HDTV Gaming without Next-Gen Consoles

So you want to enjoy high-definition gaming but aren't crazy about the idea of having to shell out big bucks for a next-gen console, like the PS3 or Xbox 360?  Not a problem.

With the right cable and the right games, you can still enjoy HD gaming on your current console.  And when you are ready for next-gen, rest assured the Xbox 360 and PS3 offer genuine hi-def video output for every game.  While Nintendo’s Wii won’t offer HDTV resolutions, it will certainly offer widescreen for some games, including the launch title Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess.

To get widescreen from your Xbox, PS2 and the early model Game Cube, you’ll need an optional HD cable for playing in true HD.  The cable plugs into the component video ports on the back of your set; they’re the red, green, and blue RCA-type jacks.

 Once you’ve connected the HD cable, go to your console’s video settings menu and select the appropriate HD resolution and widescreen.  The same goes for the audio settings if you’re connecting your console to a surround sound receiver.

Here's a list of some widescreen treates you're sure to enjoy:

Black (Xbox, PS2)Burnout Revenge (Xbox 360, Xbox, PS2; Burnout 2 for GameCube)God of War (PS2)King Kong: The Official Game (Xbox, PS2, GameCube)Madden NFL 07 (Xbox, PS2, GameCube)Shadow of the Colossus (PS2)Splinter Cell Double Agent (Xbox 360, Wii, Xbox, PS2, GameCube)SSX 3 (Xbox, PS2, Game Cube)Tony Hawk Pro Skater (Xbox, PS2, GameCube)X-Men Legends II: Rise of Apocolypse (Xbox, PS2, GameCube)