How to Stop Screen going Black When Switching Games on PS5 (HDR, VRR, 120 Hz)

Описание: To stop your PS5 screen from going black when switching games, you’re likely dealing with an HDMI handshake issue or a display feature causing a brief signal drop. This often happens when the console adjusts settings like resolution, refresh rate, or HDR between the UI and game environments. Here’s how to fix it:

First, check your HDMI setup. Use the high-speed HDMI 2.1 cable that came with your PS5 and ensure it’s firmly connected to both the console and your TV or monitor. A loose or low-quality cable can interrupt the signal, so test a different cable if you have one. Also, try plugging into another HDMI port on your display to rule out a faulty port.

Next, tweak the PS5’s display settings. Go to Settings, then Screen and Video, and under Video Output, set 4K Video Transfer Rate to -1 or -2 instead of Automatic. This lowers the bandwidth demand, which can stabilize the connection on some TVs. While you’re there, turn off Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) by setting it to Off. VRR can cause a black screen when switching between the 60Hz UI and games running at higher refresh rates like 120Hz, as the display resyncs.

Then, disable HDMI Device Link. Head to Settings, System, HDMI, and toggle Enable HDMI Device Link to Off. This stops your TV from trying to sync controls with the PS5, which can trigger a signal dropout during transitions. On your TV’s end, turn off any CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) settings—names vary by brand, like Samsung’s Anynet+ or LG’s SimpLink—as these can interfere similarly.

If your display supports HDR, test turning it off on the PS5. Go back to Settings, Screen and Video, Video Output, and set HDR to Off. Some TVs flicker black when switching HDR modes between the home screen and games. You can also lower the resolution to 1080p in the same menu to see if that helps, though it’s a trade-off in visuals.

Finally, power cycle everything. Turn off your PS5 and TV, unplug both from the wall for 2–3 minutes, then plug them back in and restart. This clears any handshake glitches. If the issue persists, boot the PS5 in Safe Mode—hold the power button until the second beep, connect your controller via USB, and select Change Video Output to reset display settings.

This usually happens because modern displays and the PS5 juggle features like 120Hz, VRR, or HDR, and the brief black screen is the TV catching up. Users on forums like Reddit’s r/PS5 often pin it on VRR or HDMI-CEC, with disabling one or both fixing it for most. If your TV’s firmware is outdated, check for an update via its settings menu, as manufacturers sometimes patch these quirks. Test these steps one at a time to find what works for your setup.




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