Xbox 360 HDMI Cable?

[Keebler Elf]

Is there a cheaper version I can buy?

http://www.futureshop.ca/en-CA/prod...spx?path=8de21606997b733b209b572a930c0c9cen02

Also, does an HDMI cable actually make a significant difference vs. the component cable that comes with the console?

I'm not entirely sure I was using HDMI with my previous console; the cable had a "HDTV" vs. "TV" selector on it and I had HDTV selected but the other end was plugged into the component ports on my HDTV. It worked, but was it HD? This second link shows the cable I was using:

http://www.futureshop.ca/en-CA/prod...spx?path=8f59a6202dd12586131484c4d3ab9bdben02

 

[basketcase]

Use any HDMI cable. Plenty of places to get cheap ones and repeated tests show that they are just as good as $150 cables like Monster.

Some examples http://www.canadacomputers.com/index.php?cPath=5_98_102

 

[Keebler Elf]

Use any HDMI cable. Plenty of places to get cheap ones and repeated tests show that they are just as good as $150 cables like Monster.

Some examples http://www.canadacomputers.com/index.php?cPath=5_98_102

You can't. The port on the Xbox isn't a generic HDMI port.

 

[b1icaj27]

You can't. The port on the Xbox isn't a generic HDMI port.

What model of xbox do you have? I have used cheap generic cables with my xbox elite with no issue for years.

To answer to OP's question regarding component - the only difference is having to run a separate audio cable. The picture quality is the same. HDMI and component both support 1080P. I would stick with component unless your TV requires HDMI. HDMI has handshake issues and can be flacky.

 

[Keebler Elf]

What model of xbox do you have? I have used cheap generic cables with my xbox elite with no issue for years.

To answer to OP's question regarding component - the only difference is having to run a separate audio cable. The picture quality is the same. HDMI and component both support 1080P. I would stick with component unless your TV requires HDMI. HDMI has handshake issues and can be flacky.

It's an Xbox white 8 GB from probably 4-5 years ago.

But your comment about component cable answers my question (and is better for me anyways because I don't have a free HDMI port and would have to rearrange things to get one). I have a separate digital cable for audio anyways.

 

[timster1983]

You can't. The port on the Xbox isn't a generic HDMI port.

actually that's untrue. i'm using an aftermarket HDMI and have has no issues whatsoever

 

[Keebler Elf]

actually that's untrue. i'm using an aftermarket HDMI and have has no issues whatsoever

Right you are! My bad. There's a regular HDMI port as well as the larger port for the component cables.

 

[Brookstone]

Bought 2 HDMI cables for my PS3 from amazon for $10, shipping included. There are few stores around that have it around $10-15 mark. Check the small indys. Saw xscargo selling for 7.99

 

[golfguy21]

Makes a difference if your TV is a decent one