Blurry or pixelated graphics with trails when playing Vice City on PS3

Last Updated: June 13, 2023

Question: I downloaded Vice City from PSN as a PS2 Classic.  The graphics seems more pixelated and blurry on my particular setup than I remember.  What settings should I change to adjust how the graphics look?

Answer: Here are some options that can be used to adjust PS3 upscaling and graphics options.  For a PS2 classic on PS3, try experimenting with different output resolutions and settings to optimize the display for your particular TV:

Output Resolution: From the PS3 XMB (System Menu), go to Settings->Display Settings and change the output resolution.  Sometimes for standard definition games, outputting at a lower resolution will result in a smoother look.

Smoothing: When in-game, press the PS button and chose Other Settings-->Smoothing.  Try playing with and without smoothing to see which you prefer.  This setting can also be accessed through Settings->Game Settings in the XMB.

Upscaling Settings:  When in-game, press the PS button and choose Off and Normal to see which looks best on your particular screen.  If you want to use Full Screen on a widescreen TV, be sure to also press also turn Widescreen ON from the in-game display settings found in the pause menu.  This setting can also be accessed through Settings->Game Settings in the XMB.

Trails: If you prefer to play without motion blur trails, press Start and go to Display.  Turn Trials off.