50hz isn't as fast and smooth as 60hz, but it has 'slightly' better image quality. 60hz is a bit better than 50hz, but not by that much. I prefer 60hz. It just feels better to play on 60hz i reckon, its smoother. Termin8, i guess your tv cant handle 60hz, is it old? My old tv couldnt go in 60hz mode either, it made the screen go black and white and fuzzy.