Xbox 360 Hd-Dvd VGA & Sony HDTV
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Xbox 360 Hd-Dvd VGA & Sony HDTV
At 1080p through VGA... cannot set it to that resolution :-( I can go a couple down but it is no longer full screen and I can't stretch it out. Anyone have the same problems trying to get 1080p through VGA on a sony Hdtv??? I also have to pro 360, so no hdmi :-(
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Yep. I've got 2 Sony SXRD TVs, one with 1080p. Both of their VGA inputs only accept a maximum resolution of 720 (?). I don't believe there's a way to stretch the picture, but even still, it's not worth hooking it up to 1080p anyway. It really, really sucks but I love these TVs enough to overlook that. I don't know if it's every Sony HDTV or what, but it is a terrible issue with some.
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The VGA should let you go up to 1080p with the 360... but it will not let you :-( you can stretch the image in other input modes via component or hdmi
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Originally Posted by Natedogg
Yeah... So do you watch the hd-dvds at 1080i?? I was thinking about just keeping my 360 at 720p...
But for the 1080p TV, I actually upgraded my 360 to an elite so I could use the 1080p through HDMI. I only paid 30-40 bucks to upgrade, but even still, the 360s manufactured after July are being shipped with HDMI outputs anyway.
If it makes you feel any better (and I know it probably won't), I can't honestly notice the difference between both my HD-DVD player and the PS3 displayed at their highest settings on the 1080i TV vs. the 1080p TV.
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Originally Posted by Natedogg
Where did you do that upgrade for that much? I'd be willing to do that.. lol
I should have said it's not a regular deal and I did have to use a bunch of credit, but I thought it was worth the upgrade instead of a couple new games.
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I have the same TV, the 60 inch sxrd and had the same problem. I used to run the hd-dvd thru components. I then upgraded to the Elite when it came out to use the 1080p/hdmi and the upscaling since the ps3 didnt do it back then. Now I feel like I paid a bunch of $ for a black 360 since they come with HDMI now, the PS3 upscales now and I can't see a difference between the 1080i/p since the TV handles the scaling so well. Yea, I got a bigger hard drive, but I dont think I ever used up half of the original 20 giger.
Actually with 360s having HDMI what is the point of the elite?
Actually with 360s having HDMI what is the point of the elite?
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I have got to find a way to get the 360 to 1080p before transformers hits.I might just put the hd drive on ebay even though I just bought it and invest in a standalone
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I think your best bet would to be to get an Elite or new 360. Maybe if you "break it", Ms will send you one with HDMI as a replacement
From what it sounds like, Sony's VGA port only goes up to 720p (no 1080p at least). However, as maybe have said, you will not notice a difference really between 1080i/1080p. Why not just use components?
I have a Ps3 hooked up via HDMI and 360 hooked up via Component to my Sony 60A2020 and I don't really notice any difference between my Blu-Ray and HD-DVD movies.
From what it sounds like, Sony's VGA port only goes up to 720p (no 1080p at least). However, as maybe have said, you will not notice a difference really between 1080i/1080p. Why not just use components?
I have a Ps3 hooked up via HDMI and 360 hooked up via Component to my Sony 60A2020 and I don't really notice any difference between my Blu-Ray and HD-DVD movies.
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ok, I just wanted the best possible resolution and quality out of my tv and 360... But I'll switch back to component which what was originally on the 360. No biggie... I just know that when I watch Dish on 1080i I see blurriness out of really fast action stuff.. and was fearing the same for hd-dvd... ya know?