Oblivion System Requirments

[Joker T]

Recommended:


3 Ghz Intel Pentium 4 or equivalent processor
1 GB System RAM
ATI X800 series, Nvidia GeForce 6800 series, or higher video card


Minimum System Requirements:

Windows XP
512MB System RAM
2 Ghz Intel Pentium 4 or equivalent processor
128MB Direct3D compatible video card and DirectX 9.0 compatible driver;
8x DVD-ROM drive
4.6 GB free hard disk space
DirectX 9.0c (included)
DirectX 8.1 compatible sound card
Keyboard, Mouse
Supported Video Card Chipsets:


ATI X1800 series
ATI X1300 series
ATI X850 series
ATI X800 series
ATI X700 series
ATI X600 series
ATI Radeon 9800 series
ATI Radeon 9700 series
ATI Radeon 9600 series
ATI Radeon 9500 series
ATI Radeon 9000 series

NVIDIA Geforce 7800 series
NVIDIA GeForce 6800 series
NVIDIA GeForce FX series

[swlovinist]

That settles it, I am getting the 360 version. The only way I could run it on my PC is if I overclocked my sorry ass computer to hell...and I mean it would be going there fast!

[pacmanhat]

Those aren't too unheard of for recommended specs... what's the bare minimum, though?

[calthaer]

The minimum are all those specs listed under "Windows XP" there on the post.

Still too much for my PC. I need an upgrade, but there are still so many good games out there that I haven't played yet, and it's pointless to upgrade now for a game I probably won't get to for a year.

They really do need to stop making games that run only on the top 15-20% of PCs. That, I believe, is what is truly killing the PC game market.

[-hellvin-]

Cool, looks like I'm all set. Been wanting to upgrade to a gig of ram for a while. Guess I'll make this my excuse to grab some with my discount.

[Snapple]

My computer isn't strong enough to run that thing even if you cut all those requirements in half.

[THATinkjar]

Wow, thats really not too bad! Recommended is always a bit off, though, which is something to remember. As long as Unreal Tournament 2007 isn't more too much more, I'm all set for 2006!

[Lothars]

I do definitly like the specs and honestly I disagree about these being high specs they are actually tame compared to what they could be IMO, which is good because anything more and it would be insane

[Ed Oscuro]

The days when you could sneak by with a video card with only 64MB of memory onboard are long gone.

The specs are a bit surprising, though. Aside from RAM, the minimum system isn't really much more advanced than a 360 (it might actually be less sophisticated). Look at the 128MB video card, for example. Hopefully there'll be better textures available for PC users that have a high end system, though.

[THATinkjar]

The specs are a bit surprising, though. Aside from RAM, the minimum system isn't really much more advanced than a 360 (it might actually be less sophisticated).

I think the 360 is clearly more capable that the minimum spec listed here, Ed.

[Joker T]

I have edited my post so it is easier to see which is Minimum and recommended.

[hezeuschrist]

The days when you could sneak by with a video card with only 64MB of memory onboard are long gone.

The specs are a bit surprising, though. Aside from RAM, the minimum system isn't really much more advanced than a 360 (it might actually be less sophisticated). Look at the 128MB video card, for example. Hopefully there'll be better textures available for PC users that have a high end system, though.

The PC game with every single detail pushed to max is what the 360 game is.


from gametab.com...

So how do the two versions of Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion stack up? CVG recently put the question to the game's producer, Gavin Carter:

CVG: Will there be different features or limitations in the Xbox 360 version?
Carter: We are working to make the two versions as close to identical as possible. The Xbox 360 version should be visually identical to a PC running with all the visual options turned to maximum. PC users will have more options to turn down certain visuals to better accommodate older hardware setups. The only thing the Xbox 360 version will lack is the Elder Scrolls Construction Set for modding. It simply isn't possible to offer on a console.

Elsewhere, Xbox.com spoke with Oblivion's executive producer, Todd Howard:

Xbox.com: Anything you'll be able to do with the game on Xbox 360 that just wouldn't be possible anywhere else?
Howard: Hmmm, I guess it's more about the fact that we can do it all and not really have to cut corners. So for instance, in the PC version, depending on your PC, there's a part of it you won't be seeing in all its glory, but on the Xbox 360, you get it all. Please, everyone, buy an HD set ... just please.

Xbox.com: ...just how much more glorious an adventure can owners expect from the title than their PC-loving counterparts?
Howard: Again, it depends on their setup. If they have the absolute latest PC with a video card that is fully shader model 3.0 compatible and a giant HD monitor, they're about the same. The question is, can they get all of that for $399? And does it let them play Geometry Wars? That game rules.

No chance in hell am I buying the PC version ;)

[captain nintendo]

Geometry Wars does rule! LOL



360 version here. My PC is not up to par for this one.

[Joker T]

Oddly my PC is up to spec but I still want the 360 version more.

I have trouble sitting at my desk for hours and being able to sit back on a couch and play it in comfort is more appealing to me.

[-hellvin-]

Hmm...It's pretty impressive they've seemed to have made the 360 version so on par technologically, but I think I'm still sticking with the pc version. Played every Elder Scrolls game in the series on pc since Arena, so might as well continue. I'd love to be able to take advantage of the mods as well.

[stressboy]

Oh good I meet the recommended specs. Definitely getting the PC version. 8-)

[Ed Oscuro]

I think the 360 is clearly more capable that the minimum spec listed here, Ed.
I'm actually surprised...I hadn't realized the 360 has half a gig of RAM. Damn, that's nice (at least for now).

That's actually a bit disappointing, from my viewpoint - but it doesn't really matter to me; I've got a PC that'll run this just fine.

[Joker T]

A mid range machine should run the game fine.

High Frames Per Second is not a major neccesity in an RPG like this.

[Ed Oscuro]

High Frames Per Second is not a major neccesity in an RPG like this.
Did you play Morrowind?

[Joker T]

Yes I did play it.

You aren't going to need a huge amount of FPS to play it. The gameplay isn't as fast as that of Quake 4 or F.E.A.R. in those games your computer needs to be able to handle a ton of things coming at you at a fast speed and still give you fast performance. Oblivion will have a impact on your machine but you are facing far less foes then you would be in those other games. The gameplay is slightly slower, just as you don't need high FPS if you were to be playing Splinter Cell, because it isn't blazing fast.

[Ed Oscuro]

Alrighty then.

Ranged combat is much more involved this time around, and then of course there's that whole issue of not getting huge headaches from FPS lag.

I think what should affect it less (unless you're into serious archery) than it would another FPS will be screen resolution. As we all know, you can pretty much trade resolution for FPS, get a trade that way.

[Joker T]

Alrighty then.

Ranged combat is much more involved this time around, and then of course there's that whole issue of not getting huge headaches from FPS lag.

I think what should affect it less (unless you're into serious archery) than it would another FPS will be screen resolution. As we all know, you can pretty much trade resolution for FPS, get a trade that way.

I agree.

[unwinddesign]

Meh, my system meets the recommended requirements (AMD 64 3200+, 6800 GT, 2 GB RAM, not to mention a fantastic Samsung LCD monitor), but I think I'll grab this for 360. I've never been that in to the modding community, and my rig, while more than competent, won't be able to run everything jacked up in 1280 x 1024 at a steady frame rate.

[petewhitley]

Yes I did play it.

You aren't going to need a huge amount of FPS to play it. The gameplay isn't as fast as that of Quake 4 or F.E.A.R. in those games your computer needs to be able to handle a ton of things coming at you at a fast speed and still give you fast performance. Oblivion will have a impact on your machine but you are facing far less foes then you would be in those other games. The gameplay is slightly slower, just as you don't need high FPS if you were to be playing Splinter Cell, because it isn't blazing fast.

At times the frame rate in Morrowind made it damn near unplayable IMO. I hope to god it's not going to be such an issue at least on the 360 version of Oblivion.

[Stark]

I just hope it's not delayed again. 8-)

[Joker T]

Yes I did play it.

You aren't going to need a huge amount of FPS to play it. The gameplay isn't as fast as that of Quake 4 or F.E.A.R. in those games your computer needs to be able to handle a ton of things coming at you at a fast speed and still give you fast performance. Oblivion will have a impact on your machine but you are facing far less foes then you would be in those other games. The gameplay is slightly slower, just as you don't need high FPS if you were to be playing Splinter Cell, because it isn't blazing fast.

At times the frame rate in Morrowind made it damn near unplayable IMO. I hope to god it's not going to be such an issue at least on the 360 version of Oblivion.

Did you play it on Xbox or PC?

I have not had any frame rate issues with the PC one.

[petewhitley]

At times the frame rate in Morrowind made it damn near unplayable IMO. I hope to god it's not going to be such an issue at least on the 360 version of Oblivion.

Did you play it on Xbox or PC?

I have not had any frame rate issues with the PC one.

Xbox; the frame rate was annoyingly slow just about anytime anything was going on. I prefer laptop PCs and don't keep them up-to-date in the video-card department.

[cyberfluxor]

For the turn of the new year, I decided to start building a new beast machine to work beside my current system. The initial reason was so I can get higher performance on these new beefed up games comming out this year (such as Supreme Commander). My current box barely meets the recommended with an AMD 3200+ XP, but will host a game such as this for sure!

[Joker T]

At times the frame rate in Morrowind made it damn near unplayable IMO. I hope to god it's not going to be such an issue at least on the 360 version of Oblivion.

Did you play it on Xbox or PC?

I have not had any frame rate issues with the PC one.

Xbox; the frame rate was annoyingly slow just about anytime anything was going on. I prefer laptop PCs and don't keep them up-to-date in the video-card department.

I would have to agree. Upgrading is annoying, I'm not really looking forward to alot of PC games besides this so I can't see myself upgrading again for a while.

The only other PC game I want is Prey and that is coming out on Xbox 360.

[Poofta!]

athlon 64 3400
radeon x850xt
1.5gb ram



pc version is MINE!. absolutely no reason to get the 360, even if you do have to tone down your graphics on pc, you have MODS on pc, and no mods on xbox. the greatest thing about morrowind was the ridiculous loads of fan created content that absolutely kicked ass and was available for free.

plus, who wants to be the 360 will have slow down?

[hezeuschrist]

plus, who wants to be the 360 will have slow down?

I do. How much?

[Poofta!]

plus, who wants to be the 360 will have slow down?

I do. How much?


how did i know that the first person to throw a hissy fit is the same guy who thinks ffiv(jap) is the best ff. :roll:

ill be all my meseta, whatever ill have by that time.

[THATinkjar]

The 360 will probably be capped at 30 FPS, and may still enjoy bouts of slowdown. If you've got the PC to do it justice, there should be no argument.

And I'm tired of hearing... "When I get home from work, I just want to fall on the couch..."!

[Joker T]

I'll end up buying the PC one I know it, No real reason to get the 360 one.

I really don't think the 360 one will have signifigant slow down. That is one of the reasons it was delayed from launch, they should have it sorted out

[mezrabad]

I'll have to do the 360 version, but I won't be able to afford either the Xbox 360 or a new PC for another year. It's just likely that I'll be able to afford an Xbox prior to a new whizbang PC. I've already got the HDTV, so I'm set for that.

Now I'm in the mood to play Morrowind again. Mods or not, I really preferred the Xbox version. This coming from a die-hard Arena/Daggerfall fan, too.

[poe]

... you have MODS on pc, and no mods on xbox.

Hells yeah! Especially with the physics and AI they've been going on about, you know we'll get something mind-blowing out of it. Just hearing about the NPC behavior makes me think someone's going to try an Ultima VII remake with it.

Plus, those minimum requirements aren't too bad. Anyone who's bought anything but the cheapest computer in the last 4 years and gotten away from integrated graphics has the requirements met.

[hezeuschrist]

plus, who wants to be the 360 will have slow down?

I do. How much?


how did i know that the first person to throw a hissy fit is the same guy who thinks ffiv(jap) is the best ff. :roll:

ill be all my meseta, whatever ill have by that time.

You didn't know, and that makes you full of shit. And I certainly did have a hissy fit with that four word response to your post.

I'll take that bet.