Console gaming
Is it compatible with PS5 and Xbox?
A monitor that works for your Mac by day and a console by night saves desk space and money. Here is how Kuycon monitors handle a PS5 or Xbox.
Consoles over HDMI
Plug a PlayStation, Xbox or Nintendo console into the HDMI 2.1 input and it runs at up to 4K at 60 Hz. The monitor becomes a console screen right next to your Mac, with a quick input switch between them.
Because the panel is high resolution and high brightness with HDR, console games look crisp and punchy, not just serviceable.
Mac by day, console by night
Leave the Mac connected over USB-C and the console on HDMI at the same time. Switching source takes a moment in the on-screen menu, so one screen covers work and play.
The built-in speakers, on models that have them, or the 3.5 mm jack keep the setup simple without a separate sound system.
Screens for Mac and console
Any of these pairs a Mac with a console over HDMI. Choose by resolution and refresh.
- G27P. See the G27P →
- P27Z. See the P27Z →
- G32P. See the G32P →
Related questions
Console compatibility
What resolution do consoles run at?
Up to 4K at 60 Hz over the HDMI 2.1 input, which suits the PS5, Xbox Series X and S, and Nintendo Switch.
Can I keep my Mac plugged in too?
Yes. Connect the Mac on USB-C and the console on HDMI, then switch inputs as needed.
Is there sound for the console?
Yes, through the 3.5 mm jack, or the built-in speakers on models that include them.
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Read the full guideWritten in September 2026. Specifications vary by model; check the product page for the exact configuration.