Its the same with dvd's or when plsying wii. Im about 12ft away as well. Its still a rear projection. It just has one bulb with a color wheel. The guy I bought this one from ended up getting a 73 3d tv. Dont get me wrong I love this tv. The pic is great. Its just when I go t my parents they have a 55 lcd and that pic is alot differant. $1500 is a good deal for that tv. The guy I got mine from paid over $3,000