Top 10 TVs for playing GTA IV on

Grand Theft Auto IV is without question the biggest, hottest and most-talked about game of the decade so far.

GTA is great because it combines stunning visuals with a totally immersive atmosphere to match any cinematic experience provided at the movies.

That said, if you're playing on a small or old CRT TV, those HD graphics might be totally lost on you.

And so, the time might just be about right to upgrade to a shiny new HDTV. Here are our 10 top TVs to consider if you want to take your gaming experience to the next level.

Philips 32PFL7762D

The Xbox 360 and the PS3 are different from any other console ever created. To get the most out of them, they demand you buy a flatscreen TV to take advantage of their HD graphics. For many people, spending £299 on the PS3 GTA IV package is quite enough, so spending more money on an HD TV is out of the question. Or is it? This absolutely stunning LCD TV from Philips could be just what you're looking for. It may not be full HD, but its resolution of 1366 x 768 is perfectly adequate for a 32-inch TV. And frankly, for under £500, this TV is an absolute steal. Read our full review

LG 32LB75<

Like the Philips TV above, the LG 32LB75 offers a superb, bright picture, for a bargain price. What's more, this TV was simply born for gaming. Aesthetically designed to fit in with a modern day living room set up, it's not your usual boring-looking TV either. Again, this one doesn't have a full-HD resolution, but that doesn't matter too much. Most HD games at the moment only output at 720p anyway – which this TV can display with room to spare. If you shop around, you can find this fantastic set for around the £400 mark. Read our full review

Panasonic TX-32LXD70

This TV is pretty special too. It's similar to the Philips and the LG, but adds 100Hz processing into the mix. This means that the motion judder that a lot of LCDs are prone to is nowhere to be seen. So when you're racing through Liberty City as scores of squad cars and SWAT police trail you through the night, your picture will be smooth and satisfying. This TV has a great viewing angle too, so if you're having a GTA IV party, all your mates will be able to get a good view of the screen, wherever they're sitting. Current prices are hovering around the £450 mark, and this TV is well worth the cash. Read our full review

Sony KDL-32D3000

This Sony Bravia TV is slightly more expensive than the TVs above. When it launched it cost over £900, but now you can get one for around £600. The benefit of this TV is that not only is it a nice compact 32-incher that's great for games, it's also designed from the ground up to watch movies on. It supports 24fps video content, which is the format that Blu-ray movies come in. For that reason, HD movies look stunning on this TV. Read our full review