Phil Spencer Shares First 1080p Phantom Dust Screenshot

If you’re eager to see what the upcoming Phantom Dust remaster for Xbox One and Windows 10, today Xbox Division head Phil Spencer was in a sharing mood.

[Tussin187]

Wow a screenshot. FINALLY!! Not too bad. Want to see more.

[AngelicIceDiamond]

Screenshot looks better than I thought actually. Cant wait for release.

[Gaming_Cousin]

Your expectations must have been really really low

[christocolus]

@Angelice I'm with you bro. Can't wait to play this too. It seemed to unique back then and it was never brought to Xbox 360 bc. Glad Phil is bringing it back now though.

[Mr Pumblechook]

Phil Spencer is really promoting this game hard. I'm happy for the fans who are looking forward to it, but it just highlights that there's a lack of exclusive Xbox One games for Microsoft to promote.

[Kingthrash360]

13 years old.
30 fps.
Even if on xbo this game should be at a full 60.
But hey, that's none of my business.

[OrangePowerz]

Is that only a remaster or april fools joke?

[UnHoly_One]

It's a remake of the original, yes.

[ZeroX9876]

remaster, the real remake was cancelled.

[Cy]

All the PC losers in the replies whining about 30fps, lol.

[Fishy Fingers]

But it won't be 30fps on PC so why would PC gamers whine?

[DAEMONIFEAR]

Because they're keyboard warriors!

[LastCenturyRob]

Well, don't they usually find something to whine about?..might as well be this.

[_-EDMIX-_]

Buddy you don't need to be a PC user to be questioning why a remaster of an Xbox game is running 30 frames.

Expected by default this was going to be 1080p 60 frames.

[TheCommentator]

I do have to question why you're calling it a remaster though, since it's just a re-release of the original code. If you knew anything about Phantom Dust being a re-release, you wouldn't have such expectations in the first place. It's people writing articles that are misidentifying it by calling it a remaster. MS says it's a re-release.

[_-EDMIX-_]

@TheCom- ??? Really? This is not a remaster? It's just re-released? Then don't you understand that actually begs to question even more why it's not running 1080p 60 frames? So if they're not remaking some of those assets at least to a degree exactly why its not running 1080p 60 frames?

What's so hilarious is that doesn't really answer why it's not running those settings it actually begs the question even more why it's not.

I mean if it's a substantial remaster almost close to a remake then we could argue that maybe it's using so much that it cannot run those settings which is understandable, but the tell me it's not even a remaster means that I'm even more shocked that it's not running 1080p 60 frames.

Thanks, I don't think you realize just how much you've helped everyone's Point here.

[xMANB3ARP1G]

It is what it is man bumping up a 30fps game can mess up the game look at kingdom hearts 1.5+2.5 ps4 how it had issues with it now running at 60fps

[TheCommentator]

You don't understand how this works, do you. They modified the frame buffer to support higher resolution. They didn't modify the textures, animations, lighting, or anything else because they didn't remaster it. A 1080p game with a patch to support a 4k frame buffer is not remastered either. In both cases, all that is changed is the frame buffer, and not the assets.

Also, the animations were never designed to run at 60fps and would have needed "remastering" as well to render the in-between frames not in the original. Phantom Dust was capped at 30 fps, so it only begs the question if you're an ignorant troll.

Instead of looking like a stupid Pony with no brains, why don't you just look up the articles from a few months back and you'll see MS calls it a re-release. Their words, not mine. Thanks to you ED, we can all see just how stupid all your Pony friends are with the amount of agrees you get while being 100% wrong.

[Erik7357]

What a bunch of losers and their preference towards a greater frame rate losersssss

[MVGeneral]

You kids and your Nintendo don't understand superiority. Y'all the losers with your outdated consoles that break 90% of the time. Lol. Losersssss.

[Rude-ro]

@MvGeneral...
You just described the 360 and the outdated Xbox one....

Just an FYI on your poor attempt at dissing someone/thing

[ShadowKnight]

Huh🤔🤔

[1908-PB]

Cy--- you mean all the PC winners and no we are not crying because if it's released on PC I'm sure it will have an uncap frame rate.

[MadLad]

It's called having standards, weaboo.

[NerveGearneeded]

if they had a flag for troll i wood flag dis cumment

[Artemidorus]

Actually the loser is the 30fps, ten year old tech.

[corroios]

Why didnt they went with a remake and prefer a remaster?

[Kaneki-Ken]

Gamers: Bruh, we didn't ask for this.
Xbox: Deal with it!
Gamers: y tho. Xbox got no games.

[_-EDMIX-_]

Cost.

that was going to cost a substantial amount of money basically the amount of money that you would spend on a full game from the ground up.

To transfer over a game or Remastered game is actually not that much money I would say maybe less than a million dollars from a very respectable transfer team.

[andrewsquall]

Its just a HD port though, no remastering going on here really.

[_-EDMIX-_]

@and- yes.......I know.

"that was going to cost a substantial amount of money basically the amount of money that you would spend on a full game from the ground up."

That is in response to OP asking why no remake.

[Erik7357]

Cause a remaster is easir?

[Razzer]

And cheaper

[YAO-BLING]

MS has no money in their gaming budget.. no need to try when PS4 is owning.

[Darkwatchman]

Because Microsoft has proven in comparison to Sony this gen, that they aren't willing to take the same losses with profit and take the same risks with supporting games that aren't guaranteed to sell and turn in a net-positive profit.

After Microsoft attempted to draw in audiences with those exclusive JRPG's last gen and they weren't enough to turn in a huge profit for Microsoft, then went back to only really supporting guaranteed sellers and it's a real shame. I was looking forward to the Phantom Dust reboot/remake/whatever and Scalebound. They may have been niche compared to typical Microsoft properties like Gears of War and Halo, but man, would they have really made the Xbox One stand out this gen with its current lack of exclusives compared to ps4.

[Pancit_Canton]

Nintendo Wii looks better than this.

[EpicZinger]

This looks like shite.

[AngelicIceDiamond]

Its a re-release of an original Xbox game.

Do the math...

[christocolus]

Dumb will be Dumb... lmao

[guyman]

Moreover, average games will be average games

[josephayal]

phil pc phanton meh!

[christocolus]

I can't wait to play this.I played the demo a lot on the og Xbox.

[Godmars290]

So you liked the demo on the original Xbox, that you didn't buy the full game?

[Bathyj]

I played the demo of Devil May Cry and Metal Gear Solid 2 more than I played the game.

[Godmars290]

@Bathyj:

One - How if you played through them. Especially MGS2.

Two - You're still not saying that you did not *BUY* those games when they first came out. Helped to make them what they became in the industry, and gave reason to make sequels to them.

[Bathyj]

If you remember MGS2 demo came out a long time before the game. And I played it over and over and over again, trying for different ways everytime, messing with the AI. Yes I played right through the game. Once. Still reckon I did more hours on the demo. Not saying I regret the game at all, its just a fact I spent more time on the demo.

Played the DMC demo over and over as well. Got it at launch (as with MGS2) but it didnt grab me like I thought it would. Didnt finish it. I think I just prefer Onimusha.

And no I didnt say anything about not buying them. I contributed. Hell I bought Zone of Enders just for the MGS demo. Lucky that was a great game too.

[Godmars290]

@Bathyj:

Missing the main point of someone being excited for the re-release of an obscure title they didn't buy/support the first time.

Nevermind that this original, older version of the game is being put out to make up for a newer version's cancellation. Or that it takes more to make games than simply throwing money and a team that feels little to no passion towards it. Much less have it overseen by indifferent producers.

[HaikusfromBuddha]

Like most of us, he was probably too young to buy the game on his own. I know I used to stretch those Playstation demo discs and never bought the actual games.

[christocolus]

And somehow my comment upsets you? How does this differ from other game demos? Many gamers have purchased certain games over the years cos they liked the (demo) bit they played i.e FH2, FH3, Halo Wars 2, Nier, FFXV. I purchased all those games cos I either enjoyed the previous iterations or simply enjoyed their demos too. So how is this any different? I loved the demo of Phantum Dust I played back then but unfortunately I couldn't buy the game but now I can and I want to. So what's the issue bro. It's not your time nor your money. I'm sure it would be a different if I was purchasing a PS4 game after playing the demo? Right? why does it even bother u that I'm interested in this? Smh. And so you know I also just played the Mafia 3 demo a while ago and since I enjoyed it..I've decided to purchase the full game...hopefully you'll have something sarcastic to say about that too??

Even Bathyj gets it.

[zuul9018]

Crazy how people can be in a different situation now than they were 6 or so years ago. Maybe an unemployed teenager (high school) to a contributing member of society with their own funds to purchase things. Maybe an adult but not willing to toss out $19 or w/e due to whatever reasons. Then after they forgot about the game they see this and think "i enjoyed that and missed my chance to buy it".

Why do neutral personal opinions that are excited about a game incite you to attack and criticize? What do you really want sir?

Ps4 is better than everything else. There you go sir, hope that helped fill that hole inside your soul.

[ludicrous]

So when is the release date cause I have been itching to go back online since like 10 years ago. Day 1 for sure. This game just doesn't get old, funny that it is even more relevant now than when it was released years ago on original Xbox. In my opinion, this is the best game ever. 😁

[AngelicIceDiamond]

It is very addicting game once you get the hang of it. I'm definitely gonna dive back into this considering its my fave game of all time.

[Mikey94]

An OG xbox game and its running at 30fps lol come on

[EpicZinger]

Hopefully scorpio can play this at 45fps. 😂

[HaikusfromBuddha]

Apparently the assets are tied to the frame rate. Increasing that would break the game.

[Magnetar]

Yeah, they stated this in a interview awhile back.

[brich233]

TRASSSH!! Graphics are worse than a 15 too 20$ game.

[zuul9018]

Minecraft, terraria, stardew valley, super meatboy, binding of isaac, faster than light, hotline miami, braid, castle crashers, transistor.

I dont really think minecraft has great graphics but it sure seemed to do good.

Edit: ps4 is the bestest of them all.

[Redemption-64]

I was honestly expecting the remaster to look at bit better than that. Similar to what Sony is doing to Crash

[TheUndertaker85]

Sony isn't doing anything to Crash. They're playing no part in the project. Vicarious Visions is with Activision publishing.

[SilverDemon]

Yes they do.they designed the levels,story and gameplay back in the 90s
And the original soundtrack

[TheUndertaker85]

@SilverDemon: Not quite. Sony was merely the publisher. The Crash Bandicoot property was created by Universal Studios in partnership with Naughty Dog. The property was later acquired by Vivendi who merged with Activision then Activision took control of the company along with the rights to Crash Bandicoot along with Spyro the Dragon.

Sony has NEVER owned even a portion of Crash Bandicoot. They agreed to publish the title but Naughty Dog was not acquired until 2001, five years after Crash Bandicoot came out plus two years after Naughty Dog finished their part with Crash Team Racing, their final Crash Bandicoot game.

Please do check this all out yourself. It is well documented via multiple outlets and this post contains 100% factual information available to anyone.

Josh Mancell also was the composer for the original titles done by Naughty Dog.

[Redemption-64]

If Sony isn't doing anything, then are we to expect the game to release on Xbox the same as PS4? Am also sure it was out of the the kindness of their hearts that Activition decided to make the remake exclusive to the PS4. Right? Sony might not own the IP, but they are the ones fitting the bill for the remaster and would obviously have a say. Since you claim Sony is not playing a part in the project, why is it exclusive to PS4? Is Activition just simply investing their own money into the project, whiles being nice and offering Sony a free exclusive? Please answer

[TheUndertaker85]

@danoman64: You mean similar to the deal Sony has with Activision to receive Call of Duty DLC one month early while Sony hands them money?

Because Sony offered cash money to Activision for exclusivity and does so for timed content with the same company?

No, again, Sony at the end of the day does not get a say. It is not their property and never has been.

Plus Crash Bandicoot has been seen on other platforms. Numerous times.

You can even find this information on the official Crash Bandicoot page. Notice no Sony logo but merely PS4.

The other interesting part is the box art is missing the "Only on PlayStation" heading.
http://www.crashbandicoot.c...

[TheColbertinator]

@danoman64

Crash Remastered will be on Xbox One later this year

Source : Me

[Redemption-64]

Wow, your source is so credible I didn't even dream of questioning it 😂😂

[bouzebbal]

Amazing graphics..

[Gaming_Cousin]

For a PS3 game

[bouzebbal]

N64 you mean

[andrewsquall]

For a PS2 game, how does this one screenshot come anywhere close to something like The Last of Us or even the first Uncharted lol?
Then again, it still doesn't look anything impressive like a screen from God of War 2, Shadow of the Colossus or MGS3.

[gangsta_red]

Would be cool to see some more screenshots and maybe some in actual motion.

edit:
...One minute in and already a disagree...

[remixx116]

Lol the disagree, regardless a the actual reboot would've been better.

Was watching old gameplay and was hella intrigued

[gangsta_red]

A reboot would have been ideal and who knows maybe if this one does well maybe one can still be get approved.

I think I played a little bit of this on the OG Box, won't mind coming back with all the added extras this will have...mainly a better online.

[TheUndertaker85]

If you're "hella intregued" watching gameplay why wouldn't you be to actually play it yourself?

[remixx116]

@the undertaker

Bcuz I don't have an og xbox....

Plus I had never heard of the game prior to the reboot announcement.

[Godmars290]

Likely will show footage, have a demo on XBL, come E3.

[Eonjay]

Never played the original. It does look interesting though.

[Doopy]

The game probably has to run at 30fps or it will break.

[Nodoze]

Looks nice.

[_-EDMIX-_]

What's so bizarre about this is Microsoft is choosing to spend a lot of attention and continuously keeps talking about this.

It's starting to sound like this game is a big deal to Microsoft and that's actually a terrible thing to hear.

Could you imagine if they told someone they have a bunch of games in development that they're excited to tell everyone about and this was one of them?

I mean seriously come on this is filler , I'm not saying that should completely ignored but I'm not sure this deserves this much attention cuz it starts to make you wonder what else the company has in store if they feel this obligation to pretend that this is a big deal

When Sony releases some of its older titles on PlayStation Network that been touched up there nothing more than maybe an article post and they move on.

For Microsoft to spend so much time talking about this crap I'm starting to believe that they're doing it to compensate for not having a respectable lineup.

I don't know what's going on with Microsoft but it's clear this company doesn't give a crap about really competing against Sony.

[jznrpg]

Cant disagree with you, good points.

[RpgSama]

Excellent, excellent point, this is no more than those re-releases of ps2 games with trophy support and a resolution bump that get released in a list of weekly games with no special mention.

[gangsta_red]

Except MS has not talked about this much at all except for a couple of Q&A on twitter...in fact the actual tweet from Phil doesn't even say it's Phantom Dust.

"It's starting to sound like this game is a big deal to Microsoft and that's actually a terrible thing to hear."

Except you are the only one peddling this shit notion. And yea, let's ignore all the articles regarding MS talking about and showing off Rare's Sea of Thieves...nope, MS is only hyping this game.

"...if they feel this obligation to pretend that this is a big deal..."

First you complain that MS has no games complete with 'lol's" and emojiis, then when one screen shot releases of this game you go into a tizzy believing this will be the biggest game MS has to offer and nothing else. And now you're worried? Not long ago you were laughing and having a great time that MS had no games, now you're worried!

"I don't know what's going on with Microsoft..."

I'm sure MS is taking all your genuine concerns and will try and deliver something that is up to your standards hopefully soon.

Then we can come back here and read comments from you on how Sony is awesome and how you have no clue what Microsoft is still doing.

[Gibreel87]

Actually MS and Phil (especially) made a big deal about it. 3 weeks before they announced that Phantom dust will come out as a re release on Xbox and. Win 10 PC Phil tweeted this. https://twitter.com/XboxP3/...
So a re-release of an unpopular game won him his E3?
That is really sad, no matter how you put it. Then they had the audacity to say it's coming without showing any gameplay. Imagine sony saying Gravity rush remaster won their E3, people would non stop laugh at them.
MS should post pics of their most anticipated titles (crackdown.,forza) and finally release this game instead of teasing a re release endlessly.

[_-EDMIX-_]

I'm sorry but Phil Spencer has made it a point to continuously promote this and it's starting to sound like they're doing it to make a big deal out of it because they might not have that much in store.

I agree with Gibreel87 , they are correct in their assessment that is similar to Sony saying Gravity Rush won them E3 or saying something like Twisted Metal coming to Playstation 4 won them E3, I'm sorry but I just don't know if it's that big of a deal to spend so much attention on unless this company really doesn't have that much in store.

[andrewsquall]

The reaction from some of the hardcore here is proof enough that ya'll think its a big deal too.

[TheUndertaker85]

While Sony spends advertising time and money on things like Rain?

How about No Man's Sky?

Makes sense though right? For smaller properties and return compared to what they could be advertising?

[HotMoltenLava]

You guys never quit do you. Anything Xbox related and trolls come out from under their rocks to try and downplay any positive news.

[MorpheusX]

Its not Trolling, its being critical of a Loser.

[HotMoltenLava]

Have a nice day troll.

[Prince_TFK]

Critical...only on xbox articles and not on ps4 articles right? Why you care so much about a console that you will never own?

[zuul9018]

This dan guy rules. I cant even tell if hes messing with people.
But dreamcast is a bit better dan, its got detachable memory cards that you can use to play neat little tamagchi like games when you stop playing Powerstone 2.

[Steveoreno1]

I wouldn't call a OX game running at 30fps on Xbone positive news.

[HotMoltenLava]

Who are you to tell someone what to like or call positive? See that is the problem on here, the fact that people may enjoy or like something bothers people so much even though they have no intention of buying it. This site is full of children who have nothing better to do but troll articles and make dumb ass comments. We get it, you don't like anything Microsoft. we have heard it so many times. Move on and go play the games you like on the system you prefer.

[MasterCornholio]

PS4 remasters get criticized as well. I remember there was plenty of criticism when Sony revealed The Last of Us Remastered for PS4.

I remembered those claiming that it was a cheap cash grab was the biggest criticism against it. Which is quite similar to what some are saying about Phantom Dusts remaster.

[Liqu1d]

You're a troll as well.

[andrewsquall]

Yeah, it never happens the other way around. Oh wait, here is YOU, another one of the high and mighty people who play the concerned victim.

Example, just because Destiny 2 (a game I have no interest in) will be best played on PS4 again with full content, you commented to somebody "Good for you. Enjoy that trash."
Then one of your last comments before the last one was "Man people get bent out of shape about someones opinion of a video game."

You are just another fake concerned, hypocrite fanboy that easily gets "bent out of shape" by people's opinions lol. Stop thinking you are better than everybody and go back to your usual trolling like everybody else.

[guyman]

This isn't positive news, if anything it's disappointing news considering the reboot was cancelled. Phantom dust isn't going to set the world alight and let's be real, Xbox one lacks a killer app (aside from a yearly release of Forza - yawn) and is in desperate need of one. Phantom dust Will make zero inroads

[Sciurus_vulgaris]

Why is Voodoo Vince getting a 1080P 60 FPS remaster and Phantom Dust isn't?

[gamer7804]

30fps is fine, although the game looks really rough, basically looks like and original xbox game.

[Razzer]

That doesn't look good.....at all.

[QUIMICOMORTAL]

WOW! xbox is saved! the game all xbox fans wanted is now seen in a screenshot running at 30 fps!

This long ass dried months will be definetly worth it!

[DreadGara]

The almighty Scorpio would like a word with you and all the home consoles including the Jaguar. Just wait for it.

Or maybe you shouldn't, I don't know man :)

[RAM0N]

No multiplayer this game will flop

[zuul9018]

Yea the ps4 is pretty cool

[FloydianAndroid]

The sony people are so lame! Everyone is hating on the screenshot because it's on xbox. We all know if it was on sony people would be loving it i.e. crash bandicoot REMASTER

[Ricegum]

Crash Bandicoot actually looks good though, this clearly looks like trash. Come on man, surely you're not happy with this? Or do you just accept everything Microsoft gives you?

[Razzer]

But the Crash games actually look good. This....just doesn't.

[andrewsquall]

Game assets built from the ground up, gameplay since Dec 2016, yeah I think we have reasons to be excited. Nobody should be saying it looks crap.
It looks good, for a 2002 game. Just like Jak and Daxter upscaled in resolution still looks good but also obviously isn't a current gen game with lack of modern game detail and technical capabilities.

[FloydianAndroid]

Also most of the games are that the pro was suppose to play 60 fps basically are locked at 30.

[andrewsquall]

"suppose to play 60 fps"
PS4 Pro was never meant to play games at 60fps. You are just talking about speculation by gaming journalists and such and you simply don't understand the difference between the two.

[FloydianAndroid]

actually I DO ow the difference between the two. Also, sony themselves said that one of the gold in addition to hdr was 1080p locked at 60. I didn't make it up lol

[HotMoltenLava]

Shh, you are not supposed to say those kind of things on here. The truth is not allowed.

[bluefox755]

Original Xbox game only running at 30fps? I understand it's not a remaster, but surely they could have upped the frame rate? Can't imagine the game is very demanding.

[septemberindecember]

It could very well be that the game was designed to be played at 30FPS. Ratchet and Clank for PS4 had a similar problem (which is why there was no 60FPS option on the Pro), and so did Skyrim Remaster for X1 and PS4. If you just increase the frame rate you'd double the speed of the game and ruin timing elements.

Now if this game has frame drops or frame-pacing issues on Xbox One then we have a problem.

[Liqu1d]

Insomniac don't even bother targeting 60fps on consoles, they claim it doesn't sell games. Bethesda are trash when it comes to performance.

[septemberindecember]

@Liqu1d

I'm merely saying that the frame rate being locked to 30FPS is more likely a design issue, and if the game was given an unlocked frame rate could potentially cause issues with certain timed events in the game. When assets are tied to the frame rate at 30FPS it causes issues when you boost it to 60FPS.

[jokerisalive]

thats the powah of da cloud helping to keep those 30 frames....lmao....sorry couldn't help myself.

[opinionated]

Never heard of it. It's nice to see xbox trying to build some hype tho.

[KryptonKronos]

How about giving news on a new IP instead of a bloody remastered version of a video game. Phil spencer getting fisted till E3 where he'll tell you how a new game from Halo is going to come out and this time you get to play as a Warthog, then he'll get phisted some more till the end of the year.

[MilkEmHard]

These graphics are terrible. I understand its a remaster but geez they should have just continued with the new verison of the game they were working on. I know it costs more money blah blah blah. But man oh man microsoft needs something these days.

[Ol_Boy]

It's sad how excited everyone is over a rerelease.

[BIGBOSS08]

It's sad because it's a re release of a game nobody cared about. What exactly is the point of this?

[BIGBOSS08]

Phantom flop

[MilkMan]

When this hame released, its was super niche. Why is ms spending money on a game that was in the bargain bins practically the moment it was released for xbox (original). I remember talking to my friends about the game and them scratching their heads. Another game MS is misguided about.

[Hakoom]

is this aprils fools?
looks like a 360 game lol

[jokerisalive]

What a JOKE.....so Phil decided to cancel Scalebound and instead give us this??? No thanks. They just don't get it....funny thing is good old Phil is acting like its the greatest thing since sliced bread......this is why they don't deliver NEW IP's!!! To focused on BC and remasters of old games....come on MS there is a reason your getting criticized for lack of NEW first party games....and not even a peep about Crackdown 3 or anything they have scheduled and yes I know E3 is close but they are DEAD silent unless its a new BC title or stuff like this. No wonder Sony is dominating them so easily this gen. Sad.

[PlatinumGX]

Imagine Sony hyping PS2 ports on PS4 because they have nothing else to show. Well, this is exacly what MS is doing right now.

[kungfuian]

And just like that they are practically tied with PS on the Exclusives front, lol

[LastCenturyRob]

So, this is the April fools joke.

[sampson3121]

looks last gen. oh well, let's hope it's a good game.

[Sam Fisher]

Damn one game im jealous i cant play. Man i miss this game