The Quality of Your Screen Has a Direct Impact On Your Viewing Experience
Even though esports has been around since the 1970s, the industry has exploded recently. In 2021, the global esports market will be worth more than $1 billion, an increase of almost 50% from the previous year. 1 As the industry proliferates, there are more and more places that need to be able to host both real-life and online esports events. The success of an esports tournament depends on figuring out what kind of display will turn a space into one that can hold the game.
Rob Zeller, Vice President of Sales, Direct View LED Solutions at Sharp NEC Display Solutions, said that esports and gaming have become much more popular over the past year. "Spectators and fans are all in, and many know more about esports than traditional sports, so they are eager to pack into auditoriums to cheer."
Several options for display solutions can be added to an esports space, depending on the area's size, location, and budget.
Competencies in Technology
Before choosing the visual technology that will be used in an esports space, it's essential to think about the following things to make the best use of this fast-paced entertainment:
- High processing refresh rate: This lets the screen move at the same speed as the game.
- Uniformity in how the video wall works: If there isn't uniformity, the audience won't be able to see how the video wall fits together.
- High-quality video reproduction: A clear picture makes it easier for the audience to feel like they are with the esports player as they compete in the tournament.
- Wide viewing angles: People can see the screen from many different places in the room.
- Excellent color reproduction: This is important for watching the tournament and video game and can also help the venue find more sponsors. If a sponsoring company knows that its logo will be shown correctly, it will be more interested in a sponsorship package. This will bring in more money for the venue.
- Easy functionality through input connectivity: Venues will need displays that are easy to manage and work well together. The more valuable the shows are, the easier it is to control them.
dvLEDs
When it first came out in the late 1990s, dvLED technology was so expensive that only large venues could afford it. Because technology has come a long way, dvLEDs are now a popular, easy-to-set-up, and affordable choice for esports venues.
One of the best things about using dvLED solutions like NEC's LED-FA015i2 is that the design can be changed to work with non-standard formats. Different shapes, sizes, and brightness levels can be set up for these screens. They can also be easily set up as seamless video walls or divided into sections that can be controlled separately for different views during an esports tournament.
Not only can dvLEDs be made in many different ways, but their bright LEDs make clear and bright images and let in more light inside. It is an important thing to think about because many places where esports are played, like auditoriums or lecture halls, have been turned into indoor spaces.
Not only are dvLEDs very bright, but they also have a high refresh rate (up to 3840Hz), which lets them keep up with fast-moving action and animations. Because of these things, it is an excellent choice for the main stage display because it can be shown at the same frame rate on the LED walls around the arena. It gives the audience a completely immersive experience.
Regarding how long a product lasts, dvLED modules are better than their competitors because they usually last up to 100,000 hours before their brightness output drops to half what it was.
LFDs
In particular, commercial LFDs are made to have color reproduction that is faithful to the original content and bright, clear, anti-glare panels that make content easy to read in any lighting condition. Actual commercial displays have a brightness that is more than double that of standard consumer televisions. Their high-quality internal components ensure they maintain their picture for years longer than consumer models. As a result, products have a greater chance of lasting for as long as promised and are protected by more comprehensive commercial warranties, reassuring buyers.
Projectors
If you're looking for a cheap way to give your esports fans a front-row seat, consider using projection technology for your main screen. With a retractable screen, the projectors can be concealed above the audience, making this setup less obtrusive. In the case of smaller establishments like restaurants and bars, this may be a more economical option for converting their space to accommodate esports viewing events.
The venue needs to consider several things before deciding on a projector to buy, including the best projection technology for the room. These include the throw distance (the distance from the projector to the screen), the lumens (the brightness of the projected image), and the other features (edge blending, stacking, and geometric correction, for example) of the projector.
If there's one thing we can say with absolute certainty, it's that esports won't be going anywhere anytime soon. Long-term success for an establishment can be ensured by installing appropriate display equipment.