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New device adds HDMI to 1st generation Xbox 360s

A video showcasing how to install a retail device that adds HDMI functionality to 1st generation Xbox 360s.

SuperSaiyan46032d ago

Its missing the option called 'REFERENCE LEVELS' which you can ONLY get on HDMI enabled Xbox 360's, the HDMI 360's have a digital upscaler called HANA.

Its very important to have the reference levels option because you could have a washed out look like VGA usually has, what this option does is give you 3 options to increase the colours and look:

Standard
Intermediate
Expanded

Expanded is the best option for the best colours.

ThaGeNeCySt6031d ago

Those options can also be used with the VGA cables... I still think this is a foolish item though

ReBurn6032d ago

Good or not, it still looks like it works. Not that I would ever use it.

Bloodmask6032d ago (Edited 6032d ago )

for people who have bought HDTVs that are HDMI compatible and have older 1st generation 360s. Now they won't have to purchase another 360 to use the HDMI input.

socomnick6032d ago

Don't need this I'm getting 1080p through my component cables. Samsungs tvs = best hdtv's

bym051d6032d ago

People with Pioneer Elites or Diamond Series Mitsubishis would probably disagree.

Mikey_Gee6031d ago (Edited 6031d ago )

61" and it is AWSOME.

Component and VGA accepts 1080p.

Many TV's will only allow it over the HDMI port do to HDCP restriction.

Don't know what HDCP is ?? It is THE MAN trying to limit what the electonics we buy can/can not do.

HDCP - HIGH-BANDWIDTH DIGITAL CONTENT PROTECTION

http://tv.about.com/od/hdtv...

As for the Pioneer Elite ... nice tv..... and WAY MORE expensive.

bym051d6031d ago

Never said it wasn't more expensive. Just responding to his idea the Samsungs are the best. There's better, maybe it's just too expensive.

Mikey_Gee6031d ago (Edited 6031d ago )

Regardless if Sammy is the best or not, the Samsung 1080p DLP's are fantastic TV's. Everybody has a personal take on what set is best so to declair one or the other THE BEST is kind of pointless.

I had a 58" Panny Plasma but returned it after seeing Image Retention after short time gaming. NOT burn in, image retention (even after the 200 hour break in I did on it) but even the image retention was enough to make me NOT enjoy it. So back it went ..

AngryTypingGuy6031d ago

Yeah I was very happy to see that my new Samsung LCD accepts 1080P with the component cables. It looks sweet!

Bleem3606031d ago

Samsung LCD's are the best HD sets around (especially the LE32R41 series). Trust me, I shopped around for about 6 months and tried out at least 20 different sets before deciding.

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Owner360-PS36032d ago (Edited 6032d ago )

Thats not gonna do it, you can get 1080i w/o that jerry-rig. Yes it makes it hook up through hdmi but your not getting the most out of hdmi like this. Thats no different than getting a converter that lets you hook up component cables to a regular rf jack that most motel crap tv's have.I had to use one once since it didnt have any inputs for my 360 and the picture looked nothing as it did on a component based tv.If you want real hdmi,get a 360 with hdmi on the board.

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10 Weirdest Video Games of All Time

Plenty of unforgettable games have completely messed up their players throughout the years, all the way back from the PS1 days to the dark recesses of the modern internet.

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JonTheGod23h ago

Why are the Katamari games not on the list??

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It's A Crime That There's No Sleeping Dogs 2 Yet

Huzaifah from eXputer: "Sleeping Dogs from the early 2010s is one of the best open-world games out there but in dire need of a resurgence."

LG_Fox_Brazil4d ago

I agree, I consider the first one a cult classic already

isarai3d ago

You say "yet" as if it's even possible anymore. United Front Games is gone, along with anyone that made this game what it is

CrimsonWing693d ago

That’s what happens when games sell poorly. And I’ve seen people wonder why people cry when a game sells badly… this is your answer.

solideagle3d ago

Majority of the time it's true but if a company/publisher is big (in terms of money), they can take a hit or 2. e.g. I am not worried about Rebirth sales as Square will make Remake 3 anyway but if FF 17 doesn't sell then Square might need to look for alternative. <-- my humble opinion

Abnor_Mal3d ago

Doesn’t Microsoft own the IP now since they acquired Activision?

DaReapa3d ago

No. Square Enix owns the IP.

Abnor_Mal3d ago

Oh okay, Activision owned True Crime, but when that didn’t sell as intended it was canceled. Six months later Square Enix bought the rights and changed the title to Sleeping Dogs.*

*As per Wikipedia

boing13d ago (Edited 3d ago )

Sleeping Dogs was a sleeper hit back then. It was fantastic. It actually still is. Would love a sequel to this, or at least a revive of True Crime series.

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Lord of the Rings: Battle for Middle-earth II - PC Wore it Better

Lord of the Rings: Battle for Middle-earth II was an intriguing and unique RTS title, that sadly suffered in its console port.

dadavis19923d ago

Was just thinking about this game and wishing I had a way to revisit it. The way EA scrubs these titles from existence once their licensing runs out is horrid.

Michiel19893d ago

there is a client made by modders and it also works online.

kevco333d ago

Indeed. The game can still be played online on PC.

Xbox 360 players, though? Bang outta luck.