What is HDR in gaming and should you turn it on?
HDR makes games look much better with brighter brights, darker blacks, and richer colors. Nearly all modern TVs support it. Turn it on in your console settings if you want the best picture quality.
HDR stands for High Dynamic Range and makes games look dramatically better by showing more colors and brighter bright spots with better detail. It only works if your TV supports HDR. If your TV is from 2016 onwards, it almost certainly does. Turn HDR on in your console settings and your supported TV will automatically switch to it.
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Common mistakes to avoid
- Thinking HDR requires a special TV when most modern TVs already support it
- Turning off HDR because it looks bright and unfamiliar at first
- Not adjusting your TV's picture settings to work with HDR
Signs you need professional help
- Your screen looks completely washed out or too dark with HDR on and adjusting brightness doesn't help
- Games that support HDR don't look any different even after enabling it
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