Explain what's good for a gaming tv.

I've tried an Xbox on 2 different TV's since I been in Arizona and when I play Black Ops, it seems to have the slowest reflexes and screws my gaming up. I've went from 1.30 k/d to 1.25 k/d. I did awesomely on a standard component tv, but these tv's seem to be screwing me up.

Anyone explain why when I google what's best for a gaming tv, I see a nice one, but they say to turn off a 120Hz when we play games? I always assumed higher the Hz, the better the gaming.

So my question is the first sentence is bold, any other details would be great.

I highly recommend Samsung.

42 inch is a good size depending on your room size.

You will need some sound equipment for gaming.

I bought mine off Dell and have been very happy with it for 2 years.

How much are you going to spend?

I was leaning towards 40-42.

As for price, dunno. Has to be reasonable, ofc.

Can you explain the stuff I asked?

Middy, I suggest you get a 22'' - 24'' monitor.

I will not because the tv I get will be my living room tv for whenever I move out and get my own apartment.

So in 5 years when HDTV's will be like what a "Tube Set" is to us now?

Leaning more towards a year or so.

/e: Less flame. You aren't that subtle at it.

This post was edited by Middy on Aug 27 2011 09:10pm

Good info here: http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-6449_7-6734875-1.html


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Console Info:

The main trait of HDTV is its super-high resolution: at least 1080 lines from top to bottom (aka 1080p). The question is, what are the resolutions of the game consoles out there?

Sony Playstation 3: up to 1080p
Microsoft Xbox 360: 720p to 1080p
Nintendo Wii: 480p

Burn-In
What it is: a visible mark is "burned" into a TV screen when an image has been left on the set for prolonged periods. It could be that heads-up display (HUD) containing your life bar and other game stats that never disappears from the screen for most games. Only plasma TVs (and CRTs) are susceptible to screen burn-in.

How to fix it: allow your HDTV to "break in" for the first 100 hours or so. That means you shouldn't put too much strain on your plasma TV by leaving static images on during that time. Other things you can do: tweak contrast and brightness settings and make sure you buy a set with anti-burn-in features.

Lag
What it is: because not all games are in full-HD (1080p) but only have 480p or 720p, the images in the game have to be "processed" to be rendered properly on an HDTV set. The processing time is more or less the lag itself.

How to fix it: If you're playing highly time-sensitive games, this will be a big issue and you might need to purchase equipment to eliminate the lag. HDTV sets today also claim that their "game mode" feature reduces or even removes the lag---be sure to check it out first. If don't care for a delay of about 6 frames or 1/10th of a second (worst case), then you need not worry.

i cant play good on hdtv.. its either to big or just looks wierd. im way better at games on just a normal medium sized flatscreen tv lol.


there was this one tv at my friends house though.. was the perfect hdtv for gaming, sorry i cant remember what it was but everything on it popped and ran so smooth. i think it was plasma

Mine was some random philips big fat tv. Was perfect for me, but I want some HD.

@ Beowulf, I read a lot of stuff, but I'ms till confused some.