If this takes the component out and converts it to HDMI, then this isn't really worth it...
If this takes the VGA out and converts it to HDMI, then it is worth it (if your TV doesn't have VGA in)
For those who don't know: the VGA output of the XBOX 360 is way, Way, WAY better quality than component out... if you haven't seen it on VGA, you have not seen it's full graphic potential
Not true. I have tried both on a 50inch Sharp Aquos 1080P set and there isn't a difference. The difference is that most Tvs can't except 1080p over Component and therefore it comes in as 1080i or 720p. But if your TV does support 1080p over component then it looks the same.
I agree - I have seen a BIG difference on both my Samsung 50" DLP (720p) and my Epson 1080 projector. VGA is much sharper and more defined than component. I have read comparisons online that show that VGA is extremely close to HDMI from an Elite, in fact the difference indistinguishable to most.
I know some of you disagree that there's a difference, and I can only assume that's because your displays, for whatever reason, has much better component processors or something. For me it was an obvious difference, and I would suggest anyone who has a VGA input on their display to give it a try.
This MadCatz adapter, IMO, has to be a VGA to HDMI converter or something. I just don't think the plug on the back of a standard 360 outputs a digital signal. I would definitely wait for some image quality reviews before buying this thing.
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If this takes the component out and converts it to HDMI, then this isn't really worth it...
If this takes the VGA out and converts it to HDMI, then it is worth it (if your TV doesn't have VGA in)
For those who don't know: the VGA output of the XBOX 360 is way, Way, WAY better quality than component out... if you haven't seen it on VGA, you have not seen it's full graphic potential
Too bad it doesn't support 16:10 aspect ratio.
Not true. I have tried both on a 50inch Sharp Aquos 1080P set and there isn't a difference. The difference is that most Tvs can't except 1080p over Component and therefore it comes in as 1080i or 720p. But if your TV does support 1080p over component then it looks the same.
I agree - I have seen a BIG difference on both my Samsung 50" DLP (720p) and my Epson 1080 projector. VGA is much sharper and more defined than component. I have read comparisons online that show that VGA is extremely close to HDMI from an Elite, in fact the difference indistinguishable to most.
I know some of you disagree that there's a difference, and I can only assume that's because your displays, for whatever reason, has much better component processors or something. For me it was an obvious difference, and I would suggest anyone who has a VGA input on their display to give it a try.
This MadCatz adapter, IMO, has to be a VGA to HDMI converter or something. I just don't think the plug on the back of a standard 360 outputs a digital signal. I would definitely wait for some image quality reviews before buying this thing.