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Originally Posted by Allanon

Great info here but I've just a few questions as I'm about to pre-order a 360 but am getting slightly paranoid.

If I get the £280 system, will I need to buy some kind of adaptor so that the cables will work with my TV? Currently with my xbox, the red yellow and white cables plug into the side of my TV but from the picture I've seen on play.com, it seems the package comes with 6 cables

Also if I don't want to keep buying AA batteries I'll need to buy a play and charge kit right? £12.99 isn't bad for a rechargable battery and cable but just checking

thanks.

The £280 kit includes cables to connect to scart and HD tv ( if your lucky enough to have one ) and also a six way normal cable for your normal tv.

1. What resolutions does the Xbox 360 support?

The Xbox 360 supports all worldwide variations (NTSC, PAL) of composite video, all component video resolutions (480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i) and VGA resolutions (from VGA 640x480 at 50 Hz and 60 Hz, passing through 1024x768 at 50 and 60 Hz, to 1920x1080 at both 50 and 60 Hz)


2. Do I need a HDTV capable TV to play Xbox 360?

No, you don’t need a HDTV capable or a HDTV compatible TV to play the Xbox 360.


3. Will the Xbox 360 work on a regular analog TV?

Yes, the Xbox 360 will work fine on a traditional analog televisions with 4:3 aspect ratio.


4. I live in Europe. Will the Xbox 360 support SCART and PAL resolutions?

Yes, the Xbox 360 will support SCART, Euro connector, and also PAL resolutions.


5. What audio and video connections does the Xbox 360 have?

The Xbox 360 has a proprietary A/V connector like the Xbox and a cable adapts this signal to a standard A/V format such as composite, component, S-video, VGA/stereo, and surround sound.


6. What video connections will the Xbox 360 support right out of the box?

The Xbox 360 will support composite and component video out of the box in North America. The Xbox 360 Core system only supports composite video right out the box while the Xbox 360 Premium edition includes the Component HDAV Cable that has both component and composite video cables in addition to stereo and optical surround sound audio.

Xbox 360 VGA HD AV Cable:


1. What is the price of the Xbox 360 VGA HD AV Cable?

The Xbox 360 VGA HD AV Cable costs $39.99 in the U.S., €24.99 in continental Europe and £19.99 in the UK.


2. Can I use the Xbox 360 VGA HD AV Cable with a PC monitor?

Yes, you can use the Xbox 360 VGA HD AV Cable with your PC monitor, whether this is a CRT (tube) or a LCD type monitor.


3. When using the VGA cable, if I have a LCD monitor, how can I hook it up with white and red audio? I have only two small speakers.

The Xbox 360 VGA cable is not just an only-video cable. In fact, it comes with two audio options; standard red and white connectors for stereo audio and also with an optical audio cable for those with surround sound equipment.


4. My HDTV has in addition to component video connectors a VGA input, can I use the Xbox 360 VGA HD AV Cable?

Yes, you can use the Xbox 360 VGA HD AV Cable in any display that has a D-SUB 15 VGA input.
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with regard to the controller.

I am disappointed about the Xbox 360 wireless controller with the AA battery pack. I don't want to pay more for AA batteries. Is there any way that I can rechargeable or like a laptop rechargeable battery?

Yes, you can charge Xbox 360 wireless controllers in many ways. One way is to connect the Xbox 360 wireless controller to the Xbox 360 video game system using the Play & Charge kit, which connects to either one of the two USB ports found in the front of the console, or the ports found on the back. Of course, you’ll need rechargeable AA batteries.

It has been also rumored that Microsoft will sell some charge accessories for you to charge the Xbox 360 wireless controllers.

hope that helps