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SoulCalibur IV box art3/28/2024 ![]() ![]() The XBHD provides a pretty clean digital signal using the Xbox component port, but visual fidelity is dependent on the game you’re playing. I would have made peace with this omission if the device didn’t come in at $190, but since it does, I can’t help but compare it to other upscalers like the OSSC or even smaller mod projects that add this to other retro consoles. I am slightly disappointed by this, as I would have loved it if the adapter had its own OSD menu system with settings and additional quirks like scanline options and other adjustments. ![]() Featuresįor the most part, the XBHD’s abilities are already covered in its hardware, with HDMI output and LAN connectivity being the main draw. Don’t get me wrong, it doesn’t feel offensively cheap, I just would rather it felt a little bit less hollow, even if that means adding heavier materials that don’t contribute to its overall functionality. That would have been a nice touch, not to mention it’d have helped the adapter feel as premium as its price tag. Better still, additional feet at the bottom ensure that the adapter isn’t hanging off of the video out and LAN ports, helping it feel like even more a part of the original hardware.Īs for materials, the XBHD is made almost entirely of plastic, but sadly not the same kind as the Xbox itself. The fact it looks like a dinky Xbox, complete with ridges and that chonky X on top, is enough to sell the design on its own, but its neat fit into the crevice round back of the console really drives home its pleasing formfactor. The physical XBHD adapter itself manages to strike an impressive balance between charm and practicality.
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