How to enable 120FPS gameplay on MSI Monitors for PS5 and Xbox Series X

If you now have a PS5 or an Xbox Series X, chances are you’re itching to take full advantage of your new console’s power by playing select games in 120FPS. Though not all displays support it; not to mention that 120FPS mode gameplay isn’t on by default.

Though if you’re playing on select MSI monitors, well you’re in luck! A range of MSI monitors have 120Hz refresh rates, meaning you can enjoy games in 120FPS. In case you’re wondering how to play games at a higher refresh rate though, here’s a quick guide.

Here’s what you need to do on PS5:

1. Look for Saved Data and Game/App Settings from the Settings

2. Choose Performance Mode in the Game Presets

3. Restart the game and your game will run at the highest supported screen refresh rate.

Here’s a step-by-step video in case you need more info:

Meanwhile, here are the steps you need to do on Xbox Series X:

1. Look for General > TV & display options in the settings

2. Change the Display to 120Hz in TV & display options

Now, here are the monitors tested by MSI that can support 120FPS gameplay:

MSI Console Mode support list – FHD 120Hz

And for reference, here are the games that support 120FPS gameplay:

Current Game that support 120FPS – PS5

Current Game that support 120FPS – Xbox Series X

While next-gen consoles support 4K and even up to 8K resolution, the PS5 currently does not support native 1440p. In this regard, MSI released the Console Mode update on select monitors. With Console Mode, the MSI Monitor is able to accept a 4K signal which it then downscales to 1440p, meaning better image quality.

Here are the monitors that have MSI’s new Console Mode:

For more info on Console Mode, visit the official MSI website.