Most games dont actually need to be played at Ultra settings to look good. They dont even need it to look great. To prove it, I turned down the settings in a bunch of great-looking games to see how much difference it really makes. Not only did I find it hard to spot any obvious visual difference in most of the games I tested, but performance went up dramatically and the smoother framerates were well worth the minimal sacrifice.
Ultra Graphics Settings Are a Scam: Why High Is Good Enough, if Not Better, for Most Players
IGN - 22 Aug 2026 14:45
Most games dont actually need to be played at Ultra settings to look good. They dont even need it to look great. To prove it, I turned down the settings in a bunch of great-looking games to see how much difference it really makes. Not only did I find it hard to spot any obvious visual difference in most of the games I tested, but performance went up dramatically and the smoother framerates were well worth the minimal sacrifice.
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