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Xbox... how to get 5.1 sound

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Old 12-03-2009, 6:14 PM   #1
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Question Xbox... how to get 5.1 sound

Hello, I have an old xbox which i am starting to use again and i also have a 37"lcd with 5.1 amp..
How would i get a signal from the xbox to the amp to get surround sound and would i be able to get a better picture.. as i just have the yellow, red & white jack plugs in the side of the tv...
Is there any HD upgrade kits available to me, the xbox is completely standard if that helps..
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Old 12-03-2009, 6:40 PM   #2
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Re: Xbox... how to get 5.1 sound

If its un modified the best picture your going to get is with an RGB scart cable, if you can find a Microsoft original they had a SPDIF optical out, use this to connect to your amp to get 5.1 out
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Old 12-03-2009, 10:24 PM   #3
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Re: Xbox... how to get 5.1 sound

.XBOX Digital RGB/AV Scart/S-Video Cable inc Optical UK on eBay, also Cables Leads Adaptors, Xbox, Accessories, Video Games (end time 10-Apr-09 00:45:00 BST)

Hi Scotty, had a look on ebay and found one of these, would it be suitable for what i need?
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Old 12-03-2009, 10:35 PM   #4
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Re: Xbox... how to get 5.1 sound

thats the kind of cable you want

Its not a genuine M$ one, but i doubt you'd get an M$ one anyway

this is the genuine one

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Old 16-03-2009, 12:25 PM   #5
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Thanks for this just purchased one of these for my XBMC
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