HDMI port coming to the Xbox 360?

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James Farley @ Jul 8th 2006 3:14PM

HDMI is OVERRATED!

Only real benefit it has over DVI is that it also can carry audio and video. However, anybody that has a decent HDTV that supports HDMI will likely have a decent sound system as well with at least 5.1; meaning the HDMI cable will be going to the receiver first(unless that person wants to hear crappy stero sound from his expensive TV). Meaning you will need a HDMI receiver and you won't really need the audio output to the TV once it goes to the receiver.

DVI can already do 1080p, and component can do 1080p as well (since they aren't implementing HDCP for half a decade at least). Problem is, these new 1.3spec HDMI cables are going to be incredibly expensive, current generics at Bestbuy/Circuit City are around a hundred dollars each, and if you pass through your receiver you will need as least two (decent cables from Monster are much more expensive).

I have a Phillips HDTV with HDMI(not 1080p), but if I were to buy a PS3 I would stick with the $500 version. I see no reason to get the $600 version or any benefit to the XB360 having HDMI as this point.

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