xbox hi-def cables: worth the money?

[Maximus96]

i just got a new sony wega as a present last night and its the first TV for me that has component inputs. i hooked up the xbox using svideo and it already looks better than the RCA video cable. i'm wondering if its worth the extra money to buy the hi-def wire that has component output. i will be using the xbox for games and movies.

thanks

 

[ironcrotch]

Yes.

 

[murphy55d]

I think it looks better than svideo. Besides, you have the inputs, why not use them?

 

Originally posted by: ironcrotch
Yes.

:thumbsup:

 

[Kelvrick]

Iono if its worth it over s-video. How big is the tv? At say 36, I'd say it isn't worth it over S-video. Larger then that and it might be.

 

[Pokey007]

it's definitely worth it. I used to have S-video and switched up. The colors are much clearer and radiant. What's the difference? $20? Buy them and test it out, if you don't like it, return them.

 

[Wag]

progressive>interlaced regardless of your TV size.

 

[BRObedoza]

even on my 20inch flat screen component cables look alot better than s-video

 

[Maximus96]

the TV is only 24", its for my bedroom

 

[Rallispec]

i bought them for the digital audio -- that alone made it worth it.

 

[purbeast0]

Originally posted by: Wag
progressive>interlaced regardless of your TV size.

He never said if its HD or not though. I know that non-HD tv's don't support progressive scan (atleast to my knowledge). with that said, before i got my new tv this weekend, i had it hooked up to a 27" wega that did not support HD or pscan, yet it had component videos. and i can tell you, component video makes a HUGE difference compared to normal AV cables. i can't compare it to SVideo though because i went straight from the normal yellow cable to component on it.

however, now playing games in 480p and a few in 720p, i must say that my new tv is beautiful

 

[Merlyn3D]

Um...what money? They're like $5 on ebay, that's next ot nothing when compared to the actual microsoft ones, and the work all the same. I got the cheap ones for my philips 30" widescreen hdtv and Halo2 looks better than ever.

 

[tranceport]

If you have HD then yes... Many games support 720p which will look a whole lot better.

 

[Maximus96]

my 24" wega does not have HD

 

[BRObedoza]

Mad Catz component cables at Best Buy

Get these for $10 from Best Buy, if you're uncomfortable with Ebay. I tried in-store pickup but they couldn't find it instore so they offered me free ground shipping to ship it to me. You might be able to find some in-store. They come with hookups for ps2 and xbox, so if you have both then that's an added bonus.

 

[blurredvision]

Yes, get the components. You bought the TV for better quality picture, and you'll need cables to carry better quality signal. Plus, Halo 2 in 480p is very nice indeed.

 

[Maximus96]

Originally posted by: sleepmachine
Mad Catz component cables at Best Buy

Get these for $10 from Best Buy, if you're uncomfortable with Ebay. I tried in-store pickup but they couldn't find it instore so they offered me free ground shipping to ship it to me. You might be able to find some in-store. They come with hookups for ps2 and xbox, so if you have both then that's an added bonus.

sweet. i do have the new slim ps2, but too bad that's in the living room working as a dvd player. i'll get this one and see if i can tell the difference. thanks

 

[Qwest]

dont think about it, go get the hd pack. and if you have a home theater setup, get a cheap optical cable as well.

480p/720p and dd5.1 :thumbsup: