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Xbox 360™ is the world's most advanced home entertainment system. Games, pictures, movies, music … all come through in stunning, multi-channel surround sound at epic, high-definition resolutions.

Unlock the machine's power with the premier line of audio/video (AV) cables from Microsoft®, which deliver eardrum-shaking audio and eye-popping visual effects. Forget atmospheric; we're talking cinema-quality performance and high-definition optimization right out of the box.

5.1 surround sound features and hi-def

visuals will have you hyperventilating.

Boot up smash hits such as QUAKE™ 4 and see for yourself: explosive firefights that sprawl throughout its claustrophobic corridors achieve bowel-clenching realism. Alternately, pop in a DVD—upon re-entering The Matrix, you'll be blown away by the crispness and color. Or just stream music into your living room via a Windows® Media PC or portable media player. From Metallica to Miles Davis, jams sing out of your speakers with shocking crispness.

You don't need a 60-inch HDTV or custom home theater to experience the magic; it just helps. With the following accessories, anyone can enjoy a full frontal assault on their senses, served up the only way the console knows how—sizzling hot.

The ultimate solution for HDTV owners.

Xbox 360 Component HD AV Cable
For maximum visual payoff, choose this one-stop solution for high-definition and standard TV sets. Capable of achieving dazzling 720p and 1080i gaming output, the cord—able to translate signals into individually processed red, green, and blue color components—offers the cleanest picture possible.

Connect the eight-foot shielded cable from your Xbox 360 to your television, and must-plays like Full Auto™ and FINAL Fantasy® XI glisten with graphical polish.

Progressive scan DVD playback is also possible in 480p, breathing new life into classic feature films. As for Dolby® Digital 5.1 surround sound output … let's just say the neighbors will be cowering as soon as explosions and screams start soaring across your speaker channels. The sonic caliber's that convincing.

Both the Component HD AV cable and the S-Video AV cable described below include a Composite Video Output and a Stereo Audio Output for added convenience.

Pump up picture quality in an instant.

Xbox 360 S-Video AV Cable
Consider this an excellent choice for frequent viewers seeking an all-around solid contender or just enhanced visual feedback.

You've got two options here: Enjoy music/video/gaming content through the comfort of a Composite Video plug-in, or make software and streaming video appear even sharper by piping it through an S-Video connection. As with other models, the cable offers Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound functionality. However, music lovers of all stripes can access Digital Optical Audio and Stereo Audio outputs as well.

Made for TVs and monitors with VGA inputs.

Xbox 360 VGA HD AV Cable
Keen on seeing how Madden™ NFL 06 looks playing on the flat-panel TV in your living room? We don't blame you! Made to facilitate 480p, 720p, and 1080i video output on TVs and displays that support VGA inputs, the VGA HD AV Cable is an essential purchase for those with an eye for aesthetics.

Employing a DV-15S standard VGA connector, this eight-foot shielded cable offers plenty of room to maneuver, plus the kind of aural/graphical acuity that's sure to stop passersby dead in their tracks.

Whether gunning down hostiles in Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon® or giving Gears of War® a go via Xbox Live, rest assured its 5.1 surround sound features and hi-def visuals will have you hyperventilating. Seriously, the action doesn't get any more intense.

Article by Steve Richter