All PS5 and Xbox Series X games that support 120fps

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Microsoft recently confirmed that Halo Infinite, the flagship game of the Xbox Series X, would support 120fps gameplay in its multiplayer mode. That got us thinking - which other games have been confirmed to support the 120Hz refresh rates of modern 4K TVs?

We did some research and this article is the result: a comprehensive list of all PS5 and Xbox Series X games that are set to exceed the traditional 60fps limit of consoles. As well as the game list, we've included what you need to know about the tech underpinning 4K 120Hz televisions - HDMI 2.1 - and the best 4K TVs to choose for next-gen gaming.

While TVs are the focus here, as this is how most people will play on Xbox Series X or PS5, we've also covered the other option: high refresh rate monitors. These have been available for PC for a few years now, so we've included our recommendations for the best gaming monitors that support 120Hz or higher refresh rates at a variety of resolutions. These start with currently available 1080p and 1440p models and end with the first monitor confirmed to ship with HDMI 2.1 support, allowing 120fps gaming at a full 4K resolution - perfect for next-gen.

As well as games and recommended displays, we've included a brief guide to 120fps gaming. Scroll on, or jump directly to the topic you're interested in below:

OK. Before we get started, let's ask a simple question:

Why is 120fps better than 60fps?

Answer: the higher your frame-rate, the lower your input lag and the higher your temporal resolution.

Both of these side effects make it easier to play fast-paced games like shooters or racing games, as you'll be able to react sooner to the sudden appearance of an enemy or see the apex of a rapidly approaching corner more clearly. You can see this demonstrated in our "Beyond 60fps" video, where higher game frame-rates and monitor refresh rates make fast-moving characters in Counter-Strike move more fluidly and appear on-screen sooner. In short, it just feels better.

High refresh rate monitors had a profound impact on PC gaming when they were introduced several years ago, and we expect a similar shift on console now that 120fps is on the table.

Of course, there's often a trade-off between higher frame-rates and improved visual fidelity. For games where fast action is uncommon, or where the developers want to emphasise the appearance of their world through a higher resolution and/or improved visual effects, sticking to a more traditional 30fps or 60fps target can make more sense.

Which PS5 and Xbox Series X games support 120fps? Right now, we know about eight next-gen games with 120fps support on PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X - and the spread is far from even. While the PS5's design is groundbreaking in many ways, we've heard relatively little about which games will support 120fps. Right now, the list of 120fps PS5 games contains a single entry, but no doubt it'll grow over time. Full list of 120fps PS5 games Dirt 5 Now let's look at the other side of the coin with the Xbox Series X. Given Microsoft's ties to PC gaming on Windows, it's perhaps no surprise that we've seen a fair few games announced with 120fps support. Here are all the games we know about right now. Full list of 120fps Xbox Series X games Dirt 5

Ori and the Will of the Wisps

Second Extinction Backwards compatibility could also result in 120fps titles, with Series X running some previous-gen games at double their original 60fps frame-rate.

Digital Foundry's TV and monitor recommendations for 120fps If you like playing fast-paced games in genres like FPS or racing, we recommend picking up a TV that will support the higher refresh rates of the PS5 and Xbox Series X - if you can find one within your budget. Here are our recommendations for each category, including LG's excellent OLED sets and some great alternatives from the likes of Samsung and Sony. Each pick supports 120fps at 4K and boasts low input lag, making them a good choice for gaming. You can click on each TV to see our full write-up on our Best 4K TVs for HDR Gaming page. Best 120Hz 4K TVs for PS5 and Xbox Series X LG B9 OLED (via HDMI 2.1)

LG C9 OLED (via HDMI 2.1)

LG BX OLED (via HDMI 2.1)

LG CX OLED (via HDMI 2.1)

Samsung Q90R QLED (via HDMI 2.1)

Samsung Q80T QLED (via HDMI 2.1)

Sony XH90/X900H LED (via HDMI 2.1, to arrive via future software update) Gaming monitors are also a great choice to pair with the PS5 or Xbox Series X, but be aware that - as of writing - no currently available models support the HDMI 2.1 standard. However, you should still be able to play at 120fps at lower resolutions, like 1080p and 1440p, using HDMI 2.0. Note that you may need to run with Adaptive Sync disabled to reach 144Hz at 1440p. One benefit of this is that these monitors are considerably cheaper than 4K 120Hz alternatives. The first 4K 120Hz monitor announced to support HDMI 2.1 is the Eve Spectrum, linked below, and we expect more HDMI 2.1 monitors to arrive by the end of the year. Best 120Hz monitors for PS5 and Xbox Series X AOC 24G2U (1080p 144Hz via HDMI 2.0)

LG 27GL850 (1440p 144Hz via HDMI 2.0)

Eve Spectrum (4K 144Hz via HDMI 2.1)

Tstinzy on August 1st, 2020 at 14:07 UTC »

When a developer says the game “supports” 120fps I think at launch very few will run 4K120fps. Maybe it’s a way to say the consoles can output at 1440p 120hz, which that game can then target a high frame rate. But even then it’s probably still marketing-talk, and 120fps is for cutscenes or something.

Semifreak on August 1st, 2020 at 13:27 UTC »

Full list of 120fps Xbox Series X games

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Full list of 120fps PS5 games

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Task876 on August 1st, 2020 at 13:17 UTC »

Don't most 4k TVs only run at 60hz when at 4k?