Who has the XBoX 360 Elite?...

[Lorax]

Quote: Originally Posted by Whaaaazuuuuup

....thanks for the info, but i'd like to hear from someone who has 1st hand knowledge of the Elite...

lol....Its technology - 1080i vs 1080p & analog vs digital - Interlaced vs progressive....It has nothing to do with the Elite vs the Premium. If your TV supports it - Digital, progressive 1080p is going to be better than 1080i analog, interlaced...If it doesnt, there wont be a discernable difference. Progressive will always be better than interlaced, Digital will always be better than analog on Microdisplays.

1080i & digital (HDMI) isnt significantly better than 1080i with component (analog).....I kind of know something about this stuff from experience, I may have bought my 360 before the Elite came out but I still use HDMI and HD-DVD with my setups.....I a home theater installer/nut, not exactly a kid here thank you.....

Also, check monoprice.com for anyone needing a very good HDMI Cable at a reasonable price if you go that route and its not supplied.

If you have a 720p display - then the difference will be quite negligible - only difference being digital vs analog and that difference isnt worthy of the price differential. If you have no plans to upgrade your Display then no reason to get the Elite.....If you are concerned about "future-proofing" - then the Elite will be worthy of the price.

[Heelfan71]

Quote: Originally Posted by Whaaaazuuuuup

if so, how's is HDMI 1080p setup compared to the regular 360 1080i hook for gmaes and movies (hd dvd). i'm thinking of getting the Elite only if there's a noticable difference...

just remembered, but aren't the new regular 360's supposed to have HDMI ??

[ExtremeGamer]

Quote: Originally Posted by Heelfan71

I have an elite and there is a difference. It isn't huge. No HDMI cable came with mine either. Mine runs quieter too and doesn't get as hot. Looks cooler too.

You didn't get an HDMI cable with your Elite? I did.

[Tha_Kid]

Quote: Originally Posted by Heelfan71

just remembered, but aren't the new regular 360's supposed to have HDMI ??

All the new 360s have HDMI. I know the new Premiums do and i'm pretty sure I read about putting them in the Cores as well.

[ghm125]

Quote: Originally Posted by Tha_Kid

All the new 360s have HDMI. I know the new Premiums do and i'm pretty sure I read about putting them in the Cores as well.

Been looking all over the place for one will take a core or premium,with HDMI ,as long as IT DOES NOT BREAK DOWN!!!!

[ExtremeGamer]

I wish I could ditch my elite for a premium with HDMI. I want to keep my HDD though The black 360 and the white HD-DVD add on drive me nuts.

[Stumbleweed]

I didn't even think about that (black Elite + white HD-DVD drive). What they should've done is have a built-in HD-DVD drive on the Elite and release it for $500 or something. It's not very 'Elite' when the only real difference between it and the Premium is the color and a bigger HD (which you can buy and add-on to your Premium).

I'm just glad I didn't jump on the Elite when it first came out because all I really wanted is the HDMI. Not to rub it in or anything... heh.

[Heelfan71]

Quote: Originally Posted by ExtremeGamer

You didn't get an HDMI cable with your Elite? I did.

nope. I thought I was supposed too. I had an extra one so I didn't really care.