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How to Add HD to an Xbox 360 Core System

The Xbox 360 Core system was released in 2005 as the lesser of two Xbox 360 console packages. While the Pro package included a 20 GB hard drive and a wireless controller and HDMI output, among other benefits, the lower-priced Core system included the bare essentials. This meant that Core owners didn&'t receive the necessary cable required for high-definition game play. Not only that, the Core console didn&'t have HDMI outputs. Fortunately, Core owners can still upgrade to HD by purchasing a component A/V cable, allowing their console to run up to 1080p resolution on an HD TV.

Things You'll Need

Xbox 360 component cable

Instructions

- 1
  Ensure the console is powered off then unplug the composite cable from your console&'s A/V port.
- 2
  Plug your component cable&'s Xbox 360 plug-in into the console&'s A/V port, where the composite cable was previously connected.
- 3
  Turn the switch on the cable&'s A/V end to "HD" mode.
- 4
  Connect the component cable&'s TV inputs into your HD TV. Each of the five inputs is color-coded, allowing you to match each colored input into its corresponding plug-in on the TV.
- 5
  Turn on your HDTV and select the component input.
- 6
  Turn on your Xbox 360 then go to the dashboard&'s "System Settings" menu.
- 7
  Choose "Console Settings" from the next menu then select "Display." This is where you can edit the Xbox 360&'s picture settings, including HD.
- 8
  Choose "HDTV Settings" then select the highest resolution specified on your TV.

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