Do you still use "dinosaur" technology like 56k and SDTV?

[QUOTE="comeonthehoops"]Yeah, I have a SDTV. I don't really see much point in upgrading, I could use the money for much better things.TheSterls

So let me get this straight? Your posting in a gaming forum so you obviously like games . Why in the hell is a HDTV not one of your higher priorites. If you have kids to feed are something sure I understand but as far as gaming goes I dont think I could go back to an SDTV.

Because gaming is about, you know....game play? Not how awesome your graphics are. You act like games no longer work on SDTV's.

[QUOTE="TheSterls"]

[QUOTE="comeonthehoops"]Yeah, I have a SDTV. I don't really see much point in upgrading, I could use the money for much better things.Pixel-Pirate

So let me get this straight? Your posting in a gaming forum so you obviously like games . Why in the hell is a HDTV not one of your higher priorites. If you have kids to feed are something sure I understand but as far as gaming goes I dont think I could go back to an SDTV.

Because gaming is about, you know....game play? Not how awesome your graphics are. You act like games no longer work on SDTV's.

what is this sdtv and 56k you speak of?

Is that something that you can watch on the History Channel?

i've got my 360 and PS3 hooked up to a 26" samsung tube-tv

it doesn't really bother me anyways except when i try to play Dead Rising, but other than that i'm only playing Demon's Souls and Darksiders on the PS3 and neither of those really benefit from HD resolutions

i do have 4 bluray movies tho, so sometimes i lug my ps3 down to our 52" hdtv which we use mostly for watching tv and sports and rarely ever watch movies on it (hence why it's not hooked up)... bluray looks fantastic but games really don't take advantage of it, even GT5p is kinda irritating to play because despite being able to play it in 1080p there's only 2xAA being processed so it just makes it look like ass but more noticeable

I have a SDTV. HDTV's are too expensive! :(

I have a SDTV. HDTV's are too expensive! :(

tekken220

Fast connection,but no HDTV.They're still too expensive.

Lat time I used 56k on a sdtv I fell of my Dinosaur. :P

Actually I think it was the Dreamcast. :)

I don't have any SDTV's, but most of my TV's don't have cable boxes (So cable TV is still in SD).

I really don't mind it. I even break out my Gameboy Color every once in a while, but I get tired of it after a month because of replacing batteries, and the speakers don't work anymore.

Edit:

And as for internet... I can never go back.

[QUOTE="tekken220"]

I have a SDTV. HDTV's are too expensive! :(

racing1750

One mans idea of really cheap isn't the same as anothers. Really cheap to me would be 50-100 dollars.

I have never seen an HDTV in stores for less than 500$ and usually averaging around a grand.

Fast connection,but no HDTV.They're still too expensive.

Lto_thaG

[QUOTE="Lto_thaG"]

Fast connection,but no HDTV.They're still too expensive.

X360PS3AMD05

[QUOTE="racing1750"][QUOTE="tekken220"]

I have a SDTV. HDTV's are too expensive! :(

Pixel-Pirate

One mans idea of really cheap isn't the same as anothers. Really cheap to me would be 50-100 dollars.

I have never seen an HDTV in stores for less than 500$ and usually averaging around a grand.

Samsung - 19" Class / 720p / 60Hz / LCD HDTV

Reg. Price:$279.99
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Sale:$199.99

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Samsung+-+19%22+****/+720p+/+60Hz+/+LCD+HDTV/9231191.p?id=1218063854704&skuId=9231191

One mans idea of really cheap isn't the same as anothers. Really cheap to me would be 50-100 dollars.

I have never seen an HDTV in stores for less than 500$ and usually averaging around a grand.

Pixel-Pirate

Well, we bought our 50" Samsung for about a grand.

If you're looking for cheap 1080p, look for something like this: $240 CAD

I'm using it for my PC right now, but it does has HDMI. I tried it with my ps3 and it works fine.

http://www.directcanada.com/products/?sku=1069177351J&vpn=E2400HD&manufacture=BENQ

Also, you could go even cheaper and get this 1080p 21.5", but imo 21.5" is just too small for gaming: $170 CAD

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236053&nm_mc=OTC-Pr1c3canadaCA&cm_mmc=OTC-Pr1c3canadaCA-_-Monitors+-+LCD+Flat+Panel-_-ASUS-_-24236053

When it comes to 1080p, that's pretty cheap.

Well, I don't know if I'd call it dinosaur, but I game on a six year old 1080i TV. I think the picture looks pretty good, so I see no reason to upgrade anytime soon. Unfortunately, every once in a while the TV whacks out and green lines travel up the screen. That can get annoying.

[QUOTE="TheSterls"]

So let me get this straight? Your posting in a gaming forum so you obviously like games . Why in the hell is a HDTV not one of your higher priorites. If you have kids to feed are something sure I understand but as far as gaming goes I dont think I could go back to an SDTV.

Because gaming is about, you know....game play? Not how awesome your graphics are. You act like games no longer work on SDTV's.

[QUOTE="Pixel-Pirate"]

[QUOTE="TheSterls"]

So let me get this straight? Your posting in a gaming forum so you obviously like games . Why in the hell is a HDTV not one of your higher priorites. If you have kids to feed are something sure I understand but as far as gaming goes I dont think I could go back to an SDTV.

Revan_911

Because gaming is about, you know....game play? Not how awesome your graphics are. You act like games no longer work on SDTV's.

To be honest, the difference is actually quite large. Not that playing on an SDTV is bad, due to the core experience being the same.

However take FFXIII as an example:

I can understand people still having SDTVs, but 56K??

BZSIN

I still have an SDTV, in fact if you come in my house it's like you stepped back in time into the 80's :P

[QUOTE="DarkLink77"]

I have an SDTV, because 1) I'm in college and thus poor, and 2) HDTVs are extremly expensive.

Gamelova79

Yeah, sure TC! I'm playing Front Mission 3 (PS1) on my SDTV and enjoying it all the way! 8)

I've been HD and Online since Dreamcast! :o

Glad people are catching up, it's been a decade, I used to be the minority around here. :cry:

I remember being excited when the PS2 released and there were official component cables released for the PS2!

That was a console first people forget about. Great memories.

I do have dinosaur technology though, as I have a TV in my bathroom, and it's SD. It's little though. I can't miss my shows!

SolidTy

Didnt an HDTV cost like 40,000 dollars back then??? You must be rich.

I like how the majority of posts on this topic are "people who can't affor HDTV therefore its not worth the upgrade and they don't see a difference anyways".

I drive a BMW 320 coupe, i cant even imagine how people dri.......

...wait! This is the thread where we brag about our possessions right?

Thunderdrone

I need an sd tv because all my systems other than my 360 and ps3 look like garbage on HD tvs

[QUOTE="X360PS3AMD05"][QUOTE="Lto_thaG"]

Fast connection,but no HDTV.They're still too expensive.

Lto_thaG

I like how the majority of posts on this topic are "people who can't affor HDTV therefore its not worth the upgrade and they don't see a difference anyways".

Phazevariance

One word, denial.

[QUOTE="Lto_thaG"][QUOTE="X360PS3AMD05"] I saw year end clearances for 60'' DLPs at $700 once, that's cheap compared to people who pay $2K for LCDs.furomaster_99

Not everyone has an awesome job and is living the easy life.

[QUOTE="Phazevariance"]

I like how the majority of posts on this topic are "people who can't affor HDTV therefore its not worth the upgrade and they don't see a difference anyways".

Epak_

One word, denial.

I honestly just find HD to be fairly ugly.

You don't have to believe me. But that is simply how I feel whenever I see one at the store.

surround sound and that crap is where I think people are really fooling themselves.

IMO. I'm with my SD TV too, but I'll probably upgrade it this fall. Hopefully this 3d crap brings them down more.

HavocV3

College student here, who is living with an HDTV and is running a fast connection.

-DarthMaul-

no there are 3 t.vs(including my monitor) in my house all capable of HD and haven't had dialup since in 2003. If you say u can't afford it just get a 1080p monitor for $200.

[QUOTE="furomaster_99"]

[QUOTE="Lto_thaG"] Not cheap for me.I can't get that amount of money anywhere.Pixel-Pirate

Not everyone has an awesome job and is living the easy life.

[QUOTE="Epak_"]

[QUOTE="Phazevariance"]

I like how the majority of posts on this topic are "people who can't affor HDTV therefore its not worth the upgrade and they don't see a difference anyways".

Pixel-Pirate

One word, denial.

I honestly just find HD to be fairly ugly.

You don't have to believe me. But that is simply how I feel whenever I see one at the store.

The excuses are getting better and better. Seriously now, SDTV's are a must for older consoles ( my N64 looks horrible on my HDTV) BUT once you go HD you don't want to go back.

[QUOTE="Epak_"]

[QUOTE="Phazevariance"]

I like how the majority of posts on this topic are "people who can't affor HDTV therefore its not worth the upgrade and they don't see a difference anyways".

Pixel-Pirate

One word, denial.

I honestly just find HD to be fairly ugly.

You don't have to believe me. But that is simply how I feel whenever I see one at the store.

[QUOTE="Pixel-Pirate"]

[QUOTE="Epak_"]

One word, denial.

Epak_

I honestly just find HD to be fairly ugly.

You don't have to believe me. But that is simply how I feel whenever I see one at the store.

The excuses are getting better and better. Seriously now, SDTV's are a must for older consoles ( my N64 looks horrible on my HDTV) BUT once you go HD you don't want to go back.

I only have SDTV's. I play games on my Pc monitor. You don't really need HD to watch TV. not at all

Fuuny stuff. Most people in SW use SD but we get all these "graphicz kings" topics. lol any way I use HD and High Speed. I could not go back to SD. I feel as if I have tunnel vision when I look at them now.chaoz-king

I was thinking the same thing, lots of graphic king arguements and it seems like everyone is still usind SD tv's, games still look good on SD's but there sure is a lot of Tech talk in this forum and not enough tech equipment.

I had a 13" SD, a 42" and 32" HDTV. I kept the 13" sd so I could watch sports while playing games on the 42". :D

[QUOTE="comeonthehoops"]Yeah, I have a SDTV. I don't really see much point in upgrading, I could use the money for much better things.TheSterls

So let me get this straight? Your posting in a gaming forum so you obviously like games . Why in the hell is a HDTV not one of your higher priorites. If you have kids to feed are something sure I understand but as far as gaming goes I dont think I could go back to an SDTV.

my kids need to eat too, but god damn it they need HD as well :P

I still have SDTV, cant really find a reason to "upgrade".

[QUOTE="Gamelova79"]

I dont think I could ever go back. I have to have a fast internet connection and love my gorgeous HDTV. Plenty of others do not care of what they have.

Do you use SDTV and 56k modems?

Revan_911

Boo this man!

[QUOTE="Revan_911"][QUOTE="Pixel-Pirate"]

Because gaming is about, you know....game play? Not how awesome your graphics are. You act like games no longer work on SDTV's.

lundy86_4

To be honest, the difference is actually quite large. Not that playing on an SDTV is bad, due to the core experience being the same.

However take FFXIII as an example:

I was eating as I looked at this and the blurry ones actually made me feel a little sick. Weird.