Troubleshooting RTX Video Super Resolution and HDR Issues on Twitch in Fullscreen Mode
Gamers and content enthusiasts frequently rely on NVIDIA’s RTX Video Super Resolution (VSR) and HDR features to enhance their viewing experience. However, some users have reported a peculiar issue: these enhancement features are functional when browsing Twitch in windowed mode but become inactive when switching to theater or fullscreen mode. This problem appears to be isolated to Twitch and does not affect other platforms like YouTube or streaming services in general.
Understanding the Issue
The problem manifests specifically when users are logged into their Twitch accounts. In such cases, enabling fullscreen or theatre mode causes RTX VSR and HDR to deactivate, reverting to standard video rendering. Interestingly, if users are browsing Twitch without logging in, the enhancement features work seamlessly even in fullscreen mode. This anomaly has been confirmed across multiple browsers—Edge, Chrome, Firefox, and Opera—up until recent updates (as of October 2023).
What Makes This Issue Unique?
- The bug only occurs when logged into Twitch.
- It affects the ability to enjoy fullscreen or theatre mode with video enhancements.
- The problem does not affect YouTube or other streaming platforms.
- Browsers like Edge, Chrome, Firefox, and Opera are all impacted similarly.
Potential Workaround
Thanks to the community—specifically a helpful user known as LegendJO—there’s a workaround for users experiencing this issue, provided their browser supports extension-based ad-blocking tools such as uBlock Origin.
By adding a specific rule to uBlock Origin, you can limit the overlay opacity on Twitch, allowing RTX VSR and HDR to function correctly even in fullscreen mode. This method effectively reduces interference caused by Twitch’s overlay during logged-in sessions.
Implementation Guide
If you have uBlock Origin installed, follow these steps:
- Open your browser’s uBlock Origin dashboard.
- Navigate to the “My Filters” tab.
- Add the following custom rule:
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twitch.tv##div:has(> div.channel-info-content):style(opacity: 0.99 !important)
- Save the changes and refresh Twitch.
This adjustment reduces the overlay opacity, which appears to allow the enhancement features to operate as intended in fullscreen mode.
Additional Recommendations
- Ensure your browser and graphics drivers are up to date.
- Test if the workaround resolves the issue consistently.
- Monitor community forums for updates or official patch notes from Twitch or NVIDIA.
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