Controller Calibration

[MetsRampage]

I see there is an option to calibrate your controller but it is locked. Is there a way to unlock it and does it help reduce the input lag?

[Strings74]

Re: Controller Calibration

I see there is an option to calibrate your controller but it is locked. Is there a way to unlock it and does it help reduce the input lag?

Also curious about this.

[Heroesandvillains]

Re: Controller Calibration

I just tried googling it and...

I have no idea what it's even supposed to do! It could be a myriad of things.

[duc748s]

Re: Controller Calibration

That option was for calibrating the motion control portion (PS Move and controller motion portions), as far as I know it's not supported on the PS4 at the moment but is still on PS3

[Strings74]

Re: Controller Calibration

That option was for calibrating the motion control portion (PS Move and controller motion portions), as far as I know it's not supported on the PS4 at the moment but is still on PS3

That's my guess as well, but I was really hoping for a calibration feature as my TV still has just the smallest amount of input lag even after adjusting the game mode etc.

It's just enough to make me go to opposite field on the majority of hits. I've tried compensating with the Timing and Stride Timing sliders. It's ok, but a true Rock Band / Guitar Hero esque calibration feature is desperately needed, imho.

[Turbojugend]

Re: Controller Calibration

If your set has a Game Mode, that may be as close as you're going to get. My doesn't, so I had to manually disable all of the TV's post-processing filters (noise reduction, etc.). This reduced my lag from unplayable (seriously, forget about Pulse Pitching) to unnoticeable.

Just throwing this out there for anyone who it may help.

[ShaBoomer]

Re: Controller Calibration

That's my guess as well, but I was really hoping for a calibration feature as my TV still has just the smallest amount of input lag even after adjusting the game mode etc.

It's just enough to make me go to opposite field on the majority of hits. I've tried compensating with the Timing and Stride Timing sliders. It's ok, but a true Rock Band / Guitar Hero esque calibration feature is desperately needed, imho.

I doubt it's input lag. It's more likely "output" lag, or lag between the PS4 and your TV.

What brand/model tv are you playing on? There might be more settings you can change/disable to remove lag. I have a 65" Sony Bravia that has a ton of image enhancers/processors that caused a bit of lag with shooter games. Turning them down or off fixed it. Never had a lag issue with The Show.

Also, what kind of HDMI cable are you using (1.3a/b, 1.4a/b, or 2.0)? You should be using at least a 1.4b cable. If you're using the cable that came with the ps4 it's probably sufficient, but it was too long for my setup and I replaced it with a 2' cable so I guess I can't say for sure.

Don't confuse this with me meaning you need an expensive cable though. Contrary to popular belief, there is almost no technical difference between a $5 cable and $200 cable. Sure, there's a difference in build quality and durability but that's it.

The key to a good HDMI cable is that it's the correct length, and is not bundled, wrapped, or folded over itself. You should try and use a cable that is as short as possible, and if it's longer than it needs to be it should be laid out flat and it should never overlap itself of any other HDMI cable. This will eliminate any kind of interference or signal leaching.