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fungusman
04-03-2009, 10:56 PM
I was wondering a few questions.

Can I utilize any sort of better picture setting if I plug it into an HD tv? There does not seem to be HDMI cables for it.

Also, what internet capabilities do I have to play with ? Mine isn't modded. I figure XBOX live isn't worth buying at this point in time, but can I do anything else ? Network it with my computer ? It would be nice to grab the mp3s I ripped , back up my saved games, etc.

Mine isn't modded btw ;)
Dudebro
04-03-2009, 11:29 PM
I don't know much about the old Xbox, when I had it I just played it offline on a normal TV. I'd suggest spending 200-300$ and just get a new one.
Winnebagel
04-04-2009, 12:29 AM
I have an original Xbox and the 360, and I have to say both are great systems. I have found that some of my original Xbox games don't play on the 360, so I think it's worth having both.

As far as HDMI, I don't think Xbox does this, but I think some games can go up to 720P is component cables are used.
CatalystiCam
04-05-2009, 11:56 AM
I'm lucky to get half an hour on my xbox original without it freezing nowadays.
Winnebagel
04-05-2009, 01:01 PM
Is it really old? My original Xbox is starting to crash once in awhile now, but it's about 8 years old I think. I am going to probably try to replace mine soon. I see used ones at Gamestop for about $49.99 USD.
CatalystiCam
04-05-2009, 03:49 PM
mine is a 04 model, But I'm pretty sure my old dog pissed on it a few years back, lol. still sucks though.
Winnebagel
04-05-2009, 05:13 PM
Wow! The dog should have gotten achievement points for that!
CatalystiCam
04-05-2009, 05:30 PM
No my dad gave him away this year, He had too many seizures that made him mentally retarded, I fell bad though, He used to be a good dog.

this was him:
sezthemank
04-05-2009, 05:34 PM
he's lucky he didn't get electrocuted
CatalystiCam
04-05-2009, 05:47 PM
It wasn't plugged in.

I like my dog now though.
Winnebagel
04-05-2009, 11:31 PM
That's sad about your old dog, but I'm glad the new one is working out.
jim5cents
04-06-2009, 04:16 PM
If you get HD AV pack, you can connect your original xbox to an hd tv. once you do that you need to go into your system settings and set the correct video controls for your xbox, make sure it is set for 480, 720, or 1080

the hd av packs are selling for about 15 bucks on ebay.
fungusman
04-11-2009, 12:20 PM
If you get HD AV pack, you can connect your original xbox to an hd tv. once you do that you need to go into your system settings and set the correct video controls for your xbox, make sure it is set for 480, 720, or 1080

the hd av packs are selling for about 15 bucks on ebay.

Excellent thanks !
Winnebagel
04-11-2009, 03:49 PM
If you get HD AV pack, you can connect your original xbox to an hd tv. once you do that you need to go into your system settings and set the correct video controls for your xbox, make sure it is set for 480, 720, or 1080

the hd av packs are selling for about 15 bucks on ebay.

Yeah, that is good news. I will have to pick-up one for my Xbox too.

Thanks Jim!