

Since the launch of the PS5 and Xbox Series X in late 2020, TV makers have quickly been getting into gear to accommodate demand for the new console’s upgraded capabilities. It should also adjust HDR visuals on a frame-by-frame basis using dynamic data, which will provide a more refined picture.” “Dolby claims that Dolby Vision will make games look more realistic and lifelike compared to HDR10 as it can produce 40x brighter highlights, 10x deeper black levels and up to 12-bit color depth. We expect that some games will specifically be designed with Dolby Vision in mind in the future, but it’s unclear whether the HDR format will simply be applied by the console to every title as is the case right now. Our senior gaming writer, Adam Vjestica, wrote earlier in the year (opens in new tab) that, “Like Dolby Atmos, we’ve found that games that offer native support for the technology provide far more impressive results than those that simply use it as pass-through, though the benefits are still apparent. (You won’t get it on PS5, and Sony has eschewed support for both Dolby Vision HDR and Dolby Atmos audio.) Right now, Dolby Vision is only supported on Xbox console streaming apps, like Netflix and Disney Plus – though its arrival in games can only elevate the experience on offer, for gaming TVs that are able to take advantage of the format. See more What’s all this fuss about Dolby Vision?
