RedM Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 Can the 360 premium be connected via a Scart cable to a TV? I can't find an answer on t'net and, more worryingly, I can't see a scart cable in the accessories section of any site I've looked at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra-lover Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 yes it can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted March 16, 2008 Author Share Posted March 16, 2008 Really? I take it they aren't pushing anything other than hi-def though. Any idea why I can't find scart leads for sale for it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra-lover Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 think i have one here you can have it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted March 16, 2008 Author Share Posted March 16, 2008 Cheers but I don't have a 360 yet! I'm thinking of getting one but then there's the whole HD-DVD vs Blu-Ray issue and I'm still not convinced about how reliable they are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra-lover Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 i have it in my hand as we speak ( THE SCART CONNECTOR THAT IS ) you should have the red white and yellow plugs that fit into it??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra-lover Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 Cheers but I don't have a 360 yet! I'm thinking of getting one but then there's the whole HD-DVD vs Blu-Ray issue and I'm still not convinced about how reliable they are. well i had 2 x-boxs the second was the elite and they both went wrong, i'll never have another one again, ps3 all the way as it has blu-ray as well cant go wrong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted March 16, 2008 Author Share Posted March 16, 2008 Sadly the 360 has some 'exclusives' that I'm interested in that won't be out on PS3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra-lover Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 Sadly the 360 has some 'exclusives' that I'm interested in that won't be out on PS3. i see, you have no option then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris2o2 Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 Yeah i have a spare scart lead if needed as well . Third 360 for me now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyRog Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 The 360 Premium doesn't connect through HDMI, it uses component, so you get an adapter with it that uses the same cable and allows it to plug into the scart. Just remember to make sure the switch on the lead ( at the 360 end ) is on TV not HD because it won't work otherwise. The picture quality won't be anywhere near as good though:(, so go and get a HD capaple monitor or TV, you will notice the difference:d Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 I've only just lost my 1st 360 after having it since launch but not to worry they sent me a new 1 with the new motherboard thing and cooler runnin ecu thingy mbob! Can't go wrong with it if you ask me, live jumps alover the psn, many exclusives that are MUCH better than ps3 offerings and you can download full movies in HD! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colsoop Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 Cheers but I don't have a 360 yet! I'm thinking of getting one but then there's the whole HD-DVD vs Blu-Ray issue and I'm still not convinced about how reliable they are. Hd dvd and blu ray has been decided the newer x box's are more reliable from my understading they use slightly less power than the older ones, so heat isn't such an issue. The newer xbox 360 premiums also have an HDMI slot but im pretty sure there is an adaptor with it too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted March 16, 2008 Author Share Posted March 16, 2008 The picture quality won't be anywhere near as good though:(, so go and get a HD capaple monitor or TV, you will notice the difference:d I've seen the difference and I don't think it's worth buying a new TV for. Hd dvd and blu ray has been decided I know. I meant that maybe Microsoft would do some sort of deal with Sony to included Blu-Ray in future versions of the 360. Then I thought 'why worry about it?'. When I want Blu-Ray I'll buy a dedicated player. Re: the Scart thing I'm assuming that I could connect it up directly to Component as my ageing CRT has had this for years. The only issue would be that the DVD player uses Component and I don't fancy having to keep swapping them over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 I've seen the difference and I don't think it's worth buying a new TV for. I know. I meant that maybe Microsoft would do some sort of deal with Sony to included Blu-Ray in future versions of the 360. Then I thought 'why worry about it?'. When I want Blu-Ray I'll buy a dedicated player. Re: the Scart thing I'm assuming that I could connect it up directly to Component as my ageing CRT has had this for years. The only issue would be that the DVD player uses Component and I don't fancy having to keep swapping them over. Then use the scart? I thought that's why you were originally asking? Mine came with the following: RGB, component(LRV), HDMI and scart, two cables and an adapter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted March 16, 2008 Author Share Posted March 16, 2008 Originally I couldn't see that the 360 came with (or even had a scart lead available). I've since learned that not only is it scart compatible but you can also use component input. This would be better than scart but would mean having to swap plugs around to watch dvds or play games. Unless of course I can find a multi-input component adaptor! Comprendez? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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