03-20-2011, 06:39 PM
How to Play Xbox on a Computer Monitor by Deltron
Hate the response lag that you get from your high definition television? Can't afford an extra monitor to play your Xbox on? Today, I will be showing you an affordable way to enjoy your games with full enjoyment without the response lag, so that you can play like the pros.
What You'll Need:
- Computer Monitor
Spoiler (Click to View) - Xbox VGA Cable
Spoiler (Click to View) - 3.5mm Stereo Male To 2X RCA Female Adapter (Optional)
Spoiler (Click to View) - 3.5mm Stereo Coupler F/F (Optional)
Spoiler (Click to View) - VGA Switcher (Optional)Spoiler (Click to View)
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Before starting, I would highly recommend that you buy these parts off of eBay if possible. For example, I bought the VGA cable for about $6, where it's priced as $40. Don't support the power hungry Xbox franchise! 
1. First, plug in your VGA cable into your Xbox. This will be the video output from your console to your monitor.
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2. Plug the other end into your monitor.
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3. Plug the RCA cables (the red and white plugs attached to it) into the 3.5mm Adapter.
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4. Plug the RCA adpater onto the RCA coupler.
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5. Plug in your audio source into the RCA coupler.
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6. If you do not have an extra monitor to use, I highly recommend you buy a VGA switcher. This is so that you can use your monitor for your PC use, as well as your Xbox. To change between the two, just use the switch provided. Pretty self-explanatory. If you need further help, click on the spoiler to reveal a video on how to use it.
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If you have any further questions, comments, or suggestions please feel free to post them in the thread below. Enjoy!