Is 30 FPS Gaming Actually Unplayable?

Episode 11: After looking at Alan Wake 2 recently, we're doing a deep dive episode on whether 30 FPS gaming is "unplayable" or whether it's more just "unenjoyable" or even at times "playable"

CHAPTERS

0:00 - Intro

02:29 - Is 30 FPS Gaming Unplayable?

06:32 - All FPS Rates are Playable, Unplayable is Subjective

16:03 - Type of Input Device Matters

22:10 - Being Sold a 30 FPS Experience is Bad

26:21 - 30 FPS Reduces Visual Quality

38:34 - 30 FPS Might Be Okay When There's No Choice

49:39 - Alan Wake 2 Has No Native TAA Mode

57:47 - Updates From Our Boring Lives

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