View Full Version : Toys 'r Us X360 VGA cables for $20 (YMMV?)
dabamus
03-01-2008, 06:33 PM
At least at my local Toys 'r Us at Chapel Hill Mall in Ohio they have the X360 VGA cables for $20 instead of $40.
I would have picked them up had I not already had an off brand set that works perfectly fine.
chernozem
03-01-2008, 07:05 PM
I can confirm this at this location and another also.
xMATTxEDGEx
03-01-2008, 07:20 PM
Is that the official Microsoft version, or an off brand? Also, I currently use my HD TV as my computer monitor thus the VGA output is being used...In order for connectivity does it require a VGA input?
Puffa469
03-01-2008, 07:55 PM
I just sold a 360 to my friend and he's looking for these cables but doesnt want to pay $40. We mayhave to take a trip to TRU tomorrow for these. Thanks op!
JohnnyDeLicious
03-01-2008, 08:00 PM
I have a 1080i capable TV. Should I go with these or HDMI run through a DVI adapter for a nicer picture? (Or does it really matter?)
chernozem
03-01-2008, 08:10 PM
They are the official MS version.
I would probably go with HDMI to DVI..
lombarvm
03-01-2008, 08:13 PM
Confirmed at the TRU in Mishawaka, IN.
sinistaminista
03-01-2008, 08:21 PM
They had both VGA & component microsoft brand cables, as well as, 64mb memory cards for $19.99. This was at the Hamburg, NY store. I grabbed a set of the components for a friend and a memory card for an undecided purpose atm.
halusha
03-01-2008, 08:37 PM
Yeah this has been discussed in one of the other TRU threads. The component, VGA, and S-Video cables are all on clearance, along with 64MB mem cards. I can confirm the prices reported so far, I've seen them at my TRU in Overland Park, KS.
imacgod
03-01-2008, 09:21 PM
Can confirm in Columbia, MD, but I think I bought the last one. Remotes are also $14.98.
They also had several copies of Final Fantasy XII for $9.98.
sp00ge
03-01-2008, 09:56 PM
Yes, these are noted in the TRU clearance thread, the visoncam bundle thread, amongst the countless others.
Kanik
03-01-2008, 10:30 PM
Yup - got it last weekend in Jersey. Was just visiting Toys R Us after having not entered one since I was a kid. Great place to go for gaming accessories it seems. Got the Official VGA cable for 20 (works amazing compared to a $10 bootleg I got a few months back) and got the Universal 360 remote for 10.
spideymike
03-01-2008, 11:03 PM
I got this about a month or so ago at the Parma TRU. It works great on my PC monitor.
gage006
03-02-2008, 01:43 AM
Picked up a set today myself. The official remote is $15 there too.
Better off getting vga cable used at gamestop for $10.
sp00ge
03-02-2008, 01:55 AM
Better off getting vga cable used at gamestop for $10.
Good luck finding one. Only 2 within 40 miles of here had them listed online, only to get tehre and find out they were mislabeled components.
Please keep the crap comments to yourself.
Good luck finding one. Only 2 within 40 miles of here had them listed online, only to get tehre and find out they were mislabeled components.
Please keep the crap comments to yourself.
Crap comments? I went to one and they had 3 MS vga cables just a few days ago, I wasn't even looking for them, just found them by accident.
SackAttack
03-02-2008, 02:52 AM
The TRU in Stevenson Ranch, CA has a peg hook with a 19.98 price listed, but they didn't have any in stock when I was there on Wednesday evening.
spideymike
03-02-2008, 08:36 AM
I know I've also seen off-brand VGA cables at Target for about $20, too. Not sure of their quality, but I would think they'd be fine.
Troopa
03-02-2008, 08:57 AM
Thanks, OP. I've been looking for a deal on the official ones.
spiderdog
03-02-2008, 09:53 AM
My HDTV has component and PC VGA Inputs. Any benefits for either one?
FatoonsBaby710
03-02-2008, 10:21 AM
Do you think bestbuy would price match without a flyer because i have so many friggin giftcards for that place.
Larrabee213
03-02-2008, 11:10 AM
IS there an advantage of using VGA over HDMI?
scottman
03-02-2008, 02:34 PM
monoprice has their own version of these for $10.
BackInBlack
03-02-2008, 03:25 PM
IS there an advantage of using VGA over HDMI?
Only if you have to use it really. HDMI looks better than VGA, but VGA is miles ahead of component(imo)
Scrubsy
03-02-2008, 03:27 PM
I picked up a replacement svideo cable for $10
FatoonsBaby710
03-02-2008, 03:29 PM
I currently have component on my samsung 720p 40 inch I bought the vga cable but im scared to try it out thinking ill be disappointed can anyone help me out??? I really bought it with the idea of upscaling dvds but do not want to take away from my gaming experience
sp00ge
03-02-2008, 03:54 PM
I currently have component on my samsung 720p 40 inch I bought the vga cable but im scared to try it out thinking ill be disappointed can anyone help me out??? I really bought it with the idea of upscaling dvds but do not want to take away from my gaming experience
I switched from component to a knock-off VGA cable and I couldn't be happier. This is also on a 720p, only 37".
I'm planning on upgrading to 1080p after we move, so we shall see how good it is then.
Geezote
03-02-2008, 04:03 PM
Confirmed in Stockton, CA. Offical Microsoft HD VGA cables 19.99
xMATTxEDGEx
03-02-2008, 05:17 PM
I only have one VGA input on my HDTV in which I connect to my PC via VGA. So does that mean I would have to switch back and forth from my PC VGA to the 360 VGA, or do they make adapters of some sort? Please help...
Puffa469
03-02-2008, 05:31 PM
I only have one VGA input on my HDTV in which I connect to my PC via VGA. So does that mean I would have to switch back and forth from my PC VGA to the 360 VGA, or do they make adapters of some sort? Please help...
Read this thread... http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=173975
What you want is a 'vga switch'. GuilewasNK just got one for around $25.
xMATTxEDGEx
03-02-2008, 05:43 PM
Thank you!
hollowfreak
03-03-2008, 10:21 AM
I only have one VGA input on my HDTV in which I connect to my PC via VGA. So does that mean I would have to switch back and forth from my PC VGA to the 360 VGA, or do they make adapters of some sort? Please help...
I use a KVM switch on my pc/360/monitor setup ... on mine I double-tap the scroll lock key on the keyboard to switch between the two.
Domino427
03-03-2008, 07:48 PM
Just checked my local TRU today in Vineland/Millville, NJ.
Tagged at $29.99.
They did have the remotes for $14.98, along with some random guides and such.
Anyone know if they'll still ring up at $20?
hollowfreak
03-03-2008, 08:25 PM
monoprice has their own version of these for $10.
http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=108&cp_id=10830&cs_id=1083005&p_id=4010&seq=1&format=2
you might need one of these ...
http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=104&cp_id=10416&cs_id=1041602&p_id=1191&seq=1&format=2
which the m$ version comes with
as well as one of these ...
http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=104&cp_id=10401&cs_id=1040107&p_id=2120&seq=1&format=2
which the m$ version also comes with
http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showpost.php?p=4030443&postcount=27
hec204
03-03-2008, 08:38 PM
Crap comments? I went to one and they had 3 MS vga cables just a few days ago, I wasn't even looking for them, just found them by accident.
It really depends by store/area, My local gamestop barely ever gets any xbox 360 accessories... only PS2 stuff I saw today