Last Update date : 2024-08-06
When playing a video game, taking down an enemy requires speed and excellent visibility. Inconveniences like lag or a limited range of sight can make all the difference in the heat of battle. Luckily, the Game Bar on 2024 Samsung Smart TVs provides an array of tools to make the most out of your games. For example, it will display the current refresh rate and whether or not there’s high input lag. It also lets you change the aspect ratio of the screen, so you can see details that you normally wouldn’t see. You can also use Ultrawide GameView on your Samsung PC.
Introducing the Game Bar
2024 Samsung Smart TVs include a Game Bar that displays all the information necessary for optimal gaming performance, such as input lag, resolution, FPS (frames per second), HDR (High Dynamic Range), and VRR (Variable Refresh Rate), and also provides quick access to gaming features, options, and preferences. When Game Mode is set to ON or AUTO, press and hold the Play/Pause button on the Samsung Smart remote to open the Game Bar.
1Game Genre: Starting with 2024 TV models, the new AI Auto Game Mode feature will be available, which automatically maps the picture and sound quality to match the genre of the game title when a console is connected. With AI Auto Game mode, the optimal settings for each game will be automatically configured through game title recognition without any additional settings. Both the picture and sound quality will be changed.
2Screen Ratio: Change the aspect screen ratio.
3Minimap Zoom: Change the location and size of the Minimap. Starting with 2024 TV models, the new Minimap Auto Detection feature will be available. By analyzing the frame, Minimap Auto Detection identifies the fixed position on the screen and automatically zooms in on that location when the Minimap is enabled. Minimap Auto Detection uses game screen analysis to detect and select the Minimap.
4Game Motion Plus: Enhance motion smoothness and input lag to optimize fast moving games, such as role playing and adventure games.
- If Game Motion Plus is turned on, then VRR will be disabled.
- If VRR is turned on, then Game Motion Plus will be disabled.
5More Settings: Open the Game Mode Settings menu.
6Virtual Aim Point: Show a virtual aim point in the center of the screen.
7Sound Output: Change the sound output device (TV Speaker, soundbar, Bluetooth headset, etc.).
8Help Guide: View details and instructions about how to use each menu item.
9Current status display
- Input Lag: Shows the Input Lag status for playing games.
- Resolution: Shows the resolution of the game source.
- FPS: Shows the number of frames per second in real time. If VRR is active, the frame rate will change.
- HDR: Shown as ON when an HDR game is running.
- VRR: Shows the corresponding value when FreeSync or VRR is active.
Enjoy Ultrawide GameView on your PC
Follow the instructions below to use Ultrawide GameView on your Samsung PC:
1Hold the Play/Pause button to launch the Game Bar.
2Change the Screen Aspect Ratio of the Game Bar screen to 21:9 or 32:9.
3The first time you change to a 21:9 or 32:9 Screen Aspect Ratio, you should set the PC’s display resolution.
- 21:9: Set the PC's resolution to 2560 x 1080 or 3840 x 1600 (60 Hz/120 Hz */144 Hz **).
- 32:9: Set the PC's resolution to 3840 x 1080 (60 Hz/120 Hz */144 Hz **).
No further setting changes will be required when using a 21:9 or 32:9 Screen Aspect Ratio in the future.
Notes:
- (*) 120 Hz may not be supported depending on the model.
- (**) 144 Hz supported models: QN900D, QN850D, QN800D, S95D, S90D, QN95D, and QN90D (except 98 inch models).
- 32:9 screen ratio is only supported on PC games that support Ultrawide resolution.
4Launch a game that supports Ultrawide resolution.
Adjust the screen position when using Ultrawide GameView
Gamers can move the screen position up or down to match their eye level by using the channel up and down buttons on the Samsung Smart remote.
Troubleshoot screen aspect ratio issues
If you experience any problems when setting up Ultrawide GameView, follow these steps:
1Make sure the game supports Ultrawide resolution (21:9 or 32:9).
2Set the PC’s screen resolution to 21:9 (3840 x 1600 or 2560 x 1080 ) or to 32:9 (3840 x 1080).
Note: After setting the PC’s resolution the first time, you can then set up Ultrawide GameView directly from the Game Bar.
3If the game screen and sound are not normal, exit the game. Then, set up Ultrawide GameView, and launch the game again.
Notes:
- Changing the screen ratio is not supported during gameplay.
- For some games, you may need to match the game resolution with the screen ratio for Ultrawide Game View (select Game settings, and then select Screen ratio).
- To change the screen position, press the Channel Up or Channel Down button.
Use the Minimap Zoom
Access to the in-game Minimap can be crucial for gamers. With the Minimap Zoom function, you can zoom in on a location. You will find below the resolutions supporting the Minimap Zoom function:
- 16:9 Screen Aspect Ratio supported resolutions for Minimap Zoom: 3840 x 2160 (60 Hz/120 Hz).
- 21:9 Screen Aspect Ratio supported resolutions for Minimap Zoom: 3840 x 1600 (60 Hz/120 Hz) and 2560 x 1080 (60 Hz/120 Hz).
- 32:9 Screen Aspect Ratio supported resolutions for Minimap Zoom: 3840 x 1080 (60 Hz/120 Hz).
Notes:
- The refresh rate may not be supported, depending on the model.
- 21:9 and 32:9 Minimap Zoom is only supported when a PC is connected to the Samsung Smart TV and used as a signal source.
1To use the Minimap Zoom function, press and hold the Play/Pause button to launch the Game Bar.
2Select Minimap Zoom and select your desired option:
- Left or right with a 16:9 screen aspect ratio.
- Top or bottom with a 21:9 or 32:9 screen aspect ratio.
3You can move the Minimap Zoom position using the 4-way directional button on the remote. Additionally, the Minimap Auto Detection feature will automatically zoom in on the Minimap’s location using frame analysis.
4You can also select the size of the Minimap Zoom area by pressing the Select button on the remote.
Use the Virtual Aim Point
The Virtual Aim Point feature is designed for first person shooter games. It will give players the ability to view crosshairs so they can pull off the perfect shot.
1Press and hold the Play/Pause button to launch the Game Bar.
2Select Virtual Aim Point to turn it on. Starting with 2024 TV models, there are two colors you can choose from (Red or Green), each with three different pointer shapes.
3If you want to adjust the Virtual Aim Point position, you can use the Edit Position menu.
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