Sony has announced ‘Perfect for PlayStation 5’ for their BRAVIA XR line of TVs. Bringing a exclusive set of features specially designed to make the PS5 work perfectly with a BRAVIA XR TV, both from Sony. This is expected to offer a fantastic gaming experience with immersive picture and sound.
‘Perfect for PlayStation 5’ TVs will bring in two brand-new PS5 exclusive features – Auto HDR Tone Mapping and Auto Genre Picture Mode. They also support frame rates up to 120fps in a super-crisp 4K resolution as specified in HDMI 2.1 in compatible games . Additionally, with input lag as low as 6.0ms on the Z9J models, you’ll achieve extraordinary smoothness and responsiveness in first-person shooter, sports and high-performance games with instant on-screen action.
Sony’s BRAVIA XR TVs deliver stunningly realistic pictures full of vibrant colours and eye-catching contrast, complemented by unique sound from screen technology that puts you right in the heart of the action whether you’re playing a game or watching a movie.
These features will come in a software update. At the time of this article, the update is expected to be available around the end of January 2022.
‘Perfect for PlayStation 5’ BRAVIA XR-exclusive features
Auto HDR Tone Mapping
With Auto HDR Tone Mapping*, the HDR settings will be optimised instantly during your PS5 initial setup. The PS5 will automatically recognise individual BRAVIA TV models and select the best HDR setting for the TV accordingly. With the optimised HDR tone mapping level to your BRAVIA display specification, you’ll see crucial details and colours even in high contrast scenes. For instance, you will get the addition of detailed objects on the track in Gran Turismo 7 so you know just how to make your next move.
*Software updates on both PS5 and BRAVIA are required. Available by the end of January 2022.
Auto Genre Picture Mode89
BRAVIA XR TVs can detect whether you are playing a game or watching movies and shows. With Auto Genre Picture Mode, your TV automatically switches into Game Mode when gaming, which minimises input lag to make the action more responsive or to Standard Mode when watching movies via a streaming service or from an Ultra HD Blu-ray disc on the PS5, which shifts focus to picture processing for a more expressive picture.
Auto Genre Picture Mode will be available via a future software updates on PS5 and BRAVIA TVs by the end of January 2022.
Elevate your experience with Sony’s sound products
Sony’s BRAVIA XR TVs are an excellent match for an array Sony’s sound products, such as the HT-A9 Home Theatre System or the HT-A7000 and HT-A5000 soundbars*. You can connect the products directly to your PS5 and experience the Auto HDR Tone Mapping and Auto Genre Picture Mode BRAVIA XR-exclusive functions on a BRAVIA XR TV.
*A software update is required. Available in spring 2022.
