GAMING on The First 8K TV!!!!
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This video takes you on a hands on tour of the first consumer 8K television, the Samsung Q900R, and documents both the excitement and the practical hurdles of running 8K content on a large 65 inch panel. Right from the start, the host highlights the sheer pixel count, discusses the backlight and cooling requirements, and shares initial impressions about the build, stand design, and matte screen that helps reduce reflections in a bright studio. The tour then shifts to setup challenges, including mounting options, wiring through a single cable, and the surprisingly involved process to enable 8K playback via the Nvidia control panel. As 8K footage starts to play, the presenters compare native 8K to upscaled 4K and demonstrate the perceived sharpness, color handling, and motion rendering, all while acknowledging the current limitations like bandwidth, compression artifacts, and the need for HDMI 2.1 hardware to unlock full capabilities in the near future. The video crescendos with real time gaming demonstrations in City Skylines and Forza at 8K 30 Hz, revealing that while 8K at a TV size remains a strong visual punch, it is not the practical sweet spot for fluid AAA gaming today, yet it promises a glimpse into what the next generation of home entertainment could deliver. In closing, the host attributes the experience to early access provided by Samsung and looks ahead to more robust 8K ecosystems, including upcoming HDMI upgrades and future Olympic broadcasts in 8K, inviting viewers to consider whether they want to be early adopters or wait for broader accessibility.
Topics · technology · gaming · display-technology · consumption-electronics · 8k
Questions answered
- What is the Samsung Q900R 8K TV capable of at launch, and what are the first hurdles to getting 8K working?
- At launch the Q900R delivers 8K visuals with a very high pixel density and strong brightness/contrast. The initial hurdles include enabling 8K output through hardware like HDMI 2.0, configuring a custom 8K resolution, and navigating setup wizards and input configurations to actually drive 8K content from a PC or console.
- Can 8K gaming be considered practical on a 65 inch TV right now?
- 8K gaming on a 65 inch TV offers an eye catching, extremely sharp image, and it can run 8K at around 30 Hz for certain titles, but true 60 Hz gameplay and full HDR color depth are not widely available yet. It is exciting for enthusiasts but not a universal practical upgrade from current 4K gaming.
- What future improvements are anticipated to make 8K more usable for gaming?
- Future improvements include HDMI 2.1 enabling higher bandwidth, better 8K source material, more efficient upscaling and processing, and hardware optimizations for smoother 8K playback. Broadcasts like 2020 Olympics in 8K and other content pipelines are cited as milestones toward broader adoption.