The more HDMI ports the better IMHO. I only have one for my PS3, my xbox 360 needs one as well as my cable box. Lots and lots of extra wires back there. I have a 42in samsung plasma and like it very well. I'm in it about 1200 dollars, well worth the money. Another one to look at are the dlp's my previous TV was a 62in DLP and it had as good of picture if not better and I really liked the bigger screen. Ex thought it was too big though.