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How to Use Computer Speakers on a Xbox 360

The Xbox 360 gaming system is typically connected to a television and then to a stereo or home theater receiver for the audio. If you are connecting the Xbox to a TV without an audio source, you can use the speakers for a laptop or desktop computer. However, you will need to obtain the correct equipment for the connection between the Xbox and the computer to utilize the speakers.

Things You'll Need

Mini jack to RCA adapter cable
Xbox RCA audio cable

Instructions

- 1
  Plug the red and white ends RCA cable into the corresponding ports on the mini jack to RCA adapter cable.
- 2
  Plug the mini jack to RCA adapter into the "Line In" jack on the computer's sound card or the on-board audio controller.
- 3
  Plug the RCA audio cable to the "Audio Out" port on the Xbox. Press the "Power" button on the Xbox to turn it on.
- 4
  Click the "Start" button and select the option for "Control Panel." Select the option for "Hardware and Sound."
- 5
  Click the option for "Adjust system volume" that is under the "Sound" option. Move the slider bar up for the "Speakers" and the "Line-In."

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