TV resolution and gaming question...

drathbone · Joined: 19 May 2011 Posts: 278

I realized my roommates 720p 32" TV looks better than my 46" 1080p playing games. Is this a matter of quality of TV or the same concept as SNES games looking better on an old tube TV than they do on HDTVs (IE 480 game made for 480 tv looks fine vs being stretched to 1080 tv) - since most games are made 720 and upconverted by an HDMI cable.

If that makes any sense. Thinking of downgrading my TV just to have my games look as smooth as my roommates.Thoughts?

Ivory_Soul · Joined: 15 Nov 2005 Posts: 78

This is usually only an issue on the 360 because the PS3 is the only console that displays true 1080p. You will notice a difference between the 2. The original Xbox 360 didn't even have an HDMI port and was never intented for true 1080p display. You could try just changing the console resolution to 720p, not sure if that works. I wouldn't downgrade though. Just keep the one you have and maybe buy a 720p display because the next-generation of consoles will all be true 1080p for sure.

De-Ting · Formerly Known as Prince Joined: 11 Nov 2006 Posts: 7262

Did you turn the TV off and on again?
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drathbone · Joined: 19 May 2011 Posts: 278

Yes....not sheriff cereal.

LawnGnome · Joined: 25 Apr 2007 Posts: 920

It could be a difference in refresh rates &/or an LCD vs. Plasma thing. If I knew the full specs of both TVs I could give you a better idea, but I doubt it's simply a size/resolution issue.

madster111 · The Original Pie Lover Joined: 04 Jun 2006 Posts: 5796

Could be a ton of things, from the displays being different tech (plasma vs LCD) to them being different quality.

In general, though, smaller displays look better (ppi) and because the 360 and PS3 both upconvert games, on the 1080p TV the image is being stretched while on the 720 it's running native or closer to it (some 360 games run a pathetic 1024x576 - stretch that to 1920x1080 and you get all sorts of ugly).
Don't bother changing your TV - the current gen of consoles has lasted about 2 years longer than it should have. Just wait for the next generation of consoles or buy a $500 PC and play all the 360 ports at a proper 1920x1080 and enjoy the superior graphics and nude mods.
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Ivory_Soul · Joined: 15 Nov 2005 Posts: 78

Sourdeez · Does it use DX11?!? Joined: 12 Feb 2012 Posts: 1094

It definitely doesn't for most games on the ps3 or xbox360 for that matter. A lot of them are only upscaled.
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drathbone · Joined: 19 May 2011 Posts: 278

^ is what I thought because typically games are made in 720p, thus making me think that my roommates TV is sharper since it's the native resolution and not upscaled.

Rainemaida · Beatnik Joined: 14 Jun 2003 Posts: 10656

At least you have a big screen, I have a 21.5" 1080p monitor :/ AND I use it as the main screen in the living room.
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