How To Enable 120Hz performance Mode on PS5

The PlayStation 5 is a huge upgrade in gaming performance, and one of its most interesting features is its support for 120Hz refresh rates.

This is very important for gamers who want to get the best performance from their system. This will ensure the smoothest and most responsive gameplay experience. With the right monitor and settings, the PS5 can provide a similarly buttery-smooth gaming experience, which makes a big difference in fast-paced games.

The reason for the confusion on this feature. Although the PS5 has already been released, there is still plenty of confusion surrounding the 120hz performance mode. By the end of this guide, you should have a better idea of how it works.

Enabling the 120 Hz feature on your PS5 is activated with the following steps:

Step 1:  Set up the Video Output settings.

Please go to Settings—Screen and Video—Video Output Settings. Note that the video resolution should be set to Automatic.

Step 2: Switch Performance Mode in Game Presets

Back to Game/App Settings, select Game Presets. - Switch the Performance/Resolution option to Performance Mode instead of Game Default. That’s it, plain and simple. This is an automatic feature on your PS5 when you log in to a game, if your TV or monitor supports 120Hz refresh rates.

How to Interpret the Display of Video Output Information

What’s interesting is that even if you change your Video Output Settings to Video Output Information, it will still show 60 Hz. This will change if you start playing a game that supports higher refresh rates. If you do, the PS5 will automatically adjust this setting.

HDMI 2.1 Requirement for 4K at 120hz

To use 120 Hz at all 4K resolutions, a TV or monitor with HDMI 2.1 is required. If not, the maximum resolution will be 1080p at 120 fps and 4K at 60 fps. For instance, on an HDMI 2.0 monitor, the highest resolution at 120Hz is 1080p, and 4K is limited to 60Hz.