If the XBox 360 doesn't have an HDCP compliant output such as HDMI or DVI, then that leaves an enormous "analog hole." I don't understand how they could release this and not get the MPAA in a tizzy.
Speculation:
They could include the HDMI port on the HD-DVD drive itself and daisy-chain the video output of the 360 into the HD-DVD drive, converting the RGB video from the 360 into HDMI compatible on the fly. But that would preclude the use of the XBox 360's capable hardware from decoding the HD-DVD. In this case, the drive would be no different (or cheaper) than a standalone player.
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If the XBox 360 doesn't have an HDCP compliant output such as HDMI or DVI, then that leaves an enormous "analog hole." I don't understand how they could release this and not get the MPAA in a tizzy.
Speculation:
They could include the HDMI port on the HD-DVD drive itself and daisy-chain the video output of the 360 into the HD-DVD drive, converting the RGB video from the 360 into HDMI compatible on the fly. But that would preclude the use of the XBox 360's capable hardware from decoding the HD-DVD. In this case, the drive would be no different (or cheaper) than a standalone player.