Recently, Samsung debuted the Odyssey OLED G6, a 27-inch gaming display with an innovative 500Hz refresh rate. Promoted as a breakthrough development in gaming, the display guarantees perfect images for those engaged in competition. Many, meanwhile, are questioning the usefulness of such a high refresh rate practically. Though it advances technology, the typical user might not gain from it. The specs of the monitor, what 500Hz means for games, and why some think it’s more of a marketing ploy than a genuine innovation are investigated in this article. We also consider if such technologies really are required in the gaming environment of today.