Deuce Deuce Posted December 23, 2007 Share Posted December 23, 2007 Just a topic to see how many of you have the luxury of high-definition gaming, and those who aren't as lucky and just use a standard TV for Xbox 360/PS3 gaming. Myself, I use a standard 21" flat screen, with the advanced scart lead you have to buy seperately for a better image (must have for those gaming on an SDTV). So, fire away. Poll requested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bond Posted December 23, 2007 Share Posted December 23, 2007 Don't have one. But then again, I'm not that drived into getting one anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cold fusion 33 Posted December 23, 2007 Share Posted December 23, 2007 14" CRT screen ... But soon I will have a 28 inch pure flat! the advanced scart lead you have to buy seperately for a better image (must have for those gaming on an SDTV). What difference does this make? Is it just an AV cable specially designed for the Xbox? I have been wondering if I shouldget one. CF33 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waddy Posted December 23, 2007 Share Posted December 23, 2007 I do, I have my 360 running on HD. I would prefer the SamSung LCD but a plasma will do for now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CtrlAltSupr Posted December 23, 2007 Share Posted December 23, 2007 I barely have money for the games. And my classes are hard enough to keep me away from a job, I'd fail at every course. Could take fewer courses but then I'd take me forever to graduate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YourNeighborhoodKiller Posted December 23, 2007 Share Posted December 23, 2007 I have a full HD 1080p, Samsung. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuce Deuce Posted December 23, 2007 Author Share Posted December 23, 2007 the advanced scart lead you have to buy seperately for a better image (must have for those gaming on an SDTV). What difference does this make? Is it just an AV cable specially designed for the Xbox? I have been wondering if I shouldget one. CF33 At first looking at all of the reviews for it and how many of those who bought it gave it 5 stars, I was rather skeptical as anyone would be. After buying it, it is certainly something every 360 owner must have. It ouputs proper RGB as opposed to the standard composits, gives off a much more crisp, solid and vibrant image, and also makes the text about 10x clearer (although make sure your TV has an RGB scart socket; most modern ones do though). Certainly saved me from forking out more money for an HDTV. * Thanks for the poll. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cold fusion 33 Posted December 23, 2007 Share Posted December 23, 2007 (although make sure your TV has an RGB scart socket; most modern ones do though). Thanks for the explanation But could you give me a link to a clear image of what the input on the TV looks like? I don't know if I have one or not CF33 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seddo Posted December 23, 2007 Share Posted December 23, 2007 I do. I bought a 32" LCD Samsung one last year, i went to 4 different stores and as soon as i mentioned the '360' they all pointed to the same television. I was like i'm having that one. One of the best things i've bought, i used to play on a 12" portable so going to a 32" HDTV was a massive awesome step. I could never go back to playing on a non-HD TV now, it's the worst thing when i go around my mates when he's using a sh*tty TV it's just plain weird now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuce Deuce Posted December 23, 2007 Author Share Posted December 23, 2007 (edited) (although make sure your TV has an RGB scart socket; most modern ones do though). Thanks for the explanation But could you give me a link to a clear image of what the input on the TV looks like? I don't know if I have one or not CF33 It's just a standard scart socket like almost all TVs have; it is just down to whether it supports RGB signal. Chances are, if it was made in 2000 or later, then you should be fine. I just didn't want to give the impression that it would work on any old TV. @Seddo: HDTVs are overrated. Compared to the advanced av lead, it isn't much of a step-up. But of course if I had one offered to me on a plate, I wouldn't refuse. Edited December 23, 2007 by Deuce Deuce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cold fusion 33 Posted December 23, 2007 Share Posted December 23, 2007 Oh damn. I think my TV may be a tad too old . I hate hand-me-downs... Thanks for the help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cursed Posted December 23, 2007 Share Posted December 23, 2007 I have a 1998 Beko 15" CRT... Its really... big and... high definition and stuff. I dont plan on getting a Plasma/HDTV/Flatscreen TV/LCD TV, Ive got flatscreen monitors, but Im fine with my TV in my bedroom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude GTA3 Posted December 23, 2007 Share Posted December 23, 2007 I have a big-ass HDTV,but no games to play it on,only satellite TV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bauer Posted December 23, 2007 Share Posted December 23, 2007 I used to use a 62" DLP for my 360, but my 360 broke! hahahahaha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manofpeace Posted December 23, 2007 Share Posted December 23, 2007 Not yet, but tomorrow or possibly today I will be. Early Christmas = win. My 360 Elite will soon be played. W00t for 1080i LCD HDTV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanilla Shake Posted December 23, 2007 Share Posted December 23, 2007 1080i 42'' HD goes along with my Xbox 360. TC718 / <629 / CF5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drvixx Posted December 23, 2007 Share Posted December 23, 2007 I have a LG 50" HDTV which i use as a window into my PS3! Sooo awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manofpeace Posted December 23, 2007 Share Posted December 23, 2007 1080i 42'' HD goes along with my Xbox 360. Ouch. Mine's 37", because the entertainment center is too small, and I don't want to sell it. But it looks sex anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canofceleri Posted December 23, 2007 Share Posted December 23, 2007 There's a gorgeous 40 inch Samsung LCD 720p at Wal Mart for around 1200... it looks better than the 1080ps they got set up there... I'm waiting for the right time to make my move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seddo Posted December 23, 2007 Share Posted December 23, 2007 What is actually better 720P or 1080i, i'm confused with these 'I's and 'P's. At the moment i've been using 720p thinking that's the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canofceleri Posted December 23, 2007 Share Posted December 23, 2007 What is actually better 720P or 1080i, i'm confused with these 'I's and 'P's. At the moment i've been using 720p thinking that's the best. I'd say the progressive. P > I. Plus, the difference between 1080 and 720 is only really noticeable on a huge TV and it's only one of many elements to a good TV... I'd rather have a really good model 720 than some Westinghouse 1080. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted December 23, 2007 Share Posted December 23, 2007 I bought a 32" Samsung LCD the day the 360 came out. What a day that was indeed! I have two 360s. One hooked up to my 32" HDTV and the other hooked up to my 22" Samsung monitor. It's awesome for when people come round, though I find myself just using the monitor nowadays rather than my HDTV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james_root Posted December 23, 2007 Share Posted December 23, 2007 right now i have an 17 inch 107E philips flat crt monitor but i'll buy an 22inch samsung lcd in 3 months (probably 226nw) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuce Deuce Posted December 23, 2007 Author Share Posted December 23, 2007 While we're on the subject, has anyone ever used their monitor with the 360 and plugged the VGA cable into the end of the monitor's extention with a female/female gender changer? I'm asking this as my current monitor doesn't have a VGA input, just the chord coming out of the end. It's about the same size as my TV too, but I'm not fussed as I'm happy with my current picture. Just looking at my options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Posted December 23, 2007 Share Posted December 23, 2007 I've got a 27" Panasonic SDTV, which tends to shut itself off after playing for a few minutes. I'm getting a new SDTV soon, however. @Deuce: Which part of that image is the scart input/output? The huge outlet in the middle, I'm guessing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuce Deuce Posted December 23, 2007 Author Share Posted December 23, 2007 @Deuce: Which part of that image is the scart input/output? The huge outlet in the middle, I'm guessing? The end of the advanced av cable looks like this. It's just a scart lead for the 360 which plugs into your normal TV scart, so long as it supports RGB signal (again, most TVs do). Don't hesitate in getting one if you're interested; if the worst comes to the worst you can always get a refund. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZAZEL Posted December 23, 2007 Share Posted December 23, 2007 @Deuce: Which part of that image is the scart input/output? The huge outlet in the middle, I'm guessing? The end of the advanced av cable looks like this. It's just a scart lead for the 360 which plugs into your normal TV scart, so long as it supports RGB signal (again, most TVs do). Don't hesitate in getting one if you're interested; if the worst comes to the worst you can always get a refund. How exactly is it different from a normal AV cable? I have mine hooked up to my 19" Samsung LCD monitor, btw. Using the Microsoft VGA cable and running at, what I believe is, 720p. I'm sure that I was able to pick "720p" in the display menu in the Xbox 360 settings, but after the Fall update I can't anymore, only the resolution, which reset to 640x480 after the update. Does that sound right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuce Deuce Posted December 23, 2007 Author Share Posted December 23, 2007 @Deuce: Which part of that image is the scart input/output? The huge outlet in the middle, I'm guessing? The end of the advanced av cable looks like this. It's just a scart lead for the 360 which plugs into your normal TV scart, so long as it supports RGB signal (again, most TVs do). Don't hesitate in getting one if you're interested; if the worst comes to the worst you can always get a refund. How exactly is it different from a normal AV cable? I'm not actually sure, all I know is the standard composits don't output proper RGB (and as a result it causes the colours to look washed out and mushy) whereas these ones do. I'm unsure as to how it improves the image definition and makes the text clearer, though. I'm surprised Microsoft didn't include it with the bundles though - people are forced to fork out more money to get a decent picture. I'm sure that I was able to pick "720p" in the display menu in the Xbox 360 settings, but after the Fall update I can't anymore, only the resolution, which reset to 640x480 after the update. Does that sound right? When I was using my monitor, my settings were at 1280x1024. Anything lower looked less crisp compared. Unless you mean it reset to 640x480 before you changed it to a higher resolution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jking Posted December 23, 2007 Share Posted December 23, 2007 37 inch Sharp Aquos LCD HD 720p for $1199, shes a beauty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuce Deuce Posted December 23, 2007 Author Share Posted December 23, 2007 shes a beauty You talking about your sig or your TV? It seems there's an equal amount to those who own a HDTV and those who use an SDTV. Interesting.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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