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manasecret · 09-01-2009, 12:52 PM

Ok, impressions. Let's start with the Blu-Ray:

Dark Knight is awesome, and the IMAX scenes look great. But...

Ok, have any of you seen one of the newer HDTVs with Automotion Plus? Basically all the 120Hz LCDs have it now, Samsung and Sony do it best, but I think all the rest have pretty much caught up. When I first saw it at a store, THAT was when I knew HDTV had really arrived, because that's the first time it stopped me (and my girlfriend for that matter) in our tracks. It's cliched, but it's true -- it's like looking through your front window out at the movie happening right in front of your house. It looks like reality. For those who haven't seen it, it actually kind of looks like you're watching a soap opera.

Some people don't like it (since it's not the director's original intent blah blah blah). But for me, that is what HDTV is all about.

So, back to the Blu-Ray: the Samsung HDTV I have along with the Automotion stuff already made DVDs look amazing. The Blu-Ray, while definitely noticeably better, wasn't as big a jump for me since the DVD already looked so damn good. But I'm glad I got Blu-Ray, if just for the IMAX Dark Knight scenes.

Btw, Dark Knight: even more chilling the 2nd time watching it. The themes really sink in, and they are chilling thoughts.

On to the game: Uncharted.

Now this was impressive. The only other current-gen games I've played are TF2 and Bioshock, and both only on PC. They look good, but not as good as Uncharted, and not with the punch that a 46" HDTV gives.

Fortunately the gameplay is good, too. The controls can be a little wonky, especially with the platforming, not seeing an edge that you immediately fall to your death over, and jumping from one cover position to another (or just getting out from cover so you can start punching a guy). But I enjoy the cover and fire mechanics. I do not, however, enjoy going back to analog stick aiming. Balls on my face with that shit. But I'm sure I'll get a little better at it.

Verdict: Very good choices, both of them.

Thanks again guys!

09-01-2009, 12:52 PM	#4
manasecret aka George Washington manasecret is offline Location: New Orleans, LA/Houston, TX Now Playing: CSS Posts: 2,670	Re: First time PS3 buyer Ok, impressions. Let's start with the Blu-Ray: Dark Knight is awesome, and the IMAX scenes look great. But... Ok, have any of you seen one of the newer HDTVs with Automotion Plus? Basically all the 120Hz LCDs have it now, Samsung and Sony do it best, but I think all the rest have pretty much caught up. When I first saw it at a store, THAT was when I knew HDTV had really arrived, because that's the first time it stopped me (and my girlfriend for that matter) in our tracks. It's cliched, but it's true -- it's like looking through your front window out at the movie happening right in front of your house. It looks like reality. For those who haven't seen it, it actually kind of looks like you're watching a soap opera. Some people don't like it (since it's not the director's original intent blah blah blah). But for me, that is what HDTV is all about. So, back to the Blu-Ray: the Samsung HDTV I have along with the Automotion stuff already made DVDs look amazing. The Blu-Ray, while definitely noticeably better, wasn't as big a jump for me since the DVD already looked so damn good. But I'm glad I got Blu-Ray, if just for the IMAX Dark Knight scenes. Btw, Dark Knight: even more chilling the 2nd time watching it. The themes really sink in, and they are chilling thoughts. On to the game: Uncharted. Now this was impressive. The only other current-gen games I've played are TF2 and Bioshock, and both only on PC. They look good, but not as good as Uncharted, and not with the punch that a 46" HDTV gives. Fortunately the gameplay is good, too. The controls can be a little wonky, especially with the platforming, not seeing an edge that you immediately fall to your death over, and jumping from one cover position to another (or just getting out from cover so you can start punching a guy). But I enjoy the cover and fire mechanics. I do not, however, enjoy going back to analog stick aiming. Balls on my face with that shit. But I'm sure I'll get a little better at it. Verdict: Very good choices, both of them. Thanks again guys! __________________ d^_^b