Best Buy Gamers Package

For anyone interested, Best Buy is having a special deal that includes 42" Panasonic plasma, Xbox 360 Eite holiday bundle and Avatar the game all for only 699$.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Panasonic+VIERA+Plasma+HDTV,+Xbox+360+Elite+%26+Avatar+Gaming+Package/9999121400050002.p?id=pcmprd121500050002&skuId=9999121400050002&st=xbox%20elite&lp=3&cp=1

If you were considering buying a new TV for gaming, this is a great deal. The tv by itself is around 600-700$, but with the deal you also get a brand new Elite with Jasper and 3 other games.

The two problems I see are: - 720p - Plasma The 360 has long been able to (up/re)scale games to 1080p, even those that didn't explicitly support them. Just seems stupid to go with a 720p TV now. Also, because it is plasma, that thing will run very HOT, and use up a lot more electricity than an equivalent LCD, and certainly more than an LED. But eh, a free console with it? I suppose it's not all bad.codezer0

You know 1080p only matters for screen sizes over 50"and viewing distances below 10 feet. An average gamer won't even see a difference, especially if it's a 42"TV.

And plasmas are actually the best for video gaming. They offer better black levels, contrast, crisper colors, faster refresh rates, response time and no annoying input lag while playing video games. The newer models do not waste as much electricity as before and they also don't have the "burn-in" problem. This is an energy star qualified 2009 Panasonic model, it's not some crappy 3rd rate product. Comparable LCDs also cost a lot more then their plasma counterparts and offer much less. I would personally take a great 42 Panny plasma over a washed out LCD any day.

You know 1080p only matters for screen sizes over 50"and viewing distances below 10 feet. An average gamer won't even see a difference, especially if it's a 42"TV.

And plasmas are actually the best for video gaming. They offer better black levels, contrast, crisper colors, faster refresh rates, response time and no annoying input lag while playing video games. The newer models do not waste as much electricity as before and they also don't have the "burn-in" problem. This is an energy star qualified 2009 Panasonic model, it's not some crappy 3rd rate product. Comparable LCDs also cost a lot more then their plasma counterparts and offer much less. I would personally take a great 42 Panny plasma over a washed out LCD any day.

PabloEscobar20

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You know 1080p only matters for screen sizes over 50"and viewing distances below 10 feet. An average gamer won't even see a difference, especially if it's a 42"TV.

And plasmas are actually the best for video gaming. They offer better black levels, contrast, crisper colors, faster refresh rates, response time and no annoying input lag while playing video games. The newer models do not waste as much electricity as before and they also don't have the "burn-in" problem. This is an energy star qualified 2009 Panasonic model, it's not some crappy 3rd rate product. Comparable LCDs also cost a lot more then their plasma counterparts and offer much less. I would personally take a great 42 Panny plasma over a washed out LCD any day.

codezer0

But still would you rather have an inferior picture just because of an energy bill? It's not like you are paying hundreds of dollars just for that plasma.

But still would you rather have an inferior picture just because of an energy bill? It's not like you are paying hundreds of dollars just for that plasma.

PabloEscobar20

[QUOTE="PabloEscobar20"]

But still would you rather have an inferior picture just because of an energy bill? It's not like you are paying hundreds of dollars just for that plasma.

codezer0

Is it really that bad? I got 42 Panny plasma in living room and never noticed it gets so hot. I'm gonna put the new 42 plasma in my small room, think that will turn it into microwave considering i will be using it with 360 and PS3?

The two problems I see are: - 720p - Plasma The 360 has long been able to (up/re)scale games to 1080p, even those that didn't explicitly support them. Just seems stupid to go with a 720p TV now. Also, because it is plasma, that thing will run very HOT, and use up a lot more electricity than an equivalent LCD, and certainly more than an LED. But eh, a free console with it? I suppose it's not all bad.codezer0

You can save over 100 times the amount of money by just turning all the lights off in the houes 24/7 ( except the room your in ), then by buying a LCD.

Is it really that bad? I got 42 Panny plasma in living room and never noticed it gets so hot. I'm gonna put the new 42 plasma in my small room, think that will turn it into microwave considering i will be using it with 360 and PS3?

PabloEscobar20

You can save over 100 times the amount of money by just turning all the lights off in the houes 24/7 ( except the room your in ), then by buying a LCD.

AdjacentLives

[QUOTE="PabloEscobar20"]

You know 1080p only matters for screen sizes over 50"and viewing distances below 10 feet. An average gamer won't even see a difference, especially if it's a 42"TV.

And plasmas are actually the best for video gaming. They offer better black levels, contrast, crisper colors, faster refresh rates, response time and no annoying input lag while playing video games. The newer models do not waste as much electricity as before and they also don't have the "burn-in" problem. This is an energy star qualified 2009 Panasonic model, it's not some crappy 3rd rate product. Comparable LCDs also cost a lot more then their plasma counterparts and offer much less. I would personally take a great 42 Panny plasma over a washed out LCD any day.

codezer0

You're fairly clueless aren't you ? The Panasonics V10 (plasma) in comparison to the Samsung 8500 (LED-LCD) is a $20-$50 electricity bill difference per year. Comparing $800 plasma's to $4000 LCD's (LED LCD) is the only way you can get that electricity bill difference. And yet the only thing the 8500 has over the V10 is an equivalent in blacks. For $2000 more and you still get less of a PQ, awful viewing angles and input lag. No burn in with top end plasma's, only image retention on the Samsung B650.

Can't you get Pioneer Kuros for 4000$? Which is supposed to be best of the best.

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But still would you rather have an inferior picture just because of an energy bill? It's not like you are paying hundreds of dollars just for that plasma.

codezer0

Can't you get Pioneer Kuros for 4000$? Which is supposed to be best of the best.

PabloEscobar20