Xbox HDTV Pack

[Verto]

I bought this today, and although I do not have an HDTV (just a flat screen component) and lacked a fiber optic port on my receiver(so I can't get true 5.1 through my system), I still noticed a marked improvement in image quality.

I really wanted to play Halo2 on my system though

[Sava]

that sucks

[Spaced Cowboy]

I have a friend who has the HDTV, and this cable, and image quality is way better than mine.

I got Halo2 for Xmas, but I'm going to return it. I'd like to get a couple of sport games, any recomends. (Also got KOTOR2, but I'm keeping that).

[Tassadar500]

What happened to your Halo 2?

[Verto]

I have it, I just don't hear real 5.1 when I play it.

[BustaMike]

Since I don't have an HDTV but I do have a computer and a 5.1 amp, I've been looking into using my VGA monitor for a high def Xbox display.

Here's what I found. It looks pretty good if you ask me.

http://www.vdigi.com/index.php?option=content&task=blogcategory&id=67&Itemid=28

[Drake Tungsten]

Is there any way to get a VGA to VGA component cable for the Xbox in America? All I can find are the three-color component outputs, which won't work with my Japanese TV...

[BustaMike]

Probably, but I don't know of any offhand. You'd have to search around I'm sure.

[Drake Tungsten]

Did a fair amount of searching today. Didn't find anything. I'll be pissed if I have to hook my Xbox up to the TV via regular A/V outputs...

[Asher]

Originally posted by Drake Tungsten
Did a fair amount of searching today. Didn't find anything. I'll be pissed if I have to hook my Xbox up to the TV via regular A/V outputs...

MS whore.

[Asher]

Originally posted by Drake Tungsten
Is there any way to get a VGA to VGA component cable for the Xbox in America? All I can find are the three-color component outputs, which won't work with my Japanese TV...

What's a VGA to a VGA component cable?

Is it a VGA cable, or a component cable?

I've got VGA adapters for all 3 consoles...

[child of Thor]

Originally posted by Drake Tungsten
Did a fair amount of searching today. Didn't find anything. I'll be pissed if I have to hook my Xbox up to the TV via regular A/V outputs...

I use the scart conector - its a step up from AV only connection, but not as sharp as a PC monitor. discovered this on my Amiga years ago, and its done me good ever since.

[Drake Tungsten]

What's a VGA to a VGA component cable?

Is it a VGA cable, or a component cable?

It's a regular component cable, but both ends terminate in a serial plug, outwardly similar to a VGA plug. I'm not sure if it's technically VGA or not; the Japanese call it Dç«¯å (D Terminal). The newer Japanese TVs use this input for component signals as opposed to the old red-green-blue ones. My TV has three Dç«¯å inputs, but no RGB ones, so I'm not going to be able to hook my Xbox up via component unless I can find a cable that ends in this kind of plug.

[Patroklos]

I remember using HDTV connection with HALO, actually made it look worse because the edges were so crisp I could see nothing was round.

Need to hook it back up for HALO 2.

[Drake Tungsten]

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