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Fair question. I’d probably go 60fps Performance mode. The reduction in graphics in this mode is not obvious (to me) during normal gameplay, only when I’m looking to distant objects. There are still some dips in frame rate but not as bad as Visuals mode. The other option, if you prefer good visuals, is 30fps/Visuals mode which gives the best possible visuals the game can offer and fps sticks to 30 at all times. Cheers!

I don't recommend the mod for the Xbox One X. It worked but introduced ugly screen-tearing and rapid frame-rate changes, which I found really annoying

@@ramnexus is that at 4k though? is there anyway to get the game running at 1080p to improve frames?

@@bigt9914 No way I know of to run it on XB1X in 1080p, no. Even if you changed your console to only output at 1080p it would still render each frame at 4k and down-rez them, so no change in performance :(

Howdy. I have done some videos looking at FPS for Skyrim and Oblivion. Check out my channel: www.youtube.com/@ramnexus

Thanks for the feedback, especially wrt when it was an issue. Seriously, it helps me improve. In fact the audio mix in the video I put out after this one was so bad I had to withdraw it, remix and republish :) Audio mixing is surprisingly hard but I'm getting on top of it now (I think). Cheers!

@@ramnexus Only through experience do we learn wisdom. Hey I’m just glad to be part of the experience, got me glad I invested in the series x with how in depth you got. Can’t wait to see what other games you end up having on here.

I agree that some mods which try to improve graphics actually don't make the game look better, though that is down to personal preference i guess. I like your idea of using bigger trees to hide poor LOD. I've not thought of that before. BG3 is great, but a very different type of game - each to their own :) Cheers!

I agree. They did get rid of screen-tearing on the later consoles but there as A LOT of it in the original game!

Interesting idea. I actually heard a theory that you're a synth in Fallout 4... you can use VATS before you get the pip-boy and can't recall your past in the Far Harbor dlc!!!

Yes, I agree it's a shame. Their streaming service does not work here in Australia so I can't even test it. Cheers!

Yes, its a fine balance. I sometimes play Oblivion on PC with mods; its fun but it can look so different that I'm not sure the overall 'feel' of the game is improved. Cheers!

Other people have said the same. I think it depends on which country you're in.

That was my thought too, but recently I discovered an issue with my gameplay recording and testing methodology, which for some reason generates these regular dips in fps in lossless footage. I now know how to solve it, but it was driving me crazy for a while there. I plan to do a follow-up Oblivion video which shows the final results. Cheers!

Howdy. That pistol is "Ultimatum", a unique "Classic 10mm pistol" I obtained during the "Tunnel Snakes Rule" creation club content. Looks good ha? Looks like i added a large magazine and suppressor to it. It is based on 10mm pistols found in older Fallout games. fallout.fandom.com/wiki/Ultimatum_(Creation_Club) Cheers!

I think of it as; visuals, resolution and frame rate. 40fps Visuals mode is the best balance 👍 But, since you have a Series X you might want to consider 1440p mode. It does not work on the Series S, which is why I didn’t recommend it. Unless you really notice the drop in resolution from 4K to 1440p during gameplay 1440p mode offers highest visuals, highest frame rate and (for most people) an imperceptible drop in resolution. Main drawback is you need to change resolution in console settings. Just a thought. Cheers! 😁

I agree. There’s something about getting out my old 360 or PS3 and spending good time with a good game that I used to play a lot. Even if I know there’s an updated version out there. 👍

​@@ramnexus Yeah, like you I enjoyed playing the old games on their intended consoles, you don't quite get that same nostalgic feeling running them on their modern counterparts, especially when they are digital backwards compatible copies, and you are only using the game disc to let Microsoft or Sony know that you have a physical copy and to initialise a digital download of it. A time will come when all these old gaming consoles like the Xbox 360 and PS3 etc will be very hard to get hold of and the secondhand prices of them will rise up considerably, making them sought after collector's items. There are probably more secondhand copies of physical games out there than actual consoles, so prices of Xbox 360 and PS3 games etc will remain very cheap for a good while to come. Secondhand Xbox 360 consoles are dead cheap to buy now, but I would avoid the original white PHAT models as they were prone to overheating, Red Ring of Death and disc tray issues; opt for the Slim or E models instead that are in good working condition and cosmetically appear to be looked after well.

Cheers. I read the latest update included ps4 and Xbox one. Kinda good to see them still getting some attention. 👍

I spent last night playing FO4 on my PS4 Pro. It has the "next-gen" update but there are no visual/performance options in the settings menu. I'll do some fps tests, comparing it to older version. If i find anything interesting I'll make a quick video on it.

@@ramnexus I was playing on survival mode recently when the game crashed as I was about to sleep on a bed to save the game. I had been trying to get through that quest for several hours and when I did, it crashed. It’s been hard for me to get back into playing knowing there are still so many bugs. I still love watching the videos though. I just want Bethesda to fix the critical issues.

Thanks! Is that what's causing the stuttering? Good to know. I was trying to work out which mod was causing it last night. Didn't occur to me it was the Unofficial Patch. I'll look in to it. Cheers!

@@ramnexus I am on XBoX series X and had stuttering with the mod and only that mod installed and no stuttering without it enabled.

@@StellaMessorVillam Agreed. I tried the same thing and got the same results as you. Interesting.

Thanks! In fact, once I’d finished this video I sat on the couch and installed the FO4 update on the Xbox Series X. Played for an hour and thought it was really smooth and looked really good. Checked console settings: 1440p! 👍

Howdy. The mod is called "60 FPS Series S|X" but the good news is Bethesda just updated Fallout 4 on Xbox Series X. The update allows you to set the fps to 30 or 60 in the main menu, which is nice. This means the 60fps mod is not needed, and probably will not install. I uploaded a first look at this mod on Xbox Series S here, in case you're interested: th-cam.com/video/7n_44DUa4Qw/w-d-xo.html Cheers!

Hi from Australia! Yes, I love the field of view mods and want to measure how they impact fps. You are right, Boston is the worst, but open areas with lots of enemies and loooong draw distance might be worth a look too!

Cheers! Thanks for saying so.

Yes, NV is in need of an update. Even modding the pc version is a chore. Not tried Sim Settlement mod. I’m back into F4 so will check it out! Cheers.

Yes, I’ve heard of it but not tried it yet. Good idea to use NV mechanics - makes so much sense. I’ll give it a go. Cheers!

Awesome! Thanks for saying so, and thanks for subscribing. FYI I am looking at making a follow-on Oblivion video. Won’t be out soon but I was planning it last night. Cheers!

I agree. The new tv’s can really highlight the (low) quality of those textures and lighting. Yikes!

@ramnexus still an amazing game though.

Cheers!

It is a good idea, and a game like Fallout 3, even loaded with mods, doesn’t need a powerful PC. But if my Xbox Series X is already in the lounge, connected and ready to go, personally I’m not motivated enough to set up another box. I can see why others would though.

Good point re load times. Others here have said they’re not confident a remaster would be all it could be, and that worries me too. Especially in light of many remasters in recent years (XIII, Kingdoms of Amular, Warcraft III)

I agree, but the difference is probably not big, unless you're using mods, in which case check out the 11:00 mark of this video where i show F3 modded running on PC. I recently made a similar video about Oblivion and included side-by-side shots of XBSX vs PC at max settings (but no mods). There is a difference but it ain't as big as i would have thought th-cam.com/video/EVGg5B6rGHM/w-d-xo.html

I should mention too that game stability was a major upgrade too, as PS3/360 had major freezing/crashing issues. Special Edition/Anniversary Edition now running at 64-bit from 32-bit, game stability is top notch now, not just with use of mods but for the game as it is normally without mods. The game is so well polished now and stable.

Yes, looking forward to see what the PS5 can do! FYI I recently measured frame-rate for Skyrim PS5 (see my latest vid) and it is a solid 60, with only the rarest of dips at times I don’t think we’d notice. As I recall this is an improvement on when it was first released as a native PS5 game.

I know what you mean. Just remember we’re not talking about a re-release here, this is using the original Xbox 360 game code with an emulation wrapper over the top. No additional textures are used. For what it has to work with I think the game can look surprisingly good and play smoothly. A remaster though… just imagine!!

Get another 360 and hook it to a 720p tv problem solved

Nice!

Good plan! That’s the same as me. The thing I like about achievement-hunting is sometimes you are forced to play in new ways… which is fun.

I agree. The Series S surprised me with how well it run back-compat games. Really good unit. Good news is that MS is re-starting their back-compat program… though no specifics yet on what they’re gonna focus on. Cheers!

Ageeed. When you think that it is using the same game code (including textures) of the 360 game it really is an incredible improvement.

Totally agree. A bit strange.