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I'm thinking of connecting my X-Box, which has the option of component, s-video and composite output via a special connector cable.
However, my TV has only 1 set of component inputs which is already connected to my DVD.
The only inputs on my TV available are SCART inputs.
The question I have is whether it's worthwhile for me to get a set of cables with component cables on one end and SCART on the other. Will I lose the benefits of having a complete component cable solution?
The same query goes for S-Video?

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Re: Component output - T. Buns 17:50:50 01/17/03 (0)
The difference between Composite and S-Video on the X-Box is huge - huge. Component lets you realize 480p 720p and 1080i if your TV can handle it, again a big improvement. I think you can buy a X-Box to SCART cable from lik-sang.com, but I think it is S-Video quality. Your best bet is to swap cables every time you want to watch a DVD.
Don't get lazy and start using the Xtreme-Box to play DVD's.
Peace, Tim
Re: Component output - John C. - Aussie 14:59:31 01/15/03 (0)
Can you switch the input into your TV between SCART and composite? If not, the simplest thing is to plug and unplug your composite inputs or get an external switch box for it.
You can get either S-video or composite into the TV via the SCART. A post below gives you a link to a cable site at
http://www.svideo.com/proscart12.html
I am unfamiliar with the X-box so have no idea of the quality of the video output but doubt the bother of s-video would give you much benefit. Your TV might not accept s-video via the SCART anyway. Check in the TV manual. In your position I would not bother with s-video.
John

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