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April 10th, 2005 02:00

Cheap projector for gaming

Cheap projector for gaming?
  • Eric90066

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    Posted April 17th, 2005 17:00

    I have my xbox hooked into my 2200mp and it looks great. Sure you're not getting high def, but you still have an amazing image when playing halo2. Movies are awesome too.
  • rgarner

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    Posted June 1st, 2005 13:00

    Hey I have a question for you.  I have a Dell 2200MP projector that I have hooked to my Xbox, PS2, and GameCube.  I love it.  The only problem I have is that the color black doesnt show up well. No matter how I adjust it it looks way to dark.
     
    If I play a game that is dark like racing at night or Halo 2 in a dark map, I can barely see in the darker areas.  I would like to know if you experience the same thing. 
     
    Thanks
    Rodney
  • Eric90066

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    Posted June 1st, 2005 16:00

    Yes I have the same problem.

    Some say a good quality screen would help. Basically it's the contrast ratio on the projector. With a better contrast ratio your image wouldn't look so washed out. I always have to close my window, pull the blinds and the shades and bring up the contrast in night settings. It's a price to pay for such an inexpensive projector.
  • mawmojojojo

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    Posted June 8th, 2005 03:00

    I have the exact same issue, the best way to get around the Contrast issue is to change your gaming connection to S-video, of course the artifacts are increased, And the quality of the image is less,however, reducing the zoom can help with artifacting. The way I set mine up was with an s-video connection for Dark Games like Halo etc. and switching back to The HD (Component) connection for other Games. in component connection my brightness/contrast is set to 52, in my s-video connection my brightness is set lower and my contrast is set to 45 I hope this helps.
    John
  • rgarner

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    Posted June 10th, 2005 17:00

    Thanks for you help.  You are correct with the S-video being brighter.  I ordered a VGA adapter for my xbox from neoya I think, I will try that to see if it helps. 
     
    Other then the darkness I love this projector (2200).  I've had it since April 2004 and have put atleast 1500 hours into it with games and DVD.  Best home entertainment item I've purchased.
     
    I love it. 
     
     
    Rodney