LEVELHIKE HDMI Cable for Original Xbox Console, Original Xbox to HDMI Adapter with Component Signal (100% Improved Video Quality-HD Converter)

I bought this specifically for 1 game, all others are just a bonus, and for me that 100% justifies the price to get a great picture on this 'old' system of mine. The only issue I've had with this is occasionally the screen will go black for a second or so (typically just a few times every 10 minutes or so), or lines/bars (reminiscent of old school VHS) will show across the top of the screen (again, this isn't common, and only lasts for a second or so. Even with that, if you are looking for an easy, quick way to get your old Xbox to work on a new TV, I'd recommend this product.

Day 1: Works great so far. Followed the setup instructions that came in the box insert and played for a few minutes (just to verify that the HDMI adapter was working). Picture quality is definitely improved! I bought this adapter specifically because it doesn't require an external power source. It does work without a power source, but I noticed in the directions that the manufacturer recommends plugging in a power cable to the TV's USB port to provide a steady stream of power, so I used an extra micro USB cable I had kicking around. So far, so good. The insert also recommended that if you notice any wonkiness with the picture quality then you might've received a defective adapter and you should reach out to customer support since your product is covered under a 1-year warranty. I like that they're upfront about hardware failure and DOA (dead on arrival) parts. Not all manufacturers are, so it's definitely reassuring. Hopefully I won't have to reach out to customer service! Overall, I'm definitely satisfied with the purchase. Will be back in 30 days to provide an update. Day 31: Still working great! Consistent, high-quality picture with no issues. I tried out the OEM AV cable (red, white, and yellow), an aftermarket component HD cable, and this HDMI adapter cable. Overall, I'd still pick the HDMI cable. Very satisfied with my purchase!

This is the second Video Game console cable I have bought from LEVELHike. The first was their PlayStation HDMI cable, which works wonders compared to others and popular brands. The Xbox LEVELHike HDMI is no different, except you do not need the Micro-USB cable connected to boost the signal power. I was having trouble with my Pound Xbox HDMI which my 4K Bravia only posted "No Signal" for the input. So I had to settle with finding a component adapter for my Hauppauge PVR2 then go HDMI out to my TV to pick up the video signal. I was not sure at the time, but speculated that the Pound Cable was not outputting a proper signal to be detected by my TV. So when the LEVELHike HDMI came in, I connected that directly to my Bravia and it worked right away. Then I routed it through my PVR2 back to my Bravia, worked flawlessly. Just noted that there is no need to use the Micro-USB for powering it. Hearing and seeing the Xbox logo & games launch on my TV and surround in an HD format is pure gold. Just like the PlayStation LEVELHike HDMI with the PS1 & PS2 consoles respectively.

**UPDATE 1/10/2021** I didn't reach out LevelHike after the issues I had with the cable, as I figured it was out of warranty and I didn't expect to get anywhere with it. I was wrong; LevelHike REACHED OUT TO ME on 1/5/2021 in response to my 12/27/2020 update. They stated that they wanted to make it right, agreeing to extend the warranty to 2 years in my case and send a replacement cable to me at no cost. Since it appeared as though they since changed the design, I agreed. The replacement arrived 1/8/2021, and I tested it out on 1/9/2021. First off, I received the new 2-piece design, whereby the portion that connects to the X-box and the small converter box are the first piece with an HDMI jack, and the second part is a separate, much longer HDMI cable. Also, the new design has a microUSB jack built into the converter box itself so an external power supply (not included) may be connected. This is very similar to their PlayStation 2 converter that I have, which also has the microUSB for external power, and has always worked fine for me. The new design appears to have done the trick, as the video and audio were just as clear or even clearer than the original one-piece design. I used the power supply from my Firestick to power the cable, and played the X-box for several hours with no loss of synch, no blackouts, no rainbows, and no short-circuits. I'll update the review if it should ever fail, but this design is MUCH better, comparable to another aftermarket converter I purchased from another company. Five stars for the customer service and new design; but minus a star for the hassle brought by the original design. Should you purchase this item and receive the older design, contact them and tell them to swap it for the new design. I'm posting pictures of each so people can tell them apart. The original cable came in a brown box with a sticker on it, and had the hole for the absent microUSB jack covered with black electrical tape. The new, good design came in a white box with the two separate components, and the microUSB jack clearly visible. **UPDATE 12/27/2020** After the apparent demise of the cable on 12/19, I attempted to watch my TV, but it would no longer turn on! Unplugged and re-plugged, with no luck. Standby light would blink 3 times and go dark. Opened up the TV and tested power supply to find it was providing voltage. Ordered a replacement main board (which is where the HDMI cable was plugged into) and upon replacing the main board, the TV worked again. It's likely the cable somehow fried the main board, but I'm not 100% certain. As such, I cannot recommend this cable. I was lucky to fix the TV for $45, but the cable is not worth the risk to the TV. **UPDATE 12/19/2020** Began experiencing an increasing number of blank screen issues during gameplay. Sometimes it would not come back unless I unplugged the HDMI and plugged it back in. Then it quit working in my main input altogether. So I put it in a different input. Same thing, increasing blank screens until it quit working altogether. Tried the third and final input only to have the repeat problem. Tried it on a different older TV and it would not work at all. Cable box, Bluray, PS3 all work fine. Its almost like the signal is too weak and/or loses the handshake. I see LEVELHIKE has now switched to a different design than what mine was. One piece is the dongle to the XBOX, with a separate HDMI cable. Mine is all one piece; the HDMI does not disconnect. The LEVELHIKE PS2 to HDMI adapter I purchased is also a two piece design and uses a USB power boost, and it has always worked perfectly fine. I guess now I will try another solution for the Original XBOX. Reduced to 3 stars because while it did work, it did not last long. ORIGINAL REVIEW I recently decided to revisit some old video games, namely the original X-box. While the original composite (red, white, and yellow) A/V cables would connect to my UHD TV, the standard definition picture was less than wonderful. I researched ways to get the audio and video to the new TV, and I settled on this product. It came in a small cardboard box with the cable twist-tied in a resealable baggie and a small, color-printed instruction card in English only. I followed the instructions to plug it in and change the settings in the X-box menu. I enabled all available picture resolutions (480p, 720p, and 1080i) as my TV was more than capable of all three. Then I popped in the game and was pleasantly surprised at how much better it looked. The fine details were clearer, enabling me to clearly read the game's HUD display, which was challenging in SD. The colors were more vibrant, and the contrast more expansive. This difference of contrast was most notable in the nighttime scenes of the game. I did nothing to change the settings on the TV other than switching to the HDMI input from the composite input. I switched back and forth, A/B-ing the difference. Fine text is much easier to read. Neon signs look realistic. I had originally played this game on an old SD-only 27" Sharp picture-tube TV from 1999; this cable shows the X-box was capable of so much better resolution than most TVs of the time. Here are some photos that show nearly identical views of both a game-play screen and a menu screen. Yes, the menu shows saved game files from 14 years ago in addition to the recently saved game. Even being pictures of an LED-screen TV, the difference is obvious but even more obvious in person. The photos show different times in the game-play shots (because the X-box resets itself when you change out the cables with the game running), but I tried to get the same vantage point for a fair comparison. Clicking the "info" button on my TV remote confirmed that the TV was receiving a 480p video signal and a PCM (Pulse Code Modulation digital) audio signal. The 480p resolution was the maximum supported by the game. While the game does support Dolby Digital (5.1 surround sound), the cable does not seem to support it. The cable itself is a little thinner than the Microsoft original, and does not have a ferrite core like the original, but since we're dealing with a digital HDMI signal as opposed to the composite analog signal, the extra shielding is less important. The new A/V cable has a small plastic box about halfway along its length. This box has a small green LED when you power up the system, so you know it's working. The X-box connector fits snug with no play, so it seems to make good contact. The same is true of the HDMI end. This unit is all one piece; the HDMI part does not disconnect. No external power source is needed and there does not appear to be any provision for it. I have listed the equipment that I used, so that you can compare it to your own. My X-box is over 15 years old and the TV only 2 years old. Since reviews for this item seem to be all over the place, I can confirm that it works as promised and will update the review if it fails prematurely. The only issue I've noticed in a few hours game-play was some initial jitter when I first enabled the cable. This seemed to be related to the TV first getting synchronized to the new cable and the issue did not re-appear at all during game-play. Very pleased to play some fun old games in HD! TV: LG 43UJ6300 Game Console: Original X-box; no modifications other than this cable Game: Grand Theft Auto: Vice City (part of the double-pack with GTA III)

This uses a cheap, generic scaling chip, it simply "smears" the pixels to fill the space, resulting in a blurry, muddy mess. I’d recommend ElectronShepherd adapter, more pricy but actually offers major visual improvements, basically this is simply adding a coat of cheap makeup to a face that only a mother could look twice at.

The product from the box looks great! Love the packaging from it, plugged it right in very easy, and definitely gives a good 1080i on the main screen, as far as the games they usually upscale to 480p, I heard some games go up to 720p haven’t tested those yet, but definitely makes a huge difference in your games compared to your standard cables, so this HD converter cable outputs it really well I highly recommend this brand when it comes to a good bang for your buck HD conversion cables

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I have to update this review with new information: First, my unit mysteriously started working again after I ordered a replacement. Second, I started looking at the reputation similar devices have and found that the choices come down to cheap and junk, (This one) expensive and junk, and *really* expensive and difficult to install (i.e. soldering an HDMI port into the unit which gives amazing quality but is also an advanced job). In that light, this is actually a good option since it's cheap enough that you can buy two for the price of another device that will probably be just as unreliable and have a backup for when the first one dies. An XboxHD+ is a *much* better option if you can install it or are willing to pay someone else to perform the upgrade but this isn't as terrible an option as I thought at first. THe original text of my review follows: I used this for about a week. It was great while it lasted until it decided that black would become magenta. Also it doesn't come with a USB cable and simply doesn't get enough power from the console to work reliably. But aside from the garbage longevity and power issues it's pretty good.

Tenía otro adaptador más barato de Vga, pero este se ve mejor, sobre todo en juegos con soporte 720p & 1080p.

4.8/5 - Rating Is this product a good solution for hooking an ancient xbox to a modern capture solution or TV? Yes! Is it the absolute best method out there? Well, no. But it sure can't be beat for the price either. You're getting Compressed/converted component level video and sound over HDMI. this means no issues with unlocking video output modes, but it also means that it's video output can be beat in clarity from an OEM component cable (good luck finding that for a good price) but in my opinion, it beats many of the el'cheapo component cables on Amazon. Well made product all in all HOWEVER it is not flawless, the converter is somewhat particular about it's HDMI cable length and quality. Low quality (older standard) or long run (non-optical) cables can cause flickering, input loss, and color issues. I found a 10FT HDMI 1.4 spec cable without ethernet to be the golden sample for my unit. Keep trying different cables until you find one that works well. Annoying but it's been flawless for livestreams and game nights ever since. For what you pay, it's criminal not to have one of these for a non-HDMI converted OG.

Brilliant little convert works perfectly so glad I can play my old Xbox on a new TV picture quality is brilliant

I've got my original Xbox 1.0 from 2001 that I just finished cleaning up and restoring. I got this adapter thinking it would be just a stopgap, but honestly it works perfectly and I've had no issues with it. The microUSB isn't strictly needed in all cases, but I connected a USB power block to mine and it seemed to clean up the picture a little bit. But yeah - works fine, no complaints, now back to the games!

Desempolvé mi xbox y me la pasé muy bien,funciona muy bien.