Anyone play with a plasma TV?

[Infernodox]

i play on a plasma TV. it is AMAZING. I have a 55" panasonic http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 there's just one issue, and its kind of a big one. Image retention. i run wipes all the time, but i still get residual images (like shadows) of the chat log and mini map. There is either zero lag, or its small enough that I don't notice. The real issue is image retention, turn down that brightness, dont use the preset "gaming" mode because it sets brightness at 100. I have been gaming with this TV since I bought it, if you have any specific question, let me know.

re: burn-ins

I have been playing on my crappy 720p 42' Panasonic plasma (OK, not crappy but probably mid-range) for approx. 4 years now and while I do notice some image retention after playing all day, it disappears overnight. There has not been any permanent burn-ins. Plasma's have come a long way since those days so I just wanted to break that stigma/"stereotype" (?)

re: lag

Video lag? Input lag? Personally I do not notice any input lag, but I do notice video lag (compared to my computer LCD monitor). I wonder why though...? Don't plasmas have very good refresh rates? Doesn't bother me too much.

[Psun]

I don't like how it looks on my 1080p Panasonic plasma over my 32" sharp 1080p LCD. Certainly not as crisp, could just be the size however. Its an older model plasma though like 5 years old, back before they became wafer thin and all.

[Velstriker]

re: burn-ins

I have been playing on my crappy 720p 42' Panasonic plasma (OK, not crappy but probably mid-range) for approx. 4 years now and while I do notice some image retention after playing all day, it disappears overnight. There has not been any permanent burn-ins. Plasma's have come a long way since those days so I just wanted to break that stigma/"stereotype" (?)

re: lag

Video lag? Input lag? Personally I do not notice any input lag, but I do notice video lag (compared to my computer LCD monitor). I wonder why though...? Don't plasmas have very good refresh rates? Doesn't bother me too much.

right, sorry, its burn-ins, its not permanent. Just annoying when there is an all white screen when you're watching TV and you see shadows of chat boxes and mini maps

[Steelcyclone]

Most plasma's are only 720p. If your planning to get a 720p anything as a computer monitor, it will look like complete crap unless your sitting a good distance away from it.

[Gerkargeo]

Most Plasma tvs are now 1080p; the 720p have been/are being phased out all together. I'm looking to get a 60" plasma.

[Seraphi]

To everyone commenting on image burn. Plasmas are notorious for it, but it's easily fixable by leaving it on a static channel (you know, the black and white distortion) for a few hours. Clears it right up.

That said, I have no idea why anyone would want to buy a plasma unless it's solely because of the price (they're significantly cheaper). They're inferior in almost every way, and are in the process of being phased out.

[Cubester]

To everyone commenting on image burn. Plasmas are notorious for it, but it's easily fixable by leaving it on a static channel (you know, the black and white distortion) for a few hours. Clears it right up.

That said, I have no idea why anyone would want to buy a plasma unless it's solely because of the price (they're significantly cheaper). They're inferior in almost every way, and are in the process of being phased out.

- Better color reproduction
- Better black values (which, combined with the previous point, make for vastly superior picture quality)
- Less input lag
- Better viewing angles
- Much better motion resolution
- No unnatural sharpening which is present on LCD
- Larger size at a lower price

So yeah, you should do some research before claiming plasma TVs are inferior. Every self respecting videophile (and serious gamer, due to input lag) will choose a plasma TV over an LCD.

And plasma TVs are not prone to burn in. That's a common misconception that exists because the old plasmas used to be plagued by it. With the new generation of plasma TVs, however, burn in is nonexistent.
So really, the only downside a plasma has when compared to an LCD is the image retention, which is the non-permanent version of burn in.

[Animation]

Ugh plasmas..

If you're a gamer avoid them, I have a LCD in my bedroom which is pretty much on 24/7, never once has an image burned into the screen, however the plasma in the lounge if it's on for 4 hours something burns on the screen, stupid FOX8 logo -.- Plasma is newer than the LCD. No matter what people say my LCD has a clearer image then the plasma.

[BakaChin]

I know you are only after info on plasmas but im loving how it looks on my Sony HX850

[tingko]

I had a fairly new plasma TV, last year's Panasonic ST50.
Picture quality is top notch. Input lag is a non-issue. Color reproduction, everything you name it.
But like everyone said already, image retention sucks. Playing 1 hour is enough to cause retention on the location of log and hp bar.
Yes, you can clear it running the built in white scrolling tool for 20-30 minutes. But doing that gets old really fast.
Gave the TV to my mom and got an LCD. Problem fixed.
But the LCD picture quality never even come close to the Plasma...