The Microsoft Xbox 360 series of gaming consoles allow the use of HDMI cables
for simpler hookup to home theater systems and Hi-Definition televisions
(HDTV).

The Xbox 360 Elite (the black one) comes with an HDMI cable that also includes
a "dongle" which provides the dual RCA jacks needed for connecting our
Xbox-compatible headsets for game sound playback.

The older white-and-gray Xbox 360 models have an HDMI port, but did not
necessarily come supplied with an HDMI cable. Some companies make aftermarket
HDMI cables for use with the Xbox 360, but these may not provide the dual RCA
jacks that carry the 2-channel analog audio necessary for hookup of the Ear
Force Xbox-compatible headsets. If this is what you have, you may need to find
another way to connect your Ear Force headset and accessories. 

Here are some suggestions for alternative connection schemes: 

XBOX 360 AUDIO PLAYS THROUGH TELEVISION SET: 

  For X2 and X3, you can use the Headphones jack or the Audio Out jacks on
  your TV to connect to the Audio In jack on the Transmitter. 

  For X1, you can use the Headphones jack or the Audio Out jacks on
  your TV to connect to the headset's Audio Input plug (green). 

  You may need to purchase a suitable adapter cable in order to connect the
  TV audio output(s) to the Ear Force Xbox-compatible headset's transmitter
  or Audio Input plug. 

  - Connect the HDMI cable so that the Xbox 360 plays its audio through 
    the TV. 

  - Adjust the Dashboard > Personal Settings in the Xbox 360 so that the
    talkback and game sounds are played together (Play Through Both). 
    For X3, you may also set this to Play Through Headset. 


XBOX 360 AUDIO PLAYS THROUGH HOME THEATER RECEIVER:
 
  This is exactly the same as the above, except that you will use the
  receiver's Headphones output jack to connect to the Audio In on the
  Ear Force Xbox-compatible headset's Transmitter (X2, X3) or the green
  Audio Input plug (X1). 

  - You may need to obtain a shielded audio cable with 1/4" stereo phone plug
    to 1/8" stereo mini-phone plug ends. The 1/4" phone plug goes to the 
    receiver's Headphones jack, while the 1/8" mini-phone plug goes to the 
    Audio In on the Ear Force Transmitter (X2, X3) or Audio Input plug (X1). 

  - Adjust the Dashboard > Personal Settings in the Xbox 360 so that the 
    talkback and game sounds are played together (Play Through Both).
    For X3, you may also set this to Play Through Headset. 
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