Why is is so important games run at 60fps?

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Smidlee said:

epsilon72 said:
60fps is very important for first person shooters, because it is easier to aim, predict where people will go, etc.
I also wish movies were shot at 60fps....anyone know why they still stick to the antiquated 24fps standard?

If I'm not mistaken it was to keep down the length of the film especially back in the old days. In my school days they still used film projectors.

 

 Yes, a movie at 60fps would take up much much more space on a disc, or tape, or whatever, then a movie at 24.