Would a 360 work with....

mehuk · 28 Jun 2007 at 19:52

A Samsung Syncmaster 913B monitor and how good would the picture be?

Currently no HDTV, so in meantime if I fancy a next gen console id play it using the monitor (if possible) cheers.

Also, is 279 for console plus 2 games worthy?

Thanks

mehuk · 28 Jun 2007 at 20:09

Thanks for replies

Im also speakerless, im assuming PC Headset works with the 360? and the mic for live? (Sennheiser)

mehuk · 28 Jun 2007 at 22:48

hmmm

so i will have no sound unless i also invest in some speakers.....

though im happy that my monitor will give me quality 360 graphics

mehuk · 28 Jun 2007 at 23:51

im getting myself confused here... would the live headset provide me with sound? or do i have to get a speaker system?

also what ports do the 360 use for sound?

mehuk · 29 Jun 2007 at 00:23

Shamikebab said:
The headset only provides you with voice chat (and some sounds in a few games) you do need speakers, for 360 you can either use Optical or Phono jacks

that puts me off then - i prefer headset for sound over speakers

why didnt they think of this when building ffs - not everyone wants a surround sound system, im happy having a headset on to listen to when playing

mehuk · 29 Jun 2007 at 00:27

Shamikebab said:
well i can plug my headset into my Z5500 control centre to play 360 with a headset if i want to, but theres no option to output straight to headset afaik, i dont think you can do that with any console

fair enough - thanks for all the input, much appreciated

mehuk · 29 Jun 2007 at 10:24

still in my desperation to persuade myself to fund a 360, i come back with another couple of questions (if I may):

1 - Will the 360s sound cables (whatever they are) plug into my PC sound card (XFI Music) and then allow me to have my headset plugged in to listen to sound?

2 - If thats not possible, what are the cheapset speakers around that will work with the 360 and allow me to stick my headphones into.

i thought console gaming was mean't to be simple

mehuk · 29 Jun 2007 at 12:44

The FAQ has turned up something interesting....

"What most people generally have is a single cable for their PC speakers, and generally only have the one connection. You have a couple of options. If you have your PC on all the time when you're playing on your Xbox, then you can connect the 360 to the Line-In on your PC soundcard and play the Xbox 360 sound via your PC. "

Does this mean.... (fingers crossed)....

That if the PC is on, I can plug my 360 sound cable into the Sound Card and get sound from my headset as that is also plugged into the Sound Card??

Or am I going along the wrong lines here?

If correct I am tempted to turn my back on Sony an get the:

279 bundle from Game (Premium with Darkness & FORZA 2)
- £20 game voucher
- £25 PS2 trade in
- couple of quid I get for other games

= £220

Leaves me to add either some essential hardware i.e. play and charge kit and maybe GOW / Dead Rising as 2nd hand - in and around 300 quid for the lot