HMDI / DVI / VGA / component question - SV650.org

03-08-12, 07:01 PM

okay so i am going to be getting a Xbox tomor with component output.

my desktop screens have HDMI / DVI / VGA

all i want to do is get the picture on the screen as i can use optical output from xbox for sound. i dont want to spend £20+ on a converter (power).

am i correct in saying:

component ===> HDMI
analog ======> digital
(not possible by cheap wire)

component ===> DVI
analog ======> digital
(not possible by cheap wire)

component ===> VGA
analog ======> analog
(only solution)

or can i use my DVI input on my screen? any help with be aprecatied.

DarrenSV650S · 03-08-12, 07:06 PM

I'm sure you know, but you can use HDMI and optical at the same time. Or if you don't want sound on the tv you can use an HDMI to DVI cable

03-08-12, 07:54 PM

the xbox doesnt have HDMI...........

03-08-12, 08:15 PM

You can get a VGA cable for the Xbox and run HD resolutions on your desktop monitor. I did it for a while when my tv broke. Check Maplins, game etc.. For a VGA cable or eBay will be cheaper if your in no rush. If you get one that has a optical output you can use that too for sound.

DarrenSV650S · 03-08-12, 10:10 PM

Wait you're getting an old, second hand, crappy, overheating xbox??...... why lol

04-08-12, 09:33 AM

because its £15 and i broke mine. and thanks hopper managed to order a compent to VGA from amazon for £2 so hopefully that will work

04-08-12, 07:46 PM

No probs, glad I could help

hope it works.

03-08-12, 07:01 PM	#1
kiggles Guest Posts: n/a	HMDI / DVI / VGA / component question okay so i am going to be getting a Xbox tomor with component output. my desktop screens have HDMI / DVI / VGA all i want to do is get the picture on the screen as i can use optical output from xbox for sound. i dont want to spend £20+ on a converter (power). am i correct in saying: component ===> HDMI analog ======> digital (not possible by cheap wire) component ===> DVI analog ======> digital (not possible by cheap wire) component ===> VGA analog ======> analog (only solution) or can i use my DVI input on my screen? any help with be aprecatied.

03-08-12, 07:06 PM	#2
DarrenSV650S Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Dundee Posts: 4,414	Re: HMDI / DVI / VGA / component question I'm sure you know, but you can use HDMI and optical at the same time. Or if you don't want sound on the tv you can use an HDMI to DVI cable

03-08-12, 07:54 PM	#3
kiggles Guest Posts: n/a	Re: HMDI / DVI / VGA / component question the xbox doesnt have HDMI...........

03-08-12, 10:10 PM	#5
DarrenSV650S Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Dundee Posts: 4,414	Re: HMDI / DVI / VGA / component question Wait you're getting an old, second hand, crappy, overheating xbox??...... why lol

04-08-12, 09:33 AM	#6
kiggles Guest Posts: n/a	Re: HMDI / DVI / VGA / component question because its £15 and i broke mine. and thanks hopper managed to order a compent to VGA from amazon for £2 so hopefully that will work

03-08-12, 08:15 PM	#4
hopper650 Guest Posts: n/a	You can get a VGA cable for the Xbox and run HD resolutions on your desktop monitor. I did it for a while when my tv broke. Check Maplins, game etc.. For a VGA cable or eBay will be cheaper if your in no rush. If you get one that has a optical output you can use that too for sound.

04-08-12, 07:46 PM	#7
hopper650 Guest Posts: n/a	No probs, glad I could help hope it works.

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