What do you mean 'you didn't know'? (Xbox Official Advanced Scart Cable)

Name: MR.COATES

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Product:	Xbox Official Advanced Scart Cable
Date:	26/03/02 (3813 review reads)
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Advantages: Improved RGB picture, Improved Digital Sound, You need more reasons?!

Disadvantages: Additional Outlay

For the love of God and all things that are in any way sacred burn and banish the lead that comes included with the Xbox.
I keep saying this – WHY ARE YOU GIVING US THESE COMPLETELY AND UTTERLY USELESS LEADS?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
No, not the Xbox Advanced Scart Cable, I mean those flippin’ terrible leads that are included with the console.
Sony did it to us with the PS2. Yes, a console that is capable of outputting an RGB (Red, Green, Blue separated) signal comes with a lead that is unable to carry that high quality signal. Originally the PS2 actually came with a properly wired RGB Scart lead but due to a MAJOR oversight they had to stop shipping them due to the RGB ‘Green Screen’ issue on DVD’s.

Anyway, Microsoft have no such issues and yet they still have shipped the Xbox with a well constructed but ultimately rubbish lead.

So – on launch I purchased a console, a game and this lead – the Xbox Advanced Scart Cable.

You get a fully wired RGB capable lead which immediately transforms pictures into something much more impressive. If you’ve got an RGB capable Television then do not even hesitate in getting one of these leads because you will be amazed at how big the difference is.
If you’re using your Xbox to watch DVD’s then get out and buy one now – you’re suffering without reason!
The key thing is to make sure that your TV can actually take an RGB signal or you’ll be wasting most of the £20.

Additionally though, this is the lead you’ll need if you want to get the most of the sound capabilities from your Xbox.

The PS2 has a built in optical output, the Xbox unfortunately does not and that’s where this lead comes in again. About a third of the way down the lead is a box which has an optical output connection. I’m not entirely sure why they put it there but they have and that’s that.

Simply conne
ct a fibre-optic cable to the output, plug the other end into a spare optical connection on a Dolby Digital amplifier and remember to modify the sound settings in the Xbox menu.

The result – IN-GAME Dolby Digital soundtracks. Something which the PS2 sadly can not do. The only game so far that includes a full surround soundtrack on the PS2 is SSX Tricky, which features a DTS 5.1 soundtrack.

The lead is great value at £19.99 and if you’ve got a decent TV and/or a Dolby Digital amp then you really shouldn’t hesitate any further about buying one of these leads. It’ll totally transform your visual and aural gaming experience.

And of course, don’t actually burn the other lead – just slap it around for a while……

MR.COATES

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