Loso Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 I have a Samsung 720p HDTV and I am looking to buy a 360. At 720p will i see any difference in quality using the component cable supplied with the 360 or buy a HDMI cable? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1048711-hdmi-or-component-cable-for-720p/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wakers Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 The colours will be a bit different. They should be a bit more vivid on the HDMI cable. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1048711-hdmi-or-component-cable-for-720p/#findComment-594558355 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackhearted Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 "Component cable supplied"? I though they only pack in a cheap composite cable with the 360. I know mine had that. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1048711-hdmi-or-component-cable-for-720p/#findComment-594558357 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ambroos Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 Get HDMI, you'll notice the difference. Just don't get an expensive cable, the cheapest you can get off eBay or anywhere else will always do. compl3x, Jose_49, Glassed Silver and 1 other 4 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1048711-hdmi-or-component-cable-for-720p/#findComment-594558367 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+jamesyfx Subscriber² Posted January 2, 2012 Subscriber² Share Posted January 2, 2012 "Component cable supplied"? I though they only pack in a cheap composite cable with the 360. I know mine had that. With mine I got a cable which was component, composite, and twin phono for audio. A right messy cable that was. :p Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1048711-hdmi-or-component-cable-for-720p/#findComment-594558373 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phemo Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 "Component cable supplied"? I though they only pack in a cheap composite cable with the 360. I know mine had that. Older Xbox 360s (up until late 2009 I think it was) used to come with a cable which provided both component and composite outputs. So indeed, a new console won't come with a component cable anyway so it'll work out cheaper and more sensible to just buy an HDMI cable and be done with it. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1048711-hdmi-or-component-cable-for-720p/#findComment-594558375 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger H. Veteran Posted January 2, 2012 Veteran Share Posted January 2, 2012 Got mine hooked up playing some Gears of War 2 now (i know i know, late! Trying to catch up) and definitely got HDMI. For 720p it's not the difference will be huge anyways but as others already said, the new systems only come with component. My TV has VGA also so i could have used that but HDMI is so cheap, why not? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1048711-hdmi-or-component-cable-for-720p/#findComment-594558577 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint0 Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 My elite came with an HDMI cable, this was some time ago though. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1048711-hdmi-or-component-cable-for-720p/#findComment-594566213 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gotenks98 Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 It should come with the hdmi cables now at least on the elite models. Also as the others have said do not pay more than $10 for a hdmi cable, doing so is crazy. No cable is going to give you better signal quality. With HDMI its either on or off there is no in between. Otherwise they will try to sell you crap like this http://www.bestbuy.com/site/AudioQuest+-+Chocolate+65.6'+HDMI+Cable+-+Platinum+White/9892794.p?id=1218202121644&skuId=9892794&st=hdmi&cp=1&lp=1 A $5 cable is just as good. The only thing I would say to check for is the version of hdmi, make sure its the latest version, I know the ps3 is kind of funny like that on hdmi if you ever go with 1080p. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1048711-hdmi-or-component-cable-for-720p/#findComment-594611013 Share on other sites More sharing options...
spike21 Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 Better prices,reasonable shipping. http://www.monoprice.com/products/subdepartment.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10240 Supra Boy 1 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1048711-hdmi-or-component-cable-for-720p/#findComment-594611049 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayepecks Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 HDMI gives you much more depth. I'd get an HDMI cable if I were you, personally. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1048711-hdmi-or-component-cable-for-720p/#findComment-594611055 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger H. Veteran Posted January 26, 2012 Veteran Share Posted January 26, 2012 I bought my 6ft cable from Newegg for $7 - not that I didn't know about monoprice but just had some credit there I wanted to use up. I'd definitely get monoprice cables though over any "Diamond HDMI" cable at BestBuy costing $999! LOL Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1048711-hdmi-or-component-cable-for-720p/#findComment-594611059 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glassed Silver Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 Get HDMI, you'll notice the difference. Just don't get an expensive cable, the cheapest you can get off eBay or anywhere else will always do. This, unless you need a long one (more than 3 feet / meters... Don't remember which it was) No need to invest in cables that cost a fortune though! :D Really, short & cheap cables will (pretty much) ALWAYS be fine. Glassed Silver:mac Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1048711-hdmi-or-component-cable-for-720p/#findComment-594611093 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Argote Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 If you already have the component cable that should be more than fine. If you're buying then get an HDMI cable. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1048711-hdmi-or-component-cable-for-720p/#findComment-594611171 Share on other sites More sharing options...
shakey Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/38731070/ns/technology_and_science-tech_and_gadgets/t/buyer-beware-misleading-hdmi-cable-labels-suggest-needless-upgrades/#.TyGTpoEZq5s Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1048711-hdmi-or-component-cable-for-720p/#findComment-594611179 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedon Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 Get HDMI, no question. Monoprice cables are the way to go. You can get them for $2-$3 each. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1048711-hdmi-or-component-cable-for-720p/#findComment-594611203 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razorwing Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 Yeah, get HDMI. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1048711-hdmi-or-component-cable-for-720p/#findComment-594611213 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra Boy Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 Better prices,reasonable shipping. http://www.monoprice...102&cp_id=10240 This. I get all my cables, wiring accessories from Monoprice. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1048711-hdmi-or-component-cable-for-720p/#findComment-594611215 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aergan Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 HDMI, digital. Component, analogue. Unless you have high power devices around your TV or devices with poor EMI shielding, you'll probably notice very little difference between the two though on the Xbox 360 component cable. Grab a cheap HDMI cable after if you aren't happy with the picture quality. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1048711-hdmi-or-component-cable-for-720p/#findComment-594611255 Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniel_rh Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 HDMI, not only because of the quality but you only have to use one cable and not three using component for audio and video Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1048711-hdmi-or-component-cable-for-720p/#findComment-594611265 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dead_Monkey Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 Unless your display features "deep color" you won't likely notice a difference between component and HDMI. I'd say that your audio setup is a bigger question. If you use an external receiver that doesn't have HDMI input/switching, you'll have to find a way to get your optical to it if you use HDMI (this can involve some difficulty with the 360). Same consideration if you game with "5.1" headphones. If you just run it to your TV, you'll have stereo analog with your component (most don't have optical in on component), or you can use HDMI and probably get some sort of fake surround effect. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1048711-hdmi-or-component-cable-for-720p/#findComment-594611269 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedon Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 The difference between component and HDMI was extremely noticeable for us. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1048711-hdmi-or-component-cable-for-720p/#findComment-594611275 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wakers Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 You'd have to have a really poor colour output from your TV not to notice the difference. Either that or you're playing a near greyscale game (Hello, Gears of War!). Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1048711-hdmi-or-component-cable-for-720p/#findComment-594611287 Share on other sites More sharing options...
xpablo Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 AudioQuest has a line of "High Speed" HDMI cables; its packaging states that it "delivers 100 percent of the data required for 120Hz, 240Hz, 600Hz displays." It costs up to a whopping $229.99 for its 6-1/2-foot Carbon model (sold online from Bestbuy.com). The BB website states "High speed 1080p/120Hz/4K" ? there are no 4K consumer video signals. With claims like these, I think I just may get into the HDMI cable business, buy HDMI cables in bulk from Monoprice and repackage them with silly claims as listed above. maybe Supersonic Speed, Quad Primary Color, Compatible with new 4D technology, with Extreme HighSpeed Ethernet Technology, Carbon Silica anti magnetic shielding. 6' cable for only $99.99, 10' for $149.99 . and still be cheaper priced than Monster Cable :woot: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1048711-hdmi-or-component-cable-for-720p/#findComment-594611307 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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