saraday Posted April 26, 2007 Share Posted April 26, 2007 edit: delete this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fermentor666 Posted April 26, 2007 Share Posted April 26, 2007 I'm not going for anything yet, because they are just so expensive. It wouldn't be near the computer so PC inputs don't matter to me. I could fit something about up to 40 inches (/nohomo). Is the difference between 720p and 1080p noticeable? It seems that if you go up to 1080 you're paying an additional thousand dollars. Those brands like LG, Westinghouse, garbage or no? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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El Mamerro Posted April 26, 2007 Share Posted April 26, 2007 I'm not going for anything yet, because they are just so expensive. It wouldn't be near the computer so PC inputs don't matter to me. I could fit something about up to 40 inches (/nohomo). Is the difference between 720p and 1080p noticeable? It seems that if you go up to 1080 you're paying an additional thousand dollars. Those brands like LG, Westinghouse, garbage or no? You don't really start to appreciate the difference between 720p and 1080p until you get to a certain screen size and viewing distance. You'll probably be fine with 720p with a 40-inch screen, 1080 works best for 50+ inches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theo Huxtable. Posted April 26, 2007 Share Posted April 26, 2007 I'm not going for anything yet, because they are just so expensive. It wouldn't be near the computer so PC inputs don't matter to me. I could fit something about up to 40 inches (/nohomo). Is the difference between 720p and 1080p noticeable? It seems that if you go up to 1080 you're paying an additional thousand dollars. Those brands like LG, Westinghouse, garbage or no? yes, it's noticeable. but like mammero said, the smaller the screen, the less "difference" that will matter. so if you're sticking with 40 inch and you want to save dough, then 720p might be the way to go. 1080p is 1,080 horizontal lines progressively scanned across the screen every 60th of a second (more pixels), as opposed to 720 lines (less pixels). getting a bigger screen is like getting a bigger magnifying glass -- you'll be able to notice more details. i have a 52-inch 1080p, and the difference is noticeable when switched to 720p. still, 720p looks great and still falls under "HD." you can even notice a *slight* difference between 1080i and 1080p. i'm waiting for those laser screen flatpanel tv's to drop though. supposed to be better resolution than either plasma or LCD, uses less power, lasts longer, and is cheaper to make. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poop Man Bob Posted April 28, 2007 Share Posted April 28, 2007 Okay - another question about buying a 360. I'm sure I'll pepper y'all with a lot by the time the purchase is done. I've read a little bit about the various ways to hook up the 360 to an HDTV, and I'm wonder what's 1) best and 2) most cost-effective (hopefully 1 and 2 being the same answer, although probably not). I have a Toshiba 52HM94, 720p. I recall Theo talking about returning some Monster cables and picking some up over the Interwebz. Am I right? Anyway, basic question is what all do I need to buy beyond what comes with the 360 Premium. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire15 Posted April 29, 2007 Share Posted April 29, 2007 Yea so...i broke my headset in a fit of rage. Some guy fucking downed me with a shot to the leg with a shotgun while i was behind a wall...what the fuck. Yea so anyways...mams you ganna get back on crackdown when the patch comes out. POSSIBLE 4 PLAYER CO-OP. sounds sick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theo Huxtable. Posted April 29, 2007 Share Posted April 29, 2007 Okay - another question about buying a 360. I'm sure I'll pepper y'all with a lot by the time the purchase is done. I've read a little bit about the various ways to hook up the 360 to an HDTV, and I'm wonder what's 1) best and 2) most cost-effective (hopefully 1 and 2 being the same answer, although probably not). I have a Toshiba 52HM94, 720p. I recall Theo talking about returning some Monster cables and picking some up over the Interwebz. Am I right? Anyway, basic question is what all do I need to buy beyond what comes with the 360 Premium. Thanks. yes, i returned some monster hdmi cables because they were over $100. if you're concerned about "brand name," you can get some $20 hdmi cables from apple. with the 360 premium, it comes with component cables. however, it doesn't come with an hdmi output. the new 360 elite (black finish) has hdmi output. component cables display up to 1080p and look great (better than typical composite cables). however the highest you can upgrade video-wise on a premium is with the VGA cables. they're supposedly almost as good as hdmi. i personally am satisfied with the component cables that come with the premium. audio-wise, it's still standard L/R audio. but there's an output for digital optical audio cables you can use -- which gives you just as good sound as hdmi. so best (for a premium) 1) vga cables combined with digital-optical audio cables most cost-effective 2) the component cables it comes with Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qawee Posted April 29, 2007 Share Posted April 29, 2007 yo theo, you know what that elite will retail for when it comes out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theo Huxtable. Posted April 29, 2007 Share Posted April 29, 2007 i don't... i heard close to a ps3. i've already been seeing the black 360 controllers in stores so i was thinking it was already out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poop Man Bob Posted April 29, 2007 Share Posted April 29, 2007 Thanks, Theo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poop Man Bob Posted April 29, 2007 Share Posted April 29, 2007 yo theo, you know what that elite will retail for when it comes out? Amazon has it for $659; http://xbox.pgpartner.com/search_getprod.php/masterid=35111287// Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MURUD BABEK Posted April 29, 2007 Share Posted April 29, 2007 I miss the good ole' cartridge games.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theo Huxtable. Posted April 29, 2007 Share Posted April 29, 2007 i don't. they were more expensive. some genesis/SNES and segamastersystem/NES cartridge games cost more than xbox 360/ps3 disc games today. donkey kong country for snes was like $70 when it first came out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fermentor666 Posted April 29, 2007 Share Posted April 29, 2007 I remember I bought Strider for the Genesis for either 70 or 75 dollars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theo Huxtable. Posted April 29, 2007 Share Posted April 29, 2007 i remember a racing game that came out for sega genesis that was $100. it had that real polygonal look to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fermentor666 Posted April 29, 2007 Share Posted April 29, 2007 Haha, yeah, I remember that game. I rented it, it was pretty retarded, all graphics and no game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mauler5150 Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 It wasn't Virtua racing was it? I remember playing it when I had a birthday party at an arcade way back when (15 or so years ago) with unlimited games for me and my friends and I was playing it heaps because it was the most expensive game to play there, and I liked to drive as I was too young to actually drive. I remember when I had my 2nd arcade party and some guy was playing SF2 and I got the attendant to rack up a credit for me, then once I kicked this dudes arse he wanted to go me. He soon realised that it would have been in vain, because even if he kicked my arse, my 20 friends who had free video games for 2 hours were gonna come after him, haha! While on the subject of SF2, here is a cool video of the best SNES game ever, and a funny parody, of SF: the later years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tango 24 Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 i remember the handhelp version of SF2 i also had a transformers and mortal kombat one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
After School Special Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 So fucking awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26SidedCube Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 Has anyone ever really beat any of the Megaman games without cheating? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theo Huxtable. Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ml6WIxxo0WA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mindvapors Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 I want to play that new mario game so bad! About beating MegaMan, i think its fucking impossible. If by cheating you mean looking up what order to kill the bosses in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
After School Special Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 I had to trade in Gears of War because my room mate wasn't picking up on subtle comments such as "It's 5 in the fucking morning. Shut the fuck up and get out of my room." Ahhhh, peace and quiet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tango 24 Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 haha once i finished gears of war i got rid of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
After School Special Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 "ARE YOU FUCKING SERIOUS?! YOU FUCKING FAGGOT! NEVER PICK UP THE SNIPER RIFLE AGAIN! TAKE YOUR DISC OUT AND SNAP IT IN HALF! YOUR MOTHER'S A FAGGOT. YOU CHAINSAWING CUNT. YOU FUCKING CANADIANS ARE THE NIGGERS OF EUROPE! YOU FAGGOT FRAG TAGGER! IT'S 3 VS 4 AND YOU'RE FUCKING FRAG TAGGING! YOU FUCKING NIGGER! OH MY GOD, CHAINSAWER! YOU GLITCHING FAGGOT!" I've been dealing with this shit for the past 2 months, every day. Why I didn't get rid of it earlier I have no idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theo Huxtable. Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 what the fuck is that about. i'm guessing thats gears of war. some nerdy angry american i guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
After School Special Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 ^^^^ Angry Southie Bostonian playing GoW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mindvapors Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 Read my mind! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Mamerro Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 I just came back from lunch and Guitar Hero 2 is sitting next to my computer. A coworker found one (they're hard to find in PR) and got it for me. I can't wait to try this shit out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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