Think Brawl will work well with HDTVs...?

[MRCRAWFISH]

And if you do lag, go to options, and turn all filters and processing off.

 

[Fox P McCloud]

Oh thanks for the quick reply Fox, I guess I'll go buy component cables later. I saw them in the mall for $20 and I only had $19 =(

My dad surprised my mom on their anniversary by buying a 34" Rear Projection TV. I think this is more stable than other TVs in terms of lag, but I'm not too sure.

EDIT: Woops I was thinking of my friends TV. My TV is 42"

make sure the TV has component inputs first:

also, if your TV doesn't support progressive scan mode...you will get an improved picture, it just won't be quite as good as WITH progressive scan mode.

 

[Thi0s]

I have those inputs in my TV and I'm pretty sure it supports Progressive Scan Mode, so I guess I'm all good. I just need those **** component cables...

 

[nice1]

it should work the grpahics won't look like halo3 or gears of war lol

 

[hotgarbage]

I'm really lost at what you're trying to say. you say it's a must but then say it's not a big deal?

19" is okay as a bedroom TV but if you're a guy who wants big sizes, you should go larger than that.

I meant that once you have component cables lag becomes much less of an issue.


Really all of this depends on the tv in question. Some tv's have horrible lag, some don't. But you should always try and reduce it as much as possible, because in a game like Smash Bros. a match can come down to one frame.

I am considering buying a EDTV specifically for my room/Wii. Problem is, I can't find many at all... Maybe I am just not searching right, I mean, I know they are getting harder to find but I haven't found a single widescreen television around 20 inches that is 480p native resolution.

Anyone else having an issue of finding one? If worst comes to worst I can trade my computer monitor/TV for my parents (not widescreen and smaller) 480p TV, but I'd really rather look around and find something to replace my 15 inch SDTV/VCR combo straight from 1995 or so... since it's not even plugged in right now.

haha, I'm in the exact same boat as you . But yea, Fox P McCloud pretty much said everything I was going to say

good luck on finding one; the largest one I ever found was around 19", if I recall correctly.

Also, you'll never find a widescreen EDTV; 480p is the same, exact resolution as an SDTV, the only difference is that all 480 lines are displayed at once instead of 240 one frame and 240 the next frame (of course, it happens SO fast, it looks like 1 image to you).

forget about EDTVs; it was a genre that was supposed to take over SDTVs, but they were far to expensive...and thus, the result was people waiting on TVs that had even higher definition.

if you want a really good gaming experience, I'd Recommend getting a Sony CRT (tube) HDTV....yeah, it sounds strange, a CRT HDTV...but trust me; it won't let you down like the others will (albeit, the flat-panels are getting better). The only problem is the smallest one you can get is 27 inches.....and that's only "HD ready"...the small Sony CRT HDTV you can get, as of now, is their 34 inch one...which is a WIDESCREEN tube TV of all things.

I think Samsung makes a "slimfit" 26 or 27 inch (I forget the exact specs) CRT HDTV taht you can still find...I liked the picture, but it wasn't as bright, vivid, or nice as the Sony's picture.

trust me, if you can find a Sony CRT HDTV, you will NOT be let down.

You have any tips on finding one of those beasts? I've combed online sites with little luck and tried ebay, but the problem with that is that people usually insist on local pickup :/

 

[GhostAnime]

so will Wii component cables be best or are third party ones just as good?

do all of the cables have to go in or just 3?

 

[hotgarbage]

so will Wii component cables be best or are third party ones just as good?

do all of the cables have to go in or just 3?

With component cables there are 5 ends. 3 are for video and 2 are for sound. And yea, you'll need to plug'em all in.


EDIT: Just testing those cables. There was sound distortion, but I figured out that it was just the tv

I would actually recommend those monoprice cables. They're dirt cheap, but good quality. I have some and they work fine. Heck, even the avsforums recommend them. So ya, I'd go for those

 

[wangston]

I got a 46in 1080p sharp aquaos tv and the wii composite cables for christmas. All of my games play just fine in 480i or 480p. 0I played my games in 480i to see if I could tell the difference. There really isn't much of a difference the picture looks a little sharper and the colors look a little bolder. The big difference is playing a game on a regular tv and then on my new tv. I played SSBM with some friends last week in 480p and I was amazed at all the detail I was missing out on. The game looked absolutely phenomenal and there is not lag at all. I have played all of my Wii games in 480p and all my 360 games in 1080p and there isn't any lag what so I every. I guess I just have a really good LCD tv.

 

[Fox P McCloud]

You have any tips on finding one of those beasts? I've combed online sites with little luck and tried ebay, but the problem with that is that people usually insist on local pickup :/

sure! I'll PM you later to give you a few tips.

 

[GhostAnime]

well, hotgarbage, the only places I have access to are Wal-Mart, K-Mart etc..

 

[Hitzel]

If you want to game in HD, get a monitor. A TV that works as good as a monitor will cost you at least double the money.

 

[hotgarbage]

sure! I'll PM you later to give you a few tips.

HOLY CRAPPPPP thanks ahead of time! ANY help/tips at this point would be great

well, hotgarbage, the only places I have access to are Wal-Mart, K-Mart etc..

http://monoprice.com/products/produ...=10830&cs_id=1083001&p_id=3566&seq=1&format=2

you mean you can't order online? If that's the case the best option would be the 30$ official Nintendo ones. Should be able to find those at Walmart ect.


.....and Let be backtrack a bit here and retract the "you NEED component cables for an HDTV" statement. If you feel that your TV lags then component cables will help. If not, then there isn't really much to worry about (though personally I'd get them for the improved picture quality). It's really up to you.

(sorry if I rambled a bit on the technical parts anyways hope this helps.)