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How to Wire an XBox

The Microsoft Xbox is a sixth-generation home gaming console developed by Microsoft. Just like any other gaming console, wiring the Xbox for use is a simple procedure as long as you have the proper equipment. And even if you do not have everything you need, you can purchase the proper equipment to make sure the wiring process runs smoothly.

Things You'll Need

Television with RCA ports OR Xbox RF adapter

Instructions

- 1
  Connect the Xbox end of your Xbox power cable to the port on the back of your console. Connect the other end of this cable to an available wall socket near your television.
- 2
  Connect the Xbox end of the Xbox RCA cable to the port on the back of the console. Connect the RCA ends of this cable to the RCA ports on your television. If your television does not have RCA ports, perform this step with a Xbox RF adapter, and connect the Coaxial end of this adapter to the coaxial port on your television.
- 3
  Connect a Xbox controller to the left-most controller port on the front of your Xbox console.
- 4
  Insert a Xbox game disc into your Xbox disc drive and turn the console on by pressing the large button in the middle of the console's front side to begin playing.

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