Xbox 360's Missing Cables - By 1UP

[Grumpy Old Fart]

1UP have posted news that MS won't be including the basic Composite cables (the yellow, red, and white things) in with the 360. Sounds a bit odd to me since these have always come as standard with a console as far back as I can remember, but 1up's article is below....

When you purchase a new console you expect the manufacturer to provide everything necessary to have it up and running. The included cables and such might not be the best, but you can always pick up that S-Video cable later. If Microsoft's to be believed, though, their upcoming Xbox 360 won't even include basic audio/visual cables.

At the recent Xbox Summit, Microsoft showed off preliminary designs for the box that will eventually house Xbox 360. On the side, a list rattled off what's inside: Xbox 360, hard drive, wireless controller, headset and Ethernet cable. Composite cables (the yellow, red, and white things) have been a standard inclusion in consoles for years, but are nowhere to be found.

For all of Microsoft's hooting and hollering about the 'HD Era,' they can't find a way to squeeze the basics into their machine? It's a fishy idea, and after contacting Microsoft, we were immediately brushed away, as the company doesn't comment on "does not comment on rumors or speculations."

Seeing as how this is hardly a rumor, we pressed the issue further, but Microsoft was still checking with their teams as of this writing.

We'll hopefully have a clearer answer tomorrow, but in the meantime, we're crossing our fingers the Japanese listing is tentative, a mistake or something else entirely.

Source: 1UP (http://xbox.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3142353)

[korphaeron]

This could be a problem, I dont want to have to fork out even more cash.

[Real Maximo]

can't see microsoft not providing them.
Their was somthing simular said about the ps2 on relesie about them not suplying these wire which turned out to be unfounded.

[Blank]

I doubt Microsoft would do that.

[Man Whore]

what about the usb cable to charge the controller

[Grindstone]

I would feel inclined to believe that something would be included so that at minimum, you buy the consloe plus one game, and you are ready to play on your TV. By not doing so, they are alienating potential customers and pissing off the rest of us, even if we don't use the composite connectors.

[Mr.Combine]

I doubt this MS wouldnt have the sack to do such a stupid move.

[Ogio]

That would suck. What ever happened to the good old days when a system came with two controllers, a game and everything you need to hook it up.

[GamingDwarf]

This could be a problem, I dont want to have to fork out even more cash.

It would be problem but you wouldn't technically be paying more money because you get a headset and live included so you would be paying the same amount no matter how you look at it. Especially as Xbox 360 live will be such a big part of the console.

It would be unlikely that they dont include any video or audio cables especially since they are aiming for a bigger audience that don't know whether they should by extra bits or not.

As for the usb cable, it would especially suck if you couldn't recharge your controller after the first great hours of gameplay just after you have first set it up.

[Mr.Combine]

You know what sucks even more for ME? My Waxworms escaped from their tubs and then they got free and they have crawled into my walls and have infested them there is Waxmoths all over my room now.

[Justin Buser]

They would never do this ever. Imagine how many disappointed kids there would be when they open the console, but cant play it because there is no audio/visual cable

[DeadOneWalking]

This will really blow if they don't include some way to hook up the 360! I would rather have the basics then the on-line stuff! If I find out they are NOT going to have some form of a cable to connect it to a TV, say bye bye to one customer!

[metalhed32]

You know what sucks even more for ME? My Waxworms escaped from their tubs and then they got free and they have crawled into my walls and have infested them there is Waxmoths all over my room now.

haha dude that really sux!!

[Quade013]

The composite or HD cables are Red, Green, and Blue and allow for connection to a HD set audio is transmitted seperatly on RCA connectors or a Optic cable. Standard RCA connectors are Red(Right Audio), White(Left Audio), Yellow(Video) these have been the mainstream for years. Since the new Xbox360 is designed for the HD Era hopefully they will include composite type cables, the downfall would be to those who do not have an HD television. It will certainly be interesting to see what type of cables are packaged with the console.

[Justin Buser]

The composite or HD cables are Red, Green, and Blue and allow for connection to a HD set audio is transmitted seperatly on RCA connectors or a Optic cable. Standard RCA connectors are Red(Right Audio), White(Left Audio), Yellow(Video) these have been the mainstream for years. Since the new Xbox360 is designed for the HD Era hopefully they will include composite type cables, the downfall would be to those who do not have an HD television. It will certainly be interesting to see what type of cables are packaged with the console.

:dito:

Yeah Composite is the way to go. Also, it should be noted that there is a lot of confusion between Component (AV) and Composite (RGB) :)

[DeadOneWalking]

I want either component or S-Video cables.

[Quade013]

Good Point about understanding the difference between composite and component cables. I was hoping to be able to use my Monster HD cables with the new 360, however it does not look like that will be possible. It will be interesting to see what cable configuration Microsoft will ship with this November.

[DeadOneWalking]

The xbox 360 will come with a hd cable with a adaptor for normal TV.

YEA!

[Jacksmith28]

Im confused. Will the 360 come with A/V cables or what? Please tell me!

Thanks!

[korphaeron]

It should, its probably a small mistake on M$'s behalf.
I remember the console "The Phantom" a few years back got criticism, as they forgot to include a Power button for the console :D

[Jacksmith28]

it also says that it doesnt include a power cord. Is this true?

[Grumpy Old Fart]

jack,

I've merged your thread with the original thread about the missing cable. It keeps it all in one thread that way, cheers

:)

[pApA SmerF01]

yeah it will. definitely.

could you imagine opening up your 360 box and having to run all the way back to the store for cables? no. horrible pr move. they'll have the cables.

[jonnyg]

they better or i am switching back to being a ps3 fanboy!!!!!!!!!

[MH_prophet]

Am I missing something? I mean, it would suck is they don't have them, but would it be enough to constitute what some people are saying on this thread? I mean, standard AV cables are only like 10 bucks...

[pApA SmerF01]

they better or i am switching back to being a ps3 fanboy!!!!!!!!!

hey hey don't go inferior on us! fanboyism is a disease like rabies, and it just spreads.....oh bananas....

[jonnyg]

welll i love the xbox360 i just got out of hand

[Quade013]

I think it is safe to say that the console will launch with a power supply and at least one type of connection cables, whether they are going to be composite or component only time will tell.

[co_ray]

i buy a rfu adapter anyways

[zCraven15]

i doubt they will do that. something like this popped up when ps2 came out and ps2 had them standered. it wouldnt cost that much to buy the cables anyway. if u have to buy them have to wat can ya do

[DeadOneWalking]

Well, the power cable looks like a starderd PC power cable, I have like 5 spare!