Xbox Monster Cable GameLink? 300 X S-Video A/V Cable $19.99 @ C.C

[ICR5]

Just picked up one of these Monster Cables tonigth for $19.99.. regular price of $44.99 just last weekend.. so this could be a nice little upgrade for those still using the OEM video cable.. YMMV so check to see if your local CC has em..
here is the linky from C.C

 

[Crucial]

GameLink? 300 uses advanced technologies like nitrogen gas to ensure the best S-Video signal possible

That explains alot.

 

[BladeWalker]

We're sorry. There are no stores within 100 miles of the ZIP code you entered that currently have this product.

 

[S13SilviaK]

It is a hot deal if you're looking for it.




I would just say save $20 and don't buy it, you won't see any improvement.

 

[arswihart]

These cables are worth the money if you appreciate good sound and video, the image is brighter and sharper

 

[Flair]

sounds like marketing hype to me... but to each his own

 

[virtuamike]

Originally posted by: arswihart
These cables are worth the money if you appreciate good sound and video, the image is brighter and sharper

Have you compared the Monster S-Video cable with another S-Video cable to verify it's the cable itself and not the connection that makes a difference?

 

[Samus]

the component out box (and AV out box for that matter) cost that much, and it includes fiber optic output and stuff.

 

[QueBert]

I can't speak on this exact cable. But, when I bought my Xbox I bought the Monster Xbox cable, it was 40 bucks. I noticed a very big difference, this was on a decent 36" TV. It was worth every penny. Monster makes some good products

 

[aircasper]

Originally posted by: QueBert
I can't speak on this exact cable. But, when I bought my Xbox I bought the Monster Xbox cable, it was 40 bucks. I noticed a very big difference, this was on a decent 36" TV. It was worth every penny. Monster makes some good products

you will notice a marked difference when upgrading from the xbox's included composite cables to s-video (or even better, component video) cables. however, i doubt that anyone could tell a difference between the microsoft branded s-video cables and the monster cables. theoretically the monster cables may have better shielding, but i think most people in most situations would not be able to see any practical difference in picture quality between the different brands.

 

[Armoth]

I got the component video Monster cable for the xbox and I couldn't believe the huge difference over the standard cable. I would agree that on a decent TV, an S-Video or component video cable upgrade is very worth it.

 

[AzNmAnJLH]

components are better

 

[jhansen]

Originally posted by: AzNmAnJLH
components are better

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