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Are We Ready For 4K Gaming?

Jeremy says, "This is an auspicious question to be certain but a question loaded with complexity as well as ambiguity: not the least of which is concerning the prospect of actual console games functioning in any realistic measure with high levels of graphical fidelity at full wack 3840 x 2160 (aka “4K”, or 2160p) resolution."

DarthPraxis3578d ago

Oh come on 2Pac, you know you want that amazing 4K TV! :)

2pacalypsenow3578d ago

I have a Sony X930c and a Samsung 4k monitor using a GTX1080, So I can say gamers are not ready, technology/price is not there yet and most gamers are too cheap to invest in it.

GamingIVfun3577d ago

4k only makes a real difference if you are sitting close to them like with a PC or you have a screen larger than 60 inches. Unless you sit really close to your tv your not really going to see a big difference as far as resolution, HDR makes a difference but not all 4k tv's have it.

I own a 55 inch 4k samsung TV and a 40 inch LG TV and from normal viewing Distance can't see a real difference but up close on the Samsung you can tell the difference. Just my experience.

YinYangGaming3578d ago

I have a 4K TV, I've seen the benefits of 4K HDR, I'm ready, my TV is ready and next year I'll have a console that's ready too.

PixelOmen3577d ago (Edited 3577d ago )

You seem to be confused, this is about 4K gaming, consoles won't be doing that for at least 5 years, probably longer. Even the shiny new Titan X ($1200) has trouble keeping a consistent 60fps @ 4K in most new games.

YinYangGaming3577d ago

Let's revisit this next year when Microsoft show games running on Scorpio at native 4k.

Rude-ro3577d ago

@YinYangGaming
Let's. I can guarantee you, there will be no major AAA games running anywhere near 4K @ 60fps. If 1080p 60fps is next to impossible this gen, do you truly believe you will get 4K 30fps stable games next year even when Microsoft has stated that it is up to the developers if 4K will be an option.
What you will most likely get is 1080p 60fps HDR gaming with high settings.

kevnb3577d ago

According to Microsoft the console that launched in 2013 would do some 4k games and 1080p 60fps no problem. This is why it's hard to believe anything they say.

marioJP873577d ago

No, consoles will NOT be efficiently ready for 4K gaming. So many clueless gamers in this regard.

DarthPraxis3578d ago

2Pac, you make a valid point, which I illustrated in my article that we aren't "quite" there yet as far as penetrating the mass market for 4K gaming specifically. But 4K televisions and monitors (albiet it higher input lag monitors) have come down to the affordable price point much faster then 1080p displays did from their initial introduction, which will excellerate demand for 4K "content". Whether Scorpio or Neo will be able to properly illustrate the differences between 2160p and 1080p remains to be seen!

2pacalypsenow3577d ago (Edited 3577d ago )

Its not just about resolution though the game should have 4k+ textures which require more horsepower, I was playing manhunt 2 the other day on PC in 4k resolution it just looks cleaner but the textures were muddy as hell. Just blowing up the resolution to 4k is not enough, and unless the games are rendered in 4k natively its basically upscalling like Blu ray players do to DVD's its not native 4k or UHD.

Great article btw

crazychris41243577d ago (Edited 3577d ago )

Were almost there. Need some more content, cheaper TVs, lower input lag with or without HDR and ability to capture 4K. These companies usually show off their new TVs and other products like home audio in the 1st quarter of every year so you should have a good idea of what you can buy within 6 months.

Revolt133577d ago

my body is ready, however the market is not...

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Microsoft Gaming Revenue Drops 7% Year-on-Year, Content and Services Down 5%, Xbox Hardware Down 33%

Microsoft announced its financial results for Q3 of fiscal year 2026, including an update on its gaming Xbox business and more.

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Jin_Sakai34d ago (Edited 34d ago )

Not looking good. Hopefully Asha Sharma is able to turn Phil’s disaster around.

dveio34d ago

To me it's still quite remarkable how they can cash-in 5.3bn in revenue in a single quarter, since their hardware is basically dead.

Jingsing34d ago

The stock mark is what makes Microsoft remarkable, They have convinced every institutional and retail investor to just keep piling money into them. Like many big tech giants they are just a big growing pyramid scheme. As long as people keep dropping money into ETF's that cover the market Microsoft will always be liquid. At the same time it is completely stifling innovation and competition. People need to start being more discreet in how they invest their money as it's killing the system.

Tanktopmaster9234d ago

Once they re-evaluate exclusive all will be fine….

S2Killinit34d ago

Riiiiight because people will just flock back to them for one or two games per year.

Jingsing34d ago

15+ years of bad performance is what they call irreparable in business. It is time for them to sell off the assets and get out of entertainment.

Tanktopmaster9234d ago

These declines are on the back of extra revenue received from releasing games like Forza horizon 5 on PlayStation. So I’m being sarcastic here when I said they should go back to exclusives. Killing off a revenue stream from Ps5 sales will only make things worse

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Report: Injustice 3 in Development at NetherRealm Studios

Thanks to the slip-up of an artist working on the title, we now have more evidence that a new Injustice game is in the works.

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Playstation Plus Monthly Games for May: EA Sports FC 26, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, Nine Sols

All available May 5.

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FPSRUSSIA35d ago

What's Point in commenting your basicly closing down the site.

LiViNgLeGaCY34d ago

I'm surprised it's still the old site. I thought he said starting today?

Eonjay34d ago

Its like the final episode of the Sapranos. You gonna go to make a comment and when you click add th-

Profchaos34d ago

Timezone thing maybe.... RIP

darthv7234d ago

Insert the Ferris Bueller end scene... "You're still here? It's over.."

LiViNgLeGaCY34d ago

I think the only game here for me is Nine Sols. Was always interested in that game.

TheColbertinator34d ago

Glad I don't buy FIFA games anymore

Rebel_Scum34d ago

Hey now! Thats a great month.

Nacho_Z34d ago

Good month for me, I wanted that particular footy game and thought it might be due. Anyway who cares, shame about the site I'll miss the comment sections. All the best everyone.

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