bit-tech Shopping: Microsoft XBOX 360 HDMI AV Cable

Rating: 6

Time with product: 1 Month

Strengths: - Enables superb, HD picture quality and crystal clear multi-channel decoding audio.- Includes AV adaptor for users without an HDMI-capable receiver.

Weaknesses: - Nothing unique or special about the HDMI cable.-High price tag for those who do not need the AV Adaptor.

Summary: I became interested in this product after I purchased a new HDMI-capable receiver for my home theater. Based on the assumption that Microsoft had most likely built some kind of proprietary barrier into the XBOX 360 that would prevent use of standar HDMI cables, I quickly decided to purchase the XBOX 360 HDMI Cable. When I began reconnecting my system using HDMI cables, I quickly realized there was nothing special about the XBOX 360 HDMI cable and that I could saved myself $20 by using a less expensive cable. Regardless, the picture quality is great and if you do not have a HDMI-capable receiver, you'll need the AV adaptor to push the XBOX sound through your home theater system. Bottom line ... depending on your home theater setup, this may or may not be the right product for you.

Rating: 10

Time with product: 3 Days

Strengths: Fantastic video resolution, better than s-video or composite a/v. The audio is definately better when plugging into a surround sound system. Long cable, six foot.

Weaknesses: A little pricey, but definately worth the pricetag.

Summary: I bought this cable because I have a Sony 50" LCD Projection TV, and it's HDMI port is recommended over s-video and composite for the best picture. I am totally satisfied with this product and would definitely recommend it to anyone who wants the best video and audio output from their Xbox 360 with HDMI port.