LG Working on Firmware Patch to Fix Lag Issue Seen by Gamers on HDR TVs

LG engineers are working on a firmware patch to address a lag issue experienced by customers playing high-dynamic-range games on LG TVs, a spokeswoman told us Wednesday. The TV maker also is working on a solution for 2017 LG TV models that may include the option of an HDR gaming mode, she said. The spokeswoman didn’t provide an estimated date for firmware availability but said LG is committed to resolving the issue “as quickly as possible.” Gamers signed petitions online urging LG to address gaming support by adding an HDR+ game mode setting for displays through a firmware update. “Loyal OLED owners, who have spent thousands of dollars on their top-of-the-line TVs, request that LG address this issue as other competitors, such as Samsung and Sony, have already addressed this with firmware updates for their TVs,” said a petition on Change.org that had 2,639 signatures Wednesday. “For even the casual gamer, input lag in regular HDR mode is very high in the 60-70ms range,” said the petition, which said a fix will allow gamers “of all types to experience lower input lag while playing HDR videogames.”