HDMI Or Component Cables For XBOX 360?

[snepp]

Quote: Originally Posted by RavensFan2k3

Do I plug S-Video cables in the same red, yellow, and white ports that I plug in A/V or composite cables?

The red and white for audio yes, but the s-video is a different connection entirely.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/S-Video

[GAMEC0CK2002]

Quote: Originally Posted by snepp

The difference between the top three typically comes down to personal preference. Should be more like... 1a. HDMI 1b. VGA 1c. Component 4. S-Video 5. Composite

HDMI is a clear cut #1. Its a digital signal (little to no signal degredation) and is less wires. DVI would be it's only equivalent if looking at just video (doesn't carrry audio)

Agreed that you are splitting hairs between VGA and component...unless you are talking about upconverting.

[RavensFan2k3]

Quote: Originally Posted by snepp

The red and white for audio yes, but the s-video is a different connection entirely. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/S-Video

So the TV has to have a S-video plug in? My TV doesnt have it then...ugh

[snepp]

Any effects of signal degradation are going to be unnoticeable and not a concern unless running very long lengths. As far as strictly video quality is concerned, there really is no clear cut #1, it's going to come down to the devices themselves (a lot of piss-poor HDMI implementations out there) and personal opinion.

HDMI is clearly the most convenient, and there's little reason not to make use of it if the opportunity is there.

[Rawdeal28]

so i should have no problem with Component cables then. where can i get some for a good price? does it matter what kind of component cable?

[boxboy99]

HDMI is much better. I just brought a small TV (22") that I use to game on and as a PC monitor. Decided it would be nice to not hog the big screen from the girl all the time and I didn't want to go up to the TV in the room to play. 22" isn't bad to play on at all if your playing at the distance you would use a PC monitor about 18-24". I just got a 5.1 surround sound headset to use with it and messed with my setup a couple different ways. The componet definately looked much worse than the HDMI I was use to playing.

[ODogg]

Rawdeal, i'd do a search for the Pelican component cables. or maybe check out your local walmart store:

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...uct_id=4324637

They are a deactivated item from what i've read but you should still find them some places for $15-17.

[homerelmer]

just to throw my two cents in here, Best Buy's Insignia brand is a decent choice also. Decent prices and Consumer reports has recommended many of their models as a good buy. We bought one for our bedroom and it has an outstanding picture and good blacks.

Go to the store to look at the sizes in person so you get a good idea at what looks best.

I have my 360 hooked up via component cables and it looks great to me.