Xbox 360 HDMI Cable

[spzero]

I've got one of them monoprice cords currently suppling the HD signal from my 360 to my tv. However, I bought a set of gaming headset last week (Tritton AX 720) and it only connects with an optical/toslink cable. Unfortunately, the 360 doesn't come stock with that and the only way to get it is through the absurdly expensive proprietary HDMI cord.

I've seen it range from $45 at the Gamestop website (though the places with that specific cable is very limited in my area) up to $70 at the big box stores of Best Buy/Futureshop and I'm not going to spend that much for a cable (especially since my monoprice HDMI was like $3).

I'd love to experience 5.1 surround sound through my headset. Anyone have an idea of where I might acquire this for cheap?

 

[saturnotaku]

You could give this a shot:

http://cgi.ebay.ca/RCA-Toslink-Opti...AU_Video_Game_Accessories?hash=item2306b34d3f

 

[game_fanatic]

You could buy one of these: http://www.monoprice.com/products/p...30&cs_id=1083005&p_id=4010&seq=1&format=6#faq

and perform this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FptCB_3DOz4

I did this fix to get HDMI video + analog audio, except I left half the casing on and used electrical tape to make it a bit more secure.

 

[Clark.Griswold]

[quote name='game_fanatic']You could buy one of these: http://www.monoprice.com/products/p...30&cs_id=1083005&p_id=4010&seq=1&format=6#faq

and perform this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FptCB_3DOz4

I did this fix to get HDMI video + analog audio, except I left half the casing on and used electrical tape to make it a bit more secure.[/QUOTE]
I did that as well, had an extra 360 component cable kicking around. Worked like a charm. The HDMI cable was a cheapy from monoprice as well.

 

[helluvagood]

ah meh id rather just buy the adapter then do this lol

 

[game_fanatic]

If you don't want to do that method spzero you can get the whole kit and kaboodle off of Amazon.com for $20, and get it through goomba.

http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-HDMI..._1?ie=UTF8&s=videogames&qid=1272061255&sr=8-1

 

[Clark.Griswold]

[quote name='saturnotaku']You could give this a shot:

http://cgi.ebay.ca/RCA-Toslink-Opti...AU_Video_Game_Accessories?hash=item2306b34d3f[/QUOTE]
Or for even less. Actually, for that price I think I may order one myself.

 

[game_fanatic]

[quote name='Clark.Griswold']Or for even less. Actually, for that price I think I may order one myself.[/QUOTE]

//thread. There you spzero, Griswold be thy saviour! Less than $5 shipped, I have no reason to get one of these but I want one haha.

 

[spzero]

Awesome. That's exactly why CAGs is incredible. Thanks Clark.Griswold and everybody else who replied

 

[helluvagood]

hm its from HK but whatever. good find

 

[Clark.Griswold]

NP, glad I could help. I actually ended up ordering one myself to replace my hack job. It still has the component cables attached so it was a bit bulky. I'll keep the cord as a spare.

I've ordered tons of stuff from Hong Kong over the years and never had a problem. The only thing is, expect shipping times in the 3 week range. I've just gotten used to it for the awesome savings.