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[GH-ISSUE #1113] [Bug]: Auto(Based on display) detects the wrong aspect ratio. #615

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opened 2026-03-03 18:59:29 +03:00 by kerem · 8 comments

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Originally created by @MEMORIEmusic on GitHub (Sep 30, 2023).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/PlayCover/PlayCover/issues/1113

Describe the bug

Upon installing a new game, the default Auto(Based on display) resolution setting of PlayCover will set the aspect ratio to 16:9 regardless of the display’s aspect ratio.

This issue exists on both macOS Ventura and macOS Sonoma.

Steps to reproduce

Install a new game
Put the game in full screen
Visible black bars at the top and the bottom, indicating aspect ratio is set to 16:9

Expected behaviour

Aspect ratio should change in accordance with the display.

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No response

What version of PlayCover are you using?

Nightly/beta

What version of macOS are you using?

Ventura (macOS 13)

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Originally created by @MEMORIEmusic on GitHub (Sep 30, 2023). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/PlayCover/PlayCover/issues/1113 ### Describe the bug Upon installing a new game, the default `Auto(Based on display)` resolution setting of PlayCover will set the aspect ratio to 16:9 regardless of the display’s aspect ratio. This issue exists on both macOS Ventura and macOS Sonoma. ### Steps to reproduce 1. Install a new game 2. Put the game in full screen 3. Visible black bars at the top and the bottom, indicating aspect ratio is set to 16:9 ### Expected behaviour Aspect ratio should change in accordance with the display. ### Crash log _No response_ ### What version of PlayCover are you using? Nightly/beta ### What version of macOS are you using? Ventura (macOS 13) ### Issue Language - [X] Yes my issue is written in English

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@zanderp25 commented on GitHub (Oct 1, 2023):

Which game is having this issue? The automatic feature works fine with Genshin Impact and Honkai: Star Rail, but unfortunately, it might be a limitation with the game itself.

@zanderp25 commented on GitHub (Oct 1, 2023): Which game is having this issue? The automatic feature works fine with Genshin Impact and Honkai: Star Rail, but unfortunately, it might be a limitation with the game itself.

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@MEMORIEmusic commented on GitHub (Oct 1, 2023):

Having the issue with both Genshin Impact and Honkai: Star Rail.

@MEMORIEmusic commented on GitHub (Oct 1, 2023): Having the issue with both Genshin Impact and Honkai: Star Rail.

kerem commented

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@MEMORIEmusic commented on GitHub (Oct 1, 2023):

@MEMORIEmusic commented on GitHub (Oct 1, 2023): <img width="1800" alt="Screenshot 2023-10-01 at 10 41 20" src="https://github.com/PlayCover/PlayCover/assets/79436281/f62dc550-af4a-4b8f-a4e0-e2bd4d95b19b"> <img width="1061" alt="Screenshot 2023-10-01 at 10 41 27" src="https://github.com/PlayCover/PlayCover/assets/79436281/f7fb290d-9043-46e8-830d-190b2d0abcf1">

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@zanderp25 commented on GitHub (Oct 2, 2023):

Do you happen to have an M2 mac? In that case, hopefully my PR #1116 should fix this issue.

@zanderp25 commented on GitHub (Oct 2, 2023): Do you happen to have an M2 mac? In that case, hopefully my PR #1116 should fix this issue.

kerem commented

2026-03-03 18:59:31 +03:00

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@MEMORIEmusic commented on GitHub (Oct 2, 2023):

Do you happen to have an M2 mac? In that case, hopefully my PR #1116 should fix this issue.

Nope. Mine is 14” M1 Pro MacBook Pro. Tho I’ll still try the latest nightly.

@MEMORIEmusic commented on GitHub (Oct 2, 2023): > Do you happen to have an M2 mac? In that case, hopefully my PR #1116 should fix this issue. Nope. Mine is 14” M1 Pro MacBook Pro. Tho I’ll still try the latest nightly.

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@zanderp25 commented on GitHub (Oct 2, 2023):

Nope. Mine is 14” M1 Pro MacBook Pro.

Weird. I have the same one and it works fine for me.

I noticed you chose the "More Space" scaling option and changed "Automatically hide and show the menu bar" to Never. After changing to those settings, it still works fine for me. I'm using the 3.0.0 pre-release right now.

@zanderp25 commented on GitHub (Oct 2, 2023): > Nope. Mine is 14” M1 Pro MacBook Pro. Weird. I have the same one and it works fine for me. I noticed you chose the "More Space" scaling option and changed "Automatically hide and show the menu bar" to Never. After changing to those settings, it still works fine for me. I'm using the 3.0.0 pre-release right now.

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@zanderp25 commented on GitHub (Oct 2, 2023):

Update: I updated to 3.0.0-beta.1 and it still works fine.

@zanderp25 commented on GitHub (Oct 2, 2023): Update: I updated to 3.0.0-beta.1 and it still works fine. <img width="1008" alt="Screenshot 2023-10-02 at 09 48 27" src="https://github.com/PlayCover/PlayCover/assets/13000207/33772ff8-151e-4444-aadf-1b7469c53c05"> <img width="1800" alt="Screenshot 2023-10-02 at 09 48 52" src="https://github.com/PlayCover/PlayCover/assets/13000207/72125d9a-aab7-48f5-a514-86a8e231b788">

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@MEMORIEmusic commented on GitHub (Oct 2, 2023):

Nope. Mine is 14” M1 Pro MacBook Pro.

Weird. I have the same one and it works fine for me.

I noticed you chose the "More Space" scaling option and changed "Automatically hide and show the menu bar" to Never. After changing to those settings, it still works fine for me. I'm using the 3.0.0 pre-release right now.

It only happens upon a fresh install of the game. If I change it to 1080p 16:10, and then back to Auto, it automatically starts launching in 16:10

@MEMORIEmusic commented on GitHub (Oct 2, 2023): > > Nope. Mine is 14” M1 Pro MacBook Pro. > > Weird. I have the same one and it works fine for me. > > I noticed you chose the "More Space" scaling option and changed "Automatically hide and show the menu bar" to Never. After changing to those settings, it still works fine for me. I'm using the 3.0.0 pre-release right now. It only happens upon a fresh install of the game. If I change it to 1080p 16:10, and then back to Auto, it automatically starts launching in 16:10