Re: Whats the best gaming tv?

What's up everyone?  I have a question.  For years now I have played my games on an outdated sony grand wega 55 inch lcd tv.  It is about 6 years old it has hdmi but it is only capable of 1080i.  It has been a good quality tv but I am ready for a new one because the picture is starting to fade.  

   I recently purchased a 36 inch sony led tv for the upstairs for my nephew to play on and I had a chance to play xbox on it the other day.  I noticed a terrible lag even when setting the controller to the highest sensitivity setting while playing Modern warfare 2 or black ops.  I feel the response to my controller is a tad bit off.  My older lcd tv downstairs is just fine.  

   So my question is; when I replace my downstairs tv this fall, what would be the best tv for playing online video games?  Since is mostly what I use it for, I want the best picture I can get without giving up response.  

You'll want a plasma TV for that. People will tell you otherwise but if you test it out for yourself the difference will be obvious right away.

I've never had any sort of lag issue with my Bravia. That said, lag is not an issue at all with plasma... Burn-in however is, or at least can be. If you do go plasma, make sure you take extra care to keep things like contrast down for the first 100 hours or so... And keep the gaming to a minimum.

I was thinking about plasma.  I like the brightness of that kind of tv.  Although my new sony led tv is lagy, it has an amazing picture I can see things almost perfect.  

The best brands for gaming are(in order)

Panasonic

Samsung

Sony.

I got a 47" inch Samsung HDMI Plasma with my PS3 .Ohhhhwe.Best picture ever.

I would say above 42" Plasmas are the better choice. LCDs above that size have gotten much better in the last five years, but so have Plasma sets so they still retain a list of areas where they beat LCDs at larger sizes.

If your new Sony LCD LED TV is laggy it's most likely because of image filters that need to be adjust or turned off.

So If I just learn more about my sony led I can fix the lag issue?  I really like the picture it has, and would like to get a 55 inch to replace my old sony in the living room.  I was also considering a sharp aquos 4led.  What do you guys/girls think of a sharp?

Surely the new Samsung Smart TV's will now set a new standard! I haven't played any games on them yet but the HD 3D movies are ridiculously amazing!!

this is the only site i have found that tests for input lag  www.hdtvtest.co.uk/reviews.php

DONT BUY A PLASMA..they are garbage-you never know when the picture tube will go out and you have to refresh it or replace it depending how old it is.The newer LCD tvs are way better than any plasma and have a better picture for the most part.As of now I was told by a Best Buy rep that Samsung is making the best tv-evan better than Mitsubishi.The larger the picture the longer it takes for picture to refresh..so if you get a huge one it could effect online gaming .Most stores either have very little or no plasma tvs cause of thier poor qaulity.Also the new Sharp tvs are really good,they have come a long way.

Don't ever listen to a Best Buy employee. They're to A/V what the pimple-faced teenager who hands your order to you at the drive-through at McDonald's is to fine world cuisine.

xMABUHAY KAx:

DONT BUY A PLASMA..they are garbage-you never know when the picture tube will go out and you have to refresh it or replace it depending how old it is.The newer LCD tvs are way better than any plasma and have a better picture for the most part.As of now I was told by a Best Buy rep that Samsung is making the best tv-evan better than Mitsubishi.The larger the picture the longer it takes for picture to refresh..so if you get a huge one it could effect online gaming .Most stores either have very little or no plasma tvs cause of thier poor qaulity.Also the new Sharp tvs are really good,they have come a long way.

Picture tube? In a plasma? Heh. Plasma charges gases with electricity to produce light, there is no "picture tube" just waiting to go out. I have a plasma with nearly 4,000 hours on it now and it still looks great. LCD TVs use CCFLs (cold cathode fluorescent lamps) aka a smaller version of the tube lights you see in many offices. These can burn out eventually although it usually takes much longer than the TV is used for.

Stores have fewer plasma TVs on display because the tech is old news and the profit margins are slimmer on them. They want to make they're money on 3D LED sets that cost up to 40% more for the same size and resolution.

Don't give out information if you don't have your facts straight first. That's called misinformation.

Ha ha ha... And don't ever buy a CD player either, because the needle might break.

Just buy a high quality needle, it will last forever, and not scratch your cds.

(lol) All kidding aside, I really wouldn't buy a plasma for gaming either. But not because the tube (lmfao) may go out.

Guys and Girls,

This is a pain in the backside. I bought an LG 42lw450 TV 42inch 3d. I really shouldn't have. Playing a game on this TV causes about half a second Lag. Watching normal tele on it is fine. But gaming is a joke. I'm currently trying to get my money back. The picture on this TV is second to none and will enhance the video clarity, but at a cost of half a second of lag. It's unplayable and very frustrating. This is a warning to not get one of these TV's and please guys, NAME ANY TV THAT DOES THE SAME. Plus I rang LG and their response "its acceptable and to spec for 0.5 seconds lag".......OOOOHHHH no it isn't

I am in need of another TV now so post please any good TV's that are good that dont generate this lag (42inch)

Plus I Tried "Game Mode"  on the TV

More info on this site  lgknowledgebase.com/.../index.php

Thanks,

Bravestyogi

You need to turn off all the crap on your tv, anything that has enhancer or something of that nature.

just adhust with your contrast, brightness, colour, tint(they could have slightly different names).

Anything else just turn off/disable and you should notice less lag imo!

tried it all pal

I use a 1080p LCD projector at 116 Inches, nothing beats it, even in a brightly lit room.

I own a Sharp Aquos Quattron LED and it's one of the best response time sets for gaming ,you wouldnt be disappointed with one I'm sure

I have to agree about Plasma. I have one and it is slowly crapping out on me. (not even 5 yrs. old) Not to mention the fact that it feels like a space heater. I bought a Samsung LED and I LOVE it. No lag and a beautiful picture. The only complaint I would have is that it has a strange halo effect in really dark scenes, but that is not enough to say that I regret buying it.

I wouldn't get caught up in TV's that are only 1080p. 1080i is the same resolution as 1080p. One is just progressive like 480i & 480p.. So the picture will be sharper & more crisp, but there are many variables, screen size & especially distance. If you sit too far away you won't benefit from 1080p over 1080i. The best gaming TV under 40inches is a good ole CRT.. The 960 is a great ie. The contrast & blacks are still the best, albeit the Kuro's come very close. & to equal them expect to pay between 5-11g's... I bought a used 960 for 100.00! It sold for 2,200 in 04.. If you can stomach the weight..198lbs & have the space, it is easily the best gaming TV for under 40inches & the best bang for the buck out there. I seen better, but it was 8,000..  Pro CRT monitors are even better, like the Sony 240.. Beats LCD based commercial monitor today. The richness in the colors, the resolution, & attention to detail has to be seen to be believed.. Even betters my 960.. But 24inchs is too small for me.

I have a good Toshiba 42 inch lcd hd flat screen and its awesome and works for me. Although try a 36 to 50 inch if that works for you and you have the budget.

This is my personal preference but I believe Plasma TV's are great for HD movies and Television and LCD TV's are fantastic for gaming, Movies and television. I have a small Sharp Aquos LCD Television that I have had for close to 3 years, Has not failed in anyway yet and has been quite a reliable little Television.

Bigger isn't always better and I will stick to a small TV anyday.

Kivlehen:

I wouldn't get caught up in TV's that are only 1080p. 1080i is the same resolution as 1080p. One is just progressive like 480i & 480p..

True... To an extent. The problem in what you say is that 1080i being interlaced, means the picture on-screen is made up of only half of each frame. The resolution may be 1080 lines, but there's only 540 lines of picture information (either the even or odd numbered lines) at any given time. So even at 1080 lines of resolution, you're seeing a picture that's half missing. This can result in flicker & jaggies among other things. These issues will be more pronounced the larger the screen. There is a huge difference between interlaced & progressive.

my 2 cent... i've been looking and reading up on 3D tv's, soon to get one too.... minimum Hz should be 120Hz...... 240hz for gaming, the more hz the tv has the better the framerate is.. ( lag )

well 2 tvs i know work good is a panasonic 42in plasma and a 37in samsung lcd both 1080p and in the $600 range.

The samsung is mine and used with the 360. HDMI and where the tv had the input set for gaming mode makes a big difference. Basicly the tv doesn't think it just displays the picture allowing for less lag.

Also another thing that can help if you have lag issues while mostly online a new router where you can prioritize a connections can make a big difference as well. have 25Mbs connection but kept getting the most horrible lag and NAT issues. but new netgear router and the options to fine tune settings that a belkind didn't allow pretty much fixed it

when your in game mode also make sure all your advanced settings are off DCR, smooth motion effect ect

I have a 47" JVC LCD 1080p HDTV. I have expericed no lag issues whatsoever. I have had this HDTV for almost 3yrs now. It has served me well. I'm not a fan of plasma HDTV's. Even though they have good picture, the extra care & maintenance is what sent me to LCD. I would love to see what the 360 would look like on a Sony Quattro with the 4 color. I'm thinking of getting one of those in the future. Does anybody use a Sony Quattro 4 color?

@Browncoat Fan, I love your signature. The Virtual Boy thing is hilarious..lol.

Craig it is Sharp that makes the Aquos Quattron televisions. Not Sony, their line is Bravia.

Check out this review of Gaming TV's for 2011 it's pretty good. http://www.hdplasmatvreviews.com/best-gaming-tv/

The Sharp for an LCD LED TV gets a great rating for low input lag/ signal processing/interpolation for gaming.

The newer Plasmas, Panasonic is still the best.

You should try Samsung UN55D8000. Here's the review:

www.binary-store.com/.../samsung-un55d8000-3d-led-hdtv

Too many problem and the motion is poor for 60p games

i love my good old Panasonic LZD800F.

Way better than my Sony KDL 46 EX 728 or my small 32" Philips. The Pana is my oldest TV but still the best for gaming. Great colors and no so called "Input Lag"

Hi, this is my first post here! I have a Vizio XVT473sv TruLED and it has been fabulous. It's on a lot and never had a problem. It is 240mhz and has motion controls. Never needed them, gaming and football are just fine on default settings. This TV was rated best HDTV by Cnet in 2011. It's one of those things you don't want to go cheap on.

hmm vizio

I have a Samsung 22' and It's been great. Got some customer loyalty to samsung now I think.

i have a lcd samsung 32'' and looks greats

forget tv's i have a 3d projector that covers my entire wall with a edifier surround sound system. i love it

I have a Sharp Aquos 42" LED HDTV (Model LC-42LE540U), and the lag can be a mixed bag to this model since that HDTV didn't come with Vyper Drive Game Mode.  I was forced to run an HDMI with a PC-style setting, and being forced to run at 1080p.  If I'm getting an Elgato Game Capture Device (which is 720p), I have to change my HDMI setting to Auto and have a horrible lag that don't have a Game Mode, and a picture that is impossible to calibrate properly (the green pixels are too deep while the blue pixels are too dark).  I don't even know if this will be fixed in future system updates for that model yet, so if you want to capture game footage at 720p, avoid that model.