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    xbox to my samsung LCD

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by aan310, Oct 20, 2008.

  1. aan310

    aan310 Notebook Virtuoso

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    so...
    how to i go about connecting a xbox 360 to a dvi LCD... and will it display everything right?
     
    aan310, Oct 20, 2008
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  2. Voodoofreak

    Voodoofreak Notebook Deity

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    Does your Xbox 360 have a HDMI output? If so, you can purchase a HDMI to DVI converter and hook it up.

    Does your LCD have a VGA input? If so, you can purchase the VGA kit from Microsoft that will allow you to connect your LCD to your xbox.
     
    Voodoofreak, Oct 20, 2008
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  3. aan310

    aan310 Notebook Virtuoso

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    its the standard plug, and yes, but dvi will have better video
     
    aan310, Oct 20, 2008
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    You sure about that?
     
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    rschauby Superfluously Redundant

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    Hold up, we're in danger of spreading some misinformation here.

    The DVI port requires a digital signal and fortunately the Xbox 360 is capable of outputting digital signals through some of its outputs. The simplest connection would be an HDMI output to to the DVI input on an LCD using an HDMI to LCD cable. However, afaik only the newer Xbox 360 Elites offer an HDMI output. All other Xbox models only have the Component video ouputs available for digital signal output. If this is the case, you're much less fortunate as these adapters are more rare and significantly more expensive.

    You need to do some homework though; the VGA output (which your monitor should still have or you can get an extremely cheap adapter for) is capable of carrying an HD signal (720p , 1080p) and realizing any difference between this and a digitally supplied HD signal is darn near impossible. If you don't have an HDMI output on your Xbox, you may just want to go with the VGA output option.
     
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    so is that ebay one going to be as good as the real one?
     
    aan310, Oct 21, 2008
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    It'll be just as good and half as expensive
     
    checkmait, Oct 21, 2008
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