Sweet mother! In-game surround sound rules! - DVDfile.com forum for DVD, Blu-Ray, and HD-DVD

Astrakan · 10-19-2003, 11:28 PM

Ok, so I've had an Xbox for a while. I've also had my home theater and my HDTV for a while. What I haven't had is the optical cable to hook up the HD AV pack to my receiver. Never really bothered with it, felt the pretty decent speakers of my TV was good enough.

Well, don't I feel like a bit of an idiot...

I got me said optical cable today, and just finished a 2 hour session of playing Freedom Fighters, complete with sweet sweet surround sound. The enhancement to my gaming experience is indescribable! The full-bodied directional sound does increible wonders for the immersion and it is simply SO much better than I had anticipated!

I always felt that surround sound was a very imporant and underrated part of a movie experience, but it's 10-fold so of a gaming experience. I can't recommend it highly enough.

Sorry for the nonsense no-info post, but I just HAD to share.

KM

incubus0 · 10-20-2003, 03:20 PM

Try it with HALO

Blackbelt Jones · 10-20-2003, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Astrakan

I always felt that surround sound was a very imporant and underrated part of a movie experience, but it's 10-fold so of a gaming experience. I can't recommend it highly enough.

Y'know, this is one of the reasons Team Blackbelt went with the XBOX: we have a nice 5.1 setup as is; our 5.1 setup totally changed our apprecation for home movie viewing... we figured it would do the same for games too (mind you, this is our first game system in 13 years). Our system is due to arrive any day now, and I can't wait to hear what 5.1 game audio sounds like! Thanks for reconfirming that we made the right purchase

!

***1138*** · 10-20-2003, 11:23 PM

Isn't this where the Xbox naysayers come in and start droning on about "true 5.1" or some such thing?

Astrakan · 10-21-2003, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Blackbelt Jones

Our system is due to arrive any day now, and I can't wait to hear what 5.1 game audio sounds like! Thanks for reconfirming that we made the right purchase

!

Keep in mind that you'll need an optical cable as well as an AV pack (HD if you've got it) to hook it up. Once you have that you're all set, and I doubt you'll be disappointed.

KM

brian · 10-21-2003, 05:57 AM

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Originally Posted by 1138

Isn't this where the Xbox naysayers come in and start droning on about "true 5.1" or some such thing?

I heard Dead to rights doesn't have true 5.1. That sucks. Xbox sucks.

Really though, 5.1 is simply awesome for the XBox. It just sets the mood of certain games so much better than otherwise possible.

MJZ · 10-21-2003, 08:48 AM

"Welcome to the party pal!"

In game 5.1 is quality. The first thing I bought after getting my XBOX was an optical set. I never play my XBOX without my amp on.

Splinter Cell and the Ghost Recons use it well. Hopefully Rainbox Six 3 will take advantage of it too.

Huzzah to in game DD 5.1!

Astrakan · 10-21-2003, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by MJZ

"Welcome to the party pal!"

Thanks Roy!

KM

Blackbelt Jones · 10-21-2003, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Astrakan

Keep in mind that you'll need an optical cable as well as an AV pack (HD if you've got it) to hook it up. Once you have that you're all set, and I doubt you'll be disappointed.

KM

Thanks. We got a great deal on an optical cable (www.8thstreet.com) and the Advanced AV Pack was ordered with the box. 5.1 Halo here we come...

Reaver · 10-21-2003, 04:21 PM

My favorite 5.1 games are Halo, Splinter Cell, MechAssault, and KOTOR.

And yes, it does make all the difference. A while ago I read an article that said good surround sound was more important than a high def TV for gaming, and I blew that off without even thinking about it. I then got a high def TV and thought to myself how wrong they were. That was until I finally got a surround sound system, and then I knew they were right. A good TV is important, but I think the sound system is oven more. It just... fills out the game so much more.

Anyway, welcome to the Xbox 5.1 Party! Drinks are on the right, strippers are on the left. Enjoy...

**SilentBob** · 10-22-2003, 05:33 AM

Well i have my advance audio pack too. I only tried it with Enter the Matrix. It wasn't too bad and the EX encoding on the receiver was a nice touch for the bullets. But i haven't played many times with the pack as i'm a) too lazy to switch my optical cable with my dvd player and b) too poor to buy another optical cable

But i shall make the switch eventually as i do want to use my system with the 5.1 DD. But PLII isn't too shabby either.

Iguana Man · 10-22-2003, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by 1138

Isn't this where the Xbox naysayers come in and start droning on about "true 5.1" or some such thing?

HEY !! I resemble that remark !! :p

You know, I could get into it again but I'm afraid Ruined might be lurking......so I'll just say, yes - the surround sound offered by the XBox and it's games really adds to the experience.............and yes, saying that hurt more than you can imagine.

(and I ain't no "naysayer".....so there!) :p

Blackbelt Jones · 10-22-2003, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by SilentBob

too poor to buy another optical cable

Optical cables CAN be a HUGE rip-off... if you buy them at an electronics/appliance store. 8thsteet Music has a 10' optical cable for $13.50!!!

I got mine there and it works great!

(edited to update link)

MJZ · 10-22-2003, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Reaver

Anyway, welcome to the Xbox 5.1 Party! Drinks are on the right, strippers are on the left. Enjoy...

I'm already there, but I'm missing the drinks and strippers. Someone point me in the right direction!

10-19-2003, 11:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
Astrakan Actor Join Date: May 2001 Location: Toronto, ON Canada	Sweet mother! In-game surround sound rules! Ok, so I've had an Xbox for a while. I've also had my home theater and my HDTV for a while. What I haven't had is the optical cable to hook up the HD AV pack to my receiver. Never really bothered with it, felt the pretty decent speakers of my TV was good enough. Well, don't I feel like a bit of an idiot... I got me said optical cable today, and just finished a 2 hour session of playing Freedom Fighters, complete with sweet sweet surround sound. The enhancement to my gaming experience is indescribable! The full-bodied directional sound does increible wonders for the immersion and it is simply SO much better than I had anticipated! I always felt that surround sound was a very imporant and underrated part of a movie experience, but it's 10-fold so of a gaming experience. I can't recommend it highly enough. Sorry for the nonsense no-info post, but I just HAD to share. KM

10-20-2003, 11:23 PM	#4 (permalink)
*1138* Producer/Admin Careful, or I'll ban myself... Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: San Jose, CA	Isn't this where the Xbox naysayers come in and start droning on about "true 5.1" or some such thing? __________________ Administrator I got a rock and roll band. I got a rock and roll life. I got a rock and roll girlfriend. And another ex-wife.

10-21-2003, 08:48 AM	#7 (permalink)
MJZ Actor Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: England	"Welcome to the party pal!" In game 5.1 is quality. The first thing I bought after getting my XBOX was an optical set. I never play my XBOX without my amp on. Splinter Cell and the Ghost Recons use it well. Hopefully Rainbox Six 3 will take advantage of it too. Huzzah to in game DD 5.1! Last edited by MJZ : 10-21-2003 at 11:19 AM. Reason: Spelling.

10-21-2003, 04:21 PM	#10 (permalink)
Reaver Metrosexual in Training Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Beyond the outer rim...	My favorite 5.1 games are Halo, Splinter Cell, MechAssault, and KOTOR. And yes, it does make all the difference. A while ago I read an article that said good surround sound was more important than a high def TV for gaming, and I blew that off without even thinking about it. I then got a high def TV and thought to myself how wrong they were. That was until I finally got a surround sound system, and then I knew they were right. A good TV is important, but I think the sound system is oven more. It just... fills out the game so much more. Anyway, welcome to the Xbox 5.1 Party! Drinks are on the right, strippers are on the left. Enjoy... __________________ My personal website (get updates on my novel) The Dead Robots' Society (a podcast I co-host with other writers on writing)

10-22-2003, 05:33 AM	#11 (permalink)
SilentBob Silent Director/Silent Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Burlington, Ontario	Well i have my advance audio pack too. I only tried it with Enter the Matrix. It wasn't too bad and the EX encoding on the receiver was a nice touch for the bullets. But i haven't played many times with the pack as i'm a) too lazy to switch my optical cable with my dvd player and b) too poor to buy another optical cable But i shall make the switch eventually as i do want to use my system with the 5.1 DD. But PLII isn't too shabby either. __________________ SilentBob's DVD's Supporting both HD-DVD and Blu-ray XBOX LIVE: luvthempocket8s PS3 ONLINE: pokerlover

10-20-2003, 03:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
incubus0 Banned Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Massachusetts	Try it with HALO

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