1080p TV for an Xbox 360, Worth Getting?

So I was looking in the market to maybe make the switch to an HDTV (after years of playing with a crappy 27" set from like, the 80's), and was wondering, is a 1080p TV worth getting if it's only going to be used to play games on a 360? I ask this because I thought the 360 only supported 720p, so would a 1080p television set have to scale the picture down to 720p? Is it even worth going with a 1080p TV set if it's only going to be used for playing Xbox games?

I should also mention that I'm looking for a size around 32", as I only sit around 4-5 feet away from the TV. Would a 1080p TV even be noticably different from a 720p on a screen of this size and distance this far away? Any help would be appreciated, thanks.

So I was looking in the market to maybe make the switch to an HDTV (after years of playing with a crappy 27" set from like, the 80's), and was wondering, is a 1080p TV worth getting if it's only going to be used to play games on a 360? I ask this because I thought the 360 only supported 720p, so would a 1080p television set have to scale the picture down to 720p? Is it even worth going with a 1080p TV set if it's only going to be used for playing Xbox games?

I should also mention that I'm looking for a size around 32", as I only sit around 4-5 feet away from the TV. Would a 1080p TV even be noticably different from a 720p on a screen of this size and distance this far away? Any help would be appreciated, thanks.

Duke_51

Any fixed pixel display, aka TV this generation, scales all images to fit it's native resolution. So the 720p image would be scaled up to 1080p. It stretches the image and kills some of the detail, but it's not deal breaking imo. The 360 supports 1080p output, but so few games use it. I'd get a 1080p to "future proof" the TV, for the next generation of consoles. Most good 32" LCDs that are 1080p are the same price as a 720p plasma. I'd take the plasma anyday unless I was in a really small bedroom.

I thought the 360 only supported 720pDuke_51

no no no and no, it fully supports 1080p incase you have one.

btw, if you're buying a tv with size around 32" i'll recommend to purchase a 720p plasma like ChubbyGuy40 said. Believe me, i own one at home, that you'd only notice the differences between 720p and 1080p when you had a bigger-sized tv or your eyes got over-sensitive xD.

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So I was looking in the market to maybe make the switch to an HDTV (after years of playing with a crappy 27" set from like, the 80's), and was wondering, is a 1080p TV worth getting if it's only going to be used to play games on a 360? I ask this because I thought the 360 only supported 720p, so would a 1080p television set have to scale the picture down to 720p? Is it even worth going with a 1080p TV set if it's only going to be used for playing Xbox games?

I should also mention that I'm looking for a size around 32", as I only sit around 4-5 feet away from the TV. Would a 1080p TV even be noticably different from a 720p on a screen of this size and distance this far away? Any help would be appreciated, thanks.

ChubbyGuy40

Any fixed pixel display, aka TV this generation, scales all images to fit it's native resolution. So the 720p image would be scaled up to 1080p. It stretches the image and kills some of the detail, but it's not deal breaking imo. The 360 supports 1080p output, but so few games use it. I'd get a 1080p to "future proof" the TV, for the next generation of consoles. Most good 32" LCDs that are 1080p are the same price as a 720p plasma. I'd take the plasma anyday unless I was in a really small bedroom.

So just take a 32" 720p plasma then.

So just take a 32" 720p plasma then.

Winaragon

Get a 1080P TV. In the long run, it'll save you money, as you're future-proofing yourself. ... Even though 1200p, 1600p, etc. will eventually come. But that's probably not for another 3 to 5 years.

Umm. Don't u want to use your HDTV for another purpose besides playing 360 on it?Kleeyook

So I was looking in the market to maybe make the switch to an HDTV (after years of playing with a crappy 27" set from like, the 80's), and was wondering, is a 1080p TV worth getting if it's only going to be used to play games on a 360? I ask this because I thought the 360 only supported 720p, so would a 1080p television set have to scale the picture down to 720p? Is it even worth going with a 1080p TV set if it's only going to be used for playing Xbox games?

I should also mention that I'm looking for a size around 32", as I only sit around 4-5 feet away from the TV. Would a 1080p TV even be noticably different from a 720p on a screen of this size and distance this far away? Any help would be appreciated, thanks.

Duke_51

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So I was looking in the market to maybe make the switch to an HDTV (after years of playing with a crappy 27" set from like, the 80's), and was wondering, is a 1080p TV worth getting if it's only going to be used to play games on a 360? I ask this because I thought the 360 only supported 720p, so would a 1080p television set have to scale the picture down to 720p? Is it even worth going with a 1080p TV set if it's only going to be used for playing Xbox games?

I should also mention that I'm looking for a size around 32", as I only sit around 4-5 feet away from the TV. Would a 1080p TV even be noticably different from a 720p on a screen of this size and distance this far away? Any help would be appreciated, thanks.

ChubbyGuy40

Any fixed pixel display, aka TV this generation, scales all images to fit it's native resolution. So the 720p image would be scaled up to 1080p. It stretches the image and kills some of the detail, but it's not deal breaking imo. The 360 supports 1080p output, but so few games use it. I'd get a 1080p to "future proof" the TV, for the next generation of consoles. Most good 32" LCDs that are 1080p are the same price as a 720p plasma. I'd take the plasma anyday unless I was in a really small bedroom.

So I was looking in the market to maybe make the switch to an HDTV (after years of playing with a crappy 27" set from like, the 80's), and was wondering, is a 1080p TV worth getting if it's only going to be used to play games on a 360? I ask this because I thought the 360 only supported 720p, so would a 1080p television set have to scale the picture down to 720p? Is it even worth going with a 1080p TV set if it's only going to be used for playing Xbox games?

I should also mention that I'm looking for a size around 32", as I only sit around 4-5 feet away from the TV. Would a 1080p TV even be noticably different from a 720p on a screen of this size and distance this far away? Any help would be appreciated, thanks.

Duke_51

I always suggest a 1080p set, as long as its a quality one. It just opens up more options: better as a separate monitor, blu ray, and future consoles/pc gaming--better on a quality 1080p. However, if it is JUST for 360, a true 720p set(not 768p, as is often the case) can produce the best visuals. Also, as i've recently discovered, the 360 actually does NOT produce true 1080p, in any case.

Get a 1080P TV. In the long run, it'll save you money, as you're future-proofing yourself. ... Even though 1200p, 1600p, etc. will eventually come. But that's probably not for another 3 to 5 years.

ATLReppa770

Hopefully after 1080p well go straight to this:

Ulta High Definition

Yes. Thats 4320p or 7,680 × 4,320 pixels.

:shock:

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So I was looking in the market to maybe make the switch to an HDTV (after years of playing with a crappy 27" set from like, the 80's), and was wondering, is a 1080p TV worth getting if it's only going to be used to play games on a 360? I ask this because I thought the 360 only supported 720p, so would a 1080p television set have to scale the picture down to 720p? Is it even worth going with a 1080p TV set if it's only going to be used for playing Xbox games?

I should also mention that I'm looking for a size around 32", as I only sit around 4-5 feet away from the TV. Would a 1080p TV even be noticably different from a 720p on a screen of this size and distance this far away? Any help would be appreciated, thanks.

Heirren

I always suggest a 1080p set, as long as its a quality one. It just opens up more options: better as a separate monitor, blu ray, and future consoles/pc gaming--better on a quality 1080p. However, if it is JUST for 360, a true 720p set(not 768p, as is often the case) can produce the best visuals. Also, as i've recently discovered, the 360 actually does NOT produce true 1080p, in any case.

At 5' on a 32" TV 1080p makes absolutely no difference to 720p. rastan

If i'm reading that chart right, at 5' and a 32" that is in the "Benifit of 1080p starts to become noticable" range, while he wouldn't really see the "full benifit" of 1080p until he hit the 40" mark at 5'

although my suggestion is to get a 720p set if ALL your going to do is use your 360 on it, looking around there aren't really any notable games that support native 1080p anyway, but if your planning to watch HD movies or TV on the set also, then i'd suggest a 1080p model

get a 1080p during all the haliday sales . Its way better and future proof. there will be way more 1080p games next gen .

With that size of a TV and the distance you are playing at, you should go with the 720p.

The highest resolution that the 360 can put out is 720p, however, getting a 1080p will not show you any true difference in gaming.

Save your money and stick wit the 720p in my honest opinion. I have a PS3, and I am content with my 720p 32" LCD. The quality is not all that big of a difference to me.

With that size of a TV and the distance you are playing at, you should go with the 720p.

The highest resolution that the 360 can put out is 720p, however, getting a 1080p will not show you any true difference in gaming.

Save your money and stick wit the 720p in my honest opinion. I have a PS3, and I am content with my 720p 32" LCD. The quality is not all that big of a difference to me.

xialon

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With that size of a TV and the distance you are playing at, you should go with the 720p.

The highest resolution that the 360 can put out is 720p, however, getting a 1080p will not show you any true difference in gaming.

Save your money and stick wit the 720p in my honest opinion. I have a PS3, and I am content with my 720p 32" LCD. The quality is not all that big of a difference to me.

shawty1984

HD-DVD is a dead format.

Very few 360 games can even output 1080p. If they can, they look like crap.

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[QUOTE="xialon"]

With that size of a TV and the distance you are playing at, you should go with the 720p.

The highest resolution that the 360 can put out is 720p, however, getting a 1080p will not show you any true difference in gaming.

Save your money and stick wit the 720p in my honest opinion. I have a PS3, and I am content with my 720p 32" LCD. The quality is not all that big of a difference to me.

ChubbyGuy40

HD-DVD is a dead format.

Very few 360 games can even output 1080p. If they can, they look like crap.

Needs a HDMI cable to get 1080p, but most video games today are made in 720p.

Needs a HDMI cable to get 1080p, but most video games today are made in 720p.

MazehcS0ul

You can do 1080p over VGA cables.

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Needs a HDMI cable to get 1080p, but most video games today are made in 720p.

ChubbyGuy40

You can do 1080p over VGA cables.

yes you can but a hdmi cable makes it look way better than a vga cable...

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[QUOTE="MazehcS0ul"]

Needs a HDMI cable to get 1080p, but most video games today are made in 720p.

don464

You can do 1080p over VGA cables.

yes you can but a hdmi cable makes it look way better than a vga cable...

Why res the dead thread/necro it? And no HDMI doesn't magically make things look better like that. It's the same 1080p signal, sent via analog instead of Digital and lacks audio of course.