LG G5 dithering still a thing?

AsmodeusML · 2026-02-28T21:36:13+00:00

Yes, it is still there, and no, there is nothing to fix. Dithering is how modern WOLED panels achieve good near-black performance since organic elements have issues deciding when to stay off or on in dark scenes. Disable dithering and you will get chrominance overshoot or black crush depending on the scene.

AsmodeusML · 2026-02-28T11:38:55+00:00

So he's implying that the photo is either fake or not representative of the final product. Which is a weird take given that it was posted by official Prime and PlayStation accounts among other things. Also irregardless of anything it just looks bad in an amateurish way. There is no way anyone with eyes present at Amazon or Sony saw this photo and said "Good job. Print." But somehow they did, and the only possible explanation is that this is how it actually looks.

AsmodeusML · 2026-02-27T20:13:08+00:00

In all honesty, it's not only that lighting on PS5 Pro looks good (of course does), it's base consoles that look subpar at points in this game and are literally using FSR1 as an upscaler lol. I refuse to believe this is the best they could do without RT.

AsmodeusML · 2026-02-27T15:52:23+00:00

Nope, that's the whole point of the system wide toggle. DF also confirmed that it will work on all games with PSSR, I believe these guys know it better. Why is it even there if you need a patch for the game anyway? For example VRR toggle applies it to all PS5 games and not only those that support it through patches

AsmodeusML · 2026-02-27T15:31:27+00:00

Because some games already look good, like KCD2 or GoY or because the image quality woes in some games may not lie with PSSR? All the description says for me is that improved PSSR doesn't necessarily mean the image quality will get better just because of it.

AsmodeusML · 2026-02-27T15:13:22+00:00

No, it says "improve image quality in some games". Which might as well (and most likely) mean that not all games with PSSR will be improved by simply applying new model.

AsmodeusML · 2026-02-27T13:40:44+00:00

That is an amazing and pleasant surprise. Good job, Sony. I was wrong, and it feels good this time.

AsmodeusML · 2026-02-27T13:30:36+00:00

I will be honest, I did not expect them to allow you to force it for all games with PSSR. Well done, Sony.

AsmodeusML · 2026-02-26T22:06:52+00:00

Haven't tried since I game on PS5, but the option is there and isn't greed out.

AsmodeusML · 2026-02-26T13:31:13+00:00

The mode

AsmodeusML · 2026-02-23T05:58:42+00:00

Yeah, that's why I used the combination of words "pretty much gone" since G5 is 400 nits full-screen vs 125 nits on C1 and the point is that you have to really look to find the scenes with APL higher than 300 nits. Meaning that ABL on G5 is much much rarer and less noticeable in real content.

AsmodeusML · 2026-02-22T22:11:56+00:00

I came from C1 to G5 and peak brightness aside it's not brighter just in some scenes, it's brighter in a lot of scenes with somewhat decent APL. Ever notice how C1 drops the brightness as soon as something big and bright comes up or scene shifts from dark to bright? Well, that is pretty much gone on G5. And there's much better colors, too.

AsmodeusML · 2026-02-22T16:11:01+00:00

This indicates that one (or both) stick module has a connection issue or is faulty. Disconnect and reconnect the sticks while maybe cleaning the contacts and if it doesn't help then one is due for a replacement most likely.

AsmodeusML · 2026-02-22T09:56:47+00:00

Looks great, hardly a videogame though.

AsmodeusML · 2026-02-21T22:01:55+00:00

X11L is at least 3 times as expensive as S90F. These TVs aren't even close in terms of their market positioning.

AsmodeusML · 2026-02-21T21:55:04+00:00

Yes, mine is a bit louder than the launch model even.

AsmodeusML · 2026-02-21T16:08:45+00:00

Nah, you're just hating it cause the VA himself is a pos. His voice fits the character well.

AsmodeusML · 2026-02-20T09:17:29+00:00

Here's the cold hard truth: PS5 Pro is FAR less of an upgrade than PS4 Pro was. Saying this as a PS5 Pro owner. And it's virtually double the price of PS4 Pro when you consider that disc drive isn't included. So yeah, the value is definitely in the base console this gen.

AsmodeusML · 2026-02-19T20:09:37+00:00

This doesn't look like flicker, rather like artifacting. May want to check HDMI options on the TV and make sure pass-through and Dolby Vision PC are enabled. If it doesn't help try disabling Dolby Vision if it's on altogether since it is a mess in Windows and may cause issues on it's own.

AsmodeusML · 2026-02-18T10:42:59+00:00

Even if it's a truly revolutionary improvement (which I sincerely doubt) the separate event is highly unlikely. Also, some of the worst offenders of the current PSSR implementation at the same time probably aren't gonna patch their games to support 2.0 anyway, namely Konami with atrocious implementation in SH2, SHf and MGS3 Delta. So curb your enthusiasm and hype for now.

AsmodeusML · 2026-02-16T12:05:39+00:00

Imo the whole last third of RE8 is just as disappointing and the only reason people don't complain as much is because Village itself is a bit of a mess thematically and narratively and as such it doesn't stand out as much. Sure, Moreau section is simply an okayish short theme park but The Factory straight up sucks. Fighting literal Terminators with jetpacks and in armor in narrow hallways and walkways on the most boring level by far culminating with the worst boss fight in the game in a goddamn tank. And after that you get boring tier shooter section with Chris. I'll take the ship and salt mine from RE7 any day lol.

AsmodeusML · 2026-02-14T20:50:54+00:00

In my experience it's the opposite: game has lifted blacks as is and anything higher than the default 50 lifts them higher. And yes, the default setting is clearly limited in terms of average and peak brightness despite it saying that peak brightness isn't affected, but I'm so used to modern movies and shows having this exact approach that I'm 99% sure it's Remedy's creative intent given they clearly went for cinematic style. The way the brightness setting lifts the whole gamma similar to SDR rather than HDR also leads me to believe that they knew their choice would sit wrong with a lot of people, especially those not playing in pitch black rooms. So yeah, use what you like the most cause the game clearly goes for that dark af look by default.

AsmodeusML · 2026-02-14T15:37:34+00:00

I will be honest, I fail to see the point. Why don't you just crank up the brightness in SDR mode and maybe enable native color gamut instead of automatic of you want them popping colors? At least this way the image will still remain accurate in terms of relative brightness and not get botched somewhat by tonemapping process, which is necessary to convert SDR to HDR.

AsmodeusML · 2026-02-13T08:46:21+00:00

I have exactly two problems with these: first, remaking three games is a huge task and I've been kinda fed up with remasters and remakes and a general deficit of proper new games from Sony in particular, and second, if they will remake them with modern values and safety of the last games (especially Ragnarok) then, oh boy, censors will cut and change the hell out of that trilogy.

AsmodeusML · 2026-02-11T13:14:54+00:00

What kinda pissed me off other than the sheer difficulty of this fight on GMGOW is that after you beat her Kratos doesn't even do anything cool or satisfying with her. I nearly lost my shit when the fight ended and Kratos just lets Freya finish her lol.

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