PlayStation.Blog Taiwan today announced a new PS5 and PS4 system software update, including hosting or participating in open and closed parties on PS5 and PS4 consoles, and enhancements to PS App and PS Remote Play, but the most important thing is in the text It is mentioned that PS5 variable update rate support will be provided for HDMI 2.1 compatible TV and computer monitors.
PS5 will support variable refresh rate settings to enhance the visual performance of PS5 games
In the announcement of “PS5 and PS4 system software update will be launched globally today”, the new features of this update are first introduced, including the ability to host or participate in open and closed parties on PS5 and PS4 consoles, and will be for PS App users are gradually rolling out the ability to host or participate in open and closed parties so that they can also use the function through the app and allow access to[好友]、[派對]and messaging features have become easier, resulting in a more consistent and consistent PS5 player experience.
But what attracts more attention to many people may be that “variable update rate support will be on PS5 in the next few months”. Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) is a part of the HDMI 2.1 function. In short, VRR refers to the update rate adjustment of the display device (TV or computer screen) in conjunction with the frame rate of the output device, which can eliminate intermittent delays and screen tearing. cracking phenomenon, thereby producing a smoother image.
The game also has a dedicated VRR. This is because there are usually violent scene changes such as sudden explosions or rapid color changes in video games, which will greatly reduce the frame rate. VRR can adjust the update rate in real time with the game frame rate, so as to target these Changed content is corrected, which will reduce intermittent lag and tearing, making the image appear smoother
According to the supplementary instructions on PlayStation.Blog, on PS5, VRR will become a function option that can be turned on or off. After enabling this function, VRR will dynamically synchronize the update rate of the screen to match the graphics output of the PS5 host. Enhance the visual performance of PS5 games by drastically reducing or eliminating visual distortions such as frame sync issues and tearing.
Whether PS5 games can be fully optimized for VRR, the official said that previously launched PS5 games will be able to enable VRR support through game patches, and the support list will be released gradually; future PS5 games may include VRR support at launch .
Variable refresh rate (VRR) is part of the HDMI 2.1 feature, and while variable refresh rate support will be coming to PS5 in the next few months, players will still need equipment that supports HDMI 2.1 standard features, including HDMI 2.1 cables and devices , If you want to have a better PS5 gaming experience, you may need to improve the peripherals together.
“PS5 and PS4 system software update will roll out globally today” announcement
