Do video games damage big screen TV's?

[SunnyD]

Well there ya go!

Actually, the older rear-projection TV's had this problem because the power output they needed for the gun to create the image on the screen was very high. In fact, a lot of people who had the older projection TV's used to "burn them out" after only a couple years of regular to moderate use. The newer ones use lower power and better screens, so they're marginally safer.

Most tube-type TV's will be fine, even the big ones, as they are much more rugged than their predisesors (sp?). Plasma screens and LCD panels are touchy though.

But like customer service says - turn down the brightness and contrast and you'll get better "life".

SunnyD

 

[UDT89]

the only time that it ruins your tv, is if you pause your game for too long. I think having the same constant picture on your big screen ruins the picture tube.........i think thats what i remember. But if its constantly changing, like watching tv, its fine.

 

[SunnyD]

Some live sporting events (like tennis, golf and baseball) tend to get burned into the screens too, seeing as how the people that play those "sports" don't actually do much (save tennis).

Wish I got paid millions to chew bubblegum and scratch myself in tights (baseball slam).

SunnyD