Best way to connect XBox 360 to my TV

.Jay. · 28 Mar 2008 at 13:06

I'm about to go out and buy an XBox 360 Premium (the HDMI version). My TV is a 26" 26PF5520D/10 that only has 2 x SCART, 1 x DVI and Components.

On the Phillips website in the FAQ's it says to connect an XBox 360 to the TV you need a VGA cable and then a VGA - DVI connector (as seen here http://www.p4c.philips.com/cgi-bin/...TV_GR&cat=FLAT_TV_CA&sct=LCD_MEDIUM_21_29_SU#). I was wondering whether its worth going out and buying the VGA cable or am I better off getting a HDMI to DVI connector and doing it that way?

.Griff. · 28 Mar 2008 at 13:09

Jay is my mate. He's mistaken components with composite so don't all rush in telling him to use the supplied component cable.

weringo · 28 Mar 2008 at 13:09

The xbox 360 comes with a component cable, which is compatible with your tv. There is no need to go out and buy a VGA cable and DVI connector, component is the best looking source anyway imo.

.Griff. said:
Jay is my mate. He's mistaken components with composite so don't all rush in telling him to use the supplied component cable.

I looked up the tv on Google and it has a component input.

Kreeeee · 28 Mar 2008 at 13:13

weringo said:
The xbox 360 comes with a component cable, which is compatible with your tv. There is no need to go out and buy a VGA cable and DVI connector, component is the best looking source anyway imo.

VGA and HDMI easily beat component for IQ.

.Griff. · 28 Mar 2008 at 13:14

weringo said:
The xbox 360 comes with a component cable, which is compatible with your tv. There is no need to go out and buy a VGA cable and DVI connector, component is the best looking source anyway imo.

I looked up the tv on Google and it has a component input.

Not according to the Philips support site - http://www.p4c.philips.com/cgi-bin/...TV_GR&cat=FLAT_TV_CA&sct=LCD_MEDIUM_21_29_SU#

ic1male · 28 Mar 2008 at 13:27

I would go HDMI > DVI because the two are guaranteed to be compatible - an all-digital signal. By going VGA > DVI you are asking for possible trouble if your DVI interface won't accept the DVI-I analogue signal. That's what happened with mine when I bought a VGA > DVI lead.

weringo · 28 Mar 2008 at 13:30

.Griff. said:
Not according to the Philips support site - http://www.p4c.philips.com/cgi-bin/...TV_GR&cat=FLAT_TV_CA&sct=LCD_MEDIUM_21_29_SU#

According to the big rainforest e-tailor is does have a component input. @Jay: Does it have 3 plugs on the back coloured Green/Blue/Red?

VGA and HDMI easily beat component for IQ.

You state that as fact, it completely depends on the tv. I personally have never seen a tv where VGA beats component for IQ. Usually I find component has more vivid colours but VGA is sharper.

.Griff. · 28 Mar 2008 at 13:32

weringo said:
According to the big rainforest e-tailor is does have a component input. @Jay: Does it have 3 plugs on the back coloured Green/Blue/Red?

NO it doesn't... Or would you rather take Ama...'s word over the manufacturer?!!?!? Download the manual and see pages 21 and 22 if you aren't prepared to take my word for it.

To clarify.. On the back of the TV there's DVI, DVI 3.5mm audio input, and 2 * Scart. On the side there's S-VHS, Composite video, audio left/right and headphones. That's it.

weringo · 28 Mar 2008 at 13:35

.Griff. said:
NO it doesn't... Take my word for it. So you'd rather take Ama...'s word over the manufacturer?!!?!?

To clarify.. On the back of the TV there's DVI, DVI 3.5mm audio input, and 2 * Scart. On the side there's S-VHS, Composite video, audio left/right and headphones. That's it.

Calm down dear...

It's just not common to find a HDTV only having DVI as a HD input.

.Griff. · 28 Mar 2008 at 13:38

weringo said:
Calm down dear...

It's just not common to find a HDTV only having DVI as a HD input.

I am calm love..

You're right though.. It's odd* that a recent TV doesn't have at least 1 HDMI input.

* - Maybe not odd but disappointing.

miracleboy · 28 Mar 2008 at 16:50

.Griff. said:
It's odd* that a recent TV doesn't have at least 1 HDMI input.

Just because it's recent doesn't mean it's any good. More inputs means higher cost, not all companies provide all combinations. Aren't Phillips in the second tier of manufacturers quality wise?