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SMALL STEPS. USEFUL SKILLS.

Turn on Game Mode

Reduce input lag so button presses feel more immediate on a games console.

Sony · Google TVAbout 2 minutes9 steps · 9 with pictures
Follow along on your device

Use the pictures where shown. Follow the short instructions between them.

STEP 1 OF 9

Connect the console

Connect the games console to an HDMI socket, ideally one marked for gaming if the TV has one.

FOLLOW ALONG ON YOUR SCREEN01
Example Back of the TV screen with HDMI 1 (Gaming) highlighted.
Your screen may look slightly different
Take your time. There’s no rush.
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STEP 1

Connect the console

Connect the games console to an HDMI socket, ideally one marked for gaming if the TV has one.

Example Back of the TV screen with HDMI 1 (Gaming) highlighted.
Step 1

STEP 2

Switch to that input

Select that HDMI input using the Source or Input button on the remote.

Example Inputs screen with HDMI 1 highlighted.
Step 2

STEP 3

Press Quick Settings

Press the Quick Settings button (the cog) on your remote.

An example TV remote with the Settings button highlighted.
Step 3

STEP 4

Open Settings

Select Settings.

Example screen with open settings highlighted.
Step 4

STEP 5

Open Display & Sound

Select Display & Sound.

Example screen with open display & sound highlighted.
Step 5

STEP 6

Open Picture

Select Picture.

Example screen with open picture highlighted.
Step 6

STEP 7

Open Picture mode

Select Picture mode.

Example screen with open picture mode highlighted.
Step 7

STEP 8

Choose Game

Select Game.

Example screen with choose game highlighted.
Step 8

STEP 9

Check it is active

Look for a small Game Mode or Game icon on screen to confirm it is switched on.

Turn Game Mode off again for everyday TV and film viewing, since some picture processing is reduced while it is on.

Example On-screen indicator screen with Game Mode icon highlighted.
Step 9

IF SOMETHING LOOKS DIFFERENT

A little help along the way.

Your menus may look different after an update. Look for the same control name and take your time.

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Check that this guide covers your device and software. If the names do not match, use the manufacturer’s instructions linked below for your model.

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They are example screens showing exactly which option to select with your remote. Your names, apps, wallpaper and layout may look a little different, but the options you need are the same. Some pictures show what you should see after a step.

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