VGA vs Component VS HDMi

Hi all,

Ever since ive had my 360, ive used component, i heard that VGA gives out a better image quality then component, is it worth buying the VGA cord? I usually play in 720p but the slower paced games like forza2 demo i usually play in 1080i. Also, what improvments does HDMi bring?

thanks alot

i heard that they fixed the washed out colors for VGA now, so is it worth upgrading from component for better image quality?

VGA and HDMI are on par according to experts, with component bringing up the rear (though it's still very good). With VGA you get a better image quality, but slightly washed out colors. It's not really essential to buy the VGA cord, but if you have some change lying around, it's a good purchase.monco59

HDMI > DVI > VGA > Componentbudorz

Video wise, it goes like THIS:

HDMI=DVI  > VGA > Component

HDMI and DVI, both have the same digital video, the difference is that HDMI also has digital audio. 

[QUOTE="budorz"]HDMI > DVI > VGA > Componentgp19

Video wise, it goes like THIS:

HDMI=DVI > VGA > Component

HDMI and DVI, both have the same digital video, the difference is that HDMI also has digital audio.

you sir are correct, but DVI is also comes in a digital and analog variant. 

you sir are correct, but DVI is also comes in a digital and analog variant.

acekall

Yes, but the analog variants can't be used if you wanna use a HDMI to DVI cable... but fair enough 

any tech heads out there should know this like second nature

both VGA and HDMI are high definition BUT VGA is analouge and HDMI is digital thus HDMI gives you better image quality assuming obviously that you have a true HDtv

if you dont have the HDMI option then VGA is your next best opition and certainly not a bad one by anymeans

i have used both hook ups, vga and component, i have to say the vga looks better on my 42" Sonyguantsnap

VGA and HDMI will always look better than component.

It's the differences between HDMI and VGA that are slim. Really, really slim. Like, unless you've got eagle eyes, you'll barely notice a difference.

If you don't have an HDMI 360, or TV for that matter, VGA is the way to go.

I've been using VGA for my 360 for a long time, and it's always been a lot crisper than the component image, which is slightly foggy compared to VGA.

hdmi is better then all of them. it is good for TVs that have 1080p. i use component cables i don't think i need any other cables. i play on 1080i. iam2green

HDMI is just as good for ALL HD resolutions not just 1080

just thought id mention that :)

With VGA you get a better image quality, but slightly washed out colors.monco59

[QUOTE="guantsnap"]i have used both hook ups, vga and component, i have to say the vga looks better on my 42" SonyDredg11

VGA and HDMI will always look better than component.

It's the differences between HDMI and VGA that are slim. Really, really slim. Like, unless you've got eagle eyes, you'll barely notice a difference.

If you don't have an HDMI 360, or TV for that matter, VGA is the way to go.

I've been using VGA for my 360 for a long time, and it's always been a lot crisper than the component image, which is slightly foggy compared to VGA.

HDMI and VGA will not look too different unless the TV is huge. Even then ... it's not as extreme as a lot of people say if the TV is a good TV. HDMI will actually be better than VGA with a poorer HDTV that doesn't handle the analog to digital translation as well.

I'd definitely do HDMI if you have it, but it's not omg by any means for most cases.

Haha, GameSpot deleted my post because they don't want the truth out there I guess. I'm pissed off because I bought a HDMI cable and there is no difference from my VGA connection. Bah!

Huh, yeah. I was responding to it and it's gone. Odd. :)

The majority of people could look at the screen for a week and not spot any difference...Just like the majority of people couldn't spot the difference between an HD-DVD and a Blu-ray.....hell I know people who can't tell the difference between those and a regular DVD.

HDMI > DVI > VGA > Componentbudorz

HDMI > DVI > VGA > Componentbudorz

i cant vouch for the xbox, but i know this, HDMI looks AWFUL for my pc, a VGA cable at 1920x1080 resolution looks superb (42 inch tv used as screen)

the graphics card on that machine cant use HDMI coz its a slightly older model of 9800gt.

but the laptop i recently got has 1680x1050 graphics, its odd but, in HDMI should look good?! no, it looks pixelated and nasty, maybe its because the hdmi doesnt like trying to fill so much space at once

but vga works fine, fills the entire 42 inch screen and the resolution is as clear as the main pc i use on the same television, so honestly, i cant see HDMI being as good in most cases.

HDMI > DVI > VGA > Componentbudorz

i cant vouch for the xbox, but i know this, HDMI looks AWFUL for my pc, a VGA cable at 1920x1080 resolution looks superb (42 inch tv used as screen)

the graphics card on that machine cant use HDMI coz its a slightly older model of 9800gt.

but the laptop i recently got has 1680x1050 graphics, its odd but, in HDMI should look good?! no, it looks pixelated and nasty, maybe its because the hdmi doesnt like trying to fill so much space at once

but vga works fine, fills the entire 42 inch screen and the resolution is as clear as the main pc i use on the same television, so honestly, i cant see HDMI being as good in most cases.

VGA owns Component, but HDMI owns all.=p