OVR FT WR
OVR FT WR

THE GOOD
Adds HDMI output to older Xbox 360s; full 1080p video output; no-hassle installation; includes 3-foot HDMI cable and optical audio cables.

THE BAD
HDMI only outputs stereo audio (optical hookup needed for surround); picture quality improvement is minimal; somewhat pricey; included cables are short.

THE BOTTOM LINE
The Mad Catz Xbox 360 HDMI Conversion Kit delivers exactly what it promises--but you should only get it if you're looking to reduce cable clutter.

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CNET Reader Reviews

  1. June 3, 2008 10:05
    Mediocre
    1.0/5
    Like a lot of sets that have hdmi inputs, they also have a pc input. I am using the vga cable for the 360 and it works great. A better and cheaper alternative to get 1080p.

    - monsterduc1000

  2. June 3, 2008 07:12

    3.0/5
    Audio through HDMI was a throw-in as I thought it'd be video only converted to HDMI. However, the bad side is that it runs the video so hot that I'd say the upper 10% of whites in any video signal is completely clipped. No amount of adjusting Brig...  read more »

    - ender21

  3. June 3, 2008 06:03
    Terrible
    0.5/5
    It's really useless because Blu-Ray seems to be taking over. The better movies aren't coming out on HD. And Xbox 360 doesn't support Blu-Ray also in the next batch if they decide to convert to Blu-Ray this still will not be need hopefully they will ...  read more »

    - Mr.HD


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