Help Buying A T.V.

[ewilly]

So, I have about a $500 dollar spending limit and i was hoping someone here could help. I play mostly classic games, some xbox 360 occasionally, and would like the modern convince of a flat screen television. It must have the option for component, rca, and s-video most importantly. I've heard some t.v.'s are have better converters to reduce lag in older games and would just like to know how everyone feels about their firescreen and classic video game experiences. I can't stand playing with distorted images. A s.d. tube tv is not an option for me.

thanks

[LaughingMAN.S9]

So, I have about a $500 dollar spending limit and i was hoping someone here could help. I play mostly classic games, some xbox 360 occasionally, and would like the modern convince of a flat screen television. It must have the option for component, rca, and s-video most importantly. I've heard some t.v.'s are have better converters to reduce lag in older games and would just like to know how everyone feels about their firescreen and classic video game experiences. I can't stand playing with distorted images. A s.d. tube tv is not an option for me.

thanks

I dont remember the model number but there is supposed o be an older pioneer 4:3 plasma screen that is really good for retro games and has all those connections and possibly rgb. Like most older plasmas tho it was real shitty with screen burn in so take that for what its worth


Also if you already have a modern lcd/plasma, then you should look into a good upscaler like the xrgb 2/3 and framemeister

[o.pwuaioc]

I'm on the same hunt as you. Very few - if any - flatscreens today have s-video. It's so frustrating.

[LaughingMAN.S9]

Found the tv i was talking about, its the pioneer pdp v402

Heres a link where u can read up on it and see pictures and how it compares to the sony bvm 20f1u


http://shmups.system11.org/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=43256

[MeTmKnice]

Just find specs. It's a few years old meow, but my Toshiba 46" has s-vid and composite. Older games look decent. My TV, like most has an aspect ratio adjsutment. YOu can set to full screen 4:3 If you have a Costco near you, go in and look and check specs.

[Ed Oscuro]

I wouldn't bother with that Pioneer - blacks are gray! It's also old and prone to kick the bucket.
I also wouldn't depend on a LCD TV's composite or S-video ports. The scaling is prone to be imperfect or slow, or both at the same time.

A much better option is to get an upscaler like that Framemeister. It'll let you plug in composite video, S-Video, maybe not RF but that should be possible also, and then plug that all directly into the TV. It isn't completely lag-free, but it is at least on par with other options.

Another possibility is to keep an eye out for a real tube TV. There are some 720/1080 line models (a few progressive, most all interlaced - not sure of any 1080p sets) and 360 games should look o.k. on these most of the time.

I've not really felt too bad playing 360 games on even an old composite connection, though obviously it leaves a lot to be desired (especially when text is involved).

[wiggyx]

Do you need it to be new and do you have any size requirements?

I've got a Sony 60we610 that I absolutely love for modern and retro games and if you can find one, then it'll likely be in the $500 range.

[ewilly]

well... I decided after a ton of research my only option was a crt. I went to good will, found a panisonic crt. 26 inches or so. Had s-video rca, coax, and component input. drove off made a left hand turn just to find out that the door had not shut all the way when I slammed it. It flew out into the street almost caused an accident an got scratched up on the outside, the tube appeared to be fine... When I plugged it in it seemed okay. I fired up the n64 and the bulb flashed as crt's do when they are about to go out. it was only 15 bucks... It looked hideous in my room anyways. So yeah back to square 1.

Size requirements... I wold say minumum 24 inches I currently have a 19 in. sharp LCD. its a little small for my taste. and I would rather not buy an upscaler that is 500 dollors that is insane. Was there ever any SDTV flatscreens that didn't go 6 foot back with hollow plastic?

[LaughingMAN.S9]

well... I decided after a ton of research my only option was a crt. I went to good will, found a panisonic crt. 26 inches or so. Had s-video rca, coax, and component input. drove off made a left hand turn just to find out that the door had not shut all the way when I slammed it. It flew out into the street almost caused an accident an got scratched up on the outside, the tube appeared to be fine... When I plugged it in it seemed okay. I fired up the n64 and the bulb flashed as crt's do when they are about to go out. it was only 15 bucks... It looked hideous in my room anyways. So yeah back to square 1.

Size requirements... I wold say minumum 24 inches I currently have a 19 in. sharp LCD. its a little small for my taste. and I would rather not buy an upscaler that is 500 dollors that is insane. Was there ever any SDTV flatscreens that didn't go 6 foot back with hollow plastic?

You could probably buy an nec xm29 which is a 29 inch screen with a slightly smaller back panel relative to other crts also it does rgb and i believe has s video or possibly component

[Darkwing]

You definitely need to get a flatscreen CRT TV. I went from a 19" curved tube Philips (with no S-video ) to a 27" flat Sony Trinitron with S-video and it's FANTASTIC. You don't need a huge TV for older games, I would say 27-30" is probably the upper limit. Definitely big enough for me; I tried playing my older consoles on my 42" LCD and it's just not as good.

I highly recommend the Sony Trinitron tvs, but heed my warning.....they are HEAVY.

[bigbacon]

i was always of fan of flat screen samsung TVs or Trinitron tvs.

They always had awesome pictures and color and usually had tons of inputs.

[Zing]

Save yourself a lot of effort and just grab a Sony KV-27FS100. They are dirt common, manufactured only 10 years ago, and work well. They have composite, s-video, and component input. Look on Kijiji or Craigslist. There are other models I could recommend, but this is the easiest one to find that does the job.

[Darkwing]

Save yourself a lot of effort and just grab a Sony KV-27FS100. They are dirt common, manufactured only 10 years ago, and work well. They have composite, s-video, and component input. Look on Kijiji or Craigslist. There are other models I could recommend, but this is the easiest one to find that does the job.

That is the exact one I was talking about in my post. I love it.