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How to Set Up an XBox on a Monitor

Traditionally, game consoles are played through a television set. This is not always ideal in homes that only have one television. Additionally, nearly all games currently developed support high-definition graphics. If you only have a standard-definition television, you will not be able to experience games as intended. The solution to this is to connect your console to a computer monitor. Connecting to a monitor will allow you to experience high-definition resolution while also keeping the television available for other uses.

Things You'll Need

  • VGA cable
  • Xbox VGA converter (aftermarket)
  • Xbox 360 VGA adapter
  • RCA audio cord
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Instructions

  1. Original Xbox

    • 1

      Turn off your monitor and Xbox and unplug both power cords from the wall outlet.

    • 2

      Turn the Xbox around so that the rear is facing you. Unplug the current A\V cable, located in the center of the Xbox next to the USB ports. This cable is the largest cable connected to the Xbox, currently used to connect to your television set. If you plan to occasionally play the Xbox on your television, you can leave the other end of this cable connected. Otherwise, trace this cord back to the television and disconnect it.

    • 3

      Connect the rectangular end of the Xbox VGA converter to the port that your A\V cable used to connect to on the back of your Xbox.

    • 4

      Connect a VGA cable to the marked VGA port on the adapter and then connect to the VGA port on the back of your monitor.

    • 5

      Turn off the power to your audio receiver. Connect one end of the red and white RCA cord to the red and white jacks on the VGA adapter and the other end to the red and white "Audio In" jacks on the receiver.

    • 6

      Plug your Xbox and monitor's power cord into the wall outlet. Turn the monitor on and then turn on your Xbox.

    • 7

      Select "Settings" and press "A." This loads a list of categories.

    • 8

      Select the "Video" category and press the "A" button.

    • 9

      Choose the highest resolution your monitor will support and then press the "A" button. Consult with your user manual if you do not know the supported resolutions.

    Xbox 360

    • 10

      Turn off your Xbox 360 and monitor, then disconnect the power cords.

    • 11

      Remove the current A\V cable from the back of your Xbox 360. This is the rectangular jack located on the back of your Xbox 360 next to the USB and Ethernet ports.

    • 12

      Connect the rectangular end of the VGA adapter to the back of your Xbox 360.

    • 13

      Connect a VGA cable to the VGA end of the adapter cable.

    • 14

      Connect the other end of the VGA cable to the VGA port on the back of your monitor.

    • 15

      Turn off your audio receiver and connect the red and white RCA audio cable into the red and white "Audio In" jacks on the receiver.

    • 16

      Reconnect the power cords for your Xbox 360 and monitor.

    • 17

      Turn on your monitor and then turn on the Xbox 360. While on the dashboard, select "System Settings" and press the "A" button. This loads a System Settings menu screen.

    • 18

      Select "Console Settings" and then press "A." Select "Video Settings" and press "A." This displays a list of available video settings.

    • 19

      Choose the "Screen Resolution" option and press "A." This displays a list of resolutions. Choose the highest resolution your monitor will support and then press the "A" button. Consult with your user manual if you do not know the supported resolutions.

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