Xbox360 High-Definition Videos
26 May 2005, 05:43 PM
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Xbox360 High-Definition Videos
Thought this deserved a thread of its own !!
Microsoft released some trailers of Xbox 360 games in the Windows Media High Definition Video (WMV HD) format.No more shacky footage from E3 videos, these are coming directly from the source, in full HD ... and available directly from Microsoft.
There are videos of: Call of Duty 2, Condemned, Dead Rising, Demonik, EA Compilation E3 2005, Final Fantasy XI, Frame City Killer, Full Auto, Ghost Recon 3, Kameo, Madden NFL 2006, NBA 2K6, NHL 2K6, Quake 4, Saint's Row, TestDrive Unlimted and The Darkness.
You can download these trailer from microsoft.com.
Please note that these files are large and will require a powerful PC to play smoothly.
27 May 2005, 11:10 AM
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What's the deal with HD playback via a PC? I've just got a (cruddy) XP laptop but I'd be curious to playback a short Hi-Def movie as my external monitor supports 780P / 1080i. Is it possible to do this (even sluggishly) from a fairly low end laptop.. 1.4GB, 512MB RAM, boggo 1024x768 graphics card?
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27 May 2005, 12:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Iain Young
Actaully, I was a bit underwhelmed by them. I was hoping for something a little more impressive 
OMG looks fecking awesome
So smooth
I personally can't wait
27 May 2005, 01:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Hanley
Did you watch the Ghost Recon 3 trailer??
OMG looks fecking awesome
So smooth
I personally can't wait
OMG looks fecking awesome
So smooth
I personally can't wait
27 May 2005, 01:51 PM
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Andy,
These are Hi-Def modes that are generally available on progressive scan compatiable sets (most decent Plasma and LCD TV's). The difference is unbelievable compared to normal RGB on a TV and is getting the ouput comparable to a PC with ramped up resolution (obviously dependant on Hi-Def mode).
Iain,
Dont forget this is 1st generation software and considering the graphics technology used is stated to be 2 or 3 times more powerful than current available PC technology (dont forget these manufacturers hold stuff back a number of advancements in hand for launching), I would suspect that things will only get better. Couple this with the fact that the XBOX 360 will be a damn site cheaper as a complete unit then the current top of the crop graphics CARDS
are at present..... seems something to get pretty excited about to me!
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Shaun.
These are Hi-Def modes that are generally available on progressive scan compatiable sets (most decent Plasma and LCD TV's). The difference is unbelievable compared to normal RGB on a TV and is getting the ouput comparable to a PC with ramped up resolution (obviously dependant on Hi-Def mode).
Iain,
Dont forget this is 1st generation software and considering the graphics technology used is stated to be 2 or 3 times more powerful than current available PC technology (dont forget these manufacturers hold stuff back a number of advancements in hand for launching), I would suspect that things will only get better. Couple this with the fact that the XBOX 360 will be a damn site cheaper as a complete unit then the current top of the crop graphics CARDS
are at present..... seems something to get pretty excited about to me! Regards,
Shaun.
27 May 2005, 02:07 PM
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Originally Posted by webmaster
Dont forget this is 1st generation software and considering the graphics technology used is stated to be 2 or 3 times more powerful than current available PC technology (dont forget these manufacturers hold stuff back a number of advancements in hand for launching),
I would suspect that things will only get better. Couple this with the fact that the XBOX 360 will be a damn site cheaper as a complete unit then the current top of the crop graphics CARDS are at present..... seems something to get pretty excited about to me!
are at present..... seems something to get pretty excited about to me!
27 May 2005, 02:07 PM
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Originally Posted by webmaster
Andy,
These are Hi-Def modes that are generally available on progressive scan compatiable sets (most decent Plasma and LCD TV's). The difference is unbelievable compared to normal RGB on a TV and is getting the ouput comparable to a PC with ramped up resolution (obviously dependant on Hi-Def mode).
These are Hi-Def modes that are generally available on progressive scan compatiable sets (most decent Plasma and LCD TV's). The difference is unbelievable compared to normal RGB on a TV and is getting the ouput comparable to a PC with ramped up resolution (obviously dependant on Hi-Def mode).
I assume then , that your plasmas doesnt need to be HiDef ready, just proggessive scan compatible ?
27 May 2005, 02:10 PM
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Actually I seem to remember that Microsoft said the new xbox would work on any tv, (they're not forcing people to buy a new set). It's just you'll only get the benefits of hd on an appropriately equipped tv.
27 May 2005, 03:51 PM
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I'm afraid I'm just a techie junky and will get the X-Box 360 and the Playstation 3.
Why bother arguing - just get them both!!!
Just a thought but if you look at the current crop of games for the X-Box compared to the games that were available when the console was first released that should tell you good things are coming!!
As much as I don't really like to sing the praises of Microsoft I think the fact they came into the game console market can only be a huge benfit to US!!!
Why bother arguing - just get them both!!!
Just a thought but if you look at the current crop of games for the X-Box compared to the games that were available when the console was first released that should tell you good things are coming!!
As much as I don't really like to sing the praises of Microsoft I think the fact they came into the game console market can only be a huge benfit to US!!!
27 May 2005, 06:36 PM
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Andy,
I think (and I am no techno phob on this thing, so could be completely wrong) that these are one of the same tbh. Progressive scan is a form of hi-def in itself, but most sets that accept progressive scan also allow 1080i (but not all do from what I believe), with the formats of hi-def being 480p, 480i, 720p & 1080i (again from what I believe as 720p & 1080i being of "true" hi-def).
To further confuse the issue, most progressive scan set's will accept this type of input by the fast becoming standard that of which is component inputs (3 phonos, blue, red & green), but there is also the hi-def standard input which is HDMI (I think it is that). As far as I am aware these are the same, with perhaps the HDMI input being digital and the component being analogue......... of course I may be totally wrong so dont take that as gospel (just off the top of my head from what I understand and not double checked this).
Hanley,
You and me both and I couldnt agree more!
Iain,
After looking at the demo's from the link above, I must admit I am quite excited at what these next gen machines will achieve. PC owners have been getting the better graphics (and I appreciate this is not the be all and end all) their own way for far to long now, and the fact that a singular cheap console can now compete with what a PC is capable of is a major step imho.
Things can only get better!
Regards,
Shaun.
I think (and I am no techno phob on this thing, so could be completely wrong) that these are one of the same tbh. Progressive scan is a form of hi-def in itself, but most sets that accept progressive scan also allow 1080i (but not all do from what I believe), with the formats of hi-def being 480p, 480i, 720p & 1080i (again from what I believe as 720p & 1080i being of "true" hi-def).
To further confuse the issue, most progressive scan set's will accept this type of input by the fast becoming standard that of which is component inputs (3 phonos, blue, red & green), but there is also the hi-def standard input which is HDMI (I think it is that). As far as I am aware these are the same, with perhaps the HDMI input being digital and the component being analogue......... of course I may be totally wrong so dont take that as gospel (just off the top of my head from what I understand and not double checked this).
Hanley,
You and me both and I couldnt agree more!
Iain,
After looking at the demo's from the link above, I must admit I am quite excited at what these next gen machines will achieve. PC owners have been getting the better graphics (and I appreciate this is not the be all and end all) their own way for far to long now, and the fact that a singular cheap console can now compete with what a PC is capable of is a major step imho.
Things can only get better!
Regards,
Shaun.
28 May 2005, 12:59 AM
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Originally Posted by webmaster
Andy,
I think (and I am no techno phob on this thing, so could be completely wrong) that these are one of the same tbh. Progressive scan is a form of hi-def in itself, but most sets that accept progressive scan also allow 1080i (but not all do from what I believe), with the formats of hi-def being 480p, 480i, 720p & 1080i (again from what I believe as 720p & 1080i being of "true" hi-def).
To further confuse the issue, most progressive scan set's will accept this type of input by the fast becoming standard that of which is component inputs (3 phonos, blue, red & green), but there is also the hi-def standard input which is HDMI (I think it is that). As far as I am aware these are the same, with perhaps the HDMI input being digital and the component being analogue......... of course I may be totally wrong so dont take that as gospel (just off the top of my head from what I understand and not double checked this).
I think (and I am no techno phob on this thing, so could be completely wrong) that these are one of the same tbh. Progressive scan is a form of hi-def in itself, but most sets that accept progressive scan also allow 1080i (but not all do from what I believe), with the formats of hi-def being 480p, 480i, 720p & 1080i (again from what I believe as 720p & 1080i being of "true" hi-def).
To further confuse the issue, most progressive scan set's will accept this type of input by the fast becoming standard that of which is component inputs (3 phonos, blue, red & green), but there is also the hi-def standard input which is HDMI (I think it is that). As far as I am aware these are the same, with perhaps the HDMI input being digital and the component being analogue......... of course I may be totally wrong so dont take that as gospel (just off the top of my head from what I understand and not double checked this).
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28 May 2005, 08:23 AM
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Andy,
If it helps..... the 2 sets I have bought over the past 9 months are both component progressive scan capable and do already accept all input modes described above (via component). My understanding is that my bum is covered regarding Hi-Def (which has been proven since my modded XBOX will display varying levels of these Hi-Def modes without a problem).
Regards,
Shaun.
If it helps..... the 2 sets I have bought over the past 9 months are both component progressive scan capable and do already accept all input modes described above (via component). My understanding is that my bum is covered regarding Hi-Def (which has been proven since my modded XBOX will display varying levels of these Hi-Def modes without a problem).
Regards,
Shaun.
29 May 2005, 01:46 AM
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Originally Posted by webmaster
Andy,
If it helps..... the 2 sets I have bought over the past 9 months are both component progressive scan capable and do already accept all input modes described above (via component). My understanding is that my bum is covered regarding Hi-Def (which has been proven since my modded XBOX will display varying levels of these Hi-Def modes without a problem).
Regards,
Shaun.
If it helps..... the 2 sets I have bought over the past 9 months are both component progressive scan capable and do already accept all input modes described above (via component). My understanding is that my bum is covered regarding Hi-Def (which has been proven since my modded XBOX will display varying levels of these Hi-Def modes without a problem).
Regards,
Shaun.
Ill whip in me modded xbox to the store and ill let them hook it up so i can check .
Ta dude
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