For those not in the know, HDMI - or High-Definition Multimedia Interface - is the connector standard for HDTV systems such as ATSC (North America) and DVB (Europe and pretty much everywhere else). And the PS3 has *TWO* HDMI sockets!
I answered: "Will buy within year", but that's assuming someone offers some TV's with 1080p support that don't cost $10,000.
I answered before reading Zilog's post. I really had no idea what it was, but I think I'd seen it in Digital Cable advertisement
Cast my vote nay. Just another needlessly expensive video standard - and this is coming from the guy that thinks his 6 daisy-chained RF adaptors look just fine on the TV. Maybe one day (if I can find another 13" to replace my current one on the bookshelf) I'll upgrade to a S-Video or component-enabled TV, but anything beyond that is just a waste, in my book.
we've already got a HDTV/HDI cabale tv in the living room i struck a deal with my husband when i buy a x-box 360 or ps3 i get to hook it up to the living room tv and the DTS home cinema set
I 2nd that remark. The day that I saw Farcry running in ungodly resolution on my friend's 70" Grand Wega XBR LCD Projection TV, I was converted. Even if you only play older games, ever seen Super Mario Bros. running on a 150" screen courtesy of a quality front projector? Audio/Video enhances games, it DOES make them better than they are on lesser gear. Especially newer ones. Try GT4 on a 13" RF-only TV versus a 60" DLP Projection TV in 720p with 5.1 surround running. It is a completely different experience, just as the wheel makes it a completely different experience from the controller. Peripherals and Gear MATTERS.
I've seen HDTV - while not running games - in stores alongside traditional TV, and I really didn't feel the need to join the legions of those creaming their pants over its display. Sure, things were a little sharper, but really, it's not worth it for me, especially at those prices. Especially with the size of the place I live now, I couldn't even fit a 25" TV (my ideal television size) anywhere, so it's really a moot point. I also find it ridiculous to spend upwards of 3 digits on a TV when the 'old' ones work just fine - sure, it doesn't have razor-sharp clairity, but with the $500 or more I'd save, I could spend it on something more important, like games, a new system (or two), computer upgrades, a SHITLOAD of groceries or DVDs, two full months' rent, bills for 4 months - the list goes on and on. Really, it's just like having a top-of-the-line, bleeding edge computer - sure, I guess it's cool, but as far as being nessicary, expecially for what I do... it's not at all. I'm more than content to keep on with what I have - which functions perfectly, I might add, giving me no reason to replace it - than to spend insane amounts of cash on a supposed clairity that I can barely percieve, let alone desire. It just doesn't do it for me, and I consider needless technology upgrades based on reasoning of "it's better!" rather than replacing something that doesn't work to be the very definition of frivolity.
HDMI isn't really a needlessly expensive video input, it's really the only solution for HD connectivity, component is lossy. If you're going to be buying a shitspensive TV, I think it better have HDMI. I feel sorry for everyone that bought LCD/Digital or other ass upscanning "enhanced" TVs thinking they were getting ready for HD.
HDMI TV, HDMI DVD player, pure digital, mind you just upscanned, but ready for any future systems! The true HD components are on the way, so I am prepared. Also good to hook to a pc.
Id love to buy one, but the cash involved, bleh. And you only have 6 daisy chained? Pfft, i have you beat there lol Only time I use hi-def is with my xbox on my PC screen, its nice, but until the cost comes down on nice sized HDMI compatable tvs, then it can wait.
Personally I don't see any point in me getting one myself any time soon. I only bought a new TV 5 years ago, and the upgrade from an old Korean piece of crap with no AV inputs and no VHF (I bought it in the UK, so I couldn't use it with cable here) to a new 14" with RGB inputs, a working remote and PAL-60 support was good enough for me. Cable in Limerick is still analogue (because the company won't get their ass in gear and replace the chronic 20+ year-old network; other towns where NTL operate have digital cable though - rat bastards), and there's still no DVB-T (terrestrial digital TV) here either, never mind HDTV! The only consoles I have at the moment that I play on a TV (and not even that much) are a PS2 and a NES... so I think I'll be sticking to good ol' 576i for a while!
It cost me $1600 for the TV and $200 for the DVD player. Games look fucking amazing. not nice amazing, effin amazing. Boys, this is your hobby, and probably obsession. No point in using shitty displays or crap equipment. You're depriving yourself. It's like a doctor using a plastic knife to operate, just buy the good kit and you'll never regret it.
