Research at Trinity College finds individual differences in visual perception affect competitive gaming performance.

Temporal resolution, the speed at which people perceive their surroundings, varies among individuals.

Using a flickering light test, some individuals perceived light flashing at 35 times per second as continuous, while others detected flickers at over 60 times per second.

Differences in temporal resolution impact activities requiring rapid information processing, such as driving and gaming.

Advancements in gaming monitor technology with refresh rates up to 540Hz align with the importance of high temporal resolution for gamers.

Researchers suggest players with higher temporal resolution could have an advantage in competitive gaming, explaining why some struggle more than others.

The study implies that biological factors, including perception speed, can limit gaming ability, highlighting the need to acknowledge individual perceptual capabilities.