If you're rocking a PlayStation 4 Pro and a 4K TV, you'll now be able to enjoy the BBC's 4K UHD content. The console's iPlayer app has just been updated to support a 4K mode.
Bringing the app up to version 2.0, it outputs at 3840x2160, with the BBC UHD logo sat in the top right corner of the display. At present it's only a live service, so there's no option to start a show from the beginning if you've missed the start.
The launch comes just a few days into the 2018 World Cup finals, with England's campaign kick-off against Tunisia among the first to be available on the new and improved app.
UHD woes
However, it hasn't been all plain sailing for the BBC's 4K content roll out. Many viewers complained of an intermittent or poor service during the first few available 4K games.
While the BBC is showing all of its 29 games in 4K, there's a limit on the number of people who can tune in at once as the BBC stress-tests its new service.
As well as buffering and audio issues, some viewers complained of a lack of contrast and brightness in the image produced. At least one member of the TechRadar team missed out on Harry Kane's first goal in the England vs Tunisia match as a result of a dropped stream, with a few seconds delay over the HD service regardless. Those looking to get the most up to date playback may want to look elsewhere.
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