Info:
This will be specifically a console gaming television with Xbox 360 (HDMI or VGA) and a PS3 hooked up. There will be no other use for this television. I play FPS (COD4/COD5/Killzone 2 etc) at a competitive level and street fighter 4 on a regular basis.

The price range:
Approx $1,000

After a variety of research, reading and what not I have narrowed it down to two TV's

Samsung
46" LCD LN-46A550

or

Panasonic
46" Panasonic TH-46PZ850U

How bright is your environment? Can you find those the same price somewhere (the 850 is typically more than the sammy)? I mean the 850 panasonic is gonna have better black levels obviously and more features, but if your in a bright environment or looking to save the world (energy wise) you could go w/ the LCD. Usually price would be the main distinguishing characteristic b/t the two, but if you can get them for the same price I'd say the 850 hands down unless you just want an LCD.

Info:
This will be specifically a console gaming television with Xbox 360 (HDMI or VGA) and a PS3 hooked up. There will be no other use for this television. I play FPS (COD4/COD5/Killzone 2 etc) at a competitive level and street fighter 4 on a regular basis.

The price range:
Approx $1,000

After a variety of research, reading and what not I have narrowed it down to two TV's

Samsung
46" LCD LN-46A550

or

Panasonic
46" Panasonic TH-46PZ850U


What ever you get make sure you get a display capable of VGA input and that with VGA it allows for 1:1 pixel mapping (well only if it is a 720P display, 1080 P will need to scale and that will cause blur with consoles like the Xbox 360, PS3 lacks VGA so won't matter) .

You do know that on both the PS3 and Xbox the games are all 720P right exept for a couple? Anything higher will just force scaling and cause the image to be actually fuzzier than a 720P native display.

I use a 720 set (Bravia) almost exclusively for gaming and the 360 w/VGA and with 1:1 pixel mapping it is pixel sharp just like a PC monitor.

What ever you get make sure you get a display capable of VGA input and that with VGA it allows for 1:1 pixel mapping (well only if it is a 720P display, 1080 P will need to scale and that will cause blur with consoles like the Xbox 360, PS3 lacks VGA so won't matter) .

You do know that on both the PS3 and Xbox the games are all 720P right exept for a couple? Anything higher will just force scaling and cause the image to be actually fuzzier than a 720P native display.

I use a 720 set (Bravia) almost exclusively for gaming and the 360 w/VGA and with 1:1 pixel mapping it is pixel sharp just like a PC monitor.

what model bravia do you have?

How bright is your environment? Can you find those the same price somewhere (the 850 is typically more than the sammy)? I mean the 850 panasonic is gonna have better black levels obviously and more features, but if your in a bright environment or looking to save the world (energy wise) you could go w/ the LCD. Usually price would be the main distinguishing characteristic b/t the two, but if you can get them for the same price I'd say the 850 hands down unless you just want an LCD.

it is a basement environment with very little natural light coming in. I have found both tvs around that price on dealnews.

what model bravia do you have?
The one used as a gaming monitor is a 4 year old Bravia XBR 32". I don't remember the model no. but it doesn't matter as it is not made today anyway. I sit like 3 ft away so it is a decent size that close. That is also why plasma won't work at that distance for me as I can see the dither.

its a no brainer.............get the Panny

Yes get the panny. It outperforms the plastic samsung easily.

it is a basement environment with very little natural light coming in. I have found both tvs around that price on dealnews.

The Panny, for sure. Period.

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get the panny

the panny went up a few hundred bucks now.

Obviously a lcd just for gaming.

well i would go for the lcd for gaming,and from reviews sony lcds typicaly have a lesser input lag compared to samsung.

As others have said the panasonic plasma is a better choice, not only its better quality but its a plasma which is better for gaming.

its a no brainer.............get the Panny

Yes get the panny. It outperforms the plastic samsung easily.

The Panny, for sure. Period.

BTW, why not give our AVS Sponsors a serious crack at your purchase? Checkout the links above, or better yet give'em a call. Their rep is 100% solid, and they stand behind the deal, which is just as important as pricing.

get the panny

Panasonic 42S1 is in your price range.