An LCD game is similar to the video console and arcade games except the fact that it uses the LCD technology which is liquid crystal display technology. The display unit is very thin and flat. It is made up of a number of color pixels which is aligned in front of the reflector or the source of light. One huge advantage of this kind of display system is the fact that the LCD units use very less electric power and is suitable for machines that are battery operated. The LCD units are also multiplexed in order to save the cost of its production.
LCD games use transmissive LCD’s because this kind of LCD’s have a high illumination level needed for the games. The LCD is illuminated by a backlight and viewed from the front. When the first color lcd were introduced it was used only in hand held games but now with innovation there has been a huge improvement in quality and at the same time the cost of production is being decreased, it is also used as a form of display for the computers. High resolution display units are now used for the games as well as other devices.
LCD technology is now being used in every sort of gaming units and these units are called the LCD games. They are effective because they are thin and lightweight. They have a high color resolution and use up less electronic power. However the LCD units also have a certain amount of disadvantages. LCD unit have a low contrast ratio. They also have a longer response time though the newer lcds are improving in this factor. They have a limited viewing angle; this factor does not affect the hand held gaming units but poses a problem when it comes to arcade games and computer games.
