How to choose a TV for Xbox or PlayStation?

People, who buy a TV, not think about, Whether it will also be used for other purposes. but, if you are buying this equipment shall also take into account the possibility of connecting brackets, then you should read the following article. The book contains important information, what to look out for when buying a TV set-top box ps4, X360, PS3, or consoles older generation.

What to look for buying a TV for gaming consoles?

technology type, select TV for ps4

It is best to start with the selection of just this nuance, as it depends on the type of technology it, as the image will be displayed. The choice has several types.

Televisions with a cathode ray tube

CRT receivers have not produced, but still have a lot of supporters. At present they are available on the secondary market, but it is quite dangerous purchase. Despite, that televisions with cathode-ray tube is very well suited to the game on the console, there is no certainty, which bought a copy will not be spent or damaged. And what is important, its negative impact on vision much more, than in later models.

LCD TVs

LCD - a technology, is the most popular, how in the manufacture of television sets, and for computer monitors. Due to the continuous improvement of data LCD TV models already have acceptable parameters and can successfully be used to display images from the console.

Benefits:

• It works well with computers;
• characterized by narrow size;
• Low energy consumption.

disadvantages

• a narrow viewing angle;
• worse displays black and white image;
• poor image scaling at low resolutions;
• increasing the response time.

worth knowing! Although the characteristics of the, TVs can be found concerning the name of the LED, keep in mind, it is also an LCD TV, which differs from the traditional solutions only in the type of illumination.

The sale can be found:

• lighting framework - LEDs are located on the edges of the screen;
• backlight full - light-emitting diodes illuminate the whole matrix.

Through the use of LEDs, the image gets better, than conventional LCD TVs. However, this is associated with a higher price.

plasma TV

Around the plasma TV, there are many myths, that have little to do with reality. Currently, they are characterized by a slightly higher price, than in the case of LCD TVs and high energy consumption. Just a false statement is, that the plasma technology is temporary.

Benefits

• excellent color rendition (the image is more vivid, a color gamut wider, than in the case of LCD);
• no problems with motion blur;
• regardless of the angle of view,, image remains the same;
• very high contrast;
• It copes well with scaling images, what matters in the case of consoles older generation.

disadvantages

• It looks worse in bright rooms;
• huzhee quality white image;
• the large size and weight, than LED TVs.

Given all the advantages and disadvantages of these technologies, best with console games currently employs plasma TVs. The advantage is not only in image quality, and a matrix velocity, no INPUT lags and thanks to a very wide viewing angle. However, this does not mean, that when buying an LCD panel, game console will be impossible. Modern LCD TVs offer a pretty good options, so the choice depends primarily on the individual preferences and budget.

Response time

This is one of the most important parameters, which affects the appearance of the effect of splitting the image. To avoid this, you must choose TV, in which the response time of no more than 5 ms. Also worth reading reviews of each model, Since the case, that despite the manufacturer's specifications measurement of the reaction time may not always correspond to reality.

input lag

This is another important element for the owners of consoles, who decided to choose TV game JK. INPUT lag is delayed image display with respect to time, for which the signal will be sent to (eg, in spite of pressing a button on the controller changes the image is not immediately noticed). This is also the effect, which is associated with the response time of the matrix and wrong encoding signal.

Choosing a TV for xbox one, should pay attention, INPUT to lag as small as possible (very difficult to find such information in the TV specifications - so you should familiarize yourself with the reviews and opinions of other users). Too much delay can not even run the game.

It should also be remembered, that before starting the game you need to disable all the extra add-ons image, because of which increases the lag INPUT, as well as to change the picture mode, eg "PC".

Type Cavity surface

As in the case of monitors, TV manufacturers are using two solutions:

• matte finish - does not create and does not reflect the environment is reflected, that allows you to play even on a sunny day;
• gloss finish - is characterized by the best color range, but the screen (especially on a sunny day) reflecting increased capacity.
  

viewing angles

If the console will play a few people at a time (family or friends), you should check your TV viewing angles. In plasma, this problem does not exist, but LCD screens are great to bring. When you select the TV worth looking at it from different angles, not only directly, but turn to the left and right.

Connect the console to the TV

To enjoy a good quality image, TV must be equipped with connectors:

• HDMI – It provides high quality signal, as pictures, and sound. Thanks to him, the digital signal is converted twice (from digital to analog and analog to digital). It is also worth, to the TV had at least 3 slots (this amount is currently the standard);
• VGA - This connection is needed for older versions of the Xbox 360, which provides good picture quality at HD resolution.

The distance from the TV with respect to size

From the TV to the couch distance (or other place, from which it will look), and permission, depends on the, How big should the screen.

for example, for HDTV (1080 lines) diagonal (in inches) with respect to the minimum distance from the TV set should be:

• 26 – 1,1 m;
• 37 – 1,5 m;
• 40 – 2,1 m.

Smart TV function

The sale can be seen as some types of TVs, the so-called Smart TV. At the moment, this function is not yet such a large application, especially if you can not connect and view video with VOD services. To date, there are not many specialized applications, including games, which can be run through the Smart TV, so this caveat should not greatly influence the choice of the TV.

TV or monitor?

TV console must have a large monitor. Especially, that this technique prices have been declining, so today is not difficult to buy a product with wide screen at an affordable price. Monitors are also often deprived of good filters and processors, that affect the quality of the projected image.

What TV to choose manufacturer? Playstation 4 – a TV is needed? Which company and which brand is the best? What are the best TVs? What are the most popular?

The most popular TV manufacturers are Samsung brands, LG, Philips, Panasonic, Sharp, Sony, Thomson, Toshiba, Funai, Orion, Hyundai, Manta Multimedia. Each of them has in its range as the best, and huzhie products. some series (lines) TVs have a better quality, other – worse. If you are looking for a new TV set is recommended that you look at our rating – Recommended TV. TOP 10 February 2016