You may decide to purchase a new TV for a number of different reasons, whether it’s because your old one no longer works, or it’s really old, or you just fancy a change and want to upgrade. Whatever the reason, you should always read up on details about specific TVs before you choose a new one – gathering as much information as possible.
The TV that you choose should be dependent on what you want it for. Some people just simply want to watch TV; some want a TV to watch blue rays and Netflix, whilst others purchase a TV specifically to play all their favourite games on.
As a company who specialises in the sale of high quality but cheap TV’s, we often advise our customers on which TV is the perfect one for their needs – especially those who want a TV for gaming.
We thought it would be helpful to put together a guide for all the keen gamers out there, so you know what to look out for when choosing a TV to play all your favourite console games.
Check Out The Response Time
When playing an interactive media, such as a console game, the way your TV responds is extremely important. You want a response time on your TV that will not be affected by playing a fast moving game – you want the picture to remain clear. People are often frustrated when the time between imputing something on the control and then it happening on screen is delayed or sluggish. This is generally the case when you have an old LCD TV which has a response time of over milliseconds. You generally want one that has a response time of milliseconds or lower!
Look At The Number of Connection Ports
You should always consider the number of input ports available on a TV before purchasing one for gaming purposes – this makes it easier if you want multiple gaming systems available. Switching back and forth can sometimes be a nightmare, so it helps to have several ports to use.
Looking for a TV with several HDMI ports will make it easier to set up high definition controls, as HDMI allows for both digital audio and video.
Don’t Forget The Contrast Ratio
Don’t forget to also check out the contrast ratio that a TV has – you can usually find this information on the specifications list.
It’s possible that you will have to adjust the native contrast on your computer when playing games, so that it matches those on your HDTV.
Go For a TV With a Wider Viewing Angle
The picture quality on a standard TV can reduce dramatically when looking at it from specific angles, which can be a massive pain when playing an interactive game with a large group of people, all attempting to fit around the screen.
To stop this from being an issue, you should choose a TV that has a wider viewing angle! This means that no matter where you are sitting, the quality of the game will still be really good.
We hope that this has given you a little more information on what makes a good TV for gaming, so that you can make the best possible choice.
If you have realised that the TV that you own is just not suitable for playing your entire collection of fast moving action games on, or you just fancy making a change – let us help you out.
Here at Cheap TVs, we specialise in providing an extensive range of high quality and affordable TV’s that are perfect for your every need. Whether you want one that is perfect for gaming, or one to enjoy all your favourite shows, we are guaranteed to have a TV for you.
So if you would like to speak to us about ordering a new TV, or you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us. You can give us a call on 0121 2373273 and a member of our team will be happy to help you out.
