7.1 HD requires a compatible surround amp. I'll be playing in 5.1
1080p? I REALLY hope this game supports that resolution, simply because some top bod at MS recently announced that he didn't expect any PS3 games to support 1080p before the end of 2007 - so if a launch game supports it, then I look forward to seeing him eat humble pie.
http://www.gamesindustry.biz/content_page.php?aid=18975
Andre Vrignaud is the jokers name.