HDMI?

XHonusWagnerX - 5-21-2008 at 07:03 PM

Ok... so I finally got a new TV. Its being delivered tomorrow, but they are not setting it up.

I know I need an HDMI cable for my cable box. I have a DVD player, but its a regular one, not a blueray or an upcoversion one. I have a VCR (I know laugh it up!) and I have my XBOX 360.

Question is.... Do I need a 'Special' Xbox HDMI cable for the 360 or can I use a regular HDMI cable?

Also..... is there anything else anyone can think of that I need?

DAK - 5-21-2008 at 07:20 PM

I don't have a XBox, but my ps3 uses a regular HDMI cable.

newbreedbrian - 5-21-2008 at 07:26 PM

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Originally posted by DAK
I don't have a XBox, but my ps3 uses a regular HDMI cable.

Dave - 5-21-2008 at 08:34 PM

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Originally posted by newbreedbrian

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Originally posted by DAK
I don't have a XBox, but my ps3 uses a regular HDMI cable.

MikeCore - 5-21-2008 at 08:51 PM

Yup, regular HDMI will do the trick.

defstarsteve - 5-21-2008 at 09:21 PM

i have an xbox and use the regular high def composites and it's fine
since the xbox isn't always high def it's kind of a waste to use hdmi...
my tv only has 1 hdmi and it's for my cable box...
I guess I need a new tv

XHonusWagnerX - 5-21-2008 at 09:29 PM

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Originally posted by defstarsteve
i have an xbox and use the regular high def composites and it's fine
since the xbox isn't always high def it's kind of a waste to use hdmi...
my tv only has 1 hdmi and it's for my cable box...
I guess I need a new tv

I think mine has 2 or 3 HDMI and I found a website that sells HDMI cables for $4.05 each for a 6' cable. I figure I might as well use the HDMI!

http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=102&cp_id...

XnMeX - 5-21-2008 at 10:45 PM

I am actually using a Xbox HDMI cable for my PS3. lol

BDx13 - 5-22-2008 at 09:07 AM

monoprice is a great resource.
most audio/video nerds i know shop there or here: http://www.bluejeanscable.com/store/hdmi-cables/index.htm

XHonusWagnerX - 5-22-2008 at 11:10 AM

another question..... I didnt look at my xbox yet (im at work) does the 360 have an HDMI jack?
Soemone at work just told me that they think only the more expensive model does and that mine wont.

MikeCore - 5-22-2008 at 12:52 PM

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Originally posted by XHonusWagnerX
another question..... I didnt look at my xbox yet (im at work) does the 360 have an HDMI jack?
Soemone at work just told me that they think only the more expensive model does and that mine wont.

The newer 'Arcade', formely known as 'Core', now come with a standard HDMI port right under the Xbox A/V output.

defstarsteve - 5-22-2008 at 01:37 PM

the newer ones do
I don't even think mine has one...
need a new tv and a new xbox... fuck

XHonusWagnerX - 5-22-2008 at 05:52 PM

I called the video game store and they told me that I need the 'special xbox hdmi' cable and its like $50. LAME!!

DAK - 5-22-2008 at 06:20 PM

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Originally posted by XHonusWagnerX
I called the video game store and they told me that I need the 'special xbox hdmi' cable and its like $50. LAME!!

Thats because they want to sell you one.

XnMeX - 5-22-2008 at 07:21 PM

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Originally posted by DAK

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Originally posted by XHonusWagnerX
I called the video game store and they told me that I need the 'special xbox hdmi' cable and its like $50. LAME!!

Thats because they want to sell you one.

EXACTYL! They are full of shit. Like I said, I am using an xbox HDMI cable for my PS3 (odd story as to why, pretty much I bought a kids used PS3 so he could buy a Xbox and does not have a hd tv so he gave me the HDMI cable). ANY HDMI cable works for ANY hdmi device.

MikeCore - 5-22-2008 at 08:29 PM

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Originally posted by XHonusWagnerX
I called the video game store and they told me that I need the 'special xbox hdmi' cable and its like $50. LAME!!

Just look on the back of your box to see if you have a regular HDMI port under the Xbox A/V input. If you do you don;t need the Xbox HDMI adaptor. I actually have to return my box on Saturday casue MS is putting new Lite-On DVD drives in the new boxes that can't be flashed/modded :thumbdown:

XHonusWagnerX - 5-22-2008 at 09:09 PM

Thanks guys... I will check that out and try the regular HDMI cable!

Now once I plug in the HDMI will it be in HD or do I have to do something to the settings in the xbox?

MikeCore - 5-23-2008 at 11:53 AM

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Originally posted by XHonusWagnerX
Thanks guys... I will check that out and try the regular HDMI cable!

Now once I plug in the HDMI will it be in HD or do I have to do something to the settings in the xbox?

Your Xbox should auto synch with your TV into the highest res that your TV supports.