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Game consoles such as the Xbox One S are now capable of outputting both HDR and 4K quality gaming. The Xbox One X is just around the corner with exciting native HDR and 4K gaming. TVs also require higher quality to ensure that these powerful consoles can be used to their utmost capability.
When shopping for a new TV, there are a few points to keep in mind to make sure that you can harness the power within your gaming console.
Screen Size
Screen size can be very important to help you decide which TV you want to buy. Choosing a screen size that both fits within your budget and your living room will help you to enjoy your favourite games. A sweet spot for modern TVs is a screen between 55’’ and 65’’. How closely you sit to your TV will affect the screen size, and a great way to measure how close you’re sitting is if you can see individual pixels on the screen – which means you’re too close! Sit at a distance three times more than the screen height for HD and 1.5 times the screen height for 4K Ultra HD, which means you can sit closer to the latter.
Resolution
Games are increasingly being made with 4K quality and gaming consoles are being upscaled to be able to sustain this quality. Both the Xbox One S and the PS4 Pro output games in 4K quality through upscaling and in-game enhancements. Consoles like the Xbox One X are designed with a powerful native game engine-integrated support for 4K games. Non-4K games can be upscaled with a 4K TV, but having both a 4K game and a 4K TV will provide you with truly transformative resolution.
While 1080p HD is the standard for modern TVs, investing in a 4K TV will ensure that you’re keeping up with the rising trend of 4K content.
HDR
High dynamic range allows for the delivery of a higher number of colours, increased brightness, and more contrast levels. Although there isn’t a standard for HDR support just yet, having an HDR television with Dolby Vision support could help you to buy a future-proof television. Standard dynamic range doesn’t provide the wider light range you can find in HDR, neither does it give a better contrast for deeper blacks.
With an Xbox One S, you can find HDR support through streaming apps, similarly with the Xbox One X. Both the PS4 and the PS4 Pro support HDR, which can truly provide a great quality image. HDR can demand a lot from your TV, so make sure to think ahead to 4K support.
Refresh Rate
As a serious gamer, you will care about how long your TV will take to render image data. The refresh rate is represented in Hertz (Hz) and it provides a value of how many times per second pictures are refreshed on TV screens. 60Hz is the standard refresh rate; however, in games with rapidly moving scenes or objects, 60Hz can provide jittery or blurry imagery. For solid pictures and better viewing quality, refresh rate has typically been doubled to 120Hz.
You should invest in a TV with more than 120Hz to ensure that your new screen can handle your fast-paced game imagery.
Sound
When playing a game, the sound can be just as important as the picture quality. The Xbox One S and the Xbox One X support Dolby Atmos, the most advanced Dolby system which introduces both an ‘object-based’ precision and height channel to the soundstage. You can also invest in an external sound system; however, keeping the sound quality in mind when looking for a gaming TV is important. Having a TV where the speakers face forwards will provide a clean and direct sound, and you should also keep an eye out for built-in soundbars, rated power output, and a dedicated bass speaker.
HDMI Sockets
With the Xbox One X almost out and with the promise of a native 4K resolution with 60 frames per second, it’s vital to make sure that you invest in a TV with HDMI sockets of v2.0a specification. It’s always worth checking with us here at Electronic World which TV suits your gaming needs the best – we’ll be able to advise you on the specifications!
TVs for gaming require higher specifications for the utmost picture and sound quality, guaranteeing you can enjoy any game – bright or dark – and have a phenomenal gaming experience. Get in touch with us to find out more about our range of TVs.
