Epson EH-TW6600 projector for gaming

[aFatFish]

Hi there,

Could anyone tell me if the Epson EH-TW6600 would be suitable for gaming? I intend to use it connected to a ps4 and pc (using a switch). The ps4 games would be competitive games, so low lag between the ps4 and the projector would be a priority.

What sort of things should I be looking for? Are the lumens (2500 lumens) bright enough for use during the day? Are there better alternatives? My max budget would be £1,000 so this is already at the top end of what I could afford...

Thanks everyone, and sorry for the noob questions, but I hope this is the place to seek more intelligent advice than I currently have!

Cheers,

Tom.

Edit: link for projector https://www.epson.co.uk/products/projectors/home-cinema/eh-tw6600-with-hc-lamp-warranty#specifications

 

[Wolfshadw]

I don't see any issues connecting your PS4 to the projector. The PC connection *should* work just as well, but that depends on the projector and how it handles a PC connection.

Umm... The question I have is when I looked up your projector on Amazon, the price was extremely bloated. Is this something you intend to purchase, new or something you just need to verify connectivity?

-Wolf sends

 

[aFatFish]

I don't see any issues connecting your PS4 to the projector. The PC connection *should* work just as well, but that depends on the projector and how it handles a PC connection.

Umm... The question I have is when I looked up your projector on Amazon, the price was extremely bloated. Is this something you intend to purchase, new or something you just need to verify connectivity?

-Wolf sends

It's something i'm considering buying from new. Are there more suitable alternatives out there?

Thank you for taking the time to reply to me 🙂

 

[Wolfshadw]

Well, unless I'm missing something (and I don't think I am), it's just a 1080p projector. I purchased mine a couple of years ago for less than $1000 (Optoma HD20). Today, 1080p projectors should be priced around $800 - $1200. When I looked up the one you asked about on Amazon, they were asking $4700 for it.

Just want to make sure you're not paying that much for a projector.

-Wolf sends

 

[aFatFish]

Well, unless I'm missing something (and I don't think I am), it's just a 1080p projector. I purchased mine a couple of years ago for less than $1000 (Optoma HD20). Today, 1080p projectors should be priced around $800 - $1200. When I looked up the one you asked about on Amazon, they were asking $4700 for it.

Just want to make sure you're not paying that much for a projector.

-Wolf sends

You're not missing anything, except that on Argos (UK retailer) and amazon (marketplace, not prime) it's around £900 GBP, but that's $1100 USD equivalent at the moment...

Do you have any suggestions for a different make/model? Is there a Tom's Hardware buyers guide for gaming projectors anywhere?

Thank you as always for sparing your time!

 

[Wolfshadw]

For a higher-end, quality 1080p projector, £900 is about right. There isn't a buyer's guide here on Tom's, but the place I always look to is Projector Central.

-Wolf sends