My Cart - Gaming’s come a long way since we all sat, huddled around the TV, imagining that those neon blocks were aliens or tennis balls or a hail of bullets. These days we’re reaching the point where we have photorealistic locations and characters, and game-play more sophisticated than a casino on the French Riviera.
So when it comes to picking up a new television, you can grab one of our awesome smart TV deals, but if you’ve got gaming in mind, you want to make sure you’re getting the smart TV that best fits your needs. So what should you be looking for?
Size
Whether it’s gaming or general movie-watching, you want a TV that will show off all those incredible visuals. And that’s just not gonna happen on a 14-incher. That’s not to say you can’t play on smaller screens, but if you’re looking for the best experience, bigger really is better. After all, how can you avenge your COD squad mates by killing that quick-scoping camper if you can’t even see him?
Full HD
No brainer this – especially given that the current generation of consoles are geared towards delivering an immersive, high-definition experience. With a full HD TV, you’ll see the game precisely how the developers intended for it to be seen: detailed and beautiful. Or go one step further, and pick up a 4K television, and prepare for the genuine next-gen.
Input Lag
There are two kinds of lag that can affect games – server lag, when your internet connection isn’t as good as other online players and you end up uncontrollably bouncing across the screen; and input lag – which is the time between the game displaying, say, an enemy combatant, and screen updating to display that. Projector screens often have far worse input lag, and in twitch games, like first-person shooters, where a millisecond can literally mean the difference between a kill or a death, these things matter. Essentially, the lower the millisecond lag, the better it is.
Viewing Angle
The viewing angle is another factor to take in to account when choosing the right TV for your gaming needs. Essentially, the higher it is, the more likely you’ll be able to clearly see the screen from any angle, without any impact from reflections, contrast or brightness. And since we all have different set ups for our home entertainment hubs, this is pretty vital if you want to see the big picture! Or survive a zombie apocalypse.
Refresh Rate
Refresh rate also needs consideration. This relates to how often the picture on the screen refreshes the frames. This helps reduce motion blur – crucial for fast-moving video games like racing sims and shooters – but especially important for those playing on a PC, where frame-rates aren’t capped at 60 frames-per-second.
The best advice, really, is to use this guide as a research tool to find the perfect television for all your gaming needs. Give yourself the edge over the competition and choose a supplier who’ll have a wide selection of TVs, so you’re sure to find the one for you! That’s easy – just contact us on 0121 327 3273 and we’ll get you on the path to victory.
