PS5 VRR update could start rolling out soon, as Sony readies new TV firmware update

Date:
Tue, 05 Oct 2021 08:56:59 +0000

Description:
It looks like PS5 VRR support could be one step closer, as Sony begins to update its flagship TVs.

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If youve been patiently waiting for PS5 VRR support, Sony may have given us a subtle hint that the highly requested feature could be on its way to PlayStation 5 users soon.

As spotted by HDTV Test , the company has begun rolling out a new firmware update in China that enables variable refresh rate ( VRR ) support and an automatic low latency mode (ALLM) to its 2020 Bravia X900H TVs, a PS5-ready display that already supports 4K at 120Hz .

Weve seen Sony add over-the-air updates to older displays before, as the Bravia XH90 also saw its HDMI 2.0 ports updated to HDMI 2.1 , which included both VRR and ALLM support that helps provide smoother and more responsive gameplay.

It makes sense, then, that the more Sony displays that support VRR, the more likely it is for Sony to prioritize adding the feature to PS5. How to enable 120Hz on PS5 PS5 vs PS5 Digital Edition : what's the difference? Where to buy PS5 : all the retailers checked

According to commenters, though, enabling VRR on the Bravia X900H does come with some compromises. Local dimming and xtended dynamic range are both disabled when VRR is used, which hasnt gone down well with a number of
owners.

The PS5 recently received a significant new system update that let users expand the PlayStation 5s internal storage , and added a number of quality of life improvements in the process. Sony tends to roll out any future updates
to beta users to test first, so we wouldnt expect any sort of stealth drop if VRR support is indeed on the way. Analysis: VRR support (Image credit: Sony)

VRR support is a strange omission from the PS5s feature set, particularly as the technology has been available on Xbox consoles since April 2018. Variable refresh rate helps eliminate screen tearing and masks any minor framerate drops to provide a smoother experience when gaming.

Auto low latency mode would also be welcomed. ALLM lets a game console send a signal to a users display so it automatically switches to the lowest latency setting, such as Game Mode. While most gamers will be aware of the best picture mode to use, weve seen countless gamers pick picture modes like
Cinema or Movie which often introduce a far higher level of input lag.

Another feature we'd like to see added to PS5 is native 1440p support . Currently, when connected to a 1440p display the PS5 can only output at
1080p. Again, this is at odds with the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S ,
which both support this display resolution. With 1440p being a common resolution of choice among PC gamers, hopefully, Sony will make the most of these displays soon. PS5 vs Xbox Series X : what's the difference?



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