View Full Version : Another HDTV game for Xbox rumor
RockU2Deth
07-17-2002, 11:30 AM
The game is Street Hoops
http://www.nlgaming.com/news/3087/index.html
This one actually mentions 720p support
"Street Hoops is set to tip-off later this August on the PlayStation 2 and Xbox. Street Hoops for Xbox is the first game ever to support HDTV resolution with 720p running at 60fps! "
We'll see.
Damon
im a major and 1 fan, and i thought street hoops was a little disappointing. The visuals were that great and the gameplay was not fun. Hopefully it will turn out better in the real game. :)
ZeroDegreeK
07-30-2002, 08:35 AM
Here is part of an interview with one of the developers, he mentions 720p again.
GS: Did any of the real-life players featured in the game have input in its development?
JV: Early on in the game design process, we had several players approach us with ideas for Street Hoops. Syrus Yarbrough, our Black Ops player relations consultant, helped me contact all the LA local talent to get a street flavor early on for the prototype. After the prototype was done, Activision contracted some of the most renowned playground legends in the country, including Half Man Half Amazing, Hot Sauce, Headache, Main Event, Speedy Williams, The Future, AO, and Booger Smith. They provided their basketball talent--signature moves and input--and likenesses for the game during motion-capture sessions. In addition, we used other street ballers for motion capture from the Harlem Globetrotters and Nike "Freestyle" commercials. All together, we had more than 1,500 unique basketball moves captured. Our player roster exceeds 100 different players from all over the United States.
GS: Are there going to be any differences in the content of the console versions?
JV: Street Hoops will be similar for all three consoles as far as the key game features, core gameplay mechanics, and AI. However, each console will have its unique features based on the console strengths. On the PS2, we will have DTS real-time audio support, six audio multistream channels with 3D audio, Multitap support for up to eight players, and high-res 512x448 frame buffer at 60Hz. On the Xbox, we will have HDTV support up to 720p at 60Hz, Dolby Digital with 3D Sound, user-customized soundtracks utilizing the Xbox soundtrack feature, fast hard-drive loading, and high-res true-color textures. On the GameCube, we will have Dolby Pro Logic audio support and high-res true-color textures at 640x480 frame buffer at 60Hz. Both the PS2 and Xbox versions will have the DVD fully loaded with goodies like secret movies, players, and teams. The GameCube version will have all the great gameplay of the other two versions, but it will have fewer goodies due to the limited size of a GameCube disc when compared with a DVD.
dave420
08-07-2002, 02:51 PM
Well, I really am not going to hold my breath on this..... well see. But even if it is 720p How many people have a tv that can support it? Its not mainstream enough yet!!!! Well see, I just dont think the developers are gonna waste time on a project that will be seen by less than what 4% of the xbox population.
i cant wait for this game!!
AdminJoe
08-11-2002, 08:28 PM
I was at EB tonight, and the pre-sell box was on the shelf.
I turned it over, and it said "720p HD ready at 60fps"
so this game will be the first!!
Woot!
AdminJoe
08-11-2002, 08:34 PM
i just realized my set doesnt do 720p, as it down converts the signal to 480p...
hmm
lonestar
08-11-2002, 08:47 PM
i thought 720p was upconverted to 1080i. I remember something about them being an equivalent image er something like that. bah what do i know
Hi all, this is my first time here. I was pointed here by teamxbox.com. I have a RCA 38310 that only handles 480p and 1080i. I bought Street Hoops in hope and curiosity. I tried it with all three modes enabled in the Xbox dashboard; 480p, 720p, and 1080i. When I turned on the game all that displayed was heavy static distortion alternating with a black screen every two seconds. When I disabled 720p in the dashboard the game displayed perfectly. This leads me to believe that the game is outputting a true 720p signal...unfortunately I just can't see it. :p
