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With the high-definition movement in full swing, make HDTV-VideoGames.com your source for HD gaming. With a heavy focus on next-generation video game consoles and HDTV technology, the HDTV-VideoGames.com writers and editors share their articles, blogs, and tips to help you maximize your gaming experience in high-def. Not sure which HDTV technology is best for your gaming experience? And what about HD gaming without breaking the bank? It is all covered. Stop by HDTV-VideoGames.com for the latest on HDTV gaming technology.

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HDTV Buying Guide (Part 1)

Let's start out by explaining the strengths and weaknesses of the four major types of HDTV technology. 

LCD

Pros
-LCD prices seem to be ever dropping
-Light and thin
-Excellent color reproduction
-No burn-in
-Runs cool
-Long-lasting
-Work well in bright rooms
-No maintenance to keep sharpness
-Excellent for computer use
- Not affected by altitude

Cons
-More expensive then CRT and plasma
-Slower refresh rates than plasma
-Might not worth the price after 40"
-Lowest black compared to all four types
-Regular lamp replacement ($$$)
-More narrow viewing angle than plasma

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Plasma

Pros
-Slim
-Widest viewing angle
-High quality image in the bes .....

HDTV Buying Guide (Part 2)

So after reading Part 1, you're now hopefully a little more familiar with the HDTV technology options avaliable to you.  Here are some other things to consider when shopping for a new HDTV.

Resolution
There are two times of video display modes: progressive and interlaced.


Progressive, represented as a p, means that each and every line on your TV is refreshed X number of times in one second, giving you the sharpest image possible.

Interlaced, represented by i, means that every other line on your TV is refreshed X number of times in one second, giving you slightly less sharp image.

As for the X, that's determined by FPS (frames per second).  If your TV runs i at 60 fps, then every other line on your TV will be refreshed 60 times every second.


The resolution itself refers to how many pixels are on the screen at one time.  If you buy a 1080 TV then there are 1,920 x 1 .....

HDTV Gaming without Next-Gen Consoles

So you want to enjoy high-definition gaming but aren't crazy about the idea of having to shell out big bucks for a next-gen console, like the PS3 or Xbox 360?  Not a problem.


With the right cable and the right games, you can still enjoy HD gaming on your current console.  And when you are ready for next-gen, rest assured the Xbox 360 and PS3 offer genuine hi-def video output for every game.  While Nintendo’s Wii won’t offer HDTV resolutions, it will certainly offer widescreen for some games, including the launch title Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess.


To get widescreen from your Xbox, PS2 and the early model Game Cube, you’ll need an optional HD cable for playing in true HD.  The cable plugs into the component video ports on the back of your set; they’re the red, green, and blue RCA-type jacks.

 
Once you’ve connected the HD cable, go to your console’s video settings menu and select the appropria .....

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