[ GLOSSARY DEFINITION ] Gaming

responsiveness

How quickly a game reacts to your input and controls.

Full Definition & Technical Explanation

Responsiveness is how quickly a game responds to controls, shaped by frame rate, input lag, and display latency. High responsiveness makes play feel tight.

See lag.

Where responsiveness Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

What is responsiveness?

How quickly a game reacts to your input and controls.

What terms are related to responsiveness?

Related Gaming terms include stutter, lag.

Related Technical Terms

stutter
Stutter is brief hitches that interrupt otherwise smooth gameplay. Gaming
lag
Lag is a delay between an action and its on-screen result, hurting responsiveness. Gaming
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