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Can the human eye tell the difference between 1080p and 720p in videogames?

Adam A asked:


I am planning on getting an HDTV for my PS3, but the thing is, the 1080p TVs are way more money. Can you really tell a difference between 720p and 1080p?

Michelle

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5 Responses to “Can the human eye tell the difference between 1080p and 720p in videogames?”

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   HOVAH da God Says:
   

   Kyle

   The naked eye, cannot tell the difference. All the tech specs are just that, SPECS. Just make sure that you buy a quality t.v. though, because they can make or break your gaming experience. Hope that helped, happy gaming!

   August 14th, 2009 at 6:37 am
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   d-image Says:
   

   Luis

   yes they can if they have a 720p and a 1080p tv in front of them. but u should get da 1080p bcuz if u get da 720p tv then u screen will get messed up (like weird colorin and stuff like dat) and da 1080p bcuz dat one is compatible 2 video game systems.

   August 17th, 2009 at 2:53 pm
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   superdork Says:
   

   June

   I can tell the difference, and I think I’m human.

   Just go to Best Buy and look at a 720p and a 1080p TV side and side and see if you can see the difference. My bet is that you can. What’s the point of companies wasting all that money to make 1080p if the human eye can’t tell the difference.

   August 20th, 2009 at 11:08 am
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   R "n" D Says:
   

   Edgar

   You also have to consider the contrast ratio and the screen speed.

   If you get a 1080p with a low contrast ratio and poor screen speed a 720p with a higher contrast ratio and screen speed will look way better. Investigate but consider more than just the 1080p and 720p when making your choice.

   August 22nd, 2009 at 11:44 pm
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   Jason12345 Says:
   

   Jonathan

   There is a difference between 1080p and 720p, but only if you put both TV’s beside each other. Whether or not you think the difference in picture quality is worth the difference in price is totally up to you. The PS3 is capable of outputting games in 1080p but at the moment not many game developers are taking advantage of that. Most games are being made with 720p in mind because the hardware runs way better and much smoother at 720p than 1080p. Also, not many HD channels broadcast at 1080p either, so that may be something else you may want to consider.

   August 25th, 2009 at 6:24 am

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