So this coming Friday, June 2, will be my 23rd birthday. My parents wanted to get me a big gift, and I had't really looked into getting an HD TV set yet, so I decided to poke around in a few electronics departments. I wanted to be able to hook up all three major systems to the TV along with a few other classic consoles (SNES, N64, and NES) without having to use a switchbox. I found a 32" 720p Sony LCD with an HDMI input for the PS3 (eventually, a long way down the line), 2 component inputs (for the Xbox 360 and the GameCube - I can finally use the GCN component cables I ordered from Japan!), and 3 S video jacks for the other systems.

So far, the 360 looks amazing. It's such a huge leap in graphics over using the system on a standard set. I haven't noticed that much of a difference using component cables on the GameCube. I guess maybe it looks a little crisper than normal. But with all three systems and a Tivo, I may never leave my bedroom again. Silly outdoors.