However, Microsoft's update also added 4K video and
HDR visual support — the former feature is missing from the slimline PS4, and PlayStation gamers will have to wait for the PlayStation 4 Pro console, coming in October.
Not exact matches
But for today's Path Finder Update — which includes
visual updates like 4K
support on PS4 Pro,
HDR support, better textures and lighting — it's enhancing photo mode with the following improvements:
Additionally, Hideo Kojima confirmed that Death Stranding will
support 4K and
HDR for the best possible
visual experience.
Graphically, Zoo Tycoon: Ultimate Animal Collection is a very sharp looking game on the Xbox One X thanks to the 4K Ultra HD
visuals and
HDR support.
According PlayStation's website, some titles might have
HDR 10
Support, enhanced
visuals and frame rates, or a resolution boost.
This new upgrade will boost Minecraft's
visual flare dramatically with gorgeous graphical effects,
HDR -
support, and a native 4K resolution.
Graphically, Zoo Tycoon: Ultimate Animal Collection is a very sharp looking game on the Xbox One X thanks to the 4K Ultra HD
visuals and
HDR support.
Patch 1.10 adds highly - desired
HDR support, so players can experience optimal
visuals, depending on their display.
PS4 Pro
support offers a range of
visual enhancements including improved textures and 4K resolution at 30 frames per second, while
HDR is
supported on both PS4 and PS4 Pro.
The game will also feature a wealth of control options, as well as
support for an uncapped framerate, 4K resolution and
HDR, ultra-wide monitors, and performance and
visual quality customization.
New games like mass effect Andromeda which
supports HDR can play in eye - watering graphics and
visuals.
Hellblade fully
supports HDR and players have the choice of 3 enhanced modes to select from: Enhanced
Visuals mode which offers extra FX and
visual quality throughout the experience, High Framerate mode that runs the game at 60 fps, and High Resolution mode that runs the game with dynamic resolutions up to 4K.
With
HDR support for video and gaming, Xbox One games like Gears of War 4, Forza Horizon 3, andScalebound will look even better thanks to a higher contrast ratio between lights and darks, bringing out the true
visual depth of your favourite games.
There will apparently be
HDR support and enhanced Xbox One X
visuals though 4K
support isn't explicitly mentioned.
Hellblade on Xbox
supports HDR and the game is enhanced for Xbox One X, with players having the choice of 3 enhanced modes to select from: Enhanced
Visuals mode offers extra FX and
visual quality throughout the experience, High Framerate mode runs the game at 60 fps and High Resolution mode runs the game with dynamic resolutions up to 4K.
This is a universe that benefits so much from
HDR support and locked 4K resolution, giving Microsoft's platform a certain
visual advantage over PlayStation 4.
Black Ops 4 on PC will have uncapped framerate, 4K resolution and
HDR,
support for ultra-wide monitors and the ability for players to extensively customize the performance and
visual quality for their specific hardware.
It's important to note that not only will you need a TV that
supports it, but
HDR is something that has to be mastered at the source - so not everything you play on an Xbox One S will
support HDR visuals.
First off, this title makes use of full
HDR support and just like with the Scapes option, if your TV doesn't have that
support then the
visuals might not be quite as sharp as you'd like.
Today's Hellblade release sees Senua's journey come to Xbox One with
HDR support and enhancements for Xbox One X, with the choice of 3 enhanced modes to select from: Enriched
Visuals mode offers extra FX and
visual quality throughout the experience, High Framerate mode runs the game at 60 fps and High Resolution mode runs the game with dynamic resolutions up to 4K.
It's 40 % smaller than current Xbox One hardware,
supports 4K output,
HDR visuals, and various other small but important tweaks over the model that debuted in late 2013, including an unadvertised performance boost to some games.
HDR visuals for
supported games and video, 4K video
support for Blu - rays, apps and movies, and 4K upscaling for games
Black Ops 4 on PC will have uncapped framerate, 4K resolution and
HDR,
support for ultra-wide monitors and the ability for players to extensively customise the performance and
visual quality for their specific hardware.
Gravel on PlayStation 4 Pro will feature
visual enhancements, including improvement of the quality of texture, the VFX, general improvements in the resolution and 4K,
HDR support.
Now it's getting a bit of second wind thanks to the Xbox One X. Playground Games and Turn 10 are currently working on an enhancement patch for the Xbox One X which will boost the game's
visuals with a native 4K resolution and
HDR support.
Probably the most important thing to realise about the new console is that while Microsoft has been at pains to describe the new hardware as being capable of 4K at 60 fps with
HDR visuals, this is the maximum it's able to achieve, and these will not be
supported by all games.
The State of Decay 2 Xbox One X Enhanced release will bring 4k resolution
visuals matched by
HDR support.
Fully
supporting the 4K and
HDR extras of PS4 Pro, this could be a landmark
visual experience as well as a compelling combat adventure.
The expanded game will feature improved
visuals for Xbox One X with
HDR support.
Here's a list of some of the games releasing after November 10 that are confirmed to take advantage of the PS4 Pro, meaning they'll offer additional features like enhanced
visuals, faster or more stable frame - rates,
HDR 10
support, or increased resolution:
Recently Microsoft has been really keen on integrating the latest audio
visual technologies into its consoles - Dolby Atmos
support, 4K and
HDR are all here.
Users who own an
HDR - compatible TV will be able to enjoy
supported games and other entertainment content with
visuals that are more realistic, strikingly vivid and truer to the way the human eye sees the real world.
It also
supports 4K UHD and
HDR, providing absolutely stunning
visuals whether you're playing games or streaming movies and boxsets.
The title
supports PlayStation VR as mentioned above, though PS4 Pro
visual perks (4K,
HDR) have not been confirmed.
Gears of War 4 is enhanced the most, offering native 4K
visuals at 30 frames per second for all avenues of play, including wide color gamut
HDR and Dolby Atmos
support.
«With
HDR support for video and gaming, Xbox One games like Gears of War 4, Forza Horizon 3, and Scalebound will look even better thanks to a higher contrast ratio between lights and darks, bringing out the true
visual depth of your favorite games.»
Some of these games only offer a baseline enhancement of
HDR support (which may also work on the Xbox One S), but a good number of the third - party games showcase 4K
visuals (either via upscaling, checkerboard rendering, or native) and / or some kind of performance bump.
The patch brings a whole new feature:
support for
HDR lighting on Xbox One S. Now, players with compatible hardware will be able to enjoy significant
visual differences to the game.
Gears of War 4 also
supports High Dynamic Range (
HDR) on Xbox One S, so fans will experience richer, more luminous colors and a higher contrast ratio between lights and darks, bringing out the true
visual depth of the battle against the Swarm.
Thanks to the partnership with Nvidia, Destiny 2 is also one of the first games to
support HDR visuals, joining the likes of Mass Effect Andromeda, Hitman, Middle - earth: Shadow of War, and Shadow Warrior 2.
Recently Microsoft has been really keen on integrating the latest audio
visual technologies into its consoles - Dolby Atmos
support, 4K and
HDR are all here.
This reasonably - priced console has removed the chunky power brick and the Blu - ray disc drive now
supports 4K Ultra HD Blu - ray movies and 4K
HDR visuals from streaming services.
The G6 also boasts
HDR with
support for both Dolby Vision and
HDR 10 standards, and it displays
visuals in an 18:9 aspect ratio.
ReCore Definitive Edition ($ 19.99) launched this week, adding enhanced
visuals (increased resolution and
HDR support), a brand - new adventure, «Eye of Obsidian», new weapon modes for Joule, new gear for all Corebots, more enemy types, the long - awaited T8 - NK Corebot («Tank») and many other gameplay and performance enhancements.
The Galaxy S8 features a 5.8 - inch display while the Galaxy S8 Plus features a 6.2 - inch display, and both feature stunning
visuals that
support HDR content for an extremely enjoyable entertainment experience.
It's not all bad news though, as Sony has added
HDR support to the screen on the XZ1, which means you can enjoy bright, clearer and more impactful
visuals from
supported services including YouTube, Amazon Prime and Netflix.
The Roku Ultra offers full
support for 4K and high - dynamic range (
HDR) content, meaning you'll be able to experience better
visuals and a richer color spectrum.
Should you treat yourself to added
visual fidelity, the B&O BeoVision Eclipse will perform extremely well with 4K /
HDR sources, offering
support for both Dolby Vision and
HDR10
HDR formats.
All of the
visual enhancements are joined by
HDR support, which already made the game look pretty impressive on Xbox One S. Gears 4 on Xbox One will also pack Dolby Atmos
support if you have a compatible surround sound setup.
While analyzing the files Trougton - Smith also found out that the new Apple TV will
support two types of high dynamic range
visuals (
HDR):
HDR10 and Dolby Vision, as found on Netflix.