The Secret HDMI Pact

TeamXbox approached a Microsoft representative to ask where the HDMI port was, or if they plan to release an HDMI Xbox 360 AV cable when the external HD-DVD drive launches. His response was:

"If Sony is not using HDMI to play Blu-ray Disc movies, neither are we."

[Marriot VP]

this means I won't have to buy a HDMI cable for HD movies. And even sony said the HDMI difference is negligible unless your on a 40+ size screen. Even then it's a miniscule difference.

So if HDCP is in 2010 we won't have to worry about being screwed by sony's 500$ sku with no HDMI. Also means xbox 360 owners don't have to buy a HDMI in a few years. Good news for everybody.

[Bill Nye]

Oh, 360 doesn't have HDMI? Who would've thought...?

[Marriot VP]

come on, what are you gonna pick apart the obvious in a desperate attempt to discredit me. You've followed my posts for the last few times and it's getting annoying. If you have something reputable to say, your more than welcome to.

Before this article we were told that HDCP was gonna be needed in 2-3 years and have to have HDMI. Which would create problems with the 360 and 500$ ps3. Now I guess hollywood postponed this and good thing too.

[BLow]

And who is watching who. Maybe now people will stop complaining about Sony's base model. All the M$ fanboys will still have something to say of course but it is from teamxbox. If Sony doesn't have one......."classic".

[zypher]

yeah. lately everyone and their mom likes to slam Sony for some of the stupid stuff they've said. lets see how many people have anything to say about this.

[pRo loGic II]

That's good news, that will shut up the Sony fanboys.

[BLow]

Um... i think it's the other way around

[Bill Nye]

Perhaps he's referring to how people pointed out how 360 didn't have HDMI either.

[zypher]

not trying to imply that either of you are fanboys, but ALL fanboys need to shut up! this coming from a TRUE gamer, who just happens to PREFER Sony's systems.

[pRo loGic II]

I have a 360 and like games, in the gaming industry that makes me a gamer plus thats the true meaning; "Gamer" (one who plays games), poker, Uno, Vids, ect. I don't know what a true gamer is or means, nor do i care.

[REDMOND BOYZZ]

You're getting getting jumped in here. #3.3 is is a hardcore gamer, that, eats, sleeps, and lives for games. "True Gamer" is Nerd-anese for Hardcore gamer.lol

[ACE]

zypher i'm also a gamer and dont like the look of the sony bull $hit again so do what you want lol fool....

like i said sony fanboys are like gold fish they have a 6 second memmory so they keep forgetting how often they get fuked up the rear end by sony lol

[BLow]

And perhaps I'm referring to how people pointed out how the PS3 base model doesn't have one.

[BLow]

I have a 360. Thanks

[slugg]

IT's just another example of Sony's overblown hype about the PS3. "The true HD era won't begin until the release of the PS3 and its HDMI supported 1080p resolution." So- expensive version, one HDMI port now (not the two they promised) cheap version PS3 = no HDMI port BECAUSE YOU DONT NEED ONE FOR "TRUE" HD VIDEO PLAYBACK! In other words, Microsoft was right and Sony is caught lying to consumers, again!

[TheMART]

EVEN WORSE!

Now you'll pay for an expensive BetaBluRay player just for getting that next gen HD content on disc. Which you can't display at all...

So you'll pay a lot for that drive that doesn't come to use. Furthermore, fysical media will be gone in a few years because with those broadband connections EVERYTHING will be streamed and downloaded! Games, video, HD content. Just like marketplace is already functioning in a small way

Go and read the following article. It just explains real good that 1080p is a no no. You'll be cured really soon

http://editorials.teamxbox....

[BLow]

Maybe you need to go back and read the article a little more carefully. The PS3 will be able to output at full resolution. Read the part under hdmi pact. If that's the case what's the point for M$ to release an hd-dvd add on if the movies aren't high def.

[andy capps]

Yeah you might want to read the article. It doesn't help your cause any to say the least. The PS3 will still be able to output at it's highest resolution, 1080p, without having HDMI connections, and the Xbox 360 will be able to output at it's full resolution, 780p or 1080i, without an HDMI connection. That's good news for everyone, I don't see why people have to pounce on every article that comes out and spin it their way. THIS IS GOOD FOR GAMERS, PERIOD.

That being said, I'm still getting the $600 PS3 because I plan on using an HDMI connection in the future and would rather have a larger hard drive and all that.

[ACE]

like i said sony fanboys are like gold fish they have a 6 second memmory so they keep forgetting how often they get fuked up the rear end by sony lol

[FamoAmo]

Does anyone even own a 1080p tv. 99% of new ps3 owners won't even have a tv that is capable of 1080p!! Like I said before 1080p is like5-10 years ahead of its time!

[andy capps]

I don't think anyone has TV's now that can accept 1080p inputs, unless you spend over $5000, but it's something called planning ahead. Or you could just use a PC monitor and get an adapter to convert it to VGA and then you'd have 1080p gaming. Not hard at all really. But yeah, HDTV's are finally starting to get into the 1080p market and will probably get huge in the next few years. For me it's like if you're buying a new graphics card for your PC, and you know that there's this new graphics card that is so much better than the others and offers more options that will be more accepted 1-2 years down the line, or you can get a card that is good but doesn't have as many options but is the "standard" at the present time and costs $100 less. I would buy the one that will offer me more value in the longer run.

[FamoAmo]

Whats the point of buying the 1080p now when nothing is out for it and you pay 5k$? 5 years from now when stuff actually supports it more and the prices will be hella lower. I guess 1080p does nothing for me until it is accepted more and technology can match it!! So I was pretty much saying the 1080p in the ps3 is no doubt cool but its ahead of its time and I won't buy no 1080p tv for a ps3!! my 720p and 1080i work we'll especially b/c both my lcd's are LG!!

[TMoney]

So most people don't have tv's that are capable of providing true 1080p resolution.

Ok. And if most analysts are correct, true high def tv's won't hit U.S. households in any signficant way for at least five years. OK.

So, the $600 PS3 will come with HDMI and true 1080p support.

OK. And in five or six years, we will all be buying the next gen of next gen consoles.

If HDMI is a selling point for gamers with 60" HD TV's providing 1080p rez, the PS3 is a great deal. For the rest of us..(aside from the larger hard drive), the PS3 will be offer a totally useless HDMI port for $200 extra?

I guess money does grow on trees.

[ACE]

you can get a external hard drive and it will work with the 360 i have a 250gb hard drive working with it no probs lol so whats the big deal with bigger hard drive on ps3 etc i dont understand when you can just expand on the 360 hadr ne way lol

[FULLMETAL]

my tv supports 1080p its a dlp samsung 50inch

and i am still using the org cables

what cables will do my 360 and tv justice?