Blizzard has finally begun upgrading Overwatch for next-gen consoles. In a patch this week, the developers added Xbox Series X/S enhancements to the game, bringing additional graphics modes – including a 120Hz mode. Overwatch on Xbox Series X/S will now have three different performance/graphics presets. The first is “resolution”, which …
Read More »Oculus Quest 2 120Hz support pushed back
Just last week, we learned that 120Hz support would be coming to the Oculus Quest 2, with developers estimating a Q1 2021 release window. Unfortunately, things have shifted a bit since then, with 120Hz support being pushed back by several months. According to UploadVR, Facebook’s Quest Platform Roadmap, which is …
Read More »120Hz is confirmed to be coming to Oculus Quest 2
Recently we reported that the Oculus Quest 2 could be getting 120Hz support in the future, based on comments from Andrew Bosworth, VP of Facebook Reality Labs. Now just a few weeks later, as part of the latest update to the standalone VR headset features roadmap, it has been confirmed …
Read More »Apple may finally upgrade iPhone to high refresh rate displays this year
While the iPad Pro received an upgrade to a higher refresh rate display a couple of years ago, Apple has been slow to move beyond 60Hz on the iPhone. During that time, the Android smartphone market has almost entirely jumped over to 90Hz or 120Hz displays. This year, Apple may …
Read More »Oculus Quest 2 could be getting an upgrade to 120Hz refresh rate
It looks like the Oculus Quest 2 is due for another refresh rate upgrade. At launch, the new standalone VR headset was capable of 72Hz gameplay, which was later upgraded to 90Hz via an update. Now, it looks like 120Hz could be on the cards soon. Andrew Bosworth, VP of …
Read More »All 2021 Samsung Neo-QLED TVs will feature AMD FreeSync Premium Pro
Samsung has announced that all of its Neo-QLED TVs will support AMD FreeSync Premium Pro. This means gamers will be able to play at a smooth 120Hz refresh rate without tearing and with HDR enabled.
Read More »Sea of Thieves gets 120fps mode on Series X
One of the key enhancements brought about by the Xbox Series X|S and PS5 are the consoles’ abilities to output games at 120hz. While not all games support the feature, many titles have been slowly adding the functionality. As part of Sea of Thieves’ Season One update, Xbox Series X …
Read More »Rocket League dev explains why 120Hz is coming to Xbox Series X/S and not PS5
As we start to spend more time with the new next-gen consoles out in the wild, the differences between the Xbox Series X/S and PS5 are becoming more apparent. One of the big differences seems to be how backwards compatibility is implemented, which is holding the PS5 back from running …
Read More »iPhone 12 Pro rumoured to feature a 120Hz display and 3X optical zoom camera
Every year, fans eagerly anticipate Apple’s announcement for its next generation of iPhones, and every year many of the smartphone’s features leak months in advance. According to recent rumours, Apple is set to bring some major upgrades to this year’s iPhones, including a much-requested 120Hz display, as well as a …
Read More »The next OnePlus flagship will have a 120Hz AMOLED display
Over the last couple of years, the smartphone market has been transitioning over to high refresh rate displays. OnePlus is one of the early adopters, opting for a 90Hz display on the OnePlus 7 Pro but improvements are coming, with the next OnePlus flagship to make the jump to 120Hz. …
Read More »CES 2020: Acer launch new Predator monitors
Acer has had a busy couple of days at CES 2020 so far, earlier today we covered a range of new laptops including Intel Project Athena devices and an industry-leading 300 Hz 1ms response panel in the Predator Triton 500. Acer has added more monitors to its Predator series too …
Read More »Apple rumoured to use 120Hz ‘Pro Motion’ displays for 2020 iPhone
Over the last few years, we have seen an increasing number of high refresh rate displays coming to smartphones. Razer and Asus kicked things off with 90Hz and 120Hz displays on their respective ‘gaming phones’ and now mainstream devices are also recognising the benefits. Now in 2020, Apple will reportedly …
Read More »The Razer Blade Pro 17 now comes with a 4K/120Hz display option
While we are still waiting for high refresh rate 4K displays to become more common in the desktop monitor market, laptop makers are beginning to push the technology. This week, Razer announced that the Blade Pro 17 will soon be available with a 4K UHD screen and a 120Hz refresh …
Read More »The ASUS ROG Zephyrus GA502 packs a 120Hz display and GTX 1660Ti for £899
Just a few months ago, we reviewed the ASUS ROG Zephyrus GA502- one of the best budget gaming laptops on the market today. We were already impressed with its specs and performance at the £1249 launch price, but today, you can get it a lot cheaper in the UK, with …
Read More »ASUS ROG Strix 43-inch 120Hz monitor pre-orders go live
We’ve been keeping our eye on the ASUS ROG Strix XG438Q monitor for some time now. We first heard about this 43-inch, 120Hz, 4K beast back at CES and spotted it again at Computex. Now, this display is finally ready to hit the market and the price is honestly pretty good …
Read More »Philips announces trio of 4K HDR gaming monitors at Gamescom
We’ve been following Philips monitors for years now and have often seen some impressive displays in the general use and professional segments. This year, we’ll be seeing more gaming displays from Philips, ranging from 27-inch panels, all the way up to 55-inches, each with HDR. The biggest monitor here is …
Read More »ASUS’s 43-inch 4K, 120Hz, HDR display is officially launching this month
43-inches of 4K, high refresh rate, HDR goodness will be hitting store shelves in just a few weeks.
Read More »Samsung unveils brand new 5120×1440 49-inch gaming monitor
CES is coming up in just a few days time but it looks like Samsung wants to get a jump on the announcements. This week, Samsung unveiled its next 32:9 display, the CRG9, offering a big resolution upgrade over the previous generation CHG90. The CHG90 is Samsung’s 49-inch super-wide display, …
Read More »MSI Optix MPG27C RGB Gaming Monitor Review
MSI has done it - RGB lighting on a monitor. Could it possibly be worth £450?
Read More »There are already 4K 120Hz monitors out there but they come with some big drawbacks
Ever since the first Ultra-HD/4K gaming monitors began hitting the market, there has been a good chunk of enthusiasts waiting for higher refresh rate options to come down the pipeline. We already know that Nvidia has its own plans to usher in the age of 4K/144Hz gaming, but it looks …
Read More »The Xbox One is getting 120Hz support
Microsoft has been on a roll recently, ensuring that the Xbox One supports as many different displays as possible. In March we received native 1440p and FreeSync support, and now in May the Xbox team will be adding support for 120Hz refresh rates. That might sound a bit redundant, particularly …
Read More »Razer Blade Pro Review (w/ Core i7; GTX 1060)
Razer has a new Blade Pro - this time with a GTX 1060 and 1080p display. Is it worth £2099?
Read More »AOC shows off its special edition ultrawide 120Hz monitor ahead of Intel Extreme Masters
Shortly after announcing availability for three new G90 series gaming monitors, AOC today has begone showcasing its new special edition AGON curved monitor. This is an impressive 35-inch 3440×1440 ultrawide display with a silky smooth 120Hz refresh rate, which will be showcased at the Intel Extreme Masters tournament this weekend. …
Read More »ASUS shows off the ROG Swift PG65- the first Big Format Gaming Display
Following on from Nvidia’s BFGD announcement earlier this morning, Asus has officially announced its ROG Swift PG65 Big Format Gaming Display. When Nvidia announced BFGD, we knew that Asus, Acer and HP would be among the first companies to bring out displays supporting this and now, we know what Asus’s …
Read More »Nvidia is bringing high refresh rates, G-Sync and HDR to 65-inch 4K displays
PC gaming is great but more often than not, if you want low latency, high refresh rates and G-Sync, then you are going to have to settle for a 27-inch monitor over something like a large living room TV. Nvidia is looking to change that this year with the announcement …
Read More »PC Specialist Defiance IV (w/ Core i7 & GTX 1070)
Core i7, GTX 1070, SSD, 17.3 inch screen - all for £1,399? Is this too good to be true?
Read More »The HDMI 2.1 spec has been finalized, paving the way for 4K/120Hz and higher resolutions
Earlier this year, we first began hearing about the upcoming HDMI 2.1 specification, which is set to pave the way for 4K/120Hz and 8K/60Hz. Now after several months of additional work, the HDMI Forum has finalized its specification, making HDMI 2.1 official. The HDMI 2.1 specification is now available, which …
Read More »ASUS unleashes first ROG Ryzen powered gaming laptop
The world's first Ryzen powered laptop has arrived!
Read More »Razer Phone Review – 120Hz £699 smartphone for gamers
The Razer Phone - is this £699 device great for gamers or good for nothing?
Read More »Razer’s latest Blade Pro adds a GTX 1060 and cuts $1,700 off the entry price
Back in March, Razer bolstered its Blade Pro lineup of laptops with a new version powered by the GTX 1080. However, not everyone needs such a powerful GPU for gaming on the go, so now, Razer is offering a GTX 1060 version of the Blade Pro, which coincidentally also cuts …
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