MonsterÆ Scores Exclusive MicrosoftÆ License To Bring High Performance Cables To XBOX 360Æ

28-Sep-05

Monster GameÆ, a division of Monster Cable Products, and Microsoft Corp. announced an exclusive licensing agreement for North America that makes Monster the official licensed audio and video cables provider for the Xbox 360ô video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. The cables will be available when the system launches this fall.ìMonster and Microsoft are a powerful combination that will benefit gamers,î said Noel Lee, The Head Monster. ìTodayís gaming systems are designed with as much detail and technology as Hollywood movies, and Microsoft has pioneered these developments since the initial launch of Xbox. Surround sound capabilities, tremendous bass, and remarkable visuals make Xbox second-to-none. Monster prides itself on insuring that all of the immense technologies incorporated into this incredible gaming system is heard and seen the way Microsoft intended by providing the worldís finest THX Certified cables and accessories designed specifically to the new Xbox 360 standards.î ìWe are pleased to have Monster as our partner,î said Marc Whitten, Director, Xbox Peripherals. ìMonsterís reputation for value-added quality and enhancing the customer experience is a fantastic match for Xbox 360. There are many necessary components needed in order to provide the ultimate gaming experience, and Monsterís exclusive high performance cables are an important member of that list.îMonster Gameís exclusive Xbox 360 products will include:Monster Gameís exclusive THX Certified Xbox 360 products will include:COMPONENT VIDEO + STEREO AUDIO (AV)ï HD-Capable Component Video (supports 720p/1080i output of signalXbox 360) ï Separates Y / Cb / Cr video signals for HD-capable performance ï Integrated Dolby Digital 5.1 digital audio output jack (with optional 2.5mm jack to Toslink adapter)ï Stereo Audio (L/R) Pair ï Price $59.95COMPONENT VIDEO (NO AUDIO)ï HD-Capable Component Video (supports 720p/1080i output of XBOX 360) ï Separates Y / Cb / Cr video signals for HD-capable performanceï Integrated Dolby Digital 5.1 digital audio output jack (with optional 2.5mm jack to Toslink adapter)ï Price $49.95S-VIDEO + STEREO AUDIO (AV)ï 5-pin barrel type S-Video Connection ï Separates Chrominance (color) and Luminance (brightness) signals for better picture vs. composite ï Integrated Dolby Digital 5.1 digital audio output jack (with optional 2.5mm jack to Toslink adapter)ï Stereo Audio (L/R) Pair ï Price $39.95COMPOSITE VIDEO + STEREO AUDIO (AV)ï Composite Video Connection ï Integrated Dolby Digital 5.1 digital audio output jack (with optional 2.5mm jack to Toslink adapter)ï Stereo Audio (L/R) Pair ï Price $34.95VGA VIDEO (NO AUDIO)ï 15-PIN Connector ï Mainly for video connection to projectors, computer monitors and high-end flatscreen TVs w/VGA input ï HD-Capable Video (supports 720p/1080i output of XBOX 360)ï Integrated Dolby Digital 5.1 digital audio output jack (with optional 2.5mm jack to Toslink adapterï Price $59.95FIBER OPTIC DIGITAL AUDIO (NO VIDEO)ï Standard Fiber Optic/Toslink ï Includes mini-Toslink Adaptor (for connection into digital audio output jack found on all MonsterXbox 360 AV Connectors) ï Enables Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound when connected to AV receiver/processor ï Price $29.95

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