1080P Plasma T.V. & Video Games (Video Card)

[papapumpsd]

Well, I ordered my new setup: A Panasonic Viera TH-42PZ85U 42" 1080P Plasma T.V. and Sony BDP-S350 1080p Blu-ray Disc Player! I'm freaking stoked to get it and watch my 1st Blu-Ray movie.

What I'm interested in is if anyone plays hi-def video games on their HDTV (1080p)? I have a custom gaming rig: dual-core (overclocked to 4 ghz), 4 gig ram, and an 8800GT vid. card. Will this play games at 1920x1080 on my new TV?!

[Mulletsoldier]

It should, just ensure you are using HDMI.

I just bought the Samsung LN40A650 myself, and the PS3. Strangely enough, the PS3's BluRay player is of a higher quality than most only-BluRays.

My 360 crumbled some time ago, and was subsequently replaced; what bothers me, though, is that I was not in time for the Elite units with the built-in HDMI.

[Australian made]

sorry cant help you on your Q's but im curious to know how much a HD telly costs you in the States??

[papapumpsd]

It should, just ensure you are using HDMI.

I just bought the Samsung LN40A650 myself, and the PS3. Strangely enough, the PS3's BluRay player is of a higher quality than most only-BluRays.

My 360 crumbled some time ago, and was subsequently replaced; what bothers me, though, is that I was not in time for the Elite units with the built-in HDMI.

Ya, I considered that tv myself Mullet Regarding the PS3, I've read mixed reviews regarding how good it is as a blu-ray player. My Sony costs ~$250 shipped and got killer reviews. I play my video games on my PC so I don't need another gaming unit.

And yes, I'll be getting an HDMI: DVI converter or a cable with an HDMI end and a DVI end (15 footer)

Thanks for the response bud!

[papapumpsd]

sorry cant help you on your Q's but im curious to know how much a HD telly costs you in the States??

Mine was ~$1080 U.S. dollars (includes delivery).

[Zero V]

bastard!....i will sit here with my aging laptop that has a geforce 6400 in it....and cry thank you....I do have a 360 and 30 inch HD tv, but it only goes 720p...

[Mulletsoldier]

Mine was ~$1080 U.S. dollars (includes delivery).

That's a nice deal! My little brother's friend works at Best Buy, and got me the LN40A650 with the adjacent 1400w stereo system for $1300.

[Australian made]

Im gunna have to shell out soon when my flatmate moves out and takes his plasma with him. Costs a lil more then it does for you guys but i was expecting it to be a lot cheaper in the US....guess its just houses

[papapumpsd]

I haven't personally seen anyone w/a 1080p plasma playing a blu-ray movie but reviews have said this setup is crazy sikk. I think it'll be worth every penny since the girlie and I tend to watch more movies now.....we're watching DVDs on her 20" POS tv now. LOL...ya, it sucks!

I will need to get 5.1 surround system next, but not til later. I'd like to focus on getting real estate (once I settle on the state I want to be in!).

[Zero V]

I haven't personally seen anyone w/a 1080p plasma playing a blu-ray movie but reviews have said this setup is crazy sikk. I think it'll be worth every penny since the girlie and I tend to watch more movies now.....we're watching DVDs on her 20" POS tv now. LOL...ya, it sucks!

I will need to get 5.1 surround system next, but not til later. I'd like to focus on getting real estate (once I settle on the state I want to be in!).

you do know blue-ray= dead right? they arent going to continue with that media.

[Zero V]

Im gunna have to shell out soon when my flatmate moves out and takes his plasma with him. Costs a lil more then it does for you guys but i was expecting it to be a lot cheaper in the US....guess its just houses

bro, HD tv's here are pretty cheap. And only getting cheaper, and better at the same time. Now some are high priced, but those are the ones that look like a freaking window, then you reaize its a TV....here is a hint. BUY THE SHOW MODEL if you can. it will shave 40% off the price at least, and usually has nothing wrong with it save for a bit of dust. Same thing as the brand new one. I shaved a couple hundred bucks off my TV doing that, and its fine and dandy 2 years later

[papapumpsd]

you do know blue-ray= dead right? they arent going to continue with that media.

Have no idea.....I read reviews on new blu-ray players and people never commented on that. Also, NetFlix only offers Blu-ray discs so I assumed "blu-ray" won the race. If not, I'll send my unit back to Amazon and get the latest/greatest what-ever-the-damn-thing-is-called-now player.

[Mulletsoldier]

I haven't personally seen anyone w/a 1080p plasma playing a blu-ray movie but reviews have said this setup is crazy sikk. I think it'll be worth every penny since the girlie and I tend to watch more movies now.....we're watching DVDs on her 20" POS tv now. LOL...ya, it sucks!

I will need to get 5.1 surround system next, but not til later. I'd like to focus on getting real estate (once I settle on the state I want to be in!).

The 5.1 is worth it! I have my setup (T.V./PS3/Dolby ProLogic 5.1) all rigged with HDMI, and watching one movie is worth it!

My first suggestions for movies:

Transformers
Sin City
Matrix Reloaded

All three are a great experience. And gaming is just, well...put it this way: your girl will understand you even less.

[papapumpsd]

The 5.1 is worth it! I have my setup (T.V./PS3/Dolby ProLogic 5.1) all rigged with HDMI, and watching one movie is worth it!

My first suggestions for movies:

Transformers
Sin City
Matrix Reloaded

All three are a great experience. And gaming is just, well...put it this way: your girl will understand you even less.

Awesome, thanks! I'll get Transformers and watch that again. That was a cool movie, even on a POS 20" tube tv!

I hear you on the g/f thing.."How can you play that all day? Doesn't it get old?!" LOL...NOPE!

[Zero V]

Have no idea.....I read reviews on new blu-ray players and people never commented on that. Also, NetFlix only offers Blu-ray discs so I assumed "blu-ray" won the race. If not, I'll send my unit back to Amazon and get the latest/greatest what-ever-the-damn-thing-is-called-now player.

Oh it won the race against the microsoft HD thing, and its currently the leader. But its already been given the pirates "black spot" that is to say, been marked for death.

Didnt mean to scare you, you will have plenty of releases to watch on that thing and a helluva collection of movies before its dead.

It will be good for about 4 or 5 years though I thinking. Its just not going to be long term. Media based jumps are going to be happening often soon, but dont be suprised if in 5 or 6 years CD/DVD are a things of the past and no longer exist....

[Mulletsoldier]

Awesome, thanks! I'll get Transformers and watch that again. That was a cool movie, even on a POS 20" tube tv!

I hear you on the g/f thing.."How can you play that all day? Doesn't it get old?!" LOL...NOPE!

Exactly. I played Fable II for two days straight, and she was bothered. I am unbelievably excited for GOW II !

[papapumpsd]

Oh it won the race against the microsoft HD thing, and its currently the leader. But its already been given the pirates "black spot" that is to say, been marked for death.

Didnt mean to scare you, you will have plenty of releases to watch on that thing and a helluva collection of movies before its dead.

It will be good for about 4 or 5 years though I thinking. Its just not going to be long term. Media based jumps are going to be happening often soon, but dont be suprised if in 5 or 6 years CD/DVD are a things of the past and no longer exist....

Ohh, sh!t man, you had me nervous for a second like I got the wrong technology! Ya, I'm sure it will be replaced by the next gen data storage technology in the near future (4-5 yrs), but til then, it's 1080 HD TIME BABY!

[ozarkaBRAND]

Exactly. I played Fable II for two days straight, and she was bothered. I am unbelievably excited for GOW II !

Lol.. My roommate spent the last week playing Fable II.. which also meant I was glued to the TV as well... Great story for a game, couldn't stop watching.

[Australian made]

you do know blue-ray= dead right? they arent going to continue with that media.

Blue Ray is only new right? you thinknig laser disk or something? im pretty sure its here to stay.

[Mulletsoldier]

Lol.. My roommate spent the last week playing Fable II.. which also meant I was glued to the TV as well... Great story for a game, couldn't stop watching.

It was too damn short! I went back to playing Oblivion.