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New Tech - What is RCA's VPORT?

Posted by Cliff on 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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  1. Sounds like an RGB cable with an X-Box label... by smallfries · · Score: 4, Informative

    From the comments in the interview it does read as if its a standard RGB cable. It delivers 480 (interlaced) lines to the TV and can plug (without the custom X-Box cable) into most DVD players. Err, I think thats got a name already and its not V-Port...

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  2. Thing's ain't what they used to be... by handsomepete · · 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.

    1. Re:Thing's ain't what they used to be... by mbourgon · · Score: 2

      Actually, this is an X-Box. Go talk to people who own it. Odds are (everyone in our IT department got one) that they'll mention the graphics, how amazing the graphics are (yes, they'll mention it twice), how pretty it looks, how the AC3 sound is impressive, how it's got a Geforce card in it, how it'll kick Sony's ass... oh, and did we mention the graphics?

      Note that actual gameplay was not mentioned. They think it's all about how pretty it looks.

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  3. Re:It's not just X-Box by keiferb · · Score: 2, Informative

    Yes, but these ports were on the console machine itself. This one's on the TV.

  4. It says it right there on the page: by Naikrovek · · Score: 3, Informative

    PRODUCT FEATURES
    *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

    1. Re:It says it right there on the page: by p7 · · Score: 2, Informative

      That pretty much covers it. The cable essentially has two xbox style connectors on it. In other words, it is a small slot on the tv. The cable that has the component ends is for hooking up a second component video signal. If you want to see what it is check this pdf. It is pictured very early in the manual.
      http://www.rca.com/documents/15885030_700 914_25.pd f

  5. the bit to make it work: by Naikrovek · · Score: 3, Informative

    is here.

  6. Re:Did you read the articles you posted in your qu by foobar104 · · Score: 2

    Second. The difference in picture quality I saw when I switched my PS 2 from S-video to component video was pretty amazing, and the S-video picture was nothing to sneeze at. I really can't stand the thought of going back.

  7. Re:PS2 Firewire Port... by hackwrench · · Score: 2, Informative

    Yes 1394, and Sony calls its implementation the i.Link
    Sony's Playstation Website's Comment on the connecter

  8. Re:Did you read the articles you posted in your qu by foobar104 · · Score: 2

    Oh, I am. I am.