Receivers with "Game" HDMI inputs

[icycalm]

Sony has them because they make the PlayStation and understand what a big issue lag is for gamers, and some other companies have followed suit, but others, like Yamaha for example, still do not seem to care. So I am making this thread for people to make receiver recommendations based on the existence or not of this feature.

Specifically, I am interested in the new Yamaha RX-V775, and I'd like to ask if anyone knows whether any of its HDMI inputs are videogame-friendly despite the fact that it doesn't say so on the back panel designations:

Do any of these inputs bypass processing? If not, what other receivers would you recommend for this besides Sony's?

 

[icycalm]

The Panasonic VSX-1123 has no Game input either:

Which leaves only the Sony STR-DN840 (and STR-DN1040) with the feature out of the three winners in Audioholics' best budget receiver roundup:

2013 Budget AV Receiver Comparison: The Best AVR for $500? | Audioholics

 

[RichB]

^^^
Most processors have a Game Video mode that is input specific which is supposed to limit latency.
I think you have to check with gamers who might actually measure them.

Then, of course, there is the display. Many display game modes do not seem to be that fast.

- Rich

 

[Cos]

To be honest the receiver should have minimal input on latency on video games even if not using the GAME input on the HDMI. The biggest challenge is the actual TV itself. I would select a TV with a good latency response. Most TV's have a gaming mode which usually helps. I have an Xbox One and PS4 hooked up to my TV through my Integra 80.3 and have not had issues.

 

[M Code]

EZ solution..
Turn OFF the video processing in the AVR for the HDMI input used by the game console..

Just my $0.05...