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Using my iMac 27" (2011) as a display for my Xbox 360 via HDMI!? Help please

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asweiss

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I am interested in using my iMac 27" (2011 model, i5, Ati 6770 graphics) as a display output for my Xbox 360 (HDMI version).

I just bought a Rocketfish Display port to HDMI adapter (allows me to plug HDMI into iMac which then goes into the display port. I plugged the 360 in and tried pressing Command + F2 but nothing happened.


I am really frustrated and hope I don't need an actual adapter which is larger and pricier?

Am I doing something wrong?

Thx
 
So you are saying I can't use my iMac?

Is there an HDMI to thunderbolt cable? I've seen some people use their 27" as a display for console with a $150+ adapter
 
asweiss said:
So you are saying I can't use my iMac?

Is there an HDMI to thunderbolt cable? I've seen some people use their 27" as a display for console with a $150+ adapter
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Hello,

On the 2010 27' iMac's you can use the $150+. One of the adaptors (Kanex XD) is working on a thunderbolt version so don't fret!
 
old-wiz said:
The Kanex XD forum states it will not work with the Thunderbolt macs. There is no estimated time as to when it might be available. Don't hold your breath.
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Not true. According to the post by Austin in this thread, they can't work on a thunderbolt device right now because Thunderbolt's inventor, Intel, won't release the technology to third party developers... probably because they have a deep fear of money and success. :confused:
 
It must be possible though. The port is the same size and works like a display port connector. It does allow video in (although only for certain macs yet) so once Intel release the details or chips they can get on with it. It might even get a scaler so it works at the full resolution.
 
Fozziebear40 said:
It must be possible though. The port is the same size and works like a display port connector. It does allow video in (although only for certain macs yet) so once Intel release the details or chips they can get on with it. It might even get a scaler so it works at the full resolution.
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Yes, once Intel release the specifications - which they may charge third party developers for, and hence make any device uneconomical. It's basically a waiting game with no guarantee that it will ever happen in the first place.
 
You need something like this:

intensityextreme.jpg


It´s around 300$ but it´s the only device (that I know of) capable of doing what you need.

EDIT: + 50$ for the Thunderbolt Cable as well...

More info:

http://www.blackmagic-design.com/products/intensity/
 
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Fozziebear40 said:
It shows an Xbox 360 plugged into it but says, recording game play. Great for recording videos but I suspect it has a lot of lag so useless to play in realtime.

It shows this will be possible :)
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BlackMagic capture devices have a latency of 50-100ms, which is way too much for an FPS game, but probably okay for others. Only other issue is that it records, so you need a big HD.
 
Looks like a few more Thunderbolt peripherals launching at CES2012. Belkin have a multi docking station with all ports on including an HDMI. I presume its only HDMI out for now but sounds promising.
 

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