Hi,
I am trying to hook my 360 up via HDMI for video and Optical for audio. I can't get both cables to physically fit, the official Xbox composite cable blocks the hdmi.
I am using the composite to get an optical output. If you are unfamiliar the official xbox composite adapter has a optical audio port on the connector.

I want HDMI as I understand that is the only way to get 1080P out of the xbox, is this correct?

I do not have a HDMI receiver so I need the digital optical audio to get 5.1 sound.

Any suggestions how I can get this to work?
Thanks

I'll be gentle.. since you obviously are not familiar with the search feature. You need the MS adapter or there are several threads on how to make a small modifcation to the 360 to make both cables work without the adapter. The adapter ships with the Elite or can be purchased seperately.

You can get 1080p from component or VGA also depending on your display. Regualr DVDS will not upscale to 1080p however using the component cables.

:)

There's two ways to do it: The expensive way, or the cheap way. The expensive way being forking over $50 for MS's overpriced HDMI/audio dongle combination. The cheap way is to gut your 360's component cable so it will fit at the same time as the HDMI cable, this is accomplished by snapping the outer plastic casing off and bending the metal connector upwards so the HDMI cable will fit. I opted for this method and am very happy I did.

Do a search on the forums and you'll find the thread explaining how to do it with some pictures of the final result.

Pack all that stuff up, take it back and get an Elite. 120 gig HDD and it comes with the audio dongle you need. Very cost effective IMO. :D

Pack all that stuff up, take it back and get an Elite. 120 gig HDD and it comes with the audio dongle you need. Very cost effective IMO. :D

If I could get it at costco I would, I have a lifetime warranty through costco on the 360, too good to pass up.....

I'll be gentle.. since you obviously are not familiar with the search feature. You need the MS adapter or there are several threads on how to make a small modifcation to the 360 to make both cables work without the adapter. The adapter ships with the Elite or can be purchased seperately.

You can get 1080p from component or VGA also depending on your display. Regualr DVDS will not upscale to 1080p however using the component cables.

:)

I seem unable to phrase the proper search phrase and found no specific mention of this issue, please excuse my ineptness and help me find the thread please;)

I seem unable to phrase the proper search phrase and found no specific mention of this issue, please excuse my ineptness and help me find the thread please;)

a quick google search for avsforum+hdmi+Modification+360 finds this in the 2nd hit. 3/4 the way through the thread is a link to the mod.

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&rls=com.microsoft%3A*&q=avsforum%2Bhdmi%2BModification%2B360&btnG=Search

a quick google search for avsforum+hdmi+Modification+360 finds this in the 2nd hit. 3/4 the way through the thread is a link to the mod.

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&rls=com.microsoft%3A*&q=avsforum%2Bhdmi%2BModification%2B360&btnG=Search

thank you sir, much appreciated:)

Pack all that stuff up, take it back and get an Elite. 120 gig HDD and it comes with the audio dongle you need. Very cost effective IMO. :D

Ok, I am thinking about going elite however I am not sure about the HDMI audio cable as I can't find a clean picture or description, will this cable allow for optical audio connectivity?

The Xbox 360 Elite includes a separate audio dongle which allows analog and digital optical audio to be transmitted out of the Xbox 360 at the same time as HDMI video, with no cable hacks or further purchases.

See:
http://www.llamma.com/xbox360/news/inside_the_xbox_360_elite.htm

http://www.llamma.com/xbox360/news/images/xbox-360-elite/360elite%20062.jpg

I think LLAMMA nabbed my link. oops.. :) btw... LLAMMA is a good guy. I've bought parts there several times.

http://www.llamma.com/xbox360/news/images/xbox-360-elite/360elite%20062.jpg

There are good forums and then there are great forums, the difference are the people who spend their time making them great, thank you for your help on a GREAT forum:D

Here's how to hack your av switch in case you decide to go with your non ELITE version and want to pass optical without buying the MS dongle

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?p=12269528#post12269528

Just so you know...I was able to fit both in there at the same time :). I'm not proud of myself for doing it. I have to say...so far no problem (this is the Elite model)

Hi,
I am trying to hook my 360 up via HDMI for video and Optical for audio. I can't get both cables to physically fit, the official Xbox composite cable blocks the hdmi.
I am using the composite to get an optical output. If you are unfamiliar the official xbox composite adapter has a optical audio port on the connector.

I want HDMI as I understand that is the only way to get 1080P out of the xbox, is this correct?

I do not have a HDMI receiver so I need the digital optical audio to get 5.1 sound.

Any suggestions how I can get this to work?
Thanks