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YouTube Now Supports HDR Videos

Videos, now with even more colours.

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YouTube has revealed it now supports HDR videos, meaning you'll more accurately be able to see what the Xbox One S and PS4 Pro are capable of.

In a blog post, the company detailed its new functionalities and how to upload and watch high dynamic range content. Although anyone can play videos uploaded in HDR, you'll need a compatible device (such as an HDR TV equipped with Chromecast Ultra) to take full advantage of the expanded colour range.

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YouTube has an HDR launch playlist, though don't expect many videos to be available in HDR straight away: the service unveiled its support for 4K back in 2010, and ultra high definition videos are still not the standard.

Hopefully those standards will increase now the Xbox One S and PS4 Pro are available. Take a look at our Xbox One S review or our PS4 Pro review to see if HDR gaming is worth the upgrade, while we also have a complete list of all HDR compatible PS4 Pro games. Check out our guide to everything 4K and HDR for more on the latest video tech.

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