Getting a new TV for next gen gaming?

Hey Gamespot, its been some time since I upgraded my TV as right now I am using a 42 inch Panasonic Vierra (720P). Anyways I was really wanting a projector-but it just doesn't seem to match my needs/wants. Anyways now im not sure where to go!

A few questions!

A)Is 4K useless? For how long do you think it will not be widely used?

B) How does 1080P or even 720P video look on 4K Tvs?

C)Which TV is best? I am thinking of like 8-10 feet is furthest i will be from tv, so what size is good? IsSeiki horrible?

D)  Price is not a big problem, can spend $5k+ tho a few thousand should be good I think?

E) TV will mainly be used for gaming, some HD Videos and possibly as a monitor *tho highly unlikely*

You should be happy with a high end plasma such as one of the recent panasonic ones for about $2k

If your budget is truly as high as you say it is, I fully recommend that you get a Panasonic ZT60 60" flagship plasma, or perhaps the 65" VT60 which has almost as good picture quality but is 5 inches bigger and slightly cheaper.

It/they are the best HDTVs on the market today, and greatly outperform Sony's 4K LCD displays... Since PS4/Xbone games will be in 1080p anyways, you'll have no need for 4K resolution when it comes to gaming. the superior black levels, contrast and colour accuracy of Panasonics high end plasmas will weigh in a lot more.

Seikis 50" 4K LCD is crap. it cost over $1000 but a sub $500 Samsung plasma will absolutely destroy it in every way possible (almost). 

If your budget is truly as high as you say it is, I fully recommend that you get a Panasonic ZT60 60" flagship plasma, or perhaps the 65" VT60 which has almost as good picture quality but is 5 inches bigger and slightly cheaper.

 

It/they are the best HDTVs on the market today, and greatly outperform Sony's 4K LCD displays... Since PS4/Xbone games will be in 1080p anyways, you'll have no need for 4K resolution when it comes to gaming. the superior black levels, contrast and colour accuracy of Panasonics high end plasmas will weigh in a lot more.

 

Seikis 50" 4K LCD is crap. it cost over $1000 but a sub $500 Samsung plasma will absolutely destroy it in every way possible (almost). 

 

Mozelleple112

4K will never be used for next-gen gaming. Maybe 9th gen. Even my $400 graphics card that is more than twice the power of a PS4 has terrible performance in 4K. 4K takes four times the processing power of 1080p, which the new consoles will barely be able to handle.

My friend had a Seiki model before, though I don't have the exact number. He told me it stopped working within 3 or 4 days after buying it

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If your budget is truly as high as you say it is, I fully recommend that you get a Panasonic ZT60 60" flagship plasma, or perhaps the 65" VT60 which has almost as good picture quality but is 5 inches bigger and slightly cheaper.

 

It/they are the best HDTVs on the market today, and greatly outperform Sony's 4K LCD displays... Since PS4/Xbone games will be in 1080p anyways, you'll have no need for 4K resolution when it comes to gaming. the superior black levels, contrast and colour accuracy of Panasonics high end plasmas will weigh in a lot more.

 

Seikis 50" 4K LCD is crap. it cost over $1000 but a sub $500 Samsung plasma will absolutely destroy it in every way possible (almost). 

 

DJ_Headshot

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If your budget is truly as high as you say it is, I fully recommend that you get a Panasonic ZT60 60" flagship plasma, or perhaps the 65" VT60 which has almost as good picture quality but is 5 inches bigger and slightly cheaper.

 

It/they are the best HDTVs on the market today, and greatly outperform Sony's 4K LCD displays... Since PS4/Xbone games will be in 1080p anyways, you'll have no need for 4K resolution when it comes to gaming. the superior black levels, contrast and colour accuracy of Panasonics high end plasmas will weigh in a lot more.

 

Seikis 50" 4K LCD is crap. it cost over $1000 but a sub $500 Samsung plasma will absolutely destroy it in every way possible (almost). 

 

xfactor19990

[QUOTE="xfactor19990"][QUOTE="DJ_Headshot"] This if he doesn't want to go projector this is his best upgrade path.Mozelleple112

[QUOTE="Mozelleple112"][QUOTE="xfactor19990"]fair enough i will look at the 60 inch from panasonic, possibly something bigger? 80 inches? I really want a projector but gaming room is too brignt etc.xfactor19990

As for 4K projectors, the Sony VPL-VW1000ES for ($25,000 in Norway) is an absolute beauty and has some of the best picture quality of any display. Unfortunately the lens required for a projector like this is way too expensive for 4K to ever be cheap (anytime soon at least). JVC's working on making "sort-of" 4K projectors (by stretching pixels) and these cost $5000-10K

In other words..

. I can't imagine seeing a 4K consumer projector in the sub $5000 class for at least another 2 years

From Sony I can imagine:

HW60 replacing HW50 ($4000 price range, 2K)

VW100 (replacing the old VW95) $7000-10K price range, possibly 4K, but might very well be 2K as well.

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[QUOTE="Mozelleple112"] 65" is as big as Panasonics VT60 goes. If you want an 80" TV you're only option is Sharp, which doesn't really have good picture quality. poor blacks, inaccurate colour and a very corny/grainy image. I could definitely recommend a projector as they ALWAYS beat HDTVs when it comes to screen size to picture quality to price ratio. But it will require an overhaul of your home for optimal performance (which means blocked out light and dark walls, painted gray/black) If that is possible for you, your best bet is the Sony HW50 projector which I believe is around $3000 in the US. even with white walls the HW50 will have stunning performance, but no light is a bare minimum. Mozelleple112