Xbox 1 and HD out

Parsec · 10 January 2011, 22:54

Today I bought one of these for my small screen gaming setup with the xbox and LCD monitor: http://www.hdboxpro.com/eng/shop.htm

alexh · 11 January 2011, 01:47

@ Parsec

XBOX-1 can output VGA with just a cable and a firmware mod

http://xboxvgatutorial.host.sk/
http://forums.xbox-scene.com/index.php?showtopic=534615
http://forums.xbox-scene.com/index.php?showtopic=621746

Remember you'll need an XBOX component HD cable to get the most out of that box!

Supamax · 11 January 2011, 04:15

@ alexh:

I tried a component cable connection from my Xbox to my TV in the past, but I needed to switch to NTSC mode (with a sotware switcher) which has lesser TV lines than PAL. And the result was very poor (due to my crap cable, perhaps).
Is there a way to have component with PAL resolution?
Did you try a few resolution modes? (I don't remember right now which resolution I can set when using a Xbox component cable)

alexh · 11 January 2011, 10:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by Supamax

I tried a component cable connection from my Xbox to my TV in the past, but I needed to switch to NTSC mode (with a sotware switcher) which has lesser TV lines than PAL.

You need to switch the XBOX EPROM to NTSC mode to enable HD. But all modes and all resolutions are available in software afterwards.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Supamax

Did you try a few resolution modes? (I don't remember right now which resolution I can set when using a Xbox component cable)

All of them : 480i, 480p, 576i, 720p, 1080i

Parsec · 11 January 2011, 14:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by alexh

@ Parsec
XBOX-1 can output VGA with just a cable and a firmware mod

Cheers - I did see something about that but didn't want to get involved. Didn't want to make any further changes to my xbox - the HDD hotswap was enough hassle!

The box might well come in useful in future for other things - like a PS2 maybe.

Shame the Saturn won't do component as I really wanted one of those but don't really want to buy anything that only does 15khz video these days.

I'll update with some experiences when the box arrives

Supamax · 11 January 2011, 17:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by alexh

You need to switch the XBOX EPROM to NTSC mode to enable HD

Yes, I know... I used (if I remember well) a software called Enigma video switcher or similar.

Quote:

All of them : 480i, 480p, 576i, 720p, 1080i

Even 576i? Really? In NTSC mode? Great, I didn't remember... Then perhaps it definitely was a problem of my cable.

EDIT: all resolutions @ 60Hz? If so, are 50Hz-designed games slightly accelerated then?

Parsec · 11 January 2011, 22:22

My component cable arrived and I've tried it with the main living room TV - a 32" Toshiba LCD.

The Wii looks great on this TV via component but I'm a bit disappointed with the xbox, it's better than the standard composite cable but not as much as I'd hoped.

Unleash-X has some settings for sharpness and filtering which I was able to turn off and sharpen the picture.

There are "EEPROM safe" video modes too. Should I be setting these to NTSC? If so will this actually work with UK original game discs? Bit confused here!

seuden · 12 January 2011, 16:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by Parsec

The Wii looks great on this TV via component but I'm a bit disappointed with the xbox, it's better than the standard composite cable but not as much as I'd hoped.

There must be something you're doing wrong as mine looks pixel perfect.

Parsec · 12 January 2011, 21:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by seuden

There must be something you're doing wrong as mine looks pixel perfect.

Are the colours really bright - if so what version is your xbox? Mine is an early one (1.2) and apparently there are differences in the video output quality.

alexh · 13 January 2011, 00:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by Parsec

but I'm a bit disappointed with the xbox, it's better than the standard composite cable but not as much as I'd hoped.

I've got a 1.2 and 1.6 and both boxes look pixel perfect by SCART and by Component even in SD. Enable HD and component will be even better.

Parsec · 13 January 2011, 14:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by alexh

I've got a 1.2 and 1.6 and both boxes look pixel perfect by SCART and by Component even in SD. Enable HD and component will be even better.

According to unleash-x settings they are on

seuden · 13 January 2011, 14:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by Parsec

According to unleash-x settings they are on

GTA:SA isn't 720p or 480p for that matter (The US version is 480p tho) go here http://www.hdgames.net/ and find the 720p, 1080i and 1080p compatible games. Those will look a lot better just like the emulators look awesome too with upscale.

EDIT:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Parsec

Edit: found an interesting video on youtube, it shows the PS2 and xbox versions of san andreas, and you can clearly see the xbox version looks washed out, this is how it looks on my set up too. [ Show youtube player ]. The PS2 version looks a lot richer and so does the PC version.

It looks washed out probably because it's not 480p. You can hex edit the default.xbe using the follow to get 480p for the PAL version of GTA:SA

Locate: 83 C8 20 F3 0F 11 05 0C
Change for: 83 C8 40 F3 0F 11 05 0C

Parsec · 13 January 2011, 15:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by seuden

GTA:SA isn't 720p or 480p for that matter (The US version is 480p tho) go here http://www.hdgames.net/ and find the 720p, 1080i and 1080p compatible games. Those will look a lot better just like the emulators look awesome too with upscale.

It looks washed out probably because it's not 480p. You can hex edit the default.xbe using the follow to get 480p for the PAL version of GTA:SA

Locate: 83 C8 20 F3 0F 11 05 0C
Change for: 83 C8 40 F3 0F 11 05 0C

That's really useful

So am I wasting my time with the Unleash-X settings to enable 480p/720p etc? I don't really get whether it's a system-wide change or just for unleash-x itself.

Do I still need to do that hex change - what is it doing exactly? Is it specific to San Andreas?

seuden · 13 January 2011, 15:22

I've only ever used unleash-x a few times way back so I'm not that au fait with it to be honest. My Xbox boots direct into XBMC @ 1080i. I recommend you boot into XBMC too. I think you will still need to hex edit the GTA:SA so it will use 480p. I've got GTA:SA pal at home but I'm not home 'till tomorrow night, I'll try it out then if you like?

TCD · 13 January 2011, 15:39

Thread split from the 'what did you buy today' one on seuden's request. Had to split two of Parsec's posts, so I hope it makes sense now...

alexh · 13 January 2011, 16:33

To enable HD you need to change the mode of your xbox to NTSC using Enigmah or some other such EEPROM utility.

Remember that if you are using NDure as your softmod then it will have a virtual EEPROM and so you will need to (temporarily) disable this before changing. (Assuming you want the change to be permanent).

After you have changed your box to NTSC you will be able to boot to the M$ dashboard from Unleash-X and change your setting to HD.

Here are a few details :

http://forums.xbox-scene.com/index.php?showtopic=594581

BuZz · 13 January 2011, 20:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by seuden

I've only ever used unleash-x a few times way back so I'm not that au fait with it to be honest. My Xbox boots direct into XBMC @ 1080i.

Not much ram left in 1080i with xbmc. Bit slow for my liking too. I stick with 720p. photos look good at 1080i though, but again the low memory issues.

Parsec · 14 January 2011, 00:51

Cheers for splitting the thread off, much better like that

thanks all for the help I will give this a go. Seems bloody complicated though! To me anyway suffering lack of sleep due to new baby.

Parsec · 14 January 2011, 19:11

What is the path to default.xbe? E:\dash\default.xbe?

While I'm at it can anyone recommend a good free hex editor? Using Cygnus but unless I'm looking in the wrong file the search is crap.

Amigafanboi · 14 January 2011, 19:49

E:\Dashboard\default.xbe or E:\Dash\default.xbe.

I seem to recall on some versions of mods it could be E:\Evox\default.xbe.

10 January 2011, 22:54	#1
Parsec Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Lancashire Age: 49 Posts: 434	Xbox 1 and HD out Today I bought one of these for my small screen gaming setup with the xbox and LCD monitor: http://www.hdboxpro.com/eng/shop.htm Last edited by TCD; 13 January 2011 at 15:34.

11 January 2011, 01:47	#2
alexh Thalion Webshrine Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Oxford Posts: 14,337	@ Parsec XBOX-1 can output VGA with just a cable and a firmware mod http://xboxvgatutorial.host.sk/ http://forums.xbox-scene.com/index.php?showtopic=534615 http://forums.xbox-scene.com/index.php?showtopic=621746 Remember you'll need an XBOX component HD cable to get the most out of that box! Last edited by alexh; 07 December 2017 at 12:31. Reason: Dead links fixed with internet archive

14 January 2011, 19:11	#19
Parsec Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Lancashire Age: 49 Posts: 434	What is the path to default.xbe? E:\dash\default.xbe? While I'm at it can anyone recommend a good free hex editor? Using Cygnus but unless I'm looking in the wrong file the search is crap. Last edited by Parsec; 14 January 2011 at 19:18.

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11 January 2011, 04:15	#3
Supamax Da Digger :) Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Monza, Italy Posts: 2,822	@ alexh: I tried a component cable connection from my Xbox to my TV in the past, but I needed to switch to NTSC mode (with a sotware switcher) which has lesser TV lines than PAL. And the result was very poor (due to my crap cable, perhaps). Is there a way to have component with PAL resolution? Did you try a few resolution modes? (I don't remember right now which resolution I can set when using a Xbox component cable)

11 January 2011, 22:22	#7
Parsec Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Lancashire Age: 49 Posts: 434	My component cable arrived and I've tried it with the main living room TV - a 32" Toshiba LCD. The Wii looks great on this TV via component but I'm a bit disappointed with the xbox, it's better than the standard composite cable but not as much as I'd hoped. Unleash-X has some settings for sharpness and filtering which I was able to turn off and sharpen the picture. There are "EEPROM safe" video modes too. Should I be setting these to NTSC? If so will this actually work with UK original game discs? Bit confused here!

13 January 2011, 15:22	#14
seuden uber cool demi god Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Kent/England Posts: 2,073	I've only ever used unleash-x a few times way back so I'm not that au fait with it to be honest. My Xbox boots direct into XBMC @ 1080i. I recommend you boot into XBMC too. I think you will still need to hex edit the GTA:SA so it will use 480p. I've got GTA:SA pal at home but I'm not home 'till tomorrow night, I'll try it out then if you like?

13 January 2011, 15:39	#15
TCD HOL/FTP busy bee Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Germany Age: 46 Posts: 31,525	Thread split from the 'what did you buy today' one on seuden's request. Had to split two of Parsec's posts, so I hope it makes sense now...

13 January 2011, 16:33	#16
alexh Thalion Webshrine Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Oxford Posts: 14,337	To enable HD you need to change the mode of your xbox to NTSC using Enigmah or some other such EEPROM utility. Remember that if you are using NDure as your softmod then it will have a virtual EEPROM and so you will need to (temporarily) disable this before changing. (Assuming you want the change to be permanent). After you have changed your box to NTSC you will be able to boot to the M$ dashboard from Unleash-X and change your setting to HD. Here are a few details : http://forums.xbox-scene.com/index.php?showtopic=594581

14 January 2011, 00:51	#18
Parsec Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Lancashire Age: 49 Posts: 434	Cheers for splitting the thread off, much better like that thanks all for the help I will give this a go. Seems bloody complicated though! To me anyway suffering lack of sleep due to new baby.

14 January 2011, 19:49	#20
Amigafanboi Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fareham Hampshire Age: 54 Posts: 142	E:\Dashboard\default.xbe or E:\Dash\default.xbe. I seem to recall on some versions of mods it could be E:\Evox\default.xbe.

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