Wassalla Posted February 27, 2012 Report Share Posted February 27, 2012 I have a 720p hp projector that i always used for my computer but wanna try hooking up my xbox 360 to it. It has a composite video in and a hdmi video also. I looked at the hdmi to vga converter boxes but they only support 800x600 max resolution. Any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprkn_ranger Posted February 27, 2012 Report Share Posted February 27, 2012 Does the projector have a VGA in? If so, get the Xbox360 VGA cable, you can get them used at game stop for like 15 bucks and they work great! I used one for my homemade projector. And I I remember correctly, it the only true means of up converting the DVDs to hd. Quote Check out my build log! 4 Havocs in a blowthrough http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/187506-sprkn-rangers-blowthrough-build/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bass_stalker Posted February 27, 2012 Report Share Posted February 27, 2012 why not just use hdmi? or do you have an older arcade? Quote JEEP BUILD PROJECT ANTIBLING.2000 jeep Cherokee.HEADUNITAlpine Cda-9886SUBSTAGE1 acendent 18" audio mayhem motor with a TI basket and tantric parts1 prototype DAT hellfire 1000.1HIGHSStockELECTRICALdb link 0 gaugeKnuconceptz Kolossus 4 gauge1 xs power d3400 under hoodBig 3 upgradeold fourwheeler build The only way to delete your SMD account is for you crawl to steve meades door step on your knees and pleade for his forgiveness and acceptance to be released...He will either grant your wishes.....or choke you with a large piece of 0 gauge and electrocute you by hooking up a solid gold DC 12k at 0.000001 ohm and 10000 volts to your eye sockets and blow your head apart You guys act like you have never clogged a toilet and ran around the bathroom frantically hoping it don't overflow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wassalla Posted February 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2012 projector only has vga, s video, and composite video. I will look into the xbox vga cable, do they make those for the slims? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprkn_ranger Posted February 27, 2012 Report Share Posted February 27, 2012 Yea I used it with my old xbox360 and my new slim one too. Quote Check out my build log! 4 Havocs in a blowthrough http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/187506-sprkn-rangers-blowthrough-build/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprkn_ranger Posted February 27, 2012 Report Share Posted February 27, 2012 It's this one here, might get lucky at an actual store seein as it's out of stock online. http://m.gamestop.com/catalog/product/40681 Quote Check out my build log! 4 Havocs in a blowthrough http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/187506-sprkn-rangers-blowthrough-build/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarball Posted February 27, 2012 Report Share Posted February 27, 2012 Go with Composite. Just be sure to use quality cables. HDMI, being a standard, the cables within the particular standard will provide the same signal. The main benefit of HDMI is cable management and support for high quality sound (bitstream). Quote CURRENT SYSTEM: Alternator: Stock alt on mids/highs Isolated DC Power 270 SP - Charging @ 16.8v Batteries: (2) XS D1400s Power Cable: Double Runs of 1/0 KNU Kolossus Fleks Headunit: 80-PRS Sub Amp: DC 5.0k Subwoofers: 2 RE MT 15s /PSI dual .7ohm recones Subwoofer Enclosure: 9.1cubes @ 32hz - brutal. Mids & Highs Amp: CT125.4 Active Components: Mids RE XXX 6.5c Highs - 3 RE XXX tweeters per side(A pillar) Noise Control: Damplifier Pro all over the cab. Build Log If you do business with me please leave feedback here: FEEDBACK THREAD Highest Legal Score: 151.0 db Highest Musical 30 Second Average: 151.6 db Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprkn_ranger Posted February 27, 2012 Report Share Posted February 27, 2012 Go with Composite. Just be sure to use quality cables. HDMI, being a standard, the cables within the particular standard will provide the same signal. The main benefit of HDMI is cable management and support for high quality sound (bitstream). But he won't get HD if he uses composite but he will if he uses the VGA cable. Quote Check out my build log! 4 Havocs in a blowthrough http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/187506-sprkn-rangers-blowthrough-build/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wassalla Posted February 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2012 I was reading up on these a little right now and people say the cheap cables add a lot of ghosting in menus and some during action parts and also can not support 720p and up. I might just try the true microsoft one and see how it goes, Im gonna use it for netflix in my theatre and definately for some gaming, cant wait to go out and get one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprkn_ranger Posted February 27, 2012 Report Share Posted February 27, 2012 Yea don't get the cheap ones from eBay, get the actual Microsoft one. And I got true HD on my projector, it looked great at 120"! This shot was taken before I had done any tuning up to my projector (its a DIY projector so there was a lot of tuning to get it right) Quote Check out my build log! 4 Havocs in a blowthrough http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/187506-sprkn-rangers-blowthrough-build/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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