Hi everyone. What sort of display, monitor, or TV, do you play this game on?
I just got a Sony KD43X8000E 4K HDR HDTV today had it delivered and installed (on a table, not wall). Authorized retailers in NZ are having a big 20-30% off sale on TV's this week. Sony NZ sells the TV for RRP$1699 + NZ$129 delivery and installation. I only paid NZ$1258 for it and that included delivery and installation. So saved over $500.
I chose this as I wanted to upgrade from my Sony KDL40EX720 which I got late 2011. So my new TV will keep me entertained for the next 6 years. I'll just use it to watch YouTube, Netflix, and play games from PC, Xbox 360 slim console, and Xbox One X.
I have Forza, Halo (hardly play it now), Minecraft, The Sims 4 (PC), Planet Coaster (PC), Cities Skylines (rarely play now). Plan on getting Jurassic World from Frontier when it releases later this year.
As for my TV, it has some neat features which my old TV doesn't have:
- X-Reality PRO processor (don't know if it's a single, dual or quad core processor, Sony doesn't tell us).
- HDR & 4k
- Triluminos advanced live colour tech
- Android 7.0 (Nougat?) on 16GB fast flash on board memory
I didn't want to pay too much for a TV. And didn't want to get a separate monitor for gaming.
The processor does a really good job at upscaling 720p and 1080p content. But it's weak with upscaling less than 720p content. Colours are incredible and natural. I chose it over Samsung, due to it's anti-glare display (won't reflect like a mirror in sunlight which my place gets plenty of), and Samsung has a big issue regarding security vulnerabilities with their Tizen OS. Just Google is Tizen Samsung secure? You'll get front page results implying it isn't. Where as Google updates their OS regularly. Google Now is a really good personal assistant too, better than Cortana which Microsoft doesn't have voice commands support for, in NZ. There is some judder in the picture but it's very minor. HDR10 isn't appropriate for it to be turned on High for streaming videos as it messes up the picture, so only have it on Auto. I find the Photo Vivid picture mode very good. Also need a 4k HDMI cable too for 4k content.
Some cons are the expensive price (I used some of my savings money but will recuperate the money back within the next 4 weeks since I can be good with saving sometimes)
It also only has a plastic stand, weighing less than a kg which easily scratches. And mere 16GB on board storage which I don't think is really enough for the system OS. It has 8.25GB left. I only plan on YouTube and Netflix on it, kind of bulky remote but it's ok. I should query with Sony NZ whether their 4k X-Reality PRO processor is a quad core processor or not. Samsung is upfront saying that their TV's have a quad core processor. My laptop has a dual core processor and desktop has a quad core processor, and it makes a world difference having a quad core processor or better. Also like to know the speed of it too, doesn't say it in the manual or their site.
As you may be able tell, I'm a little ecstatic about my new display. I was considering the Samsung 6100 43', but that tizen OS and it reflected like a mirror in any light in the shops, and since VA panels have shorter viewing angles than IPS. And the black levels are quite good too!.... once you've tinkered around with the settings. But then again my Samsung S8 has an OLED display. OLED TV's cost too much. Samsung and Sony are selling them in NZ for 5 grand, easy. Samsung and Tizen have not confirmed when they'll release a security patch to fix it's vulnerabilities, let alone if. Where as Google and Microsoft are known to release regular updates for their stuff.
I just got a Sony KD43X8000E 4K HDR HDTV today had it delivered and installed (on a table, not wall). Authorized retailers in NZ are having a big 20-30% off sale on TV's this week. Sony NZ sells the TV for RRP$1699 + NZ$129 delivery and installation. I only paid NZ$1258 for it and that included delivery and installation. So saved over $500.
I chose this as I wanted to upgrade from my Sony KDL40EX720 which I got late 2011. So my new TV will keep me entertained for the next 6 years. I'll just use it to watch YouTube, Netflix, and play games from PC, Xbox 360 slim console, and Xbox One X.
I have Forza, Halo (hardly play it now), Minecraft, The Sims 4 (PC), Planet Coaster (PC), Cities Skylines (rarely play now). Plan on getting Jurassic World from Frontier when it releases later this year.
As for my TV, it has some neat features which my old TV doesn't have:
- X-Reality PRO processor (don't know if it's a single, dual or quad core processor, Sony doesn't tell us).
- HDR & 4k
- Triluminos advanced live colour tech
- Android 7.0 (Nougat?) on 16GB fast flash on board memory
I didn't want to pay too much for a TV. And didn't want to get a separate monitor for gaming.
The processor does a really good job at upscaling 720p and 1080p content. But it's weak with upscaling less than 720p content. Colours are incredible and natural. I chose it over Samsung, due to it's anti-glare display (won't reflect like a mirror in sunlight which my place gets plenty of), and Samsung has a big issue regarding security vulnerabilities with their Tizen OS. Just Google is Tizen Samsung secure? You'll get front page results implying it isn't. Where as Google updates their OS regularly. Google Now is a really good personal assistant too, better than Cortana which Microsoft doesn't have voice commands support for, in NZ. There is some judder in the picture but it's very minor. HDR10 isn't appropriate for it to be turned on High for streaming videos as it messes up the picture, so only have it on Auto. I find the Photo Vivid picture mode very good. Also need a 4k HDMI cable too for 4k content.
Some cons are the expensive price (I used some of my savings money but will recuperate the money back within the next 4 weeks since I can be good with saving sometimes)
It also only has a plastic stand, weighing less than a kg which easily scratches. And mere 16GB on board storage which I don't think is really enough for the system OS. It has 8.25GB left. I only plan on YouTube and Netflix on it, kind of bulky remote but it's ok. I should query with Sony NZ whether their 4k X-Reality PRO processor is a quad core processor or not. Samsung is upfront saying that their TV's have a quad core processor. My laptop has a dual core processor and desktop has a quad core processor, and it makes a world difference having a quad core processor or better. Also like to know the speed of it too, doesn't say it in the manual or their site.
As you may be able tell, I'm a little ecstatic about my new display. I was considering the Samsung 6100 43', but that tizen OS and it reflected like a mirror in any light in the shops, and since VA panels have shorter viewing angles than IPS. And the black levels are quite good too!.... once you've tinkered around with the settings. But then again my Samsung S8 has an OLED display. OLED TV's cost too much. Samsung and Sony are selling them in NZ for 5 grand, easy. Samsung and Tizen have not confirmed when they'll release a security patch to fix it's vulnerabilities, let alone if. Where as Google and Microsoft are known to release regular updates for their stuff.
