If you can t make it to the big game in Tampa, don t worry. The best seat s right in your living room if you re watching in high definition. Last year, nearly one out of every 10 HDTVs was purchased to watch the Super Bowl, according to the Consumer Electronics Association. But if you still haven t jumped on the HD bandwagon, here s some tips to make sure the game comes in crystal clear.

Plasma s still tops

Overall, HDTV prices have dropped almost 10 percent since 2007, according to The NPD Group, a market research firm. LCD TVs look like the real bargain, with an average price of $730, compared to plasma TVs, which average $1,210 and those prices could be even lower in this post-Christmas, pre-Super Bowl season. LCDs, however, tend to look their best only when you re sitting directly in front of them; viewing from a side angle makes the picture look foggy, says Barb Gonzalez, author of "Home Theater Made Simple." No matter which format you choose, buy the TV with the richest blacks it ll have the best color quality.

High-def interception

If your HDTV has a digital tuner built in, but you don t get high-def programming from through your cable or satellite service, you can still catch the sharpest version of the game by connecting to HD channels via antenna. Enter your zip code at TVFool.com to find out which channels are available in your neighborhood.

A Blu-ray overtime?

Once the game ends, a Blu-ray disc player can feed your newfound addiction to crispness and clarity. The average price is expected to drop to $229 this year, less than half what it was in 2006, according to the CEA. But patience could pay off: Prices will keep dropping, says Ross Rubin, director of industry analysis at The NPD Group. He predicts the first sub-$100 Blu-ray player could hit the market as soon as the 2009 holiday season.