Input Lag = teh suck

[djvj]

So this had me going for awhile, but apparently LCD TVs can suffer from severe controller or input lag. I thought it was my Logitech F710 controllers, but when hooked up to my monitor, there was no lag. Someone also suggested HDMI lag, but I was hooked to my monitor via hdmi, no lag. I only had it when connected to my tv. So I did some research and found this excellent thread:

http://www.avsforum.com/t/1131464/input-lag-wars-post-your-input-lag-results-of-your-lcd-display-here-for-reference

I've heard of the "game mode" on tvs, but thought it just changed the look of the picture. But the real reason for that mode is it turns off all post processing, which is what causes the lag, and you gain much of your response time back! I went from having almost a half second lag from when I pressed a button till mario jumped, to it feeling instant. So, remember this for any of you hooking up to a tv and wondering why your controller is slugging along. Turn on Game mode!

Another very useful site before you buy your tv:

http://www.displaylag.com/display-database/

[guyverjay]

hmmmm never heard of this before

[jeepguy81]

Same reason you can't use the old school nes zapper and some other guns with LCDs. Lag causes them not to register.

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[mesk]

I also have heard that 120hz+ LCD tv's suffer from input lag w/ old school games,on an emulator and console.

[onilink55]

This was a big problem when Rock Band and Guitar Hero hit the scene. The lag made the games impossible to play. Probably why the sequels added calibration option. Just as a side note, while Game mode is great for games, Movie mode tends to be great for general TV watching. It's not as bright as the Standard or Vivid modes (which will extend the life of your TV) and generally speaking provides more natural color (better skin tones). This is a a general rule of thumb, your mileage will vary depending on make/model. Also, anytime you change the colors on your set always give it a few days. We tend to not like change and will think the picture is worse if it's darker but after a few days you'll come around and like it more.

[Deadly]

This was a big problem when Rock Band and Guitar Hero hit the scene. The lag made the games impossible to play. Probably why the sequels added calibration option. Just as a side note, while Game mode is great for games, Movie mode tends to be great for general TV watching. It's not as bright as the Standard or Vivid modes (which will extend the life of your TV) and generally speaking provides more natural color (better skin tones). This is a a general rule of thumb, your mileage will vary depending on make/model. Also, anytime you change the colors on your set always give it a few days. We tend to not like change and will think the picture is worse if it's darker but after a few days you'll come around and like it more.

Exactly how I found out my 50" Sony had game mode. Right after I bought the TV we had friends over and were "trying" to play Guitar Hero on the 360 and OMG was that just the suck. I instantly knew it had to be the TV because that was the only thing different.

I tried utilizing the in game calibration - it almost made it worse! A quick Google gave me the answer. Game mode indeed.