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Mass Effect Legendary Edition Accessibility Resources For PC - An Official EA Site Accessibility Games News Forums Games News Forums Mass Effect Legendary Edition for PC Accessibility Resources Launcher Options Menu Mass Effect Mass Effect 2 Mass Effect 3 Launcher Options Menu Note: This menu can only be found on the Mass Effect Legendary launch screen where you choose the Mass Effect game you would like to play. 

Language

Select to change the language of the spoken dialogue and on-screen text. This option includes English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Spanish, Russian, and Polish.

 

English VO

Turn ON/OFF to set the language of spoken dialogue to English regardless of the language setting.

 

Subtitle Font Size

Select an option to choose a font size. This option includes Small, Medium, and Large. The default is Small.

 

Controller Vibration

Turn ON/OFF to enable or disable controller vibration. The default is ON.

 

Gameplay Feedback

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Crash Reporting

Turn ON/OFF to allow EA to collect data from your device to develop our products and services. The default is ON. If disabled, EA will only collect your device data we need to provide necessary online services. See EA’s Privacy and Cookie Policy for more information. (Changes will be reflected in your next gameplay session.)

Accessibility Overview Graphics Calibration Sound Controls Key Bindings Gameplay Accessibility Overview Graphics Mass Effect has a variety of graphic options including Window Mode and Motion Blur. Calibration Mass Effect allows you to change brightness and change High Definition Resolution when available. Sound Mass Effect allows you to change some volume settings as well such as dialog and sound effects volume. Controls The game offers many control options such as Y-axis inversion, stick and shooting configuration, as well as camera sensitivity adjustments. Key Bindings This game offers control customization. You can choose which buttons on your keyboard control actions in the game such as sprint and aim. Gameplay This game has many gameplay options. You can choose and change settings for combat difficulty level, subtitles, and hints to name a few. Graphics Resolution

Select to adjust the resolution of the display. This option includes many options and is dependent on the monitor and device.

 

Window Mode

Select an option to choose monitor window mode. This option includes Windowed, Borderless, or Fullscreen windows. The default is Fullscreen. Running the game in Borderless may resemble Fullscreen, depending on your resolution.

 

Monitor Selection

Select which monitor to display the game when two or more are present. This option includes many options and is dependent on the monitor and device.

 

Dynamic Shadows

Turn ON/OFF to enable or disable dynamic shadows. The default is ON.

 

Motion Blur

Turn ON/OFF to enable or disable motion blur effect. The default is ON.

 

VSYNC

Turn ON/OFF to limit your framerate to match your monitor’s refresh rate when enabled. This prevents screen tearing issues but may cause some input lag. The default is ON.

 

Framerate Cap

Select an option to set a limit to the number of frames per second. Note that if VSYNC is on, your monitor’s refresh rate will be your maximum framerate. This option includes 30, 60, 120, 144, and 240fps. The default is 240fps.

 

Film Grain

Turn ON/OFF to enable or disable film grain effect. The default is ON.

 

Antialiasing

Turn ON/OFF to enable antialiasing to smooth the edges of in-game graphics. The default is ON.

 

Ambient Occlusion

Turn ON/OFF to add shading to areas of the game that should be receiving less ambient light, creating depth and realism. Turning this feature off may improve performance on some systems. This default is ON. 

Calibration Brightness

Adjust to change overall brightness. This option has a value range of 0 to 10. The default is 0.

 

Enable HDR

Select an option to enable HDR. The default is set to Auto.

 

HDR Contrast

Adjust to change the game's HDR contrast. This option can only be changed when HDR is detected. This option has a value range of -10 to 10. The default is 0.

 

HDR Brightness

Adjust to change the game's HDR brightness. This option can only be changed when HDR is detected. This option has a value range of 400 to 10000. The default is 1000.

Sound Dialog Volume

Adjust to increase or decrease dialog volume. This option has a value range of 0 to 100. The default is 100.

 

Sound Effects Volume

Adjust to increase or decrease sound effects volume. This option has a value range of 0 to 100. The default is 100.

 

Music Volume

Adjust to increase or decrease music volume. This option has a value range of 0 to 100. The default is 100. 

Controls Invert Y Axis

Turn ON/OFF to invert vertical control for the camera. The default is OFF.

 

Mouse Sensitivity

Adjust the slider to change the overall speed of the camera rotation in relation to mouse movement. The higher the sensitivity, the more responsive the camera rotation becomes. This option has a value range 0 to 100. The default is 50.

 

Mako Camera-Relative Steering

Turn ON/OFF to decide how the Mako’s steering will be controlled. Turn ON to have the Mako’s steering be relative to the current camera direction. Turn OFF to have the Mako’s steering controls to be relative to Mako’s hull. The default is ON.

 

Camera Sensitivity

Select an option to adjust combat and exploration camera sensitivities. This option includes Low, Normal, and High. The default is Normal.

 

Stick Configuration

Select to change controller stick configuration. The option includes Default and Southpaw. The default is Default (standard configuration).

 

Shooting Configuration

Select to change controller shooting configuration. The option includes Default, Southpaw, Default Swapped, and Southpaw Swapped. The default is Default (standard configuration).

Key Bindings To change a Primary or Secondary Key, use the mouse or controller to click the space under the Primary or Secondary key. Then, press the button on your Keyboard you want to change the action to. The following actions are configurable:

 

GENERAL

Move Forward

Move Backward

Move Left

Move Right

Toggle Walk

Toggle Crouch

To change a Primary or Secondary Key, use the mouse or controller to click the space under the Primary or Secondary key. Then, press the button on your Keyboard you want to change the action to. The following actions are configurable:

 

GENERAL (cont.)

Use/Sprint

Map

Equipment

Squad

Journal

Codex

To change a Primary or Secondary Key, use the mouse or controller to click the space under the Primary or Secondary key. Then, press the button on your Keyboard you want to change the action to. The following actions are configurable:

 

GENERAL (cont.)

Quick Save

Quick Load

 

COMBAT

Shoot

Aim

To change a Primary or Secondary Key, use the mouse or controller to click the space under the Primary or Secondary key. Then, press the button on your Keyboard you want to change the action to. The following actions are configurable:

 

COMBAT (cont.)

Change Zoom Level

Melee

Use First Aid

Throw Grenade

Holster Weapon

Previous Weapon

Next Weapon

To change a Primary or Secondary Key, use the mouse or controller to click the space under the Primary or Secondary key. Then, press the button on your Keyboard you want to change the action to. The following actions are configurable:

 

COMBAT (cont.)

Last Weapon

Tactics HUD (Hold)

Order Rally

Order Squadmate 1 to Move/Attack

Order Squadmate 2 to Move/Attack

Order Attack

Switch to Pistol

To change a Primary or Secondary Key, use the mouse or controller to click the space under Primary or Secondary key. Then, press the button on your Keyboard you want to change the action to. The following actions are configurable:

 

COMBAT (cont.)

Switch to Shotgun

Switch to Assault Rifle

Switch to Sniper Rifle

Quick Slot 1

Quick Slot 2

Quick Slot 3

Quick Slot 4

To change a Primary or Secondary Key, use the mouse or controller to click the space under the Primary or Secondary key. Then, press the button on your Keyboard you want to change the action to. The following actions are configurable:

 

COMBAT (cont.)

Quick Slot 5

Quick Slot 6

Quick Slot 7

Quick Slot 8

Toggle Quick Slots

 

VEHICLE

Move Forward

To change a Primary or Secondary Key, use the mouse or controller to click the space under the Primary or Secondary key. Then, press the button on your Keyboard you want to change the action to. The following actions are configurable:

 

VEHICLE (cont.)

Move Backward

Move Left

Move Right

Shoot

Fire Cannon

Toggle Aim / Zoom Level

Aim (Hold)

To change a Primary or Secondary Key, use the mouse or controller to click the space under the Primary or Secondary key. Then, press the button on your Keyboard you want to change the action to. The following actions are configurable:

 

VEHICLE (cont.)

Change Zoom Level

Repair

Jump Jets

Boosters

Exit Vehicle

Leave World

Gameplay Combat Difficulty

Select an option to choose how difficult your gaming experience will be. This option includes Normal, Causal, Hardcore and Insanity. The default is Normal.

 

Auto Level-Up

Select to determine how your character or squadmates will activate and evolve powers. This option includes OFF, Squad Only, and Squad and Player. The default is OFF.

 

Level Scaling

Select a mode to choose the level range of XP and talent point progression. This option includes Classic and Legendary Mode. The default is Legendary Mode.

 

Squad Power Usage

Select an option to choose how the Squad AI will protect itself and others. This option includes None, Defensive, and All. The default is Defensive.

 

Subtitles

Select to turn subtitles ON/OFF. The default is OFF. To adjust the subtitle sizing please see the Launcher Options menu.

 

Auto Save

Turn ON/OFF to enable autosave at set intervals. The default is ON.

 

Enable Tutorials

Turn ON/OFF to enable pop-up tutorials. The default is ON.

 

Reset Tutorials

Click to have the option to reset tutorial flags. 

Accessibility Overview Graphics Calibration Sound Controls Key Bindings Gameplay Accessibility Overview Graphics Mass Effect 2 has a variety of graphic options including Window Mode and Motion Blur. Calibration Mass Effect 2 allows you to change brightness and change High Definition Resolution when available. Sound Mass Effect 2 allows you to change some volume settings as well such as dialog and sound effects volume. Controls The game offers many control options such as Y-axis inversion, stick and shooting configuration, as well as camera sensitivity adjustments. Key Bindings This game offers control customization. You can choose which buttons on your keyboard control actions in the game such as sprint and aim. Gameplay This game has many gameplay options. You can choose and change settings for combat difficulty level, subtitles, and hints to name a few. Graphics Resolution

Select to adjust the resolution of the display. This option includes many options and is dependent on the monitor and device.

 

Window Mode

Select an option to choose monitor window mode. This option includes Windowed, Borderless, or Fullscreen windows. The default is Fullscreen. Running the game in Borderless may resemble fullscreen, depending on your resolution.

 

Monitor Selection

Select which monitor to display the game when two or more are present. This option includes many options and is dependent on the monitor and device.

 

Dynamic Shadows

Turn ON/OFF to enable or disable dynamic shadows. The default is ON.

 

Motion Blur

Turn ON/OFF to enable or disable motion blur effect. The default is ON.

 

VSYNC

Turn ON/OFF to limit your framerate to match your monitor’s refresh rate when enabled. This prevents screen tearing issues but may cause some input lag. The default is ON.

 

Framerate Cap

Select an option to set a limit to the number of frames per second. Note that if VSYNC is on, your monitor’s refresh rate will be your maximum framerate. This option includes 30, 60, 120, 144, and 240fps. The default is 240fps.

 

Film Grain

Turn ON/OFF to enable or disable film grain effect. The default is ON.

 

Antialiasing

Turn ON/OFF to enable antialiasing to smooth the edges of in-game graphics. The default is ON.

 

Ambient Occlusion

Turn ON/OFF to add shading to areas of the game that should be receiving less ambient light, creating depth and realism. Turning this feature off may improve performance on some systems. This default is ON. 

Calibration Brightness

Adjust to change overall brightness. This option has a value range of 0 to 10. The default is 0.

 

Enable HDR

Select an option to enable or disable HDR. This option includes Auto or Off. The default is set to Auto.

 

HDR Contrast

Adjust to change the game's HDR contrast. This option can only be changed when HDR is detected. This option has a value range of -10 to 10. The default is 0.

 

HDR Brightness

Adjust to change the game's HDR brightness. This option can only be changed when HDR is detected. This option has a value range of 400 to 10000. The default is 1000.

Sound Dialog Volume

Adjust to increase or decrease dialog volume. This option has a value range of 0 to 100. The default is 100.

 

Sound Effects Volume

Adjust to increase or decrease sound effects volume. This option has a value range of 0 to 100. The default is 100.

 

Music Volume

Adjust to increase or decrease music volume. This option has a value range of 0 to 100. The default is 100. 

Controls Invert Y Axis

Turn ON/OFF to invert vertical control for the camera. The default is OFF.

 

Mouse Dampening

Turn ON/OFF to allow for more precise camera movements. The slower the mouse is moved, the slower the camera rotates; fast movements result in fast camera rotations. The default is OFF.

 

Mouse Sensitivity

Adjust to change the overall speed of the camera rotation in relation to the mouse movement. The higher the sensitivity, the more responsive camera rotation becomes. The option has a value range of 0-100. The default is 50%.

 

Camera Sensitivity

Select an option to adjust combat and exploration camera sensitivities. This option includes Low, Normal, and High. The default is Normal.

 

Stick Configuration

Select to change controller stick configuration. The option includes Default and Southpaw. The default is standard configuration.

 

Shooting Configuration

Select to change controller shooting configuration. The option includes Default, Southpaw, Default Swapped, and Southpaw Swapped. The default is standard configuration.

Key Bindings To change a Primary or Secondary Key, use the mouse or controller to click the space under the Primary or Secondary key. Then, press the button on your Keyboard you want to change the action to. The following actions are configurable:

 

GENERAL

Move Forward

Move Backward

Strafe Left

Strafe Right

Walk

Use/Cover/Sprint

Quick Save

Quick Load

To change a Primary or Secondary Key, use the mouse or controller to click the space under the Primary or Secondary key. Then, press the button on your Keyboard you want to change the action to. The following actions are configurable:

 

COMBAT

Shoot

Aim

Reload

Melee

Holster Weapon

Next Weapon

Previous Weapon

Last Weapon

To change a Primary or Secondary Key, use the mouse or controller to click the space under the Primary or Secondary key. Then, press the button on your Keyboard you want to change the action to. The following actions are configurable:

 

COMBAT (cont.)

Command HUD (Hold)

Order Form Up

Order Move/Attack Henchman 1

Order Move/Attack Henchman 2

Order Attack

Quick Slot 1

Quick Slot 2

Quick Slot 3

Quick Slot 4

Quick Slot 5

To change a Primary or Secondary Key, use the mouse or controller to click the space under the Primary or Secondary key. Then, press the button on your Keyboard you want to change the action to. The following actions are configurable:

 

COMBAT (cont.)

Quick Slot 6

Quick Slot 7

Quick Slot 8

 

VEHICLE

Move Forward

Move Backward

Strafe Left

Strafe Right

Shoot

Toggle Camera

To change a Primary or Secondary Key, use the mouse or controller to click the space under the Primary or Secondary key. Then, press the button on your Keyboard you want to change the action to. The following actions are configurable:

 

VEHICLE (cont.)

Boost

Jump

Mine

Leave World

Gameplay Combat Difficulty

Select an option to choose how difficult your gaming experience will be. This option includes Narrative, Normal, Causal, Hardcore and Insanity. The default is Normal.

 

Auto Level-Up

Select to determine how your character or squad mates will activate and evolve powers. This option includes OFF, Squad Only, and Squad and Player. The default is OFF.

 

Squad Power Usage

Turn ON/OFF to choose whether squad members will use their most effective powers in combat automatically. When disabled, squad members only use defensive and ammo powers automatically. The default is ON.

 

Subtitles

Select to turn subtitles ON/OFF. The default is OFF. To adjust the subtitle sizing please see the Launcher Options menu.

 

Auto Save

Turn ON/OFF to enable autosave at set intervals. The default is ON. 

Accessibility Overview Graphics Calibration Sound Controls Key Bindings Gameplay Accessibility Overview Graphics Mass Effect 3 has a variety of graphic options including Window Mode and Motion Blur. Calibration Mass Effect 3 allows you to change brightness and change High Definition Resolution when available. Sound Mass Effect 3 allows you to change some volume settings as well such as dialog and sound effects volume. Controls The game offers many control options such as Y-axis inversion, stick and shooting configuration, as well as camera sensitivity adjustments. Key Bindings This game offers control customization. You can choose which buttons on your keyboard control actions in the game such as sprint and aim. Gameplay This game has many gameplay options. You can choose and change settings for combat difficulty level, subtitles, and hints to name a few. Graphics Resolution

Select to adjust the resolution of the display. This option includes many options and is dependent on the monitor and device.

 

Window Mode

Select an option to choose monitor window mode. This option includes Windowed, Borderless, or Fullscreen windows. The default is Fullscreen. Running the game in Borderless may resemble fullscreen, depending on your resolution. It is faster to Alt-Tab from the game in this mode than when running in fullscreen mode.

 

Monitor Selection

Select which monitor to display the game when two or more are present.  This option includes many options and is dependent on the monitor and device.

 

Dynamic Shadows

Turn ON/OFF to enable or disable dynamic shadows. The default is ON.

 

Motion Blur

Turn ON/OFF to enable or disable motion blur effect. The default is ON.

 

VSYNC

Turn ON/OFF to limit your framerate to match your monitor’s refresh rate when enabled. This prevents screen tearing issues but may cause some input lag. The default is ON.

Framerate Cap

Select an option to set a limit to the number of frames per second. Note that if VSYNC is ON, your monitor’s refresh rate will be your maximum framerate. This option includes 30, 60, 120, 144, and 240fps. The default is 240fps.

 

Film Grain

Turn ON/OFF to enable or disable film grain effect. The default is ON.

 

Antialiasing

Turn ON/OFF to enable antialiasing to smooth the edges of in-game graphics. The default is ON.

 

Ambient Occlusion

Turn ON/OFF to add shading to areas of the game that should be receiving less ambient light, creating depth and realism. Turning this feature off may improve performance on some systems. This default is ON. 

Calibration Brightness

Adjust to change overall brightness. This option has a value range of 0 to 10. The default is 0.

 

Enable HDR

Select an option to enable or disable HDR. This option includes Auto or Off. The default is set to Auto.

 

HDR Contrast

Adjust to change the game's HDR contrast. This option can only be changed when HDR is detected. This option has a value range of -10 to 10. The default is 0.

 

HDR Brightness

Adjust to change the game's HDR brightness. This option can only be changed when HDR is detected. This option has a value range of 400 to 10000. The default is 1000.

Sound Dialog Volume

Adjust to increase or decrease dialog volume. This option has a value range of 0 to 100. The default is 100.

 

Sound Effects Volume

Adjust to increase or decrease sound effects volume. This option has a value range of 0 to 100. The default is 100.

 

Music Volume

Adjust to increase or decrease music volume. This option has a value range of 0 to 100. The default is 100. 

Controls Invert Y Axis

Turn ON/OFF to invert vertical control for the camera. The default is OFF.

 

Mouse Dampening

Turn ON/OFF to allow for more precise camera movements. The slower the mouse is moved, the slower the camera rotates; fast movements result in fast camera rotations. The default is OFF.

 

Mouse Sensitivity

Adjust to change the overall speed of the camera rotation in relation to the mouse movement. The higher the sensitivity, the more responsive camera rotation becomes. The option has a value range of 0-100. The default is 50%.

 

Camera Sensitivity

Select an option to adjust combat and exploration camera sensitivities. This option includes Low, Normal, and High. The default is Normal.

 

Stick Configuration

Select to change controller stick configuration. The option includes Default and Southpaw. The default is Default (standard configuration).

 

Trigger Configuration

Select to change controller shooting configuration. The option includes Default, Southpaw, Default Swapped, and Southpaw Swapped. The default is Default (standard configuration).

Key Bindings To change a Primary or Secondary Key, use the mouse or controller to click the space under the Primary or Secondary key. Then, press the button on your Keyboard you want to change the action to. The following actions are configurable:

 

GENERAL

Move Forward

Move Backward

Strafe Left

Strafe Right

Walk

Use/Cover/Storm

Navigational Assistance

Cover Turn

To change a Primary or Secondary Key, use the mouse or controller to click the space under the Primary or Secondary key. Then, press the button on your Keyboard you want to change the action to. The following actions are configurable:

 

GENERAL (cont.)

Quick Save

Quick Load

 

COMBAT

Shoot

Aim

Reload

Melee

Swap Weapon

Next Weapon

To change a Primary or Secondary Key, use the mouse or controller to click the space under the Primary or Secondary key. Then, press the button on your Keyboard you want to change the action to. The following actions are configurable:

 

COMBAT (cont.)

Previous Weapon

Command HUD (Hold)

Order Rally

Order Squadmate 1 to Move/Attack

Order Squadmate 2 to Move/Attack

Order Attack

Quick Slot 1

Quick Slot 2

Quick Slot 3

To change a Primary or Secondary Key, use the mouse or controller to click the space under the Primary or Secondary key. Then, press the button on your Keyboard you want to change the action to. The following actions are configurable:

 

COMBAT (cont.)

Quick Slot 4

Quick Slot 5

Quick Slot 6

Quick Slot 7

Quick Slot 8

 

ATLAS

Exit Atlas

 

MOUNTED GUN

Exit Mounted Gun

Gameplay Combat Difficulty

Select an option to choose how difficult your gaming experience will be. This option includes Narrative, Normal, Casual, Hardcore and Insanity. The default is Normal.

 

Auto Level-Up

Select to determine how your character or squadmates will activate and evolve powers. This option includes Off, Squad Only, and Squad and Player. The default is Off.

 

Squadmate Power Use

Turn ON/OFF to choose whether squad members will use their most effective powers in combat automatically. When disabled, squad members only use defensive and ammo powers automatically. The default is ON.

 

Subtitles

Select to turn subtitles ON/OFF. The default is OFF. To adjust the subtitle sizing please see the Launcher Options menu.

 

Auto Save

Turn ON/OFF to enable autosave at set intervals. The default is ON.

 

Hints

Turn ON/OFF to enable or disable in-game instructions and directions. The default is ON.

Action Icons

Turn ON/OFF to display indicators when an action like exiting cover is possible. The default is ON.

 

Conversation Mode

Select an option to determine which conversations require participation. This option includes Full Decisions and No Decision. The default is Full Decisions.

 

Shepard’s Helmet

Select an option to choose when you see Shepard’s helmet during gameplay. This option includes Default and Off in Conversations. The default is Default.

 

Squadmate Helmets

Select an option to remove a squademate’s equipped helmet in most circumstances. This option includes Default OFF, Default ON, and OFF in Conversations. The default is Default OFF. 

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