Digital Foundry tests FreeSync support on Xbox One X
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I'd say watch out for CES 2019, if they don't show up there than ya by next gen lol
https://www.hdmi.org/manufacturer/hdmi_2_0/
Don't see it in the feature list.
But, for 2.1, clearly listed feature.
https://www.hdmi.org/manufacturer/hdmi_2_1/index.aspx
This is the one feature I hope more people demand for in future consoles. Xbox owners got something that makes putting up with the limited library worthwhile.
Not available to consumers. Hopefully soon, upgrading ASAP even though I just bought my Sony 4K HDR in 2016.
FreeSync has always been amazing tech. Glad to see it finally make its way to consoles. I totally wasn't expecting this.
Also, kudos to AMD for keeping this open and keeping this at a reasonable cost while not charging a $500 premium
Also, kudos to AMD for keeping this open and keeping this at a reasonable cost while not charging a $500 premium
I feel like VRR will overtake it on the console space but it's nice to have FreeSync as an option too
Sounds like it's early days but I'm very excited for adaptive-sync to take hold in the Console and TV space.
Hopefully we'll see a nice 30-120hz HDMI 2.1 TV by next-gen in 2020 (and not the limited 40-60hz monitor they're testing with here).
Hopefully we'll see a nice 30-120hz HDMI 2.1 TV by next-gen in 2020 (and not the limited 40-60hz monitor they're testing with here).
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Eh. The name is just a marketing brand. The whole point of freesync is that it is built on top of existing open specifications like the VESA VRR display port spec.
Intel could just do the same thing and it would work on freesync branded displays. MS seemingly have also come up with their own slightly different implementation which they didn't need to call Freesync (but did for obvious reasons).
The NU8000 is compatible, but not until a software update from Samsung.
I wasn't expecting the hate to be from PC gamers, I must be honest.
Buyer's loyalty is a thing (not sure what the correct term is). People spending a premium will defend their purchase choices in the PC monitor or gpu space just as it happens in the console space
The problem right now is that there are no 4K FreeSync monitors with HDMI 2.0 that have LFC support. They're all limited by the 40-60 Hz range. Samsung has HDR capable FreeSync 2 models that would go as low as 24 FPS without tearing, but those are 1440p 144 Hz panels.
Ha (i know right?). Funny as that is, in that post I was basically referring to all GPUs and monitors as I was thinking about things within the price range of console purchases so any tech purchase of over ~$120 USD
Well games that are variable will now be as smooth as a locked fps with freesync
Fascinating. Awesome to see Microsoft continue to be so forward thinking in so many avenues with the Xbox One X.
In the UK the Samsung QLED 2018 range is released next week.
I believe they're out in the US already.
It's not clear at the moment. It is certain that if the game has v-sync enabled, it doesn't work as well as it should. So, probably is implemented in the OS, but developer have still to do something (like an option to disable v-sync).
I think DF here assumed FreeSync was system level but I thought it was title by title?
Might explain the games that did not show a difference, some games have the VRR tag some dont on the store.
https://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/store/top-paid/games/xbox?gamecapabilities=capabilityxboxenhanced
Might explain the games that did not show a difference, some games have the VRR tag some dont on the store.
https://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/store/top-paid/games/xbox?gamecapabilities=capabilityxboxenhanced
I think DF here assumed FreeSync was system level but I thought it was title by title?
Might explain the games that did not show a difference, some games have the VRR tag some dont on the store.
https://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/store/top-paid/games/xbox?gamecapabilities=capabilityxboxenhanced
Oh no. Alarm bells ringing for me if it's on a game-by-game basis. I assumed it was systemwide.
Seriously? Xbox owners don't "put up" with a "limited" library. Way to shit on something decent...
On topic: unlocked frame rates should be the norm next-gen, then, but I doubt we'll see mass adoption of the TVs required until a few years down the line, much like 4K.
No. But it adds tremendous image consistency and integrity to applicable titles.
Nope. A 40-50hz game with freesync is almost as smooth as a locked 60fps game. Also, drops become unnoticeable. So more smoothness without losing eye candy. A win win.
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DF says Sony could implement this on PS4 and PS4 Pro if they wanted. Technically it should be possible since it's software.
No they won't. The drops will be less noticeable but there's still a difference between variable and locked even with freesync.
Having a quick look on the store I can see some games with that have the tag explicitly listed
Hellblade
Gears 4
theHunter
Disneyland Adventures
Rush
Zoo Tycoon