I just read on some sites that the Xbox 360 does not support HDMI or DVI connections?
Does this mean that it doesn’t support HDTV?
Apparently the HD-cable is a cable consisting of S-VHS and Component connectors.
As far as I know my HD-ready television will only accept HDTV signals over the DVI connector.
Doesn’t this automatically mean that the Xbox360 isn’t HD-capable at all?
I really can’t get my head around this.
Component connections are perfectly capable of HD (720 or 1080) transmission. I have difficulty believing your HD TV has no component HD support.
See here for some more info from one of MS’s xbox honchos:
So they don’t have an HDMI connector at launch, but may offer one later. And component works fine anyway.
Unfortunately this is the case on the whole new line of Philips flatscreens in Europe.
I guess I will end up having to buy the Xbox360 VGA-cable, a VGA-to-DVI-adapter and a DVI switchbox. :rolleyes:
Meaning it has no component connector at all, or that the component input doesn’t support high bandwidth signals (which I would be skeptical of, but what do I know)?
I agree, if there’s no component connector, you’re somewhat screwed, and would need to run at VGA rez (which still beats the heck out of 480i).
Hmm I wish I could read Netherlandish (kidding – what language is spoken there?) and could make more out of Philip’s spec sheet on one of their flat panels.
Dutch.
Under the connectivity section they mention DVI with HDCP, and that’s the only bit that sounds like it might be HD. Mind you, I don’t speak Dutch, so I could be missing something else less obvious…
Thanks. I just can’t tell if it has analog component input, or only composite, s-video, and DVI. If there’s any sort of component input you’re golden – the monitor will (I’m really really sure) handle HD rez through that interface.
The one that looks suspicious to me is this line:
“Extern 1 SCART : Audio L/R, CVBS in/uit, RGB”
According to my googling, “CVBS” is composite… but then why specify “RGB”? That makes it sound like component. 
Well, I assume it’s the same product as in the UK. If so, check out this spec page.
What it means is that you have three different sets of connectors which in turn have multiple WAYS to connect. Each of the three sets accept CVBS in. My new flat panel Sony is the same way. I think that explains:
In other words, don’t worry Scoundrel Swanswater, you’re good to go.
He is if “RGB” means “component analog”. I’m still unsure.
Apparently the only input option I have that supports HD is the DVI connector.
It should work on that though.
I just think it sucks that a new Hi-Def screen comes without Component connectors (and HDMI connectors wouldn’t be a bad idea either).
This means I have to invest at least another 400 USD.
More like $229.
One other thought – DVI does both analog AND digital. If your set implements DVI-A at high enough bandwidth, its possible that all you need is the right cable to go from component HD to DVI analog input.