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How to enable VRR/Variable Refresh Rate on PS5

Enable that beautiful VRR!
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Published: Apr 28, 2022 12:26 am

While Sony offers an already amazing gaming experience with the PlayStation 5 by having stunning games like Marvel’s Spider-Man series, there can be changes added to improve it even further. One of those improvements comes in the form of Variable Refresh Rate (VRR), a feature PS5 now offers.

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The Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) feature syncs up with the PlayStation 5’s refresh rate that you have selected for your TV or monitor, resulting in much better graphics and smoother performance. VRR only works if your console is connected via HDMI 2.1 and supports up to a refresh rate of 120 Hz. So, if your TV or monitor is 144 Hz, VRR won’t work. If you meet both of those criteria, here’s how you can enable VRR and upgrade your PS5 experience.

  • Download the latest update for PlayStation 5 if you haven’t already.
  • Once your PlayStation 5’s is up-to-date, go to the System Settings.
  • Under System Settings, head to the Screen and Video menu.
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  • Turn VRR on. On this screen, you can also apply the feature to unsupported games. PlayStation cautions that while this may improve both video quality and performance, you may experience graphical glitches. If you do, be sure to turn this option off.
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Kristi Jimenez
Kristi Jimenez is a Contributing Writer for Gamepur and has been covering video games since 2011 through Twitch and YouTube. She's also an indie game developer with multiple titles under her belt. Her interests outside of games include anime, creative writing, and musicals.
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