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    Widescreen resolution on certain games?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by InstantWinston, Sep 20, 2008.

  1. InstantWinston

    InstantWinston Newbie

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    I like to play games like Rollercoaster Tycoon 3 and The Movies, and they only let me use 4:3 resolutions. Is it possible for me to get it to 1280x800 somehow, for these games or any other 4:3-only games, for that matter?
     
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    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    Steven87 Notebook Consultant

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    I have Roller Coaster Tycoon 3 (Deluxe edition, with expansion packs) and it supports 1280x800. Try the latest patches.
     
    Steven87, Sep 21, 2008
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    focusfre4k Notebook Evangelist

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    some games you need to force to stretch it out. like bf2 and 2142. a widescreen gives you an advantage so they say...so they make it so you can not play widescreen against all the others with a 4 by 3
     
    focusfre4k, Sep 21, 2008
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