I’ve noticed a bit of lag on my inputs when using the dock and a ps5 controller so far. It wasn’t bad, but it was noticeable. Maybe a tenth of a second or so?
Probably your monitor or tv. There should be no additional lag from the Decks perspective when using an external display. Plus you are using an external controller. Is it Bluetooth? That could explain the lag, in addition to your output screen.
I did use it with the TV on Port 1, HDMI cable. I don’t understand where the lag would come from.
Just to be clear I was thinking the lag was between the PS5 controller and the deck. I also have nothing to base that on or detailed knowledge of what to expect.
Could be the wireless PS5 controller connection, definitely. It could be introduced by the TV too, most TVs do a bit of post processing. Most TVs also have a game mode that disables most or all of the post processing to reduce the input lag.
Well your tv could still have lag. You can test it by playing games without external screen, but using your PS5 controller. Then you do the same with the TV and see if there is additional lag. It could be, I am not saying it is from the tv. And maybe additionally the PS5 controller over Bluetooth adds lag too. Especially if you are not close to the system and some other stuff in the house may interfere. And if its the controller, then either it is from the controller itself or the Steam Decks Bluetooth module is not good.
I’m just brainstorming here, never looked this up online where others did “scientific” tests.
I’ve noticed a bit of lag on my inputs when using the dock and a ps5 controller so far. It wasn’t bad, but it was noticeable. Maybe a tenth of a second or so?
Probably your monitor or tv. There should be no additional lag from the Decks perspective when using an external display. Plus you are using an external controller. Is it Bluetooth? That could explain the lag, in addition to your output screen.
I did use it with the TV on Port 1, HDMI cable. I don’t understand where the lag would come from.
Just to be clear I was thinking the lag was between the PS5 controller and the deck. I also have nothing to base that on or detailed knowledge of what to expect.
Could be the wireless PS5 controller connection, definitely. It could be introduced by the TV too, most TVs do a bit of post processing. Most TVs also have a game mode that disables most or all of the post processing to reduce the input lag.
I thought I had that stuff turned off on the TV, but I’ll double check. Thanks for the ideas!
Well your tv could still have lag. You can test it by playing games without external screen, but using your PS5 controller. Then you do the same with the TV and see if there is additional lag. It could be, I am not saying it is from the tv. And maybe additionally the PS5 controller over Bluetooth adds lag too. Especially if you are not close to the system and some other stuff in the house may interfere. And if its the controller, then either it is from the controller itself or the Steam Decks Bluetooth module is not good.
I’m just brainstorming here, never looked this up online where others did “scientific” tests.
Thanks for the ideas, I’ll give them a go tonight!
Some TVs have a “gaming mode” that must be enabled to avoid laggy inputs when playing games.
I’ll try that. I just thought it was for the color of the screen (only thing that seemed to change). Thanks!