Does PS5 support ultrawide?

Knowing if the PS5 supports ultrawide monitors or not could be the deciding factor on what your next big purchase is.

With the Xbox Series X and PS5 being so powerful, it's easy to assume they can do nearly everything a PC can do. That's not just limited to performance either, but includes wanting to use a top-tier gaming monitor with it.

Given the significant updates that the PS5 has received since its launch too, including an upgradable internal SSD and the option to store PS5 games on high-performance external SSDs, it's clear the console is evolving. These developments might make one ponder not just if, but when the PS5 will embrace ultrawide support. Is it that simple though? Let's find out...

Does PS5 support ultrawide?

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At this stage, no it doesn't, and in the battle between PS5 vs Xbox Series X, you'll find the latter comes up short in this department too.

Between PS5 vs PC too, it also comes up a little short, as there are now some amazing AAA titles that support ultra-wide, such as Red Dead Redemption 2, Forza Motorsport, and Diablo IV.

But that isn't to say that you can't use your PS5 on your ultrawide monitor...

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Can you use a PS5 with an ultrawide monitor?

Yes, you can, just not 'officially' as it were. Since most ultra-wide monitors are QHD, what the PS5 can do is intelligently upscale the image to fit the screen in most cases.

It will likely be upscaling from 1080p, so you may find the image quality is not to your liking, but at the same time, depending on the game it may be just fine for you.

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Will the PS5 get ultrawide support?

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The big question on many people's minds recently is whether we'll see the PS5 get ultrawide support. In our minds, we wouldn't rule it out, but as to when this could happen isn't clear.

It may also make more sense for the PS5 to get 8K support before it gets ultrawide, given that the console is capable, and Sony hasn't unlocked the ability on the console as yet. This will most likely require the resolution to become more mainstream in games and media before it's added though, so who knows?

Ultimately, if you're looking for the best monitor for PS5, we'd suggest leaning away from ultrawide displays at this time, and perhaps even going the whole hog with an HDMI 2.1 monitor instead.