What's the difference between the resoultion?

[JaFFiTh]

1080i and 1080p? My tv i'm using now only goes up to 1080i (below 1080p) so what's the different from i and p?

[HozAndMoose]

Re: What's the difference between the resoultion?

1080i is worse than 720p. I dont know why never really understood the explanation but it does look worse.

1080i video plays back at 60 frames per second, but that's a bit deceptive, because it's actually broadcast at 30 frames per second. The TV then displays those frames twice, in a way—the first pass is 1,920-by-540 for the even scan line field, and the second pass is 1,920-by-540 for the odd scan line field. The process by which this occurs is called interlacing. It contributes to a sense of motion and reduces perceived flicker.

So really you are just getting 540p twice i believe.

[LastActionHero]

What's the difference between the resoultion?

I could write a whole epos but please just google this one.

[Mitchrapp]

Re: What's the difference between the resoultion?

1080i is worse than 720p. I dont know why never really understood the explanation but it does look worse.



So really you are just getting 540p twice i believe.

It's a good explanation.

OP, I assume your TV also supports 720p. I'd use that instead for the Show. It's best for action type games (sports).

[FoBs2007]

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It's a good explanation.

OP, I assume your TV also supports 720p. I'd use that instead for the Show. It's best for action type games (sports).

Will 720p cause input delay? I'm playing in 1080i and there's no delay at all.

[HozAndMoose]

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Will 720p cause input delay? I'm playing in 1080i and there's no delay at all.

Shouldnt be any difference as far as i know.

[Mitchrapp]

Re: What's the difference between the resoultion?

Depends on the TV most likely. ESPN and other sport networks have always used 720p. I suspect they still do unless they up it to 1080p but I'm not sure if they have.

[FoBs2007]

Re: What's the difference between the resoultion?

Shouldnt be any difference as far as i know.

Ok, I only ask because I remember the first time I played on an HDTV. It was Halo 3. The input lag was AWFUL!

Needless to say, I ended up (literally) breaking my controller. After that game, I discovered that I could display Xbox 360 games in a resolution, like 1024x628, like on a computer. No input lag, and everything was great.

Now, with PS4, I was concerned about input delay, because they don't offer any option to display in resolutions like the 360 does. So, I set it on 1080i, and no delay (thankfully!).

I'm not sure if the game looks any better or worse, but I'd gladly trade a slight graphical enhancement for a better response time.

[CRIP4LIFE]

Re: What's the difference between the resoultion?

number number represents the screen resolution (1080 = 1920x1080 whereas 720 = 1280x720).

"i" or "p" represents how the image is drawn on your screen. "i" = interlaced (the screen is split into two, and the image is drawn in 2 passes. first the even numbered rows and then the odd rows). while "p" = progressive scan (the entire screen is drawn in one pass).

generally you'd want the best resolution coupled with progressive scan (which draws the picture the best because interlaced pictures can cause screen flicker, especially with fast moving content).

most people, if given a choice, will tell you to go with 720p over 1080i, because even though you're losing screen resolution you still are keeping progressive scan. however, some people can't tell (or don't care) the difference between progressive scan and interlaced.

so, at the end of the day, you should see which you prefer.

Ok, I only ask because I remember the first time I played on an HDTV. It was Halo 3. The input lag was AWFUL!

Needless to say, I ended up (literally) breaking my controller. After that game, I discovered that I could display Xbox 360 games in a resolution, like 1024x628, like on a computer. No input lag, and everything was great.

Now, with PS4, I was concerned about input delay, because they don't offer any option to display in resolutions like the 360 does. So, I set it on 1080i, and no delay (thankfully!).

I'm not sure if the game looks any better or worse, but I'd gladly trade a slight graphical enhancement for a better response time.

this is not necessarily because of progressive scan or interlaced or resolution.. it's probably because your tv has to "process" images that aren't in their naitive resolution (older tv's did this a lot slower). so there appears to be lag.

your answer/solution is correct though. find the resolution your tv displays with the fewest input lag and go with that.

[JaFFiTh]

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Ah that's exactly what I wanted to know. Thanks a bunch. So either 720p with my gaming tv (kinda old but is a LCD which's better for gaming) or a plasma 50" tv which is newer but is the tv in the living room. Guess I may check the 50" tv tonight as my wife's out of town till Saturday anyways. So I may see the difference.. If not too much then 720 it is on my game tv.

[eaw913]

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Ah that's exactly what I wanted to know. Thanks a bunch. So either 720p with my gaming tv (kinda old but is a LCD which's better for gaming) or a plasma 50" tv which is newer but is the tv in the living room. Guess I may check the 50" tv tonight as my wife's out of town till Saturday anyways. So I may see the difference.. If not too much then 720 it is on my game tv.

Do you find LCD TV's better for gaming based on your own opinions, or is that just what you have heard?

I played games on an LCD TV for years until it crapped out. I was going to get another LCD, but was talked into getting a plasma for gaming. I find plasmas to be twice as good as LCD for playing video games. The color is magnificent. I just wanted to add this incase you haven't tried it out. But in my opinion, a good plasma is the best option.

[Mitchrapp]

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Do you find LCD TV's better for gaming based on your own opinions, or is that just what you have heard?

I played games on an LCD TV for years until it crapped out. I was going to get another LCD, but was talked into getting a plasma for gaming. I find plasmas to be twice as good as LCD for playing video games. The color is magnificent. I just wanted to add this incase you haven't tried it out. But in my opinion, a good plasma is the best option.

Same. I was always buying LCD but a few years ago went plasma. Plasma don't have the same problems they did in their early days. Anything over 40" I think it's best to go plasma.

[JaFFiTh]

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Yeah, the problem with plasma, anything that stays on screen for long amount of time (scoreboard on the corner/pitch selection) could burn into the tv and i'd be stuck seeing the lines on it watching tv. It has already happened when my wife was playing a wii game a while ago. So that's why i've always hesitated to play on plasma screen

[Mitchrapp]

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Yeah, the problem with plasma, anything that stays on screen for long amount of time (scoreboard on the corner/pitch selection) could burn into the tv and i'd be stuck seeing the lines on it watching tv. It has already happened when my wife was playing a wii game a while ago. So that's why i've always hesitated to play on plasma screen

That was one reason the older plasmas had..I eluded too that. But new plasmas shouldn't have the burn in problem.

[eaw913]

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Yeah, the problem with plasma, anything that stays on screen for long amount of time (scoreboard on the corner/pitch selection) could burn into the tv and i'd be stuck seeing the lines on it watching tv. It has already happened when my wife was playing a wii game a while ago. So that's why i've always hesitated to play on plasma screen

A decent brand plasma will not do this. I've had my Panasonic 50" plasma for over a year and have never had any burn in issues. And that is with playing games that have static objects the majority of the time.

As Mitchrapp said, this is just not an issue anymore with newer (and good brand) plasmas. However, if your current plasma DOES do that, then it makes sense as to why you do not want to use it. But if you get a new TV any time soon, I highly recommend a Samsung or Panasonic plasma.