If you’ve got a relatively new tv there’s not necessarily a reason need to upgrade. HDMI 2.0 already supports 120fps up to 1440p if your tv is 120hertz. In reality games are unlikely to run that high a framerate at a resolution higher than that anyway unless the graphics are fairly basic in which case you’re unlikely to get much of a benefit from full 4K anyway.
As a pc gamer this is true i constantly feel frustrated by how most games wont go past 60 fps not to mention that 2k gaming over 60 fps puts a strain in the video card 120 fps is not really suggested since it could over heat atleast this is the case in rtx 2060 high settings
Exactly ... Honestly there won't be a lot of games that will run in 4k 120hz on next gen games , especially how demanding a game engine can be ... Even top end pc cards have an issue handling this , so imagine what would it be like for consoles , but hey I'm excited about the games for next gen consoles, still going to be an awesome experience
Vincornelis A month ago I just bought myself a sceptre 1920x1080p 144hz 1ms monitor. It has a hdmi 2.0 port as well as 120hz port will I still be able to play on 120fps on the new Xbox because I’m fine playing on 1080p 120fps idc about 4K
Here is a list of all announced games so far for the next gen platforms: Microsoft Xbox console exclusives: - Halo Infinite (One/Series X|S/PC) - Hellblade 2 (Series X|S/PC) - Flight Simulator (One/Series X|S/PC) - Forza Motorsport (Series X|S/PC) - Avowed (Series X|S/PC) - Fable (Series X|S/PC) - Everwild (Series X|S/PC) - The Gunk (Series X|S/PC) - Gears Tactics (One/Series X|S/PC) - State of Decay 3 (Series X|S/PC) - Exomecha (Series X|S/PC) - Project Mara (Series X|S/PC) - Grounded (One/Series X|S/PC) - Scorn (Series X|S/PC) - As Dusk Falls (Series X|S/PC) - Call of the Sea (Series X|S/PC) - Second Extinction (Series X|S/PC) - ?CrossfireX (One/Series X|S/PC)? - Martha Is Dead (Series X|S/PC) - Echo Generation (One/Series X|S/PC) 4k/up to 120fps on Series X: - Halo Infinite (Multiplayer) - Gears 5 - Ori and the will of the wisps - Sea of Thieves - Second Extinction - Dirt 5 - Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War - Rainbow 6 Siege - Exomecha - Metal: Hellsinger - Orphan of the Machine Sony Playstation console exclusives: - Astro's Playroom (PS5 pre-installed) - Gran Turismo 7 (PS5) - Horizon 2: Forbidden West (PS4/PS5) - Rachet & Clank: Rift Apart (PS5) - Returnal (PS5) - Sackboy: A big adventure (PS4/PS5) - Demon's Souls Remake (PS5/PC?) - Spider-Man: Miles Morales (PS4/PS5) - Destruction AllStars (PS5) - God of War: Ragnarok (PS5) 4k/up to 120fps on PS5: - Dirt 5 - Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War - Rainbow 6 Siege 3rd party Multi Platform: - Cyberpunk 2077 - Pragmata - Far Cry 6 - Harry Potter: Hogwarts Lagacy - Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War - Devil May Cry 5: Special edition - Quantum Error - Atomic Heart - Battlefield 6 - Chivalry 2 - Yearly Generic Sportsgames 21 - Asssassin's Creed Valhalla - Observer: System Redux - Resident Evil: Village - Black Myth: Wukong - Psychonauts 2 - Immortals Fenyx Rising - Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga - Paradise Lost - Rainbow 6 Quarantine - WatchDogs Legion - Star Wars Squadron - Crash Bandicoot 4: It's about time - Diablo IV - Hitman 3 - Dirt 5 - Gothic Remake - Graven - Hood: Outlaws of Legends - Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 - Crysis Remastered - Gotham Knights - Werewolf: The Apocalypse - Earthblood - Scarlet Nexus - Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 - WRC 9 - Chorvs - Outriders - TemTem - Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League - Balan Wonderworld - Hello Neighbour 2 - Shadow Warrior 3 - Windbound - Riders Republic - Lord of the Rings: Gollum - Unknown 9: Awakening - Everspace 2 - ?Starfield? - Grand Theft Auto 6 - Elden Ring - Dragon Age 4 - ?The Elder Scrolls VI? PS5 timed exclusive: - S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 (PS5) - Warhammer 40k Darktide (PS5) - Phantasy Star Online 2: Genesis (PS5) - Tetris Effect: Connected (PS5) - Bright Memory Infinite (PS5) - The Medium (PS5) - 12 Minutes (PS4/PS5) - Exo One (PS4/PS5) - The Ascent (PS5) - Yakuza: Like A Dragon (PS5) Xbox timed exclusive: - Godfall (Series X|S/PC) - Bugsnax (Series X|S/PC) - Goodbye Volcano High (Series X|S/PC) - Jett: The Far Shore (Series X|S/PC) - Kena: Bridge of Spirits (One/Series X|S/PC) - Little Devil Inside (One/Series X|S/PC) - Project Athia (Series X|S/PC) - Solar Ash (One/Series X|S/PC) - Oddworld: Soulstorm (Series X|S/PC) - Stray (Series X|S/PC) - Deathloop (Series X|S/PC) - Final Fantasy 16 (Series X|S/PC) - Five Night at Freddy's: Security Breach (Series X|S/PC) - GhostWire: Tokyo (Series X|S/PC) This list is made with lots research and a bit of sense. If I missed any games, let me know in the comment. I'll put them in the list if it's correct.
1:50 Thank you for this. Ive been looking for this answer everywhere. My 4k TV supports 120hz, but its HDMI 2.0. I'll gladly take multi-player @ 1440p/120fps for years to come until these newer TVs go down in price.
I have a question. 2.1 Cable is to handle 4K, 120hz & HDR (or 8K, 60HZ & HDR). Why does a PS5 or Series X need a 2.1 cable when the consoles can’t produce all 3 at one? They can do 4K & 120Hz or 4K & HDR or 120Hz & HDR. So surely you only need a 2.0 Cable. What am I missing lol.
@@ant25252 True. 1080p/1440p @120 with every setting/details on max, all the way. I have 2x 4K OLEDs, a 1080p IPS, and yes, full details beat just resolution any time of the day. You have to be literally blind to not notice the difference.
2.1 is just future proofing at this point. Unless you are rich you probably aren't going to spend 1000's on a TV that even supports 2.1 2.0 will be fine for several years, hardly any devs will even utilize 2.1 for years to come. No rush to upgrade, 2.1 benefits will show up midway to late generation.
Your video is really gonna confuse people here. All those 120fps games you listed are 120fps at 1080p on ps5 and xbox series X so you dont need hdmi 2.1. In fact I doubt any AAA game will ever do 120fps 4K on the ps5 or xbox series X, even higher specced PCs have trouble doing 4K 120FPS. HDMI 2.0 will support up to 120fps up to 1440p. It seems like your trying to push those kickback links for TVs here on your article by making gamers worried they are going to be missing out. Saying "if you dont care about 120FPS I wouldn't worry about HDMI 2.1" though is real devious here and downright bending the truth.
Not to mention that if a game DOES manage to hold 120 fps at 4K, it will no doubt involve visual effects compromises (such as no ray tracing). Personally I'd rather have 60 fps 4K with better visual effects than 120 fps 4K, especially since the difference between 60 fps and 120 fps is not worth the quality tradeoff.
Well you use a phone far more than a tv these days . Many people use a tv for a 2-3 hours and a phone for 6-10 hours so spending more for a phone is warranted . Phones can do so much more than TVs
Oof. A lot of misinformation here. A lot of underselling HDMI 2.0b. Your existing HDMI cable can already carry 4k 60fps, with extra features like hdr, very, and cec. It can also do the same at 120fps at resolutions up to 1440p. The ONLY reason to update to an HDMI 2.1 cable is to display in 8k, or to display in 4k at frame rates above 60fps. Your PS5 and XSX WILL NOT BE POWERFUL ENOUGH to render games in 8k, or in 4k at high frame rates. The only reason I see to plug a next-gen console in using an. HDMI 2.1 cable is to play 8k video content if you have an 8k TV. At least until the next gen, HDMI 2.1 will only really be useful for running games at 4k 120fps from a high-end PC to your TV.
Another bit of misinformation in the video...You don't need HDMI 2.1 to support dynamic HDR. You can get HDR10+ and Dolby Vision over current HDMI 2.0 connections.
Incorrect, some devices do have HDMI 2.0b port(s), but support dynamic HDR. See Marantz SR6014 av Receiver spec: Includes 8 HDMI inputs - with 1 HDMI input on the front panel for quick connection - each one supporting HDCP 2.3, 4K Ultra HD 60Hz video, 4:4:4 Pure Color sub-sampling, Dolby Vision, HLG, High Dynamic Range (HDR10), 21:9 video, 3D and BT.2020 pass-through.
@@ronaldkoenis HDMI 2 not support dynamic HDR and it's simple fact Only HDMI 2.1 support dynamic HDR metadata HDR stand for high dynamic range image that not meaning about dynamic HDR metadata HDR static metadata support by HDMI 2.0b HDR dynamic metadata support only by HDMI 2.1
Several HDMI 2.0b devices (some TVs, sources, A/V receivers) can support some Dynamic HDR formats (Dolby Vision and HDR10+) which include dynamic metadata. While both DV and HDR10+ are proprietary Dynamic HDR formats, HDMI 2.0b format also includes support for a new generic Dynamic HDR format with metadata.
They said the cable supports it when the hardware is ready for it (essentially future proof for a decent amount of time). They never said the consoles were going to game at 8K. Maybe PS6 and Xbox (insert confusing title) in 5-7 years.
It's gonna be very rare and mostly just on games that aren't graphically intense or realistic, but a launch title (The Falconeer) will actually support 8k 30fps.
@@likeforthealgorithm It's amazing TV mate, check out the new Dirt 5 Xbox Series X gameplay on your TV. It's a 4k video on the RUclips channel "Gamespot."
Tip. Drink water or get a mic gate its alot of smacking noise in the mic and I'm not the only one hearing it im sure but when I hear people doing it it sounds like they eating the mic
I bought the LG B7A 65 inch for the Xbox One X back in 2017. It runs 4K at 60fps and supports hdr. I still clap people in COD. I’m not upgrading to a hdmi 2.1 tv until 4K at 120fps with hdr becomes standard practice for developers
I don't think any(exception of a really old one) tv upgrade right now is worth if the one being upgraded to is not an OLED. Cheapest oled is still above $1000.
Things about this video are very inaccurate, and I believe, deliberate. When the author stated the LG OLED was the only TV the individual new of that currently has a HDMI 2.1 port; while prior too, the individual in question posted video footage (3:52 - 3:58) of the sony xbr85x900H. In my opinion I believe bias was given to LGOLED as the probability of this being a infomercial/LG sponsored video. Gamespot why not just state in future videos, that your sponsored by the specific party?
The games that can play over 60fps and if they drop HDMI 2.0 could act as a buffer not allowing it to go over 60fps so you dont get frame drops from stay 80 to 65fps, which while higher, you will notice the stutter and frame loss.
Same once they bring 8k tv prices below $1500 then ill get the 8k but other wise ill wait for hdmi 2.1 4tv under $1000 in 2 or 3 years. For now my screen can do 4k 60fps max and im ok with that! The series x is definetely going to be better than my xbox one s the hardest part is getting an xbox series x 😅🤣
I cant tell the difference when playing on my old Sony 900e compared to the new 2.1 900h. The display in settings says call of duty is 120hz in performance mode yet I don't notice shit and the mode is still locked in call of duty
Ive always gamed on Monitors! They are going to be so expensive once 2.1hdmi monitors release and lets be honest, we wont have many games on the next gen consoles that will run 4k 120fps. If a game says it will run at 120fps it will probably be at 1440p or 1080p and I will happily take that playing mulitplayer games. 4k 60 isnt even the standard yet. You'll definitly be ok with a tv or monitor with 2.0 hdmi for years to come
LG NanoCell 49NANO85UNA. 49 inch $600 IPS-LED TV with 2 HDMI 2.1 ports supporting 4k 120hz. Best bang for the buck tv on the market right now, actually affordable for most people. Spent several days searching for a good budget option and found this. You're going to want HDMI 2.1. It also has all the bells and whistles you'd want including Dolby Vision.
Yeah I just got the vizio 4k tv (p65 e-1) a couple years ago ,cost me around 1500 has the the 2.0 hdmi. There is no way I am going out buying another TV just for the 2.1 lol😆
If you have enough money you should buy a pretty cheap monitor 100-150 that runs 144hz, and yes you should wait for 2.1 monitors, well that’s if you’re a competitive player if you just play for fun stick to a tv
I think it is downright irresponsible to be telling people to buy a new tv with hdmi 2.1 with the promise of 4k 120fps. There will be few games that can utilize this with the power limitations of the next gen consoles.
well no ones forcing people to buy it but i get what you mean. Theres alot of morons out there that will spend over $1-5k just to game on ps5/xsx on launch day. .. hdmi 2.1 wont see much use probably until 2 years from now since the consoles are barely starting off..that being said, just buy a 4k or 1440p monitor with 1-5ms refresh rate and freesync. Most are less than $500. Saves tons of cash.
@@kaleo826 my comment was more that game spots “tech” advice is downright inaccurate. Between this moist mouth hipster and the other “gamespot tech expert” theyve spouted more inaccurate information than accurate and it needs to be called out.
You forgot to mention that COD and DMC5 support 120 fps but surely not in 4k but 1080, so hdmi 2.1 is basically not worth it for this generation of console
I've read that if you have a receiver like the Yamaha RX-V6A that has HDMI 2.1 ports, you can attach multiple devices like a PS5, Xbox Series X, & a high-end PC, and you would still be able to take advantage of the HDMI 2.1 spec features as it passes through your receiver and into your tv. Also, I've read that Sony's X900H will update HDMI ports 3 & 4 to the 2.1 spec with a firmware update.
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No need to right now. I upgraded from a 1080p to a 4K LG with 120hz (2.0 hdmi) and it's perfectly fine and games look amazing. I wouldn't understand why you'd take out over 1k from your bank to purchase an 8K TV with the 2.1 port as no games run 8K or go higher then 60fps on consoles yet.
Rtx 3080 (a 700€ graphics card) just reached this year 4k 60fps on pc and people believe a 500€ console will reach 4k 120fps??? 😂😂😂 Save your money and buy a hdmi2.1 tv when ps6 launches
Well yeah ps4 pro already supports 4K and when a company is making millions of consoles I think there getting the parts for extremely cheap so they can fit it into a $500 console and your buying ps plus so they get more money and console games are better optimized then pc games so they make them work the best possible for the system so I don’t expect 4K120 but I expect 4K60
@@NoCapNick698 ps4 pro has checkerboard 4k, not native 4k. Ps5 will use the 4k dlss version of amd, it will not support native, mark my words and expect the digital foundry analysis confirming this
Why would they sell the ps5 without the cord lmao all the systems I've ever had and I've had almost all of them except for xbox always had the cords sold with them lmao
I still have a 1080p hdtv ( no idea what kind if hdmi ny tv has, but it's only a few years old) and have no plans to get a 4tv any time soon... and if I'm getting a expensive ps5 at some point, I won't be able to buy a new tv as well at same time
I have a gaming monitor that supports 4k UHD at 60 hz, and I also have a Xbox series S but I have a 1080p TV. My question is if I buy a 4k tv that supports HDMI-2.1 then will I be able to play 4k 120 hz on my monitor?
If the HDMI 2.1 comes with the PS5 it’s most likely the good and improved one since they wouldn’t just give you a bad one, they want us to have the best resolution and framerate possible
@@gamelegend1135 Don’t worry if you put a HDMI 2.1 into a HDMI 2.0 port yes it will work, it would pretty much feel like you are using 2.0 since you wouldn’t be able to use the advantages 2.1 has to offer
I have an interesting question. I just upgraded my older Samsung tv to an Asus monitor with pretty good specs. Its 43 inches and has a 4k 144hz display with DSC, 10bit color, G-sync and adaptive sync (Free-sync), VRR, HDR1000 with 90% DCI-P3 color gamut. It has 2 HDMI 2.0 ports. However, it does also have 2 high bandwidth display ports 1.4. My question is since next gen consoles dont have display ports, would I be able to benefit from those features if I ran a high bandwidth HDMI to DP cable from Series X into the display port of my monitor? 4k at 144hz with DSC is only possible through display port on this monitor.
@@bxdcardz1166 Yes, lol! It wouldn't work. For that amount of bandwidth, both ends have to be display port. Thankfully, Asus released an upgraded version of the same monitor with HDMI 2.1 which supports a maximum of 4k at 120. I ended up just swapping monitors.
@@bxdcardz1166 HDMI 2.0 port is limited to 18Gbps which caps 4k at 60hz/fps or 1440p at 120. You can still achieve 1440p 120hz/fps through Hdmi 2.0 on supported displays. Just have to adjust your console settings. HDMI 2.1 port has a limit of 48Gbps which supports 4k at 120 and up to 8k/60. An ultra high speed Hdmi cable is also required.
Oh, God. My $3,600 in 2019 qled q9fn 65 inch doesn't have HDMI 2.1 but instead 2.0. Biggest question i have is how my current TV perform using the new consoles on it?
Ok my question is if the Xbox series x come with the 2.1 cable in the box do you have to have that kind of TV just to play or will you be able to play anyway? I really don't understand alot of this stuff I just know how to plug things up and play lol
4k 60fps is better for adventure, action games, RPGs , fighting games, but for online first person shooters and racing games I would take 1080 120fps anyday.
If you’ve got a relatively new tv there’s not necessarily a reason need to upgrade. HDMI 2.0 already supports 120fps up to 1440p if your tv is 120hertz. In reality games are unlikely to run that high a framerate at a resolution higher than that anyway unless the graphics are fairly basic in which case you’re unlikely to get much of a benefit from full 4K anyway.
Yea, 2.0 supports 4k 60. That's all most people need.
As a pc gamer this is true i constantly feel frustrated by how most games wont go past 60 fps not to mention that 2k gaming over 60 fps puts a strain in the video card 120 fps is not really suggested since it could over heat atleast this is the case in rtx 2060 high settings
Exactly ... Honestly there won't be a lot of games that will run in 4k 120hz on next gen games , especially how demanding a game engine can be ... Even top end pc cards have an issue handling this , so imagine what would it be like for consoles , but hey I'm excited about the games for next gen consoles, still going to be an awesome experience
@@Damien_Bathory what am I even reading.
Vincornelis A month ago I just bought myself a sceptre 1920x1080p 144hz 1ms monitor. It has a hdmi 2.0 port as well as 120hz port will I still be able to play on 120fps on the new Xbox because I’m fine playing on 1080p 120fps idc about 4K
It means you gonna need to spend 2.1 times what you expected to for a TV.
Yes, exactly
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Oof 😟
People are forgetting monitors exist
@@DeathKiller7676 monitors are ass for picture quality
Here is a list of all announced games so far for the next gen platforms:
Microsoft
Xbox console exclusives:
- Halo Infinite (One/Series X|S/PC)
- Hellblade 2 (Series X|S/PC)
- Flight Simulator (One/Series X|S/PC)
- Forza Motorsport (Series X|S/PC)
- Avowed (Series X|S/PC)
- Fable (Series X|S/PC)
- Everwild (Series X|S/PC)
- The Gunk (Series X|S/PC)
- Gears Tactics (One/Series X|S/PC)
- State of Decay 3 (Series X|S/PC)
- Exomecha (Series X|S/PC)
- Project Mara (Series X|S/PC)
- Grounded (One/Series X|S/PC)
- Scorn (Series X|S/PC)
- As Dusk Falls (Series X|S/PC)
- Call of the Sea (Series X|S/PC)
- Second Extinction (Series X|S/PC)
- ?CrossfireX (One/Series X|S/PC)?
- Martha Is Dead (Series X|S/PC)
- Echo Generation (One/Series X|S/PC)
4k/up to 120fps on Series X:
- Halo Infinite (Multiplayer)
- Gears 5
- Ori and the will of the wisps
- Sea of Thieves
- Second Extinction
- Dirt 5
- Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War
- Rainbow 6 Siege
- Exomecha
- Metal: Hellsinger
- Orphan of the Machine
Sony
Playstation console exclusives:
- Astro's Playroom (PS5 pre-installed)
- Gran Turismo 7 (PS5)
- Horizon 2: Forbidden West (PS4/PS5)
- Rachet & Clank: Rift Apart (PS5)
- Returnal (PS5)
- Sackboy: A big adventure (PS4/PS5)
- Demon's Souls Remake (PS5/PC?)
- Spider-Man: Miles Morales (PS4/PS5)
- Destruction AllStars (PS5)
- God of War: Ragnarok (PS5)
4k/up to 120fps on PS5:
- Dirt 5
- Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War
- Rainbow 6 Siege
3rd party
Multi Platform:
- Cyberpunk 2077
- Pragmata
- Far Cry 6
- Harry Potter: Hogwarts Lagacy
- Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War
- Devil May Cry 5: Special edition
- Quantum Error
- Atomic Heart
- Battlefield 6
- Chivalry 2
- Yearly Generic Sportsgames 21
- Asssassin's Creed Valhalla
- Observer: System Redux
- Resident Evil: Village
- Black Myth: Wukong
- Psychonauts 2
- Immortals Fenyx Rising
- Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga
- Paradise Lost
- Rainbow 6 Quarantine
- WatchDogs Legion
- Star Wars Squadron
- Crash Bandicoot 4: It's about time
- Diablo IV
- Hitman 3
- Dirt 5
- Gothic Remake
- Graven
- Hood: Outlaws of Legends
- Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2
- Crysis Remastered
- Gotham Knights
- Werewolf: The Apocalypse - Earthblood
- Scarlet Nexus
- Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2
- WRC 9
- Chorvs
- Outriders
- TemTem
- Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League
- Balan Wonderworld
- Hello Neighbour 2
- Shadow Warrior 3
- Windbound
- Riders Republic
- Lord of the Rings: Gollum
- Unknown 9: Awakening
- Everspace 2
- ?Starfield?
- Grand Theft Auto 6
- Elden Ring
- Dragon Age 4
- ?The Elder Scrolls VI?
PS5 timed exclusive:
- S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 (PS5)
- Warhammer 40k Darktide (PS5)
- Phantasy Star Online 2: Genesis (PS5)
- Tetris Effect: Connected (PS5)
- Bright Memory Infinite (PS5)
- The Medium (PS5)
- 12 Minutes (PS4/PS5)
- Exo One (PS4/PS5)
- The Ascent (PS5)
- Yakuza: Like A Dragon (PS5)
Xbox timed exclusive:
- Godfall (Series X|S/PC)
- Bugsnax (Series X|S/PC)
- Goodbye Volcano High (Series X|S/PC)
- Jett: The Far Shore (Series X|S/PC)
- Kena: Bridge of Spirits (One/Series X|S/PC)
- Little Devil Inside (One/Series X|S/PC)
- Project Athia (Series X|S/PC)
- Solar Ash (One/Series X|S/PC)
- Oddworld: Soulstorm (Series X|S/PC)
- Stray (Series X|S/PC)
- Deathloop (Series X|S/PC)
- Final Fantasy 16 (Series X|S/PC)
- Five Night at Freddy's: Security Breach (Series X|S/PC)
- GhostWire: Tokyo (Series X|S/PC)
This list is made with lots research and a bit of sense. If I missed any games, let me know in the comment. I'll put them in the list if it's correct.
Hell yeah dude thanks
You forgot back 4 blood
fantastic list, thank you
I think you've mixed up the timed exclusives list tho
Solid list thanks friend.
Kaleb Herrington 👏🏽 Thankyou Kaleb.
1:50 Thank you for this. Ive been looking for this answer everywhere. My 4k TV supports 120hz, but its HDMI 2.0.
I'll gladly take multi-player @ 1440p/120fps for years to come until these newer TVs go down in price.
Facts
With your tv I am sure you can still play in 4k with just 60fps which is still good.
I have a question. 2.1 Cable is to handle 4K, 120hz & HDR (or 8K, 60HZ & HDR). Why does a PS5 or Series X need a 2.1 cable when the consoles can’t produce all 3 at one? They can do 4K & 120Hz or 4K & HDR or 120Hz & HDR. So surely you only need a 2.0 Cable. What am I missing lol.
Okay so 2.0 is perfectly fine, I don’t really care about 120fps, maybe in 3-4 years I’ll upgrade my tv
I was thinking the same.
Good luck playing cod or rainbow six in next gen
If you play online multiplayer? Then you should care.. if not? Then you’re good👍
120fps at 1080p looks better than 4k @ 60 fps
@@ant25252 True.
1080p/1440p @120 with every setting/details on max, all the way.
I have 2x 4K OLEDs, a 1080p IPS, and yes, full details beat just resolution any time of the day.
You have to be literally blind to not notice the difference.
I'm still playing on a plasma TV from 2012, I barely have 1 regular HDMI port
Lol damn
Mine is from 2006, still looking good 😂
whoa
Old head😊
2.1 is just future proofing at this point. Unless you are rich you probably aren't going to spend 1000's on a TV that even supports 2.1
2.0 will be fine for several years, hardly any devs will even utilize 2.1 for years to come.
No rush to upgrade, 2.1 benefits will show up midway to late generation.
you won't be able to run4k at 60 fps anyhow...
Amen
I have a 1440p 165hz monitor with HDR, will I need hdmi 2.1 to reach 120fps on ps5?
@@thanos2399 no u wont,2.1 is only for 4k@120
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But I also got a 4K tv at 60hz, would I be able to play 4K 120fps ps5 on it? With hdmi 2.0 or do I need 2.1?
4:10 Also last year’s model the 2019 LGC9 has 4 HDMI 2.1 ports. Save yourself some money and see if you can pick that up.
I got the b9 all ports 2.1 not sure there still about though
Your video is really gonna confuse people here. All those 120fps games you listed are 120fps at 1080p on ps5 and xbox series X so you dont need hdmi 2.1. In fact I doubt any AAA game will ever do 120fps 4K on the ps5 or xbox series X, even higher specced PCs have trouble doing 4K 120FPS. HDMI 2.0 will support up to 120fps up to 1440p. It seems like your trying to push those kickback links for TVs here on your article by making gamers worried they are going to be missing out. Saying "if you dont care about 120FPS I wouldn't worry about HDMI 2.1" though is real devious here and downright bending the truth.
Exactly
Not to mention that if a game DOES manage to hold 120 fps at 4K, it will no doubt involve visual effects compromises (such as no ray tracing). Personally I'd rather have 60 fps 4K with better visual effects than 120 fps 4K, especially since the difference between 60 fps and 120 fps is not worth the quality tradeoff.
And the video says current HDMI cables dont support HDR... FALSE
What about 120 fps at 1440p??
There are games that already will run 4k 120fps like ori on series x.
Long story short,you're good with hdmi 2.0
Only if you have a ps5
@@edoga8895 no for Xbox too
Thank god. I thought I had to buy another tv for 4K 60fps
@@gouki290 most game won't run 4k at 60fps anyhow... very missleading ign....
@@campkira lol what? They most certainly will
People: $1000 for a TV I sit Infront of everyday is too much
Also People: iPhone for $1000, Shut up and take my money
Well you use a phone far more than a tv these days . Many people use a tv for a 2-3 hours and a phone for 6-10 hours so spending more for a phone is warranted . Phones can do so much more than TVs
Payment plans is the difference
Jesus is God 🦁 and only way to heaven and escape eternal hellfire
Jimmy Bergman It’s so coincidental that I was just watching a video about Pope Francis and I get a notification for your comment .
@@ult935 the Pope is of the devil
Oof. A lot of misinformation here. A lot of underselling HDMI 2.0b. Your existing HDMI cable can already carry 4k 60fps, with extra features like hdr, very, and cec. It can also do the same at 120fps at resolutions up to 1440p. The ONLY reason to update to an HDMI 2.1 cable is to display in 8k, or to display in 4k at frame rates above 60fps. Your PS5 and XSX WILL NOT BE POWERFUL ENOUGH to render games in 8k, or in 4k at high frame rates. The only reason I see to plug a next-gen console in using an. HDMI 2.1 cable is to play 8k video content if you have an 8k TV. At least until the next gen, HDMI 2.1 will only really be useful for running games at 4k 120fps from a high-end PC to your TV.
I can't get over the lip smacking sounds, next time sit a bit farther from the mic.
Came here for this. No excuse for a professional.
Ong what is that
You OCD or sum? Haha
@@samuelcarmona87 not funny didnt laugh.
@@emilioguerrero2736 Well that's too bad
Another bit of misinformation in the video...You don't need HDMI 2.1 to support dynamic HDR. You can get HDR10+ and Dolby Vision over current HDMI 2.0 connections.
Only HDMI 2.1 support dynamic HDR
HDMI 2.0b support static HDR only
Incorrect, some devices do have HDMI 2.0b port(s), but support dynamic HDR. See Marantz SR6014 av Receiver spec: Includes 8 HDMI inputs - with 1 HDMI input on the front panel for quick connection - each one supporting HDCP 2.3, 4K Ultra HD 60Hz video, 4:4:4 Pure Color sub-sampling, Dolby Vision, HLG, High Dynamic Range (HDR10), 21:9 video, 3D and BT.2020 pass-through.
@@ronaldkoenis HDMI 2 not support dynamic HDR and it's simple fact
Only HDMI 2.1 support dynamic HDR metadata
HDR stand for high dynamic range image that not meaning about dynamic HDR metadata
HDR static metadata support by HDMI 2.0b
HDR dynamic metadata support only by HDMI 2.1
Several HDMI 2.0b devices (some TVs, sources, A/V receivers) can support some Dynamic HDR formats (Dolby Vision and HDR10+) which include dynamic metadata. While both DV and HDR10+ are proprietary Dynamic HDR formats, HDMI 2.0b format also includes support for a new generic Dynamic HDR format with metadata.
Honestly im ngl
I dont know what hdmi my tv is.
It isn't exactly advertised and in my face.
I can get hdr, 4k, 60hz so i guess thats ok
@@johnq8043 Am I ok? My tv supports 2.0 but not 2.1
@@wwefanforever7362 yeah u are fine
I’m calling it now - you ain’t never gonna see PS5 or Series X playing an 8K game. You gotta be nuts. Lol 😂
Not even 4k 120fps.
They said the cable supports it when the hardware is ready for it (essentially future proof for a decent amount of time). They never said the consoles were going to game at 8K. Maybe PS6 and Xbox (insert confusing title) in 5-7 years.
It's gonna be very rare and mostly just on games that aren't graphically intense or realistic, but a launch title (The Falconeer) will actually support 8k 30fps.
I know right 4K 60fps isn’t even the standard yet lol keep dreaming kiddos
8K is definitely overkill
LG OLEDs from 2019 also support HDMI 2.1 (on all 4 HDMI ports)
Im confused. Was it not confirmed that the B9, BX, and C9 have hdmi 2.1 on all ports and do 4K 120hz with HDR?
That is correct.
Yeah this is a poorly researched video
C9 deff does
All 2019 & 2020 models are 2.1. The 2020 BX is the only model series that offers only two HDMI 2.1 ports vs 4
Yes B9 support it BX supports it C9 supports it
I'm using the LG C9 that also has 4 HDM1 2.1 ports.
I LOVE my C9!! Stoked for my series x!
@@likeforthealgorithm It's amazing TV mate, check out the new Dirt 5 Xbox Series X gameplay on your TV. It's a 4k video on the RUclips channel "Gamespot."
I got the c9 best tv I ever owned , not long to go for the series x
Does it work well? They said LG is having trouble handling the games. I have a C9 as well but no system yet. Just curious. Thanks
My old 1080p TV still works fine, I'll be happy with a constant 60 FPS until I've saved up enough for both PS5 and 4K TV with full 2.1 support.
Literally what I'm doing now lol with my series s and old lcd TV
Tip. Drink water or get a mic gate its alot of smacking noise in the mic and I'm not the only one hearing it im sure but when I hear people doing it it sounds like they eating the mic
Imagine spending expensive 4K120hz tv but playing games at 4k30fps with ray tracing enabled.
Saying hdmi 2.1 gives you better color is usually false. Most high end TV's are 10bit which hdmi 2.0 can handle just fine.
I bought the LG B7A 65 inch for the Xbox One X back in 2017. It runs 4K at 60fps and supports hdr. I still clap people in COD. I’m not upgrading to a hdmi 2.1 tv until 4K at 120fps with hdr becomes standard practice for developers
You should correct this, LG C9, or 9 series all have 2.1 ports. I own the C9 and it has gsync as well.
Doesn’t have free sync
@@JoTwinSticks Doesn't need it, has VRR, G-sync and brighter HDR. 😝
@@JoTwinSticks I didn't say it had freesync, it has gsync and VRR, so there wouldn't be a reason to even have it.
I don't think any(exception of a really old one) tv upgrade right now is worth if the one being upgraded to is not an OLED. Cheapest oled is still above $1000.
The most important features are VRR And ALL, which can benefit all games regardless of resolution.
But the ps5 can’t do it still..the series x can but sony needs to give us that update to benefit..
Things about this video are very inaccurate, and I believe, deliberate. When the author stated the LG OLED was the only TV the individual new of that currently has a HDMI 2.1 port; while prior too, the individual in question posted video footage (3:52 - 3:58) of the sony xbr85x900H. In my opinion I believe bias was given to LGOLED as the probability of this being a infomercial/LG sponsored video. Gamespot why not just state in future videos, that your sponsored by the specific party?
HDMI 2.1 is not needed guys. Yeah it’s good to have but not important.
Ok, good
So my tv supports 60hrz. Is that 60fps?
@@gouki290 yeah
@@gouki290 yeah
It's is important. But it's not a must have, specially if you only game on a casual level
You failed to mention that it is used to get better sound via the hdmi/eARC port. Once connected to a soundbar it provides Dolby Atmos.
I am good with my ps4 pro for another year. New consoles barely have any games anyway and 4k content in general is scarce still. I am good ✌️
The games that can play over 60fps and if they drop HDMI 2.0 could act as a buffer not allowing it to go over 60fps so you dont get frame drops from stay 80 to 65fps, which while higher, you will notice the stutter and frame loss.
I’m okay with my 4K 60 right now. I’ll by a new tv in two more Novembers after next gen launch.
Same once they bring 8k tv prices below $1500 then ill get the 8k but other wise ill wait for hdmi 2.1 4tv under $1000 in 2 or 3 years. For now my screen can do 4k 60fps max and im ok with that! The series x is definetely going to be better than my xbox one s the hardest part is getting an xbox series x 😅🤣
I cant tell the difference when playing on my old Sony 900e compared to the new 2.1 900h. The display in settings says call of duty is 120hz in performance mode yet I don't notice shit and the mode is still locked in call of duty
Best Video for compatibility. For sure my Like.
Ive always gamed on Monitors! They are going to be so expensive once 2.1hdmi monitors release and lets be honest, we wont have many games on the next gen consoles that will run 4k 120fps. If a game says it will run at 120fps it will probably be at 1440p or 1080p and I will happily take that playing mulitplayer games. 4k 60 isnt even the standard yet. You'll definitly be ok with a tv or monitor with 2.0 hdmi for years to come
LG NanoCell 49NANO85UNA. 49 inch $600 IPS-LED TV with 2 HDMI 2.1 ports supporting 4k 120hz. Best bang for the buck tv on the market right now, actually affordable for most people. Spent several days searching for a good budget option and found this. You're going to want HDMI 2.1. It also has all the bells and whistles you'd want including Dolby Vision.
Hey, I’m using a HDMI 1.4 cable on my ps5, what is the real downside of it ?
You can get a Zeskit 2.1 Cable on Amazon for $20
Samsung Q90T and Q95T both support HDMI 2.1 120hz. but great info. thanks
Yeah I just got the vizio 4k tv (p65 e-1) a couple years ago ,cost me around 1500 has the the 2.0 hdmi. There is no way I am going out buying another TV just for the 2.1 lol😆
I’m seeing that the Nanocell 85 comes with HDMI 2.1 and it cost just $600.
Help !
I really need to replace my 1080p tv for next gen. Could you advice me any monitor for PS5 ? Or should I wait HDMI 2.1 monitors ?
If you have enough money you should buy a pretty cheap monitor 100-150 that runs 144hz, and yes you should wait for 2.1 monitors, well that’s if you’re a competitive player if you just play for fun stick to a tv
This video was very helpful 👏🏽👍🏽 thank you!
That spit swishing though
It’s driving me nuts, I can’t listen to the video without hearing it
@@anthonycastellanos7749 😂
It frustrated me, thought I was the only one that noticed
😂😂😂😂😂😂
I think it is downright irresponsible to be telling people to buy a new tv with hdmi 2.1 with the promise of 4k 120fps. There will be few games that can utilize this with the power limitations of the next gen consoles.
well no ones forcing people to buy it but i get what you mean. Theres alot of morons out there that will spend over $1-5k just to game on ps5/xsx on launch day. .. hdmi 2.1 wont see much use probably until 2 years from now since the consoles are barely starting off..that being said, just buy a 4k or 1440p monitor with 1-5ms refresh rate and freesync. Most are less than $500. Saves tons of cash.
@@kaleo826 my comment was more that game spots “tech” advice is downright inaccurate. Between this moist mouth hipster and the other “gamespot tech expert” theyve spouted more inaccurate information than accurate and it needs to be called out.
You forgot to mention that COD and DMC5 support 120 fps but surely not in 4k but 1080, so hdmi 2.1 is basically not worth it for this generation of console
How about monitors that support hdmi 2.1?
Not out yet
Phantom Danny hope they announce them soon.
That outtro was metroid prime sounding.
I've read that if you have a receiver like the Yamaha RX-V6A that has HDMI 2.1 ports, you can attach multiple devices like a PS5, Xbox Series X, & a high-end PC, and you would still be able to take advantage of the HDMI 2.1 spec features as it passes through your receiver and into your tv. Also, I've read that Sony's X900H will update HDMI ports 3 & 4 to the 2.1 spec with a firmware update.
The hair bangs coming out of his beanie lol. 2020 dudes smh
HAHA I have been wearing this same style for like 20 years now during the colder Months. I do not care if people think I look silly or not I just find it to feel extremely comfortable, so that is why I wear my beanies the same way.
@@Shadowx011 I had the same short hair for 20+ years till I grew my hair out
No need to right now. I upgraded from a 1080p to a 4K LG with 120hz (2.0 hdmi) and it's perfectly fine and games look amazing. I wouldn't understand why you'd take out over 1k from your bank to purchase an 8K TV with the 2.1 port as no games run 8K or go higher then 60fps on consoles yet.
Me with a 70 inch Samsung TV with 120 refresh rate:
Thanks a lot for the guide :)
“Not a ridiculous price” *1500 dollars*
Very informative
These consoles cant do native 4k 120fps. HDMI 2.1 is meaningless.
Gears of War Multiplayer, Halo Multiplayer offering 4k@120Hz on the Xbox Series X and the new Call of Duty is offering it on both consoles.
Well they can but ok.
Only the Xbox can
You console plebs make me laugh so hard... keep thinking your consoles can outperform a PC with a 3080. Hahaha you guys are too funny.
@@olimphus26 Dude I have a great pc. I just have friends on console that I enjoy playing games with.
Thank you very much Sr..
I learned something new today...
No offense to the guy but his voice is so moist it drives me nuts.
Lmao
Make a vid on what 4k tv to get
He did mention that in this video. It's in the description.
@@broza82 cba to read
Rtx 3080 (a 700€ graphics card) just reached this year 4k 60fps on pc and people believe a 500€ console will reach 4k 120fps??? 😂😂😂 Save your money and buy a hdmi2.1 tv when ps6 launches
Well yeah ps4 pro already supports 4K and when a company is making millions of consoles I think there getting the parts for extremely cheap so they can fit it into a $500 console and your buying ps plus so they get more money and console games are better optimized then pc games so they make them work the best possible for the system so I don’t expect 4K120 but I expect 4K60
@@NoCapNick698 ps4 pro has checkerboard 4k, not native 4k. Ps5 will use the 4k dlss version of amd, it will not support native, mark my words and expect the digital foundry analysis confirming this
If you're just playing on a 1440p 144 hz gaming monitor on the xbox series X.. do you really need to upgrade to a monitor that supports 2.1 or no?
Guess this means I gotta buy a new TV if I'm gonna be buying the PS5 now.. lmao 😂
No wait a year or two
Wait until the prices come down hdmi 2.0 will serve you well for the first year or 2 of next gen.
No, I mean it will be a while until there will be a 1080p 120 fps mode
ThiagoLfcFan HDMI 2.0 already support 120hertz/fps at 1080p and 1440p. Just not at 4K.
Wait until the prices go down. Most games for ps5 won’t utilize 4K 120 FPS within the first year or so.
I’m just gonna wait for 8K to come down
Thank you for this video. I just bought the LG OLED 65C1
It’s like gamespot picked the most hipster looking guy possible for this video
Helpful tips...thx!
Ime sorry ime not listening to someone explaining what's important when they still wear a hat indoors
RIGORR MORTIS And not even a stylish hat.
The Q80T Samsung TV has one HDMI 2.1 port for 120hz. And it also has VRR for gaming. It’s a very good TV for the new consoles coming out.
Why would they sell the ps5 without the cord lmao all the systems I've ever had and I've had almost all of them except for xbox always had the cords sold with them lmao
Wdym by cord
@@flanagan0507 the new hdmi cus the guy said if for some reason it's not sold with the cord
So you don't have to buy another tv to play on the ps5? Or the 2.1 hdmi cable?
Drink some water next time. I can’t hear your cottonmouth. Couldn’t watch
Look for the HDMI 8K cable. It's labeled.
but do i get at least 60 fps 4k with hdmi2.0??
Yes so don't be hasteled by anyone to upgrade especially at the shops, they just want to make a sale.
Can old 1080p use the new cable? Or new smart tv is compulsory?
I got this guy spitting in my ear 😭
excellent advice for all scenarios
What game was that at 5:11 to 5:20
Looks coo
I still have a 1080p hdtv ( no idea what kind if hdmi ny tv has, but it's only a few years old) and have no plans to get a 4tv any time soon... and if I'm getting a expensive ps5 at some point, I won't be able to buy a new tv as well at same time
Great video!! ?, does the new Xbox and ps5 come with a 2.1 cable.
It’s should not confirmed yet but it probably will.
So if I get a 144hz monitor can I run 120 FPS with a 2.0? Or do I need a 2.1 to run 120 FPS
I’m not really familiar in this area but do you know if your hdmi ports are 2.1?
What are we looking for on the TV
I have a gaming monitor that supports 4k UHD at 60 hz, and I also have a Xbox series S but I have a 1080p TV. My question is if I buy a 4k tv that supports HDMI-2.1 then will I be able to play 4k 120 hz on my monitor?
Do both consoles come with HDMI 2.1 cables? If not, where can i buy them brother?
Just so you guys know the LG C9 from last year also has hdmi 2.1 in all its ports. You might be able to find that one cheaper.
So do I have to buy a HDMI 2.1 cable, or is the one who's coming with the Playstation 5 good enough ?
If the HDMI 2.1 comes with the PS5 it’s most likely the good and improved one since they wouldn’t just give you a bad one, they want us to have the best resolution and framerate possible
@@mystfw what would happen if you put the hdmi 2.1 cord into a tv that dosent support it will it give you the specs of a 2.0 or what?
@@gamelegend1135 Don’t worry if you put a HDMI 2.1 into a HDMI 2.0 port yes it will work, it would pretty much feel like you are using 2.0 since you wouldn’t be able to use the advantages 2.1 has to offer
Will there be any Fidelity upgrade whatsoever connecting the 2.1 PS5 to 144 Hz full 1080p gaming monitor?
Man. Fantastic video.
Is there a way to tell which HDMI I have just by looking at it ?
I have an interesting question. I just upgraded my older Samsung tv to an Asus monitor with pretty good specs. Its 43 inches and has a 4k 144hz display with DSC, 10bit color, G-sync and adaptive sync (Free-sync), VRR, HDR1000 with 90% DCI-P3 color gamut. It has 2 HDMI 2.0 ports. However, it does also have 2 high bandwidth display ports 1.4. My question is since next gen consoles dont have display ports, would I be able to benefit from those features if I ran a high bandwidth HDMI to DP cable from Series X into the display port of my monitor? 4k at 144hz with DSC is only possible through display port on this monitor.
Have you got an answer yet?
@@bxdcardz1166 Yes, lol! It wouldn't work. For that amount of bandwidth, both ends have to be display port. Thankfully, Asus released an upgraded version of the same monitor with HDMI 2.1 which supports a maximum of 4k at 120. I ended up just swapping monitors.
@@NewYorkMetalShows wait so hdmi 2.1 is the only cable you can get 120 hz for hdmi
@@bxdcardz1166 HDMI 2.0 port is limited to 18Gbps which caps 4k at 60hz/fps or 1440p at 120. You can still achieve 1440p 120hz/fps through Hdmi 2.0 on supported displays. Just have to adjust your console settings. HDMI 2.1 port has a limit of 48Gbps which supports 4k at 120 and up to 8k/60. An ultra high speed Hdmi cable is also required.
@@NewYorkMetalShows let me guess you had a vg248qe right?
but what about gaming monitors? 2.1 will work there?
B9 and C9 also also have 2.1 in all ports
Do you recommend still buying a 2.1 HDMI cable even if my TV only runs 60Hz? I am currently running an Xbox One X with a 2.0 cable.
Oh, God. My $3,600 in 2019 qled q9fn 65 inch doesn't have HDMI 2.1 but instead 2.0. Biggest question i have is how my current TV perform using the new consoles on it?
Does the series x come with the 2.1 in the box or the 2.0??
Do I need a 4K laptop if I want to connect HDMI 2.1 to a 4K tv in order to view 4K content?
Does the ps5 come with the hdmi 2.1 cable or do I need to buy it separately? Seen some on amazon for $20
they not list what come in the box yet...
It comes with a hdmi 2.1 cable yes.
@@latinochico source?
Ok my question is if the Xbox series x come with the 2.1 cable in the box do you have to have that kind of TV just to play or will you be able to play anyway? I really don't understand alot of this stuff I just know how to plug things up and play lol
Do I need to get a TV that has HDMI 2.1 to work with the cord with PS5 or will the PS5's HDMI 2.1 cord work on my HDMI? (will the result vary?)
Does the hdmi 2.1 cable go on any tv? Because i have a philips 6000 google cast smart tv 4k ultra hd 120 perfect motion rate
Won’t the ps5 come with the 2.1 cable ?
4k 60fps or 1080p 120fps? Which would u rather have & why
4k 60fps is better for adventure, action games, RPGs , fighting games, but for online first person shooters and racing games I would take 1080 120fps anyday.
Most people are fine with 2.0 but just having upgraded to a 2.1 cable. The picture quality and frame rate difference is insane.
Wait if how do you know your tv supports 2.1? Do you need to buy a new tf if it don’t ?