WITP AE on 60" widescreen TV?
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WITP AE on 60" widescreen TV?
I've recently run into several on-line articles about using your BigAss TV with a laptop to make an UBER game console....Anyone done this? [&:][:)]
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I've done it with my 46" HDTV. It's beautiful to see so much of the AE map at one time, and still be able to read what's on the screen. [8D]
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I have been holding off buying one, I think I just found a reason. [:D]
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My old set died before I moved, and I really hate buying something that becomes obselete as soon as you get it, so I bought the biggest and most modern I could at the time. BTW, I think it might be 55". I need to remeasure. Not that it matters to me. I'm happy! [:D]
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that's impressive. Unfortunately I purchased a new laptop a couple of months ago. A couple of cords is well within my budget though.
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I've done it with my 46" HDTV. It's beautiful to see so much of the AE map at one time, and still be able to read what's on the screen. [8D]
post a image of this puppy ...... for god sake
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What's strange is that stock Witp comes on my 32 HDTV but Storm over the Pacifc doesn't.
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+1ORIGINAL: USS America
I've done it with my 46" HDTV. It's beautiful to see so much of the AE map at one time, and still be able to read what's on the screen. [8D]
Well, ok, mine isn't HD, but it still looks fine and I can see everything without squinting.
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I've done it with my 46" HDTV. It's beautiful to see so much of the AE map at one time, and still be able to read what's on the screen. [8D]
post a image of this puppy ...... for god sake
Agreed. I'm drooling just thinking about it. [&o]
After 16 years, Civ II still has me in it's clutches LOL!!!
Now CIV IV has me in it's evil clutches!

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ORIGINAL: ilovestrategy
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I've done it with my 46" HDTV. It's beautiful to see so much of the AE map at one time, and still be able to read what's on the screen. [8D]
post a image of this puppy ...... for god sake
Agreed. I'm drooling just thinking about it. [&o]
1920 x 1080 screen resolution.....just in a bigger size. My problem is that my old display cable is toast and I need to get a new one.
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RE: WITP AE on 60" widescreen TV?
ORIGINAL: scout1
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I've done it with my 46" HDTV. It's beautiful to see so much of the AE map at one time, and still be able to read what's on the screen. [8D]
post a image of this puppy ...... for god sake
Hey Scott
Didn't your Dad bring a 60" screen with him?

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My wife would kill me if she caught me playing this game on the big screen![:(]
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Most of modern TVs have standard monitor slot, you just put there cable, and can pin any PC. Wiring sound is somehow more complicated, but also doable.
I have permanently attached monitor cable in my TV, but the only game I have tried so far was MoO2 (and I think it have 800x600 resolution max).
I have permanently attached monitor cable in my TV, but the only game I have tried so far was MoO2 (and I think it have 800x600 resolution max).
The only problem, I can think of, is that the game have resolution set OVER maximum of HD, signal then get lost completely, and there is "no signal" sign on TV. Just reduce game resolution, and it should work fine.ORIGINAL: ilovestrategy
What's strange is that stock Witp comes on my 32 HDTV but Storm over the Pacifc doesn't.
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Most of modern TVs have standard monitor slot, you just put there cable, and can pin any PC. Wiring sound is somehow more complicated, but also doable.
I have permanently attached monitor cable in my TV, but the only game I have tried so far was MoO2 (and I think it have 800x600 resolution max).
The only problem, I can think of, is that the game have resolution set OVER maximum of HD, signal then get lost completely, and there is "no signal" sign on TV. Just reduce game resolution, and it should work fine.ORIGINAL: ilovestrategy
What's strange is that stock Witp comes on my 32 HDTV but Storm over the Pacifc doesn't.
Thanks! I'll try it! [&o]
After 16 years, Civ II still has me in it's clutches LOL!!!
Now CIV IV has me in it's evil clutches!

Now CIV IV has me in it's evil clutches!

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Sorry if anyone has posted this...but it is glorious to hook it up to an HD TV... I just use a vga chord, nothing special... I do this when her royal highness is away of course...
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RE: WITP AE on 60" widescreen TV?
ORIGINAL: inqistor
Most of modern TVs have standard monitor slot, you just put there cable, and can pin any PC. Wiring sound is somehow more complicated, but also doable.
I have permanently attached monitor cable in my TV, but the only game I have tried so far was MoO2 (and I think it have 800x600 resolution max).
Sound is easy - just use the headphone output and an adapter to convert it to 2 RCA plugs and away you go. That's what I do for an old laptop that we have hooked to the TV for Netflix.
Both this cord and the VGA ones should be available at places like Best Buy, Radio Shack, etc...
And now you have me thinking of running my turns on the big TV - not sure I can pry it away from my son though. And in a fight he (and his army of toy soldiers and action figures) always seem to beat me up...
Xargun
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As promised![:D]


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Ahhh.. stuffed pillows to throw or punch when you are mad....very very wise.
Life is tough. The sooner you realize that, the easier it will be.