How much of a difference do you think playing games on an HDTV is than a SDTV?

Its looks a bit nicer, a nice luxary if you can afford it, but nothing that would really play different on playing Oblivion or such game on a SDTV or a HDTV. I know because I went from SDTV toHDTV. I thought Oblivion looked awesome on SDTV, the effect wasn't that much more. The sad thing if that is hurts the looks of last gen games, oh well can't do much about that.

Everything is more detailed, that's about it, it's all clearer.

But a fish will still look like a fish, a car looks like a car, for e.g.

Play a computer game at a resolution of 640*480, then play one at a resoultion of 1024*768 (720p quality but without widescreen)or higher and you'll see the difference.coolviper2003

Not a good comparison, SDTVs blur jagies computers do not. Also I sit a good 2-3 meters away from my TV and about a 3/4 of a meter away from my computer screen,

HD makes everything clearer, shows sharper details and much better picture quality overall.

But as for how much of an improvement, it really depends on the game. Gears of War doesn't look significantly better on an HDTV but Rainbow Six Vegas? The difference is practically night and day.

Being a PC gamer i see i major difference, if its a big SDTV its awful, but on small SDTVs its really not so much an issue.

Good art design and style can shine through regardless, and if someone has never seen a game on a HDTV they won't notice the difference or care anyway.

I think it makes a huge difference. PS3 and 360 games were meant to be played in HD. chumpion69

[QUOTE="coolviper2003"]Play a computer game at a resolution of 640*480, then play one at a resoultion of 1024*768 (720p quality but without widescreen)or higher and you'll see the difference.albi321

Not a good comparison, SDTVs blur jagies computers do not. Also I sit a good 2-3 meters away from my TV and about a 3/4 of a meter away from my computer screen,

i cant speak for PCs but as for consoles it looks like crap. you cant read any of the txt because its smushed down and the graphics look a million times better in HDmattyomo99

[QUOTE="mattyomo99"]i cant speak for PCs but as for consoles it looks like crap. you cant read any of the txt because its smushed down and the graphics look a million times better in HDunknowndrk

and also you dont have to go all out on a 1080p tv. I had a 23inch 480p tv for awhile and its nothing special but it gets the job done. i got it for $299 at walmart

I was just wondering what others thought of in terms of playing on an HDTV compared to a standard television? I think there is a huge difference but some of my friends think there isn't much of a difference. What do you guys think? I play on a 52 inch sony bravia tv so I think there is a huge difference.
unknowndrk

640x480 versus 1280x720. Do you know how to add/subtract? Good, you're one step closer.

Is that TV 1080p? Then you're looking at 640x480 versus 1920x1080. The detail's higher, AA is imperative, and there's progressive scan.

Yes, the difference is significant and the impact is severe.

[QUOTE="coolviper2003"]Play a computer game at a resolution of 640*480, then play one at a resoultion of 1024*768 (720p quality but without widescreen)or higher and you'll see the difference.albi321

Not a good comparison, SDTVs blur jagies computers do not. Also I sit a good 2-3 meters away from my TV and about a 3/4 of a meter away from my computer screen,

we have a 52" lcd, it looks pretty darn amazing imo, i can't stand playing on anything smaller anymore

it's pretty rare when you have graphics on a 52" that look better the closer you get (well, so long as you don't faceplant)

I was just wondering what others thought of in terms of playing on an HDTV compared to a standard television? I think there is a huge difference but some of my friends think there isn't much of a difference. What do you guys think? I play on a 52 inch sony bravia tv so I think there is a huge difference.
unknowndrk

Ive compared and certain games like Lair make a HUGE difference but other games like RFOMarent really all that noticable

Yes it is nicer but it is nothing huge. There is no monster change going from SD to HDEltroz

Then you have a horrible HDTV or HD monitor, cuz the difference for me is tremendous.

I played resistance on SD, a few months later I played it in HD and noticed things i've never seen before, and Rainbow Six is literally unplayable in SD because of how blurry it is, atleqast for my tv. HD makes a world of difference and is worth every penny imo.

[QUOTE="Eltroz"]Yes it is nicer but it is nothing huge. There is no monster change going from SD to HDshadyd1717

Then you have a horrible HDTV or HD monitor, cuz the difference for me is tremendous.

I played resistance on SD, a few months later I played it in HD and noticed things i've never seen before, and Rainbow Six is literally unplayable in SD because of how blurry it is, atleqast for my tv. HD makes a world of difference and is worth every penny imo.

Really I played R6 on my SD for the longest time, it wasn't unplayable. o.O

Weird...

People actually saying that it's not much of a difference between SD and HD.

Maybe you guys bought a crappy HDTV.

I think it makes a huge difference. PS3 and 360 games were meant to be played in HD. chumpion69

Same here, playing on my 22 inch tv vs my friends 57 inch....not only does everything look more crisp on the HD, but its so much....idk..just more appealing all around.

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[QUOTE="Eltroz"]Yes it is nicer but it is nothing huge. There is no monster change going from SD to HDArisShadows

Then you have a horrible HDTV or HD monitor, cuz the difference for me is tremendous.

I played resistance on SD, a few months later I played it in HD and noticed things i've never seen before, and Rainbow Six is literally unplayable in SD because of how blurry it is, atleqast for my tv. HD makes a world of difference and is worth every penny imo.

Really I played R6 on my SD for the longest time, it wasn't unplayable. o.O

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[QUOTE="Eltroz"]Yes it is nicer but it is nothing huge. There is no monster change going from SD to HDshadyd1717

Then you have a horrible HDTV or HD monitor, cuz the difference for me is tremendous.

I played resistance on SD, a few months later I played it in HD and noticed things i've never seen before, and Rainbow Six is literally unplayable in SD because of how blurry it is, atleqast for my tv. HD makes a world of difference and is worth every penny imo.

Really I played R6 on my SD for the longest time, it wasn't unplayable. o.O

I only bought my HDTV, because my SDTV was hand me down and was very old. HDTV makes the game more sharper and colors come out more, but I enjoyed the same games previously on my SD. Its nice to have but not something that will ruin the experience of playing on SD.

I used to think that there was little difference until I got an HDTV. I see more, hear more and my online scores have gone way up.Tiefster

Ya, Lost Planet was one of those hard to see till HD, as well as Dead Rising.

All of this "a little better" stuff is crap. Either A you are trying to make yourself feel better you don't have HD, or B your eyes are not in 20/20 because the difference is huge. I have a 32" in 1080P rez and anytime I see a 360 or Wii game on a tube it is no comparison. So much is lost and I feel sorry that they don't know what they are missing. HD makes text readable, the guide and dashboard look crisp and sophisticated, and games have not only much more detail and clarity, but a stable, still look and much more depth. Don't just go SD to HD, try getting used to HD and go back if you disagree.Taylorgc2004

Wii games are 480p. It looks better on tube than on HD.

I was just wondering what others thought of in terms of playing on an HDTV compared to a standard television? I think there is a huge difference but some of my friends think there isn't much of a difference. What do you guys think? I play on a 52 inch sony bravia tv so I think there is a huge difference.
unknowndrk

well yea.. lol is it a sony bravia XBR lcd? because that tv upscales everythign to 1080p and doubles all frames per second, (im gettign on this holiday season)

The difference is huge especialy when you are 40" and up!!! SDTV looks so ugly to me because I'm usd to HDTV. I have a 52" 1080p Sony Bravia and it's the best TV I ever owned. Now after playing my PS3 on that I went back to my parents' house to visit my sister and she has a 30" SDTV with a PS2 and I have to say that it's very ugly!!

So there are huge differences!!! HDTV's are getting cheaper by each month!! Soon everyone can afford one!! I suggest to everyone to go and get one!!!

PS: Don't live in the past!! Look forward to the future!!! HD gaming is the future!

Yes it is nicer but it is nothing huge. There is no monster change going from SD to HDEltroz