New Tech - What is RCA's VPORT? 22
JoshRoss asks: "I was looking at the televisions on Bestbuy and I noticed that the RCA televions have a new 'feature', the VPORT. I looked around for information about this and just found RCA press releases for their XBOX READY logo. What is the difference between the VPORT and S-Video?" Is it just me or are others disturbed by the fact that the VPORT is touted as an X-box only feature as opposed to a console feature, although I must admit, it does make sense from "product synergy" standpoint as mentioned in
this interview. Does anyone have any details on what this type of port this really is. Will other console systems be able to take advantage of it?
Sounds like an RGB cable with an X-Box label... (Score:4, Informative)
It's not just X-Box (Score:1)
Remember: If you can't use proprietary features, use standardized ones and claim you invented them.
Re:It's not just X-Box (Score:2, Informative)
PS2 Firewire Port... (Score:1)
Re:PS2 Firewire Port... (Score:2, Informative)
Sony's Playstation Website's Comment on the connecter [playstation.com]
Apple licenses the FireWireŽ mark (Score:1)
Firewire is a proprietary trademark from Apple Computer. There's some sort of IEE number
Sony calls its implementations i.Link, but most companies selling 1394 devices license the "FireWire" trademark from Apple [slashdot.org].
Re:It's not just X-Box (Score:1)
The PS2 does have 2 standard USB ports that works with standard USB devices such as keyboards, mice, optical guns, etc.
The I.Link is no more proprietary then the controller ports or the magic gate memory card slots. Shrug.
Re:It's not just X-Box (Score:1)
all of the above is from memory and could be wrong...
Thing's ain't what they used to be... (Score:4, Insightful)
"In game playing, the focus is on the picture - with the players requiring a life-like image. Our new line of RCA TVs with VPORT is ideal for viewing the rich graphic details of Xbox games," he added.
That's funny, I thought in game playing, the focus was on the gameplay. Man, how times change. Really, how much of a difference could some enhanced port make to graphic quality on a TV? Inquiring minds want to know.
Now if you'll excuse me, I'm going to go play Burgertime.
the bit to make it work: (Score:3, Informative)
Re:Thing's ain't what they used to be... (Score:2)
Note that actual gameplay was not mentioned. They think it's all about how pretty it looks.
Did you read the articles you posted in your quest (Score:1)
The vport is basically the same connection that is on the back of the x-box itself. So all the audio and COMPONENT video signals go through one cable. This will be higher quality than sending composet signals.
The _quality_ of the actual picture is no different than if you ordered the component out cable for the xbox and ran it to your TV. This also applies for the Playstation 2. I HIGHLY suggest doing this for the Playstation 2.. muhahahaha.. Final Fantasy X on a 57" Sony TV... yum
Re:Did you read the articles you posted in your qu (Score:2)
Re:Did you read the articles you posted in your qu (Score:2)
Re:Did you read the articles... (Score:1)
My current TV sucks anyways.. i could not tell the difference if I used a gold cable from a garden hose.
It says it right there on the page: (Score:3, Informative)
*RCA-proprietary VPORT allows simplified direct
connection of Microsoft Xbox gaming console, or
can function as a second component video input
"Guh!!" - Amy on Futurama
Re:It says it right there on the page: (Score:2, Informative)
http://www.rca.com/documents/15885030_70