Xbox 360 audio through pc speakers

fail at the internets · 27 May 2010 at 20:26

Is there a way to do this without having to have my computer on at the same time. I can only see guides on how to do it with your pc on

orderoftheflame · 27 May 2010 at 20:37

Depends on which speakers you're using, and how you've got your xbox connected....

But most likely. Yes, there is a way.

fail at the internets · 27 May 2010 at 20:44

xbox is connected to my vga pc monitor by vga, and im using standard 2.1 speakers with red and white cables that go into the subwoofer from the speakers.

DaveyD · 27 May 2010 at 20:53

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=17501761

Have a look at the pics in the main post, hope this helps. Bit of creative cable swapping may be needed for your situation.

Dave

orderoftheflame · 27 May 2010 at 21:07

DaveyD said:
http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=17501761

Have a look at the pics in the main post, hope this helps. Bit of creative cable swapping may be needed for your situation.

Dave

Yep this. Either swap the cable when you need to or buy a 3.5mm switch.

fail at the internets · 27 May 2010 at 21:24

Would that method work or does it only work for 2.0 speakers?

heres the connections to my speakers.

Langlest · 27 May 2010 at 21:47

you need one of these to plug the 360 audio cables into
3.5mm Jack to Twin Phono Socket

and one of these to plug into the speakers with your pc

3.5mm Stereo Two-into-One Adaptor

fail at the internets · 27 May 2010 at 22:03

So do i need what you put or what DaveyD put :confused:

thanks

Langlest · 27 May 2010 at 22:20

well the method i posted would mean you dont have to worry about swapping cables around and it would be cheaper than getting a switcher, the downside is that if you had the pc turned on at the same time as the 360 then the sounds from both would come from your speakers

orderoftheflame · 27 May 2010 at 22:26

fail at the internets said:
So do i need what you put or what DaveyD put

thanks

They're pretty much the same solution.

If you've got the official VGA cable you should already have a 3.5mm Jack to Twin Phono adaptor, which will let you plug the Xbox directly into your line in port.

The 2 to 1 3.5mm adaptor (or a 3.5mm switch) will let you plug both the PC and Xbox in at the same time and save you having to keep unplugging and re-plugging.

fail at the internets · 27 May 2010 at 22:47

orderoftheflame said:
They're pretty much the same solution.

If you've got the official VGA cable you should already have a 3.5mm Jack to Twin Phono adaptor, which will let you plug the Xbox directly into your line in port.

The 2 to 1 3.5mm adaptor (or a 3.5mm switch) will let you plug both the PC and Xbox in at the same time and save you having to keep unplugging and re-plugging.

ok thanks, where would this plug into on my sub

god i feel stupid today.

orderoftheflame · 28 May 2010 at 11:27

You'd plug it into the same place that you've currently got your PC plugged into. Then you'd plug the Xbox and the PC into that.

Sareth · 28 May 2010 at 12:00

You should never use those plugs to merge audio sources, they are meant as splitters and you could potentially damage your sources by using one, get a cheap audio switch box.