Looking for advice on a gaming TV

[invictus]

I've been saving for a few months now and am up to about 4K. I am looking for a TV for gaming, HD sports, and movies. When I originally started saving it was for a Pioneer PDP 5010FD - 50" KURO plasma TV. Right now I am getting ready to purchase and before I drop that large of a chunk of change I decided to come ask others about the pros and cons.

Is this a good all around TV for my needs? Will it handle gaming well? I figure its a lock for sports and movies but the gaming issue is the one I have no experience with it on.

Any thoughts and opinions are appreciated.

[Scooby Blu]

I have the 42 inch model but with 4K you might want to look at this !

http://www.nuvision.com/tv/NVU52DCM/

[Chevypower]

We decided to go with Sony's XBR6+ LCDs because we will use them for what you are using them for, and also to plug in to our Mac computers. I don't care what people say about plasmas not burning in. At best, they will still have memory retention - where LCDs don't, I would be over-using screen savers if we used plasma TVs for computer display monitors, and it's not something i want to deal with. I also really like having no reflections on the Sony - I find the black levels and picture dynamics to be very good for Blu Ray movies. If I wasn't to use them as computer monitors, then I would also be happy with the new Panasonic PZ800 based on performance and price. Bring on the XBR8 55''!

[ZackL]

Originally Posted by Chevypower

We decided to go with Sony's XBR6+ LCDs because we will use them for what you are using them for, and also to plug in to our Mac computers. I don't care what people say about plasmas not burning in. At best, they will still have memory retention - where LCDs don't, I would be over-using screen savers if we used plasma TVs for computer display monitors, and it's not something i want to deal with. I also really like having no reflections on the Sony - I find the black levels and picture dynamics to be very good for Blu Ray movies. If I wasn't to use them as computer monitors, then I would also be happy with the new Panasonic PZ800 based on performance and price. Bring on the XBR8 55''!

Would also agree on that being a good choice.

[JTK]

Originally Posted by Chevypower

We decided to go with Sony's XBR6+ LCDs because we will use them for what you are using them for, and also to plug in to our Mac computers. I don't care what people say about plasmas not burning in. At best, they will still have memory retention - where LCDs don't, I would be over-using screen savers if we used plasma TVs for computer display monitors, and it's not something i want to deal with. I also really like having no reflections on the Sony - I find the black levels and picture dynamics to be very good for Blu Ray movies. If I wasn't to use them as computer monitors, then I would also be happy with the new Panasonic PZ800 based on performance and price. Bring on the XBR8 55''!

Bring it on but...we'd better brace ourselves for that puppy is going to cost.

[Dogslyf]

I had about 3K at my disposal for my HDTV and went with a $2K Samsung. I'm pretty happy with it. I have an XBOX360 and a PS3 and both look awesome on the 50'' plasma I have. Also, Samsung has excellent anti-burn in technology. My nset has had no burn in issues whatsoever and it is my main set.

[allstar780]

Originally Posted by Scooby Blu

I have the 42 inch model but with 4K you might want to look at this !

http://www.nuvision.com/tv/NVU52DCM/

that...

or go with a good TV.

4 grand can buy you a really nice TV, but for gaming I would go with an LCD with 120hz over a plasma, although burn in seems to no longer be an issue, wouldnt you just LOVE to be the first person on the forums to prove that wrong?

i personally would go with the new Samsung ToC LN52A650 LCD, it's 120Hz, 52", 1080P, and has a very sleek bezel design

[crackinhedz]

Originally Posted by invictus

Pioneer PDP 5010FD - 50" KURO plasma TV

I think the only TV's in the same league as the Pioneer KURO's are the new Panasonic Plasmas.

Burn in is not an issue and definitely not anymore on a Pioneer or Panasonic.

If you did go LCD, then the Sony's would be nice. But the Plasmas will look so much better.

[My_Two_Cents]

Originally Posted by crackinhedz

I think the only TV's in the same league as the Pioneer KURO's are the new Panasonic Plasmas.

Burn in is not an issue and definitely not anymore on a Pioneer or Panasonic.

If you did go LCD, then the Sony's would be nice. But the Plasmas will look so much better.

+100

[blu_world]

Originally Posted by invictus

I've been saving for a few months now and am up to about 4K. I am looking for a TV for gaming, HD sports, and movies. When I originally started saving it was for a Pioneer PDP 5010FD - 50" KURO plasma TV. Right now I am getting ready to purchase and before I drop that large of a chunk of change I decided to come ask others about the pros and cons.

Is this a good all around TV for my needs? Will it handle gaming well? I figure its a lock for sports and movies but the gaming issue is the one I have no experience with it on.

Any thoughts and opinions are appreciated.

if your gaming close to the screen get a LCD 1080P...


so you wont notice the anoyying color dots on the screen like an old tube tv....(Not if your far away you wont notice the color panal dots,but i would since im about 3 steps from my 42'' lcd tv and everything is smooth as it should be,colors are rich too without looking unrealiastly colored and bright like)

[digibob]

Originally Posted by invictus

I've been saving for a few months now and am up to about 4K. I am looking for a TV for gaming, HD sports, and movies. When I originally started saving it was for a Pioneer PDP 5010FD - 50" KURO plasma TV. Right now I am getting ready to purchase and before I drop that large of a chunk of change I decided to come ask others about the pros and cons.

Wait a little longer and check out the new Pioneer Kuro 5020FD. It is suppose to be even better with 5X darker black levels and $1000 cheaper than the 5010. I am waiting to see it then decide between the Pioneer 5020, the Panasonic TH-50PZ850U or the Sony XBR5.

[Petra_Kalbrain]

Have you considered a projector??? You can turn an entire wall into a giant theatre screen.