Is HDMI 2.1 important for console gaming?

[JRPGfan]

Peh said:

Not knowing the specs of the PS5, it's still very likely that Sony will support VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) on their next gen console.

^ this.

To be safe go for 2.1, imo.
If its possible to hold off abit, do that until we know about PS5/XB2, and then get a tv then.