Connect an Xbox 360 to a Computer Monitor

Is it possible to connect my Xbox 360 to my computer monitor?

Yes, most modern computer monitors with VGA input are compatible with the Xbox 360. Accomplishing this task requires one additional purchase: a VGA cable for your Xbox console.

The Xbox 360 VGA HD AV cable is an official product from Microsoft that should be all you need to hook your Xbox 360 up to your monitor.

In addition to the cable itself, this package also includes a male/female converter for the VGA end, and a Y-adapter to convert the red/white audio into a single pin that fits into the audio line-in jack on the back of a computer.

Display Quality

Customer comments for this product on Amazon note that the picture may appear washed out on some displays, but claim this can be solved by recalibrating the display for optimal picture quality.

Apple Cinema Display Difficulties

This cable will not work directly with an Apple Cinema Display. You may be able to get some mileage from VGA/DVI converters, however I cannot offer any first-hand experience on this issue. If any readers have hacked together a solution for hooking an Xbox 360 up to an ACD, feel free to share.