Top Flat Screen TVs for Gaming with Playstation 3, Ninetendo Wii and the XBOX 360

During the festive holiday season, we are going see an aggressive push for flat screen televisions to coincide with the hype of the new gaming consoles, the Playstation 3 and the Nintendo Wii. The question now is: I've purchased a new gaming console and want to take full advantage of features- so which flat screen television should I buy?

The factors that your should be looking at when buying an LCD TV or plasma TV for gaming with Playstation 3, Nintendo Wii or Microsoft XBOX 360 are:

Toshiba 32"                                                                      Sharp 32"   

1. What is your budget? That is always going to be one of the major factors when choosing your gaming display. Keep in mind that there are going to be some fantastic deals on black Friday and after Christmas. A flat screen may have been out of reach a year ago, but many are attainable now.

2. Size of the screen. It will all depend on the size of the room that you will be playing your game console in. Make sure the size of the screen is something you don’t regret later (ie.you buy a 32-inch screen now, but in your mind you’ll know that you won’t be happy until you get a 40-inch screen).

3. Branding is very important. What are you familiar with? Stay with the brands that you are comfortable with. You’ll find most brands are very competitive with one another, but the name puts comfort in your decision. Leaders in LCD TVs are Sony, Sharp, and Samsung.

4. Test Drive the flat screen TV and ask to see the gaming console of your choice being use the flat screen TV. In my area, XBOX 360 is being used with Samsung LCD TVs. Guess what? The Samsungs shows off the XBOX 360 and vice versa.

5. Resolution of the flat screen TVs. To take full advantage of Playstation 3 or XBOX 360, any TV that supports 1080p or 1080i will optimize the effect of high definition gaming. Taking into consideration, the bigger the screen, the more likely you will see a difference with a 1080p screen.

Sony 32"                                                                       Samsung 37" 

The top LCD TV’s for gaming for Playstation 3, Nintendo Wii and the Xbox 360 are:

1. Samsung KDL-S4096D - This Samsung LCD is a great looking TV that shows excellent vibrancy in its color display. The 40-inch LCD screens provide a sweet spot in pricing and this Samsung is no exception. The Microsoft XBOX’s are demoed by Samsung LCD TVs. LCD TVs are the preference in gaming because there is minimal burn in on the screen. This TV goes up to 1080P resolution, which takes advantage of the resolution outputs of gaming consoles such as the PS3 and the XBOX 360.

1. Sharp Acquos 42D62U – This 42-inch is a new addition to the LCD TV market, but is gaining attention with its competitive price and extra 2 inch size compared to the 40-inch TV. This Sharp has also a 1080P resolution.

2. Sony KDL40XBR2 – Sony is the brand name in style. If you want the best style out there, you have to pay the price. The Sony KDL40XBR2 is more expensive than other TVs out there. Pairing up the Sony Playstation 3 and the Sony KDL40XBR2 is a match made in heaven. Of course, if you have the money to buy the expensive Playstation 3, you’ll have to splurge and buy the perfect 1080P flat screen TV. This Sony will not disappoint.

Pioneer 50"                                                                     Phillips 42"   

Honorable mention goes to the Samsung HP4253 plasma TV. We do not like that the plasmas are more susceptible to burn in, and we also prefer to game with no glare on the flat screen TV’s. The Samsung HP4253 plasma TV has a filter bright technology that minimizes glare and a technology that reduces screen retention or burn in on the screen. It is an honorable mention, but does not quit have the performance of an LCD TV.

Conclusion

Gaming has never been so popular. With the introduction of the Playstation 3, Nintendo Wii, and XBOX 360, you'll need the right TV to enjoy the full experience that these game consoles bring. Seeing is believing, so trust your eyes in picking the perfect flat screen for your gaming needs.