STACK #193 Nov 2020

GAMING FEATURE

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The new console generation has finally a rived, and this time it’s all about raw power. Both the PlayStation 5 and the Xbox Series X are packing some serious gaming grunt under the hood, and both are ready to be put to use with the very best TVs you can buy right now. Words Anthony Horan

I f you haven’t upgraded your TV for a while, the launch of the new consoles is the perfect time to do it. While this next generation of gaming goodness is going to take things to the next level no matter what you plug them into, you won’t get to enjoy some of the nifty next-gen features until you’re sitting in front of a TV that can handle them. You’ve probably heard about TVs that can handle 8K and wondered what all that extra

resolution could be used for. In the world of video games, the boundaries have been pushed constantly for years, as gamers got hungry for more and more detail and realism. That’s why both the PS5 and Xbox Series X support gaming at full 8K resolution (and can upscale to 8K on the fly if needed).

What is HDMI 2.1 and why does it matter? Up until now, the version of the HDMI inputs on your TV has been all about keeping up with new video tech. HDMI 1.4 added support for 3D and 4K, for example, while HDMI 2.0 opened the way for HDR video (and games!). With HDMI 2.1, though, the main benefits go straight to gamers, with support for 120fps in both 4K and 8K, an Auto Low Latency Mode that lets TVs automatically switch to Game Mode when a console or PC is detected, and Variable Refresh Rate for silky-smooth gaming. Both the PS5 and Xbox Series X are equipped with HDMI 2.1, so make sure to look for it on your next TV.

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