4k and Gaming

[ltw0303cavs]

Has anybody heard anything about 4k TV's and gaming ? Just wondered how they performed ? Input lag etc.

[Blzer]

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User authentic has a new 4K HDTV and a PS3. Hopefully he can jump in here and help you out.

[authentic]

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Has anybody heard anything about 4k TV's and gaming ? Just wondered how they performed ? Input lag etc.

I own the XBR-65X900A Sony. Gaming wise, this TV outperforms any TV I've ever gamed on. The input lag is phenomenal and the conversion even on game mode is noticeable. The black levels on the Sony match, if not exceed the black levels on my ST50 Panasonic plasma. For normal use, the TV is flat out beautiful. When I did my calibration, I barely needed to adjust anything. If you're in the market for a high end TV, ei Samsung 8000, ZT60, or a larger TV like the 80" Sharp, go with the 4k and enjoy. Sony just announced all of their 4k TV's have HDMI 2.0 and will require a firmware update later this year to activate it, which is relieving news. There's really nothing I've noticed on this TV that has disappointed me.

Now, I have seen the Samsung and I wasn't very impressed. Even after talking to some very knowledgable Magnolia employees, we came to the conclusion that the Sony outperforms the Samsung. The xReality chip is just on a different level than the Samsungs. I can tell on my PS3 menu that it's higher than 1080p and can get right up close and not notice any pixelation. When playing games like MLB The Show or Battlefield, I'm well over 1080p as well. Overall, the Sony is the best TV on the market.

I've seen the LG OLED and the Samsung OLED and while their fantastic looking TV's and have unmatchable response times, 4k is the future whether people want to accept it or not. The Samsung reps said Directv is in the process of getting over 25 networks in true 4k in the next year, and all of their HD channels available in UHD in 2 years.

If you have the money, go for it, it's well worth it!

[ltw0303cavs]

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Thanks Authentic, I know Sony just came out with one or will come out with one without the speakers on the side too. Not that it's bad just user preference. You made up my mind for me though, thank you ! I want to have it in place before next gens are released in Nov.

[ltw0303cavs]

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So I think I'm going with the Sony XBR65X850A 65-Inch 4K Ultra HD 120Hz 3D LED UHDTV when it comes out in October

[CWood2]

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Is it the same exact TV with or without those side speakers?

Glad the price came down, but 5K for the 65" ... man ... God bless you!!

[ltw0303cavs]

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It's the one without the speakers but almost the same TV except The 3d is active which isn't as good as the 900a's passive but to be honest I'm not a big 3d guy.

[GAMEC0CK2002]

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It's the one without the speakers but almost the same TV except The 3d is active which isn't as good as the 900a's passive but to be honest I'm not a big 3d guy.

Shouldn't a 4K TV give you back 1080p resolution in passive 3D?

Pretty sure I remember hearing that was a benefit of the increased resolution....

[authentic]

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Shouldn't a 4K TV give you back 1080p resolution in passive 3D?

Pretty sure I remember hearing that was a benefit of the increased resolution....

Yes, that is correct. The 3d on the Sony is the best I've ever seen by the way. Nothing I've seen is comparable, which is LG, Sharp, Samsung, and Panasonic. The Sony 4k is by far superior in the 3d aspect.

[bigeastbumrush]

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Yes, that is correct. The 3d on the Sony is the best I've ever seen by the way. Nothing I've seen is comparable, which is LG, Sharp, Samsung, and Panasonic. The Sony 4k is by far superior in the 3d aspect.

Any idea when you think there will be another price drop?

How low do you think they'll ultimately come down to?

I can just imagine the prices would have to be "reasonable" leading up to the Super Bowl in February.

[authentic]

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Any idea when you think there will be another price drop?

How low do you think they'll ultimately come down to?

I can just imagine the prices would have to be "reasonable" leading up to the Super Bowl in February.

I can see the 65" XBR65x900a around $5,000 at the lowest and the new model around $4,500. I don't see any really new price drops coming, considering these TV's are flying off the shelves and gaining ground very quickly. They were even selling like crazy before the price cut.