Love your games in HD? Well there’s some bad news for you hi–def lovers out there. Microsoft has dropped the requirement for developers working in 720p, meaning standard def titles are on the way to the Xbox 360. Keep reading and we’ll fill you up with the details.
Since 2005, devs working on the Xbox 360 have been required to work in 720p HD Ready format. But word reaches us today that the Big M has dropped that stipulation. Black Rock Studio’s David Jefferies has revealed Microsoft plans, which mean titles can now be released in less eyeball friendly form.
The news doesn’t necessarily mean all games will be in SD. Jefferies even points out that Halo 3 was in SD thanks to Bungie doing a deal with Redmond.
Does a drop in quality mean cheaper games on the Xbox 360? Here’s hoping. But let’s keep our fingers crossed that not too many titles lose their hi–def gloss.
