Player guide
If button presses feel late or inconsistent, work through this setup check before repeating another Perfect attempt.
Start by proving whether the issue exists: play the same rhythm game once handheld and once docked.
Turn on TV Game Mode, disable motion smoothing, and avoid Bluetooth headphones during timing checks.
Use the lag wizard on this site to record a repeatable setup recommendation.
Choose how you are playing. The check below will tell you which setup change to try first before you repeat the same stage.
Release, platform, player-count, and mode details are checked against Nintendo's official page. Setup advice is also compared with current reviews before it is added here.