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How to Enable Graphics Quality Mode for Halo Infinite

In the Halo Infinite Season 2 update, the Graphics Quality mode settings were changed to Target Frame Rate in the Video Settings menu. Alongside this renaming of the option in the Season 2 update, Xbox Series S gained the ability to support 120Hz refresh rates while Xbox Series X gained the ability to support 30Hz refresh rates.

The Target Frame Rate settings can be adjusted for different results on your Xbox console.

  • Lower Target Frame Rate increases graphics quality.
  • Higher Target Frame Rate results in smoother and more fluid gameplay.

Xbox Series X|S consoles can be set to 120Hz with the proper equipment setup.

How to Change Your Target Frame Rate

Ensure console is setup properly for 120Hz

If 120Hz is not visible in Target Frame Rate menu, then it is not supported on the Xbox console being used. If it is present but grayed out, the console is capable but not set up correctly. To ensure the console is set up, you will need:

  • TV or monitor that supports 120Hz refresh rate
    • 60 Hz is supported by most displays, but not all displays support 120Hz. Check your device’s manual or user guide to determine what your display supports.
    • Some display devices only support 120Hz on specific HDMI ports. Check your device’s manual or user guide for assistance identifying the proper HDMI port(s).
  • HDMI cable that supports 120Hz
    • HDMI cables must be version 2.1 or higher to support 120Hz.
    • You may need to disable HDR on your display device before 120Hz can be turned on.
  • Your Xbox console needs to be set to 120Hz output mode

The 4K TV Details menu in the Xbox console’s settings will show a detailed view of your display device’s capabilities.

To View 4K TV Details:

  1. Press the Xbox button.
  2. Use the Right Bumper to navigate and to open Profile and system (user icon).
  3. Highlight and open Settings.
  4. In General, select open TV & display options.
  5. Highlight and open 4J TV details
  6. When finished press the B button 3 times to exit the Xbox Settings menu.

For more information on enabling 120Hz on an Xbox Series X console, please refer to Xbox Support’s Set up 4K gaming at 120Hz on Xbox Series X article. For more information on 4K and HDR setup, refer to their Troubleshooting 4K and HDR article. For technical support contact Xbox Support.

Changing Target Frame Rate

Follow these sets to change your Target Frame Rate:

  1. Once your hardware is setup properly, launch Halo Infinite.
  2. Navigate to the Settings Menu by pressing the Menu button on your controller.
    • If you need assistance identifying the buttons on the Xbox controller, visit the "Get to know the new Xbox Wireless Controller" article on the Xbox Support website.
  3. Highlight Settings and press the A button.
  4. Press the Right Bumper twice to highlight the Video tab.
  5. Locate Target Frame Rate under the Graphics heading and navigate to it with the Directional pad.
  6. Press the A button to open the drop-down menu.
  7. Select 120Hz.
    • If the option for 120Hz is not available or greyed out, the Xbox console’s output setting may be set to a lower value. Visit Xbox Support’s “Set up 4K gaming at 120Hz on Xbox Series X” article for further instructions on how to enable 120Hz output.
    • If you need assistance getting your Series X|S console setup to utilize 120Hz features, contact Xbox Support.
  8. Press the B button twice to exit the Settings menu.

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