Since HDR has become more common in mid- and even low-end HDTVs, more folks will be able to make use of the feature this console generation. It’s a hard thing to describe, honestly, but supposedly it’s an easy thing to see if you have the right TV. Basically, HDR increases the range of contrast and color on compatible televisions and monitors. Here’s a quick refresher on how HDR works, because surely I’m not alone in doubting its benefit.
It felt like when I look at a Magic Eye, and everybody else sees a beautiful picture of a boat and I just see a bunch of fuzz. Until this month, I had lost faith in the value of HDR in video games.