{"id":5971,"date":"2023-06-18T02:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-06-18T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/epa\/xbox-pc-hdmi\/"},"modified":"2025-03-28T16:44:32","modified_gmt":"2025-03-28T15:44:32","slug":"xbox-pc-hdmi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/xbox-pc-hdmi\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Connect Xbox to a PC With HDMI [Best Way]"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Xbox is popular among those who use their computers for gaming because of how easy it is to connect the console to a PC. This is due to Windows\u2019 native support for Xbox.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You may have thought of connecting your Xbox to your computer to get a more immersive gaming experience. But you might have been intimidated by all those ports, wires, and cords in your Xbox. Connecting your Xbox to your computer using HDMI isn’t easy, but it can be done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In this article, we\u2019ll teach you the steps on how to connect your Xbox to your PC with HDMI.<\/strong> We\u2019ll also answer other questions you might ask when plugging in your Xbox to your PC or laptop using an HDMI cable or an HDMI splitter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can You Connect Your Xbox to Your PC Via HDMI?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yes, you can connect all models of Xbox except “Original Xbox” to your PC or laptop using an HDMI cable. However, notice that if you want to use your PC as a monitor, you will need a computer with an HDMI input port or a video capture card. This setup is preferable if you need an additional audio or video source for gaming.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

When Xbox first came out, it was meant to be used with a TV only.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But over time, Microsoft added new features that provided Windows support for Xbox consoles. This allowed users to connect their Xbox to their computers for a more convenient gaming experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Xbox Model<\/th>\nHDMI Port<\/th>\nHDMI Version<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Original Xbox<\/td>\n–<\/td>\n–<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Xbox 360<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n1.2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Xbox 360 S<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n1.2 and 1.4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Xbox 360 E<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n1.2 and 1.4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Xbox One<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n1.4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Xbox One S<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n1.4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Xbox One X<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n2.1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Xbox Series X<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n2.1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Xbox Series S<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n2.1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n

Find out what version of Xbox you have here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Connect Xbox to Your PC\/Laptop With HDMI?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before knowing how to connect your Xbox One to your PC Monitor with HDMI, you must have all the tools necessary first at your disposal. Aside from your computer and Xbox, you will need the following items:<\/p>\n\n\n\n