HDMI For All?

Mr E

An upgrade kit due in March to convert analogue signal to digital HDMI.
Interesting idea....

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/gaming/a89366/xbox-360-kit-to-offer-hdmi-to-all-users.html

Users who own an Xbox 360 console without an HDMI port will soon be able to enjoy high-definition gaming after peripheral manufacturer Mad Catz announced the launch of an HDMI Conversion Kit.

The accessory, described by Mad Catz as 'revolutionary', will allow any Xbox 360 console to connect directly to any standard HDMI TV input.

The kit connects to the 'AV Output' at the rear of the console and, according to Mad Catz, the device 'utilises advanced microprocessor technology, converts the analogue signal to a digital HDMI stream, outputting all popular HD resolutions up to and including 1080p and compatible with HDMI 1.3 standard'.

Darren Richardson, president and chief executive officer of Mad Catz said: “HDMI is widely recognised as the connection standard for the High-Definition age in which we live, delivering unsurpassed visual and audio quality. However, millions of Xbox 360 consoles are not equipped with an HDMI output and owners are unable to take advantage of the benefits an all-digital connection provides.

"Mad Catz’ Xbox 360 HDMI Conversion Kit provides gamers with a digital video and audio solution that we believe will be embraced by owners of HD-TVs and those who demand the best from their entertainment."

The Xbox 360 HDMI Conversion Kit will be released in March and priced at £49.99.

unklerosco

Waste of money, barely any difference between component n HDMI... I could think of better things to spend €70 on

Q_Ball

My tv as three HDMI and one component (that I can see). This would allow me to use the Wii on component. So its either €70 for the cable or €xxx to upgrade my current console

eoin2nc

Q_Ball wrote: »

My tv as three HDMI and one component (that I can see). This would allow me to use the Wii on component. So its either €70 for the cable or €xxx to upgrade my current console

Pay E70 to see Wii on component? The difference is very limited.

Mr E

On 32 inches or less, sure.
On bigger TVs, the difference is supposed to be noticeable.

eoin2nc

I have a 42'', the difference is noticable but not E70 noticable IMO!

Batesy

Just pick up a 3 way component splitter. I got one on e-bay for about €15 last year and have the 360 and DVD Player connected to the one component input.
Works a treat!

subway

Q_Ball wrote: »

My tv as three HDMI and one component (that I can see). This would allow me to use the Wii on component. So its either €70 for the cable or €xxx to upgrade my current console

or you could get a component switch for 32eu...

http://www.pixmania.com/ie/uk/236382/art/hama/boitier-de-commutation-ma.html

Batesy

Here's the exact one I have:

http://cgi.ebay.ie/3-WAY-COMPONENT-SPLITTER-SPLIT-SWITCH-BOX-360-WII-PS3_W0QQitemZ280200409998QQihZ018QQcategoryZ61395QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQ_trksidZp1638.m118.l1247QQcmdZViewItem

subway

i remember looking at them and wondering about the build quality.
i ended up going for the other one as i was buying some stuff and pixmania and though it might be remote controlled (it isnt)

are the ebay ones any use?

Batesy

It's quality mate. Does exactly what it says it does and no loss in picture quality either. Money well spent I'd say.

Chet T16

It would give me the option to watch hd-dvd/play the xbox in the bedroom. At the minute the DVD player and sky box are going there via a splitter