Seeing the whole field

renojedi · 10-21-2009, 03:38 PM

OK, I know this was asked before but I couldn't find the definitive answer. Is there a set-up that allows you to see the whole field? I have tried the TV in 16:9 and 4:3 and I have tried standard and wide cam on the game settings. But, I can never see my outside recievers especially in out patterns so I end up having to roll to one side and cut down my second and third looks significantly. How do I fix this?

ridemooses · 10-21-2009, 03:45 PM

I have this problem when I use a small TV, but my 38'' at home has no problems seeing the whole field, what size TV do you have?

renojedi · 10-21-2009, 04:47 PM

canes21 · 10-21-2009, 06:01 PM

If it is a 32'' widescreen, then you should have no problem. Are you playing in 720p or 1080i or 1080p? I am playing in 1080i on my 32'' and see the sidelines on passing plays and can see the WR's on running plays.

Maybe your TV has a Crop setting or is stretched out just a little passed the perimeter. I would check the TV's actual settings like all the different Screen Setup's and Picture options.

LBzrule · 10-21-2009, 06:03 PM

I kinda wish we had different camera options for both offense and defense. I like Wide screen but not for defense. I like normal for defense.

jvaccaro · 10-21-2009, 06:25 PM

Custom camera angles would be the most obvious solution.

However, it would be nice if there was 4:3 setting in the menu that took care of this. Very frustrating. Yes, I know it's 'next gen' and I should have a widescreen TV, blah blah blah... However I do not, and I'm not going to run out and spend several hundred dollars to be able to pass to the sideline effectively.

shigogouhou · 10-21-2009, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by jvaccaro


	Custom camera angles would be the most obvious solution. However, it would be nice if there was 4:3 setting in the menu that took care of this. Very frustrating. Yes, I know it's 'next gen' and I should have a widescreen TV, blah blah blah... However I do not, and I'm not going to run out and spend several hundred dollars to be able to pass to the sideline effectively.

Absolutely this. I'm rocking a 20" TV and I'm stuck dropping back 15 yards or rolling out just to see if a 5 yard curl route is open because otherwise the camera's in too close.

jnofx · 10-21-2009, 07:55 PM

Recession-era Madden issues.........

Set your console to widescreen in your video options... If this doesn't help, step your game up and buy the Widescreen HDTV you've had your eyes on. Sell your blood or semen or kidney or something, you'll get more use out of the HDTV.

jvaccaro · 10-22-2009, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by jnofx


	step your game up and buy the Widescreen HDTV you've had your eyes on. Sell your blood or semen or kidney or something, you'll get more use out of the HDTV.

^ this guy must be a financial advisor...

oh, that's all I have to do is 'step up my game' and somebody will give me a new television. I actually thought I'd have to pay for it with money. good thing, because I wasn't ready to choose between paying my bills and being able to see the flats.

the point is, EA should give us a 4:3 option in the menu. very simple.

RaiderKtulu · 10-22-2009, 12:30 PM

If one is so strapped for cash that a couple hundred dollar purchase would stop them from paying their bills and eating... one has more important issues to worry about than video games, doesn't one?

10-21-2009, 03:38 PM	#1 (permalink)
renojedi Rookie OVR: 6 Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Reno, Nevada Posts: 492	Seeing the whole field OK, I know this was asked before but I couldn't find the definitive answer. Is there a set-up that allows you to see the whole field? I have tried the TV in 16:9 and 4:3 and I have tried standard and wide cam on the game settings. But, I can never see my outside recievers especially in out patterns so I end up having to roll to one side and cut down my second and third looks significantly. How do I fix this? __________________ MLB: Arizona Diamondbacks NHL: San Jose Sharks NPB: Yomiuri Giants NFL: San Diego Chargers AFL: San Jose Sabercats (Hope to see them in 2010!) CFB: Nevada Wolfpack

10-21-2009, 03:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
ridemooses Rookie OVR: 3 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 120	Re: Seeing the whole field I have this problem when I use a small TV, but my 38'' at home has no problems seeing the whole field, what size TV do you have?

10-21-2009, 04:47 PM	#3 (permalink)
renojedi Rookie OVR: 6 Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Reno, Nevada Posts: 492	Re: Seeing the whole field 32" __________________ MLB: Arizona Diamondbacks NHL: San Jose Sharks NPB: Yomiuri Giants NFL: San Diego Chargers AFL: San Jose Sabercats (Hope to see them in 2010!) CFB: Nevada Wolfpack

10-21-2009, 06:01 PM	#4 (permalink)
canes21 MVP OVR: 29 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bristol, Tennessee Posts: 1,916	Re: Seeing the whole field If it is a 32'' widescreen, then you should have no problem. Are you playing in 720p or 1080i or 1080p? I am playing in 1080i on my 32'' and see the sidelines on passing plays and can see the WR's on running plays. Maybe your TV has a Crop setting or is stretched out just a little passed the perimeter. I would check the TV's actual settings like all the different Screen Setup's and Picture options. __________________ XBL GT - xDxAx Nismo Washington Redskins Miami Hurricanes Detroit Pistons

10-21-2009, 06:03 PM	#5 (permalink)
LBzrule All Star OVR: 40 Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 8,787	Re: Seeing the whole field I kinda wish we had different camera options for both offense and defense. I like Wide screen but not for defense. I like normal for defense.

10-21-2009, 06:25 PM	#6 (permalink)
jvaccaro Pro OVR: 17 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 670	Re: Seeing the whole field Custom camera angles would be the most obvious solution. However, it would be nice if there was 4:3 setting in the menu that took care of this. Very frustrating. Yes, I know it's 'next gen' and I should have a widescreen TV, blah blah blah... However I do not, and I'm not going to run out and spend several hundred dollars to be able to pass to the sideline effectively. __________________ \| PS3 sim players add your PSN ID here PSN ID: jvaccaro

10-21-2009, 07:55 PM	#8 (permalink)
jnofx Rookie OVR: 8 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Alaska Posts: 427	Re: Seeing the whole field Recession-era Madden issues......... Set your console to widescreen in your video options... If this doesn't help, step your game up and buy the Widescreen HDTV you've had your eyes on. Sell your blood or semen or kidney or something, you'll get more use out of the HDTV. __________________ That feeling that you just got inside your stomach is our proof we the TRUTH - Brother Ali

10-22-2009, 12:30 PM	#10 (permalink)
RaiderKtulu MVP OVR: 10 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,155	Re: Seeing the whole field If one is so strapped for cash that a couple hundred dollar purchase would stop them from paying their bills and eating... one has more important issues to worry about than video games, doesn't one?

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