XBOX 360 - Can you SEE the difference between HDMI and Component??

[puqdew]

I have a Samsung LN40A330:

http://www.samsung.com/us/consumer/t...il&tab=support

Is it worth getting a HDMI cable for?

 

[MDE]

Is there a difference between HDMI and composite? Absolutely. Component is comparable to HDMI though, so unless you need to free up the component input, I'd just stick to that. If you need an HDMI cable though, go to Monoprice.com or Amazon and get the cheapest cable that's long enough for your setup.

 

[puqdew]

HDMI and composite? Absolutely. Component however, is fine.

Sorry I think its component or whatever the 5 multicolored AV cables that come bundled with my 360 is called

 

[herkulease]

If you have to buy a new tv no its not worth it. But you already have a tv and I assume an xbox with hdmi. Then yeah go for. Less clutter and really 1 cable to deal with. Just don't buy monster cables or some expensive crap.

right now monoprice has a purple 6 ft hdmi cable for 1.97 + shipping. Buy the max of 4 and it'll be about 12 dollars or so for 4 of them. Might a bit more if you're in California.

 

[RedRooster]

Even for the price of a 5 dollar cable, the lessening of cables is worth the price at the very least.

 

[basslover1]

Even for the price of a 5 dollar cable, the lessening of cables is worth the price at the very least.

Maybe the lessening of jacks to plug in. The Xbox component cable is still just one cable, but you have 5 jacks to plug in, instead of 1. Not that big of a deal IMO.

OP:
The component and VGA cables (another option) can still do HD just like the HDMI on the 360 can. Though, unless you really have an urge to switch to HDMI, you aren't really missing out on anything compared to your other two options.

 

[Queasy]

I noticed a difference in videos moreso than games.

 

[zerocool84]

Most people can't tell a difference but there are many benefits to HDMI as you can't do 1080p over component and you can upscale DVD's over HDMI and can't over component.

 

[viivo]

I don't see any difference, but my TV did 1080p over component anyway. Still, very nice if you have a receiver with HDMI inputs.

 

[viivo]

Most people can't tell a difference but there are many benefits to HDMI as you can't do 1080p over component.

Yes you can. It depends on the television.

 

[zerocool84]

Yes you can. It depends on the television.

Well I know that but most people's television can't so that's why I said that. They didn't spec for it but only certain tv's work for but they are older tv's. Physically component can do 1080p but it's just not spec'd.

 

[Kabob]

I hooked my 360 up via Component when I had my Zephyr and HDMI now that I have a Jasper, personally I didn't notice any difference in the swap.

 

[MStele]

The difference is more apparent on newer televisions, because they are optimized for digital signals. I think its an individual thing to. Some people have better eyes than others. If you know what to look for, its pretty easy to tell whether your using a analog or digital connection.

 

[exar333]

No, but don't you need an HDMI to see HD video from the Xbox360 (HDCP compliant)? Most TVs manuafactured in the last 2-3 years don't support 1080P via component, so HDMI is generally easier to use to get the maximum resolution.

 

[dmw16]

I don't think I saw a big difference, but I didn't try a side-by-side comparison.

That said, I did like being able to run just one cable from my xbox to my receiver. That alone made it worth it for me. But I HATE wire mess.

 

[pennylane]

I found menu text was sharper when I switched from component to HDMI with a PS3 on a Sony 46" 60 Hz V series TV. I'd guess it's similar with xbox360.

 

[slag]

The difference is more apparent on newer televisions, because they are optimized for digital signals. I think its an individual thing to. Some people have better eyes than others. If you know what to look for, its pretty easy to tell whether your using a analog or digital connection.

When using component, I have bad overscan issues that aren't correctible. When using the hdmi input, its only 1 cable and no overscan at all. It just plain works!

 

[RagingBITCH]

When using component, I have bad overscan issues that aren't correctible. When using the hdmi input, its only 1 cable and no overscan at all. It just plain works!

Could be the TV. My old Samsung DLP 46" has issues with overscan on component. I got so fed up with it that I bought a VGA cable which was perfect. Moved the 360 to my bedroom on my new 40" LCD and it looks frickin awesome at 1080P. (via component, no overscan issues regardless of resolution I set it at)

 

[Q]

I see a difference on my Samsung 1080p. At first I didn't too much, but then once I put my components in on 1080p, the difference was amazing how much HDMI is smoother and clearer.

 

[BassBomb]

huge difference for hdmi and component on my NEC 20WMGX2 with a PS3, both running at 720p or 1080i

the difference is in that, hdmi -> dvi was treated like a computer monitor and therefore had no issues with color problems, banding, flickering that seemed to show up when using the analog component signal

 

[slightlyhuman]

i don't see a difference.