How to Install an Xbox 360
Congratulations! You're the proud new owner of an Xbox 360. But before you can play, you need to hook it up.
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You Will Need
- An Xbox 360 console
- A component HD AV Cable
- An HD TV
- 2 AA batteries
- A wireless controller
- A power supply
- A power cord
- A non-HD TV (optional)
Steps
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Step 1
Open the box and make sure all the contents are included.
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Step 2
Find an open space for your console. Keep all ventilation openings clear to prevent overheating.
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Avoid hot or dusty areas.
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Step 3
Connect one end of the HD AV cable to your HD TV and the other to the console.
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If you don’t have an HD TV, plug the included color-coded RCA cables into their corresponding input/output jacks.
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Step 4
Install the batteries in the controller.
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Step 5
Connect the power supply to the console and the power cord to the power supply. Then plug it into an available outlet.
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The Xbox 360 has sold over 30 million units worldwide.
