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What is the preferred screen-resolution? (Higher than 640x480)

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I am asking this because I will not give an optional screen-resolution for my game, where the players can choose. This is because today, 2015, everyone should at least have a computer where their graphic's card can display a desktop resolution higher than 800x600. My preferred option would be 1200x700, to give a widescreen effect. But I'm not quite positive.
silly you, you meant 1280x720, or 720p.
that's the ps3 resolution btw.
1024 x 640 is a rather safe option, since it's almost guaranteed that all computers can run in that resolution. Even those netbooks. Though it is 4:3 (meaning it's not wide). The closest wide screen resolution to that is the previously mentioned 1280 x 720 (or alternatively, 1280 x 768).
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I'd go with KS on this one, whilst you may make a judgement call about the resolution you think people should have not everyone will. It's better to make allowances for older machines that people simply haven't upgraded because it suits their needs, or people who prefer a smaller footprint when it comes to portability.

For reference, tablet resolution guide

Even if I place the calculations of older machines into consideration, after the tablet guide analysis, nothing goes under 1024x640.
As further detailing, only 0.3/10 of those machines are limited to 1024x640 max resolution with the medium being 1280x800.

Which returns the deduction to early suggestion.
Would 1270x720 (or even 1200x700) be considered a safe option?
Also, note, if we apply just to fit those 1% and not the norm, we are not getting the best of what could be offered visually.
Generally, you'd prefer to have multiples of 32 or powers of 2 for resolutions. 1270x720 is kind of an awkward resolution. I think you mean 1280x720? Yeah, I suppose that'll be fine.

But that's quite big you know. Lots of space to fill in.
Yes, it was a typo.

Thanks everyone with the decision.
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