Does anyone know where to buy good component cables for the Xbox? Preferably the MS ones or Gamelink monster cables (i heard they were also good). Thanks.
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I'm looking for them myself. They're bloody hard to get hold of - especially the Microsoft ones. The cheapest third party one is the generic one over at playasia though it doesn't support dolby digital cables (apparently a fine quality). Otherwise there's the joytech cable at importmadness: http://www.importmadness.co.uk/cgi-b...m_Number=31160
The monster cables are expensive but coming down in price atm.
I've already bought the monster cable myself, but given that you have to shell out for the dolby optical cable as well, I can't recommend it. If I'd known what I know now I would have bought the cheap-as-chips third party one.Last edited by egparadigm; 20-06-2006, 21:30. -
What do you mean about the optical cable? The monster cables don't support a standard optical cable then?Comment
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That is my understanding yes.Comment
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If you want I'll sell you my monster cable for ?15 GBP to cut my losses. If you still want it, of course. I've seen an optical cable for $15 USD, but I'm waiting to see if I can get my hands on it as the shop will only post to the USA.Last edited by egparadigm; 20-06-2006, 22:35.Comment
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The US site I was going to order my official HD cable from do ship to the UK after all. Only $18.98!
Presumably it's second hand and I have no idea what the postage is...Comment
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According to their website shipping (international) is $5.Comment
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Sorry to bump this thread, but I have found some other alternatives as well. I wondered wich is the best of these 3rd party component cables.
As discussed above, there is the Joytech one: http://play.com/Games/Xbox/GENBRW/3-...html#jump-tech
I also found one from 2-tech (site in German): http://www.2-tech.de/index.php?menu=2&l=uk&pid=97
and finally I found this unbranded one: http://www.consoleplus.co.uk/product...tical-av-cable
All 3 have component outputs, 2 analog audio outputs and a digital optical audio output. The joytech gives you the best value imo, since all leads are included. The unbranded one looks exactly like the official MS one, wonder if the black box is good for anything. The 2-tch one is just plain cheap, but doesnt have a digital optical cable included.
I wondered if anyone here has any experience with the cables mentioned above.Comment
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If you really get stuck you could always order a Vdigi Z3 component to VGA adaptor. It comes with an Xbox component cable with optical out for ?40 and works with most devices that can output component. I also use it with my QOOB GC. Video quality is superb.Comment
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Most of the Monster cables can be picked up here aswell:
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