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How to Switch to HDMI on the XBox 360

The Xbox 360 video game console is capable of displaying high-definition graphics and video. Using the console on a high-definition television will allow for display resolutions of at least twice that of a standard definition television. When connected to an HDTV with an HDMI cable, the Xbox 360 can be used to watch HD movies and television shows. It can also display games at a resolution of 720p or higher, depending on the display capabilities of your television.

Things You'll Need

High-definition television
HDMI cable

Instructions

- 1
  Turn off both the television and the Xbox 360. Disconnect any cables running from the console to the television.
- 2
  Plug one end of the HDMI cable into the HDMI port located on the back of the Xbox 360.
- 3
  Plug the other end of the HDMI cable into the HDMI port on the television.
- 4
  Turn on the television and the Xbox 360. If the Xbox Dashboard is not visible on the screen, change the input settings on your television to the HDMI port. If the television has more than one HDMI port, switch the input settings until you find the right one.
- 5
  Navigate to the System Settings menu on the Xbox 360. From there select "Console Settings," then "Display", then "HDTV." You can then choose the specific resolution of your television if it is not already selected.

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