360 Version on a SD TV

[Mizzou23]

I finally played the 360 version last night, but it was on something like a 20 inch SD TV (standard definition). It looked good I guess, but I can't help but think it would be like owning a Ferrari and driving it at 35 mph only. Is that about right? How much better is the game in HD?

[mdgoalie37]

Quote: Originally Posted by Mizzou23

I finally played the 360 version last night, but it was on something like a 20 inch SD TV (standard definition). It looked good I guess, but I can't help but think it would be like owning a Ferrari and driving it at 35 mph only. Is that about right? How much better is the game in HD?

I haven't seen the 360 game on a SD but it looks fantastic on a HDTV. Take a look at the game picture thread, that's pretty much what it looks likes in HD.

[skullman80]

There is really no reason to own a 360 if you don't have HDTV. The system and games are made for HDTV.

[CollegeFootballFanatic]

Wow, it looks fine on SD, I mean not everyone can own a $1,000+ HD TV. I would buy one if I had the money but to you who say it is only worth it if you have a HD its not. I have never played on an HD TV and I am sure it will be much greater quality but it doesnt mean that there is no reason to get one.


(Gameplay over Graphics any day)

[skullman80]

Quote: Originally Posted by CollegeFootballFanatic

Wow, it looks fine on SD, I mean not everyone can own a $1,000+ HD TV. I would buy one if I had the money but to you who say it is only worth it if you have a HD its not. I have never played on an HD TV and I am sure it will be much greater quality but it doesnt mean that there is no reason to get one. (Gameplay over Graphics any day)

All that I am saying is that the 360 along with the PS3 are built for Hi-Def. That's the intended format they are meant to run on. I'm not saying you can't run it on a SD tv, just you are getting near the full power if you go HD.

Also HD Tv's are not over 1000 at least if you don't need a large one. I got a 27" Samsung HDTV for 599.

[dereliched]

I'm also still using standard def, I'm only in college, I don't think I have the cash for a HD right now. However, I still love my xbox 360 and NCAA. Would I rather have an HDTV? oh yeah, but I'll take what I got until then. It is still better than current gen and I'm having a blast with it.

[FlyingFinn]

The actual in-game graphics don't look that different when playing on a SD or HDTV. You really aren't missing out on that much by not owning a HDTV.

[Cebby]

You could just buy a $40 cable and hook the thing into a monitor