HDMI XBOX 360

UEX · 9 Jul 2007 at 11:15

I just got my first HD and am currently using component and its gorgeous at 720p.

Im in love.

Bobbler · 9 Jul 2007 at 11:17

EezerGoode said:
Am I alone in thinking that we are being told HDMI is so much better when it it really isn't? I think its all down to companies pushing DRM on us.

Not at all mate, I am with you on that.
Like has been said regarding DVI vs VGA when monitors first started using them, there is such a tiny difference that you cannot notice it.
HDMI vs VGA vs Component, again so little difference its not worth noting. Just plug in what you have to hand.
Its hardly in the same league as say Composite vs Component or RGB vs RF like it used to be.

NokkonWud · 9 Jul 2007 at 13:24

martinturner said:
So is Component not as good as HDMI? Why is there no HDMI cable? Is Component hi-def? My mate has a 360 and has been a bit confused by this ... and tbh, me too.

Cheers

Picture wise there is no difference, the only benefit of HDMI over Component/VGA is that it carries audio. If you have an optical out to 5.1 sound anyway then you are better off with Component or VGA.

NokkonWud · 9 Jul 2007 at 13:25

Andybtsn said:
Only 1080i on mine, the 360 can't get 1080p. The PS3 can.

Over VGA you can. The option is there for Component too, but it won't do it.
VGA certainly will though.