The Xbox 360 is a video game console developed and sold by Microsoft. The console is typically connected to a TV for display. Circumstances may arise where you may not have a TV or the space to keep one and instead need an alternative display source. A laptop may be used to display the output of the Xbox using an S-video cable. S-video cables can be purchased from most electronics stores.
Step 1
Connect an external video capture device that features S-video input to an open USB slot on your laptop.
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Step 2
Connect one end of an S-video cable to the S-video slot on your Xbox. Connect the other end of the S-video cable to the external video capture device that is attached to your laptop.
Step 3
Power on your laptop.
Step 4
Power on the Xbox.
Step 5
Begin playing Xbox games with the display coming from your laptop screen.
Things You'll Need
External video capture device (S-video input)
S-video cable
Tip
S-video connections are limited to 480i. Games and activities on the Xbox may lag due to the connection type.