XBOX 360 Hack: Using HDMI with Analog Audio on the XBOX 360 Slim

I just unboxed an XBOX 360 Slim, only to find that I couldn't use HDMI for Video and Analog for Audio because the audio cable has a little plastic cover blocking the HDMI port. So, before even plugging it in, I went straight for the Dremel....here are the results. Hope it helps, if you have a similar concern.

I'm sure someone makes an aftermarket cable that helps out here...but why pay for that?? If you don't own a Dremel, it's probably cheaper to buy one.

Category:

Gaming

Tags:

• XBOX 360 Slim
• HDMI
• Analog Audio
• XBOX360
• hack
• mod
• xbox

[tzaero]

Well, it does work. :) Been using it this way for over a year now. I'll keep that in mind next time, I do something like this though, to show the final working product.

[MishaalKareemDaoud]

Has there been an update to negate this mod? I have both plugged in and it shows that there is no option to select an Analog.

Audio>

Digital Blah Blah

Digital 5.1

Digital Blah Pro Blah

Sooo? Did Xbox release an update?

[tzaero]

@MishaalKareemDaoud You shouldn't need to select analog, the analog outs should work regardless of the digital settings. If the digital settings show up (HDMI is plugged in to a unit that accepts audio, or you connect the TOSLink optical cable), it only affects the signal sent out over the digital link.

[tzaero]

@cje200 Hmm...good approach...buuuuut on the downside, no unnecessary use of potentially dangerous power tools. :)

[cje200]

yeah... i saw this. looked at the cable and grabbed the sharpest flathead i had. wedge it between the top metal and the plastic and lightly pry up just enough to pop. do this on the left and right. i personally tightly wrapped it with black rubber tape.

[thegeorgemac3]

U can just use the one from the old Xbox it does not have the little black thing

[rayshawnf1]

isn't he a little old to be playing xbox

[tzaero]

@Ronaldopopkings In my case, I'm running my XBOX in my office, video via overhead projector, audio is connected right-channel-to-left-input and left-channel-to-right-input into the second stereo source on my computer speakers. That way, I face forward, and I'm working on my PC. Spin my chair around, and I'm playing XBOX on a 90" projection on the opposite wall, and the audio channels work without having to buy a second pair of speakers or an AV receiver for my office.

[SirShizuka]

well i sliped and marked down because we didn't get a including checkup to see if it actually works once you have it pluged in.

[MurderedOut615]

I used a steak knife.Was really easy.

[AthrunZala898]

Gah, stupid Swype keyboard! I meant to say "the Slim cable".

[AthrunZala898]

Wow, Microsoft really did an F-you with the Slim, didn't they? Whereas with the older 360 like I have, where the AV cable is simply fat all around, threw slim cable has a specially-designed F-you bump that blocks out the HDMI port.

Screw you Microsoft!

[mynameisdanhi]

@tzaero a screwdriver?...