Looking to pick up a gaming TV

[Boomer]

You don't need 1080p at that size. 1080p is basically only noticeable past like a 37-40 inch range. And hell, some electronics don't know the difference. My PS3 and 360 both register my TV as 1080p, when it was advertised at 720p. Most games aren't even made in 1080p, so you'd only be upscaling the graphics from 720p or something lower anyway.

I have an LG, which is a middle-of-the-road TV. Samsung and Sony make great TVs. Sharp Aquos is another great brand too. You don't sound like you want anything fancy, so I'd just stick with an LCD. I love my LG for what I paid for it.

[Xero]

Originally Posted by Boomer You don't need 1080p at that size. 1080p is basically only noticeable past like a 37-40 inch range. And hell, some electronics don't know the difference. My PS3 and 360 both register my TV as 1080p, when it was advertised at 720p. Most games aren't even made in 1080p, so you'd only be upscaling the graphics from 720p or something lower anyway. I have an LG, which is a middle-of-the-road TV. Samsung and Sony make great TVs. Sharp Aquos is another great brand too. You don't sound like you want anything fancy, so I'd just stick with an LCD. I love my LG for what I paid for it.

When I eventually buy one, I always figured that I should get 1080p to futureproof it as much as possible. The size will likely be around 32 inches.

Are there downsides to buying 720p vs 1080p at that size?

[Boomer]

Originally Posted by Xero When I eventually buy one, I always figured that I should get 1080p to futureproof it as much as possible. The size will likely be around 32 inches. Are there downsides to buying 720p vs 1080p at that size?

There shouldn't be, no. None I've ever heard of or experienced.