X-Box 360 HD-DVD w/o HDCP??

[akrako1]

I hear the Microsoft will start offering an external HD-DVD drive for their X-Box 360. I've noticed that the X-Box 360 DOES NOT HAVE A HDMI connection! If you want to get HD, you'll need to use the "Xbox 360™ Component HD AV Cable" which is COMPONENT! not HDMI!!
see:
http://www.xbox.com/en-US/hardware/x/xbox360componenthdcable/

I thought they were going to HDCP these things up the wazoo... Might we actually be able to watch a HD-DVD over component? This might mean that I don't have to buy a whole new HDTV to view HD DVD's.... Even though I hate Microsoft, this might be a selling point (if all the other HD-DVD players require HDMI/HDCP)....

Any thoughts??

[waheed]

The Link you provided doesn't mention anything about HD-DVD playback. Only that Games playable in High Definiton over component and Progressive DVD playback at 480P, which is standard definition.

Its not up to microsoft, I doubt the companies behind HD-DVD would ever allow playback of HD-DVD over component (at least in High Definition). They are very strict with regards to copy protection.

[RottenFoxBreath]

its looking more like a megacd,32x,dreamcast combo every day.
dont think itll be around for long when the ps3 hits the streets,nintendo isnt a hd threat,there only into the games,but microsoft better hurry and get halo 3 out,alongside this hd drive and hope that slows the sony train down.

[Koleman]

I'm pretty sure the attachment itself will have the HDMI output.

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