Make sure that you get a direct view tv since you will be using your x-box to play games. Otherwise you will burn the static images in the guns of a rear projection set. Plasma is out of your price range. HDTV would presume that the set have a progressive input. Widescreen would limit your choices as I think that all the big names (Sony, Toshiba, Panasonic, etc.) have only one set (34") that is direct view. Even at that it is over your budget.
Your best option given your requirements (HDTV, widescreen and x-box friendly) is compromise the widescreen requirement and go with a direct view 4:3 set with HDTV in the 32" size. I think the Panasonic is less expensive than the Sony and every bit as good if not better in some areas. If you can spend a little bit more go for the 36".
Your best option given your requirements (HDTV, widescreen and x-box friendly) is compromise the widescreen requirement and go with a direct view 4:3 set with HDTV in the 32" size. I think the Panasonic is less expensive than the Sony and every bit as good if not better in some areas. If you can spend a little bit more go for the 36".