Gaming System + TV Question

VonDaurie · 05-24-2006, 11:34 AM

Hey,

I was just wondering if someone could tell me which type of HDTV is the best to using game systems on. Which tv's don't have any blurring or video lag?

Thanks.

tanaka · 05-24-2006, 11:51 AM

Lcd has blurring. The newest high end sets have such a small delay time that you probably wont notice it(i've heard).

http://www.plasmatvbuyingguide.com/p...ma-vs-lcd.html

VonDaurie · 05-24-2006, 12:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tanaka

Lcd has blurring. The newest high end sets have such a small delay time that you probably wont notice it(i've heard).

http://www.plasmatvbuyingguide.com/p...ma-vs-lcd.html

Do some flat panel LCD tv's have different response times? If so, where could I find that out?

tanaka · 05-24-2006, 12:25 PM

Yes, they have different response times.
I suppose you could go to the manufacturers site and see them.
Hope that helps.

Ps. I hear sony and sharp make the best lcds.

I personally would go with a plasma. Just my opinion.

IMpoor · 05-24-2006, 12:57 PM

If you are going 37" or less then we are talking LCD. They just don't make plasmas this small. Get the best response time you can find which should be around 8ms. Now if you are going 40" or more range than plasma is the best choice. There aren't that many LCDs at this size. There are many good brands out there and of course there are the big dogs like Sony, Pioneer, Panasonic, Sharp, etc. You are not going to go wrong with a Sony, Pioneer, etc. but in most cases price is a factor and you can save hundreds to thousands on a not so well known brand and still have a very good TV. Remember it always looks better in your house after you have adjusted it properly.

After I have determined what size TV I want and whether its LCD or Plasma, I would go to as many retail electronic stores as possible and take a look at as many TVs as I could. Play with the menu settings. I would take a pad of paper and write down any model numbers I liked and why. Then go back home and get online and read reviews and check the full tech specs. This may be overkill but when we are potentially talking about thousands of dollars it is what I would do. Plus as a big tech geek this is really alot of fun for me.

How big of a spot do you have in your house for the TV? How far away are you going to sit? And how much money are you willing to spend?

VonDaurie · 05-24-2006, 01:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IMpoor

How big of a spot do you have in your house for the TV? How far away are you going to sit? And how much money are you willing to spend?

Space in my house is not a problem. I have a pretty large room where I would put the tv. As for money, I have about $4,000 Canadian to spend.

I will be mostly using the tv for Game Consoles, Watching Sports and Movies. I want to make sure I get the best tv for what I want to do.

Razor05 · 05-24-2006, 09:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IMpoor

If you are going 37" or less then we are talking LCD. They just don't make plasmas this small.

Ummm, mine's a 37" plasma.

hidefman30 · 05-25-2006, 06:45 AM

I have had very good results with games on my Sony rear projection CRT display (KP57WS500) and my Hitachi plasma (55HDT52). No lag or out of sync issues on either. I have only heard of sync issue with DLP sets. I know I had no issues with CRT rear projection or Plasma. I am unsure but think LCD is a safe bet too for gaming.

ChaosMan1014 · 05-25-2006, 10:25 AM

Wouldn't this best be replied to in the flat panel section of the forum? Not a flame, just a suggestion.

hidefman30 · 05-26-2006, 06:57 AM

No it would not be best replied to in the flat panel section. The question was what tv's are good for gaming without blur or lag. So the topic would fall into Gaming.

ChaosMan1014 · 05-26-2006, 07:53 AM

Allright, just wanted to make sure VonDaurie got the best help possible! I've never seen blurring on an LCD pannel (at least newer ones) in 720P

Hawgfin · 06-09-2006, 04:52 AM

You guys using plasma for gaming-question: How real is the burn-in issue with these sets? I'm kind of in the same position. I'm looking for a television that I can use primarily for gaming, but I'm not sure which new technology to go with. You have blurring issues with LCD, burn in issues with plasma, and gaming lag with SXRD and DLP. Which one of these technologies is best for gaming at this stage of the game, particularly if you want to do some old school gaming and use some of the more ancient gaming consoles? Any information or links to some great articles would be appreciated.
Thanks!

Razor05 · 06-09-2006, 11:14 PM

I've been gaming on my plasma since Nov with no signs of burn-in at all. It's almost a thing of the past with the new panels out now.

05-24-2006, 11:34 AM	#1
VonDaurie High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 56	Gaming System + TV Question Hey, I was just wondering if someone could tell me which type of HDTV is the best to using game systems on. Which tv's don't have any blurring or video lag? Thanks.

05-25-2006, 06:45 AM	#8
hidefman30 High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 728	I have had very good results with games on my Sony rear projection CRT display (KP57WS500) and my Hitachi plasma (55HDT52). No lag or out of sync issues on either. I have only heard of sync issue with DLP sets. I know I had no issues with CRT rear projection or Plasma. I am unsure but think LCD is a safe bet too for gaming. __________________ 55" Hitachi Plasma Sony Dvd Carousel Sony Reciever JBL Speakers Velodyne Sub Xbox 360 PS3

05-25-2006, 10:25 AM	#9
ChaosMan1014 Scrumdidlyumptious Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 925	Wouldn't this best be replied to in the flat panel section of the forum? Not a flame, just a suggestion. __________________ PSN ID: LordVierge If only we could develop a real Katamari... It would be the ultimate globe conquering tool!

05-26-2006, 06:57 AM	#10
hidefman30 High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 728	No it would not be best replied to in the flat panel section. The question was what tv's are good for gaming without blur or lag. So the topic would fall into Gaming. __________________ 55" Hitachi Plasma Sony Dvd Carousel Sony Reciever JBL Speakers Velodyne Sub Xbox 360 PS3

05-26-2006, 07:53 AM	#11
ChaosMan1014 Scrumdidlyumptious Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 925	Allright, just wanted to make sure VonDaurie got the best help possible! I've never seen blurring on an LCD pannel (at least newer ones) in 720P __________________ PSN ID: LordVierge If only we could develop a real Katamari... It would be the ultimate globe conquering tool!

05-24-2006, 11:51 AM	#2
tanaka Paradigm Studios' Babey! Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 210	Lcd has blurring. The newest high end sets have such a small delay time that you probably wont notice it(i've heard). http://www.plasmatvbuyingguide.com/p...ma-vs-lcd.html

05-24-2006, 12:25 PM	#4
tanaka Paradigm Studios' Babey! Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 210	Yes, they have different response times. I suppose you could go to the manufacturers site and see them. Hope that helps. Ps. I hear sony and sharp make the best lcds. I personally would go with a plasma. Just my opinion.

05-24-2006, 12:57 PM	#5
IMpoor High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 312	If you are going 37" or less then we are talking LCD. They just don't make plasmas this small. Get the best response time you can find which should be around 8ms. Now if you are going 40" or more range than plasma is the best choice. There aren't that many LCDs at this size. There are many good brands out there and of course there are the big dogs like Sony, Pioneer, Panasonic, Sharp, etc. You are not going to go wrong with a Sony, Pioneer, etc. but in most cases price is a factor and you can save hundreds to thousands on a not so well known brand and still have a very good TV. Remember it always looks better in your house after you have adjusted it properly. After I have determined what size TV I want and whether its LCD or Plasma, I would go to as many retail electronic stores as possible and take a look at as many TVs as I could. Play with the menu settings. I would take a pad of paper and write down any model numbers I liked and why. Then go back home and get online and read reviews and check the full tech specs. This may be overkill but when we are potentially talking about thousands of dollars it is what I would do. Plus as a big tech geek this is really alot of fun for me. How big of a spot do you have in your house for the TV? How far away are you going to sit? And how much money are you willing to spend?

06-09-2006, 04:52 AM	#12
Hawgfin How can anyone watch standard def? Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 29	Plasma for gaming? You guys using plasma for gaming-question: How real is the burn-in issue with these sets? I'm kind of in the same position. I'm looking for a television that I can use primarily for gaming, but I'm not sure which new technology to go with. You have blurring issues with LCD, burn in issues with plasma, and gaming lag with SXRD and DLP. Which one of these technologies is best for gaming at this stage of the game, particularly if you want to do some old school gaming and use some of the more ancient gaming consoles? Any information or links to some great articles would be appreciated. Thanks!

06-09-2006, 11:14 PM	#13
Razor05 HD = 65 beautiful inches Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 3,274	I've been gaming on my plasma since Nov with no signs of burn-in at all. It's almost a thing of the past with the new panels out now. __________________ Panasonic TH-65PZ850U Sony KDL37XBR6 Panasonic TH-37PX50U Cambridge Audio Azur 640R & 740C Paradigm Studio 60's, 20's, CC-590 & Seismic 12 Panasonic DMP-BD35 Toshiba HD-XA2 & A35 Motorola VIP1200 Monster HTFS1000, PB2100 AA 1154a Xbox360 Prem(2) & Halo3 LE + HD-DVD GT: Razor59 Sony PS3 slim GT:Razor_59 Sony PSP