Re: HDMI Or Component Cables For XBOX 360?

[GAMEC0CK2002]

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I am getting an Elite since I decided when my original 360 crapped out I would just upgrade, so this will be the first time I have an HDMI slot on the 360.

If I am reading all this correctly this means that any HDMI cable will suffice, I dont have to spend the M$ on their cable for the 360 as it is just a slot to slot deal, no special connector in the back?

I am upgrading my TV as well so I will have multiple HDMI slots instead of the single one I have had for ages for the DirecTV. Just making sure before I try and find the M$ HDMI Cable that if I dont need it I wont purchase it.

Here you go. 6ft. HDMI cable for less than $4 shipped. http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listi...&condition=new

[RavensFan2k3]

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I tried HDMI but I couldn't play netflix. I went back to my component cables.

hmm, interesting. this could be serious...

[TheTruth916]

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$7 cable from Monoprice is even more glorious!!!

which cable do you have? I am looking to change out the component cables for HDMI

[Burns11]

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You can buy just about any cable, when I bought mine they were out of everything but the 24 AWG flat at the length I wanted (when I hung my TV on the wall upstairs I ran cables for every output through the wall).

[GAMEC0CK2002]

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which cable do you have? I am looking to change out the component cables for HDMI

IMO, get something at least 6ft. in length. Since HDMI is a digital signal, it's all or nothing. Standard or premium shouldn't make a difference, especially over short distances.

Any of these should work: http://www.monoprice.com/products/su...02&cp_id=10240

[Rawdeal28]

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gamecock, you are the man. lol

[AirLobo23]

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HDMI = 1080p

Component = NO 1080p

That's the difference.

Also HDMI is digital video and audio within a single connection. Component is video only with the red, blue, green connection. You need red/white rca cables or a digital optical or coax cable for audio with component.

[GAMEC0CK2002]

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HDMI = 1080p

Component = NO 1080p

That's the difference.

Also HDMI is digital video and audio within a single connection. Component is video only with the red, blue, green connection. You need red/white rca cables or a digital optical or coax cable for audio with component.

Component cables could handle 1080p but is restricted to a max of 1080i.

Only way to get 1080p resolution on the 360 is through HDMI or VGA.

[Gotmadskillzson]

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And HDMI works with netflix. I have netflix and HDMI.

[AirLobo23]

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And HDMI works with netflix. I have netflix and HDMI.

Yep it sure does.

[The Iceman]

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I got an HDMI 8 ft vizio 2 pack, flat cables for a total of 20 bucks at costco, plugged them in on my 26 LCD insignia, and they made the picture a decent amount better than the Components.

I could see the little details on NCAA and it was just beautiful.

Im glad I made the purchase because it was an AMAZING deal.

IMO, I take HDMI over component, any day.

[3bitz]

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I got an HDMI 8 ft vizio 2 pack, flat cables for a total of 20 bucks at costco, plugged them in on my 26 LCD insignia, and they made the picture a decent amount better than the Components.

I could see the little details on NCAA and it was just beautiful.

Im glad I made the purchase because it was an AMAZING deal.

IMO, I take HDMI over component, any day.

Same here. Got a 55' Toshiba Regza hooked to my new black 250 gig XBox. HDMI cable made it look fantastic versus having the component cables used on old Xbox 360. It looked like a PC game.