When you’ve ever wished a straightforward technique to join your authentic Xbox to a contemporary, excessive definition tv through HDMI, EON Gaming has an answer for you, albeit a dear one. EON’s $189.99 XBHD is a plug-and-play adapter that converts the Xbox’s outgoing video sign to as much as 720p or 1080i decision. In different phrases, Jet Set Radio Future will look higher than ever.
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The XBHD plugs immediately into the again of the unique Xbox, and it’s greater than only a one-to-one video port conversion. This gadget options twin HDMI outputs, so that you push the Xbox to 2 screens concurrently, or stick a video seize card into one of many ports to stream your video games reside on Twitch. The XBHD additionally features a MiniToslink 3.5mm jack, in case you need to hear privately with headphones, or output to a strong speaker system.
Higher but, if you wish to hyperlink up different Xbox consoles for some Halo 2 LAN events, the XBHD can function an ethernet swap of types, with three RJ45 connectors.
The XBHD launches on Oct. 10, and it’s accessible to pre-order now via websites like Rondo Products, Stone Age Gamer, Games Connection, and Amazon.