PS5 VRR Support Now Live; Here's How to Enable It

The PS5 VRR support feature is now live, and there's no firmware update download needed! Here's how to enable it on your PS5.

[SullysCigar]

Appreciate the guidance. I've been watching high quality content this past few weeks and tweeking my TV settings.

It's truly a gorgeous picture, so I'm actually looking forward to seeing the impact VRR has on games I already considered amazing.

[SullysCigar]

Okay, I just sorted VRR...

I was about to have a 'first world problem' meltdown, as my PS5 said my TV didn't support VRR. I put on my big boy pants, crossed my fingers and ran a firmware update on the TV. Sorted it. Thought I'd share that.

Also worth noting is that you might need to opt for a specific HDMI port for 4k HDR 120hz.

Now I'm off to force this vein back into my temple and relax with some beautiful, smooth games.

[ABizzel1]

Check your HDMI, and make sure the HDMI port you're using on your TV is support 120 Hz, some TVs only have 1 or 2 HDMI ports that support higher refresh rates, it's why I went with an LG OLED all of them support it.

[jznrpg]

@Abizzel1 I bought 2 LG OlED TVs CXC1 because all ports are HDMI 2.1 and a lot of other TVs only has 1 or 2 , also the picture quality to me is second to none besides Sony OLED but I believe they are still the same panels just different software running them .

[SullysCigar]

^ I think you're right, @jznrpg, it's the Bravia XR processor that makes the picture difference.

There are other plus points for the Sony set, such as sound, but - as we all know - roll them all together, slap a Sony badge on it and that price soon rises!

[ocelot07]

Oh cool I'll give it ago shortly.

[Aloymetal]

Here we go!

[blackblades]

Can't enjoy it cause I don't own a supported tv and now have a broken wrist.

[VenomCarnage89]

Damn, with that in mind why did Sony even bother

[SullysCigar]

I feel your pain, as I just walked that path myself. As a last resort, you could try updating the firmware on your TV.

Failing that, you could smash it with a brick and get a new one on your insurance. Which I'd never condone, obvs..

[Army_of_Darkness]

@blackblades

Gotta lay off on p0rnhub for a bit bro! 😂 I kid, I kid.... Sorta..

[repsahj]

Done activating my PS5! Good thing the monitor I bought is VRR ready, I didnt know it has VRR during purchase hehehe. Should I always on for unsupported game option?

[excaliburps]

I honestly thought this would be delivered as a firmware update. I mean, Sony even said that the console should be connected to the net, which meant to me that it would need that to be able to download a software update.

[--Onilink--]

Yes, I cant think of a single game on Xbox that has had any problems with VRR. Not quite sure why Sony decided to do it as a separate toggle just to cover themselves in case a game does present issues, but 99% of them will be fine

[Skate-AK]

I would. That's what I did with boost mode on Pro. Only game where I had an issue with it was on was Dying Light. Having boost mode on actually made the game run worse.

[Babadook7]

Hope this works well on my C9. Supposedly the brightness flickers a bit.

[--Onilink--]

I have a 9 too, its only really noticeable on some menu screens that are mostly black (and even then its only some of them). But during gameplay? Nothing to worry about

[Kakashi Hatake]

Does this work well for Elden Ring? Won't be able to play again on my TV until Friday.

[ocelot07]

Going to try that in a minute.

[Storm23]

Let us know please…

[ocelot07]

@Storm23 so lucky enough my TV has a built in FPS counter.

I I'm at the land of the giants big snowy area. Normally notice the odd dip hear and there. According to the FPS counter elden ring on average runs at 57-60fps. Riding around on my horse getting chased by wolves and fighting them. The lowest it dropped to was 53 for a split second. Normally I would see and feel this dip. But I didn't feel any frame issues or stutters like I normally do.

So for now am going to I say it works well for elden ring.

[ocelot07]

So I have noticed my first issue with a unsupported game. FIFA 22 - This has always been a solid 60 on PS5. Just played my first game with VRR enabled for unsupported games and unnoticed 4 random stuttering in my first game.

[gold_drake]

i was super excited, and then my tv doesnt support it lol.

[will90075]

Need VRR on Far Cry 6!

[Imortus_san]

LOL, what a crap implementation, tons of people with problems and sites reporting it's flaws, can Sony iimplement something that the Xbox as since 2017.

[TheDreamCorridor]

Verified Xbox fanboy.

Please ignore and move along.

[Imortus_san]

The true suks when you are a Sony Fan right.

[TheDreamCorridor]

@imortus_san Get ratioed.

[Sayai jin]

My first impressions are very good! No system update needed as it was already in the previous update, but wasn't enabled by Sony right away. Spiderman and R&C looks even smoother. Getting around 100fps on R&C! This is on an LG CX and a seperate C1.

The only downside I see so far is that PD5's VRR requires you have an HDMI 2.1 TV of which I have, but many don't.

I would suggest watching videos from HDTVTEST on youtube to get the most from your PS5 and TV.

[isarai]

Noticed a good difference in GTA SA(definitive edition) and GTA V in fidelity mode now feel a lot smoother and more responsive. Been waiting for this update specifically to buy/play doom eternal, installing now, play tomorrow tho