Just got an HDTV, what do I need to get my 360 running?

[CreatineKasey]

DJ, if you are looking for an affordable HD package - Dishnetwork has a TurboHD package that has 60 HD channels for $20/mo. for 6 mo and $40/mo after that with 5/mo added in for HD local channels. It isn't far and away better than DirecTV's offer, but the post-promotion rate is far more affordable than DirecTV's $60/mo.

I just tried setting up Dishnetwork at my new APT but I couldn't get a clear view of the southern sky. Either way, I put good time into researching HD packages, and I felt that one was the best. I think it did have a 2 year commitment. Also, they offered Showtime for a year for a penny... I would've really liked that too.

Do you guys have any opinions on HD Cable through Comcast? It's my only option. They have a $30/mo option for a year for basic cable and I THINK I can simply add on the $7/mo for HD and probably $5/mo for renting the HD box. Is there any way to get around using the HD box? Do you think they'll allow their promotion to be used with an HD subscription?

[DJ]

Thanks for the advice on dealing with DirecTV, guys. I called today and got them to give me free installation and a $100 credit for the HD DVR receiver, so the total bill for upgrading is less than $100, which, I think, is a reasonable price and then it's just an extra $10/month on my bill for the HD channels.

[GAMEC0CK2002]

Good deal. You pretty much have to threaten to go to Dish or cable for them to offer you a decent deal.

[tktnuri]

Quote: Originally Posted by Lordcledus

You will have to buy a component cable then. I bought a core when they first came out because that's all the stores had. I went to Gamestop and bought a Madcatz brand cable. It was much cheaper in price than the official Xbox one. http://www.gamestop.com/Catalog/Prod...oduct_id=33927 The link is for the one I bought.

I use these as well too. No need to change the channel and use up the other sets of hookups.

They work fine and I leave mine hooked up to each system.

[DJ]

Quote: Originally Posted by tktnuri

I use these as well too. No need to change the channel and use up the other sets of hookups. They work fine and I leave mine hooked up to each system.

I thought it said to only have the cables hooked up to one system at a time otherwise it can cause black lines or something on the TV? Or was it you can't have 2 systems ON at the same time?

[GAMEC0CK2002]

Quote: Originally Posted by Djwlfpack

I thought it said to only have the cables hooked up to one system at a time otherwise it can cause black lines or something on the TV? Or was it you can't have 2 systems ON at the same time?

Do you have an LCD HDTV? You should no be undoing cables, once they are set leave them. It really shouldn't matter about having 2 systems on at once b/c most LCD HDTVs have picture in picture and picture by picture....which means 2 sytems/inputs working at the same time. Back when I had my Vizio LCD I could be watching a movie on the HD-DVD player on half the screen while playing the 360 on the other half.

[DJ]

Quote: Originally Posted by GAMEC0CK2002

Do you have an LCD HDTV? You should no be undoing cables, once they are set leave them. It really shouldn't matter about having 2 systems on at once b/c most LCD HDTVs have picture in picture and picture by picture....which means 2 sytems/inputs working at the same time. Back when I had my Vizio LCD I could be watching a movie on the HD-DVD player on half the screen while playing the 360 on the other half.

Yes, it's an LCD HDTV. I was talking about the plugs that go directly into the 360, PS2 etc. I don't touch the cables connected to the back of the TV. The component cables' instruction manual says to only have 1 console connected at a time.

[GAMEC0CK2002]

Quote: Originally Posted by Djwlfpack

Yes, it's an LCD HDTV. I was talking about the plugs that go directly into the 360, PS2 etc. I don't touch the cables connected to the back of the TV. The component cables' instruction manual says to only have 1 console connected at a time.

Not sure if I'm understanding your question. Yes, you can only be using the component cable on 1 device at a time (all 5 plugs must be into the same device unless sending the audio to a receiver). But that doesn't mean you can't have 2 separate component cables completely hooked up at the same time though.