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Input lag

Also known as: Input latency

By VGS Daniel

The delay between pressing a button and seeing the result on screen.

Input lag is the time it takes for a controller input to produce a visible change. It comes from the controller, the game’s processing, and the display. Low input lag matters most in rhythm, fighting, and competitive games.

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