HDMI Question

posted by StarborneRanger

Mon Oct 08, 2007 at 03:18:51 PM EST

Well, I just bought a new HDTV and the Halo 3 edition 360. Needless to say, I'm stoked. Halo looks beautiful, and I can't wait to try out Gears. I am playing using the component cables right now, and was curious if HDMI makes a noticeable difference at 720p? (My set doesn't support 1080p). Also, I heard that with some versions of the 360, you NEED the special Microsoft HDMI cable. Is this true with the Halo 3 edition, or will any standard HDMI cable work?

Thanks for your help guys, and I look forward to fragging you in hi-def, widescreen glory in the future!


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  •  I'm not sure (none / 0)

    about needing a special version on the HDMI cable. Mine came free with my Elite ;)

    by SweetTea023 on Mon Oct 08, 2007 at 08:08:52 PM EST

    •  I know for the Elite (none / 0)

      you don't need a special one. But I guess for the new low-end 360's that come with HDMI, you do. I'm just not sure which category the Halo 3 Edition falls into (it didn't come with an HDMI cable).

      "The creatures were friendly and could see in four dimensions. They pitied the Earthlings for being able to see only three." -Slaughterhouse-5

      by StarborneRanger on Tue Oct 09, 2007 at 11:07:33 AM EST

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  •  Dont (none / 0)

    see how you could use a special HDMI.  You can just use the one that came with the elite.  I had 2 extras from satelite and for my DVD player so Im using one of those.  Its def a crisper picture using HDMI over component.  Im not sure how it would be if your TV only does 720p.  It must do 1080i thou doesnt it.  If you have HDMI I would use it, cuz really why wouldnt you?!?

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    by carr on Tue Oct 09, 2007 at 07:16:35 AM EST

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