The current 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 two additional cables, an HDMI
cable and a separate AUDIO cable that provides a pair of RCA jacks (red and
white) and an optical digital audio output (S/PDIF Out). With this cable
package, you can easily connect any of our X-series headsets and an
HDMI-connected television at the same time. 

This Xbox 360 HDMI Cable package is available as an extra-cost option from
Microsoft: 
http://www.xbox.com/en-US/hardware/x/xbox360hdmiavcable/

[NOTE:]
The standard Xbox models do not come equipped with this cable set. The HD
cable they have obscures the HDMI connector, so that the two sockets cannot 
be used at the same time. If you only have this stock HD connector (component
video, composite video, stereo analog audio and optical digital audio
connectors), then you will not be able to use the HDMI connector at the same
time. 

In order to use both sockets at the same time (HDMI and A/V) you will need to
purchase the Xbox 360 HDMI Cable package described above. 

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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 X1, X2 and X3 headsets. If this is what
you have, you may need to find another way to connect your Ear Force X1, X2 or
X3 headset and accessories. 

X4 can be always be connected using optical digital "Toslink" connections 
(and that's the best way to use them!). 

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The oldest white-and-gray Xbox 360 models DO NOT have an HDMI port. With this
particular (obsolete) model, you cannot use HDMI connections, but you can use
any of our X-series headsets. 

Current Xbox 360 models all have separate HDMI and A/V "sockets" on their back
panels. 

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Here are some suggestions for alternative connection schemes: 

XBOX 360 AUDIO PLAYS THROUGH TELEVISION SET: 

  For X4:
  Your best bet would be to connect the Xbox optical digital audio out
  to the X4 transmitter's optical digital input. Then connect the X4
  optical digital output to the optical digital audio input on your
  HDTV or home theater amplifier. 

  [NOTE:]
  Some HDTV systems have an optical digital audio output that will
  not transmit Dolby Digital/DTS encoded digital audio, only stereo
  PCM audio will be passed. In this case, you must connect as above. 

  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
  (if available) to connect to the headset's analog Audio Input. 

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

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

  - For X1, adjust the Dashboard > Personal Settings in the Xbox 360 so 
    that the talkback and game sounds are played together (Play Through 
    Speakers). 
    
  - For X3 and X4, you should set this to Play Through Headset. 

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XBOX 360 AUDIO PLAYS THROUGH HOME THEATER RECEIVER (X1, X2, X3 only):
 
  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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