XHonusWagnerX
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HDMI?
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?
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I don't have a XBox, but my ps3 uses a regular HDMI cable.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by DAK
I don't have a XBox, but my ps3 uses a regular HDMI cable. |
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| Quote: | Originally posted by newbreedbrian
| Quote: | Originally posted by DAK
I don't have a XBox, but my ps3 uses a regular HDMI cable. | |
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Yup, regular HDMI will do the trick.
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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
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| Quote: | 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...
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HONUS-as much as i can't stand a great deal of what you really like (for my own reasons that i would never hold,nor impose,against you),YOU FUCKING
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PAULIE |
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I am actually using a Xbox HDMI cable for my PS3. lol
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monoprice is a great resource.
most audio/video nerds i know shop there or here: http://www.bluejeanscable.com/store/hdmi-cables/index.htm
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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.
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HONUS-as much as i can't stand a great deal of what you really like (for my own reasons that i would never hold,nor impose,against you),YOU FUCKING
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YOU,HONUS,IS WHAT MAKES THE "EDGE" COOL.
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| Quote: | 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.
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the newer ones do
I don't even think mine has one...
need a new tv and a new xbox... fuck
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I called the video game store and they told me that I need the 'special xbox hdmi' cable and its like $50. LAME!!
| Quote: | Originally posted by REV.PAULIE
HONUS-as much as i can't stand a great deal of what you really like (for my own reasons that i would never hold,nor impose,against you),YOU FUCKING
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| Quote: | 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.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by DAK
| Quote: | 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.
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| Quote: | 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
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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?
| Quote: | Originally posted by REV.PAULIE
HONUS-as much as i can't stand a great deal of what you really like (for my own reasons that i would never hold,nor impose,against you),YOU FUCKING
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YOU,HONUS,IS WHAT MAKES THE "EDGE" COOL.
YOUR FRIEND,
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| Quote: | 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.
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