Just got an original xbox

[flex wood]

Also, the Xbox doesn't output VGA. There is no such cable. You have to use Component, S-Video or Composite.

I meant using a component to VGA adaptor since my TV doesn't have component but does have a VGA port. I have no idea if that's a good idea or not and would just make the picture look washed out though so hence why I ask.

[theclaw]

Ok so I have an oXbox what should I look for to figure out if my system is one of the ones that won't display 480p correctly?

I also have a component cable but my LED TV doesn't have a component input so I was thinking about using a component to VGA adaptor. Would that be good for the video or should I look into if there is a straight VGA cable for the oXbox?

All but the final revision of the Xbox can output 480p for everything. Only the 1.6 revision made after June 1st 2004 won't play certain titles in 480p. It isn't a flawless way of checking, but without opening the system, you can get a vague idea of the revision Xbox you have by looking at the bottom of the system and reading the manufacuring date. If it's before June 2004, then you'll be able to play everything ever produced fro the Xbox across it's supported 480p/720p/1080i HD resolutions.

If you have a system newer than June 2004, you won't be able to play a handful of Xbox titles in HD. They include:

Metal Slug 3
Serious Sam 1
Panzer Dragoon Orta
GunValkrie

possibly a few others. Those are the ones I can confirm.

Also, the Xbox doesn't output VGA. There is no such cable. You have to use Component, S-Video or Composite.

can you link me to that? i can't find shit on googling. mine is that last revision that i softmodded and just for shits and giggles i wondered if i started the disc after the modded bios starts up if it unlocks those games to play in 480p. it can't be a hardware thing if it can output 720p.

720p is not an issue for users who don't softmod. The affected games only support up to 480p official.

[Fuzzy_Cthulhu]

Just throwing a few recommendations in here:

Fatal Frame
Spider-Man 2 (Best Version)
Phantom Crash
Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory
Buffy the Vampyre Slayer
Indiana Jones

Tons more. Very easy console to collect for. Think I might pick one up myself- I want the Halo Edition transparent green one.

[santanime]

Jet Set Radio Future is a wonderful xbox exclusive. Killer music, smooth gameplay, cel-shaded graphics, it's got it all! And IMO the sequel on the xbox is better than the DC original.

[Dakis2]

I reccomend phantom crash,the halo series and the otogi series!