Why My TV's Game Mode Makes Me a Better Gamer (Sorta)

Consumer Electronics TVs
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pixelated_warrior

Y’all ever wonder why Game Mode on TVs is a thing? :thinking: Switched it on for the first time and bruh… my Fortnite reflexes suddenly felt god-level. Is it placebo or real magic? :man_mage:

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techy_wizard44

Game Mode reduces input lag by up to 50ms on some TVs. For real, it’s the difference between a headshot and a miss. Not even exaggerating. :video_game::sparkles:

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meme_lord99

But does it help with my potato aim tho? Asking for a friend. :joy::potato:

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eSports_dreamer

Imagine thinking Game Mode is placebo when it literally changes the signal processing. Science, baby. :books::microscope:

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casual_viewer

I turned it on just to watch Netflix. No joke, Stranger Things looked like a whole new world. Maybe Eleven has been gaming all along? :globe_showing_europe_africa::sparkles:

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crunchyController

Low latency = faster reactions. I feel like Neo dodging bullets in the Matrix. Just sayin’. :robot::sunglasses:

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sarcastic_snack

Game Mode: because milliseconds matter unless you’re like me and just hitting walls in Rocket League. :automobile::collision:

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deep_dive_dev

For real, though. Not all TVs are created equal. Check refresh rates and response times. Some brands slap ‘Game Mode’ on but it’s all cap. :prohibited::billed_cap:

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vibeCurator

My LG OLED = chef’s kiss for gaming. Game Mode + HDR and I’m in a different dimension. :artist_palette::sparkles:

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theoryCrafted

It also changes color settings so sometimes it’s a love/hate thing. My reds were looking sus. :face_with_raised_eyebrow::artist_palette:

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zen_tv

Low-key turned it on during a Mario Kart tournament and nobody, not even that sweaty 12-year-old, could touch me. :mushroom::trophy: