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Microsoft High Definition AV Pack

Xbox - MPN: K0300007

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Description: The Xbox High Definition AV Pack connects the console to most TVs with interlaced component video inputs including high definition ready TVs that support 480i and either 480p, 720p or 1080i component video signals. Look for HDTV support on Xbox game packages. Movie playback ... read more

The Xbox High Definition AV Pack connects the console to most TVs with interlaced component video inputs including high definition ready TVs that support 480i and either 480p, 720p or 1080i component video signals. Look for HDTV support on Xbox game packages. Movie playback is in 480i only.This pack also supports digital or surround sound audio receivers. Sound system with Dolby Digital decoding and a fiber optic cable required to enable Dolby Digital sound. Sound system with Dolby Pro Logic decoding required to enable Dolby Surround sound. (Additional cables and sound systems sold separately.) High definition ready television required to enable high definition features. minimize

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RustyDragon from CA

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This cable is a must for anyone who has an HD-read ...

Strengths:

Outstanding picture. Digital optical audio output gives you some of the best sound you'll ever get out of a game console. Enables you to play HD-compatible games in all their glory. Inexpensive.

Weaknesses:

DVD playback in 480i only makes me a sad puppy. Cables are rather thick and difficult to manage around some entertainment centers.

Posted Mar 15, 2005 - This cable is a must for anyone who has an HD-ready TV and an Xbox. The Monster Cable Gamelink Component cables are only slightly better, cost twice as much as these MS HD cables and on most HDTVs you probably won't even notice a difference. Optical digital audio is outstanding if you have an A/V receiver or TV that supports such input. My only real gripes are that DVDs can only be played back in 480i (Standard Definition) and the cables are a bit thick and seem rather stiff when you try to thread them around your TV stand.

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bauerpower from CA

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Must have for all HDTV owners

Strengths:

High def picture, 5.1 dolby digital, cheap and high quality

Weaknesses:

480i only for movie playback

Posted Jan 24, 2006 - This is a must have for all HD owners. It will display games in 480p/720p/1080i as long as the game supports it. A few games that can display above 720p are Soul Calibur 2, Amped 2 and The Warriors. The cables are very cheap and very high quality for the price. You must pick these up if you want to play Xbox games in progressive scan and in high definition.

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Anthracite

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Improves the Video and Audio Quality Tremendously

Strengths:

Better video than S-video and VGA Optical sound

Weaknesses:

Price Discontinued Need to buy seperate optical cable

Posted Jan 22, 2008 - I was lucky to find a brand new high definition AV pack for the regular Xbox. After putting it in, I could see the difference in video and audio. I think the quality only goes up to 480p. The sound definitely improved and I could hear 5.1 . I highly recommend this product, but it may be hard to find one since it has been discontinued.

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donkeykonger... from TX

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User has 2 Weeks of experience with this product

XBOX in HDTV

Strengths:

Price, Easy to install, Games look great in 720 & 1080

Weaknesses:

None

Posted Jan 12, 2006 - I am an avid gamer and when I received a HDTV for Christmas, I had to get this adapter for my XBOX. Out of the box it connects to your XBOX and TV easily without any problems. You will have to configure your XBOX settings. I only own a few games, which are displayed, on 720 and higher but they look great! These cables were only $20 and made by Microsoft. It is better than other expensive alternatives for HD.

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sabin23 from CA

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If you have a HDTV then you owe it to yourself to ...

Strengths:

Superior picture quality, comparable to the Monster cable set but at the fraction of the price.

Weaknesses:

Doesn't come with optical cable for digital sound.

Posted Jul 1, 2005 - If you have a HDTV then you owe it to yourself to get a set of these cables. The difference between component and s-video is like night and day. It's like seeing your games for first time ever. The quality of the picture is so much sharper and everything seems to just pop out of the screen. I didn't really notice any difference between the output of these cables compared to the ones Monster produces. I think the vast majority of gamers out there are better off buying the Microsoft cables because they're just as good and are about a third of what the Monster cables cost. With the money you save, you can buy a game that can take advantage of your 720p output (like MVP Baseball 2005). The only gripe is that these cables don't come with an optical cable for digital sound. You'll have to shell out another $20 or so if you want to have your games pumped through your Dolby Digital 5.1 setup. These cables are a great value.

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