Things to do with an xtra Xbox360

[JonathonWally]

Hmm, my 360 is now coming up with error codes when I go to watch my videos via TVersity. Videos that worked yesterday. Please don't tell me that M$ intentionally broke it.

 

[gh4chiefs]

Is this after the update?

 

[JonathonWally]

Is this after the update?

Ya

False Alarm. I fixed it, it just wanted me to re-download the iPod software thing.

 

[gh4chiefs]

Well good. I asked the question because I had seen some (obviously BS) speculation about the update was going to cause some problems (specifically RROD). It was one of those things that I was pretty sure was pure BS, but I was kind of curious to see what happened. Sounds like it went well.

 

[Twilight]

Note that if you're using the VGA adapter to a monitor, you can now run 1680x1050 - however, the screen will be letterboxed, even on a monitor whose native resolution is 1680x1050

 

[JonathonWally]

Note that if you're using the VGA adapter to a monitor, you can now run 1680x1050 - however, the screen will be letterboxed, even on a monitor whose native resolution is 1680x1050

Just like you, I was waiting for this update for that. Now I can put it in my monitor like I've been wanting to do

 

[unimatrix7]

If an Xbox RRoDs and it gets repaired, what are the chances it RRoDs again? Because my old Xbox got repaired under the warranty and I want to sell it, but I don't want to sell someone a lemon.

There's always that risk when you sell a 360. Besides, even if you don't sell someone a lemon, Microsoft will

 

[Mistral]

Note that if you're using the VGA adapter to a monitor, you can now run 1680x1050 - however, the screen will be letterboxed, even on a monitor whose native resolution is 1680x1050

Just like you, I was waiting for this update for that. Now I can put it in my monitor like I've been wanting to do

Haven't been paying close enough attention-how do you hook the box to the computer?

 

[JonathonWally]

Note that if you're using the VGA adapter to a monitor, you can now run 1680x1050 - however, the screen will be letterboxed, even on a monitor whose native resolution is 1680x1050

Just like you, I was waiting for this update for that. Now I can put it in my monitor like I've been wanting to do

Haven't been paying close enough attention-how do you hook the box to the computer?

HDMI to DVI cable. And it's not through my computer, just to the monitor.

 

[Mistral]

Sorry, I mis-spoke. Monitor. HDMI plugs in where? the TV? or the XBOX?

 

[JonathonWally]

Sorry, I mis-spoke. Monitor. HDMI plugs in where? the TV? or the XBOX?

HDMI in the 360, DVI in my monitor.

 

[Twilight]

You can also get a component --> VGA adapter for the 360

 

[Mistral]

Sorry, I mis-spoke. Monitor. HDMI plugs in where? the TV? or the XBOX?

HDMI in the 360, DVI in my monitor.

Thank you. The DVI would be the trapezoid-shaped standard monitor plug, yes?

 

[JonathonWally]

Sorry, I mis-spoke. Monitor. HDMI plugs in where? the TV? or the XBOX?

HDMI in the 360, DVI in my monitor.

Thank you. The DVI would be the trapezoid-shaped standard monitor plug, yes?

Ya, the inside part is usually white. There are 3 kinds of DVI though, so you better check before you buy the cable.

 

[Twilight]

Sorry, I mis-spoke. Monitor. HDMI plugs in where? the TV? or the XBOX?

HDMI in the 360, DVI in my monitor.

Thank you. The DVI would be the trapezoid-shaped standard monitor plug, yes?

trapezoid? you're thinking of VGA

VGA
http://www.barrel-of-monkeys.com/graphics/prod/tvtuners/cmt345_files/dual_vga_cable.jpg

DVI
http://www.global-b2b-network.com/direct/dbimage/50270101/Dvi_Cable.jpg

^but yes, watch out ... there are 3 types of DVI and you can't interchange (DVI-D for example)

 

[gh4chiefs]

Well good. I asked the question because I had seen some (obviously BS) speculation about the update was going to cause some problems (specifically RROD). It was one of those things that I was pretty sure was pure BS, but I was kind of curious to see what happened. Sounds like it went well.

This is not really related to my quote, but it's related to RROD. A friend sent me this link to a video this morning and I thought it was too funny not to share. PLEASE NOTE: I'm NOT taking a shot at the 360, it's just a funny video.

http://xbox360.ign.com/dor/articles...60-video-feature/videos/broken360_111808.html