Consoles and HD - Club CDFreaks

*Mr. Belvedere* · 21-11-2007

So,

I got an Xbox 360 and a Nintendo Wii.

Both can do 720p, heck 360 can even do 1080p!

Both have no HDMI.

How to connect these consoles to a single HD-(ready)-TV and still have the sound going through my Dolby 5.1 surround set?

Do i need special cables, switching, extra special tv with lots of inputs?

*slayerking* · 21-11-2007

Hi Mr B.
I usually run my consoles through my theatre box. I just plug each console into the different ports on the back for things like a vcr. If you don't have all the different inputs on the back there is a switch box you can buy that has the A/V inputs like this

*Mr. Belvedere* · 21-11-2007

On my current PAL-60 setup i also use a scart-av-selector, because the tv only has scart in. But is there also a non-hdmi-but-still-720p kind of selector for this?

**Dee-27** · 21-11-2007

I'm not familiar with the xBox 360 or the wii. But for a proper HD connection you can use a DVI (HDCP compliant) or component RGB. I wouldn't think a standard composite video AV connection would have the bandwidth to cope.

*DiiZzY* · 22-11-2007

The Wii does not support 720p.
I'd say use component for Xbox 360 and SCART (since you live in Europe?) for Wii. Best would be component for both but I doubt your TV has two unless you live in the US. Xbox 360 supports optical (only way to get true 5.1 surround sound) and Wii only supports stereo (red and white RCA cables).
//Danne

*Mr. Belvedere* · 28-11-2007

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Originally Posted by DiiZzY

The Wii does not support 720p.

You are absolutely right. Wii has a max of 480p

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I'd say use component for Xbox 360 and SCART (since you live in Europe?) for Wii.

Seems Wii cannot use the maximal 480p in SCART, only in component.

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Best would be component for both but I doubt your TV has two

Current tv only has one scart.

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Xbox 360 supports optical (only way to get true 5.1 surround sound)

Got that working already

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and Wii only supports stereo (red and white RCA cables).

It also supports Dolby Pro Logic, but you're right on the cables. Also connected those to my surround system.

I guess i 720p tv should be more than sufficient then, if it has got two component connections.

21-11-2007	#1 (permalink)
Mr. Belvedere CDFreaks Resident Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Cthulhu Ninja Zombie Posts: 14,666	Consoles and HD <a href='http://adstats.cdfreaks.com/www/delivery/ck.php?n=a13febf7&cb=INSERT_RANDOM_NUMBER_HERE' target='_blank'><img src='http://adstats.cdfreaks.com/www/delivery/avw.php?zoneid=30&cb=INSERT_RANDOM_NUMBER_HERE&n=a13febf7' border='0' alt='' /></a> So, I got an Xbox 360 and a Nintendo Wii. Both can do 720p, heck 360 can even do 1080p! Both have no HDMI. How to connect these consoles to a single HD-(ready)-TV and still have the sound going through my Dolby 5.1 surround set? Do i need special cables, switching, extra special tv with lots of inputs? __________________ I might be evil. Want to make dvd movie backups? Take the 5-step or the 2-step process. Fun, fast and free!

21-11-2007	#2 (permalink)
slayerking CD Freaks Fartman Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Crypt of Kaos© Posts: 2,367	Re: Consoles and HD Hi Mr B. I usually run my consoles through my theatre box. I just plug each console into the different ports on the back for things like a vcr. If you don't have all the different inputs on the back there is a switch box you can buy that has the A/V inputs like this __________________ there's always a way! cd protections are illegal! what's that smell! join our team and help fight cancer Join Us! Here at cdfreaks "Space. . . It seems to go on and on forever. But then you get to the end and a gorilla starts throwing barrels at you." Do Not send me private messages about diablo mpq files I WILL NOT HELP YOU Chat Quotes [4:44pm] * @taHkroW dubs SK the best king of the world. Last edited by slayerking; 21-11-2007 at 13:20.

21-11-2007	#3 (permalink)
Mr. Belvedere CDFreaks Resident Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Cthulhu Ninja Zombie Posts: 14,666	Re: Consoles and HD On my current PAL-60 setup i also use a scart-av-selector, because the tv only has scart in. But is there also a non-hdmi-but-still-720p kind of selector for this? __________________ I might be evil. Want to make dvd movie backups? Take the 5-step or the 2-step process. Fun, fast and free!

21-11-2007	#4 (permalink)
Dee-27 Administrator and Reviewer Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Scotland, UK Posts: 8,405	Re: Consoles and HD I'm not familiar with the xBox 360 or the wii. But for a proper HD connection you can use a DVI (HDCP compliant) or component RGB. I wouldn't think a standard composite video AV connection would have the bandwidth to cope. __________________ My Review PC & Optical Drives We came to wreck everything and ruin your lives, God sent us To become a member of cdfreaks.com just click here to join The Forum Rules The NEC/Optiarc F.A.Q. Liggy & Dee's NEC/Optiarc Firmware Page

22-11-2007	#5 (permalink)
DiiZzY CDFreaks Resident Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Nordic Region, Sweden Posts: 2,804	Re: Consoles and HD The Wii does not support 720p. I'd say use component for Xbox 360 and SCART (since you live in Europe?) for Wii. Best would be component for both but I doubt your TV has two unless you live in the US. Xbox 360 supports optical (only way to get true 5.1 surround sound) and Wii only supports stereo (red and white RCA cables). //Danne

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