VF 5 PS3 1080p rumor

Re: VF 5 PS3 1080p confirmed!

So 1080p has been confirmed by Sega!. Unfortunately has AM2 view this has a 'feature' (a word they are very much against), they have had to trim some planned features from the home version in order to protect their precious Japanese arcade scene. The cuts are has follows:
1. Arcade mode
2. Versus mode
3. New characters Eileen and El Blaze

To further cut costs the PS3 version will come without a manual.
So, lets recap on the home release features:
1. Their releasing it in the west.

Fuck you Sega, Fuck you very much!

 

Re: VF 5 PS3 1080p confirmed!

Ok so I pretty nuch need an HDTV set to fully enjoy VF5...but is it optimal to get a set that has 1080 support? I mean how much god damn money to I have to spend to play VF....

 

Re: VF 5 PS3 1080p confirmed!

its much cheaper and better to buy a lcd monitor that supports either DVI or HDMI than to buy a HD TV.

 

I need some serious assistance here; are any/all of the TV's on this link perfect for VF5? I plan on getting one of these, but some of the features are different:

http://www.sonystyle.com/is-bin/INTERSHO...40&Dept=tvvideo

I will not be subscribing to an HD cable company service; I'm only using it for playing games on a PS3/Xbox 360. It seems that 1080p is not an option for the 32"ers; as I'm assuming it's not necessary due to the size of the screen (?). Please correct me if I'm wrong here. Also, is it relevent to have more than one HDMI input? One more question, is it still just a rumor, or has it actually been confirmed that VF5 will indeed support 1080p? Someone please help my somewhat clueless ass? As it will save me some time if someone has the knowledge to answer these questions easily (and it seems many of you could).

 

40" BRAVIA™ XBR® LCD Flat Panel HDTV
KDL-40XBR2. The only difference between this one and the one above it with the high gloss black frame is just that, a high gloss black frame. I personally like the silver frame better.


I have the same 40 LCD and I love it. I noticed that TV in the showroom before I even started to research it on the web. The picture is incredible and for me, it was the best looking one hands down. I bought mine from a place out here in Jersey for about 2200+Sales tax about a month ago.

I think having more than 1 HDMI input is very important especially down the road if you start to hook other HDMI devices up to the TV, you said you won't be using it for cable TV but what happens if you do? You will have to unplug an HDMI cable everytime you want to watch TV unless you use component cable for your tv "TO CABLE BOX" connection, thus only getting 720p resolution. I think "that TV" only gets 1080p through hdmi, it won't pass a 1080p signal through component cable. You don't want to be hassled by being restricted to one input but thats just me.

As far as the game putting out a 1080p signal, I don't know but I really don't think it will matter to your eyes when it comes to gaming. I think the question you really want to ask yourself is, "do I want new technology that I am going to pay a bit more extra money for?" Probably yes when it comes to this TV even though nothing is broacast in 1080p on TV, the only things that you will see in 1080p are HD movies and games. I priced other 720p/1080i tvs and for the extra money it was worth it. I can't remember the price jump from 720p/1080i to 1080p but I think it was like $600.00. If I am going to spend $1700.00 on a TV the extra jump to 2300.00 is not going to bother me especially when the last time I bought a TV was 14 years ago.

The picture quality of this TV is insane, I love it. I think you are at a middle point where the cost of 1080p tvs are coming down due to NEWER tvs with better features coming out so you should be able to get a good deal on this TV. You certainly won't be paying what this TV costed 8 months ago which was steep for a 40" TV.

One thing about this TV you might want to "Google or Yahoo Search" is a problem some people have had with this TV. Its called "clouding", when a black screen is on the TV you see faint white clouds. Not all of them have this so called problem, nor was it a huge problem for me. I read about it before I bought the TV and still the "clouding issue" never bothered me. My TV does have "some faint" clouding on a black screen but I don't watch a black screen when I watch TV so it does not bother me because thats the only time you would see it. Some people cried about it but you don't see the clouds unless its a black screen. The tv can also have the backlight adjusted so the if the clouds bothered you that bad you could turn the light down, reducing the clouds. Sometimes I don't even see the clouds on a black screen. This is your decision on wether it bothers you or not, for me it did not.

Don't buy a TV on the internet either, yeah they are cheaper but you will have problems. If you want the name of the place I bought the TV let me know. I am sure you could get the TV cheap in Delaware with NO SALES TAX.

You are only playing video games on this TV. I paid the money for this TV becasue I watch football, tv, movies, and game on it, plus the frame is flat out sweet. That has to come into the equation when you get to a certain price you want to pay for something. The other TVs below the top 3 are not 1080p and the 3rd tv down from the top has a different upscale chip in it. I don't rely on TV upscaling stuff because for the most part its garbage. You can't take a 480 signal and make it look like 1080i/p.

I probably missed a few things but I hope that helped out.

 

Thanks for all of that information EVM. I don't know if I can spend that much cash for the 40XBR2. Maybe if I shop around, I can find a deal comparable to yours (but I really can't be spending that amount either). SonyStyle website has it listed for 2799.00 I believe.

I was really planning on getting a 32" unit. So, if I understand this correctly, the 32"ers due not support 1080p, even with a signal though an HDMI or component cable? I know very little about High Def. as you can see. And with the release of VF5 looming, I need to learn quickly. Thanks in advance!

 

Yeah, those smaller sonys don't support 1080i or p, just 720p. From what I hear though, you need a big TV screen to tell the difference between 720 and 1080. People say smaller screens look fine at 720.

 

well depends also how close you sit to your tv

i use my computer monitor (22") at about 2 feet away and the difference between 720p and 1080p is pretty noticeable. Its all relative to distance.

 

Hmm, ok SO; are there any sony 32" units that support 1080p? SonyStyle has NONE. I hear that Sony HDTV's are the best there is. So, I'm kinda set on getting one. I'll do some research of my own tomorrow when I have time. But if anyone knows off hand, thanks in advance (again...).

 

The other thing was....
I downloaded the trailer for VF5 with my PS3 from the Japan PS3 store. At the bottom of the screen under the description of the game it has Japan text and nest to that there is 480 and 720. So I would only guess they are saying it supports 480 and 720.

I am sure Samsung makes a 1080 32 inch TV but I would seriuosly weigh the cost 720 vs 1080 at that size. Maybe check out the TVs at the local Best Buy. Go to CNET.com, they usually have good reviews on TVs, that site should help you out. Remember, don't buy a TV off the internet, its a very serious gamble.

 

Once again, thanks EVM. So, you're basically saying there isn't a Sony 1080p 32"er (that you know of) available (?).

Also, you stressed to me twice now, not to buy an HDTV online. I was planning on doing just that; but not sure I will now, after your posts advising not to. Why is it such a gamble? Wouldn't online stores want to maintain a good reputation, just the same as local ones? Or is it something beyond the actual seller's control??

 

If you buy the TV from online retailers such as Best Buy, Circuit City, Cost Co, Crutchfield, ect. I mean a very big name company, you should be ok. I see alot of companys online selling TVs dirt cheap and there is a reason for that. The TVs either never come because they don't have them and when they do, they are cracked. You call the seller, the seller says they know nothing about it "the busted TV" and to contact the shipper. The shipper says the same thing but in opposite order. Nothing but a big run around and certainly nothing I want to put myself through, especially when I am spending over a thousand bucks. Remember, they have your money before the TV is shipped.

I have heard alot of horror stories about people buying TVs online. Sure, there might be some peopel out there that have had great experiences but its a serious gamble at that point when dealing with fly by night online retailers.

I don't want to see you get burned.

About the Sony 1080, TV I am really totally not sure about wether or not they have a set that does 1080 at 32". I really think you should go to a show room and watch a 1080 "native resolution=no upscaling" vs a 720 "native resolution=no upscaling" and see if you can tell the difference. If you are just playing games on it, it might be worth it just to get the 720p set. You might not be able to tell the difference between the two.

 

I think I'll have to hit my local Circuit City or Best Buy, and go check them out. Thanks for all of the help/advice EVM

 

The smallest I've seen on the market that do 1080P are 37" LCD's. If you want something in 1080P make sure it's atleast 40" and up. The smaller sets you can sit closer to and still get that sharpeness you're after.

 

Hi Emagdnim, I think this monitor actually does 1080p:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16824112005


Edit: But I'm not sure the use for your purpose. Maybe you meant lcd tv's

 

price slasher!

http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.asp...y=1&topnav=&s=1

 

Can anyone tell me that it's better than a dell if not it's not sale.

 

Sorry...I was talking about LCD Tv's and not computer monitors...

 

Ok, so is there really any difference (if looking at them up close...) between 1080p on a 40"er vs. 720p on a 32'er? If not, then 1080p only comes in handy if you plan on buying a larger set (I plan on getting a 32"). Is this fully correct??

 

Some people will tell you no, while other will say yes. I've got a 40" LCD 1080P display and I can say that you do notice a lot more detail when you sit closer to the screen, rather then the screen door effect.

The tv does not shine until you GIVE it 1080P content like Blu Ray or HD DVDs (and PS3 and 360 games). Let me say this before some people jump on me. It DOES look better then a 720P display as the pixel structer is a lot tighter, giving a sharper image. But you'd notice it side by side, not really when you get it home.

While watching movies I've heard my GF who could care less about the tv say that it looks "stunning".

HD content I get looks great (Who doesn't like HD?!)...I can't say that anyone really NEEDS a 1080P display, but if you have the budget I say go for it. And take what you read online with a grain of salt. Go into the stores and see what's out there. If something catches you eye, THEN ask about it online...