Team Xtender announces component to VGA adapter box

Its multi-console-connecting component cable has yet to make it out of "preview mode," but the folks at Team Xtender already seem to have another component-centered video game accessory in the bag, now showing off their XCM Multi-cable V2 PC Monitor Adapter. As that mouthful of a name suggests, the little black box will take the component end of the included multi-headed component cable (or presumably any other component cable) and convert it into a VGA signal by the time it reaches the monitor plugged into the other end of the box. Team Xtender has also been thoughtful enough to include a second port and a handy switch for those that still want use their monitor for computing duties. As with their component cable, however, they haven't spilled any details on pricing or availability just yet, although they are happy to sign up anyone willing to sell 'em.

[Thanks, WunSick]

[Jack Slate @ May 26th 2009 5:24PM]

The last two comments scare me away from buying this...

I had a question...

I have an 18.5 inch widescreen acer x193hq lcd monitor having a native resolution of 1366 x 768.

Will this device support it?

[Hecatomb @ Jan 17th 2007 8:06AM]

I just received the XCM Multi Component Cable yesterday from TotalConsole.com for $29.99 + $8 shipped. I haven't had a chance to hook it up yet, but the physical quality of the cable seems to be pretty good...

Looks like TotalConsole is selling the VGA box for $50, and it comes with the cable. Wish I woulda waited...

http://www.totalconsole.com/store/comersus_viewItem.asp?idProduct=374

[boden @ Jan 17th 2007 8:23AM]

I have the component splitter, quality is excellent for the price... Does miss having an IR remote but that would bump the price up and go missing down the back of the couch so I'm not too bothered!

[Scabies @ Jan 17th 2007 8:27AM]

While a great idea...
the X2VGA has been around for years, and the original rendition was the first (and possibly only) box to turn XBOX-out to VGA-out.

The selling point would be whether either device supports 1080p from component or will display 480i (ps2) without serious issues.
http://www.x2vga.com/

[Frank @ Jan 17th 2007 8:50AM]

Just what I need...

Another junk of crap dangling off my XBOX...

How bout getting it right the first time???

Sony managed it...you don't a huge power supply or this retarded attachement.

Score 1 for Sony

[Grant @ Jan 17th 2007 2:07PM]

um, this isn't an Xbox specific accesory.
you can clearly see in the picture a sony input as well.
and the 360 has a VGA cable, which costs less than the PS3's HDMI cable you need to buy.

Oh, and your mom called, she wants you home instead of polishing Ken Katuragi's Car with your tongue.

[Fuzz @ Jan 17th 2007 9:00AM]

I dont get it. Isn't their already an official one of these?
http://hardware.teamxbox.com/reviews/xbox-360/40/Xbox-360-VGA-HD-AV-Cable/p1/

All this does is add a splitter, right? Or am I missing somthing? I'm still working on my first cup of coffee here. Somebody help me out.

[Kichigai Mentat @ Jan 17th 2007 9:32AM]

It's a universal component converter. This means you can use the existing component cables that came with your X360, and at the same time the component out of the original XBox, PS2, PS3, and Wii. Personally, I'd love one of these as I have neither a TV nor an X360, and need some way to take advantage of my XBox's media capabilities, and happen to have an extra monitor.

[blue @ Jan 17th 2007 8:19PM]

hm, my 7€ 360 noname VGA Cable works fine with my 720p Samsung... and it even worked fine with my old noname monitor...

[Matt @ Jan 17th 2007 9:17AM]

i think i will stick with ben hecks mod

http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/14/how-to-turn-a-standard-xbox-360-video-cable-into-a-vga-cable-fo/

[Matthew @ Jan 17th 2007 9:23AM]

So does this upscale your video to 480p or is it just another component to VGA box, because if so it's not that special.

[Karl @ Jan 17th 2007 11:42AM]

Hah, component->VGA isn't hard. Basically, you just need to convert the component signal (YUV) into a composite signal (RGB):

Y = R + G + B
Pb = B - Y
Pr = R - Y

Build a circuit that does this math (or use an IC for less). Then use a sync separator on the Y (luma) signal.

[Nate @ Jan 17th 2007 1:08PM]

A box that converts component to VGA? This is news? I've been using one of these for about 5 years with my CRT projector. Sure, it was like $200 and there were only a couple companies making them at the time, but it's hardly new(s). Yes even with the monitor in, auto switching, etc.

And sure, Karl, it may be "easy" to write the math, but given the paucity of accessories to do this, it's obviously not trivial in the real world.

[mb @ Jan 17th 2007 3:37PM]

IIRC, you also have to make a Hsync and Ysync signal as well, unless the monitor supports sync-on-green (most don't)

[mb @ Jan 17th 2007 3:41PM]

Also, yes, there is a (I think natsemi makes it) IC for this, but it is around $20 to buy just one. I think the extra cash is fine for the whole package, and not having to build it. (I have an X2VGA ordered)

[EdZ @ Jan 17th 2007 1:30PM]

What you're all missing is that this does 480i to VGA, not just 480p. Look in the fine print for 90% of the transcoders available: They'll only accept 480p. More expensive transcoders will do this, but they edge towards and usually over the £100 mark.

[Grant @ Jan 17th 2007 2:06PM]

yeah, seriously nothing new. i got one of these to hook up to my N64, then my dreamcast.

i assumed when they claimed it would "allowing your next gen consoles to be displayed on your favorite PC LCD Monitor for the Maximum resolution!!!"
they meant it would support 1080i.
but then you scroll down and find out it supports "NTSC (60Hz) 858 x 525 PAL (50Hz) 864 x 625" which is maybe EDTV resolution, but it's still crap.

Lets see someone actually put a little bit of work into it and instead of just splicing or combining NTSC or PAL signals, actually so something with higher resolution to take advantage of that moniter you have it hooked up to?
i mean common, every moniter produced in the last 7 years has the ability to do 720p.

[Frank @ Jan 17th 2007 2:42PM]

GRANT...

I don't know where you buy your HDMI cables...but I got mine at monoprice.com, and it was less than $10.

And by the way, that's your mom's ass I'm polishing with my tongue. And her ass is like a Lexus, yum yum.

[Ken Hanscom @ Jan 17th 2007 9:47PM]

Just don't see the value. If you need to deal with multiple consoles, it's more than video only. Audio's got to be in the mix.

-Ken
http://ken-hanscom.blogspot.com

[mcubed45 @ Jan 18th 2007 3:05AM]

lol more than half the people that have commented don't even undertand what this does...

for those who missed the last XCM release, the connector allows you to use a single cable to connect your PS2/PS3, xbox360, and nintendo wii SIMULTANEOUSLY to a TV (or in this case a computer monitor as well). this is made for people with TWO OR THREE consoles. obviously you wouldn't buy it if you only have one console, or have spare ports on your TV. that would be silly.

if you only have one open port on your tv normally you'd hafta unplug the 360 from the tv and plug in the Wii. this is a major PITA if it's all the way in the back. with the XCM you flick a switch and you're done.


yes audio is included. that's what the pretty red and white cables are on the sides are for.


please learn to read.

[Sam @ Jan 24th 2007 5:55PM]

Finally there is one person with a brain. The rest of you must have reading comprehension issues. This little box is a god send for someone like me who does not have an hdtv and has more than one console. With this box from what they are saying I can run my ps3 video and xbox360 video through one cable into this box. This one cable contains the audio for both systems as well. From there I can use a vga cable and run it from the little box they are selling to my 21" wide screen dell monitor and that way I save my dvi-d port for my computer and use the vga port for my video games or if your monitor only has one port they have another port on the box to which you can run your computer video.. They are claiming that it will use the maximum resolution your monitor and hardware will allow you to display. Which means if you own a wii, ps3 and xbox360 you can run all of them through this one cable and display them on a computer monitor which is at least 3 or 4 times cheaper than a 50 inch hi-def plasma tv and get nice crisp hi-res images. This is awsome if its true.

[William @ Feb 19th 2007 7:41PM]

I purchased this new device (VGA Box and the XCM Multi-cable console splitter) it works on any monitor with VGA input. However, your lose SO much on graphics. My Xbox360 went from Next-Gen to PS1 graphic/colors/shading...etc.

[brian @ Feb 21st 2007 11:55AM]

I bought this and it's not working properly. Lots of blurry, flickering, ghosting fonts, it looks horrible, like a bad synced tv or something. I had to call totalconsole from overseas to the US, as they had no email info in their site. I got an answering machine tell me to email info@tot... they haven't replied yet for 3 days. Sucks.