XIM3...

aj2703 · 3 Jun 2011 at 08:26

Hi.

I am on old skool gamer that simply cannot get used to the console pads. I have done a bit of research and this seems to be highly recommended.

http://store.xim3.com/XIM3_p_8.html

Now i would like to play the xbox through my pc monitor but that has no sound, i use headphones through my soundcard and also the monitor just has a dvi connection. The xbox 360 is a phat elite.

Can you advise me on what cables are needed for picture and sound and the best way to connect it.

aj2703 · 3 Jun 2011 at 08:37

Would the purchase of a new monitor with an HDMI connection sort that..? I am looking into getting a new one anyway.

aj2703 · 3 Jun 2011 at 09:41

I have to be honest, my pc is in the bedroom and i don't like to use speakers, the sound tends to travel at night when everyone is trying to sleep. I solely use headphones into the back of the soundcard on the pc.

What is the best way to connect it all up..?

Would this, http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B003VD56...de=asn&creative=22206&creativeASIN=B003VD56JS

into this

http://www.play.com/Electronics/Ele....html?_$ja=tsid:11518|cat:3515966|prd:3515966

then into the line in on my soundcard do the trick..? Would that then leave me space to plug my headphones directly into the soundcard and get audio?. If so how do i chanel the sound through the headphones, do i go onto the sound settings in windows then just change to the port it's plugged into..?

aj2703 · 3 Jun 2011 at 09:56

K1LLSW1TCH said:
So the title of the thread doesn't really have anything to do with the actual question?

Ha Ha well it does because of getting this i have to now hook the xbox upto my pc.., playing through my plasma isn't an option....

Can you help anyway..?

All advice is welcome...

aj2703 · 3 Jun 2011 at 10:08

Demon said:
That looks fine to me!

Great parts ordered, i'll give it a go and see what happens

aj2703 · 3 Jun 2011 at 10:27

K1LLSW1TCH said:
Can't help sorry, pointless post by me but I did originally come in to talk about keyboard and mouse on a console!!

Go ahead then talk..

What did you want to say...?

aj2703 · 3 Jun 2011 at 10:40

Kreeeee said:
That it's cheating

Ha ha,

i'd call it a workaround for us old skool keyboard and mouse guys..

aj2703 · 3 Jun 2011 at 11:01

anticonscience said:
I'd say you suck at adapting!

Honestly, how long did you give it before thinking "Damn, I suck with a pad, and cannot possibly cope without playing with a mouse and keyboard?"

I would be interested in having a 1v1 match with you on COD to see much of a difference it makes to how you play.

Ohhhhh about 3 years on and off...lol. I have been trying for ages and just can't seem to grasp it. I had all but given up on consoles until a member of a site i visited pointed me in the direction of the xim3....

Sure i'll be ordering it within the next few weeks and when it's all connected i'll give you a game. I doubt if i would be much competition but who knows