Xbox 360 questions

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Niko-Time

Discussion Starter · Nov 30, 2006

I know I can hook it up to my pc screen with a convertor, but how will my speakers work? I have 5.1 creative's. And can I get an extendor for my ethernet cable, like so I can have two heads on ethernet buy plugging it into an ethernet cable, (it is 35 metres long) so I can be online and also on xbox?

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gonX

· #2 · Nov 30, 2006

It's not like you can connect an internet cable to an internet cable

You would have to get a switch (Cheapest) or another network card to your own rig (You'll need a crossover cable for this though.)

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Kamakazi

· #3 · Nov 30, 2006

Yeah an ethernet switch can be had for like 10 bucks, and it will have like 5 ports on it, for anything you will ever need.

As for the speakers, you have to hook the sound inputs on the VGA cable into your soundcard using a RCA to headphone converter.

ENTERPRISE

· #4 · Nov 30, 2006

RCA to Headfone converter :http://edifier.ca/eshop/images/L221MF.jpg

Something like that.

Yes you will need a Router/Switch with a Crossover RJ45 cable for it to work nicely.

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Kamakazi

· #5 · Nov 30, 2006

Actually the VGA thing comes with an adapter now that I think about it, but it isnt a cable, it is just a piece of plastic so your monitor will have to be pretty close to your tower to be able to use it, so you could just extend the RCA cable if you wanted to.

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Niko-Time

Discussion Starter · #6 · Dec 1, 2006

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RCA to Headfone converter :http://edifier.ca/eshop/images/L221MF.jpg

Something like that.

Yes you will need a Router/Switch with a Crossover RJ45 cable for it to work nicely.

I've been having a look but I can't find one which will work with 5.1 speakers?

And I've just thought regarding the ethernet...I don't need one as I only have one monitor

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ENTERPRISE

· #7 · Dec 1, 2006

If your 5.1 SYSTEM has a built in AMP then you can get it to switch to 6ch 5.1 anyway.

gonX

· #8 · Dec 1, 2006

I don't know about 5.1 on Xbox, and about what connections it has, so could you provide a picture of the back of it?

Thanks

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Kamakazi

· #9 · Dec 1, 2006

I'm telling you, if it is the 5.1 that is connected to your computer, then use an RCA to headphone jack converter to plug the sound cables connected to the VGA connector into your xFi. If the speakers aren't running through your computer, than you should either be able to do the same thing through the speakers receiver, or be able to hook in the RCA cables to it.

Niko-Time

Discussion Starter · #10 · Dec 1, 2006

So what you are saying is I keep my speakers plugged into my xfi and then plug in the xbox 360 with the single 3.5mm into them?.

Oh, what does "aux in" mean? Could I plug it into that?

Kamakazi

· #11 · Dec 1, 2006

Yes that is what you plug it into

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Niko-Time

Discussion Starter · #12 · Dec 1, 2006

Yey for noobyness

And for a headset can I use a pc one or do I have to use the xbox one?

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Mad_Handlez89

· #13 · Dec 1, 2006

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Yey for noobyness

And for a headset can I use a pc one or do I have to use the xbox one?

Need one made specificly for the 360

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Niko-Time

Discussion Starter · #14 · Dec 1, 2006

Oh well.

So heres what I am planning on buying:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...5942&rd=1&rd=1
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/3M-3-5mm-3-5-P...QQcmdZViewItem

The top ebay link includes like xbox live and headset so its all good. Is that all I need?

EDIT:

Woops, forgot monitor convertor.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/xBox-360-HD-VG...QQcmdZViewItem

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Kamakazi

· #15 · Dec 2, 2006

Um about the only thing would be little RCA male-to-male connectors, but you can buy those at wal-mart or any other store for about 2 bucks, but they are very important if you want sound

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Niko-Time

Discussion Starter · #16 · Dec 2, 2006

Have you got a link of them?

Kamakazi

· #17 · Dec 2, 2006

They look like this http://www.trianglecables.com/rcacoupfemto.html but trust me, they are at any electronics store or just store with an electronics section.

Niko-Time

Discussion Starter · #18 · Dec 2, 2006

I live 30 minutes to the closest electrical store and can't drive

. I will just order it off ebay thanks

Like this?: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Twin-Double-RC...QQcmdZViewItem

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Kamakazi

· #19 · Dec 2, 2006

Okay that works, as long as you get them. I didn't have them when I got mine (never even thought about it) and couldn't use my VGA cable for a few days.

Niko-Time

Discussion Starter · #20 · Dec 3, 2006

Will the prices go down on the xbox 360 when the ps3 and wii come out (in UK). I'm just not sure whether to wait or buy it soon.

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