SEEING IS BELIEVING

PS5 is capable of outputting gorgeous scenes but, to make the most of it, you need to display your games on the right screen. Rhymes aside, there’s something to be said for the enduring charm of gaming on a CRT monitor in the year 2021 but 4K is the future. Everyone loves an OLED screen but one’ll set you back a pretty penny.

If you’re looking to upgrade, there are a few key features you should make sure your wishlisted telly supports to get the most out of your new-gen gaming experience. Sony itself touts HDMI 2.1 as a future-proof feature on a number of its latest models. Due to its support for an impressive 120fps at 4K resolution, HDMI 2.1 promises improved control input latency. A Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) also works to create a smooth image largely unaffected by screen tearing or stuttering.

Then there’s the console’s support for High Dynamic Range (HDR), a video signal format that delivers a much wider array of colour and brightness compared to your ten-year-old HDTV, ensuring richer tones and better highlights. An HDR television will really make the in-game action – and your screenshots, if you’ve got your settings tuned just right – really pop.