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TSseanwms
post Jul 3 2017, 08:36 PM, updated 9y ago

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Hi guys,

Deciding to get a 21:9 for gaming but not sure all games now are compatible with 21:9? like cs go and overwatch? the display will it zoom in just to fit the 21:9?
youngy
post Jul 4 2017, 04:07 PM

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No point going for 21:9 with CS and Overwatch. Both doesn't support Ultrawide.

Saying it is unfair but gaming mouse with high DPI is okay. Haha
Skylinestar
post Jul 4 2017, 08:26 PM

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Definitely 16:9.
Most games are optimized at 16:9.
21:9 is mainly for movies. For games, it's severely stretched at the sides (if you worry about perfect geometry). With TN panels, you'll notice color shift. Depends on how picky you are, these might drive you crazy.
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post Jul 7 2017, 07:07 PM

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using 21:9 for gaming..and I dont think I will revert back to 16:9 in future. Most game actually are 21:9 compatible/optimised.
U can refer here for reference
Wide screen Game Database
blackblackk
post Jul 17 2017, 06:02 PM

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I felt like I'm one of the few that actually went back to 16:9. A lot of games does not support.. videos & TV series always will have black bars at the side.

Movies are amazing but I watch a lot more 16:9 content compare to watching movies.
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post Aug 3 2017, 06:58 PM

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For native supported game in 21:9, can it call cheating?
Example for FPS games, you got 30% more viewing area then 16:9 user, they can see you on the side while other cannot.

Just asking
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post Aug 3 2017, 07:00 PM

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overwatch and csgo actually does support 21:9 and i will never ever go back to 16:9
Subang Nuclear Reactor
post Aug 4 2017, 12:57 PM

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i played CS:GO and rainbow six siege at 21:9

definitely recommend it. not going back to 16:9

This post has been edited by Subang Nuclear Reactor: Aug 4 2017, 12:58 PM
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post Aug 4 2017, 04:30 PM

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QUOTE(ngks @ Aug 3 2017, 06:58 PM)
For native supported game in 21:9, can it call cheating?
Example for FPS games, you got 30% more viewing area then 16:9 user, they can see you on the side while other cannot.

Just asking
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Depends by what you mean by cheating. If it means gaining advantage then yes, 21:9 and 100hz+ monitors will give you an advantage. If it means will it get you banned, no unless it is not officially supported and you hacked it to get it to work.

 

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