A few setup moves, a PS5 Pro testing session, and a spare Nintendo Switch HDMI cable later and I've only just realized I've been using the wrong cable for quite some time now.

While most TVs have multiple HDMI ports, they may not all be the same kind of HDMI port. There are different versions of the standard with varying capabilities.

Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Con Issues? It Might Just Be Your HDMI Cable Make sure to use the Switch 2 cable included with the new gaming console.

The HDMI Forum has officially released version 2.2 of the HDMI specification, boosting maximum bandwidth to 96Gbps.

HDMI 2.2 will support 16K video at 60Hz Hardware makers can start building HDMI 2.2-compatible devices and cables with bandwidths up to 96Gbps.

We tested the top HDMI cables from leading brands to find the most dependable options for clear audio and video in 2025.

HDMI 2.2 is still in its nascent stages of adoption, but it's likely to become the next mainstream connection standard. HDMI 2.2 introduces the new Ultra96 cable with Ultra96 branding.

Also enables uncompressed 8K at 60Hz and 4K at 240Hz. After announcing it at CES earlier this year, HDMI Forum has finally released the latest HDMI 2.2 ...

Currently speaking, HDMI 2.1 can support up to 48Gbps signals; however, HDMI 2.2 doubles that to 96Gbps. As such, HDMI 2.2 cables – which will be required to handle the higher bandwidth signals that ...

Can I use my old cables with the Switch 2 dock? The Nintendo Switch 2 Dock uses a stronger 60W power supply than Switch 1 and an Ultra High Speed HDMI Cable.