PlayStation 5 1440p Support Tested! Good For PC Monitors, Better 120Hz For HDMI 2.0 TVs?

New beta firmware is available for PlayStation 5 that adds support for 1440p-compatible monitors and - potentially - HDMI 2.0 televisions. So how does the new functionality work, do 1440p games render natively on 1440p screens, and how could Sony improve on this beta release? Rich takes a look. This video is mastered at 4K resolution and best viewed on a 4K screen. 1440p captures from PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X are displayed with a 1:1 pixel map within the 4K project.

Bonus Drinking Game: Take a shot whenever Rich says '1440p'.

[dannonyogurt]

I don't think Sony thought that people would continue to ask for 1440p and thought it would die down, after all Sony didn't sell a single 1440p display. But when people wouldn't let it go especially since the xbox had it, they caved which is why it took 2 years. This is why competition is good and we need multiple players in the game.

[youuuuuuuuuuutube]

1440p is exactly 3x480p, so it's the ideal resolution to play emulated PS1 and PS2 games with perfect pixel scaling and no anti-aliasing. 1080p and 2160p are not perfect multiples of 480, at 2.25x and 4.5x, so there will be some blur or pixels not having the same size or letterboxing.

[Sevent]

Why do every console generation we have to re invent the wheel with folders, themes and the like?
How come these things aren't there on day 1?

[sharathvasudev]

looks like more Dev's will target 1440p 60 instead of 4k60 and provide better visual details. prolly a balanced mode in graphics settings

[memoryboy]

Excellent, my tv only does 120hz at 1440p over hdmi 2.0.

[mitchboland]

1440p is the perfect middle ground for resolution in games

[Lucky_]

This is a great addition for the PS5. Competition forces companies to push out the best product to us gamers. I am glad that Sony listened to our feedback in this regard.

[stephnag]

I wish they would support Freesync/Gsync along with VRR.
I didn't even realise those were different features until after I bought a new Freesync monitor, which the PS5 won't recognise as variable refresh rate capable... which it is but just not in their preferred format :(

[BenRiley]

1440p 120fps is the sweet spot for games

[butterccm]

It is a beta and I’m hoping they’ll clean up things like VRR and talk with devs to patch games for cleaner 1440p signals but even if they don’t I’m glad they at least offer the resolution instead of ignoring it.

Edit: Although, it really is silly that VRR doesn’t work on G-Sync and Freesync monitors since it’s essentially the same concept/technology

[thedarkside]

I hope Sony sees this and gives us VRR in the final release. The beta otherwise so far is really good.

[luked]

Literally been waiting 2 years for PS5 to implement this before I buy one. It is absolutely mind blowing that despite so many titles not supporting native 4K (instead usually upscaling 1440p to 4K output) that the PS5 didn't support 1440p output. What were they thinking?

[TheOneInYellow]

My Dell S2719DM can FINALLY play my games at a decent quality with my PS5DE!

Previously I was forced to play at 1080p, because any higher and the quality went into Blighttown mode.

Now with the new beta? Proper 1440p, and the difference in quality is lovely (not day and night, but noticeable nonetheless).

Bravo Sony! 👏🏽

[existentialselkath]

Honestly, 1440p with sharp anti aliasing is a perfect price/performance target for PC gaming. I almost wish consoles targeted 1440p as standard too, instead of (imo) wasting so much power hitting an unnecessary resolution target.

[davidpliskin]

Nu8000 here. You can actually trick VRR into working briefly as well by turning it off at the system level, starting the game, then turning it back on via the system with the game running in the background. The weird part is it works briefly, then after about 10 seconds it cuts the signal. Conspiracy theorist here but it kind of seems like Sony has opted to block out Samsung TVs to force you into Sony TVs.

[Reflectionist]

I hope we get more content with Rich, he just gets to the point better.

[chickenpasta]

It's insane to see how many people are so dismissive of 1440p in these comments. I don't know if it's ignorance or just flat out stupidity. 1440p monitors are by far the best on a budget when you want sharpness and high refresh rates. Most games on PS5 also run around 1440p when you set it to performance mode as well...

[dislexicpotato]

Good to finally see it but why did it take almost 2 years for such a basic setting that Xbox had from day one?

[GalactusTheDestroyer]

I really hope it works on my Dell 32'. It's 1440p, 165hz, and HDR on HDMI 2.0. So far I know the HDR works. Can't wait for the update! Excellent video as always DF!

[bouncedefenser]

Richard, i am not gonna lie, i giggled near the end of the video when i realized just how many times you said: "1440p"

Either ways, awesome work!