Microsoft released official component video solutions that are high quality, however they’re no longer made, so you can only find them used. More info in the video below and purchase yours here: The difference between this and a quality solution like the Chimeric isn’t huge, but on a large TV, you’ll probably notice the lack of any analog noise at all. The latest version (or original version with the latest firmware update) can upscale games to higher resolutions and since it’s a 100% digital mod, you won’t have any analog noise at all. If you can handle a complicated internal modification – Or, if the Xbox is one of you favorite consoles and you want the best possible signal output, check out the XboxHD+” An internal, digital-to-digital HDMI mod from the company MakeMHz. Unless there’s a specific brand that’s been tested with actual lag testing tools, it’s best to stay away from those options. These solutions are most likely using a scaler chip designed for TV signals that will add a significant amount of lag. WARNING: At this time, I recommend staying away from any cheap cable that offering “1080p scaling”, or in fact scaling of any kind. As long as you get the right ones, it won’t ruin the experience or add lag, however the difference is pretty big (check out the video above for comparisons): You can get cheaper cables that are similar in functionality, however there’s a pretty big difference in quality. It’s fairly priced, performs better than all the others we tested and integrates digital audio into HDMI: The best one we’ve tested so far is a solution from Chimeric Systems that’s designed specifically for the Xbox’s signals. They vary greatly in quality though, so make sure you’re careful with your choice: If your goal is to connect your original Xbox to any HDMI target, there’s a few choices available that are essentially a component video cable with an analog to digital converter built right in. Here’s a video that explains the basics, with a full written description below: As long as you use the correct cable, you can get excellent performance from basic plug-and-play solutions. The original Xbox only offered analog outputs, but can display high definition resolutions.
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