It’s easy to get carried away when looking into upgrading your gaming hardware.
Just recently Sony announced their new PS5 Pro to much fanfare (and astonishment at the £699 price tag), meanwhile Nintendo fans hotly anticipate the Switch 2, whose launch date has reportedly been brought forward.
However, one vital part of the gaming rig often goes forgotten when gamers build their ‘battlestations’ – the screen.
To many people, all flatscreen TVs are created equally – but nothing could be further from the truth.
So what should gamers look out for when choosing the perfect gaming screen?
Firstly, there are big differences between television screens and computer monitors. PC monitors often boast higher pixel-density than TVs, which simply means they manage to cram in more pixels per inch of screen, which results in sharper image quality.
Monitors are also designed for minimal input-lag, which refers to the time it takes between the user pressing a key on their keyboard, and the letter appearing on screen. This can make all the difference in competitive gaming where buttons are pressed after split-second decisions.
PC screens are also much better adapted for gaming specifically.
The emergence of OLED technology has led to a revolution in display technology. Colours look more vivid than ever, while motion blur is reduced, meaning players can still identify objects in fast-moving environments.
Ultra-high definition, also referred to as 4K is becoming a common feature in high-end monitors. ‘4K’ refers to a resolution of around 4,000 pixels, making it a good choice for gaming or professional video editing.
But arguably the most important figure to focus on when checking the technical specs of a screen is the refresh rate.
The aforementioned input lag can make or break a professional esports game where every split-millisecond counts.
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