Projector for gaming

[Ningols]

Hello everyone, 

 

I'd like to buy a projector for my student room so I can watch movies/play games on a huge screen study better but I can't put a screen on my walls (the landlord refuses) and I don't want to use a stand because I don't have enough floor room.

But my wall is about 200 wide by 140 inches high and is painted in white

Can you recommend a good projector for maximum 700€ (800$US)

My requirements would be : 

- 1080p bare minimum

- 16/9 aspect ratio

- at least 2 hdmi ports

- an audio output (either optical or 3.5mm jack)

- lowest input lag possible, as I wish to play games on it (mainly ps4, but also to plug in my gaming pc for games I play with a controller)

- I don't really care about 3D and speakers

 

I actually found a projector - Optoma HD142X - that I think could apply to my requirements, but I'm not sure about the projection quality on a wall instead of a screen

 

Keep in mind that this would be my first projector and that I don't know anything about them

 

To be clear, I don't plan to buy a tv because I'd like at least a 65 inch display, but I can't find any under 1000€ (1100$US)

[The Sloth]

proper format, which subject are you taking in univercity? 

[Ningols]

5 minutes ago, nerdslayer1 said:

proper format, which subject are you taking in univercity? 

Computer science, I'll start my last year in September 

[ArduinoBen]

As far as I know, a laptop screen would be better than a projector for gaming.  But then again, you're on console tho, so it should be fine since the eye can only see 24 fps.

[Ningols]

Just now, ArduinoBen said:

As far as I know, a laptop screen would be better than a projector for gaming.  But then again, you're on console tho, so it should be fine since the eye can only see 24 fps.

Oh don't worry, I use my acer xb281 (4K gsync) for most of my games.

The projector would only be for watching movies and tv shows, and to play controller games from my couch

[The Sloth]

4 minutes ago, Ningols1598 said:

Computer science, I'll start my last year in September 

projectors won't be good for games due to latency but Is the BenQ HT2050 also will give you a good experience if you want more features. 

[Ningols]

11 minutes ago, nerdslayer1 said:

projectors won't be good for games due to latency but Is the BenQ HT2050 also will give you a good experience if you want more features. 

I know the latency won't be great, be in comparison with a tv? Is it higher than 20ms?

And this benq is too expensive for me

[The Sloth]

Just now, Ningols1598 said:

Is it higher than 20ms

it will depend on your exact setup, yes in some cases. 

[Ningols]

1 minute ago, nerdslayer1 said:

it will depend on your exact setup, yes in some cases. 

It would just be a PS4 plugged in with hdmi

[The Sloth]

33 minutes ago, Ningols1598 said:

It would just be a PS4 plugged in with hdmi

it should be fine, latency will be around 17ms. 

[Tycho_VM]

Look at the optoma gt1080e.

It's on my wishlist right now.

And for what I know a good projector.

Short throw so great for small rooms like college housing.

 

Greetz

[Ningols]

23 minutes ago, discobol1 said:

Look at the optoma gt1080e.

It's on my wishlist right now.

And for what I know a good projector.

Short throw so great for small rooms like college housing.

 

Greetz

Thank you, I’ll probably pick this one if I can afford it