Actually, I'd assume this is ideal for PC gaming.
Normally, I play games in 1280 x 1024 (1,310,720 pixels). With HDTV I use 1280 x 768 (983,040 pixels). That is saving the PC calculating 327,680 pixels.
Considering you don't really notice the loss of screen height/resolution in games, i think it is a case of permanent widescreen HDTV gaming for me.
Normally, I play games in 1280 x 1024 (1,310,720 pixels). With HDTV I use 1280 x 768 (983,040 pixels). That is saving the PC calculating 327,680 pixels.
Considering you don't really notice the loss of screen height/resolution in games, i think it is a case of permanent widescreen HDTV gaming for me.