How to fix Armored Core 6 frame rate issues on PS5, Xbox Series X and S

You may notice some stutters and frame rate drops when playing Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon on your PlayStation 5, PlayStation 5 Digital Edition, Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S console.

To see how you can potentially make the latest From Software game run at a smoother fps, you can take a look at this troubleshooting article from Seeking Tech.

1. If you haven’t done so already, make sure that you have the graphics mode in Armored Core 6 set to prioritize frame rate. By doing so, the game will be able to hit and stay at 60 fps more easily and consistently.

In order to check, open the System menu and then select Graphics Settings on the left side. On the right side of the same screen, you should see Performance Settings. You should make sure that this option is set to Prioritize Frame Rate.

2. If you have a television set or monitor that supports Variable Refresh Rate, then this feature will help eliminate some of the minor frame drops as well as any potential screen tearing.

On the PS5, the mech game will still look smooth even if the fps drops to 48 fps. On the Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S, the smoothness will still be present even if the fps drops to 40 fps.

To enable Variable Refresh Rate on your PlayStation 5 or PlayStation 5 Digital Edition console, open the Settings menu and then select Screen and Video > Video Output > VRR > Automatic.

On the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, you need to go to its Settings screen and then select General > TV & display options > Video modes > Allow variable refresh rate.

3. If you haven’t done so already, make sure you have the latest patch downloaded for Armored Core 6. A new update may improve the performance of the game when it comes to frame rate.

4. If you are using the rest mode on PlayStation or sleep mode on Xbox, then these may cause frame rate problems. In this case, you can try restarting your console to see if the game ends up running smoothly.

On the Series X or Series S, you should manually quit the game first. Otherwise, the game will be put in the Quick Resume queue, which may result in performance issues when you open it again. Therefore, a manually closing the software before restarting your Xbox may be more helpful.

To manually close Armored Core 6 on Xbox, press the Xbox button on the controller. In the Xbox Guide menu, move the cursor over to the game icon and then press the Menu button. Finally, select Quit from the pop-up window.

How to disable tutorials in the Xbox version of Age of Empires IV

You may see tutorials pop up as you play Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition on your Xbox One, Xbox One S, Xbox One X, Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X.

If you already know how to play the game and/or find these help notifications to be too distracting, then you can check out this Seeking Tech guide to see how you can disable them.

1. To start off, you need to head over to the Options/Settings screen. You can get there from the main menu or in the pause menu.

2. Next, you need to select the Game tab on the left column.

3. On the right side of the screen, you should see the Dynamic Training setting, which should have the following description:

Enables or disables a tutorial system in which dynamic training elements appear as needed, in any game mode.

4. By default, Dynamic Training is turned on. Select it to turn this feature off.

5. Afterwards, press the X button on the Xbox controller to save and apply the change.

6. When you play Age of Empires IV again, you should no longer see any tutorials or help guides pop up during gameplay.

How to adjust the reticle sensitivity in the Xbox version of Age of Empires IV

Using a controller to play the Xbox One or Xbox Series version of Age of Empires IV can feel a little clunky. To see how you can adjust the reticle sensitivity when using a gamepad to play this real-time strategy game, you can take a look at this tutorial from Seeking Tech.

1. For the first step, you need to go to the Options menu from the title screen or Settings menu from the pause screen.

2. Next, you need to select the Controls tab on the left column.

3. On the right side of the same screen, navigate down to the Left Thumbstick Dead Zone slider.

This setting determines the amount of tilt needed on the left analog stick before it is registered as a directional input. If you feel that the reticle is clunky and/or unresponsive, then you can try adjusting this slider.

4. If you navigate further down the Controls tab, you should see the Magnetism section.

Here, you can choose whether or not you want the reticle to snap to the nearest objects within the radius. You will also be able to adjust the radius size.

5. Further down the Controls tab, you will find the Loose Reticle Mode, which is disabled by default. This mode allows you to move the reticle within the designated area without having the camera follow the movement.

You are able to change the loose reticle shape, size and speed in this section as well.

6. Once you are done making the changes, press the X button to save and apply the new reticle settings for Age of Empires IV.

How to disable vibrations for the Xbox version of Age of Empires IV

If you are playing the Xbox One or Xbox Series version of Age of Empires with a controller, then vibrations are enabled by default. If you find that the haptic feedback to be too distracting, then you can check out this guide from Seeking Tech to see how you can disable the feature in this real-time strategy game.

1. To start off, you need to head over to the Settings menu in Age of Empires IV.

This can be done by selecting Options from the main menu or Settings from the pause screen.

2. From Settings, select Controls on the left side of the screen.

3. On the right side of the same screen, you should see the Controller Rumble option, which is turned on by default.

To disable vibrations completely, select the option.

Alternatively, you can leave Controller Rumble enabled and then adjust the Rumble Strength slider. The rumble intensity is set to 100% by default. If you want the haptic feedback to feel more subtle, then you can try decreasing the percentage.

4. Once you are done, press the X button on your controller to save your changes in the Settings menu.

Once you start playing Age of Empires IV again, you should be able to notice the lack of controller vibrations.

How to play Age of Empires IV with keyboard and mouse on Xbox

You can play Age of Empires IV with a keyboard or mouse on an Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One X, Xbox One S or Xbox One. To see how you can properly set up this control scheme, you can take a look at this tutorial from Seeking Tech.

1. For the first step, make sure you connect a mouse and keyboard to your Xbox console.

Keep in mind that these gaming systems do not support Bluetooth. So, if you want to use a Bluetooth (or wireless) mouse and keyboard, you have to use an USB Bluetooth/wireless dongle.

2. Next, you need to use your controller to open Age of Empires IV if you haven’t done so already.

3. If you are currently playing a match, then you can either finish the match or quit it to return to the main menu.

4. From the main menu, switch over to the Options tab by using the LB and RB buttons.

5. In the Options tab, select Controls from the left column.

6. On the right side of the same screen, select the Input Preset drop-down menu.

7. Finally, select Keyboard & Mouse from the drop-down menu.

8. You should now be able to use the connected keyboard and mouse to play the Xbox version of Age of Empires IV.

How to download mods in the Xbox version of Age of Empires IV

The Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S versions of Age of Empires IV support modes. To see how you can download mods, you can take a look at this guide from Seeking Tech.

1. To start off, go to the main menu of Age of Empires IV.

2. From the main menu, use the LB and RB buttons to switch over to the Mods tab.

3. You should see a warning screen pop up if you are viewing the Mods tab for the first time.

The notification says that playing with mods enabled may cause frame rate drops, crashes and/or any other issues. Furthermore, you won’t be able to earn any achievements.

Once you are ready to find and install mods, press the A button to close the warning.

4. From the Mods tab, select Mods Browser.

5. The mods Browser menu shows a list of user created and developer created modes.

You can filter the list to only show the official mods by pressing the Y button.

You can also press the X button to bring up the Mod Filters menu. From there, you can filter the list by type, sort the list based on certain criteria (such as rating and popularity) as well as a search bar.

6. To download a mod, select it from the mods Browser. It should automatically download and install.

You can find a list of mods you have installed by selecting My Mods from the Mods tab in the main menu. From that screen, you will be able to enable, disable or delete any installed mods.

How to fix Age of Empires IV crashing issues on Xbox

When playing Age of Empires IV on an Xbox One, Xbox One S, Xbox One X, Xbox Series S or Xbox Series X console, you may notice that the game will crash. To see how you can get this RTS title to run smoother, you can take a look at this tutorial from Seeking Tech.

1. The crashing usually occurs when you select the Play Again option from the Summary menu after a Custom Match while playing with others online.

So, in order to prevent the your console from closing the game and booting you back to Xbox Home screen, we suggest that you avoid selecting the Play Again option for now.

2. The development team is well aware of the aforementioned issue. Therefore, you should keep your game updated with the latest patch as it may come with stability improvements that will prevent the aforementioned crash as well as other potential freezes.

To manually update the game, press the Xbox button on the controller to open the Xbox Guide menu. From there, move the menu cursor over to the Age of Empires IV icon and then press the Menu button. In the pop-up menu, select Manage game-and add-ons. Finally, select Updates from the Manage – Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition screen.

3. It is a good idea that you keep your Xbox One, Xbox One S, Xbox One X, Xbox Series S or Xbox Series X updated to the latest firmware as well.

To download the latest system software, open the Settings menu on your Xbox console and then select System > Updates. If there is a new firmware available, then make sure you download and install it from the System – Updates menu.

How to fix The Texas Chainsaw Massacre frame rate issues

You may notice some frame drops and stutters when playing The Texas Chainsaw Massacre videogame. To see how you can get the asymmetrical survival horror game to run smoother, you can check out this article from Seeking Tech.

1. If you are playing The Texas Chainsaw Massacre on a PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X console, then you are able to change Graphics Setting.

In order to do so, open the Options menu from the title screen and then head over to the Video tab. From there, make sure that Graphics Setting is set to Performance.

2. On the PC, you can two going to the same Options > Video menu and then lower some of the graphics settings to see if the frame rate improves.

You can also check to see if you have the latest drivers installed on your graphics card for your computer.

3. If your TV or gaming monitor is capable of Variable Refresh Rate, GSYNC or FreeSync, then you should make sure that it is turned on both your screen and system.

For the PS5, you need to head over to your console’s Settings menu and then go to Screen and Video > Video Output. From there, check to see if VRR is set to Automatic.

On the Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S, navigate over to the Settings menu of the console and then go to General > TV & display options > Video modes. From that menu, make sure that the “Allow variable refresh rate” setting is selected.

Variable Refresh Rate, GSYNC and FreeSync should help eliminate the smaller stutters and frame drops when playing the game.

4. If you haven’t done so already, make sure you have the latest patch installed for The Texas Chainsaw Massacre as the latest update may come with some performance improvements.

How to fix matchmaking issues in The Texas Chainsaw Massacre videogame

If you are unable to join a game and/or the other player couldn’t accept your party invite in The Texas Chainsaw Massacre game, then you can check out this troubleshooting article from Seeking Tech.

1. If you want to play the asymmetrical survival horror multiplayer title with players from another platform, then you should make sure that you have cross-play set up properly.

If you are having troubles with cross-platform matchmaking, then you can take a look at this post.

2. If you are playing on consoles, then you should make sure that you forward the correct ports on your router in order to play The Texas Chainsaw Massacre with others online.

For the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 consoles, you need to forward the following:

TCP:

  • 80
  • 443
  • 3478
  • 3479
  • 3480

UDP:

  • 3478
  • 3479

On the Xbox One, Xbox One S, Xbox One X, Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X, you need to forward the following ports:

TCP:

  • 53
  • 80
  • 3074

UDP:

  • 53
  • 88
  • 500
  • 3074
  • 3544
  • 4500

3. You can also try power cycling your router and modem.

To do so, turn off your PC, PlayStation or Xbox. Afterwards, turn off your router and modem. Wait a few minutes before turning on your router and modem again. Finally, power back on your PC, PlayStation or Xbox and then see if you can invite or join with others in The Texas Chainsaw Massacre.

4. There could also be an issue with the servers of the game. We suggest checking the official Twitter account for The Texas Chainsaw Massacre.

If the servers are down and/or in maintenance, then you need to wait until they return to normal again before testing to see if you are able to join or invite other players without any problems.

How to fix crossplay issues in The Texas Chainsaw Massacre game

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre game supports crossplay. If you are having trouble trying to match up with others that are playing on another platform, then you can check out this guide from Seeking Tech.

1. To start off, it is important to note that cross-network play is not supported in the PlayStation 4 or Xbox One version of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Instead, only PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S players can match up with each other.

The good news is that the PS4 and Xbox One versions of the game are cross-buy as you can upgrade from the PS4 to the PS5 and from the Xbox One to the Xbox Series X/Xbox Series S at no additional costs.

So, if possible, try to play the PC, PS5, Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S version of the game.

2. If you are playing on the Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S, then you should also make sure that you have cross-play enabled.

In order to check, open the Settings menu of your Xbox console. From there, select Account > Privacy and Online Safety > Xbox Privacy > View Details and Customize > Communication and Multiplayer. From there, make sure that the “You can join cross-network play” setting is set to Allow.

3. If you are playing on PC or PS5, then you need to open the Options menu in The Texas Chainsaw Massacre and then navigate over to the Game tab. Once you get there, make sure that Crossplay is enabled.