Connecting an Xbox 360 to your computer
Ok, so hooking up your Xbox 360 to your computer, first off you will have to consider whether or not you want it wired or wireless. In this article, I will cover both of them.
Some things you will need are:
1. An Xbox 360
2. A computer
3. A router
4. Some cables, or the wireless adapter for Xbox 360
5. Windows Service Pack 2
To connect your Xbox 360 via a wireless connection:
Step 1: Turn on all electronics involved; your router, computer, console and the television.
Step 2: Plug in your Xbox 360 Wireless adapter. (You should be connecting to the same router as your computer, just incase)
Step 3: On your Xbox 360 Console, find the network settings, find edit settings and go to the setting which starts with "Wireless Mode"
Step 4: Find your wireless network, you should know what it is called if you are the one who set it up. Enter your network password, it should be something similar to gibberish.
Step 5: You should now be connected to your home network!
To connect your Xbox 360 via a wired connection:
Step 1: Turn on all electronics involved; your router, computer, console and the television.
Step 2: Plug in your ethernet cable to your router and Xbox 360. (You should be connecting to the same router as your computer, just incase)
Step 3: You should now be connected to your computer.
Sharing your media:
There are many things you can do with this set up, one of the perks of having your computer and Xbox 360 console connected are sharing media, through Windows Media Player or Windows Media Center.
In Windows Media Player, go to the arrow below the Library Tab > Click on Media Sharing > In the box that just opened click "Share my Media" > In the list below, select your Xbox 360 Console and then select allow (If it is not there, wait a bit it should show up).
In order to play the music on your console, you will have to go to the music menu, when it opens up press the blue X button to change the device you are choosing music from. Select your computer's name in the menu. Find the music you want to play, and WHAZAM. You're now streaming music from your computer. You can do this with videos and pictures aswell. The same process applies to both pictures and videos, aslong as they are in your Windows Media Player Library!
Using your Xbox 360 as a Media Extender:
The Xbox 360 can be used as a Media Center Extender. This means that the program "Windows Media Center" can sync with your Xbox, and retain its functionality all the way to your couch. You can even use a remote control to operate it.
The first thing to do is start the Media Center set up on your Xbox 360. It will generate a key, once your PC is detected of course. You should now run to your computer, and type in the code your Xbox 360 has told you. Now press continue and complete the setup.
Once the setup is complete, you can chill out on your couch, and enjoy your Media on something comfortable with friends for a change!
What is the difference between the xbox 360 wireless adapter and the xbox live wireless adapter?
tulsabengal asked:
I have an xbox 360 , Can I use the xbox live wireless adapter that comes in a black box. Or do I have to shell out the extra money and get the little white one in the clear plastic packaging?
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