Xbox 360 HD

Khrono · 06-30-2009, 03:47 AM

So I just bought a new HD tv, and didn't realize that my Xbox doesn't have an HDMI output. I'm just curious if there is a cheap way to get HD out of it, that doesn't require me to buy a new Xbox, or am I just SoL?

Ageclipsegt · 06-30-2009, 11:30 AM

You can achieve HD quality picture through component cables. HDMI is only really necessary if you plan to go full HD 1080p.

ebackhus · 06-30-2009, 04:14 PM

I have an older 360 and use the component cables for 1080i.

Khrono · 07-01-2009, 07:40 PM

Well my TV supports 1080p and I found an hdmi converter from Madcatz. Is it worth buying?

**40sondacurb** · 07-01-2009, 11:54 PM

Not if you can just use the component cables. better to keep the continuity imo.

Ageclipsegt · 07-02-2009, 10:25 AM

I wouldn't buy a converter. If your TV can support 1080p, great. Just set the display to 1080p in the menu on the 360 and your component cables will do the trick. The HDMI is only slightly better anyhow, but by adding a converter you're likely to negate any increase in quality you'd see anyhow. Just my opinion.

thesentence · 07-02-2009, 10:34 PM

HDMI is just all the cables in one mega-cable, just use component for best HD.

csc2000e · 07-07-2009, 05:39 AM

If your TV has a VGA input, then you can use the xbox 360 vga cable. Which can go up to 1080p.

Ageclipsegt · 07-16-2009, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thesentence

HDMI is just all the cables in one mega-cable, just use component for best HD.

No.

HDMI is a digital signal, and Component is analog (which is prone to interference, messing up your signal). Also, with Component, you have to convert between analog and digital, and the conversion is where you can lose quality as well. HDMI is digital the whole way.

Component can display 1080p, but not as well as HDMI. This will also depend on exactly what setup you have going on.

HDMI is the future, as we progress in technology, HDMI is only going to get better and better, and the gap between component and HDMI will increase.

lilman4evur · 08-04-2009, 04:00 PM

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...nnorswebguidec
ive had it for almost a year and ive had no problems i bought other generic hdmi cords from amazon for the blueray players i have and they all work perfectly
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...nnorswebguidec

06-30-2009, 03:47 AM	#1 (permalink)
Khrono Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 64 OS: XP My System	Xbox 360 HD So I just bought a new HD tv, and didn't realize that my Xbox doesn't have an HDMI output. I'm just curious if there is a cheap way to get HD out of it, that doesn't require me to buy a new Xbox, or am I just SoL?

06-30-2009, 11:30 AM	#2 (permalink)
Ageclipsegt Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 154 OS: Windows Vista Ultimate My System	Re: Xbox 360 HD You can achieve HD quality picture through component cables. HDMI is only really necessary if you plan to go full HD 1080p.

06-30-2009, 04:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
ebackhus Manager, Design Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: SATX Posts: 14,249 OS: WinXP Pro SP3/Windows 7 RTM My System Blog Entries: 28	Re: Xbox 360 HD I have an older 360 and use the component cables for 1080i. __________________ ----------------------------- There are no dumb questions, unless a customer is asking them. Help in the fight against cancer and other serious illnesses.

07-01-2009, 07:40 PM	#4 (permalink)
Khrono Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 64 OS: XP My System	Re: Xbox 360 HD Well my TV supports 1080p and I found an hdmi converter from Madcatz. Is it worth buying?

07-01-2009, 11:54 PM	#5 (permalink)
40sondacurb Don't be a menace Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 6,285 OS: Vista sp2	Re: Xbox 360 HD Not if you can just use the component cables. better to keep the continuity imo. __________________ Donate to keep the forum running

07-02-2009, 10:25 AM	#6 (permalink)
Ageclipsegt Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 154 OS: Windows Vista Ultimate My System	Re: Xbox 360 HD I wouldn't buy a converter. If your TV can support 1080p, great. Just set the display to 1080p in the menu on the 360 and your component cables will do the trick. The HDMI is only slightly better anyhow, but by adding a converter you're likely to negate any increase in quality you'd see anyhow. Just my opinion.

07-02-2009, 10:34 PM	#7 (permalink)
thesentence Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 17 OS: Vista Ultimate 64-bit	Re: Xbox 360 HD HDMI is just all the cables in one mega-cable, just use component for best HD.

07-07-2009, 05:39 AM	#8 (permalink)
csc2000e Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 340 OS: Vista Home Premium SP1 My System	Re: Xbox 360 HD If your TV has a VGA input, then you can use the xbox 360 vga cable. Which can go up to 1080p. __________________ These walls fall down around me but I will stand And though my body be burned away I will live

08-04-2009, 04:00 PM	#10 (permalink)
lilman4evur Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 140 OS: Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 SP2	Re: Xbox 360 HD http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...nnorswebguidec ive had it for almost a year and ive had no problems i bought other generic hdmi cords from amazon for the blueray players i have and they all work perfectly http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...nnorswebguidec Last edited by lilman4evur; 08-04-2009 at 04:03 PM.