Surface Pro

evanbarth · 05-03-2020, 11:04 PM

I’ve never owned a Surface Pro but was thinking of purchasing one and using it for the OTTP 21. Any issues? Suggestions on model? Avoid? Any advice would be great

Mike D · 05-03-2020, 11:38 PM

My experience with Windows touch screen and ootp has not been great

mars001 · 05-03-2020, 11:46 PM

I've used a Surface Pro 2 and Surface Pro 5 for OOTP and it's been just fine. I primarily use keyboard and mouse. OOTP itself isn't really optimized for touch interface. I don't think you'd have a better or worse experience in that category regardless of the device you choose.

andyhdz · 05-04-2020, 01:01 AM

The screen ratios of surface pros don't mesh that well with ootp or a lot of other video games. I didn't like using mine with ootp.

Charley575 · 05-04-2020, 01:32 AM

It will run just fine. The screen IS more of a square screen, but that's just a matter of whether you can adjust to that. The game itself won't care. Easier navigation with a keyboard cover installed but you CAN use the touch interface.To right-click hold your finger down until you see a white box flash underneath, then drag the finger a little in any direction and lift up.

schreck · 05-04-2020, 12:54 PM

I've played on the Pro 4 since OOTP19, and it's always worked well. I have the i5 8gb ram version, so pretty basic and handles it well. I don't play out games very often, but the few times I have it's worked fine. Since it's over 4 years old now, I'd assume the game would work even better on any newer version.

05-03-2020, 11:04 PM	#1
evanbarth Major Leagues Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 328	Surface Pro I’ve never owned a Surface Pro but was thinking of purchasing one and using it for the OTTP 21. Any issues? Suggestions on model? Avoid? Any advice would be great

05-03-2020, 11:38 PM	#2
Mike D Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: In a van, down by the river Posts: 2,802	My experience with Windows touch screen and ootp has not been great __________________ Sometimes the best laid plans will never get you laid the way you plan.

05-04-2020, 01:01 AM	#4
andyhdz All Star Starter Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Fresno, CA by way of Texas Posts: 1,754	The screen ratios of surface pros don't mesh that well with ootp or a lot of other video games. I didn't like using mine with ootp. __________________ *************************************** It's your game. Play it how you like it. ***************************************

05-04-2020, 01:32 AM	#5
Charley575 All Star Reserve Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Ocala, FL Posts: 544	It will run just fine. The screen IS more of a square screen, but that's just a matter of whether you can adjust to that. The game itself won't care. Easier navigation with a keyboard cover installed but you CAN use the touch interface.To right-click hold your finger down until you see a white box flash underneath, then drag the finger a little in any direction and lift up. __________________

05-03-2020, 11:46 PM	#3
mars001 All Star Reserve Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 917	I've used a Surface Pro 2 and Surface Pro 5 for OOTP and it's been just fine. I primarily use keyboard and mouse. OOTP itself isn't really optimized for touch interface. I don't think you'd have a better or worse experience in that category regardless of the device you choose.

05-04-2020, 12:54 PM	#6
schreck Minors (Single A) Join Date: Mar 2017 Posts: 53	I've played on the Pro 4 since OOTP19, and it's always worked well. I have the i5 8gb ram version, so pretty basic and handles it well. I don't play out games very often, but the few times I have it's worked fine. Since it's over 4 years old now, I'd assume the game would work even better on any newer version.