Xbox 360, HD-DVD and lossless audio

[Sheks]

Will the inclusion of an HDMI port on a 360 allow lossless audio playback from the HD-DVD drive?

Just wondering if it is worth upgrading my 360.

Thanks

Sheks

 

[rEVILospud]

No, it won't unfortunately.
Although it can decode the formats, it will only be able to output stereo PCM or downconvert to DD or DTS as before.

 

[bu5ter]

could this not be fixed with a firmware update???

 

[rEVILospud]

From a while back, lookie here!

 

[Sheks]

So other than being more convenient in that I only need 1 cable to carry audio and video between the 360 and my amplifier, I will receive no "technical" benefit in having HDMI on the 360 then?

What's the point?

Sheks

 

[rEVILospud]

The only reason is because people have been whinging about it not having HDMI, when VGA (or indeed Component) is perfectly good.

The only real benefit will be for people with TV's that only accept 1080p over HDMI, of which there are quite a few.