Fix HDR Issues in Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 and 2 on PC: A Simple Guide to Vibrant Skating

Solve HDR Issues in Tony Hawk Pro Skater 1 and 2 on PC: A Friendly Guide

Ever tried booting up Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 and 2 on your PC, only to be blinded by washed-out whites or the game looking like it’s stuck in the Matrix? Yeah, been there, endured that. Don’t fret, we're gonna fix those HDR issues together so you can skate your way through those classic levels in vibrant glory.

Grinding the 50-50 Rail in THPS 1+2

Note: This one's for all the PC folks out there. If you’re on Xbox or PlayStation, hit up the forums on your platform’s website. They’ve got specifics for you.

Switch to Fullscreen Mode

Alright, first things first. If you’re running the game in windowed or borderless window mode, HDR won’t play nice. You gotta switch to fullscreen mode. Here’s the step-by-step:

Crank up the game and head to the settings menu. Find the display settings. Switch from windowed/borderless to

Video Options With "fullscreen Window Mode" Highlighted

. Trust me, HDR and fullscreen mode are like peanut butter and jelly—they go hand in hand.

Once you’ve done this, you can toggle HDR on and off, but stick with us for the best settings.

Tweak Those Settings to Fix the Washed-Out Look

Okay, so you’ve enabled HDR, but now your game looks like it’s been bleached in the sun. Classic move, HDR. Here’s the nitty-gritty to dial it back in:

Hop back into the settings menu. Scroll down to find

Gameplay appearing washed out after enabling HDR

(this one’s a biggie if you’re on an Nvidia card). Turn down the FidelityFX slider to zero. Yup, just slide that bad boy all the way down, save, and head back into the game.

You should notice an instant improvement—goodbye, blinding whites. Hello, vibrant colors!

Enjoy the Full HDR Experience

Boom! You're all set to enjoy Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 and 2 in HDR as it was meant to be. HDR can really make a difference, especially in visually rich remakes like this classic title from Activision. All those vibrant backdrops and detailed skate parks just pop.

Getting your HDR settings just right can elevate the whole gaming experience. Don’t just stop at Tony Hawk; mess around with HDR settings in other games and see how beautiful your gaming world can get.

HDR settings working as intended

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