Author Topic: My new 46 inch HDTV is here, should I upgrade my 360 to HDMI? (Read 4069 times)

FancyFeast · « **on:** January 17, 2008, 03:32:28 PM »

I'm going to pick up the TV after work.

It's Samsung 4665.

Is upgrading to HDMI going to be worth it?

hyp · « **Reply #1 on:** January 17, 2008, 03:33:37 PM »

if you've got a big tv, it's worth it imo. i'm rockin' an elite on my 50" panny. looks so sexy.

like abrader said, make sure you've got 1080p support.

abrader · « **Reply #2 on:** January 17, 2008, 03:33:51 PM »

Do you get 1080p out of it?

If so YES - get an X360 elite

FancyFeast · « **Reply #3 on:** January 17, 2008, 03:36:13 PM »

Will upscaled games from 720p look better in 1080p upscaled?

hyp · « **Reply #4 on:** January 17, 2008, 03:36:58 PM »

depends on the set, really. but for the most part, upscaled games look perfect through hdmi.

FancyFeast · « **Reply #5 on:** January 17, 2008, 03:39:29 PM »

Quote from: hyp on January 17, 2008, 03:36:58 PM

depends on the set, really. but for the most part, upscaled games look perfect through hdmi.

Perfect as in, better?

abrader · « **Reply #6 on:** January 17, 2008, 03:42:41 PM »

Either way Fancy Feast - yer gonna be in <3<3<3 when you get home.

GO for the Elite!

demi · « **Reply #7 on:** January 17, 2008, 03:42:53 PM »

it's not that much of a difference. if you can do 1080 over component you're just fine.

FancyFeast · « **Reply #8 on:** January 17, 2008, 03:53:21 PM »

Quote from: demi on January 17, 2008, 03:42:53 PM

it's not that much of a difference. if you can do 1080 over component you're just fine.

You can't I thought....

FancyFeast · « **Reply #9 on:** January 17, 2008, 03:54:09 PM »

Quote from: abrader on January 17, 2008, 03:42:41 PM

Either way Fancy Feast - yer gonna be in <3<3<3 when you get home.

GO for the Elite!

I was thinking of getting an arcade with a Falcon. No? I have a buddy with a buddy at MS who keeps saying he is going to get me a 120 GB cheap... but who knows...

hyp · « **Reply #10 on:** January 17, 2008, 03:55:18 PM »

perfect as in indistinguishable. i don't see any quality degradation on my end.

demi · « **Reply #11 on:** January 17, 2008, 03:55:24 PM »

Quote from: FancyFeast on January 17, 2008, 03:53:21 PM

Quote from: demi on January 17, 2008, 03:42:53 PM
it's not that much of a difference. if you can do 1080 over component you're just fine.

You can't I thought....

I can, guess you got a shitty TV

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #12 on:** January 17, 2008, 04:00:14 PM »

You can do 1080i over component. You need HDMI to do 1080p. I believe that's the deal.

FancyFeast · « **Reply #13 on:** January 17, 2008, 04:19:38 PM »

Quote from: CajoleJuice on January 17, 2008, 04:00:14 PM

You can do 1080i over component. You need HDMI to do 1080p. I believe that's the deal.

What's that, I don't think Dumi heard you?

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #14 on:** January 17, 2008, 04:22:43 PM »

Quote from: FancyFeast on January 17, 2008, 04:19:38 PM

Quote from: CajoleJuice on January 17, 2008, 04:00:14 PM
You can do 1080i over component. You need HDMI to do 1080p. I believe that's the deal.

What's that, I don't think Dumi heard you?

Well, the thing is that no GAMES output in 1080p...at least to my knowledge. lol HD-DVD addon

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #15 on:** January 17, 2008, 04:23:28 PM »

HDMI gives richer colors from what I hear anyway.

demi · « **Reply #16 on:** January 17, 2008, 04:27:32 PM »

Uh, you can upscale games to 1080 over component. You want a picture?

Rman · « **Reply #17 on:** January 17, 2008, 04:43:50 PM »

Quote from: demi on January 17, 2008, 04:27:32 PM

Uh, you can upscale games to 1080 over component. You want a picture?

Depends on the set, though. Some Sony sets don't allow 1080p over component.

But you're right, Demi.

FancyFeast · « **Reply #18 on:** January 17, 2008, 04:46:32 PM »

Quote from: demi on January 17, 2008, 04:27:32 PM

Uh, you can upscale games to 1080 over component. You want a picture?

1080 what?

demi · « **Reply #19 on:** January 17, 2008, 04:47:35 PM »

1080z

Quote from: Rman on January 17, 2008, 04:43:50 PM

Quote from: demi on January 17, 2008, 04:27:32 PM
Uh, you can upscale games to 1080 over component. You want a picture?

Depends on the set, though. Some Sony sets don't allow 1080p over component.

But you're right, Demi.

What's that? I don't think Red Cloak can hear you?

Rman · « **Reply #20 on:** January 17, 2008, 04:52:35 PM »

Quote from: demi on January 17, 2008, 04:47:35 PM

1080z

Quote from: Rman on January 17, 2008, 04:43:50 PM
Quote from: demi on January 17, 2008, 04:27:32 PM
Uh, you can upscale games to 1080 over component. You want a picture?

Depends on the set, though. Some Sony sets don't allow 1080p over component.

But you're right, Demi.

What's that? I don't think Red Cloak can hear you?

demi · « **Reply #21 on:** January 17, 2008, 04:55:08 PM »

all i hear is epic ownage... just making sure i'm hearing things right

Rman · « **Reply #22 on:** January 17, 2008, 04:56:10 PM »

Quote from: demi on January 17, 2008, 04:55:08 PM

all i hear is epic ownage... just making sure i'm hearing things right

Never the modest one, right Demi?

FancyFeast · « **Reply #23 on:** January 17, 2008, 05:16:53 PM »

Quote from: demi on January 17, 2008, 04:55:08 PM

all i hear is epic ownage... just making sure i'm hearing things right

:'(

Eel O'Brian · « **Reply #24 on:** January 17, 2008, 05:36:59 PM »

Just personal preference here, but i think the image quality is a bit more "crisp" over hdmi

Howard Alan Treesong · « **Reply #25 on:** January 17, 2008, 05:38:09 PM »

now that I have an HDMI-compatible 360, should I swap from component to HDMI if I'm just playing games in 720p?

Eel O'Brian · « **Reply #26 on:** January 17, 2008, 05:41:04 PM »

Here's the thing about HDMI over 360 - you have to buy an adapter to use the optical sound. Otherwise, the HDMI and component plug won't fit at the same time. That adapter/cable package is $50. Unless you want to carve out the plastic around the component cables so it will fit under the HDMI cable.

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #27 on:** January 17, 2008, 05:48:03 PM »

I just use component on my 360, cause my upscaling dvd player and ps3 are hdmi. ALL OUTTA PORTZ. Sure I could get hdmi x360 and use that as an upscaling dvd player, but that killed my first 360. I am still not super impressed with ps3 upscaling dvds. Blurays rock tho omgggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggg

Howard Alan Treesong · « **Reply #28 on:** January 17, 2008, 05:52:05 PM »

Quote from: Eel_O_Brian on January 17, 2008, 05:41:04 PM

Here's the thing about HDMI over 360 - you have to buy an adapter to use the optical sound. Otherwise, the HDMI and component plug won't fit at the same time. That adapter/cable package is $50. Unless you want to carve out the plastic around the component cables so it will fit under the HDMI cable.

wait, what! bother that nonsense. upscaling OPPO and PS3, I choose you! go away other ports

JOttoson · « **Reply #29 on:** January 17, 2008, 05:52:24 PM »

Quote from: Eel_O_Brian on January 17, 2008, 05:41:04 PM

Here's the thing about HDMI over 360 - you have to buy an adapter to use the optical sound. Otherwise, the HDMI and component plug won't fit at the same time. That adapter/cable package is $50. Unless you want to carve out the plastic around the component cables so it will fit under the HDMI cable.

I keep reading that all one needs to do is crack open the base of the cable with a screwdriver and the optical fits fine after that.

http://www.chadledford.com/?p=50

Eel O'Brian · « **Reply #30 on:** January 17, 2008, 06:01:26 PM »

that does sound pretty easy

i'd probably put a layer of electrical tape around the exposed metal

FancyFeast · « **Reply #31 on:** January 18, 2008, 01:34:02 AM »

OMG!!!

Blue Dragon on this set

COD4 on this set

American Gladiators on this set

MCD · « **Reply #32 on:** January 18, 2008, 01:34:58 AM »

Congrats, Fancy.

FancyFeast · « **Reply #33 on:** January 18, 2008, 01:35:59 AM »

Popping in Viva Pinata now.

Got this fucker 1699, nom tax or shipping from Vanns. INSANE!!!

MCD · « **Reply #34 on:** January 18, 2008, 01:38:09 AM »

VP

Rare, graphics beasts

FancyFeast · « **Reply #35 on:** January 18, 2008, 01:39:43 AM »

All hail Rareware

Samsung

MCD · « **Reply #36 on:** January 18, 2008, 01:40:33 AM »

OMG SAMMY

bork · « **Reply #37 on:** January 18, 2008, 02:16:49 AM »

What kind of TV did you have before, Fancyfeast?

I was so blown away when I got my Bravia a few years ago. Went from 4:3 480p to 16:9 1080i/720p goodness

HD

Gotta get a bigger set next though. My TV is only 20 inches.

FancyFeast · « **Reply #38 on:** January 18, 2008, 02:27:03 AM »

My old one is a sony wega 30 inch CRT 1080i(with super fine pitch). GOing to put that in the bedroom. It has an amazing picture as I'm sure you can guess, but we moved the couch in our new place and we needed a bigger set to accomidate.

SOme thoughts, this new set is pretty much as close as an LCD can get to a CRT/Plasma that I've ever seen. The blacks are so rich, the lights are nice and bright. Simply awesome. The motion blur is barely noticable in COD4, which is the best test I can think of to test for blur. Awesome shit.

This set has amazing STANDARD definitaion output. I have my comcast box going through an HDMI port. looks damn sharp.

THis set is fucking huge and beautiful, I'm in shock. SO NICE!!!

Next step, get a larger hard drive, and my media center is complete. Streaming over the 360.

FancyFeast · « **Reply #39 on:** January 18, 2008, 02:29:14 AM »

I need assassins creed next. And maybe mass effect.

MCD · « **Reply #40 on:** January 18, 2008, 02:29:31 AM »

Quote

The motion blur is barely noticable in COD4, which is the best test I can think of to test for blur. Awesome shit.

Lost Planet if you have it or the demo, one of the best motion blur showcase this gen.

Smooth Groove · « **Reply #41 on:** January 18, 2008, 03:26:35 AM »

I upgraded to a HDMI 360 a few months ago and I thought it was completely worth it. However, if my friend hadn't been kind enough to buy my previous 360 for just $50 less than full retail price, I'm not sure if I would have upgraded.

Like others have said, it all depends on your display. 1080P w/ HDMI made far more of a difference for my 24" PC monitor than for my Sony XBR. It's probably because PC monitors aren't very good at upscaling. So if your TV's pretty decent at upscaling from 720P, you might want to wait. Also, you don't need to get a Elite like Abrader was saying. All the 360s on shelves now should have HDMIs. You just need to look at the box to check.

MCD · « **Reply #42 on:** January 18, 2008, 03:28:38 AM »

Arcade would do.

Mupepe · « **Reply #43 on:** January 18, 2008, 05:39:17 PM »

It depends on the quality of the set whether it will make a difference. Colors are much better through HDMI on my tv.

1080p through component is possible, but most tv's do not accept it. 1080p HD DVD'S or Blu Ray's are not allowed over component for piracy reasons

Howard Alan Treesong · « **Reply #44 on:** January 18, 2008, 05:40:33 PM »

$50 for HDMI and audio at the same time! Microsoft!!

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Author Topic: My new 46 inch HDTV is here, should I upgrade my 360 to HDMI? (Read 4069 times)