Playing Grid on my laptop. Stunning Graphics & Gameplay (video)

I was playing Race Driver: Grid on my m15x. Its a really beautiful game. Check out this video

http://youtube.com/watch?v=BU5QxwASTz8&fmt=6 << Now HQ

Remember to watch the video in High quality. because the standard quality is Sh*t

Edit: I added a high Quality video link

 

Nice video. You got some great crash scenes.

I didn't know youtube finally had a high quality video feature.

 

I had more footage of some amazing crashes but my HDD crashed. (no pun intended)

 

I played it on PC and 360 and the 360 seriously dominated in terms of visuals. No idea why because the PC version was set to max. Maybe the AA wasn't high enough ??

 

was your tv hd

what setting

 

Yeah, it's a 40" Samsung HDTV and I was playing at 720p.

 

Its hard to beat the 3rd race LOL. I can't find my ps2 to usb converter or i'd be using my playstation2 controller. its so hard to not crash using the keyboard.

 

maybe the 40" screen helped with the experience factor. did you try playing with your laptop hooked up to the big screen?

 

This is what the 360 version looked like:



And this is what PC Maximum settings looks like: (Used FRAPS)

 

Not a great comparison shot because totally different scenes and lighting. your 360 shot is in bright daylight and close up, while the PC one is dark and far away.

I would assume the PC to have equal or better graphics but that a laptop would not be able to run them.

 

Here is a screenshot of Grid on m15x, hooked up to my 24" dell monitor. I'm playing at 1920x1200

 

Okay those shots are better, but I still think the 360 version looks better. The textures are more detailed. Same goes with the cars.
Maybe that's why the Console versions cost $10 more.

 

What ViciousXUSMC said is true, also you cant compare that website's photoshoped pictures with PC pictures

 

The PC version should definitely have a better view of things and better graphics, with AA turned up and so on.

Nice vid , Ricky.

 

Its probably because of the post-processing effects, they give everything this ugly ,yellow taint.I hate that stuff-they used it in DiRT ,and now obviously in GRID.

 

i really don't like the le mans race.. it is so long!!!...

the 360 one looks sweet!!

 

The PC version looks way cooler. That website xbox360 looks photoshopped.

 

Yeah that is one of the first screenshots for the game actually, most highlikely photoshopped, the 360 one. PC version on fully maxed out definitely looks better.

 

thats without the bloom "X360 version"

 

its a great game... and its getting better now that i am winning!!!

 

it's so hard for me i dont know if it is because im used to need for speed or if the steering ratio is high or maybe the camera angle is fast but i want to get use to it.

 

I remember reading somewhere you need to turn off HDR on the PC version to make it look like the 360 version.

 

Yea, you might want to turn post processing off to get a similar look to the clearly photo shopped x360. By turning it off and cranking up the settings you could get some sweet results (better than the pics below)




Edit the file
for DEMO:
<Windir>:\Documents and Settings\<your user>\My documents\Codemasters\GRID Demo\hardwaresettings\hardware_settings_config.xml

or for FULL GAME:
<Windir>:\Documents and Settings\<your user>\My documents\Codemasters\GRID\hardwaresettings\hardware_settings_config.xml

and change the line which contains:

postprocess enabled="true" blur="true"

to

postprocess enabled="false" blur="false"


You can turn off blur from game interface also, but HDR is only disabled through this config file.


=================================================================================

Pics for comparison

Postprocessing ON



Postprocessing OFF



Postprocessing ON



Postprocessing OFF



Taken from gamespot again http://www.gamespot.com/pc/driving/racedriverone/show_msgs.php?topic_id=m-1-43405434&pid=939158

 

The PC version could also have things enabled that you think makes it look worse that they took out of 360 to make it easiwer to run, usually things like more detailed lighting or motion blur would be in more dramatic effect on PC when you have all settings max, you may find turning some stuff off or making it lower may give you the visual effect you want. MAX setting is not always the best looking setting.

Heck for the longest (and probably still) I loved how everybody assumed EXTREME post processing was the for UT3, but it had nothing to do with the detail or graphics but rather the style the effects took. So everybody put it on that setting because it sounded like the highest, but many probably would like it set to something more realistic.

Edit: posted right after you. Looks like you pretty much confirmed what I was just about to speculate.

 

Yep, postprocessing washes out the colours on the pc quite a lot, some might like it others might not.

I reckon you can keep postprocessing on and increase digitalvibrance in nvidia control panel if you really want to keep the processing and the vivid look.

EDIT:

Just tried it, didnt like the looks at all

 

I like Vrooms Vrooms but I'm unsure about a PC racing game. I'd rather get one for Wii - the Mario Kart controller is surprisingly comfortable. Maybe I'll download the demo?

 

Yep,try the demo.It`s fun once you get used to it.
If you steer off course, accelerate SLOWLY and keep steering to minimum till you get back on the road.

 

True true I was wrong with photoshopped pic. Actually turned off HDR before but never liked it. Will see if I can change my mind about that, I too don´t like the yellow look of the game using HDR.

 

Off topic question... can you fine-tune your cars (engines, suspension, drivetrain, vinyls, tints, etc) in Grid like you can in NFS games?

 

how well does grid run on a 8600m gt with ddr2?

 

Unfortunately, it doesn't run as smoothly as you'd think. With my 8600 GDDR3 OC'd and all settings to max(2xMSAA), I only get about 35 FPS Avg. during races. Turning off the AA helps, though.

 

unfournatly he's right my 8600m gs ddr2 overclocked gets 20-30 fps everything high 1280*720 no aa

 

Um GRID runs pretty well on a 8600M GT DDR2, what are you guys smoking? Turning down AA is the best thing.

When I played the demo at default game settings at 1280x800 I got around 40-45 frames. More than enough to play a driving game. After I tweaked some settings I then got 50-55.

Obviously, you can't max out but you can play the game just fine. I hear the retail game has better framerates.

 

The best effect is achieved by keeping HDR ON, and increasing digital vibrance to something that suits you best.

Nope, just switch between predefined sponsor logos, designs and decals for each company.

Grid is about racing, not customization.

Pretty damn good

Strange.

My ddr2 at stock clocks, with every setting either ON / ULTRA except shadows and trees (both MEDIUM), 2XMSAA @ 1280 x 800, runs like a dream. No slow feel, perfectly smooth and fast.

I don't measure my fps as then I start googling about what others people are getting, why am I not getting that...etc etc. Im very happy with the performance, game runs beautifully and I'm happy. To explain, its as smooth as CSS on a ddr2 card.



I also agree with the above poster, the retail gives you better performance both fps wise and control wise. The latest whql drivers also help, as does the latest patch.

 

he has a 8600gs, of course it'll get 5 -10 fps below a gt.

 

I don't think so. Unless you edit the car files and change around the numbers.

 

Mario kart just owns.
online is so cool.
the wheel is surprisingly intuitive as well...
i want to bluetooth my wiimote to play grid on the pc with it..

 

here is another HQ video: Black BMW
http://youtube.com/watch?v=8cpZg1vimg4&fmt=6

 

I have a guide on how to do this

and yeah mario kart wii is a great game. I took a long break from it tho to play Okami & Metroid Prime 3 so I dont get burned out on it.

I am over 8000VR in race mode, but never tried battle mode.

 

another video here:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=7bLEe5NoiMs&fmt=6

 

Totally agree. I played the demo versjon of grid on my laptop 8600m GT ddr 3 sli with ultrasettings withouth aa, but the 360 versjon is way way better in terms on visuals

 

its not, if you remove the Post Processing ,it is way better.