Despite the popularity of gaming PCs now, game consoles do not stop selling and end up in the homes of gamers. As usual, the leading positions are occupied by Xbox and PlayStation devices. Therefore, all the issues that are encountered on the Internet are connected with these consoles. Today we will learn how to connect the Xbox 360 to a TV.
Prefix
Xbox 360 is an outdated set-top box. It was first presented back in 2005. But still, thanks to its coolness, it is still in the homes of some players. The rival for this model was the PlayStation 3. The version from Microsoft at one time acquired a number of functions that were useful to users.
So, thanks to the Xbox 360, it was possible to play over the Internet, download games, demos, music, videos from there. The popularity for the console came so quickly that in five years the company could boast of high sales figures. By 2010, 42 million models were sold.
Options
Before you learn how to connect the Xbox 360 to a TV, we will understand the technical characteristics of the console. The processor in this model was IBM Xenon with PowerPC architecture. It works on three cores with a frequency of 3.2 GHz. Xenos from former ATI and current AMD is responsible for the graphics. The internal memory is only 10 MB. There were plenty of RAMs at one time - 512 MB. The highest resolution was in 1080p. The internal memory, depending on the model modifications, could have from 20 to 500 GB.
Connection
When buying a game console, the user often wonders: is it possible to connect the Xbox 360 to a TV? Why to the TV, but not to the monitor? In general, the first option is many times more popular than the rest. The TV gives a brighter picture, often more contrast. It has better sound, especially if you have a home theater connection and good acoustics. All this significantly affects the maximum immersion in the gameplay.
The monitor is less popular, although it is also used by gamers. Not all home buyers have a large 50-inch TV. Someone may have a computer display at times better and larger.
But since it is the question of how to connect the Xbox 360 to the TV, the most popular one, we will further consider all the existing methods.
Using HDMI
This method is usually always the very first. It is simple, therefore popular. If you have this cable - either in the kit, or you bought it separately - you can ensure maximum image quality. Naturally, the one that involves the software component of the console. In our case, this is 1920x1080.
To connect the console, you need to look at the interface panel, make sure that it has an interface for HDMI. On the first versions of this model, it is not, if you have later modifications, you can use this method. The same thing needs to be checked on the TV.
In general, there should not be any problems with all this. Turn off the TV, connect it to the console using this cable. If you have a good TV model, then he should immediately identify the device and show it on the screen. If the synchronization failed right away, your intervention will be needed.
Go to the TV menu, find the item indicating the signal source. It needs to be changed from the standard INPUT to the used HDMI. After that, everything will work for sure.
Using component input
If suddenly you can’t connect the Xbox 360 to the TV, because one of the devices does not have an HDMI connector, do not worry. There are several more ways ahead. One of them is a component cable connection . They are most often found in modern TVs.
By the way, this interface also allows you to transfer a picture with 1080p quality. Another advantage is the presence of such a cable in the models of some consoles. Although, if you did not have it in the box, you can buy it, its cost is small.
The AV connector must be installed in the console, and on the other hand connected to the TV. Remember that you need to install the plugs in the correct order. White and red are usually responsible for the sound. We connect them to AV IN. The remaining need to be installed depending on their color in the TV connectors.
Using scart
It should be understood that this is not an ordinary SCART cable, but a slightly different RGB Scart Cable. This option will also help you deal with the question of how to connect the Xbox 360 to a Samsung TV. It transmits a picture in 1080p resolution.
Issues in this regard should also not arise. Just on the console we find the already familiar AV-connector, and on the TV - a special SCART IN. Basically, this port is signed, but if anything, look for a small rectangle with 20 holes. When connecting devices, remember that both must be disconnected from the network.
Using VGA
VGA HD-AV cable for these purposes will have to buy. It is rarely found in the trim levels. And he was not in the Xbox 360, nor in the new model. Of course, this method is suitable for those who do not know how to connect the Xbox 360 to the LG TV, but found a cable with this interface.
There is no point in additionally buying this wire. You may find that there is no special outlet for it on the TV. Then you have to look for an adapter. But if by a miracle it turned out that you have everything, then proceed according to the already familiar scheme: install the A / V plug in the console, and connect to the TV via VGA.
Do not forget about two more plugs, red and white. They are responsible for the sound. They also need to be connected to the TV. If you notice that there is no sound in the game, then most likely you either forgot to install these plugs or inserted them incorrectly.
Using composite cable
This option is suitable for those who do not know how to connect the Xbox 360 to an older TV. Remember that the picture will be many times worse. Typically, the resolution through such a connection does not exceed 360p. Therefore, of course, on 30-50-inch TVs, the image will look terrible. But on old models you can play. It is unlikely that this will bring pleasure to real gamers, but for those who want to try the console, it will do.
Connecting this cable is easy. It is enough to insert its wide part into the console, and install three plugs into the TV. Moreover, yellow is suitable for the corresponding connector, and white and red are designed for sound holes. If the TV does not have stereo sound, then you can set either red or white.
Using S-video
This option is unlikely to be needed by someone in 2017. But if you are still just such a user, with the old version of the Xbox 360 and average quality TV, there is a way for you. This connector is usually found on any video equipment. It does not provide high quality signal transmission. You can get 480p from it. The only advantage of this interface is its reliability.
To connect, just install the wire in the AV connector, for the second end on the TV to find the S-video port. There are also "tulips" to provide sound.