September 20, 2006 - According to an official release by Microsoft at its Tokyo Game Show 2006 press briefing, the Xbox 360 will be able to support 1080p games and videos. According to the press release, the fall update will usher in the upgraded resolution capability.
"[Microsoft's] fall software update, scheduled for release later this year, will allow all Xbox 360 consoles around the world to output game and movie content in 1080p resolution."
According to representatives from Microsoft, the update will allow for all existing X360 titles to be upscaled to 1080p. The Xbox 360 HD-DVD player will not be required for 1080p playback, since the update will be available through Xbox Live. However, those who purchase the player when it releases will get an installation disc with the update on it.
Which games will be released in the future that will support the higher resolution is still unannounced. We were told by Microsoft's PR company, "As with all Xbox 360 games, we've leave it up to the discretion of the developer to decide how best they'd like their games to be delivered to consumers."
1080p is a visual upgrade over the Xbox 360's current maximum resolution output of 1080i, or 1920 by 1080 interlaced. We'll update as more details become available.
Source: http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/733/733658p1.html
"[Microsoft's] fall software update, scheduled for release later this year, will allow all Xbox 360 consoles around the world to output game and movie content in 1080p resolution."
According to representatives from Microsoft, the update will allow for all existing X360 titles to be upscaled to 1080p. The Xbox 360 HD-DVD player will not be required for 1080p playback, since the update will be available through Xbox Live. However, those who purchase the player when it releases will get an installation disc with the update on it.
Which games will be released in the future that will support the higher resolution is still unannounced. We were told by Microsoft's PR company, "As with all Xbox 360 games, we've leave it up to the discretion of the developer to decide how best they'd like their games to be delivered to consumers."
1080p is a visual upgrade over the Xbox 360's current maximum resolution output of 1080i, or 1920 by 1080 interlaced. We'll update as more details become available.
Source: http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/733/733658p1.html
