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[is this name taken too?]

I've got a Sony Bravia XBR and am currently using a component connection through a powered Audio Authority automatic HD switchbox. In order to make room for a new console (Wii if you care) I am contemplating switching my 360 over to a VGA connection. I don't need to do this as I still have a extra set of component inputs on my TV.
 
My question is: Will I see any difference in picture quality going with VGA over component?

The signal loss through the switchbox is VERY minimal, I've compared it with and without.

I currently use the 720p setting.

This post has been edited by is this name taken too?: Nov 21 2006, 06:10 PM

[is this name taken too?]

anybody? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif)

[grim_d]

i do beleive the only advantage to VGA is 1080p output. HOWEVER, using VGA will allow dvd upscaling (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) which alone is why ive just bought one.

P.S your sig is HILARIOUS, but so very against the size restrictions. max is 450x140

This post has been edited by grim_d: Nov 21 2006, 08:52 PM

[is this name taken too?]

that was my assumption as well.

thanks, i hope given the context they'll let it stay.

[grim_d]

QUOTE(is this name taken too? @ Nov 21 2006, 07:52 PM)

thanks, i hope given the context they'll let it stay.

they won't. Remove it or they will, and probably will result in a strike on your account.

[is this name taken too?]

damn, it's like that around here huh? i have not posted in quite a while because of childish drama, i guess rules needed to be laid down.

it's 275 x 392

i wonder if i can scale it down correctly.......

[zombie4rave]

I've tried both VGA and component on my 1080P Samsung DLP.  Its one of the few out there that accepts 1080P on all of its HD inputs.  From what I understand, VGA on the 360 outputs video signal levels instead of PC levels.  If the input on your tv expects PC levels it might not look so great.  That's the case with mine.  VGA looks washed out on my set with less detail and more grain.  Component at 1080P looks great.  My advise is to try both and see what looks best to you.

[is this name taken too?]

Good info. I know Sony made a big stink about my set being able to be used as a computer monitor, so it would stand to reason it should expect PC input, but then again.......

Component looks outstanding, maybe I'll just leave it.

[VinnySem]

I'm using the VGA with my Samsung 50" DLP @ 720p. Picture looks goddamn amazing, to me it looked better than component. I did need to calibrate the brightness, contrast, sharpness, etc with Avia first, though.

[zombie4rave]

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I'm using the VGA with my Samsung 50" DLP @ 720p. Picture looks goddamn amazing, to me it looked better than component. I did need to calibrate the brightness, contrast, sharpness, etc with Avia first, though.

Yeah, I know some people love it.  I guess it just depends on the person/tv.  I WANTED to love it, but it really looks bad in comparison.  When using VGA on my tv, I can only adjust contrast and brightness.  Everything else is disabled.  I can never seem to find a setting that looks good.  If i switch back to component the color is more vivid and I get full control back.

[Zapin]

Remember the 1080p output advantage of VGA over component is ONLY for playing DVDs (since MS is not allowed to upscale DVDs over component).  HD-DVDs and games should still be 1080p over component (depending on TV capabilities and 360 settings).

[far2gud]

I have a core 360 and would really like to buy a VGA cable for DVD upscaling. The lcd I am going to buy does not do 1:1 pixel mapping which results in a skewed image when you connect a laptop of pc to it. Does the 360 do all the pixel mapping fine or should I choose a different lcd tv.

Also if the tv has only one phono socket will I need an adaptor for the back to plug the 2 xbox audio cables into when using the vga cable?

This post has been edited by far2gud: Nov 23 2006, 03:50 PM

[Methadon]

I recently added a VGA port to my 360. Prior to the addition, it stayed connected to my 27" (I think; might be 32") Konika (Best Buy brand, I believe) TV. I had it connected with the component cable and it looked quite nice. After adding the VGA port, I broke my 19" widescreen monitor out of storage (ProView; I believe it was manufactured at our local LG plant), and the resulting images made me keep it connected to it. Sure, I have a smaller screen, but the output difference was amazing IMO. I have the highest res setting, and the color output seems more noticable (ie: in splinter cell I can see more of what's going on at a distance). Perhaps it really depends on what you already had it connected to and what you're contemplating moving it to that's the underlying point, but this was my experience with it. Best advice is to try both, and see which you'd rether play your games on.

[is this name taken too?]

Ok, I bought the Microsoft VGA cable and hooked everything up. I can honestly say there is a marked improvement over component cables. I'm noticing little details I never had before, especially in games like Oblivion and Gears of War.
All in all, I feel that VGA is the way to go it your TV accepts it.

QUOTE(far2gud @ Nov 23 2006, 09:49 AM)

I have a core 360 and would really like to buy a VGA cable for DVD upscaling. The lcd I am going to buy does not do 1:1 pixel mapping which results in a skewed image when you connect a laptop of pc to it. Does the 360 do all the pixel mapping fine or should I choose a different lcd tv.

Also if the tv has only one phono socket will I need an adaptor for the back to plug the 2 xbox audio cables into when using the vga cable?

the microsoft cable comes with a phono adapter.

[ExiledTaru]

agreed, use VGA on mine ikkle LCD (compaired to the 42"s and 50"s) and is very impressive, and yeh the MS one comes with the connector for the audio... which i didnt realise and purchased one seperately, oh well, spares always useful