So Im new to HD gaming.

I've been gaming happily on my 32" Inch Samsung SD tv with my PS3. But I've finally gotten around to getting an HD TV. We've choosen between a 38" Visio 1080" or a 42 inch 1080 Visio. But thats not my point. What exactly will I need to set up my playstation with my TV. I also have DISH network to hook up to it. I know I need an HDMI but is there anything else important I need to know. (I will be picking up the tv within the next few days)

I'd go with LG. Vizio isn't that great. My friend's Vizio performance has degraded and a few dead/dying pixels.

Your gonna need some external speakers also. Flatscreen Tvs speakers suck. Just grab a 2.1 Pc speaker set and your good.

If you can, a plasma is much better (When its from Panasonic, LG, or Samsung.) If you must go under 42" or can't find a plasma in stock, then go with LG. I think they make the best LCDs currently. Vizios are...well they're crap. I don't know any other way to put it.

If you can, a plasma is much better (When its from Panasonic, LG, or Samsung.) If you must go under 42" or can't find a plasma in stock, then go with LG. I think they make the best LCDs currently. Vizios are...well they're crap. I don't know any other way to put it.

ChubbyGuy40

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If you can, a plasma is much better (When its from Panasonic, LG, or Samsung.) If you must go under 42" or can't find a plasma in stock, then go with LG. I think they make the best LCDs currently. Vizios are...well they're crap. I don't know any other way to put it.

Tetrarch9

Whats your budget? And yes the cheap Vizios are terrible quality and reliability.

Just go with the Vizio then. In general, they don't have the best picture and build quality but they are OK. Sony is pretty good at the lower price range, specifcally the EX401.

42" LG plasma..

I have a 32 inch Vizio I bought back in 2008 and it looks great. It's still going strong.Tauruslink

[QUOTE="Tauruslink"]I have a 32 inch Vizio I bought back in 2008 and it looks great. It's still going strong.AutoPilotOn

Ugh I have people telling me Vizio is great and people telling me its crap. Im looking for something I can play 8 straight hours of Mass effect 2 on. For around 300-450 U.S dollars 500 if its worth it. Also Do I need 1080p? I heard most PS3 games run in 720p anyway.

Ugh I have people telling me Vizio is great and people telling me its crap. Im looking for something I can play 8 straight hours of Mass effect 2 on. For around 300-450 U.S dollars 500 if its worth it. Also Do I need 1080p? I heard most PS3 games run in 720p anyway.

Tetrarch9