Gaming

Best TVs for the PS5 and Xbox Series X

Be ready for the Next Gen consoles

Published

July 1, 2020

With Sony PlayStation finally unveiling what the PS5 looks like, the conversation around the Next Gen consoles has once again gained momentum. For sure, you’re going to buy either the PS5 or the Xbox Series X, but what TV should you get along with it?

One of the key specifications of the next gen consoles is improved graphics quality with support for up to 8K graphics, and 4K graphics at 120Hz refresh rate. It stands to reason that you’ll need a TV that can take advantage of these features.

One key specification to look for in your next-gen console TV companion is HDMI 2.1. HDMI 2.1 enables a host of features that are beneficial for gamers. These include, but are not limited to the following:

4K at 120Hz (vs to 4K@60Hz with HDMI 2.0)
Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) — enables FreeSync and G-SYNC like the ones on gaming monitors for reduced screen tearing.
Up to 10K Resolution
48 Gbps Bandwidth (vs to 18 Gbps with HDMI 2.0)
Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) or ‘Game Mode’

Naturally, every TV that’s listed here has that particular specification. These TVs also have a ‘Game Mode’ that’s supposed to optimize your entire gaming experience.

We haven’t used any of these TVs ourselves, but based on collected opinions from other websites as well friends and colleagues who have tried some of these TVs, these are what we ended up with.

Best Overall — LG B9 OLED Ultra HD 4K TV

While researching this topic, the LG B9 is the specific TV that kept coming up. You have two size options — 55” and 65” and a host of AI features thanks to its A7 processor (Picture, Brightness, Sound, Sound Tuning).

Based on experience (we have an 65” LG TV in the GadgetMatch HQ), WebOS is pretty fluid to use, and LG has taken extra care to make sure cable management is properly handled.

At US$ 1599/ PhP 79,999 it’s actually a pretty sweet deal considering all the high-end features you’re getting.

Best 8K — QLED 8K Q950TS (2020)

If you’re looking towards the future, have some serious cash to burn, and a considerably wide enough space, consider getting this future-ready 8K QLED TV by Samsung.

We’ve talked lengthily about Samsung’s 2019 8K QLED TV. So this is essentially that but with a few improvements, chief of which is the Infinity Screen. This is a bezel-less beauty and one that looks absolutely premium.

This 85” massive TV that should look good as your primary home entertainment hub retails for US$ 12,999.99. Samsung does have other 8K QLED TV options for much less than that which we’ll list later on.

Everything else

Name	Size/s	Price
LG GX 65 inch 4K Smart OLED TV	65”	TBA
LG CX 4K Smart OLED TV	77”, 65”, 55”	TBA
LG NanoCell 8K 75NANO98PNA	75”	TBA
LG C9 OLED55C9PPA	55”, 65”	US$ 2,499 (Special deal US$ 1,499 at time of writing) PhP 142,990 (Special deal PhP 99,990 at time of writing)
LG OLED 4K OLED65E9PPA	65”	US$ 2,199
LG NanoCell 65SM9000PPA	65”	TBA

SAMSUNG

Name	Size/s	Price
Samsung QLED 8K Q800T	65”	N/A
Samsung QLED 8K Q900R	82”, 98”	Starts at PhP 4,990,000
Samsung QLED 8K Q900TS	65”, 75”, 85”	Starts at US$ 5,499.99

SONY

Name	Size/s	Price
Sony Z9G 8K	85”, 98”	Starts at US$ 7,999.99
Sony Z8H 4K	75”, 85”	Starts at US$ 5,999.99
Sony X900H 4K	55”, 65”, 75”, 85”	Starts at US$ 999.99

VIZIO also recently had their 2020 Summer Showcase which listed a bunch of TVs with support for HDMI 2.1. In the Philippines, we were told that XTREME’s S-Series of TVs are all equipped with that feature.

It’s worthwhile to note that whatever UHD TV with HDMI input you have should work fine with the next generation consoles. The ones listed here are just the TVs especially equipped to take advantage of all that next gen goodness.

We’ve reached out to other brands to confirm which of their TVs have HDMI 2.1 so look for this list to be updated once we get their confirmation.

H/T: Premium Builds/ Tom’s Guide/ IGN/ Rtings

Related Topics:LG Samsung Sony VIZIO XTREME

Gaming

Horizon Steel Frontiers is an MMO set in the Horizon universe

The game is built for mobile but will have cross-play gameplay with PC.

Published

November 13, 2025

Luigi Leonardo

A few months ago, Sony sued Tencent for copying design elements from the Horizon series for the latter’s upcoming game, Light of Motiram. Though the game has been relatively silent since the kerfuffle, was Tencent on to something? Today, Sony and a Korean studio named NCSoft have officially announced Horizon Steel Frontiers, an MMO set in the Horizon universe.

It’s not just a simple announcement either. The title now has an official 10-minute video to preview the upcoming title. Right now, the trailer has nothing but cinematics, pre-alpha footage, and developer interviews. However, it’s a clear commitment to bringing the MMO to life.

Both the cinematics and the pre-alpha footage show off the familiar mechanical beasts of the series. The main goal of the title is to team up with other players and take down colossal beasts.

The game is set in the Deathlands, a new region inspired by Arizona and New Mexico. Players will have the entire state to play with. And, instead of Aloy, they can create their own personalized characters.

Horizon Steel Frontiers is built for smartphones. However, Sony and NCSoft are working towards cross-platform gameplay for the PC.

Right now, especially since the released footage is from pre-alpha development, we don’t know when the MMO will launch. However, it does look extremely exciting for fans of the original duology.

Gaming

ViewSonic levels up the holidays with free Steam Wallet codes for gamers

Buy ViewSonic, get Steam Credits

Published

November 13, 2025

GadgetMatch

ViewSonic Gaming is turning up the fun this holiday season with its Bonus Level Steam Wallet Promo. They’re giving gamers in the Philippines up to PhP 500 worth of Steam Wallet codes with every purchase of a participating ViewSonic Gaming monitor.

Running until December 31, 2025, the promo applies to a wide lineup of high-performance gaming monitors, including fan favorites like the VX2479A-HD PRO and XG2737.

Gamers who buy eligible models can redeem:

PhP 250 Steam Wallet Code – for 24-inch and below models (including portable touch models)
PhP 500 Steam Wallet Code – for 27-inch and above models (including OLED and high-res variants)

To claim, buyers simply need to:

Purchase a participating model from any authorized ViewSonic retailer.
Upload a photo of the invoice and product box serial number via the official Google Form.
Wait for verification — the Steam Wallet code will be sent directly to their email.

Full promo details and redemption link are available here: https://www.viewsonic.com/ph/promos/bonus-level-promo

A new model joins the fray

Also launching this season is the VX2425-HD-PRO. It’s now available exclusively online via Shopee and Lazada. Priced at ₱6,499, it features a 24-inch Full HD display, 200Hz refresh rate, SuperClear® VA panel, and HDR10 support — ideal for gamers who want performance on a budget.

The VX2425-HD-PRO is also part of the Bonus Level promo, so every purchase lets gamers claim a free Steam Wallet code.

Gaming

The Steam Frame is the lightest standalone VR headset ever

It can work on its own or wirelessly connected to your PC.

Published

November 13, 2025

Luigi Leonardo

Despite how long the form factor has been out, virtual reality headsets are still too few and too far between. The arguable leader of the segment is the Meta Quest, which carries the unfortunate burden of being a Meta-owned product. Now, Valve, after years of the Index, is launching a new headset called the Steam Frame.

Yes, the Valve Index is pretty much dead in the water. In its stead, the new Steam Frame is now Valve’s headset of choice.

Importantly, the Steam Frame is much lighter than the old Index. Instead of the hefty 809 grams of the original, the new headset weighs only 440 grams. It’s lighter than the PSVR 2 and the Meta Quest 3. Also, you don’t need to hook it up to a PC.

Naturally, that begs the question: How exactly do you play games on it? First, you can install it directly into the Frame (which offers up to 1TB of storage) or via a microSD card. Since the Frame runs on SteamOS, it’s easy to play natively.

Alternatively, the Steam Frame also features game streaming. Much like how Steam handles multiple platforms, you can stream your game wirelessly using a 6GHz connection, significantly reducing latency.

The headset itself comes with two 2160 x 2160 screens, capable of up to 144Hz refresh rate. It has foveated streaming, which focuses all the resolution on that’s directly in front of you.

Inside, the headset has the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset with 16GB of RAM.

Much like the Steam Machine, Valve has not announced a launch date or a price for the headset yet. However, it’s confirmed to launch in early 2026.