How to connect Xbox 360 to a computer? What makes Xbox 360 better than a computer?

Talking about all the features of the Xbox 360 is like trying to tell you briefly what a computer can do. It's impossible. And the Xbox 360 console, in particular the new versions of the Xbox 360 Slim, is really a full-fledged PC, but game-oriented, moreover, provided with the latest technologies in the processor-building, networks, various multimedia services and so on.

Xbox 360 overview

Now only the above-mentioned Slim-version is available on sale, and therefore our small review will be about it. The new series with the Valhalla motherboard is not only comparable in performance to the PS3, but also surpassed it in something: the sizes have decreased, the cooling has improved, the process technology has decreased, and with it the power consumption. A big bonus is also the support of Kinect, which allows you to get by in some games without a gamepad, using only your own body. You can install the console itself both vertically and horizontally. The front panel of the device contains a DVD-drive tray, as well as a touch-sensitive button on the set-top box itself. Behind a small curtain are 2 USB 2.0 port standard. The back side, of course, contains all the ports, including the power and Ethernet cable sockets, the audio output, the port that supports FullHD connection, three USB connectors and the socket for connecting the above Kinect. By the way, the Ethernet port allows you to connect the Xbox 360 to a computer, if you have such a desire. Together with the console is a wireless gamepad, which has repeatedly been praised by gamers because of its practicality and convenience. There is also a connector for the headset. In general, the Xbox 360 will be an excellent game console for the whole family, which will help to pass boring evenings.

How to connect Xbox 360 to a computer?

Above we have already mentioned that the console can be connected to a computer, but how? Perhaps, we will break everything by points.

1. To connect a prefix to your PC, you need to have 2 network cards. Of course, both must be ready to work, and therefore you need to install the necessary software.
2. In detail, study the case of the console - on its rear panel you will find the interface of the network card, which is completely analogous to the computer one. Next, you need to connect the 2nd network card of the PC with the Xbox 360 using the cable that comes with the prefix itself. If for any reason it is not available, you will have to buy it separately.
3. The next step is to enable the Internet connection on your PC, after which you should start the Xbox 360. You will see that the computer will detect 2 network connections: own and console.
4. Next, you need to open the Xbox Live service in the console, then go to the Automatic section. After some time, the system itself will configure everything, as a result of which the console will be connected to the network. This will allow you to connect the Xbox 360 via a computer.
5. In addition, you will be able to customize the viewing of files from the Xbox 360. This will help you Windows Media Center. If this is not available, download it from the official Microsoft support site. Follow the steps that follow, As the prefix will be connected directly to the computer.
6. Start WMC, where in the menu select "Settings" => "Connect the entertainment system". Click on "Search", after which a message should appear on the permission of the connection of the prefix. Follow the instructions and at the end enter your Live password.
7. That's all. If all the recommendations are true, then your PC will be synchronized with the prefix. Well, with how to connect the Xbox 360 to a computer, we sorted it out. We go further.

How to connect Xbox 360 to your PC monitor?

Of course, if you decide to connect the console to the monitor, you will have to sacrifice the inclusion of the computer itself. If you do not have the opportunity or desire to connect the Xbox 360 with plasma, then you will have to adhere to the following simple rules:

1. First, you need a monitor, which ideally should be
   Widescreen, where the picture will look much better than on the ordinary. If possible, buy devices with a large diagonal (24 ", 26"), because they all look more colorful and effective.
2. Secondly, select where you will connect the console. There are several options for cables: VGA, HDMI, DVI and RGB. The latter is not recommended for use, because there may be some defects in the image or sound. The rest are not much different at the root. The only significant difference will be the possibility of a better sound transmission in HDMI, which is the most popular.
3. The final step is to connect the sound, which should not cause any problems. It occurs with the RCA cable (red and white inputs). This completes the connection of the Xbox 360 to the monitor of your PC.

How to connect Xbox 360 to a computer via Wi-Fi?

This should not cause any problems, because in the latest version of the Xbox 360 is already built-in Wi-Fi module, which will help you implement the idea. For a computer, you can purchase a wireless adapter in any electronics store, and in most laptops, it, like in consoles, is already built in from the beginning. Next, we connect the Xbox 360 to a computer using Wi-Fi. So, the algorithm will look like this:

1. We turn on the power of the computer and the console itself.
2. Further it is recommended to disconnect the network card, after all the saved settings can go down, which will lead to undesirable results. To do this, you need to go to My Computer => "System Properties" => "Device Manager" => "Network Adapters". Turn off the card.
3. The next step is to create a wireless network: "Start" => "Network" => "Network and Sharing Center" => "Add" => "Create Network" (Computer - Computer). Then just follow the instructions.
4. On your Xbox 360 should be found the network you created, to which you need to connect. After that, you need to check the Xbox 360 connection to the computer. If there is one, then in the settings it is necessary to tick the private placement. That's it, we are testing the connection with the Xbox Live service and enjoy all the charm of the Wi-Fi connection.

So, with how to connect the Xbox 360 to a computer via Wi-Fi, we also figured out. We move on to the next point, the decision of which will please many gamers. Well, go ahead!

How to connect the Xbox joystick to the PC?

Video games are becoming increasingly popular in the current world, because what could be better than a spectacular rest after a hard day's work? If you have the opportunity to run games on TV, lying on the couch, or just tired of the mouse and keyboard, then you just need to purchase a joystick for the Xbox 360 computer . But how to connect it? To do this simple operation, follow the following algorithm:

1. First you need to purchase a compatible adapter with your computer. The gamepad itself is connected to the console with a special socket, and therefore in any case have to buy an additional gadget. If you prefer a wireless controller, the main role here will be played by "Xbox 360 Wireless gaming receiver for windows"; For a wired model there is a special wire. If you are not able to purchase an adapter, you can always buy a computer gamepad, which was released by Microsoft as an analog console.
2. For Windows XP, you will need to install a huge package of drivers, in order to create direct compatibility between the OS and the gamepad. For the "seven" to install the software is not necessary. Once you connect the joystick to the computer, it will be recognized automatically, but in case of failure, the installation of the drivers is still useful.
3. Sometimes some games do not recognize the gamepad, which will require installing emulators that can be found on the Internet.

The main advantages of Xbox 360

This game console has been enjoying its owners for many years with its many advantages. Xbox 360 is a great multimedia system where you can watch movies, listen to your favorite music or watch the latest news. However, the main advantage, of course, are wonderful games, where quality exclusives find their place.
These include the series Halo, Gears of War, Forza, Fable and others. What makes Xbox 360 better than a computer? Firstly, this is a big grid of games, because some developers now often bypass the PC side, preferring only prefixes. Secondly, it does not need to be upgraded annually, because "hardware" is originally intended for the entire life cycle of the console itself.

How to display an image on a laptop?

Unfortunately, this action can not be performed. The thing is that the laptop has HDMI and VGA ports only on the output, because of what the image will not be played on its monitor. Therefore, in any case, you will need to buy a monitor or plasma, which have a socket on the input.

Kinect

Kinect - this is a kind of revolution in the section of video games, because even compared to the controllers from competitors Wii MotionPlus and PS Move, it gives much greater freedom of action. At the same time, there are no intermediaries between you and the game. All this is really impressive. The Kinect sensor itself looks like a slightly mutated webcam, which has become larger and wider. The surface is glossy, but you will rarely touch it. On the front side there are 3 sensor elements: a volume sensor, an infrared sensor and the camera itself. Here is the indicator of the controller. The top has the ability to tilt to automatically adjust the angle. The cable from Kinect is quite long, and therefore it will be easy to install it in a convenient location. As for games, especially for the device, there have already been enough high-quality projects, including Kinect Star Wars, Disneyland Adventures, Dance Central and many others.

Xbox One

May 21, 2013, the announcement of the Microsoft new generation console, which was positioned as an integrated multimedia center. The emphasis of Xbox One is now directed not only at games, but also on various services: conversations with friends and relatives over Skype, broadcast of movie channels and voice management, distribution of music and video between users. The developers themselves focused on the fact that the console should become an entertainment platform for the whole family, and not just for avid gamers. It is worth noting that the obligatory gadget for Xbox One is the Kinect controller, which comes bundled with it. The price for Xbox One in Europe will be 499 euros, but for Russia it is not yet installed, because it will be available only in the second quarter of this year. As for games, then for the console will be a lot of curious exclusives, including Quantum Break, Ryse: Son of Rome, Killer Instinct and, of course, the continuation of the series Halo.