New Tech - What is RCA's VPORT?

Posted by Cliff on Saturday September 21, 2002 @01:01AM from the microsoft-only-ports-on-your-TV dept.

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?

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Thing's ain't what they used to be... by handsomepete · 2002-09-21 01:19 · Score: 4, Insightful

(from the press release)
"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.