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by: Harishbadoni July 24, 2012 4:02 AM PDT

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better tv for gaming

by Harishbadoni - 7/24/12 4:02 AM

LCD vs Plasma - which is better for gaming?


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it depends

by electronicspimp - 7/24/12 8:25 AM

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For 2D I like plasma. For 3D gaming I really like passive 3D (LG).


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I agree. Allow me to elaborate.

by americano82 - 7/25/12 1:38 AM

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Plasmas generally have a faster response rate than LED/LCD screens, so they are very good for gaming. However, if you play a game with a HUD, you have to watch out for image retention. For the most part, they are reversible, but it's still annoying to get rid of it when it does happen. You have to let the TV settle in with about 100-150 hours before the image retention problem goes away. Panasonic plasmas are definitely the way to go.

On the other hand, if you want to play 3D games, most definitely go for a passive 3D screen. Playing for hours on end on an active 3D setup can give people headaches and dizziness due to the flickering seen in this technology. The best passive 3D TV brand out there is LG right now.


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by tarunmajumdar - 7/25/12 9:30 PM

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Ah, the x Tech vs. Y tech debate - it just keeps on raging with no end in sight! Well, both technologies have their own proponents, with the balance slightly in favor of plasma due to the time lag issue - a very important issue indeed for gamers. However, I recently tried the new LG 55LM7600 in the showroom (No, I am not purchasing it yet - can't afford the price right now - maybe later!) I was blown away by one feature that is heaven sent for gamers - the Dual Play feature. For multi player gamers, the players can wear different glasses, and each will see a different screen - certainly a progress over the current split screens that we get. Among other features, I was impressed by the sound too.


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Agreed!

by americano82 - 7/26/12 12:09 AM

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The Dual Play feature on my TV (LM9600) is quite amazing! I actually think it's a very, very under-appreciated feature in passive 3D TVs.


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lets not get a b0ner now

by electronicspimp - 7/26/12 12:29 AM

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the dual play feature is okish. there is quite some crosstalk on it from what i've seen. its ok but not perfect. i strongly admire LG for being the first to do it. Or maybe im just not into games where i have to share the screen in the first place to know the luxury this feature brings.


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better tv for gaming

by Kennethhop - 8/6/12 8:49 PM

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It depends whether you are in 2d games or 3d games?
In general for 2D you could even buy full HDTV recommended from (Samsung, Sony, LG and Panasonic plasma) however, if you are heading into 3D games then I must suggest you passive 3d from LG. Company had released passive models known as LM series all of them are just gorgeous!


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