What’s 120 FPS? (And Why It’s Awesome) ⚡

Imagine your game is a flipbook. The more pages you flip each second, the smoother it looks.
That’s FPS—frames per second.

120 FPS means your game is showing 120 pictures every second. That’s super fast—and it feels really smooth, like you leveled up real life.

Why It Matters (Even if You’re Not a Pro Gamer)

• Faster reactions – You see stuff quicker, so you can dodge, aim, and win easier
• Butter-smooth gameplay – Everything moves silky smooth, especially in fast games like Fortnite, Halo, or Rocket League
• Feels amazing – It just feels better, even if you’re not sure why

 

What You Need to Play at 120 FPS

1. A Console That Can Handle It
   Only some consoles can do 120 FPS:
   • Xbox Series X
   • Xbox Series S
   • PlayStation 5
   • Nintendo Switch 2

 

💡 Not every game supports 120 FPS, but a lot of popular ones do. You just need to turn the option on.

2. A TV or Monitor with 120Hz
Not all screens are created equal! Your display needs to refresh 120 times per second to show all those frames.

• • Look for 120Hz or higher
  • For 4K gaming, make sure it has HDMI 2.1
  • Some TVs only have 1 or 2 HDMI 2.1 ports—use the right one!

 

3. The Right HDMI Cable
You need an Ultra High Speed HDMI cable (not just “High Speed”)

• • It should say HDMI 2.1 on the box or label
  • This cable carries all that high-speed data without lag or fuzz

 

4. Change a Few Settings
On Your Console:

• • Go to Settings → Video or Display
  • Turn on 120Hz mode or Performance Mode

 

On Your TV:

• • Use the HDMI 2.1 port
  • Turn on Game Mode and Enable 120Hz in the TV settings
  • Then start up a game that supports it—like Call of Duty, Apex Legends, or Fortnite—and boom, you’re flying

 

Final Tip:

If something looks off, double-check:

• Your TV’s HDMI input (make sure it’s the right port)
• The cable version (Ultra High Speed)
• And the game settings (some games don’t auto-detect)

 

Gaming at 120 FPS feels like upgrading from riding a scooter to driving a race car— once you try it, you won’t wanna go back.