Won't run on TV

[PatHoi]

I ran into a very odd problem with Skyrim Special Edition.

I wanted to play it on a big screen so I hooked it up to an old 40 inch LCD TV (Samsung 2006 model) using an HDMI cable, but whenever I launch the game it just crashes. Sometimes it just goes black and sometimes it only goes as far as showing the menu symbol before crashing.

I plugged my PC back to my 21 inch computer monitor, launched the game, and it works just fine without any hiccups.

Does anyone know what the issue might be?

Extra: Just out of curiosity I tried Fallout 4 and ran into the exact same problem. Then I tried other Bethesda games like Oblivion and Fallout 3, but in those cases the screen turns black only when I'm actually in-game. Is there a common issue with Bethesda games and TV's that I don't know about?

[Gorith]

What res and refresh? Have you tried anf non beth games this way? My honest guess would be that your 10 year old tv just isnt up to the task.

[neddy3135]

your tv might be simply be too old for computer or vice versa . I don't know what system you're running , but you should a menu that runs an external tv . The external out resolution may be wrong (if your's is 1080p , set monitor out to 1080 ) . if it works your 'screen will be up 2 seconds behind the gameplay (comes back to refresh rate) .

As for fallout 4 , all your driver's need udating ,remove your mods (if any) . Bethesda have a help guide on their website for this . I've got the same problem and have waiting for my laptop to break and palm it off to some else as I have 0 patience for anything .

[V I D A L]

I'm playing on a TV just fine. But it's a modern one.

[raubrey]

I don't intend to cause rumors but I tried the game on a Vizio that has only been turned on 3 times. 2015 model. The monitor turned pink and died within 30 seconds. I have tried to power cycle it and nothing. I need to get new remote batteries, then I'll call warranty/replacement people -- (putting this off as long as I can as *hassle*)

Anyway, I didn't blame the game but I can't say it doesn't has me wondering. I know nothing -zilch --about gaming on a TV (I always use a monitor) and didn't know if the 64-bit or somesuch did something to the TV.

It's probably just rotten coincidence and luckily it is a small inexpensive TV covered by warranty but still...I'm going to follow the thread just in case something comes of it. Hope not.

[PatHoi]

Originally posted by Gorith:

What res and refresh? Have you tried anf non beth games this way? My honest guess would be that your 10 year old tv just isnt up to the task.

1080p and 60hz. It works completly fine with newer non-Bethesda games. This issue seems to be exclusivly centered on Elder Scrolls and Fallout games.

[PatHoi]

Originally posted by V I D A L:

I'm playing on a TV just fine. But it's a modern one.

Wether or not it is a old model seems to have absolutly no bearing since I've tried it with my most recent games in my library (Civ 6, Total War: Warhammer) and it works absolutly fine without any interference or black screen. This problem seems to only happen on Elder Scrolls and Fallout games.

[Moonlit]

Could be a problem with whatever color format you're using. Try using the Ycbcr format instead of RGB. Try messing with the dynamic range too. Could also be your HDMI cable, maybe try another one or buy a new one. Not exactly sure what 64bit render targets does but did you try disabling that in the game launchers options?

Edit: The first thing i mentioned should be in your video card settings panel. Er whatever you have.. nvidia or amd

Edit2: even if your tv only supported the HDMI 1.2 or 1.3 spec it should still work