Xbox 360 to VGA

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If I were to hookup my Xbox 360 to my LCD monitor that has VGA and DVI input, would I get sound?

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000B6MLTG

Using this cable, I don't see any cables that would make sound work. Anyone have any better suggestions or ideas of ways to hookup the 360 to my LCD monitor?

Thanks guys!
 
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you usually need to use an external sound system, which have the 3.5mm to composite sound converter. thats the only way ive seen it done.
 
Correct, you would need a 3.5mm converter to plug directly into your computer's line-in audio sound port.
 
The cable you link to has sound outputs, the red and white connectors are for sound, I have the same wire which I dont use for my 360 now, and i just plugged the red and white inputs into my stereo.

If you dont connect the red and white connectors to something you wont get sound!
 
EVIL-SCOTSMAN said:
The cable you link to has sound outputs, the red and white connectors are for sound, I have the same wire which I dont use for my 360 now, and i just plugged the red and white inputs into my stereo.

If you dont connect the red and white connectors to something you wont get sound!
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Duh, I'm retarded. All the cables shown in the picture go into the computer, and the part that is whited out, plugs into the Xbox. So now I just need that converter. Makes sense, thanks guys. I appreciate the help.

-Wes
 
There's also an optical out, on the part of the plug that goes into the 360. However, an optical cable isn't included (at least not with the Microsoft brand VGA cable).
 
If you're going to buy a VGA cable buy one from www.monoprice.com or pick up one of the 3rd party cables. They are much cheaper than the $40 MS ones. You still will have to pick up a 3.5mm adapter but you'll still come out cheaper. You might also want to check your local Target clearence isle, some have a pair for around $6.
 
|Tch0rT| said:
If you're going to buy a VGA cable buy one from www.monoprice.com or pick up one of the 3rd party cables. They are much cheaper than the $40 MS ones. You still will have to pick up a 3.5mm adapter but you'll still come out cheaper. You might also want to check your local Target clearence isle, some have a pair for around $6.
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I might hit Target tonight :)
 
I got mine setup today. I have a 19" Samsung widescreen and it worked out 100x better than I thought it would. got the mayflash vga adapter and then an audio female rca to female 3.5mm cable and hooked it up to my pc speakers. The video quality is VERY good (way better than my standard tv).
 
hey dangit. I have had a vga converter cable for the 360 on the fs for a week now!! buy mine! i have 2! lol
 
What resolution are you planing on using? Some people on other forums complained about the unofficial VGA adapter having major ghosting and tearing at resolutions above 720P.
 
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