Does this put Nintendo as a disadvantage, or will most of the population not notice the difference (or care)?
Initially it won't matter as much if Sony and Microsoft don't exploit the difference in their marketing approach. It will have a longer-term effect though once the HDTV set saturation level increases worldwide. Gamers will start to wonder why games on the competition's look noticeably sharper on a console of what I assume to be pretty equal power.
Nintendo is anticipating releasing the lowest priced console in the upcoming generation. Does not including HDTV support help them towards that goal?
I'm sure it does, but I'm one of the many that wouldn't mind paying a little extra for HD support. If you play your console for the next 5 years, then does paying a little extra really seem like such a big deal?
The following few questions will focus on basic and general questions about the HDTV format.
What about those who have seen HDTVs and see no difference?
They need to either get an eye exam or just look harder. I watched the NBA Finals in HD and the difference was outstanding. If you really don't care, then by all means don't upgrade. If you notice a difference, it will start to bother you over time though.
The date for federal regulation of HDTV broadcasts continues to be pushed back. Why?
I think it's just trying to ease the market into change. It's kind of like how the cell phone business has gradually changed from analaog networks to the superior digital standard we have now.
Is HDTV too expensive?
Not really. If you want the absolute best HDTV out there, you're going to have to penny pinch for a while though. If you just want a decent one, you don't have to sacrifice much to pick one up. I bought my first HDTV working a job that paid me just over minimum wage and I was paying rent at the same time.
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