Tv on game mode or standard?

Rudeboy1 · 4 Feb 2017 at 17:04

Hello guys,

Just wondering which mode you have your tv on when gaming? what difference does game mode make?

TheVoice · 4 Feb 2017 at 17:06

Usually it turns off additional image processing to reduce input lag, so you ideally want it on.

Rroff · 4 Feb 2017 at 17:06

Game mode can disable some post-processing filters on some models which can cut input latency down from 100s of ms to 30-40ms which depending on your game style and how casual you play or not can be noticeable.

Rudeboy1 · 4 Feb 2017 at 17:32

ok thanks guys

spook2575 · 4 Feb 2017 at 17:52

For multiplayer games such as battlefield and cod I find it helps with that extra bit of response time. But for single player games less so

Phil87 · 6 Feb 2017 at 15:13

I would always have game mode on for gaming, input lag is bad enough even with it enabled (for those of us used to PC gaming).

Warbie · 6 Feb 2017 at 15:35

What manner of insane person would use anything other than game mode?! Many panels these days struggle with lag even with gamemode. With it off 9/10 horrendously it's laggy.

cu3ed · 6 Feb 2017 at 16:56

Who the hell has Spidey senses strong enough to be able to tell the difference of 60ms lol?

Kainz · 6 Feb 2017 at 17:02

Don't let anyone tell you Game Mode isn't needed. I've seen a lot of facepalming conflicting information on reddit of all places, which surprises me greatly. Sure GM off might 'look' way better (more colour pop) etc but you want unprocessed gaming period. My Sammy UE40H6400 looks stunning with GM off, but it feels wrong when moving my Infamous Skaterb0y around the city of Seattle.

Kreeeee · 6 Feb 2017 at 17:12

cu3ed said:
Who the hell has Spidey senses strong enough to be able to tell the difference of 60ms lol?

It's really easy to tell the difference as it's very different to online latency.

melmac · 6 Feb 2017 at 18:29

cu3ed said:
Who the hell has Spidey senses strong enough to be able to tell the difference of 60ms lol?

Depends on the games you play. You would notice it in most online fps games. It would have an effect on some single player games too. You would be surprised how much of a difference it can make.

Smok3y · 6 Feb 2017 at 20:12

I use PC mode

eiamhere69 · 17 Feb 2017 at 09:08

If you using a tv, probably better to use the gaming mode . All tvs seem to have bad response times nowadays

G-MAN2004 · 17 Feb 2017 at 12:31

Gaming mode always looks too dark to me. Playing Witcher 3, it appeared to suck all the colour out of the environment, so I kept it on dynamic.

Spacedeck · 17 Feb 2017 at 17:17

If you care about being competitive in MP games, use it. I only play SP on consoles mostly, so I opt for the better screen quality.