that for less than a 980 Ti, which starts at $600 (700€ here), that's quite a price tag.
That will change moving forward, obviously.

 

[Digital Savior]

I've been waiting for Xbox/PC cross buy. The fact it is free, holy hell.

 

[AndyMoogle]

It isn't much but AFAIK, in the current market, you don't get that for less than a 980 Ti, which starts at $600 (700€ here), that's quite a price tag.
That will change moving forward, obviously.

AMD exist too.

 

[MaulerX]

Welp. Just cancelled my physical pre-order and replaced it with a digital one. If this is the future bring it on. All digital all the time.

 

[Nzyme32]

Obviously you can't pre-order yet on W10, but even on release, if you buy it from the W10 store, you should also get it on the Xbox. It's all it that "vision" they've been preaching in the past couple of years.

This isn't true apparently; "specific to our Xbox store... only during that pre-order period" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1MaQN80c2c

 

[Akronis]

Okay...this

g-sync doesn't require exclusive fullscreen
you can add to steam if you really want to (overlay doesn't work though overlay support is coming
dxtory works as a fps counter on rise of the tomb raider
thought things like aa injectors are liked by pc gamers they are insecure and this platform is about protecting xbox live as a platform (cheating in mutliplayer, etc)

It's a single player game...

 

[J-Rzez]

Wow... well, Nvidia and AMD need to get their new respective cards out there soon. Plus that 16gb RAM.

 

[sleepykyo]

Everything looks ok except for this part:



I can't think of a single game that uses half of that. Correct me if I'm wrong, but don't most games at 4K eat up 4-5GB tops?

Arkham Knight on pc unofficially needs 12gb. Like the official one was 8 then they finally came out and stated that players would need 12.

I hope the low settings on the game looks great because those minimum specs seem a bit high.

 

[Twenty7KVN]

Welp my poor 2500k

 

[gdt]

Damn those specs.

My 980ti gonna have to work eh

 

[LordOcidax]

Lots of cheap codes on ebay incoming.

Maybe the game linked to the XBL account.... No with a code

 

[SZips]

Maybe the game linked to the XBL account.... No with a code

The FAQ page literally says people who pre-order will be sent a redemption code via Xbox Live.

HOW DO I GET THE WINDOWS 10 VERSION OF THE GAME FOR FREE?

Starting February 11, anyone who pre-orders the digital version of “Quantum Break” for Xbox One through the Xbox Store will receive the Windows 10 version of the game for free, downloadable at the Windows Store via redemption code. The pre-order offer also applies for those who redeem a digital code purchased from participating retailers or from the Xbox One Special Edition Quantum Break Bundle by April 5, 2016.

HOW WILL I RECEIVE THE WINDOWS 10 CODE? HOW DO I ACTIVATE IT?

After you pre-order a digital copy of “Quantum Break” for Xbox One through the Xbox Store, you will receive a system message over Xbox Live that includes a 5x5 redemption code for the Windows 10 version of the game. Codes will be issued shortly after launch.

Of course, it's possible they're being a bit cheeky with that wording but it seems pretty clear-cut to me.

 

[exmachina64]

Arkham Knight on pc unofficially needs 12gb. Like the official one was 8 then they finally came out and stated that players would need 12.

I hope the low settings on the game looks great because those minimum specs seem a bit high.

The poster you're quoting is referring to VRAM and you're referring to RAM.

Arkham Knight does not require a GPU with 8-12GB of VRAM.

 

[BriGuy]

Those recommended specs are ridicuballs. My PC runs laps around the Xbone, but I would be nuts to try running it on the former. Still, I suppose I can always save it for when I upgrade again in a few years time. I won't snub free.

 

[orochi91]

My 280x is getting a bit long in the tooth.

 

[Zedox]

Welp. Just cancelled my physical pre-order and replaced it with a digital one. If this is the future bring it on. All digital all the time.

Welcome to the digital future. I've been on digital this whole gen and haven't looked back. I'm thinking that the next Xbox will have back compat and will be just like XB360 (have the digital game and it shows up in your library). Now with cross-buy with PC, even more incentive to go digital.

 

[DOT DASH DOT]

Buy on my Mrs XB1 and I get PC version! Winners.

 

[Garou]

Welp my poor 2500k

A properly overclocked 2500K will smoke those listed CPUs.

 

[GSG Flash]

Windows Store? Gross

I'll be getting the Steam version.

 

[Fularu]

You can still cancel.

Are there merchants that don't let you?

My physical preorder is 23$ why would I cancel it?

 

[kinggroin]

First DX12 title, specs go...UP



Bahahahaha

 

[Hey_Blinkin]

Do only newer cards support Directx 12? I was under the, hopefully wrong, impression that my 7970 wouldn't support Directx 12.

 

[RyudBoy]

Whoa, so I will get both versions when I buy it on XB1. Very nice.

 

[LostDonkey]

3570k @4.5 970 Ftw 16gb, will just lock at 1080/30 and see how high I can push the settings. I don't need 60 for a game like this. Driving games and FPS games, sure.

 

[golem]

Need to know if there is a collectors edition first.