Getting a Plasma TV for Xbox 360 - Is 1080P worth the extra $$$?

LocustHorde · #1 08-25-2007, 03:14 PM

I'm going to be buying a plasma TV in a few days and would like to know if TV with 1080P technology is significantly better than a 720P TV. I'll be using it to play lots of xbox 360, so I would like to have a really nice viewing experience when playing. Price is really not an issue(I'm looking in the 50-58" range), but I would not want to waste the extra money if it's only marginally better than a 720P set.

So basically, I could get a bigger set(58") w/ 720P or I could go a notch lower and get a 50" w/ 1080P.

canadiensfan66 · #2 08-25-2007, 04:38 PM

ya im wondering the same thing, also how does standard def tv look on 1080P, and normal high def stuff? I think 1080p is only useful for xbox360, and maybe bluray player. Is it worth getting?, doesnt cost much more..

KLJ · #3 08-25-2007, 04:54 PM

there's a viewing range thing about whether you can tell the difference at varying distances. i'll look for it. i think for 50inch 1080p you can tell the difference 8ft and closer iirc

Hume · #4 08-25-2007, 05:25 PM

If you want to use it as a computer screen 1080p >>>> 720p. For games it's probably not a big deal right now as most games only support 720p anyway. If you're thinking long term, the next generation of consoles will probably have 1080p as the standard resolution.

Arp220 · #5 08-25-2007, 05:55 PM

Definitely go smaller and 1080p. Especially if its primary use is games.

LocustHorde · #6 08-25-2007, 07:54 PM

MMMkay, I think I'll end up getting either the Panasonic 50PZ2700u 1080P or the Samsung FP-T5084 1080P, both are gorgeous sets.. I'll probably end up with the Panny, unless the sales guy makes an offer I can't refuse with the Sammy

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1176506511625

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1173577950403

fwiw, i won't be buying either of them at BB, there's a different A/V stores that give good deals..

plzleenowhammy · #7 08-25-2007, 09:10 PM

invite me over to play sweet games plz

KLJ · #8 08-25-2007, 09:21 PM

go with the panny. if you decide to get a smaller one, don't bother getting the 42pz700u, you dont need 1080p on a 42. just get the 42pz77u (can probably snag it for 1200)

Dire · #9 08-25-2007, 09:51 PM

1080p facts/misconceptions Gist: The larger the TV and the closer you watch, the more desirable 1080p is. Watching a 42" at 9' and you won't see much of any difference. 50" at 6 feet and you'd see a relevant difference. In any case, it will have a generally negligable impact for video games. Very few games are going to be 1080p native this generation - those that are may likely run better in 720p anyhow. You'll mostly end up using it for upscaling, not native display.

That aside I'm also about to buy a new 50"+ set and will probably be going 1080p. Future proofing is nice and I'll probably be picking up an HD-DVD or blu-ray player sometime in the eventual future.

LocustHorde · #10 08-25-2007, 10:21 PM

thanks for the link dire.. I think I'll still go with 1080p. With the way technology changes, I might as well try to stay ahead of the curve. And even moreso, these sets will be obsolete in 4 months anyways lol

I'll probably go ahead and buy a TV along with the 360 HD-DVD player and get 5 free worthless movies to boot..