How to enable variable refresh rate?

fwkroma · Jul 7, 2023

I'm playing Fortnite and notice that my fps keeps on stuttering so I'm looking for a way to get better performance.

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OpticRJames

Hi there. My name is Ron, I'm an independent advisor. I will be more than happy to help you.

Please go to Settings > General > TV & Display options. Make sure the refresh rate is set to 120 Hz under the display section. After that, go to the right part under "Advanced." Click video modes then check the box at the right of "Allow variable refresh rate."

SwordofWhedon

Your screen must support it

Obsessive Power

May I also point out that to enable VRR (Variable Refresh rate), you also need VRR capable TV or monitor.

VRR works on both 60Hz and 120Hz.

[Farscape]

you cant change refresh rate when vrr is enabled as the console is using variable refresh rate, if you get me, so you set at 60, you enable vrr then it ignores the 60 as you cannot change that or access that setting when vrr is enabled.

BubbaT1

Variable Refresh Rate was enabled however disabling it causes the flickering to stop. I notice other people reporting the same issues.

I purchased an upgraded HDMI 2.1 cable capable of 8k and 4k 120fps it did not solve the issue. Disabling variable refresh rate solves the issue.

So this has to be some kind of software compatibility problem. For now I just disabled Variable Refresh Rate on the console and disabled Adaptive/Free Sync on the monitor until hopefully Xbox does an update in the future.

How to enable variable refresh rate?