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How to Play an Xbox in HD on a Laptop

In the era of expensive high-definition televisions, you can opt to play video games on computer monitors or laptop screens. The high resolution afforded by these screens allows for high-definition gaming without the investment in a new television. To play the Xbox 360 in high definition on a laptop screen, you need Microsoft's VGA HD AV cable as well as a compatible laptop.

Things You'll Need

Xbox 360 VGA HD AV cable
Laptop with VGA port

Instructions

- 1
  Turn off your Xbox 360. Turn on your laptop and shut down any unnecessary programs.
- 2
  Plug the trapezoidal plug of the Xbox 360 VGA HD AV cable into the back of your Xbox 360.
- 3
  Plug the VGA plug of the cable into the VGA port on your laptop; this port also is shaped like a trapezoid and is likely on the rear of the laptop.
- 4
  Connect the stereo sound plugs to your laptop, if possible. Alternatively, plug the stereo sound plugs into a set of computer or home theater speakers.
- 5
  Boot up your Xbox 360. Most laptops will automatically switch the screen display over to VGA when they detect a connection (see Tips).

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