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Disney Plus only 1080p on PS5? 4k HDR on XSX?
- Thread starter Yankee Ruin X
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You can gain achievements from some of the entertainment apps: https://www.xboxachievements.com/game/netflix/achievements/
Yup, same here, it's noticably slower when I'm using the native apps, so I always prefer using the console versions.
Sometimes I do to listen to the show through the headphones connected to the controller.
It comes in handy next to a sleeping wife or when the kids are studying / recording for school.
Wait, 720p on most browsers? Does it go to 1080p on some browsers? This is the reason I don't use Disney+ on my laptop, which is my preferred method of watching stuff. I've searched around multiple times and can't find any way to get 1080p on it. I did read some people saying 1080p works on Edge, but it doesn't seem to work for me, possibly because Edge is now Chromium based. I even tried Internet Explorer as a last resort and it didn't work there either.
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Ok thanks for the answers so seems the PS5 Disney Plus app doesn't support 4k for whatever reason, will just stick to the XSX version which does support 4k HDR.
A lot of people asking why I am using console apps and not built in apps.
1 - My display device is a 4k projector with a 120" screen, not a smart Tv/device it's only purpose is too produce a huge 4k image.
2 - I already got the media remote for PS5 and it has dedicated buttons to open apps I use Netflix/YouTube/Disney Plus etc so it's handy.
3 - My devices go through my AV receiver for sound and my cable connecting to the projector is a one way fibre optic HDMI due to the length it needs to be to pass 4k/60 hdr to the projector.
A lot of people asking why I am using console apps and not built in apps.
1 - My display device is a 4k projector with a 120" screen, not a smart Tv/device it's only purpose is too produce a huge 4k image.
2 - I already got the media remote for PS5 and it has dedicated buttons to open apps I use Netflix/YouTube/Disney Plus etc so it's handy.
3 - My devices go through my AV receiver for sound and my cable connecting to the projector is a one way fibre optic HDMI due to the length it needs to be to pass 4k/60 hdr to the projector.
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Yeah I thought there was something up with my connection
My Panasonic TV doesn't have a Disney+ app and the console apps will get better long-term support.
I've got everything directly wired through my reciever, so it's much better to use something that goes through that.
Repeating myself from every other, what I consider ignorant "why would anyone use..." posts. I have 2 LG OLEDs a B7 and CX and even THOSE don't support the exact same apps...and yet another set of apps on my x900e. When the Disney+ first hit LG it didn't even support Atmos. Using vudu from built-in Sony app is miserable in terms of both layout and speed (at least my LGs have the same layout as the Xbox). I get a consistent and fast experience from the Xbox apps, I can actually navigate faster with a controller than with my magic remote but all things being equal I don't have a problem with the LG apps or magic remote. I literally hate the Sony remote with the x900e and the apps on that tv are horribly slow and lagging.
For anyone who is still asking:
I avoid TV apps because my 4k set has motion smoothing that can't be turned off, but it gets suspended or something when I run PS5 streaming apps.
I avoid TV apps because my 4k set has motion smoothing that can't be turned off, but it gets suspended or something when I run PS5 streaming apps.
I'm going to guess from
Some of the replies here that LG & Samsung don't use Android TV or have a storefront you download apps from?
Because your smart TV isn't locked to the ore-installed apps. At least my last LG & current Bravia aren't.
Some of the replies here that LG & Samsung don't use Android TV or have a storefront you download apps from?
Because your smart TV isn't locked to the ore-installed apps. At least my last LG & current Bravia aren't.
Sound would be sent to the receiver from the TV via arc. I use Netflix, YouTube TV and Disney Plus this way on my C8, works great.
Along with the other arguments already posted, TV manufacturers don't support the apps for very long so they end up missing new features, having bugs, or having security flaws.
That last point is a really big deal, and it's why I don't use any smart features on TVs.
Disney+ on PS5 is using the PS4 version of the app. Having said that, I'm surprised it's not 4k/HDR on PS4 Pro.
For me, I use the Amazon FireTV 4k Stick, nice and small and it gets me all the services I want with a good interface, and a simplified remote with voice support.
For me, I use the Amazon FireTV 4k Stick, nice and small and it gets me all the services I want with a good interface, and a simplified remote with voice support.
I have a CX Oled, my experience is that the apps on consoles are better. I use the PS5 apps more than the Series X mainly because late at night I use the Pulse headset so I don't wake up my wife and kids.
Thats really strange.
Does the headphone use Bluetooth? You might be able to connect it to the tv.
It uses a dongle.
I've never used the PS4 apps, I used an old nVidia Shield.
But on PS5 and Series X at least Netflix and Amazon Prime work as good as the CX apps.
Funny enough, my son was asking if apps had achievements last night so I said yeah and I was looking to show him but they've completely wiped any trace of this ever being a thing from the latest Xbox UI.
Hmmm but let me bump this here as I'm investigating on the matter and talking to Disney.
In terms of Xbox (both One and Series family), as far as I know it doesn't support Dolby Atmos on the Disney+ app. You get Atmos signal on your receiver because, I'm guessing, you have your console set to output that format "as a container" by default. I'd love to be able, for this apps, to tell the Xbox to just pass whatever through without needing to stick with DD, Atmos, or DTS as the console's fixed format, as it's definitely misleading. EDIT: You do get Atmos via Xbox, my bad.
And yeah there are many reasons why users without TV boxes/players would rather use their consoles. TV's aren't usually as smooth (for example my 2017 Sony X900E), and if you want to return Atmos you need eARC, which is only available on more modern TV's. So yeah, there are many reasons other than the given above.
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Tv apps tend to crash in my own experience. Sometimes deleting the app and reinstalling it doesn't even work because it won't load.
I've asked Disney+ Support Germany about this and they told me an update is in the works. That's all folks :p
I just don't get why they're releasing a PS4/5 app in 2020/2021 without 4K/HDR support with all the competition which is delivering just that for ages. This is embarrassing for a company like Disney.
I just don't get why they're releasing a PS4/5 app in 2020/2021 without 4K/HDR support with all the competition which is delivering just that for ages. This is embarrassing for a company like Disney.
Hopefully soon with the Star update to the catalogue. The PS5 will be my only way to watch Disney+ on my TV in the foreseeable future.
Don't use the PS5 for streaming , it uses something like 12x the energy to do to than a little box. You can literally get an Apple TV for free by saving the money it will use in energy
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PS5 consumes 12x more energy than Apple TV during video streaming
Xbox Series X is bad, PS5 is worse
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Yeah it's really frustrating, it was the same for the PS4 pro.
Once I got my LG C9 and realised the problem, I simply started using the media apps on there as they all work great but for those who don't have TV apps available it's a real pain as you would expect consoles to be the best since they are one of the biggest drivers for home media app use.
Once I got my LG C9 and realised the problem, I simply started using the media apps on there as they all work great but for those who don't have TV apps available it's a real pain as you would expect consoles to be the best since they are one of the biggest drivers for home media app use.
Yankee Ruin X My setup is similar to yours (4K projector, Atmos receiver, using long fiber HDMI, etc.).
To make a long story short, both the XSX and PS5 are less than ideal for streaming video content to our projectors. I did some research, and found that better devices are the Apple TV and Nvidia Shield, as these both offer frame rate matching which IMO is far more important with a projector. I purchased a new Shield Pro for my setup, and it solved all of the issues I was having with the PS5 and XSX. I no longer use these for video content of any kind, as I also found that their UHD players are lacking (another story entirely).
To make a long story short, both the XSX and PS5 are less than ideal for streaming video content to our projectors. I did some research, and found that better devices are the Apple TV and Nvidia Shield, as these both offer frame rate matching which IMO is far more important with a projector. I purchased a new Shield Pro for my setup, and it solved all of the issues I was having with the PS5 and XSX. I no longer use these for video content of any kind, as I also found that their UHD players are lacking (another story entirely).
You think that's bad? There's no way to stream above 720p on PC. At all. (Not that I'm trying to make it a competition or anything :P) There is no Windows app, and because of DRM or whatever no browser will let you go above 720p. I've messaged their support on Twitter asking them to pass it up the chain if possible that there needs to either be a dedicated Windows app or allow streaming above 720p through browsers, and also put it in the suggestions part of the website.
The fact that Disney+ released a year and a half ago without these already is bad enough, but for it still to be like that in 2021 is ridiculous.
Was this actually just fixed? it looked like disney plus took a patch on PS5 but I can't find info about it online.
I tried to figure it out and had no luck, I'm quite certain the settings in the app only let you select hd and now it says up to 4k, but the HDR wrapper only further confuses things. I thought HDR used to be off entirely when using the app and now it appears to be on for everything.
I tried to figure it out and had no luck, I'm quite certain the settings in the app only let you select hd and now it says up to 4k, but the HDR wrapper only further confuses things. I thought HDR used to be off entirely when using the app and now it appears to be on for everything.
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The patch is to prepare for the rollout of Disney Star on the 23th of february in non US territory I assume. The app was also updated on mobile yesterday.
They patch the app like every three days. It seems every time I turn my system on there's an update for it. I wouldn't hold my breath for any meaningful patch notes, I assume people here on the forums will be shouting it to the heavens when they finally add 4K/HDR support.
Yeah, this is simply not true. My Series X puts out much better quality HDR than my TV (Q70T 2021)
Disney Plus 3.01 Patch Update Finally Brings 4K To PS4, PS5 Users - PlayStation Universe
The Disney Plus update 3.01 has finally brought 4K support to the app on PS5 and PS4! Now you can experience shows above 1080p.
www.psu.com
A lot of people me included have TVs older than 3 years.
the only app I got on my 'old' Sony TV is Netflix.🤷🏻♂️
I have an AppleTV 4K because I use IPTV.
Would have used my console if I didn't have it.
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Well I see the PS5 app has been updated, good news.
This is just using reddit as the source, which I think is wrong unfortunately.Disney Plus 3.01 Patch Update Finally Brings 4K To PS4, PS5 Users - PlayStation Universe
The Disney Plus update 3.01 has finally brought 4K support to the app on PS5 and PS4! Now you can experience shows above 1080p.www.psu.com
Yeah I think the ks8000 is a pretty popular TV here, which is what I have as well, and it doesn't support 4k/HDR with Disney +.
Huh, today I learned that most TV apps are better than console apps. Never would have guessed.
Although I wonder if that's the same for my TV, since it's more on the budget side (Hisense). Will have to try it out later.
Although I wonder if that's the same for my TV, since it's more on the budget side (Hisense). Will have to try it out later.
Also, my KS TV refuses to connect to the internet altogether for some reason so it's a complete wash.
The skepticism around using a console app is interesting, I didn't even know this was a thing.
- use console with headphones to controller
- console has ethernet, tv doesn't
- console wifi performance better than tv
- tv doesn't have built in app for every service
- use console with headphones to controller
- console has ethernet, tv doesn't
- console wifi performance better than tv
- tv doesn't have built in app for every service
The fact he apps Disney+ and HBO max are ps4 apps on on ps5 and PS5 still doesn't have native apps for these two are ridiculous.