the next gen consoles are only compatible whit hdtv tvs?

[<RJMC>]

or are compatible whit every tv?

and a normal tv will not make the resolution worst?

 

[Axyon]

or are compatible whit every tv?

and a normal tv will not make the resolution worst?

No, they'll work with normal TVs, but the resolution will be worse - restricted to only 480i/p, while the HDTVs can pull 720p and 1080i.

 

[RoyaleWithCheese]

and if you can spare the money, the ps3 can handle 2 hdtvs to enable panoramic view or 1 screen for the actual game and the other with statistics/on line chat

 

[<RJMC>]

how much cost one of that tv in dollars?

and how I can know the resolution of the tv?

 

[Axyon]

how much cost one of that tv in dollars?

and how I can know the resolution of the tv?

Well, there's a lot that factors into it rather than just buying an 'HDTV'. There's LCD screens, DLPs, Plasmas etc. Some support certain resolutions, others support all. You'll need to do some serious research into them before considering buying.

 

[Malfunction]

I got a really nice 27" (I think) Daewoo, CRT Flat-screen, and everything looks really really nice on it, my games too, but I notice that like with any standard TV it cuts off a slight bit of the gameplay on the side(s). I couldn't really fit an HDTV on my dresser where my current TV is if I wanted to, unless it was only about 30", so I'm sticking with my flat-screen.

Also, I'll be trying to become better friends with two of my friends who have the privilege of owning an HDTV.

 

[Lt. Drebin]

Just to add. I think that all XBox 360 games will be supporting both 1080i and 720p....so you could go with an HDTV that supports either resolution and be perfectly fine for the most part. Most have both now though.

 

[lePobz]

Whats the difference between 720p and 1080i ?

I'm sort of new to this HDTV lark ... is 720 referring to pixels? and what does the i stand for on 1080i? and are these two different HDTV resolutions?

 

[Gargantou]

I stand for Interlaced, P for Progressive(Scan) iirc.
Also keep in mind, that all XB360 games will be designed mainly for 16:9, albeit Microsoft are encouraging devs to have the games designed so you CAN play it with a non-Widescreen TV set.

 

[lePobz]

Do PAL/NTSC standards still apply to HDTV? I.e. and imported XB360/PS3 from the states won't work with HDTVs bought in the UK?

I'm getting a 40" to 42" plasma HDTV solely for sky digital (when they go to HDTV) and my XB360 - so should I ensure this tv is 720p or 1080i? Or will it be fine if it has a HDMI input anyway?

 

[Gargantou]

For the first, there're 2 different sets of HDTVs, HD-Ready TVs can be used with the 360 but if you want to watch TV on them, you need to get a tuner(I'm planning on going with this), there're "True" HDTVs, that have built-in tuners, but they usually have fever options than the "non-built-in" ones.
I myself am going with a 26" Samsung LCD HD-Ready TV, because they still cost hell here in Sweden, over 1000 USD for one of'em, and I'm on a pretty strict budget, seeing as I'm buying the 360 this year too, along with a new comp not too long after that.

Oh, and I'm not sure about the PAL/NTSC difference, I do believe they still apply, albeit I think most HDTVs and modern TVs have both PAL and NTSC modes.

 

[Axyon]

Whats the difference between 720p and 1080i ?

I'm sort of new to this HDTV lark ... is 720 referring to pixels? and what does the i stand for on 1080i? and are these two different HDTV resolutions?

The 720 just means a resolution of 1280*720, and 1080 is 1920*1080. 'i' means Interlaced - basically 25fps on PAL systems, and 'p' for Progressive - 50fps on PAL. So 1080i has the advantage of a higher resolution, but a framerate of half when compared to 720p.

 

[Lt. Drebin]

I'm getting a 40" to 42" plasma HDTV solely for sky digital (when they go to HDTV) and my XB360 - so should I ensure this tv is 720p or 1080i? Or will it be fine if it has a HDMI input anyway?

The difference in price is usually negligable, but I would get one that has both just to be safe with the XBox 360. THey've said all games will be in both 1080i and 720p, but you never know. I made sure I got one with both. As far as picture quality, most I can't tell the difference between 720p and 1080i...but for the sake of making sure all games run in HD I'd get a TV with both.

 

[lePobz]

Thanks for the info guys - i'll be on the look out for one that supports both ... but I think 1080i is a lot to ask from a plasma display isnt it? Most of the ones ive been looking at only say 720p.

 

[Gargantou]

The 720 just means a resolution of 1280*720, and 1080 is 1920*1080. 'i' means Interlaced - basically 25fps on PAL systems, and 'p' for Progressive - 50fps on PAL. So 1080i has the advantage of a higher resolution, but a framerate of half when compared to 720p.

Does that mean a HDTV has to have either one of those res or can there be one "in-between" or whatever?
Because the HD-Ready TVs sold by Samsung here in Sweden have a resolution of 1366 x 768.

 

[Axyon]

Does that mean a HDTV has to have either one of those res or can there be one "in-between" or whatever?
Because the HD-Ready TVs sold by Samsung here in Sweden have a resolution of 1366 x 768.

That's actually 720i/p and then some (although not much, very little difference from 720), and it'll work fine.

 

[Gargantou]

That's actually 720i/p and then some (although not much, very little difference from 720), and it'll work fine.

Ok, well, hopefully HD-Ready TVs'll be a bit cheaper here when they release, the 26" Samsung HD-Ready TV with that res costs over 1300 USD here, which imo is a bit hefty, atleast for me.

 

[Axyon]

Ok, well, hopefully HD-Ready TVs'll be a bit cheaper here when they release, the 26" Samsung HD-Ready TV with that res costs over 1300 USD here, which imo is a bit hefty, atleast for me.

Samsung have actually partnered with Microsoft to launch an affordable range of HDTVs for the 360's release. What kind of HDTV is the Samsung one you're talking about?

 

[Gargantou]

The LE-26R41B, http://www.samsung.com/se/products/tv/lcdtv/le26r41b.asp (Swedish link).

 

[Axyon]

The LE-26R41B, http://www.samsung.com/se/products/tv/lcdtv/le26r41b.asp (Swedish link).

If you plan to get a PS3, that HDMI support will come in very handy.

 

[Gargantou]

If you plan to get a PS3, that HDMI support will come in very handy.

Okay, well hopefully it'll have gone down atleast a few hundred bucks before the 360s release, or I'll go bankcrupt(Sp?) on my student budget..>_<