frybread on 11 October 2008
I think I gave you too much credit in the reply above. I didn't realize you had a basic misunderstanding of "HD" as it pertains to Televisions.
Maybe you don't understand the whole "HD" thing isn't about resolution sizes it refers to the clarity on a TV... so bringing in the PC compared to consoles isn't very apt
Before you start calling me stupid and ignorant, you may want to do a bit of research.
HD does refer to resolution, exactly like a computer screen. It's been made more simple for consumers to understand, here are the common conversions:
480p = 720x480
720p = 1280x720
1080p = 1920×1080
HD is defined as anything 1280x720 (720p) or higher.
My points summarized, just for you:
1) Games running at 1280x1024 and higher emerged in the 90's.
2) Many modern games, such as GTA IV, are not running in HD.
3) HD isn't as important for the visual quality of a game as its visual effects, style, color, etc.
Again, compare the Sims in 1080p to a non-HD game like GTA IV. HD says very little about the technology behind the visuals, or the visuals themselves at this point in gaming.
