Are television going to have something like Freesync for this next console gen?

[jehurey 3,299]

Both the video game companies and the television manufacturers can't possibly be stupid enough to drop the ball and leave out this feature when next-gen hits, right?

 

I remember I saw somebody mention the next Xbox have variable refresh rate. I assume any console that is using AMD GPUs can simply enable this through software.

 

Its the television manufacturers that I'm concerned about. They can't add this feature to existing 4K tvs with a firmware update, can they?

[Goukosan 2,283]

2019 TVs already have them.   Just bought two new Q series Samsung's and both have it.   

Edited December 18, 2019 by Goukosan

[Hot Sauce 2,742]

That's what they're planning to do with HDMI 2.1 sets, but a mediocre version (limited range, iirc like 45 to 60 hz) of FreeSync has been available on higher end TVs since last year.

[jehurey 3,299]

Alright, setting my sights on HDMI 2.1 tv sets.

[Goukosan 2,283]

54 minutes ago, jehurey said:

Alright, setting my sights on HDMI 2.1 tv sets.

2.1 TVs aren't really out yet.   The one or two who are out are a few grand each.... they're not mass market yet

[jehurey 3,299]

2 hours ago, Goukosan said:

2.1 TVs aren't really out yet.   The one or two who are out are a few grand each.... they're not mass market yet

i can wait up to 12 to 18 months to see it become more common.

 

if anything, i would wait to see what tech features the consoles have to make sure the television meets them.