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Old 08-20-08, 12:56 PM
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XBOx 360 DVD Playback Quality

I remember hearing that it's terrible, but has it been improved at all over the years? I think that there is upconversion now, but what overall image accuracy beyond that?

Any firmware updates that have helped?

Also wondering, if a buy new XBox (any new one, like the arcade), can I buy an HDMI cable for it or would I need to only be using the HDMI system.
Old 08-20-08, 01:03 PM
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It was fine when it came out, it's still fine now. You gotta remember there was a lot of FUD around the console launches, there always is.

The issue some folks were having relate to the fact that it doesn't upscale unless you're on HDMI (which wasn't available in the past) or VGA (which isn't the most common output for TVs). This is actually true for pretty much all DVD Players and the PS3 as well.
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I use mine all the time, and it's great.
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Same here, works fine for me.
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Thanks guys!

I was wondering when you mean quality, are you guys referring to the simple "can play the dvds fine" or also can play the dvds and they look/sound great (from an image quality perspective) compared to good stand alone players (like an Oppo).
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I use it with component cables and this is my best quality dvd player image wise. The real bad part about it is that the 360 is a little loud
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is it wise to use your xbox as a dvd player? will it cause you to get that rrod by using it for games and playing movies? it would stay on for hours a day.
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I use my 360's HD-DVD player as my main DVD player. Don't wanna wear out the main system if I can help me. You can find the HD-DVD attachment for around 25-30 bucks at Fry's.
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i use the elite with hdmi cable rarely for dvds and its okay. Prefer using my ps3 by a landslide and also read that using the 360 to play dvds almost cuts the life in half (don't know how true it is but not willing to put it to the test).
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Originally Posted by CKMorpheus
I use my 360's HD-DVD player as my main DVD player. Don't wanna wear out the main system if I can help me. You can find the HD-DVD attachment for around 25-30 bucks at Fry's.
I do the same and the image quality is top notch.
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Unlike the PS3, the XBox360 also plays PAL format DVD. I'm pretty happy with it.
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Thanks guys, this was really insightful!
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it is a nice dvd player, however, the noise from mine drowns out quiet portions during movies.
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Originally Posted by Cedrock
i use the elite with hdmi cable rarely for dvds and its okay. Prefer using my ps3 by a landslide and also read that using the 360 to play dvds almost cuts the life in half (don't know how true it is but not willing to put it to the test).
That sounds like bullshit. Do me a favour and kill whomever told you that.
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The black levels are awful the regular dvd drive. Now the HD dvd add on is 1000% better.
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Originally Posted by kiett_2000
Unlike the PS3, the XBox360 also plays PAL format DVD. I'm pretty happy with it.
That's the first time I've heard that. Has anyone else tried this?
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Originally Posted by edstein
That's the first time I've heard that. Has anyone else tried this?
Just as long as the Disc is region free, then you can play it. I've tried it on several imported chinese DVDs which could not play on my PS3 because it was PAL format.
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