What screen do you game on?

#1 Edited by sjhujh (81 posts) - 3 years, 9 months ago

At the minute i'm using a Samsung SM2032 both for the PC and PS3. My brothers been moaning the quality on it of the PS3, saying its jagged and basically shit.  
 
My parents recently got a Toshiba 42RV635, which I slyly tested my PS3 on, the difference is fucking huge, the quality difference blew me away. Now I really do what to change my monitor and was thinking of getting the Dell 2709wfp, had some good reviews and a full HD resolution.
 
Was just wondering what people on here are using? Is anyone using the Dell, does it compare well to an HDTV... 
 
(sorry about the long winded post)   
 
cheers! 

#2 Posted by angelkanarias (1439 posts) - 3 years, 9 months ago

I've got an LG LCD (don't know the model), but apparently it is so modern it has no headphones output, only optical output, that is a bit fucked up when I want to game some nights. Anyways, the definition is pretty neat, and I use it sometimes for my computer through HDMI, specially for 1080 movies I have on my computer.

#3 Posted by Oriental_Jams (3063 posts) - 3 years, 9 months ago

Some Pioneer plasma. It's 720p but I still love it.

#4 Edited by Hamst3r (3938 posts) - 3 years, 9 months ago

 
2x Samsung 305T 30" monitors for PC and 360. The 360 is going through a capture card.
 
 
As for the Dell, I've had two Dell 24" Ultrasharp monitors before and they were pretty good. There was a slight color difference between them and the backlight was a bit uneven, but overall they looked nice. The issues weren't noticeable in a game.

#5 Edited by Diamond (8634 posts) - 3 years, 9 months ago

Sony Trinitron HD CRT for consoles
Dell 2209WA for PC games
 
Anyways, my Dell is the best LCD monitor I've ever used or seen.  Actual 8-bit per pixel color, viewing angles that aren't horrible.  Actually a pretty CRT-like experience, gives me that CRT feel with the sharpness of a LCD.  Of course it's still not perfect though.
 
The 2709WFP seems alright, but bad for gaming, as there is a massive input delay.

#6 Posted by scubasteve2010 (73 posts) - 3 years, 9 months ago

Samsung SyncMaster 2232bw for my 360. Only 22" but not too bad if you sit just a few feet way and considering its the only HD display I own right now.

#7 Edited by MikeFightNight (899 posts) - 3 years, 9 months ago

47" LG LCD full 1080p.  I Bought it last year.  Got my PS360 and PC tower  hooked up to it.  Even my DC is invited to the party beside my 360.
#8 Posted by skrutop (3584 posts) - 3 years, 9 months ago

I have a 57" Toshiba rear-projection CRT.  It's old, but damn it's big!

#9 Posted by Drakhir (410 posts) - 3 years, 9 months ago
LG Flatron W2241S. Looks epic. ;o
#10 Posted by KillaWolf13 (561 posts) - 3 years, 9 months ago

A TV screen :)

#11 Edited by Einherjan (568 posts) - 3 years, 9 months ago

I have a 27" monitor that I use for PC and 360 gaming.

#12 Posted by Seraphim2150 (320 posts) - 3 years, 9 months ago

I'm using the dell 2709 for my 360 and PC. Really, really good peice of kit, haven't had any issues on it. Only one HDMI port though

#13 Posted by sjhujh (81 posts) - 3 years, 9 months ago
@Diamond:  damn, input lag! I really need one screen that can both be used for PC gaming/working and PS3 gaming.... Other alternatives I looked at, that are smaller than the dell are  the HP LP2475W or NEC 24WMGX3. The NEC one seems to be hard to come by in england at the moment... 
 
The HP one is becoming a new front runner I think even though its 4 inches smaller its said to have little to no imput lag on the newest revision...
#14 Posted by KaosAngel (13766 posts) - 3 years, 9 months ago

When I was back in the States, I helped advise my parents to buy a Kuro Elite...they love it greatly.  Got it hooked up to 7.1 with the PS3 and they love it.  I was the in States last year and took a few shots.  I dare say, it looks beautiful.
 

#15 Posted by CSXLoser (582 posts) - 3 years, 9 months ago

old Sony 1080i tv.
 
I put it in 720p though :P

#16 Posted by SJSchmidt93 (4834 posts) - 3 years, 9 months ago

1080p 32" Vizio.

#17 Posted by iam3green (14380 posts) - 3 years, 9 months ago

i play on a sony bravia, 32". on my PC i have some old monitor that i've had since around 98.

#18 Posted by baconbits33 (1156 posts) - 3 years, 9 months ago

1080 47' Samsung, 1080 32' Vizio, 1080 26' AIVO

#19 Posted by RHCPfan24 (8608 posts) - 3 years, 9 months ago

I have a picture around here somewhere.....
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
There it is!! LG LCD, 1080p, 38"? Around there. Great TV, reliable, and I love it.
#20 Posted by af7lm (75 posts) - 3 years, 9 months ago

Samsung 52" 1080p 120Hz  Had to buy something nice with the new job. It seemed almost too big in my living room for the first couple weeks.  I adjusted tho.

#21 Posted by LiquidPrince (14656 posts) - 3 years, 9 months ago

I have a 72" 1080P Samsung, a 61" Samsung 1080i, and a 24" Samsung 1080P. So any combination of those.

#22 Posted by TheHBK (4878 posts) - 3 years, 9 months ago

Samsung 40 inch 1080p LCD tv LN40A750 as seen here.  Great great TV, super happy with it.  But i do find myself looking at those LED tvs Samsung has. 
 
#23 Edited by sjhujh (81 posts) - 3 years, 9 months ago
@Seraphim2150: ah A user of one of the screens i was looking at! Dude whats your experience of the screen been like? Any evidence of the input lag people talk of? Hows the scaling? What connection are you using for the 360? Sorry to bombard you with questions! 
 
Whoa this thread has some serious screens! Makes me wish i had more money to spend on my new screen...
#24 Posted by CitizenKane (10459 posts) - 3 years, 9 months ago

Vizio 37" LCD TV.  Here it is in our game lounge.
 

Game Lounge
#25 Posted by Black_Raven (1759 posts) - 3 years, 9 months ago

Samsung 953BW, 17inch.
 

#26 Posted by Karmum (11468 posts) - 3 years, 9 months ago

19" LCD monitor.

#27 Posted by PeasForFees (2407 posts) - 3 years, 9 months ago

Tv, 2 overpriced monitors

#28 Posted by _Phara0h_ (854 posts) - 3 years, 9 months ago

41 inch LG Plasma

#29 Posted by Tireyo643 (5689 posts) - 3 years, 9 months ago

20 - 32 inch regular TVs.

#30 Posted by Benjaminvdv (327 posts) - 3 years, 9 months ago

To clarify people, there is no such thing as a 1080i television, it's either a 720p that supports 1080i, or it's a 1080p, but 1080i is only used in signals.
 Incase anyone doesn't know the difference between p (progressive scan) and i (interlaced) is that p gives you a constant image, with every frame the whole image is updated, with interlaced 1 frame updates line 1, 3, 5 etc (the uneven lines), while the next frame does 2, 4, 6 etc, this is also why broadcasts are done in different ways, 1080i for example would be bad for sports because the camera movement is so fast that the screen would look weird if it doesn't updated the whole screen at once.
 
 
Anyway I got a Tatung V32EMRO, basically a 32inch 720p, few years old now. I'm planning to buy a new computer screen soon and hook up my desktop again for various purposes (it's a old PC, Athlon 2500+, Geforce 6800GT etc) and I want a proper screen for it (my current monitor is a 17 inch CRT, hence why I only use my laptop), I will either get a 1080p 24inch monitor or a 1920x1200 24 inch, the first costs 185 euro whereas the second costs 240 euro, it really depends if the cheaper will keep original sizes and not stretch everything (4:3 games look absolute crap then), I know the 240 euro costing monitor doesn't do that.

#31 Posted by Diamond (8634 posts) - 3 years, 9 months ago
@Benjaminvdv said:
" To clarify people, there is no such thing as a 1080i television, it's either a 720p that supports 1080i, or it's a 1080p, but 1080i is only used in signals.  Incase anyone doesn't know the difference between p (progressive scan) and i (interlaced) is that p gives you a constant image, with every frame the whole image is updated, with interlaced 1 frame updates line 1, 3, 5 etc (the uneven lines), while the next frame does 2, 4, 6 etc, this is also why broadcasts are done in different ways, 1080i for example would be bad for sports because the camera movement is so fast that the screen would look weird if it doesn't updated the whole screen at once.   Anyway I got a Tatung V32EMRO, basically a 32inch 720p, few years old now. I'm planning to buy a new computer screen soon and hook up my desktop again for various purposes (it's a old PC, Athlon 2500+, Geforce 6800GT etc) and I want a proper screen for it (my current monitor is a 17 inch CRT, hence why I only use my laptop), I will either get a 1080p 24inch monitor or a 1920x1200 24 inch, the first costs 185 euro whereas the second costs 240 euro, it really depends if the cheaper will keep original sizes and not stretch everything (4:3 games look absolute crap then), I know the 240 euro costing monitor doesn't do that. "
Nope, there are such things as 1080i televisions.  The first HDTVs only supported 1080i.  CRT HDTVs display 1080i...  Technically it's 1920x540, and not all CRT HDTVs actually have that many pixels, but some absolutely do (and in rare cases some go to 1080p).
#32 Posted by GunnBjorn (2907 posts) - 3 years, 9 months ago

LG lcd 100 hertz Full HD 127 cm. 
I linked both my Xbox 360 and PC on it.    
#33 Posted by skywing (1152 posts) - 3 years, 9 months ago
 
#34 Posted by Joey2683 (340 posts) - 3 years, 9 months ago

I have a 42' Samsung 1080p, and a 22' Samsung Monitor that sits below it. I have both of them hooked up to my computer so I can drag windows back and fourth between the two, including the Endurance Runs:) It's nice, something I appreciate everyday.
#35 Posted by JeffGoldblum (3595 posts) - 3 years, 9 months ago
@SJSchmidt93 said:
" 1080p 32" Vizio. "
Same here. Its a great TV.
#36 Posted by JamesF (1489 posts) - 3 years, 9 months ago

JVC 1080i 32"

#37 Posted by PrimevilKneivel (77 posts) - 3 years, 9 months ago

Don't go down the hole, there's always going to be a better TV next year (or next month) only a fool tries to keep up with the bleeding edge. 
 
I use a 40" 720p samsung at home for my 360 and really, it's fine. To be honest graphics are probably the least important part of a good game, just the most noticeable. At work I use an HP dreamcolor calibrated monitor for CG work and we review on a calibrated christe theatre projector. I'll bet I have a more discering eye than 99% of the people on this site and I can tell you it's not work it just for playing games. 
 
I realize that sounds kind of dickish but it's true, save your money and spend it on games. Upgrade your screen when you need to, not when you want you. It'll save you tonnes of cash. 
 
And if your rich enough to buy the newest every year, fuck off and don't rub our noses in it. It doesn't make your dick any longer or save you from being pwned by a 14 yearold online. And I bet your chroma balance is off.

#38 Posted by Benjaminvdv (327 posts) - 3 years, 9 months ago
@Diamond said:
" @Benjaminvdv said:
" To clarify people, there is no such thing as a 1080i television, it's either a 720p that supports 1080i, or it's a 1080p, but 1080i is only used in signals.  Incase anyone doesn't know the difference between p (progressive scan) and i (interlaced) is that p gives you a constant image, with every frame the whole image is updated, with interlaced 1 frame updates line 1, 3, 5 etc (the uneven lines), while the next frame does 2, 4, 6 etc, this is also why broadcasts are done in different ways, 1080i for example would be bad for sports because the camera movement is so fast that the screen would look weird if it doesn't updated the whole screen at once.   Anyway I got a Tatung V32EMRO, basically a 32inch 720p, few years old now. I'm planning to buy a new computer screen soon and hook up my desktop again for various purposes (it's a old PC, Athlon 2500+, Geforce 6800GT etc) and I want a proper screen for it (my current monitor is a 17 inch CRT, hence why I only use my laptop), I will either get a 1080p 24inch monitor or a 1920x1200 24 inch, the first costs 185 euro whereas the second costs 240 euro, it really depends if the cheaper will keep original sizes and not stretch everything (4:3 games look absolute crap then), I know the 240 euro costing monitor doesn't do that. "
Nope, there are such things as 1080i televisions.  The first HDTVs only supported 1080i.  CRT HDTVs display 1080i...  Technically it's 1920x540, and not all CRT HDTVs actually have that many pixels, but some absolutely do (and in rare cases some go to 1080p). "
It's either 1080 or it's not, 540 doesn't count. As for these HDTV's, supporting 1080i and being 1080i is a different thing, 720 screens usually support 1080i, but it doesn't make them 1080 screens as it would need 1080 pixels, hence we are talking about the signal and not the screen itself. Anyway I've never actually heard of a screen with actual 1080 screen that only refreshes half of the pixels in each frame.
#39 Posted by FlamingHobo (4433 posts) - 3 years, 9 months ago

HP w2408 Wide LCD Monitor.

#40 Edited by Expletive (1057 posts) - 3 years, 9 months ago

I have a 46" Sharp Aquos  
the 46D65U to be exact  

 
#41 Posted by Psyx2 (396 posts) - 3 years, 9 months ago

Don't remember the exact model, but a 22 inch (I think) Acer monitor. Everything looks great on it; I only wish I could plug my consoles into it.

#42 Posted by Kazona (2991 posts) - 3 years, 9 months ago

I used to do my gaming on my PC monitor (iiyama something something), but now I play all my console games on my my LG 32LG30, which is definitely a more pleasant experience. 
 
Speaking of which, the t.v. also serves as a second monitor for my PC sometimes.. but I have never tried playing any PC games on it.... Ok now I got something to try today haha.

#43 Posted by Diamond (8634 posts) - 3 years, 9 months ago
@Benjaminvdv said:
" @Diamond said:
Nope, there are such things as 1080i televisions.  The first HDTVs only supported 1080i.  CRT HDTVs display 1080i...  Technically it's 1920x540, and not all CRT HDTVs actually have that many pixels, but some absolutely do (and in rare cases some go to 1080p). "
It's either 1080 or it's not, 540 doesn't count. As for these HDTV's, supporting 1080i and being 1080i is a different thing, 720 screens usually support 1080i, but it doesn't make them 1080 screens as it would need 1080 pixels, hence we are talking about the signal and not the screen itself. Anyway I've never actually heard of a screen with actual 1080 screen that only refreshes half of the pixels in each frame. "
The point is 1080i MEANS interlaced, and CRTs can display an interlaced signal just fine.  You've never see a CRT HDTV?
#44 Posted by sjhujh (81 posts) - 3 years, 9 months ago

I don't think we ever had HD CRT TV's in the UK, but then we've been pretty shit at the whole HD and digital uptake... 
 
Even now the state of digital TV in the UK is a total joke, they haven't finished rolling out Freeview properly yet, and most networks have an awful digital signal anyway...

#45 Posted by torus (1090 posts) - 3 years, 9 months ago

A 23" Samsung LCD @ 1920x1080. My computer monitor.

#46 Posted by Zabant (1213 posts) - 3 years, 9 months ago

#47 Posted by mordukai (7001 posts) - 3 years, 9 months ago
@Diamond said:
" Sony Trinitron HD CRT "
WOW...what a blast from the past.
#48 Posted by Benjaminvdv (327 posts) - 3 years, 9 months ago
@Diamond said:
" @Benjaminvdv said:
" @Diamond said:
Nope, there are such things as 1080i televisions.  The first HDTVs only supported 1080i.  CRT HDTVs display 1080i...  Technically it's 1920x540, and not all CRT HDTVs actually have that many pixels, but some absolutely do (and in rare cases some go to 1080p). "
It's either 1080 or it's not, 540 doesn't count. As for these HDTV's, supporting 1080i and being 1080i is a different thing, 720 screens usually support 1080i, but it doesn't make them 1080 screens as it would need 1080 pixels, hence we are talking about the signal and not the screen itself. Anyway I've never actually heard of a screen with actual 1080 screen that only refreshes half of the pixels in each frame. "
The point is 1080i MEANS interlaced, and CRTs can display an interlaced signal just fine.  You've never see a CRT HDTV? "
The actual point was that 1080i is a signal, the reason why I don't like people using it is because it doesn't clarify what the screen is exactly, mine supports 1080i, yet that doesn't make it a 1080i tv.
#49 Posted by nanifear (54 posts) - 3 years, 9 months ago

Ive noticed screens 30" and under perform better with PC and Console for fast gameing, shooters, fighting. Big is nicer for entertaing more than one person, I have a panasonic 42" for console and movies, and a BenQ 24 lcd for pc. Just make sure whatever you get get it widecreen.  
 

 
#50 Posted by Qorious (848 posts) - 3 years, 9 months ago

Sony KDL40V4100. It's in the living room though. I'll get another LCD for my room then I can game there. Not sure about what LCD to get though.

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