XBOX Questions
Discussion
Just got my XBOX today with PGR2 and Halo.
I was playing PGR2 and was thinking that the road detail looked a bit fuzzy. I'm using the scart cable it came with and was wondering if everybody who has an xbox is happy with the cable or do they upgrade to another scart cable as i am considering this.
I got a Controller S, and i'm not sure if i like it, i think i prefer the standard controller; what are people's opinions. Does the standard controller make weird noises like my controller s?
Appreciate any replies
Thanks Gary
I was playing PGR2 and was thinking that the road detail looked a bit fuzzy. I'm using the scart cable it came with and was wondering if everybody who has an xbox is happy with the cable or do they upgrade to another scart cable as i am considering this.
I got a Controller S, and i'm not sure if i like it, i think i prefer the standard controller; what are people's opinions. Does the standard controller make weird noises like my controller s?
Appreciate any replies
Thanks Gary
Road should not look fuzzy, check cable in the back of the Xbox. If all cables are OK, could be a fault in the XBOX or TV?
I prefer the S controller, it took some getting used to but after a few hours of play it feels natural and its easier on the hands if you are playing for long stints!
I prefer the S controller, it took some getting used to but after a few hours of play it feels natural and its easier on the hands if you are playing for long stints!
g4ry13 said:
It's not fuzzy, it just doesn't look as sharp as it should be.
Does your controller S D-pad make clicking sounds as well if you push it down hard?
Dunno about the picture then, can you try another Xbox to compare?
Not sure quite what you mean about clicking....dont think mine does!
I'll try out Halo later to see the sharpness and quality of the picture.
I think i may just be very sensitive about the controller. Does your controller make a sort of low ticking noise when you're playing? Also do you actually use that stick above the D-pad when playing PGR2, i didn't find it to be very sensitive at all.
I think i may just be very sensitive about the controller. Does your controller make a sort of low ticking noise when you're playing? Also do you actually use that stick above the D-pad when playing PGR2, i didn't find it to be very sensitive at all.
The clicking could just be the "road noise" coming through. I'd never had a problem until tonight when my controller just kept on vibrating after the race was over. Rebooting didn't fix it so I've had to change to another controller.
The fuzziness shouldn't be there, but what are you comparing it to? I guess you realise the resolution on a TV screen is nothing like what you'll get on a PC monitor.
I've only ever used the standard controller which I think is larger than the "s" - suits me fine, I guess that's down to personal choice.
Edited to add that I do use the stick above the D-pad - it's a lot more progressive than the D-pad, but again I guess that's personal choice.
>> Edited by Ffirg 005 on Friday 19th December 20:34
The fuzziness shouldn't be there, but what are you comparing it to? I guess you realise the resolution on a TV screen is nothing like what you'll get on a PC monitor.
I've only ever used the standard controller which I think is larger than the "s" - suits me fine, I guess that's down to personal choice.
Edited to add that I do use the stick above the D-pad - it's a lot more progressive than the D-pad, but again I guess that's personal choice.
>> Edited by Ffirg 005 on Friday 19th December 20:34
Not too sure about the fuzziness or if it's just the games graphics at certain stages.
I'm not sure if i have a problem with my controller S, when the controller vibrates it makes quite a loud noise (not the standard sort of vibaration noise) When i hold the casing the noise quietens. It could be that it's just not screwed together properly. I may try and change it anyway.
I'm not sure if i have a problem with my controller S, when the controller vibrates it makes quite a loud noise (not the standard sort of vibaration noise) When i hold the casing the noise quietens. It could be that it's just not screwed together properly. I may try and change it anyway.
Rob P said:
Its louder than the PS2 and if you are not holding it it is loud i suppose. Should not rattle or anything though, just a "hum" if you see what i mean!
When i hold it, it's still quite loud. I wouldn't really describe the sound as a hum. Do you find the sound very noticeable when you're playing, or you can't hear because you turn up the volume on the TV?
I'll still try and change it though.
Just to give an update. I went to the shop, they had the SWAT game in the XBOX, used there controller which was already plugged in - and no noise. PLugged in my controller and there was no noise.
Tried out PGR2 with my controller and sure enough there was a noise.
I had my controller replaced for a new one. I got home plugged it in and started playing PGR2 snd there was the noise again. So there is obviously something with PGR2 that makes my controller sound weird. What it is, i don't know.
Tried out PGR2 with my controller and sure enough there was a noise.
I had my controller replaced for a new one. I got home plugged it in and started playing PGR2 snd there was the noise again. So there is obviously something with PGR2 that makes my controller sound weird. What it is, i don't know.
pauly said:
Sorry what I meant to say was make sure your TV can accept an RGB signal through the scart, getting mixed up with PS2
How can i be sure? I've run consoles through my TV before using the scart cable - i'd imagine it should be fine. I'm going to try and get another controller, my left trigger creaks a little and it's now quite soft (little resistance)
Check the instructions for your tv,if you have a couple of scarts generally one is rgb enabled but I saw from your 1st post that you are using the crappy leads supplied and they don´t support rgb 
So get yourself down the shops and pick up the Advanced Scart Cable pack, the difference in pic quality is worth it.
As for controllers the originals are bigger and not so popular but I find they are better quality. Watch out for cheapy 3rd party ones
>> Edited by pauly on Friday 26th December 16:54
So get yourself down the shops and pick up the Advanced Scart Cable pack, the difference in pic quality is worth it.
As for controllers the originals are bigger and not so popular but I find they are better quality. Watch out for cheapy 3rd party ones
>> Edited by pauly on Friday 26th December 16:54
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