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Old 08-20-04, 01:17 PM
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Need advice : Projector + Console gaming

Hi

I'm a very serious gamer ( PC) , so I need some honest, no BS answers when it comes to the PQ of console games on the Sanyo Z2.

I don´t have any chance of using HTPC so I´m going to buy a console.

Now I´m looking for:

1) Input from gamers on using Xbox or PS2 ... and the best on Z2 is ...???

2) Your opinion about the PQ console gaming vs PQ HTPC gaming.

3) Other threads ( or sites) with good information about Projectors + console gaming.

4) General advice/opinions/suggestions you may find useful.

and the big question :

5) Projector + Console gaming : Does it look good ???

Thanks in advance

Edgler
Old 08-20-04, 02:32 PM
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I have a Sanyo Z1 and I play games on it with my Xbox and Gamecube. I don't play console games any other way now.

The big answer: Yes it looks good. I've had a few parties at my house, and everyone inevitably ends up downstair playing games. All my friends who have played on it are blown away, and I'm simply projecting onto a white wall.

My question for you: What is PQ?
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Old 08-20-04, 10:04 PM
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Ahh ... I see. Well the picture quality is great if you use component cables.

I suggest visiting avsforum.com , which is the best online source for projector information.
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Everyone I've ever seen on AVS says the Xbox wins hands down over the other consoles on a projector. I have an Infocus X1 and an Xbox and it's pretty impressive. Never tried a PS2 myself, but I took their word for it that the PS2 and Gamecube just don't have the resolution. Maybe things have changed in the past year, but I'm sure PS2 and Gamecube don't have 720P and 1080i games do they? Not to mention the surround sound situation.

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Old 08-21-04, 09:08 AM
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I´ve read it that the main thing to consider with consoles is the limited resolution compared to a PC. This means XBOX games do not look as fantastic using a projector as a PC would with a high-end processor and graphics card.

So I ask:

Is the console PQ much worse than the HTPC PQ on a projector ?
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My dad has got his PS2 running through a Marantz VP-12S3. Unfortunately, the way that the guys hooked it up, I could only set it up to run S-Video instead of component. With that said, it still looks pretty freaking great.

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