HDMI cables transmit both audio & video; no additional cabling is required.

There sure are video only component cables, but I haven't seen video only on the one end, with the x360 connector on the other.

Like everyone sensible said, just take it back to the shop and exchange it.

its really uncommon. Take it back to the store and exchange it

In all fairness, 360 problems are not uncommon. At the risk of being called a troll I'd even go so far as saying they are common. The op just thought the risk was worth whatever the 360 had to offer him in return, and he got a raw deal. Shit happens, life is pointless without any risks and all that wise oneliner blablabla.

Anyway, you said that normal av cables do provide a picture but no sound? That would exclude your gpu from being fried. This leaves but a few options. 1. broken hdmi port on your 360. 2. broken hdmi port on your Panasonic. 3. broken hdmi cable 4. wrong setting on either your TV or 360.

I suggest having a tech friend look at it asap and return the console on his advice. No matter how well meant advice on a forum is, it does not constitute someone looking at it in person.

yeah thanks for your help guys, i just exchanged it.
it turned out that for some odd reason, the HDMI port wasn't "connected" and was just sitting there, just like the Nokia 5800 prob with its speaker. so any movement would "disconnect" it.
GOW2 rocks on HD, i cant even see a damn thing on AV.

Dude sorry to hear. Follow the advice given here. This is not a normal problem. Take it straight back to the store you bought it from. Show reciept and get a brand new one.

Dont worry though, this is definately NOT a normal problem with 360's. :)

And as you got 60gb, install your games on the HDD. It keeps the console cooler and saves the disc drive spinning. :)

Dont get me wrong here but....

I think its a Troll Account,created to put 360 down and proclaim how much more reliable the PS3 is.

But if your serious and some random guy who bought a 360 and it didnt work and came onto a random website to post your troubles then take it back to the store simple,why come here?

"MGS, RE, GTA, God of War, Ace Combat, Age of Empire, Red Alert, Spore, Command & Conquer Generals."

Those are his favourite games Hmmm?

nope its not a troll account, sorry dude.
it's just i read whats on the site, never post.

and those are my fav games,, and i chose this site to post my prob because all the other sites are air heads who dont know a clue what are they are talking.

 Thanks. :)

We still have silly arguements here, but generally I agree with you. It's the best game forum on the internet.

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Really sorry. Dont know what came over me.