Do I have to buy a high end projector and screen to display my video games?

Question

Hello ^_^

I am currently looking into purchasing a projector and projector screen to display video games on a larger surface.

After checking out what's on the market I noticed there are inexpensive business projectors and much more expensive home theater projectors.

I'm just wondering if I can get a satisfactory image from inexpensive business projectors, or if I need to purchase a home theater projector to get a satisfactory image out of my video games.

also... does the projector screen i purchase really matter?

Answer 1

Business projectors are usually intended to display fixed images like powerpoint presentations. Home Theater projectors are for displaying motion and video. If you want High Def for say an X-Box 360 or Playstation 3 then your prices for a good projector will start at around a 1000 bucks and go up from there. Also consider long term costs of bulb replacement, bulb life on projectors averages only 2000 hours of use.

As for screens, just like projectors you get what you pay for.

Answer 2

Here's a fairly bright DLP projector which will more than meet your gaming needs:

It's a "used" Infocus SP4805 which is offered for $500 at:

http://www.recycler.com/detail.classifie...

For a screen, visit goosystems.com and order their paint-on screens.

Good luck!