Do HD TVs make much difference?

I was planning on getting a HD television soon and since I was only really going to use it for gaming purposes (Xbox 360) I was wondering whether it makes that much a difference to the experience.

Thanks :)

I was planning on getting a HD television soon and since I was only really going to use it for gaming purposes (Xbox 360) I was wondering whether it makes that much a difference to the experience.

Thanks :)

LordWaspy

It's WAY better. You will never go back to SD after it.

Massive difference. You can actually read the text on games too!

yes yes and dont ever let anybody tell you no.

Big difference. Once you go HD. Everything else looks like crap.

ooo yes... i don't have one personally because I'm poor atm but when i go over my sister house all those tiny things that was somewhat hard to see get ready to watch it pop out... from a standerd tv to a hd it sure dose

here let me give you a preveiw

thats standerd T.V

thats HD T.V i'm 4real not the greatest picture but you get the point. btw i,m eating cheese coneys atm thats why i choose hot dog lol :D

Yeah I still play on standard and the text is really hard to read at times especialy if it's small. I also have a few games where it doesn't display the game properly so it cuts parts of it out. Like oh Fable 2 anytime there was text at the top of the screen I could only see a little over half of it. The rest was angled out of my screen. I've seen some of the games I play on HD tvs at other peoples houses though and it looks great. I can't wait till I can get one to replace my 150 pound giant pos.

I would say yes. Having only in the last couple of week upgraded my TV from an 8 year old HD 1080i capable TV to a Full HD 1080p one, I can say, even that makes a difference. Many will say that most games don't run in that resolution. But if you get a decent size and the refresh rate is higher, which is easier on the eyes. then it will make a massive difference.

VGA isn't HD it's analog I believe. Still nice picture though. ;)

Big difference. Once you go HD. Everything else looks like crap.

Truvietplaya

no

VGA isn't HD it's analog I believe. Still nice picture though. ;)

I keep my xbox in my room for the most part, and I have just a standard tv. There's a 42 inch HD downstairs. It's very aggravating playing most games on the regular tv, since they make subtitles and the text in stuff like tutorials so small, it takes 3 times as long to try deciphering what's being written. It's also aggravating getting sniped online because you can't make out the detail in the distance.

I've noticed the tiny-text problem didn't really get bad until about 3 years ago. Kind of pisses me off developers shrank text for whatever reason, I'm assuming they think everyone's got a nice tv now.

I get more kills on LIVE now since I upgraded to my HDTV.
It was worth the money!

Yeah well it makes more of a difference on PS3. It's a night and day difference on both systems. Brighter + clearer. But it doesnt do anything to gameplay just entertainment.taz1377

why does HD make more of a difference on the ps3? both systems are capable of 1080p and most of the games on both are native to 720p.

dude its 2010... who doesnt have a HDTV. even little kids in africa are owning noobs on HDTV's. do you still have 56k?

ACAClA

That's kind of rude, not to mention ignorant.

I can either choose to pay for my health and car insurance for 6 months, 3 months worth of groceries, two months of rent, or I can blow it on a tv...

Hmm...decisions, decisions.

OHHHHH HELLLL YEAAAAA

[QUOTE="taz1377"]Yeah well it makes more of a difference on PS3. It's a night and day difference on both systems. Brighter + clearer. But it doesnt do anything to gameplay just entertainment.Gen007

why does HD make more of a difference on the ps3? both systems are capable of 1080p and most of the games on both are native to 720p.

because FF 13 looks better on PS3 of course. JK

dude its 2010... who doesnt have a HDTV. even little kids in africa are owning noobs on HDTV's. do you still have 56k?

ACAClA

Yes. Just make sure you use a HDMI or component cable, and switch the settings on your gaming system(s).

Also, if your HDTV is on "Dynamic" or "Vivid," switch it to "Cinema" or "Movie."

I was planning on getting a HD television soon and since I was only really going to use it for gaming purposes (Xbox 360) I was wondering whether it makes that much a difference to the experience.

Thanks :)

LordWaspy

How do I say this without sounding like a radical lunatic......HECK YEAH MAN....WHAT'S WRONG WITH YOU!!!??? lol...jk:P

I was planning on getting a HD television soon and since I was only really going to use it for gaming purposes (Xbox 360) I was wondering whether it makes that much a difference to the experience.

Thanks :)

i was in the same situation, hdmi makes a difference? holy **** it does

I got ODST and I'm not even going to try and clear it until I go home and play it on the 42" HD tv at home. Tried it on a 26" SD one in my flat and it is actually painful to watch especially when using the visor thing and you can't see anything without that in the night sections.

Haha i've never seen so many people have the same opinion in a forum :) Its a HUGE difference! So much clearer, smoother and more precise! Wellzification

You had me up until I looked at your signature. Ewwwwww now I feel sick. :?

lol :D

Oh and yes it makes one hell of a difference. I couldn't believe my eyes when I first did the switch. :shock:

Once you play in HD there's no going back...I'ts the only way to play IMO;)

I was amazed when I upgraded my tv and used the hdmi. Not only do games look sharper but text is easier to read.

I was amazed when I upgraded my tv and used the hdmi. Not only do games look sharper but text is easier to read.

bALTHar86

Once your are in HD you will regret never buying it Sooner that this

Well i tried it first on the huge flatscreen in the living room and it was pretty good then i buyed the HD cable and it was fantastic.

when I baught my HD tv last year I was playing World at war and skate 2 alot and they both looked like new games

VGA isn't HD it's analog I believe. Still nice picture though. ;)

I normally play on my 27" SD TV, but I lived with a guy (and still play on his TV sometimes)who has a 42" HD Widescreen and honestly I can't tell that much of a difference in games - at least not enough to warrant that much more money. The only real difference I could see is that for some games the text is much smaller in SD compared to HD, but there's only been a couple cases I've seen of that.

[QUOTE="dan_plus_o"]My dad has a huge 42" Plasma tv and he only watches tv on it.. I always tell him what a waste his tv is.. Not even putting it to good use with a 360/playstation or blueray player. For me the only reason why I would want I big HD tv is for gaming, for watching tv I don't really care how clearly I can see up that actors nose. Anyways I just bought a 360 - VGA cable so I can play my 360 on my 22" LCD monitor in HD. Will be so much nicer then the current old tv I am using. So hard to read the text. I currently have a bunch of games waiting to be played on my 360 but I won't play them until I get my 360-VGA cable.RobboElRobbo

VGA isn't HD it's analog I believe. Still nice picture though. ;)

HUGE difference. I can't even look at my old SDTV's that are sitting unplugged in the corner without cringing. I have quick flashes of muddy images and get a feeling of claustraphobia when I consider playing games on them. The only thing that keeps them around is the thought of hooking up my old NES or SNES to them for that nostalgia kick but I can't even bring myself to do that since I can play them on the HDTV just fine. SMB on a 50" is crazy delicious.