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:
- Look for Saved Data and Game/App Settings from the Settings
- Choose Performance Mode in the Game Presets
- 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:
- Look for General > TV & display options in the settings
- 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
| Curved | Flat |
| MPG ARTYMIS 343CQR (Launch in January) | Oculux NXG253R (3rd of February launch) |
| MPG ARTYMIS 323CQR (Launch in April) | Optix MPG341QR (Launch in May) |
| MPG ARTYMIS 273CQRX (Launch in April) | Optix MPG321UR (Launch in May) |
| MPG ARTYMIS 273CQR (Launch in April) | Optix MPG321QRF (Launch in May) |
| MAG ARTYMIS 324CP (Launch in April) | Optix MAG274QRF-QD |
| MAG ARTYMIS 274CP (Launch in May) | Optix MAG274QRF |
| Optix MPG341CQR | Optix MAG274R |
| Optix MPG341CQRV | Optix MAG273R |
| Optix MPG27CQ2 | Optix MAG273 |
| Optix MPG27C | Optix MAG272QP |
| Optix MPG27C | Optix MAG272QP |
| Optix MAG322CQR | Optix MAG272QR |
| Optix MAG322CQRV | Optix MAG272R |
| Optix MAG322CR | Optix MAG271R |
| Optix MAG321CQR | Optix MAG271V |
| Optix MAG272CRX | Optix MAG251RX |
| Optix MAG272CQR | Optix G273QPF (21th of January launch) |
| Optix MAG272CR | Optix G272 |
| Optix MAG272C | Optix G271 |
| Optix MAG271CQR | Optix G242 |
| Optix MAG271CR | Optix G241 |
| Optix MAG271C | Creator PS321QR |
| Optix MAG241CR | |
| Optix MAG241C | |
| Optix MAG240CR | |
| Optix MAG24C | |
| Optix AG321CQR | |
| Optix AG321CR | |
| Optix G32CQ4 | |
| Optix G32C4 | |
| Optix G27CQ4 | |
| Optix G27C7 (14th of January launch) | |
| Optix G27C6P (14th of January launch) | |
| Optix G27C6 (14th of January launch) | |
| Optix G27C5 | |
| Optix G27C4 | |
| Optix G27C2 | |
| Optix G24C6P (14th of January launch) | |
| Optix G24C6 (3rd of December launch) | |
| Optix G24C4 |
And for reference, here are the games that support 120FPS gameplay:
Current Game that support 120FPS – PS5
| Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War (Supports 120 FPS at lower resolution) |
| Destiny 2 (Supports 120FPS at lower resolution in Crucible matches) |
| Devil May Cry V: Special Edition (Supports 120FPS at 1080p) |
| Dirt 5 (Supports 120 FPS at lower resolution) |
| Monster Boy And The Cursed Kingdom (Supports 120 FPS at native 4K) |
| Nioh Collection (Both Nioh 1, Nioh 2 and DLC for both games supports 120 FPS at a lower resolution) |
| Rainbow Six Siege (Supports 120 FPS at lower resolution) |
| WRC 9 (Supports 120 FPS in ‘Performance Mode’) |
Current Game that support 120FPS – Xbox Series X
| Call of Duty: Warzone* |
| Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War |
| CrossCode |
| Destiny 2 |
| Devil May Cry 5 Special Edition |
| Dirt 5 |
| ExoMecha |
| Gears 5 (multiplayer) |
| Halo Infinite (multiplayer) |
| Halo: The Master Chief Collection |
| King Oddball |
| Metal: Hellsinger |
| Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom |
| Ori and the Will of the Wisps |
| Orphan of the Machine |
| Rainbow Six Siege |
| Rocket League* |
| Rogue Company |
| Second Extinction |
| Star Wars Squadrons |
| The Falconeer |
| The Touryst |
| WRC 9 |
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:
| Curved | Flat |
| MPG ARTYMIS 343CQR | Creator PS321QR |
| Optix MPG341CQR | Optix MAG274QRF-QD |
| Optix MPG341CQRV | Optix MAG274QRF |
| Optix MAG342CQR | |
| Optix AG321CQR |
For more info on Console Mode, visit the official MSI website.
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