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Delve into Game Worlds with BenQ Gaming Projectors

Dive into the World with BenQ Gaming Projectors

Achieve Great Game Mode Color

BenQ gaming projectors with CinematicColor technology arrive calibrated out of the box to best depict game visuals as designers intended. To further help you get the most detail and the finest color in your games, we have tips and advice you should check out. You’ll enjoy picture quality that really pops. Take a look at the following Q & A, where you’ll find out which settings are most important for best color and image quality, and learn to make the most of your big screen gaming action. 

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BenQ SettingXchange

Download expert projector image settings for top games and experience gameplay through the eyes of pros thanks to ready-made celebrity profiles. Share your projector image settings with fellow gamers to help them level their experiences, or import theirs. Experiment and find your best profile with this intuitive utility!

Applicable models: X3100i、X500i、X300G

God of War Ragnarök

Model Console Picture Mode Game Mode Details Adjustment Fast Mode Brightness Contrast Wide Color Gamut HDR Brightness
Model
X3000i
Console
PS5
Picture Mode
HDR Game
Game Mode
RPG
Details Adjustment
Off
Fast Mode
On
Brightness
50
Contrast
50
Wide Color Gamut

Off

HDR Brightness

1

Model
TK700STi
Console
PS5
Picture Mode
HDR Game
Game Mode
RPG
Details Adjustment
 
Fast Mode
 
Brightness
 
Contrast
 
Wide Color Gamut
 
HDR Brightness
1

Elden Ring

Model Console Picture Mode Game Mode Details Adjustment Fast Mode Brightness Contrast Wide Color Gamut HDR Brightness
Model
X3000i
Console
PS5
Picture Mode
HDR Game
Game Mode
RPG
Details Adjustment
Off
Fast Mode
On
Brightness
50
Contrast
50
Wide Color Gamut

Off

HDR Brightness

1

More Tips: Color Management > R Saturation: 225

Horizon Forbidden West

Model Console Picture Mode Game Mode Details Adjustment Fast Mode Brightness Contrast Wide Color Gamut HDR Brightness
Model
X3000i
Console
PS5
Picture Mode
HDR Game
Game Mode
RPG
Details Adjustment
Off
Fast Mode
On
Brightness
50
Contrast
50
Wide Color Gamut

Off

HDR Brightness

0

Stray

Model Console Picture Mode Game Mode Details Adjustment Fast Mode Brightness Contrast Wide Color Gamut HDR Brightness
Model
X3000i
Console
PS5
Picture Mode
HDR Game
Game Mode
RPG
Details Adjustment
Off
Fast Mode
On
Brightness
49
Contrast
50
Wide Color Gamut

Off

HDR Brightness

1

More Tips: Color Temperature Tuning > B Gain: 95

A Plague Tale: Requiem

Model Console Picture Mode Game Mode Details Adjustment Fast Mode Brightness Contrast Wide Color Gamut HDR Brightness
Model
X3000i
Console
PS5
Picture Mode
HDR Game
Game Mode
RPG
Details Adjustment
Low
Fast Mode
On
Brightness
47
Contrast
50
Wide Color Gamut

Off

HDR Brightness

0

Gotham Knights

Model Console Picture Mode Game Mode Details Adjustment Fast Mode Brightness Contrast Wide Color Gamut HDR Brightness
Model
X3000i
Console
XBOX
Picture Mode
HDR Game
Game Mode
RPG
Details Adjustment
Off
Fast Mode
On
Brightness
52
Contrast
50
Wide Color Gamut

Off

HDR Brightness

1

The Last of Us Part I

Model Console Picture Mode Game Mode Details Adjustment Fast Mode Brightness Contrast Wide Color Gamut HDR Brightness
Model
X3000i
Console
PS5
Picture Mode
SPG
Game Mode
HDR Game
Details Adjustment
Low
Fast Mode
On
Brightness
48
Contrast
50
Wide Color Gamut

Off

HDR Brightness

0

Spider-Man: Miles Morales

Model Console Picture Mode Game Mode Details Adjustment Fast Mode Brightness Contrast Wide Color Gamut HDR Brightness
Model
X3000i
Console
PS5
Picture Mode
HDR Game
Game Mode
RPG
Details Adjustment
Off
Fast Mode
On
Brightness
50
Contrast
50
Wide Color Gamut

Off

HDR Brightness

1

More Tips: Color Management > Red Saturation: 212, Blue Saturation: 205

FIFA 23

Model Console Picture Mode Game Mode Details Adjustment Fast Mode Brightness Contrast Wide Color Gamut HDR Brightness
Model
X3000i
Console
PS5
Picture Mode
HDR Game
Game Mode
SPG
Details Adjustment
Off
Fast Mode
On
Brightness
50
Contrast
50
Wide Color Gamut
Off
HDR Brightness
1

NBA 2K23

Model Console Picture Mode Game Mode Details Adjustment Fast Mode Brightness Contrast Wide Color Gamut HDR Brightness
Model
X3000i
Console
PS5
Picture Mode
HDR Game
Game Mode
FPS
Details Adjustment
Low
Fast Mode
On
Brightness
48
Contrast
50
Wide Color Gamut

Off

HDR Brightness

1

More Tips: Color Management > Yellow Hue: 170

NBA 2K21

Model Console Picture Mode Game Mode Details Adjustment Fast Mode Brightness Contrast Wide Color Gamut HDR Brightness
Model
X3000i
Console
PS5
Picture Mode
HDR Game
Game Mode
SPG
Details Adjustment
Off
Fast Mode
On
Brightness
50
Contrast
50
Wide Color Gamut

Off

HDR Brightness

1

More Tips: Color Management > Y Hue: 175

Overwatch 2

Model Console Picture Mode Game Mode Details Adjustment Fast Mode Brightness Contrast Wide Color Gamut HDR Brightness
Model
X3000i
Console
PS5
Picture Mode
HDR Game
Game Mode
FPS
Details Adjustment
Low
Fast Mode
On
Brightness
48
Contrast
50
Wide Color Gamut

Off

HDR Brightness

-1

Dying Light 2 Stay Human

Model Console Picture Mode Game Mode Details Adjustment Fast Mode Brightness Contrast Wide Color Gamut HDR Brightness
Model
X3000i
Console
PS5
Picture Mode
HDR Game
Game Mode
RPG
Details Adjustment
Off
Fast Mode
On
Brightness
53
Contrast
50
Wide Color Gamut

Off

HDR Brightness

1

Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War

Model Console Picture Mode Game Mode Details Adjustment Fast Mode Brightness Contrast Wide Color Gamut HDR Brightness
Model
X3000i
Console
PS5
Picture Mode
HDR Game
Game Mode
FPS
Details Adjustment
Low
Fast Mode
On
Brightness
49
Contrast
50
Wide Color Gamut

Off

HDR Brightness

0

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II

Model Console Picture Mode Game Mode Details Adjustment Fast Mode Brightness Contrast Wide Color Gamut HDR Brightness
Model
X3000i
Console
PS5
Picture Mode
HDR Game
Game Mode
FPS
Details Adjustment
Low
Fast Mode
On
Brightness
49
Contrast
50
Wide Color Gamut

Off

HDR Brightness

1

Halo Infinite

Model Console Picture Mode Game Mode Details Adjustment Fast Mode Brightness Contrast Wide Color Gamut HDR Brightness
Model
X3000i
Console
XBOX
Picture Mode
Game
Game Mode
FPS
Details Adjustment
Low
Fast Mode
On
Brightness
49
Contrast
50
Wide Color Gamut

Off

HDR Brightness

NA

More Tips: Color Management > Red Saturation: 200

Battlefield 2042

Model Console Picture Mode Game Mode Details Adjustment Fast Mode Brightness Contrast Wide Color Gamut HDR Brightness
Model
X3000i
Console
PS5
Picture Mode
HDR Game
Game Mode
FPS
Details Adjustment
Low
Fast Mode
On
Brightness
49
Contrast
50
Wide Color Gamut
Off
HDR Brightness
1

APEX Legends

Model Console Picture Mode Game Mode Details Adjustment Fast Mode Brightness Contrast Wide Color Gamut HDR Brightness
Model
X3000i
Console
PS5
Picture Mode
HDR Game
Game Mode
FPS
Details Adjustment
Low
Fast Mode
On
Brightness
48
Contrast
50
Wide Color Gamut

Off

HDR Brightness

1

Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six

Model Console Picture Mode Game Mode Details Adjustment Fast Mode Brightness Contrast Wide Color Gamut HDR Brightness
Model
X3000i
Console
PS5
Picture Mode
Game
Game Mode
FPS
Details Adjustment
High
Fast Mode
On
Brightness
49
Contrast
50
Wide Color Gamut
Off
HDR Brightness
NA

War Thunder

Model Console Picture Mode Game Mode Details Adjustment Fast Mode Brightness Contrast Wide Color Gamut HDR Brightness
Model
X3000i
Console
PS5
Picture Mode
HDR Game
Game Mode
RPG
Details Adjustment
Off
Fast Mode
On
Brightness
50
Contrast
50
Wide Color Gamut

Off

HDR Brightness

0

Cyberpunk 2077

Model Console Picture Mode Game Mode Details Adjustment Fast Mode Brightness Contrast Wide Color Gamut HDR Brightness
Model
X3000i
Console
PS5
Picture Mode
HDR Game
Game Mode
RPG
Details Adjustment
Off
Fast Mode
On
Brightness
49
Contrast
54
Wide Color Gamut
Off
HDR Brightness
2

Forspoken

Model Console Picture Mode Game Mode Details Adjustment Fast Mode Brightness Contrast Wide Color Gamut HDR Brightness
Model
X3000i
Console
PS5
Picture Mode
HDR Game
Game Mode
RPG
Details Adjustment
Off
Fast Mode
On
Brightness
51
Contrast
50
Wide Color Gamut
Off
HDR Brightness
1

More Tips: Color Management > Yellow Hue 160

Hogwarts Legacy

Model Console Picture Mode Game Mode Details Adjustment Fast Mode Brightness Contrast Wide Color Gamut HDR Brightness
Model
X3000i
Console
PS5
Picture Mode
HDR Game
Game Mode
RPG
Details Adjustment
Off
Fast Mode
On
Brightness
49
Contrast
50
Wide Color Gamut
Off
HDR Brightness
1

More Tips: Color Management > Red Gain 230, Green Gain 230, Yellow Hue 185

Resident Evil 4

Model Console Picture Mode Game Mode Details Adjustment Fast Mode Brightness Contrast Wide Color Gamut HDR Brightness
Model
X3000i
Console
PS5
Picture Mode
HDR Game
Game Mode
RPG
Details Adjustment
Low
Fast Mode
On
Brightness
48
Contrast
50
Wide Color Gamut
Off
HDR Brightness
0

More Tips: Color Management > Yellow Hue 155

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor

Model Console Picture Mode Game Mode Details Adjustment Fast Mode Brightness Contrast Wide Color Gamut HDR Brightness
Model
X3000i
Console
PS5
Picture Mode
HDR Game
Game Mode
RPG
Details Adjustment
Off
Fast Mode
On
Brightness
51
Contrast
50
Wide Color Gamut
Off
HDR Brightness
1

More Tips: Color Management > Yellow Hue 160

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

Model Console Picture Mode Game Mode Details Adjustment Fast Mode Brightness Contrast Wide Color Gamut HDR Brightness
Model
X3000i
Console
Switch
Picture Mode
HDR Game
Game Mode
RPG
Details Adjustment
Off
Fast Mode
On
Brightness
49
Contrast
53
Wide Color Gamut
Off
HDR Brightness
NA

More Tips: Color Management > Yellow Hue 120

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DIABLO 4

Model Console Picture Mode Game Mode Details Adjustment Fast Mode Brightness Contrast Wide Color Gamut HDR Brightness
Model
X3100i
Console
PS5
Picture Mode
HDR-RPG
Game Mode
N/A
Details Adjustment
Off
Fast Mode
On
Brightness
48
Contrast
50
Wide Color Gamut
Off
HDR Brightness
1
Model
X3000i
Console
PS5
Picture Mode
HDR Game
Game Mode
RPG
Details Adjustment
Off
Fast Mode
On
Brightness
52
Contrast
52
Wide Color Gamut
Off
HDR Brightness
2

[X3100i] More Tips: Sharpness 10, Color Management >Red Saturation 204, Yellow Hue 185

[X3000i] More Tips: Sharpness 12, Color Management >Red Saturation 210, Yellow Hue170

SettingXchange Configuration File:

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Final Fantasy 16

Model Console Picture Mode Game Mode Details Adjustment Fast Mode Brightness Contrast Wide Color Gamut HDR Brightness
Model
X3000i
Console
PS5
Picture Mode
HDR Game
Game Mode
RPG
Details Adjustment
Off
Fast Mode
On
Brightness
 49
Contrast
50
Wide Color Gamut
Off
HDR Brightness
2

More Tips: Sharpness 12, Color Management >Red Saturation 205, Yellow Hue165, Yellow Saturation 225, Yellow Gain 225

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Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon

Model Console Picture Mode Game Mode Details Adjustment Fast Mode Brightness Contrast Wide Color Gamut HDR Brightness
Model
X3100i
Console
PS5
Picture Mode
HDR-FPS
Game Mode
N/A
Details Adjustment
Low
Fast Mode
On
Brightness
48
Contrast
53
Wide Color Gamut
Off
HDR Brightness
1
Model
X3000i
Console
PS5
Picture Mode
HDR Game
Game Mode
FPS
Details Adjustment
Low
Fast Mode
On
Brightness
48
Contrast
50
Wide Color Gamut
Off
HDR Brightness
1

[X3100i] More Tips: Sharpness 15

[X3000i] More Tips: Sharpness 12, Color Management Yellow Hue 185

SettingXchange Configuration File:

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Starfield

Model Console Picture Mode Game Mode Details Adjustment Fast Mode Brightness Contrast Wide Color Gamut HDR Brightness
Model
X3100i
Console
XBOX
Picture Mode
HDR-RPG
Game Mode
N/A
Details Adjustment
Off
Fast Mode
On
Brightness
49
Contrast
50
Wide Color Gamut
Off
HDR Brightness
1
Model
X500i
Console
XBOX
Picture Mode
HDR-RPG
Game Mode
N/A
Details Adjustment
Off
Fast Mode
On
Brightness
50
Contrast
50
Wide Color Gamut
Off
HDR Brightness
0
Model
X300G
Console
XBOX
Picture Mode
HDR-RPG
Game Mode
N/A
Details Adjustment
Off
Fast Mode
On
Brightness
48
Contrast
59
Wide Color Gamut
Off
HDR Brightness
1
Model
X3000i
Console
XBOX
Picture Mode
HDR Game
Game Mode
RPG
Details Adjustment
Off
Fast Mode
On
Brightness
49
Contrast
50
Wide Color Gamut
Off
HDR Brightness
1

[X3100i] More Tips: Sharpness 12, Color Management Yellow Saturation 211, Yellow Gain 225

[X500i] More Tips: Sharpness 12, Color Management Yellow Hue 252

[X300G] More Tips: Sharpness 12,Color Management Yellow Hue 225

[X3000i] More Tips: Sharpness 12, Color Management >Yellow Hue 185, Yellow Saturation 215

SettingXchange Configuration File:

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Baldur's Gate 3

Model Console Picture Mode Game Mode Details Adjustment Fast Mode Brightness Contrast Wide Color Gamut HDR Brightness
Model
X3100i
Console
PS5
Picture Mode
HDR-RPG
Game Mode
N/A
Details Adjustment
Off
Fast Mode
On
Brightness
52
Contrast
53
Wide Color Gamut
Off
HDR Brightness
-1
Model
X300G
Console
PS5
Picture Mode
HDR-RPG
Game Mode
N/A
Details Adjustment
Off
Fast Mode
On
Brightness
53
Contrast
50
Wide Color Gamut
Off
HDR Brightness
0
Model
X500i
Console
PS5
Picture Mode
HDR-RPG
Game Mode
N/A
Details Adjustment
Off
Fast Mode
On
Brightness
50
Contrast
54
Wide Color Gamut
Off
HDR Brightness
0
Model
X3000i
Console
PS5
Picture Mode
HDR Game
Game Mode
RPG
Details Adjustment
Off
Fast Mode
On
Brightness
49
Contrast
52
Wide Color Gamut
Off
HDR Brightness
0

[X3100i] More Tips: Sharpness 12,Color Management => Red Saturation 215, Yellow Hue 220, Yellow Saturation 215, Yellow Gain 220

[X300G] More Tips: Sharpness 12

[X500i] More Tips: Sharpness 12,Color Management Yellow Hue 220

[X3000i] More Tips: Sharpness 10

SettingXchange Configuration File:

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SPIDER-MAN 2

Model Console Picture Mode Game Mode Details Adjustment Fast Mode Brightness Contrast Wide Color Gamut HDR Brightness
Model
X3100i
Console
PS5
Picture Mode
HDR-RPG
Game Mode
N/A
Details Adjustment
Off
Fast Mode
On
Brightness
52
Contrast
58
Wide Color Gamut
Off
HDR Brightness
-1
Model
X500i
Console
PS5
Picture Mode
HDR-RPG
Game Mode
N/A
Details Adjustment
Off
Fast Mode
On
Brightness
50
Contrast
57
Wide Color Gamut
Off
HDR Brightness
0
Model
X3000i
Console
PS5
Picture Mode
HDR Game
Game Mode
RPG
Details Adjustment
Off
Fast Mode
On
Brightness
49
Contrast
55
Wide Color Gamut
Off
HDR Brightness
0

[X3100i] More Tips: Sharpness 12,Color Management => Red Saturation 203

[X500i] More Tips: Sharpness 12,Color Management => Red Hue 192, Red Saturation 204

[X3000i] More Tips: Sharpness 12

SettingXchange Configuration File:

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SUPER MARIO BROS WONDER

Model Console Picture Mode Game Mode Details Adjustment Fast Mode Brightness Contrast Wide Color Gamut HDR Brightness
Model
X3100i
Console
SWITCH
Picture Mode
RPG
Game Mode
N/A
Details Adjustment
Off
Fast Mode
On
Brightness
48
Contrast
51
Wide Color Gamut
Off
HDR Brightness
0
Model
X500i
Console
SWITCH
Picture Mode
RPG
Game Mode
N/A
Details Adjustment
Off
Fast Mode
On
Brightness
50
Contrast
52
Wide Color Gamut
Off
HDR Brightness
0
Model
X3000i
Console
SWITCH
Picture Mode
Game
Game Mode
RPG
Details Adjustment
Off
Fast Mode
On
Brightness
49
Contrast
52
Wide Color Gamut
Off
HDR Brightness
N/A

[X3100i] More Tips: Sharpness 12,Color Management => Red Saturation 200, Blue Saturation 225

[X500i] More Tips: Sharpness 12,Color Management => Red Saturation 199, Blue Saturation 223

[X3000i] More Tips: Sharpness 12,Color Management => Red Saturation 200, Blue Saturation 223

SettingXchange Configuration File:

Q&A
  • Q1. What’s the most important thing to do before beginning gaming projector setup?
  • Step 1. Make sure you’re in a light-controlled environment

    Step 2. Plug an HDMI 2.0 cable to the projector and start a game

    Step 3. Enable HDR on your PS5 or Xbox Series console, and calibrate HDR properties using tools available in console settings

    Step 4. Check that the picture mode when running a game supports HDR, then start customizing display settings

  • Q2. Where can I find PS5 and Xbox Series HDR settings?
  • Xbox Series: Go to Settings > General > TV & display options > Calibrate HDR for Games

    •PS5:  Go to Settings > Screen and Video > Video Output > Adjust HDR

  • Q3. Where can I find color settings in the projector’s OSD?
  • •Open Advanced Menu and select the Picture submenu

    •Adjust Game Mode, Details Adjustment, Fast mode in the Game Maestro/Game mode menu

    •Then, adjust Brightness and Contrast in the Picture submenu

    •Finally, find Wide Color Gamut, HDR Brightness or Color Management, Color Temperature in Advanced Color Settings.  

  • Q4. What are the best ambient conditions for these game settings?
  • •Overall light: dark room is best

    •Screen gain: 1.0

    •Screen size: 100”

  • Q5. BenQ color settings are tuned for 100” screen size with a gain of 1.0. What if my screen has different size or gain?
  • •If you have a screen larger than 100” or gain lower than 1.0, please tune HDR brightness up. If it is not enough, then increase overall brightness.

    •If you have a screen smaller than 100” or gain higher than 1.0, please tune HDR brightness down.

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