STACK #235 May 2024

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LG OLED TVs bring the gaming goodness

SCREENS FOR GAMES continued

If you’re looking for all the latest game-supporting features in one package, then a 2024 LG OLED just may be the ticket. They feature all the latest technology that comes with HDMI 2.1 – eARC, ALLM, VRR (up to 144Hz) – coupled with a zippy 1ms response time to make lag essentially non-existent. All LG OLEDs also feature both Game Optimiser and Game Dashboard, giving gamers a central location to tweak relevant settings. Plus, there’s a new Dark Room Mode that adjusts screen brightness accordingly when the lights are off. If all of that isn’t enough, LG OLEDs are the first TVs to support NVIDIA GeForce NOW, a streaming service that enables gamers to get into 100-plus free-to-play games – including hits like Fortnite , Rocket League , and Genshin Impact – with no console or PC hardware, just a BYO compatible controller. Or you can sign into your Steam or other account and stream compatible games from your library directly.

FLICKS AND FLEX T he LG 42” OLED EVO Flex Gaming TV is the solution to the classic conundrum of

can be used via the handy Switching Hub feature. Plus, LG has added some fun to the Flex, with four inbuilt RGB lighting strips. Audio is a critical component of gaming, and the Flex pumps out 40W of virtual 7.1.2 Dolby Atmos sound. The 42-inch screen delivers 4K, and it’s

whether you should get a dedicated monitor, or a TV with a game mode. It does it all! The “Flex” comes from its ability to have its screen set flat, or in any of 20 states of curvature, all

at the push of a button on the included Magic Remote. So, if you’re gaming up close, you can get that wraparound effect. Further back and prefer things flatter for watching a movie? Then the Flex can transform, in seconds. Chief amongst the Flex’s gaming credentials is a blistering 1ms response time, with other niceties including VRR up to 120Hz, and support for both NVIDIA G-Sync and AMD FreeSync Premium for tear and stutter-free gaming. Call up LG’s Game Optimiser menu and you can store your favourite settings for instant recall, or you can tweak away on the Gaming Dashboard. If you’re a PC gamer, you can connect your unit to the Flex via USB, and then peripherals such as mouse and keyboard

the biggest you can go without becoming overpowered when sitting up close, while remaining large enough to sit back from and still feel immersed. Plus it’s an OLED, so you’re getting the top tier of TV picture quality, with added anti-glare technology. When it’s time to kick back and watch a movie, or catch the latest episode of a favourite series, you can be confident that you’re also getting the best TV functionalities. LG’s WebOS platform includes all the popular streaming apps, as well as, of course, terrestrial TV – just add an aerial! For many years, LG has been leaders in crafting TVs that suit gamer needs brilliantly, and they’ve really upped the versatility factor with the LG OLED Flex.

Hot Hisense highlights The latest ULED models in the HisenseTV range for 2024 have all sorts of advantages to offer gamers. Hisense’s own Game Mode PRO, on the U7 Series and above, allows you to just plug in a latest generation console, such as PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X, and have all the essential settings ready to go. Why faff about when you can be playing?! This means top-line HDMI 2.1 features including AMD FreeSync Premium, Dolby Vision, VRR up to 144Hz native, ALLM, and dynamic tone, are all engaged when they should be. There’s also a new pop-up Game Bar when a connected gaming console or PC is in use, allowing players to quickly see which features are active. It even lets you track the current rate of frames per second, as well as input lag status.

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