How to Adjust Screen Size in Fortnite on Xbox: A Step-by-Step Guide
Fortnite, a popular battle royale game, has become a phenomenon worldwide. Many gamers on the Xbox platform struggle with setting their screen size, leading to an impaired gaming experience. In this article, we will guide you through the process of adjusting your screen size in Fortnite on Xbox, so you can optimize your experience.
Q: How to adjust screen size in Fortnite Xbox?
A: Before we dive into the adjustment process, let’s outline the basic settings we need to configure. You will require:
• Xbox: Version 1607 (November 2016) or higher
• Fortnite: The game is currently compatible with Fortnite seasons
Configuring Resolution
To adjust the screen size, head to Settings > Gameplay, where you will find the resolution and framerate settings.
| Setting | Adjustment |
|---|---|
| Graphics Mode | Set to "Performance" (more FPS, lower visuals) or "Quality" (higher visuals, less FPS) |
| Display Mode | Change between "60Hz," "75Hz," "90Hz," "100Hz," or "Auto" |
Once in the gameplay settings, find and toggle on the "Hide System UI" option, as system UI overlays can be problematic when setting the screen size. By disabling these overlays, we’ll prevent interference while adjusting your settings.
Changing Screen Aspect Ratio (16:9, 16:10, or 21:9)
Desktop and Display Configuration
Go to your Display settings:
- Settings > Device > Display.
- In the display settings, set Native Resolution to Fixed Aspect Ratio, which may ask you to configure the display scale:
- Select Standard Display Scale, and toggle the scale to your preference.
Native Resolution Selection
Selecting a native resolution ensures proper aspect ratio adjustments:
• Press the Menu button while in Fortnite to display settings.
• Scroll to and click Resolution to navigate to Video Settings.
Change the resolution as follows:
- 16:9: Change Aspect Ratio to "Stretch", which adapts 4:3/5:4 inputs to the wider 16:9.
Q: How can I manually adjust screen size without leaving the game?
A: Another method allows you to change your screen aspect ratio during the gameplay without navigating away. Open the Map View, go to Game Options > Custom Input > Video > Aspect Ratio.
In the Map View:
• Toggle the Video Input dropdown and select the corresponding native resolution and aspect ratio: for example, "16:9 for HDMI".
+ On screen, **display resolution (in pixels)** to set up manual resolution, e.g. from "Auto" to (640 x 360).1
Manual Screen Resizing (Windows 10 Compatibility only)
Use the manual process:
To change to lower resolution settings (144p, 1366p), execute the following:
Press Alt + Enter
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• Navigate back to Settings > Gaming & controllers, ensuring that controller setup and in-game customization to match your console setup settings.
Conclusion
The world of gaming can become tedious for some of us gamers to handle at times with specific resolutions needed. Understanding exactly how and when your desired settings make it important! The game, including and adjusting of, your setting within, should lead you through adjustments once set!