Five Settings You Have to Change in Starfield on Xbox

In this video, we'll look at 5 crucial settings in Starfield. This is mainly geared towards those returning to the game after the May update but also helpful for new players! Only one setting is specific to the Xbox Series X.
0:00 Intro.
0:47 Brightness/Contrast and Your TV/Monitor
1:55 Field Of View (first and third person + ship FOV)
3:26 Visual/Performance Modes and Uncapped Framerate(Xbox Series X Only)
5:48 Gameplay/Difficulty Options
6:55 Dialogue Camera
7:40 Outro.
Mistake in FOV section: Default FOV in Starfield is 85. Pointed out by viewer and confirmed in-game by resetting to defaults 👍
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[@Matt_the_TechRanger]

Hey everyone! Switching it up for this one and jumping back into Starfield. Needed a break from the Fallout for at least a video 😅 All of these settings were big changes for me so I'm interested to hear what you all are rocking for each one!

[@MagikGaming-ym4rk]

I can't wait to have mods on console for Starfield😮‍💨

[@Matt_the_TechRanger]

Yes! I saw that video of the Star Wars mods in Starfield and it looked nutty. Excited to see what the first mods are that get ported. I’ve not seen a ton apart from some inventory and ship ones.

[@solomonburns680]

You and me both!

[@CharlesVanexX]

I'm looking forward to the star wars and mass effect mods.

[@lonewulfmo9128]

Any one know when mods coming to console?

[@Matt_the_TechRanger]

​@@lonewulfmo9128 The first DLC is coming out in the Fall but not sure. I was thinking the next major update but maybe before or after that. Maybe we'll find something out at the showcase on June 9th

[@marconihimself]

You're doing awesome work with these videos, matt. I came for the fo4 vids but I hope you get a lot of starfield coverage going forward as well.

[@Matt_the_TechRanger]

I appreciate that as always! That’s the plan. Starfield Creation video tomorrow (time permitting) but I do want to throw some Starfield content in that isn’t mod-related. I’ll pop back in on Skyrim and Fallout sometimes too. It’s kind of the channel DNA 😜

[@ThePhoenixEffect]

Great video! I’ve noticed more games are adding a contrast option in the settings. I tried out Redfall for the first time yesterday, and I messed with the contrast and discovered what you showed in this video. It really helps on my Asus monitor because it gets rid of the washed out look. When brightness and contrast were both at zero, I didn’t even need to use my flashlight so it kind of ruined the atmosphere. I’ve been playing Starfield recently as well so when I get back to that I’m going to tweak the contrast there too! ✌️

[@Matt_the_TechRanger]

Thank you! Had to get slightly nerdy with the monitors while I was talking about it cause I can't help myself, lol, but glad it was appreciated. I think that feature came out in the first update for the game but I was thinking most may not notice its there if they were coming back.

[@gggooding]

Jinkies! This is easily the _most_ helpful video I've seen on settings-jazz. Cheers! Beautifully edited... No one can help me with my "monitor" tho. I play off an xbox on a projector. 7x10 feet is fun...but it sacrifices *a lot* of resolution/brightness/clarity and whatnot. But it makes a 7 foot tall Jessamine in the monster suit saying, "good on ya, cap!" worth it.

[@Matt_the_TechRanger]

Thank you for saying that 🙏 I can understand that! I would be interested to see how a certain faction quest with lots of space combat looks on a projector. If you catch my drift 👍

[@gggooding]

@@Matt_the_TechRanger Done both sides of the Crimson Fleet finale! First with a crap ship from the pirates side ( *lots* of reloading) and then from the UC side with a destructo-upgraded ship (which I rainbow colored and named "The Lollipop". 🎶 Its the good ship... lollipop 🎶 🤗) The battle looks *great* on the giant screen. I hard-saved my second run to let my friends play at on Easy. pew pew pew *blooie!* 🚀 💥

[@simonuk1213]

Quality mode/uncapped framerate on LG 120hz OLED looks gorgeous. Use the mod to remove colour filters and this game looks 10x better.

[@Matt_the_TechRanger]

I am jealous of that OLED 😂

[@EldestCoont]

I had dismissed Field of View thinking it meant the same as View Distance/Range.. One of the things that had irritated me since release was how narrow visioned it seemed, especially when flying in first person view. Thank you for sharing

[@Matt_the_TechRanger]

I made a YT Short showing FOV when they first added it but I think the vertical video for something like that wasn't great 😅 Wanted to circle back so I'm glad that was helpful!

[@brunogt1982]

Nice thanks 👍

[@Matt_the_TechRanger]

Hope you got some value out of this!

[@markdexter7700]

Hi ... love your vids I have learned a lot from your work so Thank you !! I notice now with the new Starfield update which you have been showcasing there is Aim Assistance that helps auto aim...could you possibly explain how this works and how to do it...I can't seem to snap on to targets or get any assistance when aiming at all. I am on series X using a controller. I would appreciate any input. Thank You !

[@Matt_the_TechRanger]

Aw thanks, Mark! I tend to use the 'Increased' and that seems to work best for me without being too sticky. There is a setting above that but I haven't used it. 'Standard' seemed a bit weak for me

[@Adamjupiiii]

21:9 IPS use HDR + default FOV :D ( pc )

[@backudog]

What are your thoughts on film grain intensity? On? Off? If on what setting would you recommend?

[@Matt_the_TechRanger]

Off 👍

[@J_Lewis37]

Are you gonna post a load order for starfield on Xbox soon?

[@Matt_the_TechRanger]

Yeah when I get some time with a good list and have stable mods.

[@adamgeigerjr6995]

Dialogue camera a must imo for immersion ... I get wanting to play the other way for visuals or story or whatever but I like not being taken out of my character's body

[@Matt_the_TechRanger]

I didn't have any super weird encounters with it originally but I saw some weird ones at launch on Reddit. Kind of brings me back to Oblivion. I'll probably continue to swap back and forth.

[@adamgeigerjr6995]

@@Matt_the_TechRanger I like the idea of having them for main story beats but removing it for exploration / side stuff

[@matt.o.nutz3dnutz930]

Thx.I have my contrast at 90 and brightness at standard. That makes a big difference.I find adjusting the brightness and contrast in Starfield to be stupid. Weird brightness and contrast.😅

[@Matt_the_TechRanger]

That's a good one - 60 to 90 contrast seems good on the displays I've tried. I think the setting can be a bit wonky because there's like a LUT/ENB on top of the game to begin with. Kind of like TreyM Film looks in Fallout 4 and its like you're adjusting Brightness/contrast based on that rather than the total, if that makes sense. Nerdy assumption so I'm just spit-ballin'

[@Nox210]

I'm also using 90 fov across the board on XSX, maxing it out in any game stretches and distorts the image, making it look very unnatural and ruins the experience, I think.

[@Matt_the_TechRanger]

I also tend to go that route in something like Call of Duty or Battlefield. Enough to get a wider FOV but not look too weird.

[@ChaseArkansas]

i find myself either doing visual sixty or uncaaped. on my tv uncaaped still looks amazing but on my monitor i have to bump up the visuals with the lower resolution

[@Matt_the_TechRanger]

Such a great option to have on console! Wish I could have showed it off more but my capture card was like “NOPE”.

[@snakeater4969]

I don’t have a 4K TV with variable refresh rate. My TV is 1080p 120Hz. I would like to know how your settings would vary for my TV?

[@Matt_the_TechRanger]

The main difference you'd see is the lower 1080p resolution. However you may want to try using the Visuals mode (60FPS target) first if your display is the lower resolution already. It might run better for you. If it's still a bit frame-y outside of those main areas then you can go back to performance (60fps target).

[@raminham1077]

I love this game now.when it released i only could play 3 hours due to frame rate on xbox❤❤

[@Nord_Meadly]

Definitely agree with you there, it didn’t bother me too much unless I was on neon but after the update and playing on 60fps I can’t go back.

[@Matt_the_TechRanger]

It was an adjustment for sure. I made sure I didn't play anything above 60fps before playing it at launch just so I could adjust, lol

[@jaymurray6051]

I got my performance running 100% better. I stopped playing it after 45 minutes (1 KZbin video) But I did play it on pc. XBOX users your what makes every nation great and that’s the ability to plough on through diversity. Hats off to Xbox users. I’d take my hat off to PlayStation users, but Sony won’t let me use my own assets, so no hat for you PS users. Great live vid btw MtTR

[@Matt_the_TechRanger]

Thank you for the kind words. I wasn't sure how much this video would resonate after I started playing again. So it's extra nice to hear! I laughed at that Playstation comment 😅

[@douglashalley9469]

I've tested 60 FPS Performance and 60 FPS Visuals on a Xbox series x with a 4k TV with a 120 refresh rate and 60 FPS Visuals is the best settings hands down.

[@Matt_the_TechRanger]

It’s really good with that cap outside of the major cities. VRR with 120hz is the way to go if you have it 💯

[@davegordon8602]

Also eagerly awaiting mods on console before I start another play through

[@Matt_the_TechRanger]

I skipped the main story on my first NG+ character so I think that may be the one I try mods on first. Probably will end up making a new one, too 😅

[@snakeater4969]

How do you change the settings for xbox to take advantage of that ‘Not in your face’ NPC interactions during conversation? I have been dumbfounded as to adjust the settings in order to accomplish that offered change since it was released in an update. Someone on Xbox please help with this?

[@Matt_the_TechRanger]

Part 5 of this video 6:55

[@cigarbearreviews]

I don’t understand how to use the cheat mod in creation. I went to the shipping container at spaceport new Atlantis and no idea how to start the cheats

[@Matt_the_TechRanger]

You can reach out to the mod author on Discord (it's in the mod description). I probably wouldn't use something like that any time soon. After reading the description, it sounds like there aren't any cheats that start, it's a room with all of the things in it.

[@andyward8430]

If you have a vrr capable display just leave it in visuals mode and set the fps target to 60. The frame rate difference is negligible and the lods, lighting and resolution are better.

[@Matt_the_TechRanger]

1440p seems to be best on my end as well. I wonder if its because the dynamic resolution doesn't push higher than that.

[@andyward8430]

@@Matt_the_TechRanger you just reminded me to try that out. I planned on seeing if there was a difference and forgot. Thanks for pointing that out.

[@ZackYup-oz6vs]

Hey do you have any updates on the ui mods for Xbox because the ui core keeps crashing my game ❤for fo4

[@ZackYup-oz6vs]

For fallout 4^

[@Matt_the_TechRanger]

No if I see anything and I'm not working, I'll make something about it. Like a Short. I'd recommend keeping an eye on the F4 mods reddit or Bethesda Discord for now. HUDFramework still works for iHUD and such though

[@space.cowboy2002]

What should my contrast setting be if I am using an LG OLED?

[@Matt_the_TechRanger]

I'd imagine the contrast on an OLED is pretty nice already but, I'd probably suggest starting at 0.30 and see how it looks. If things look too dark, you probably wouldn't want to go any higher. Personal preference at that point but it kind of depends on your TV settings.

[@space.cowboy2002]

@@Matt_the_TechRanger I found that .99 has been really nice, might just have to install a mod or two because I’m not a fan of the color filters and the hazy look i constantly see

[@Matt_the_TechRanger]

@@space.cowboy2002 Haven’t tried it yet but I saw a mod that removes that color filter if you want to give it a try: creations.bethesda.net/en/starfield/details/87835815-0b34-415e-b13a-6c0cf1d8409d/Color_Filter_Removal

[@mistermilitary]

Is fps update on series s?

[@Matt_the_TechRanger]

Just Series X for now

[@Ragnar977]

I need help in starfield I just came back on it cuz mods on Xbox is on and the NPC talking but can't hear em it's quit no sound dose anyone know how to fix it I would Greatly appreciate it

[@Matt_the_TechRanger]

If you're playing with mods, you can go to the Creations menu, disable all mods, back out and close your game, load it back up and reenable your mods. Another thing you can try is loading your game, turning the volume sliders down and reload the game. Then you can turn them back up. Not really sure what the cause is yet.

[@Ragnar977]

@@Matt_the_TechRanger Thank you for your time I will try em out I appreciate your help I'll also sort my settings out too Ps thank you so much for your support first method worked

[@coffeecovers2024]

One I will come back to But for now fallout 4 for the umpteenth playthrough. 😁

[@Matt_the_TechRanger]

I’m bouncing between both at the moment so I understand that 💯 I think I’m about halfway through in this new Fallout 4 playthrough and I got hooked into settlements on Starfield 🤣

[@coffeecovers2024]

@@Matt_the_TechRanger man, I'm still right at the start of fallout 4 in reality, I've spent too much time messing about with mods and my load order.. Intresting how the update has seemed to make some of the mods I used redundant now. The lighting must have be overhauled vanilla wise.. Anyway, got it looking great, playing great, so back to what I like the most.... Wandering the wasteland..

[@Matt_the_TechRanger]

@@coffeecovers2024 Heard that. I think the lighting did change a bit. Rocking just an interior lighting mod now. I got kind of used to the vanilla look again for outside.

[@coffeecovers2024]

@@Matt_the_TechRanger Clarity, realistic lighting and enhanced interior lighting 2.0. Is what I've whittled it down to personally at the moment. I like the clearness of view from clarity, the lighting in general from realistic lighting especially how it handles the night time, sometimes pitch black other times a nice moon lighten landscape instead, it's all very nice. And the interior one as it's the best I've come across thus far paired with the others.. Looks good and runs well. 👍 Edit just to add I use hdr too.

[@kevinr1488]

There was an update with the digi pic in the new update

[@Matt_the_TechRanger]

Seems the same to me 🤷‍♂

[@DefessaPhoenix]

Hello. Has anyone experienced or heard of others having crashing issues with this new update? I am on the series X. I only played a little bit back at launch but was excited to give the game another try on 60fps but I keep crashing. It seems to be a overheating issue but I just had my console serviced (cleaning and replacing thermal paste) and it still crashes.

[@Matt_the_TechRanger]

Looks like some people are crashing if they have saves that have a long playtime. According to this ticket, it should be resolved in a future update. Here's the ticket: help.bethesda.net/#en/answer/61090 Also some troubleshooting tips in there.

[@DefessaPhoenix]

@Matt_the_TechRanger I appreciate it. Yeah I heard that was an issue but this is a new save file, one made after the 60fps update. I'm not seeing anyone mention anything about it. And I've done all the recommended tips: uninstall/reinstall, clear local file, power cycle the console, even factory reset. Bummer :/

[@Matt_the_TechRanger]

@@DefessaPhoenix do you have other saves that have a lot of time on them? Since saves are also stored in the cloud then it’s possible that can still affect things even if you aren’t playing on it. Have you tried playing offline?

[@DefessaPhoenix]

@Matt_the_TechRanger only one other save file and it's at 1d 18h 46m. I don't know if that constitutes as long enough. And no I haven't tried offline. I was under the impression that I wasn't able to since it's a digital download and it's through game pass in which I'm game sharing with someone who is the subscriber.

[@Matt_the_TechRanger]

@@DefessaPhoenix It’s possible. To play offline, I think you’d just need to be on the Xbox that is the ‘Home’ Xbox for Gamepass. But you can always try loading the game and then going offline. Worth a shot.

[@gaheto8739]

They should at least put Mouse & Keyboard into it. I'll consider playing ot on my Series X

[@Matt_the_TechRanger]

That'd be cool for navigation. I tried it when I was using GeForce Now. You can change the speed of the pointer on the controller for that but it can still be tough when there are smaller planets or if they are on top of each other.

[@gaheto8739]

@@Matt_the_TechRanger I hope devs can consider it

[@shado_lancer1179]

I use a tv

[@ivanjovanovic7118]

Playing on monitor now in 2024 when we have excellent 120hz TVs with 4k HDR, VRR, free sync, G-sync, low latency support with HDMI 2.1 standard I don't understand. They are not aware what are missing ich day, wasting precious time of their lives, fast TVs with strong processors are future

[@Matt_the_TechRanger]

There are good TVs for gaming... but under $500 it gets tough to get a good one unless you're lucky. TVs with low latency, good HDR, and HDMI 2.1 are few and far between unless you punch up in price. Not great if you can't afford it after buying an Xbox. Different strokes for different folks but I lean towards monitors for gaming so I can see all of the things 👍

[@kevinr1488]

I mean the lock picking

[@gutz4garterz735]

Loading screens can you get rid of them all they just make the game unplayable...

[@Matt_the_TechRanger]

Not a developer but I don't think that's possible for a game like this.. yet 🤣

[@TurkishQuandaledingle.]

When they released the vehicle and console mods update I would download it back

[@Matt_the_TechRanger]

Maybe we hear more about mods at the Xbox showcase on Sunday 🤞

[@otockian]

I fixed my problems with Starfield by uninstalling it and never playing it again.

[@Matt_the_TechRanger]

Cool story 👍

[@fur4xx]

Honestly the best setting for starfield on Xbox is to delete it

[@Matt_the_TechRanger]

You do you 😂

[@KalecoJack]

I have a blast with this game on xbox series X

[@Matt_the_TechRanger]

@@KalecoJack I’m getting into Outpost stuff now and lose track of time real quick, ha! It’s addicting. Glad you’re having fun 👍