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(NT) Which directview HDTV is best for xbox360??

Jul 27, 2005 11:32AM PDT

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That's tough
Jul 28, 2005 3:27AM PDT

It's hard to say as the 360 isn't out yet. Most die-hard gamers still swear by CRT sets, and for CRT's you probably can't beat the Sony KD-34XBR960. Check out the CNet review of the set. But, if you have a favorite technology other than CRT, then you will probably not be disappointed by it's gaming capabilities, up to 720 pixel resolution.

The new 1080i resolution sets coming out now will be able to full display the Xbox 360's high-res capabilities, but I wouldn't expect a ton of games in resolutions over 720p any time soon. If that holds true, then most HD sets, whether they are LCD, Plasma, or rear projection will be able to show all the detail of these games, and most can accept a 1080i signal and display it at 720p.

The Sony 34XBR will display resolutions even over 1080i, so that isn't an issue. If a giant 60 inch display isn't a priority for you, and you can handle the huge size of the tube, that may be your best bet. It (or something similar) is probably what the Microsoft guys use to develop the 360.

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What about just a regular Xbox (not an Xbox 360)??
Jul 28, 2005 10:11AM PDT

Is it true that connecting an Xbox (not the 360) actually shortens the life of the HDTV? Please advise.

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Haven't heard that
Jul 29, 2005 4:30AM PDT

I have a SONY LCD RP set and Xbox so I did a LOT of research on this. Burn in is no longer an issue with the last few generations of RP sets (which would be anything you can buy in a store now). Due to the color intensity and brightness of console game graphics there might be some small decrease in bulb life but I think it would be minimal. If you're concerned about it, lowering the contrast value of your TV display would take care of this.

There might be some small chance of this on LCD screens or plasmas. I'm not 100% certain on this but I have yet to read about an actual case reported by an owner.