Pete_LeGrant September 16, 2008 Features, Industry, Xbox 360 1 views Comments Print This Post  Email This Post

The peeps at Mad Catz said today:

Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. (AMEX/TSX: MCZ), a leading third-party
interactive entertainment accessory provider announced today the
release of the Xbox 360 HDMI Conversion Kit, a revolutionary new
accessory designed to allow owners of the Xbox 360 console to connect
directly to any standard HDMI input on their TV’s or displays and enjoy
true High-Definition (HD) digital video and audio for gaming and movie
playback.

The HDMI Conversion Kit connects easily and safely to
the ‘AV Output’ located on the rear of the console and utilising
advanced microprocessor technology, converts the analogue signal to a
digital HDMI stream, outputting all popular HD resolutions up to and
including 1080p and compatible with the HDMI 1.3 standard.

Furthermore,
the HDMI Conversion Kit has been engineered to carry full multi-channel
Digital Audio (Dolby Digital, DTS®) through the HDMI cable directly to compatible TV’s, eliminating the need for multiple video and audio connections. Should users wish to output digital audio to an alternative source, a separate Digital Audio Output has been built in to the device and using the Digital Optical Cable provided, offers users flexibility to connect however they choose. With all necessary cables needed supplied in the box, the HDMI Conversion Kit is a true ‘one-stop solution’ to an all digital experience.
“It’s pretty cool, I guess.”
Maybe I’ll pick up one of these Mad Catz things at some point. (Although my stereo system is decent, my TV is somewhat in the stone age.)
-Pete