A new system update has arrived on PS5, and with it a new feature that many users might not understand. What is that about 1440p resolution? How does it affect my console? So that you do not get confused with the terms and the new resolutions, we are going to leave you with all the clues so that you can understand everything at first and do not be surprised when you see that the image looks better than before.
How to use 1440p resolution
The first thing you should keep in mind is that this resolution will not be available to everyone. And he has his reasoning. This resolution is present in PC monitors that usually have 2K resolution, that is, 2.560 horizontal pixels and 1.440 vertical pixels. Being a proportional resolution of 1080p and 4K, it maintains the same aspect ratio, so the most modern consoles offer the option of choosing this resolution to make the most of current monitors.
This means that if you play on a Smart TV it will not affect you at all. TVs use 1080p and 4K resolutions, so you will not find the option to use 1440p available. This will only appear to those users who use the console on a monitor with that resolution, so by choosing it, they will improve the definition of the image compared to the 1080p resolution they used until now. By using the monitor's native resolution, the image will look much sharper than before.
How to update the PS5
The normal thing is that hethe console updates automatically at the moment you turn it on, since it will check the latest version of the system and almost force you to update it. In the event that you do not have internet at that time and you need to do it later, you just have to go through the settings panel, enter System and select "Settings and system software update" to be able to enter Update system software and check online if there is a new version. You can also do it with a USB memory, and for this you will have to download the file from the official PlayStation website.
Is it worth using 1440p resolution on PS5?
If you have a monitor whose native (maximum) resolution will be 1.440 vertical pixels, there is no doubt. Use that resolution right away, as you'll get higher definition and see graphics in better detail. The console will have to render with more effort than from 1080p, but considering that PS5 is focused on working in 4K, said resolution will not be a problem for it and the performance will be identical.
still not perfect
Unfortunately, the new resolution has not come with everything that the most demanding would expect. The new firmware has not activated the VRR variable refresh function, which is available in 1080p and 4K modes, so those who play on a monitor will not be able to benefit from this characteristic feature of the device for now. HDMI 2.1 and next generation consoles. We'll see if Sony finishes outlining this detail in future versions of the system.