Image versus sound: A comparison of formal feature effects on presence and video game enjoyment

Paul Skalski; Robert Whitbred

Image versus sound: A comparison of formal feature effects on presence and video game enjoyment

Paul Skalski
, Robert Whitbred

Cleveland State University

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Abstract

This study investigates the relative influence of two formal features of video games-image quality and sound quality-on presence and enjoyment. A 2 x 2 between subjects experiment was conducted manipulating image quality (high definition vs. standard definition) and sound quality (Dolby 5.1 surround sound vs. Dolby stereo). Results indicated that, while image quality had no effect on outcomes, sound quality almost universally impacted outcomes of interest, including several dimensions of presence and enjoyment. Implications of these findings are discussed.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	67-84
Number of pages	18
Journal	PsychNology Journal
Volume	8
Issue number	1
State	Published - Dec 1 2010

Keywords

Enjoyment
High definition
Presence
Surround sound
Video games

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