Ok. 4 all the guys thinking 360 minus HDTV equals bad, heres the real deal.

Well it looks much better on my 32" HDTV than it did on my old 32" SDTV so imo...

HDTV > SDTV.

Ade.

I have an sd and the xbox360 looks amazing on it. but my friend has an hd and it looks better on his. not just 2 inches away, it looks a lot better.

are you sure your friend has the hd cables set up and not just the components? 

You're so far off on this one.

I'm playing on an SDTV through component cables. And I'm lucky. Most SDTVs don't have this option. But as a test, I played using the standard RCA cord, just to see what was happening.  And what I found is that people stuck with that set up are going to see flickering text, some muddier details, and, in some cases, text that is just impossible to read.

That said, GoW still looks amazing. GRAW, too. These games are totally playable. But having seen everything on my friend's HDTV, there's no doubt in my mind that that will be my next big purchase. There's no comparison... the HDTV just looks way sharper and even more stunning and impressive.

Don't let the fact that you have an SDTV keep you from buying the 360. There are demos on the XBL for just about every game, so you can test each one on your particular set up. But don't be deluded: there is a huge difference, and HDTV is far better.

If you haven't already gotten a 360, but really want one, just you can't decide if it's worth it if you don't have an ""HDTV""... You shouldn't even think about buying an HDTV in the first place. The graphics are EXACTLY the same on my SDTV compared to my friend's HDTV. The only thing is that if you sity Reeeeeeeeeallly close, SDTVs look a little blurry. But honestly, do you play video games 2 inches away from your TV??? I don't think so. I sit 3-5 feet away and my 3 year old SDTV still makes 360 look amazing. HDTV is hyped and overatted way to much. And for the people that will say "HDTV is better because...blah blah blah....", it's just bullsh!t. They are just trying to justify themselves wasting 5 Grand on a TV that will be $700 bucks in 3 years. So don't worry about having an HDTV because it doesn't make a difference if you are sitting a normal distance away from the TV. I was weary about 360 and HDTVs but now I think "Wtf is this sh!t about 360 and HDTVs theres no difference" IMHO. So there ya have it. HD is pointless and gimmicky, only to fool those with too much money and not enough brains.X360NowPS3Later

Forgive me but you sir are a total idiot.  Seriously.  You are so dumb that i am amazed that you can think let alone be able to post on a forum.  You are correct you don't NEED an HDTV to play a 360.  You are INCORRECT in saying there is no difference between SDTV and HDTV.  You may want to ask your mommy to take you to the Optometrist (Eye Doctor) and have your vision checked.

If you haven't already gotten a 360, but really want one, just you can't decide if it's worth it if you don't have an ""HDTV""... You shouldn't even think about buying an HDTV in the first place. The graphics are EXACTLY the same on my SDTV compared to my friend's HDTV. The only thing is that if you sity Reeeeeeeeeallly close, SDTVs look a little blurry. But honestly, do you play video games 2 inches away from your TV??? I don't think so. I sit 3-5 feet away and my 3 year old SDTV still makes 360 look amazing. HDTV is hyped and overatted way to much. And for the people that will say "HDTV is better because...blah blah blah....", it's just bullsh!t. They are just trying to justify themselves wasting 5 Grand on a TV that will be $700 bucks in 3 years. So don't worry about having an HDTV because it doesn't make a difference if you are sitting a normal distance away from the TV. I was weary about 360 and HDTVs but now I think "Wtf is this sh!t about 360 and HDTVs theres no difference" IMHO. So there ya have it. HD is pointless and gimmicky, only to fool those with too much money and not enough brains.X360NowPS3Later

Quite possibly the dumbest thing I ahve ever read, stop trying to make yourself feel better for not owning an HDTV by saying that you can't tell the difference.  Here's some steps to take so you see a difference from SDTV to HDTV,,,,,,

- Go get glasses

-DOnt listen to your friend tell you his lcd is HD even though it isn't

-If it is HD make sure he set it to HD in the 360 options blade, make sure using component cables and those are set to HD aswell. 

Well it looks much better on my 32" HDTV than it did on my old 32" SDTV so imo...

HDTV > SDTV.

Ade.

Ade_Newman

ok this is a noob question but i really dont know what does IMO mean

HDTV FTW!!!!  I'll never go back. 

If you haven't already gotten a 360, but really want one, just you can't decide if it's worth it if you don't have an ""HDTV""... You shouldn't even think about buying an HDTV in the first place. The graphics are EXACTLY the same on my SDTV compared to my friend's HDTV. The only thing is that if you sity Reeeeeeeeeallly close, SDTVs look a little blurry. But honestly, do you play video games 2 inches away from your TV??? I don't think so. I sit 3-5 feet away and my 3 year old SDTV still makes 360 look amazing. HDTV is hyped and overatted way to much. And for the people that will say "HDTV is better because...blah blah blah....", it's just bullsh!t. They are just trying to justify themselves wasting 5 Grand on a TV that will be $700 bucks in 3 years. So don't worry about having an HDTV because it doesn't make a difference if you are sitting a normal distance away from the TV. I was weary about 360 and HDTVs but now I think "Wtf is this sh!t about 360 and HDTVs theres no difference" IMHO. So there ya have it. HD is pointless and gimmicky, only to fool those with too much money and not enough brains.X360NowPS3Later

No difference between sd and hd tv? are you blind or just brain damaged. seriously though your friends hdtv sucks horse hair if its no difference from an sd tv. 

If you haven't already gotten a 360, but really want one, just you can't decide if it's worth it if you don't have an ""HDTV""... You shouldn't even think about buying an HDTV in the first place. The graphics are EXACTLY the same on my SDTV compared to my friend's HDTV. The only thing is that if you sity Reeeeeeeeeallly close, SDTVs look a little blurry. But honestly, do you play video games 2 inches away from your TV??? I don't think so. I sit 3-5 feet away and my 3 year old SDTV still makes 360 look amazing. HDTV is hyped and overatted way to much. And for the people that will say "HDTV is better because...blah blah blah....", it's just bullsh!t. They are just trying to justify themselves wasting 5 Grand on a TV that will be $700 bucks in 3 years. So don't worry about having an HDTV because it doesn't make a difference if you are sitting a normal distance away from the TV. I was weary about 360 and HDTVs but now I think "Wtf is this sh!t about 360 and HDTVs theres no difference" IMHO. So there ya have it. HD is pointless and gimmicky, only to fool those with too much money and not enough brains.X360NowPS3Later

your right...dont get me wrong i think hdtv is cool and all but for the 360 it makes no difference..my hdtv actualy makes it look wierd...i prefer sdtv on the 360...i guess its because most hdtvs are wider than tall so it makes it look stretched out..but honestly you dont need to see EVERY little detail in a game..its just the marketing world brainwashing people to think hdtv makes a difference

I play mine on an SDTV and I think my TV looks great.  I play GeoW and it's an amazing looking game.gatsbythepig

Agreed.  I have an SDTV and 360 still looks great on it!

Well it looks mucha better on my 32" HDTV than it did on my old 32" SDTV so imo...

HDTV > SDTV.

Ade.

Ade_Newman

Yep, there's no question HDTV is over ratedmmogoon

No one who actually owns an HDTV would say that, so I guess you & the TC have something in common, you both really want a kickass HDTV...

If you haven't already gotten a 360, but really want one, just you can't decide if it's worth it if you don't have an ""HDTV""... You shouldn't even think about buying an HDTV in the first place. The graphics are EXACTLY the same on my SDTV compared to my friend's HDTV. The only thing is that if you sity Reeeeeeeeeallly close, SDTVs look a little blurry. But honestly, do you play video games 2 inches away from your TV??? I don't think so. I sit 3-5 feet away and my 3 year old SDTV still makes 360 look amazing. HDTV is hyped and overatted way to much. And for the people that will say "HDTV is better because...blah blah blah....", it's just bullsh!t. They are just trying to justify themselves wasting 5 Grand on a TV that will be $700 bucks in 3 years. So don't worry about having an HDTV because it doesn't make a difference if you are sitting a normal distance away from the TV. I was weary about 360 and HDTVs but now I think "Wtf is this sh!t about 360 and HDTVs theres no difference" IMHO. So there ya have it. HD is pointless and gimmicky, only to fool those with too much money and not enough brains.X360NowPS3Later

Simple Solution.

Play Dead Rising and read the text on your SDTV, then play it on an HDTV.

You're full of it dude. My 56 Samsung 1080p DLP is AWESOME :)

If you haven't already gotten a 360, but really want one, just you can't decide if it's worth it if you don't have an ""HDTV""... You shouldn't even think about buying an HDTV in the first place. The graphics are EXACTLY the same on my SDTV compared to my friend's HDTV. The only thing is that if you sity Reeeeeeeeeallly close, SDTVs look a little blurry. But honestly, do you play video games 2 inches away from your TV??? I don't think so. I sit 3-5 feet away and my 3 year old SDTV still makes 360 look amazing. HDTV is hyped and overatted way to much. And for the people that will say "HDTV is better because...blah blah blah....", it's just bullsh!t. They are just trying to justify themselves wasting 5 Grand on a TV that will be $700 bucks in 3 years. So don't worry about having an HDTV because it doesn't make a difference if you are sitting a normal distance away from the TV. I was weary about 360 and HDTVs but now I think "Wtf is this sh!t about 360 and HDTVs theres no difference" IMHO. So there ya have it. HD is pointless and gimmicky, only to fool those with too much money and not enough brains.X360NowPS3Later

I secound that cos in NZ, well I don't have $10,000 for a HD-TV 52' with 1080p :( :( :( :( :(

But we do have $299 to buy a 29' SD-TV with copecent cables which makes it BASICLY a HD-TV, just its really fat :( :(

You're right in saying that not having an HDTV should not keep you from buying a 360, but the difference in clarity is pretty amazing, though not worth anything more than $2k in my opinion. I actually bought a 19" LCD pc monitor and I play at 1280 * 768, (which is essentially 720p and HD) for just under $200 and it looks great!MajorSport

wow how can you play on only 19"? that sucks

I got my 30" Philips widescreen HDTV for $300 New... 

If you haven't already gotten a 360, but really want one, just you can't decide if it's worth it if you don't have an ""HDTV""... You shouldn't even think about buying an HDTV in the first place. The graphics are EXACTLY the same on my SDTV compared to my friend's HDTV. The only thing is that if you sity Reeeeeeeeeallly close, SDTVs look a little blurry. But honestly, do you play video games 2 inches away from your TV??? I don't think so. I sit 3-5 feet away and my 3 year old SDTV still makes 360 look amazing. HDTV is hyped and overatted way to much. And for the people that will say "HDTV is better because...blah blah blah....", it's just bullsh!t. They are just trying to justify themselves wasting 5 Grand on a TV that will be $700 bucks in 3 years. So don't worry about having an HDTV because it doesn't make a difference if you are sitting a normal distance away from the TV. I was weary about 360 and HDTVs but now I think "Wtf is this sh!t about 360 and HDTVs theres no difference" IMHO. So there ya have it. HD is pointless and gimmicky, only to fool those with too much money and not enough brains.X360NowPS3Later

[QUOTE="Ade_Newman"]

Well it looks much better on my 32" HDTV than it did on my old 32" SDTV so imo...

HDTV > SDTV.

Ade.

sonofabear17

ok this is a noob question but i really dont know what does IMO mean

It's ok - i don't know what xD means.  Someone want to share?

You're right in saying that not having an HDTV should not keep you from buying a 360, but the difference in clarity is pretty amazing, though not worth anything more than $2k in my opinion. I actually bought a 19" LCD pc monitor and I play at 1280 * 768, (which is essentially 720p and HD) for just under $200 and it looks great!MajorSport

which monitor is that because thats what im gonna do.  

Technically, 720p is 3 times better and 1080p is 6.75 times better than standard definition.  That's the math and numbers don't lie.

Technically, 720p is 3 times better and 1080p is 6.75 times better than standard definition. That's the math and numbers don't lie.

Bane_v2

So that means 1080p is twice as good as 720p? puu-lease 

[QUOTE="X360NowPS3Later"]If you haven't already gotten a 360, but really want one, just you can't decide if it's worth it if you don't have an ""HDTV""... You shouldn't even think about buying an HDTV in the first place. The graphics are EXACTLY the same on my SDTV compared to my friend's HDTV. The only thing is that if you sity Reeeeeeeeeallly close, SDTVs look a little blurry. But honestly, do you play video games 2 inches away from your TV??? I don't think so. I sit 3-5 feet away and my 3 year old SDTV still makes 360 look amazing. HDTV is hyped and overatted way to much. And for the people that will say "HDTV is better because...blah blah blah....", it's just bullsh!t. They are just trying to justify themselves wasting 5 Grand on a TV that will be $700 bucks in 3 years. So don't worry about having an HDTV because it doesn't make a difference if you are sitting a normal distance away from the TV. I was weary about 360 and HDTVs but now I think "Wtf is this sh!t about 360 and HDTVs theres no difference" IMHO. So there ya have it. HD is pointless and gimmicky, only to fool those with too much money and not enough brains.gamerking178

I secound that cos in NZ, well I don't have $10,000 for a HD-TV 52' with 1080p :( :( :( :( :(

But we do have $299 to buy a 29' SD-TV with copecent cables which makes it BASICLY a HD-TV, just its really fat :( :(