Current Events > Playing on a brand new tv is like a generational upgrade.

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Upgraded to a 2024 65 OLED and OMG does it make a difference going from a basic 2017 4k model. The colors, the motion and being able to better appreciate the quality of the textures definitely make for a more immersive experience. Granted these tvs existed back at some capacity, but you had to pay thousands while you can get them now at around just 1k. Wonder what they'll push on next since OLED seems to be relatively affordable now. Im hearing micro leds seem to be next.

Ive had the same TV since 2009. Guessing if I got a new one, the difference would be staggering. But Im too lazy to go about the effort. This one works.

https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/forum/f/fe077d06.jpg

The_Popo posted...

Ive had the same TV since 2009. Guessing if I got a new one, the difference would be staggering. But Im too lazy to go about the effort. This one works.

Basic models are so cheap with quite the leap in tech that you can upgrade for even around 200. It's quite amazing that your tv has lasted so long. A testament of the quality build before they became so cheap

I have a Vizio TV I bought in like 2012 that is still going strong in the bedroom, but my main $1.5K Sony Bravio 55 inch X900F TV died within 3 years and was prohibitively expensive to repair for the quality of a new TV for the same price.

I'm probably never buy a high end TV again after that load of shit.

I'm using a 32-inch TV that I got in 2012, and while I do want a new one, I can't really fit a bigger one in the space that I have to work with.

What was your old TV?

Error1355 posted...

I'm probably never buy a high end TV again after that load of shit.

I've always had bad luck with Sony outside of consoles. TVs, DVD players, there was always something wrong.

That said-- yeah. At this point you can get a Hisense that does everything you want it to do for a third of the price of high end hardware.

So you have to replace 4K TVs more frequently? I want one, but I really cant justify it yet. 2160 movie file sizes are humongous and I dont really do a lot of high-FPS gaming. Ive had my 1080 TV for probably close to a decade by now.

vigorm0rtis posted...

Hisense

These are the worst ones to get for longevity and quality

MagiMarthKoopa posted...

These are the worst ones to get for longevity and quality

I've got an LG in the cave and a Hisense in the living room, have had no issues. Sure, LG looks better, but not $2k better.

Yeah, it really is. Every time my family comes over to see my higher end TVs they are convinced they want to get their own as soon as they can. My sister and brother n' law came over to see my current one (I'm gaming on a samsung 65 inch QN90B miniled TV) and they were losing their shit because of how thin it was (they didn't believe me when I kept telling them its a 65 inch at first) alongside light-sources (like coming across a sunrise/sunset in last of us 2 for example. I had shown them that opening section in the woods at seattle)smacking them in the face.

For years I was fine using either hand-me-down TVs or whatever I bought for cheap. Back when red dead redemption 2 first came out on the PS4 in 2018 that was when I finally decided to look into what makes a TV great for video gaming and how HDR is supposed to work in general. (The first lesson I learned......just because a TV says "HDR compatible" on it's box does not actually mean a god damn thing. All this means is that the TV can go into HDR mode, but if it doesn't have the specifications/the hardware for proper HDR mode then you are actually making your picture much worse when activating HDR).

I went from playing on a samsung Q8FN (the first mid/upper range TV I ever tried that first week red dead 2 dropped. Shit blew my mind since I was coming off of a budget 40 inch), samsung Q9FN (I had bought a couple's 65 inch Q9FN for 1,000 dollars even off facebook marketplace. I sold my 55 inch Q8FN to my brother), to a LG CX OLED, and finally to my current QN90B miniled.

I'm addicted to extremely bright HDR (and SDR) highlights. The QN90B can hit over 2,000 nits peak brightness 10 percent windows (the 10 percent windows is what you really want for impressive HDR brightness) and so like when I play resident evil 4 remake for example and come across a searchlight like this:
https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/forum/a/a3ed89cd.jpg

It hits so damn good, lol. Its not just about brightness though, you get a TV that has great contrast (something OLED TVs excel at what with it being infinite), a wide color gamut to actually support a variety of colors, and for the gaming side these TVs have great input lag, full VRR support, 120hz (with smaller TVs at 50 inches supporting 144hz), in my opinion a good gaming TV is a better video game related purchase than just getting better hardware.

Microled is supposed to be a step up from current TVs since it aims to combine what LCD/LED and OLED TVs does best. (It won't be using organic materials like OLEDs currently do so image retention/burn-in genuinely won't be a concern while having that amazing contrast OLEDs is known for, and it will also aim to have high brightness that LED/QLED/miniled TVs support but without the blooming you get with LEDs/minileds). It'll be awhile before regular consumers would be able to get something like this though.

I still have dumb tvs and dont want any smart shit in my house

I'm a firm believer in the phrase "If it ain't broke don't fix it", which is why my TV is a 19" 1986 MGA/Mitsubishi that was the first color TV that my parents bought.

Bishop_Hastur posted...

I'm a firm believer in the phrase "If it ain't broke don't fix it", which is why my TV is a 19" 1986 MGA/Mitsubishi that was the first color TV that my parents bought.

One of these?

https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/forum/9/96dbba67.jpg

Speaking of TVs best buy is currently selling a 77 inch LG C3 OLED for 1,499.99.

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/lg-77-class-c3-series-oled-evo-4k-uhd-smart-webos-tv-2023/6535930.p?skuId=6535930

Hahah dude no joke exactly my situation too

recently upgraded from my old 2017, its like know I wanna rewatching all the movies and tv shows again as I feel Ive missed out on the picture quality that it shouldve been

as getting a soundbar is also a game charger lol

Unfortunately, we're probably still a decade away from seeing cheap MicroLED TV's. Samsung's 89" MicroLED TV is still an eye watering $109,999. But yeah, that's another huge leap in picture quality.

https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/forum/c/ccb388a8.png

The_Popo posted...

Ive had the same TV since 2009. Guessing if I got a new one, the difference would be staggering. But Im too lazy to go about the effort. This one works.

https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/forum/f/fe077d06.jpg

From an old 1080p TV? Yeah, you'd notice a difference just going to a low end 4k TV.

yeah im kinda convinced a portion of ppl that believe there hasn't been a noticeable improvements in visual quality since the last gen are still playing on older TVs/monitors

The_Popo posted...

One of these?

https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/forum/9/96dbba67.jpg

Close. Here it is on my desk when I was rearranging. https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/forum/4/450ffe4c.jpg

Bishop_Hastur posted...

Close. Here it is on my desk when I was rearranging.

If that is your main TV that you use, do you have an RF adaptor to make well, anything work with it? So much of everything these days needs HDMI, AVI, or USB ports, and Im assuming a 1986 would only have an RF port on the back.

Error1355 posted...

I have a Vizio TV I bought in like 2012 that is still going strong in the bedroom, but my main $1.5K Sony Bravio 55 inch X900F TV died within 3 years and was prohibitively expensive to repair for the quality of a new TV for the same price.

I'm probably never buy a high end TV again after that load of shit.

That sucks, Sony used to make TV's that seriously would last. Must be all the cost cutting from years back.

I have a BF Tv from a few years back that I keep hoping will die so I have an excuse to upgrade. FYI Element from Target. So many complain it dies after a couple years, but mine just keeps going on

Yeah, I upgraded from a 7 or 8 year old tv to an LGC4 last week and its night and day.

The_Popo posted...

If that is your main TV that you use, do you have an RF adaptor to make well, anything work with it? So much of everything these days needs HDMI, AVI, or USB ports, and Im assuming a 1986 would only have an RF port on the back.

Yep, and I've got a digital converter box.

I've become a LG dude. I dont really care much about resolution. I care about ease on content though. I like how they have their own bundle of channels thats basicly just their own channels+plutotv+xumo, for free. Coming from a mid 2010's vizio that was cool. So far its held up no issues

upgraded to oled last year. great decision. had to upgrade the monitor too because swapping between oled and not just wasn't workin. can't go back.

The_Popo posted...

Ive had the same TV since 2009. Guessing if I got a new one, the difference would be staggering. But Im too lazy to go about the effort. This one works.

https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/forum/f/fe077d06.jpg

I'm in the same position although mine is a Sharp 42" LED. It's been a badass TV for going on fifteen years now and shows no signs of decline

It's legit the best visual upgrade that most people can make for their setup, but it's also basically impossible to market. The majority of people legit haven't seen a modern high end TV. The ones in the store have such fucked up settings that they don't do them justice at all.

Using a Samsung Q95A here after my old one was destroyed by a power surge. I'd love an OLED, but I use this screen for my work too, so I don't wanna risk image retention.

I only have 2 "dumb" tv's, a 42" 1080P Vizio and a 720P 32" Dynex that have been working for the past 12 years. Don't really feel like FOMOing to a 4K tv even if it's an entry level one under $400.

Most of my gaming is done on my pc which has a 27" LG 1440P monitor hooked up to it.

Enclave posted...

That sucks, Sony used to make TV's that seriously would last. Must be all the cost cutting from years back.

Yeah, the first HD TV I've ever seen was a Sony back in what, 2006 or so when my dad bought one lol. That thing was still working by the time I moved out.

My issue is a common one apparently. They designed the thing that if a single LED light strand errors out the whole screen shuts off. The model year before there was a bypass you could hack by removing a part or something, but it isn't in my year's model.

The TV looked fine but something inside it was borked with LED lighting and causes it to just shut off with blinking power light after 15-30 min on average.

So, it was a big deal 20 years ago but it hardly makes any difference today?

I can believe that.

I just bought a 75 inch x90l. It's pretty good compared to my old 2013 Proscan that died last year.

Hopefully I get 6 years out of it.

jefffan posted...

I just bought a 75 inch x90l. It's pretty good compared to my old 2013 Proscan that died last year.

Hopefully I get 6 years out of it.

Hoping for 6 is kinda sad, but I guess Im good with 7 as well. Meanwhile you have CRTs going on for decades. The reality of the planned obsolescence economy.

samsungsalt posted...

I still have dumb tvs and dont want any smart shit in my house

Just an fyi, you don't have to connect your tv to the internet. I recently upgraded from a 2011 Samsung dumb tv to a LG C3. I have wifi disabled and set so it doesn't power on to the home screen. I turn on the tv and it goes to the last input I had it on whether that's my pc or PS4.

No smart functions being used. Just a dumb tv with a great screen.

samsungsalt posted...

I still have dumb tvs and dont want any smart shit in my house

They're honestly kind of a pain. We have one smart TV. It was slow as hell in 2014 when we bought it, and it's only gotten slower.

It's legit like ten seconds between pushing a button on the remote and any kind of response at this point.

I'm still using my 55" Samsung Q80R from 2019. I had bought an LG C9 before that, but it had problems and I returned it and bought the Samsung.
I don't think I'll be upgrading any time soon.

SkittyOnWailord posted...

I'm still using my 55" Samsung Q80R from 2019. I had bought an LG C9 before that, but it had problems and I returned it and bought the Samsung.
I don't think I'll be upgrading any time soon.

Yeah samsung had some pretty good TVs in 2018 and 2019. To be honest with you samsung's flagship TV from 2018 the Q9FN still looks pretty damn good for video gaming and I was completely fine using that on the PS5+everything else for a time. The main reason I decided to upgrade with another TV is because the VRR support the PS5 ended up getting does not work correctly with the HDMI 2.0 displays like samsung's 2018 n' 2019 TVs that had like, freesync support but nothing else . I ended up selling the Q9FN to my mother (makes for a real good living room TV) and briefly tried the LG CX OLED before I took it back (OLED TVs do indeed look great, but in the end I preferred going back to a QLED/miniLED type TV for a few reasons), went back to using the Q9FN for a bit, and then finally grabbed the QN90B last year september.

Right now all my bases is covered for video gaming and I have no need to get anything else until microLED is a thing. Great HDR with impressive highlights, deep blacks with blooming that I rarely if ever notice (only when gaming in a absolute pitch-black room and its some sort of bright white subtitles that I'll actually see a little blooming when playing something), 30fps console games as rare as it is that I still come across theme actually looks good on this TV w/ game motion plus helping with the 30fps, no auto-brightness limiter shenanigans (to be real no worries in general. I am constantly going away from the game and falling asleep...wake up and whatever I was doing previously is still going since I most likely slept on the remote control. I don't mind having my OLED switch and my samsung galaxy S9 but I don't want to have a larger OLED TV with me being the worst kind of costumer with this technology. Also I like my high brightness), and most important to me longevity since I don't plan on making this kind of pricey TV purchase every 3 years or so.

I figure with 4 HDMI 2.1 slots with full VRR support across all major resolutions (8K aside. Ain't worrying about this no time soon) that I am good to go for a real long time.