Does the XBOX use Dolby Digital during games? (1 Viewer)

[Kyle_Y]

My friend jsut got his new XBOX, and I notice that all the games say Dolby Digital on them. Does this mean that DD is used during the game, or only in the demos? If it's used while playing, I MUST have it, or is that too good to be true? Sorry, I am new to the video gaming thing, I just use my HT system for HT and music.

 

[SamRoza]

Does this mean that DD is used during the game?

Yep.
Sam

 

[Chip E]

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Does this mean that DD is used during the game?
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Full blown
- Chip

 

[Dean DeMass]

Yup, and it sounds great. Especially Halo and Starfighter.
-Dean-

 

[John Royster]

mmmmmm

halo in real-time 5.1 goodness. Yes, AFAIK it renders it real time.

 

[Dave Falasco]

Kyle, in case it wasn't clear from the above posts, the answer to your question is an enthusiastic YES!! But to pass the Dolby Digital signal, you will need to buy either the Advanced A/V pack ($15, which also comes with an S-video cable) or the Hi-Def pack ($20, which also comes with component cables), and a digital optical audio cable if you don't already have one. Just so you know.
And yes, like everyone said, it is SO worth it!

 

[Dan B]

Halo has replaced Twisted Metal Black as the best sounding game I have ever played.

-Dan B.

 

[Leroy]

I just love it when that orchestral soundtrack kicks in when something is about to happen...Da Da Da Daaaa, Da Da Da Daaaa....BLAM!!!!
It's especially creepy when your in the ship and it's quiet, then you hear something to the right...behind you!

 

[Kip]

Anyone else wish for a little more center channel useage? Especially in Halo.

Kip