Which cable for HD?

**Russ** · 12-12-2010, 22:16

I've got the older Xbox (the one without wifi built-in), if I want to connect it to a HD tv which cables do I need?

Peter_ · 12-12-2010, 22:19

If it has an HDMI socket then just get the correct length of cable required, that is how my daughters is connected.

**Matt D** · 12-12-2010, 22:53

Yup, just an HDMI cable if it has an HDMI port.

If not, then a Component video cable (Red, Green, & Blue RCA phonos) or a VGA cable.

Component is preferred by some due to the colours, VGA is preferred by others due to the sharpness. Before I had an HDMI enabled 360, I used VGA. Looked better to me, and the colours have long since ceased to be an issue with VGA as they updated the dashboard ages ago to add "Reference Levels" (use "Expanded" for VGA).

Only issue with VGA is that it won't work for 50Hz only games... although there are very few of those around now, mainly just a few original Xbox games IIRC.

Depending in which version 360 you have, and when you purchased it, you may already have an HDMI cable or a Component cable with it.

However, if you're unlucky, you may well only have a bog standard Composite video cable (Yellow RCA phono) plus a SCART adapter. Composite is the worst possible connection method.

**Russ** · 13-12-2010, 06:28

OK cheers both - yes it has a HDMI socket so that'll be the way to go.

Peter_ · 13-12-2010, 06:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by Russ

OK cheers both - yes it has a HDMI socket so that'll be the way to go.

Nice one as you will get the better picture.

D_Skids · 13-12-2010, 15:30

Dont go spending loads of money on one either as there is no need just make sure it looks well made

£5 - £10 max is more than enough