343iBot Posted September 21, 2021 Report Share Posted September 21, 2021 Microsoft's backwards compatibility team created a system called FPS Boost, and it does just that--it increases the frames per second for Xbox games on Xbox Series X and S. In some cases, frame rates can be doubled, which in turn can make games look and run smoother to provide a better experience overall. Not every game Xbox game uses FPS Boost, but plenty do--close to 100 as of September 2021--and we're rounding them all up here. Another important thing to know is that, to unlock higher frame rates, some games make a compromise that brings down the resolution to accommodate this. In these cases, which Microsoft says only make up "select" group of titles, FPS Boost is not automatically toggled on for Xbox Series X specifically. However, if you do what to experience higher frame rates at the tradeoff of lower resolution, you can toggle it on manually. Here's a video explaining how: There is also a new guide overlay located in the upper right corner when you tap the Xbox button on your controller that lets you know if FPS Boost is enabled or not. An extensive breakdown of FPS Boost and troubleshooting support can be found on Microsoft's website. How To Enable/Disable FPS Boost Microsoft's support site mentions that most games that use FPS Boost have it toggled on by default. For those where it must be triggered manually, all you have to do is: Go into the "Manage game" page for the title Check the box for FPX boost To disable FPS Boost, uncheck the box. This also applies to the auto HDR settings for a game. Some games, like Battlefield 1 and Star Wars Battlefront II, support frame rates up to 120fps. But you will need a supported TV or monitor for this. If you're in the market for a new TV, you can check out GameSpot's list of the best 4K/120fps TVs for gaming. Also of note is that, because of the increased horsepower of the Series X relative to the Series S, some games on Series S may not have frame rates as high as on Series X. How To Enable 120fps Microsoft's support site has a full rundown of how to enable 120fps for your games, provided they support this increased frame rate and you have a compatible TV. Here are the instructions: Make sure that your console is on the latest update: Press the Xbox button to open the guide, and then select Profile & system > Settings > System > Updates. Apply any updates listed as needed. Make sure that your TV supports the 120 Hz refresh rate. This varies by TV model. Be sure to consult your owner’s manual for your TV to enable this. Change your console display settings to 120 Hz: Press the Xbox button to open the guide, and then select Profile & system > Settings > General > TV & display options. Select Refresh rate > 120 Hz. Enable FPS boost in the compatibility settings for the game: In My games & apps, highlight the game desired, and then press Menu > Manage game & add-ons > Compatibility options. Enable FPS boost. You can see the full rundown of Xbox games that support FPS boost below, as compiled by Microsoft's Major Nelson. We will update this post if and when more games are added. Xbox Games With FPS Boost As of September 2021: Title Xbox Series X Xbox Series S Off by Default on Series X Alien Isolation 60hz 60hz Anthem 60hz Not available x Assassin's Creed III Remastered 60hz 60hz x Assassin's Creed Rogue Remastered 60hz 60hz Assassin's Creed The Ezio Collection 60hz 60hz Assassin's Creed Unity 60hz 60hz Battle Chasers: Nightwar 60hz 60hz Battlefield 1 120hz not available x Battlefield 4 120hz 120hz Battlefield Hardline 120hz 120hz Battlefield V 120hz not available x Beholder Complete Edition 60hz 60hz Dead Island Riptide: Definitive Edition 60hz not available Deus Ex: Mankind Divided 60hz 60hz Dirt 4 120hz not available Dishonored Definitive Edition 60hz 60hz Dishonored: Death of the Outsider 60hz 60hz x Don't Starve: Giant Edition 120hz 120hz Dragon Age Inquisition 60hz 60hz Dungeon Defenders II 60hz 60hz Dying Light 60hz not available Fallout 4 60hz 60hz x Fallout 76 60hz 60hz x Far Cry 4 60hz 60hz Far Cry 5 60hz 60hz x Far Cry New Dawn 60hz 60hz x Far Cry Primal 60hz 60hz Gears of War 4 60hz 60hz Golf with your Friends 120hz 120hz Halo Wars 2 60hz 60hz Halo Spartan Assault 120hz 120hz Homefront The Revolution 60hz 60hz x Hyperscape 120hz 120hz x Island Saver 120hz 120hz Lego Batman 3: Beyond Gotham 60hz 60hz Lego Jurassic World 60hz 60hz Lego Marvel Super Heroes 2 60hz 60hz Lego Marvel's Avengers 120hz 120hz Lego Star Wars The Force Awakens 60hz 60hz Lego The Hobbit 120hz 60hz Lego The Incredibles 60hz 60hz Lego Worlds 60hz not available Life Is Strange 60hz 60hz Life is Strange 2 60hz not available Lord of the Fallen 60hz 60hz Mad Max 120hz 60hz Metro 2033 Redux 120hz 60hz Metro: Last Light Redux 120hz 120hz Mirror's Edge Catalyst 120hz not available Monster Energy Supercross 3 60hz 60hz x MotoGP 20 not available 60hz Moving Out 120hz 120hz My Friend Pedro 120hz 120hz My Time at Portia 60hz 60hz New Super Lucky's Tale 120hz 120hz Overcooked 2 120hz 120hz Paladins 120hz 120hz Plants vs. Zombies Garden Warfare 120hz 120hz Plants vs. Zombies Garden Warfare 2 120hz 120hz Plants vs. Zombies Battle for Neighborville 120hz 120hz x Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid 120hz 120hz Prey 60hz 60hz Real Royale 120hz 120hz ReCore 60hz 60hz Sea of Solitude 60hz 60hz Shadow Warrior s2 60hz not available Sleeping Dogs Definitive Edition 60hz 60hz Smite 120hz 120hz x Star Wars Battlefront 120hz 120hz Star Wars Battlefront 2 120hz not available x Steep not available 60hz Super Lucky's Tale 120hz 120hz Superhot 120hz 120hz The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition 60hz 60hz The Evil Within 2 60hz 60hz x The Gardens Between 120hz 60hz The Lego Movie 2 Videogame 60hz 60hz The Lego Movie Videogame 120hz 120hz Titanfall 120hz not available Titanfall 2 120hz 120hz x The Division 60hz 60hz Tom Raider Definitive Edition 60hz 60hz Totally Reliable Delivery Service 120hz 120hz Two Point Hospital 60hz 60hz UFC 4 60hz 60hz Unravel 2 120hz 120hz x Unruly Heroes 120hz 120hz Untitled Goose Game 120hz 120hz Wasteland 3 60hz 60hz x Watch Dogs 2 60hz 60hz Watch Dogs 60hz 60hz Yakuza 6: The Song of Life 60hz 60hz View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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