Please read this post for the full story of why I made this video: http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?p=14133516#post14133516
Like many gamers who play timing-heavy games, I’ve been wary to upgrade to an HDTV because of the inherent lag created on many brands. Lag even exists with HD signals on some TVs, but I had come to believe it *always* existed on older (480i) consoles. I had done more than a year of research and had been disappointed. My options were to import a $2000 dedicated box from Japan to do special upscaling, or to “deal with it”.
I came across this TV whose “game mode” actually works as it should. I know almost all TVs released today have a “game mode”, but all the ones I’ve encountered still leave behind at least 30-40 milliseconds of lag (or more), which is just enough to make timing-heavy games unplayable. This Sharp Aquos (model number LC-42D64U) is *perfect* in game mode, even using old 480i signals. I decided I had to prove it! If you’re like me and absolutely refuse to settle for even 1 frame of lag, this is YOUR TV. Buy it.
Games shown:
- 3rd Strike: I do some combos and try some parrying on my CRT vs my new HDTV (both in game mode and in other modes). Played on PS2 through components (even though it’s 480i). Zero lag in game mode.
- Smash Bros Melee: Played on Wii through components. Zero lag.
- Smash Bros Brawl: Played on Wii through components. Zero lag.
- Perfect Dark: Played on N64 through composite (those red/yellow/white cables). Zero lag in game mode.
- beatmania IIDX: Played on PS2 through components (despite being 480i). Zero lag.
Duration : 0:9:52
I have a 60″ Sharp …
I have a 60″ Sharp Aquos and it has horrible controller lag for the xbox360. How do you fix it?
Wha ta mess.. I’ll …
Wha ta mess.. I’ll be glad to clean your room for first and return airplane trip including cab taxes thanks
I was horrified at …
I was horrified at first too when I was buying a new tv, since it is also my PC screen and I play lots of FPS games on it and every tv seemed to have horrid input lag.
I first considered Sharp, but since I read some bad reviews on them, I just thought f”’k it I’ll just buy something used. I got a sweet deal on year-old Samsung UE46B8050 and to my surprise theres Zero inputlag when in game mode. It also has PC-mode that seems to have same effect. Those only disable 200hz setting
what was that music …
what was that music game?
Have you ever had …
Have you ever had sex?
@homicide94 My …
@homicide94 My Sharp Aquos LC-40D68UT is lagless, too. Best Buy still has it in stock and often puts that model on sale for $599. Not a bad price for a 1080p set although it’s just a 60 Hz like the one in the video.
Infil, thanks for a wonderful and informative video! Because of it I purchased my LC-40D68UT and I’m very happy I did. There’s absolutely no lag in Game Mode and my Xbox 360 is even relatively lagless in Dynamic Mode when connected with HDMI.
@Infil yeah it’s on …
@Infil yeah it’s on PS3. It’s sounds like the same problem. It doesn’t happen a lot. Kinda like you said, just once every few hours or so unless I’m having an unlucky day.
@ZyxBlackwind Are …
@ZyxBlackwind Are you playing on PS3? When my friend brings his PS3 over (connected through component cables) and we play games, I’ve noticed this problem as well. We’ve noticed it on Uncharted 2, MGS4, DMC4, and a few other games, seemingly at completely random times (though rarely, maybe once every 3 hours max), but some PS3 games it never happens at all. I have never noticed it on my 360 connected through HDMI. It’s weird and I don’t know what causes it.
Hmm. I have a …
Hmm. I have a problem with my tv where it sometimes cuts off and goes black for maybe around 5-10 seconds then comes back on. It seems to happen most when I play SF4 and do an Ultra. Something about the start up animation. It happens with some other games too. Usually during a cinematic or something. What is causing this? The TV isn’t so old either…
Does anyone know if …
Does anyone know if the other Aquos models are lagless? All I need is a HDTV that doesn’t lag, picture quality doesn’t really bother me and it can’t be any worse than the one I have now, it likes to constantly turn one part of the picture pink. Any advice?
nice didnt know …
nice didnt know that
Probably someone …
Probably someone already said it, but these tests are pointless. The only useful test is the counter one.
Thanks for this …
Thanks for this video, I really need a lagless TV. This looked like the shooting on Perfect Dark was a little lagged though to me. Maybe because in the game itself there is a bit of a delay.
I believe my TV is …
I believe my TV is the same as yours, might be more inches im not sure, so if i just set it to game mode my controller lag will dissapear ? I think i’ve had it set on Movie or something else, and the setting is on 480p, and I have the HDMI cable, and it just doesn’t let that setting stick for some reason…I have no idea what to do really.
I believe my TV is …
I believe my TV is the same as yours, might be more inches im not sure, so if i just set it to game mode my controller lag will dissapear ? I think i’ve had it set on Movie or something else, and the setting is on 480p, and I have the HDMI cable, and it just doesn’t let that setting stick for some reason…I have no idea what to do really.
I believe my TV is …
I believe my TV is the same as yours, might be more inches im not sure, so if i just set it to game mode my controller lag will dissapear ? I think i’ve had it set on Movie or something else, and the setting is on 480p, and I have the HDMI cable, and it just doesn’t let that setting stick for some reason…I have no idea what to do really.
my only question, …
my only question, does it lag in full hd w/xbox360 or ps3? If it works for all systems….I BUY!
No lag on wii? You …
No lag on wii? You sir are a genius!
thx i was looking …
thx i was looking for a vid about this
Alright thanks a …
Alright thanks a bunch for the advice. I have the same TV, I think… and I tried to look for a game mode in the menu. Couldn’t find anything. You didn’t seem to go in the menu so I’ll look for a button on the remote later, because someone is currently watching TV. XD Anywayz thanks, I hope it will work. I’ll tell you more when I do it =)
whats that “old …
whats that “old time” gamer controler I need one so I can play my old games like “ms pacman” “donkey kong” “pacman” ect. YIM: user666468952002
I have my lcd …
I have my lcd toshiba 52” hooked up to the surround sounds. It’s not really that bad. The difference between the lcd’s and the others is that there is not relection in the day time while watching tv.
Spring rain [h]! I …
Spring rain [h]! I like that song, you’re pretty good as well. Good demonstration of hd tv lag!
as a gamer you …
as a gamer you should know that its more of the systems fault. I have theexact same TV and why can i play GTA IV on this TV from my PC on any mode with no lag at all. terrible PS2 hardware
as a gamer you …
as a gamer you should know that its more of the systems fault. I have theexact same TV and why can i play GTA IV on this TV from my PC on any mode with no lag at all. terrible PS2 hardware
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