Xbox 360 HD-DVD Spring Update

by Mike Bendel May 15, 2007 @ 4:06 pm

Following the big Xbox 360 Spring Update that was released last week, Microsoft has now released an additional update for users who own an Xbox 360 HD-DVD player. The update adds Dynamic Range Control for digital audio output, along with a slew of other improvements:

  • Added option for user to select from the following audio output formats via TOSLINK or HDMI: Digital Stereo (2 channel PCM), Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS 5.1, WMA Pro.
  • Added “Dynamic Range Control” toggle for digital audio output
  • Improved HD DVD networking support
  • Improved HD DVD title compatibility
  • Improved performance with MPEG-4 AVC / H.264
  • 1080p via HDMI is supported on the Xbox 360 Elite with HDCP compliant displays
  • Improved parental controls

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