One of the big trends in TVs is the increasing emphasis on built-in gaming features.
The introduction of HDMI 2.1, which supports advanced features such as VRR (Variable Refresh Rate), ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode), (QFT) Quick Frame Transport is being incorporated into an increasing number of TVs from various brands. This enables these TVs to be a practical and affordable option for video game play from game consoles, PCs, or direct from the internet (Cloud Gaming).
Although one Cloud Gaming service, Google Stadia, was discontinued, other services appear to have more than made up the difference.
LG TV Gaming Expansion
LG currently incorporates G-SYNC® compatibility and gaming content from NVIDIA GeForce NOW (HD), FreeSync™ Premium, Blacknut, and Utomik.
For 2023, LG is expanding the cloud gaming experience on select TVs by adding 4K UHD support for NVIDIA GeForce NOW in over eighty countries as well as launching the popular Boosteroid service in over sixty countries.
With the Game Quick Card option on webOS 2023, gamers have a gateway from the home screen to access GeForce NOW, Utomik, Blacknut, Boosteroid, Twitch, and YouTube.
LG’s OLED TVs deliver smooth gameplay with 0.1 milliseconds (gray-to-gray) response time and low input lag. LG’s premium TVs also provide a more personalized gaming experience with the Game Shelf, Game Optimizer, Game Dashboard, and a variety of customization features and game-genre-specific picture settings.
Tip: The access to multiple cloud gaming services, Game Quick Card will be updated progressively.
GeForce Now 4K
LG 2023 smart TV users can now enjoy gaming on GeForce NOW at 4K 60fps with no additional downloads, installation, or hardware required. GeForce Now 4K is available on LG’s Z3, G3, C3, B3, and A3 OLED TVs, as well as their LCD-based TVs, such as the QNED85, QNED80 series QNED TVs, and 86NANO77 (coming soon), 86UR9000 and 86UR8000 series LED/LCD TVs.
Tip: GeForce Now is also currently available in Full HD (1,920 x 1,080) at 60fps on LG TVs (2020-2022 models) running webOS 5.0 and higher, while support for 4K gaming on GeForce NOW will be coming to select 2022 TV models at a later date.
Blockbuster games on NVIDIA’s service, including Cyberpunk 2077, No Man’s Sky, and Warhammer 40,000: Darktide, become even more realistic and dynamic when played in 4K resolution on LG’s premium TVs.
Boosterroid
In addition to GeForce Now in HD and 4K UHD, LG is adding access to Boosteroid, the world’s largest independent cloud gaming provider, with four million users worldwide.
Owners of LG smart TVs (2021 to 2023 models) running webOS 6.0 and higher in Europe, North America, and a part of Latin America can log into a Boosteroid account and access hundreds of top PC video games, including some of the world’s most popular AAA titles, without the need of a console or set-top box. With 18 server sites worldwide, the service delivers reliably smooth gameplay and hours upon hours of immersive, interactive fun.
Tip: LG has indicated that direct access to Amazon Luna is forthcoming for LG TVs.
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