FRAME GAME

TERMINOLOGY EXPLAINED AND WHY 60FPS IS THE GOLDEN TARGET. As you had the good sense to buy this mag, we’re assuming you have enough love for all things tech to grasp the basic concept of frames per second (fps). And if you don’t, here’s a quick primer. Sooo… framerate is the frequency at which images appear on a screen. The more consecutive images that appear in any given second, the smoother the picture. In videogames, most titles aim for 30fps, yet 60fps is the true gold standard. Doubling the refresh rate of a game reduces input lag and controller latency, making the on-screen action feel much smoother. Historically, console games have been limited to 60 frames and below, but that’s set to change with Series X. Thanks to its incredible innards, the next-gen console is capable of running games at 120fps. Quadruple the refresh rate of 30fps, any Series X games that run at this ultra-low latency should feel insanely responsive.