How To Play Xbox On Imac

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Hello, I have an iMac 9,1. It is currently running the 10.5.8 but im going to upgrade this to the latest one, mavericks. I am looking to get an xbox one but need a TV for my room. I wondered if I could connect the xbox one to my iMac. Can I connect it and if I can what do I need.

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When you have the large LCD screen that comes with the iMac, it's no surprise that you'd want to take advantage of it for such things as gaming or watching movies. If you want to connect your Xbox to your iMac to play your games on the large screen, it can be done. While it's a task that does require extra hardware, rest assured that if you follow instructions carefully, you can accomplish this task.

Step 1

Connect the mini display side of your mini-display-to-HDMI adapter to the back of your iMac.

Step 2

Connect the other side of the mini display cord to the corresponding port in your adapter box.

Step 3

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Connect your HDMI cable from your Xbox HDMI port to the HDMI port of your adapter.

Step 4

Plug in the adapter box and turn on any power buttons, if applicable. Turn on the Xbox.

Step 5

Press 'Command-F2' to switch from the iMac display mode to the Xbox display mode. Your Xbox interface should now appear on your iMac screen.

References

Tips

  • There are multiple mini-display-to-HDMI adapter boxes on the market; before you purchase one, check any available reviews to make sure it is compatible with the iMac, or use Apple's 'About Mini DisplayPort to HDMI Adapters' page to find out if the adapter you want to use will work with your iMac.

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See which wireless controllers are supported

  • Xbox Wireless Controller with Bluetooth (Model 1708)
  • Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2
  • Xbox Adaptive Controller
  • Xbox Wireless Controller Series S and Series X

Pair a controller to your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple TV, or Mac

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  1. Press the Xbox button to turn on your controller.
  2. Press and hold the Connect button for a few seconds to put your controller into pairing mode.
  3. Follow the steps to pair a controller to your iOS or iPadOS device, Apple TV, or Mac.

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If your controller doesn’t connect or work as expected

  • Unpair it, then pair it again. If you still can't pair or connect, get help pairing your Bluetooth accessory to your iOS device.
  • Make sure that you're not trying to connect too many Bluetooth accessories at once. Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD support up to two of the same kind of controller at once, or one controller with a combination of Bluetooth audio devices. Other controller and audio Bluetooth limits vary by device.
  • Check that the firmware on your controller is up to date.
  • Some controller functions aren't supported when paired with an Apple device, including the controller's audio jack. Contact Apple Support for more details.