How to Hook Up an HDMI Cable to an XBox 360

Connecting your Xbox 360 to your high definition television via HDMI AV cable is the best way to optimize your gaming experience. Not only will the HDMI AV cable bring you the highest quality high definition gaming, but it will also make the most of your sound quality--especially if you're running your sound through 5.1 digital surround or higher. Plugging in your Xbox 360 HDMI cable is a simple process, requiring you to make only two connections: one to your television and one to your Xbox 360.

Things You'll Need

• HDMI cable
• Xbox 360
• High definition television with HDMI input

Instructions

How to Connect Your Xbox 360 to Your High Definition Television via HDMI Cable

1. Turn off both devices and unplug your current audio video or component cables from your Xbox 360.

2. Plug the Xbox 360 HDMI AV cable into the HDMI output of your Xbox 360.

3. Run the other end of the HDMI AV cable to the back of your high definition television. Plug the HDMI AV cable into one of the HDMI inputs of your high definition television.

4. Turn on your television and--most likely using your remote--change to the HDMI input into which you plugged your Xbox 360.

5. Turn on your Xbox 360.

Tips & Warnings

• To optimize your high definition gaming press the Xbox 360 guide button and navigate to "System settings." Select the highest possible high definition settings allowed by your television.

References

• Xbox.com: 360 Support