: I'm getting an Xbone for Christmas so I can play the Halo compilation that
: was announced at E3, and unfortunately it only has HDMI output, and
: unfortunately the only TVs the console might be connected to are SD CRTs.
: I would just get a converter, but apparently they're expensive, and
: someone pointed out I'll be playing in the wrong aspect ratio. So I'm
: asking the A/V aficionados, what should I do? Will it be cheaper to get a
: converter or can I actually get a compatible TV for the same price as a
: good converter now? If I do this, should I just go ahead and go one better
: and get a box that converts a bunch of different inputs? In either case,
: does anyone have suggestions for make and model? I have a bunch of Amazon
: credit from doing surveys and doing Microsoft's Bing rewards program, so I
: would be buying it through there, unless there's something the same price
: or cheaper at a physical store near me (Target, Wal-mart, K-Mart, maybe
: Meijer), in case that helps anyone to help me decide.
: thanks in advance

Does it have to be a TV? You could pick up a decent sized computer monitor for cheap and play off of that.

Do you have a budget? A preferred screen size?

I don't know what an adapter would cost, but you can pick up a modest 24 inch or so TV for under $200. If an adapter is going to cost you more than $100, I'd say your money is better spent being saved for a newer TV.

I just recently bought a new TV for the gaming room and didn't pay too much. I'm a fan of Vizio as a brand. I've never had any problems with mine over the years and it's seen it's share of LANs.

You can save a few more bucks by picking a less well known brand like wresting house or something.

Check this one out- pretty good deal, and most stores will price match if they have the same model.

http://www.amazon.com/VIZIO-E241i-B1-24-Inch-1080p-Smart/dp/B00HZI0Y0Q/ref=sr_1_21?s=tv&ie=UTF8&qid=1403656324&sr=1-21