xbox 360

[spanner7853]

Can anyone tell me how they work. I was thinking of getting my son one for joint Christmas and Birthday. Do they plug into the computer or television?

I'm a complete novice so any help would be fab.

Thanks in advance.

[admarlow]

they just plug into a tv via a scart lead.

[alan07]

yes they just connect up to your tv, they will come with all the necessary cables and an easy to follow instruction guide to set u up. even an amature could do it! :-)

[MrPahoehoe]

I'm not trying to be condescending or anything, cos this is really obvious, but just make sure your TV has a scart socket.....almost certainly will, unless its really(!) old. Looks like this:
http://www.rfconcepts.co.uk/scart.jpg

If not, your TV might have a composite port instead, basically it will have 3 single sockets with a colour band: 1 red, 1 white & 1 yellow. These can be used too:
http://www.rfconcepts.co.uk/av.jpg

[vehelpfulguy]

You say you are a complete novice, but is your son a complete novice ?

If not, make sure you buy the correct XBox version for him.

There are two versions (packages) and it may be better to go for the more expensive one. See the write up about the differences here on the Amazon site.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Xbox-360-Console-wirel ess-controller/dp/B0007SV72A

If he IS a novice, and just starting in the gaming arena, it may be better (and cheaper) to get a PlayStation 2 as there are loads of second hand games available, whereas there are few s/h games for the XBox 360.

Just a thought.

[matty34]

Well your suppose to connect to the TV via scartlead... but if your clever and prefer to play via computer or laptop.... you can but you need to special leads search on google for them.. i cant remember what their called thou.