Using the Xbox button, one can check if their TV supports Dolby Vision by going to Settings, then to General and then TV and display options. Check the 4K TV details option to learn more. To enable it on Xbox Series X/S, go to the TV and display options, then Video Modes and select Dolby Vision for Gaming. Microsoft recommends automatic low-latency mode (ALLM) while playing.

Dolby Vision looks to provide increased brightness, color, contrast and more to increase immersion and offer the best picture quality possible. It supports DirectX Raytracing, Variable Refresh Rate and up to 120 FPS, though this again depends on one’s TV. Check out the video below to see how games running in Dolby Vision compare to Standard HDR.

Microsoft has launched a Dolby Vision test for users that are part of its Insider program. Users that are part of the Insider Program’s Alpha Ring can participate in the test now, with functionality rolling out for the rest of the program later this week.

“When you play in Dolby Vision, you unlock the most realistic and lifelike visuals the game has to offer, with brightness, contrast, color, and depth that goes beyond even traditional HDR games,” Dolby claims. The company says that Dolby Vision offers 40 times brighter highlights and supports up to 12-bit color depth on compatible TVs.

According to Forbes, Dolby is “working closely with TV manufacturers to make Dolby Vision for gaming as seamless and automatic for as many TVs as possible” when Dolby Vision is available for all Xbox Series X|S users. Dolby also plans to announce which games are making the most of the feature and incorporating it directly into their game engines.

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A much-requested feature over the years, Microsoft is finally making plans to add Dolby Vision support to its Xbox One series. The feature is currently with Xbox Insiders as part of the upcoming System Update 1810. It will only be added to the Xbox One S and Xbox One X though.

Dolby Vision will be a strong upgrade over the current HDR10 format, providing 12-bit colour depth support. Once it lands for the above consoles, they will be the only devices, along with Apple TV 4K and Google Chromecast, to support Dolby Vision. Neither the PlayStation 4 nor the PS4 Pro have full support for Dolby Vision yet.

Though Netflix will support Dolby Vision on Xbox One S/X, Microsoft hasn’t laid bare its full plans for the format just yet. So if you’re wondering whether Blu-rays are supported, we’ll have to wait to find out. Other features coming in the next system update include Avatars on the dashboard, the Search function expanding to showcase games you own (along with those part of EA Access and Game Pass) and more.