Why choosingpicking a mode is a game-by-game decision
As was always going to be the case, there are PS5 Pro enhanced games like Alan Wake 2, and even first-party titles like Spider-Man, that still offer fidelity and performance modes. This begs the question - which mode should you choose?
Some gamers swear by performance modes as 30fps is apparently unplayable. Others claim they can't see a difference between 30fps and 60fps, so will always choose fidelity. They're both wrong. The correct answer is when choosing between fidelity and performance, it depends entirely on that specific game and individual player.
To prove it, here's 50+ factors to consider before settling on a mode. After all, what's the point in choosing fidelity mode in a cinematic game like The Last of Us if it's played in a brightly lit room on a small 1080p LCD monitor? Why prioritize a performance mode in a slow-paced game that drops to sub-HD resolutions to achieve 60fps?
It's all about context! And these factors will help you make a more informed choice on the mode to pick for each game.