Xbox 360 Monster GameLink Component Video & Fiber Optic Audio A/V Kit

by Monster Cable

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 120 x 1 x 1 inches ; 1.6 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B000BTHXUK
• Item model number: GLX360CVFO-10
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #100 in Video Games > Xbox 360 > Hardware > Cables & Adapters > Cables
• Date first available at Amazon.com: July 7, 2004

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Experience Games in 720p or 1080i High-Definition Video and Powerful, Dynamic 5.1 Digital Surround Sound
Monster GameLink Cable takes Xbox 360 to the Next Level
With Xbox 360, you'll experience high-definition video. It's intense. But imagine experiencing Xbox gaming in powerful, dynamic surround sound on your home theater. Now you can. Even though fiber optic cable doesn't come with your Xbox, the Component Video & Fiber Optic Audio Kit lets you have it all: high-definition video and explosive surround sound all through your home theater. Now, that's intense.

Officially Licensed to Deliver the Highest Performance from Xbox 360
Monster GameLink Cables are officially licensed by Microsoft and certified by THX for the ultimate Xbox 360 audio/video performance. Exclusive Monster technologies ensure sharp, detailed video and crisp, larger-than-life sound. Monster GameLink cable delivers all the Xbox 360 performance you paid for.

With Monster GameLink, you don't just play games, you experience them.

Product Description

Imagine experiencing Xbox gaming in powerful, dynamic surround sound on your home theater. Now you can! The GameLink Component Video and Fiber Optic Audio Kit lets you have it all: high-definition video and explosive Surround Sound all through your home theater. Monster GameLink Cables are officially licensed by Microsoft and THX-certified for the ultimate Xbox 360 audio/video performance. Exclusive Monster technologies ensure sharp, detailed video and crisp, larger than life sound. Silver content solder connections provide optimum transfer of delicate low-level signals. 24k gold contact Turbine Connectors provide improved conductivity and maximum signal transfer. Heavy-Duty Double Shielding of 100% mylar foil and 95% copper braid give maximum rejection of radio frequency and electromagnetic interference. A HexMesh protective jacket provides durability and makes for easy installation. With these and other high-performance features, Monster GameLink cables deliver all the Xbox 360 performance you paid for

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars 1080p and Optical Audio Now Possible, November 15, 2007

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T. Helm (Los Angeles) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Xbox 360 Monster GameLink Component Video & Fiber Optic Audio A/V Kit (Electronics)

I bought this cable to use ONLY FOR THE OPTICAL AUDIO. I'm using a standard HDMI cable in my 360 for 1080p resolution and needed an Audio Out option which this cable has. Its not a pure optical audio out but a 1/8" stereo mini to optical audio adapter--no problems though the sound is super clean in my 5.1 system. The fit on the 1/8" mini cable is a little loose, especially if you're orienting your 360 vertically--which is recommended for increased cooling. Simply use a tie wrap to bundle all the cables together to reduce the gravity drag and loosening of the cable. So far no problems.

My main concern was whether or not the bulky plug would allow room for my standard HDMI cable adjacent to it (the AV cable which came with my Halo 3 Xbox 360 does NOT allow for simultaneous use of 2 cables side by side). You need to remove one of the gray tabs on the side of this cable in order to make the 2 cables fit side by side (the tab is held on by a cheap adhesive and can be pried off with a simple knife without damaging anything). Once the tab is off both cables can be inserted into your 360. Its a tight fit but it does work.

If you're happy with 720p resolution then simply use the included component video dangle. But if your TV is full HD and your sound receiver doesn't have an HDMI input then this cable is one option for having both 1080p and optical audio together. Hope this helped. Cya online in my sniper scope @ 1080p !!!!

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Improves picture quality, February 27, 2006

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Aveek Roy (Austin, TX) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Xbox 360 Monster GameLink Component Video & Fiber Optic Audio A/V Kit (Electronics)

Some people say better cables improve your picture, others say they waste you money. So I took the dive and bought these Monster 360 Cables. After hooking them up I instantly noticed a slight improvement in my 100" picture from my DLP projector. The difference wasn't huge, but the picture was definitely a little sharper. That alone was worth the cost of the cables. Throw in the fact that the Monster cables are much higher quality...they feel better, are thicker, sturdier, and the optical cable doesn't fall out...and this is a no brainer to get. The optical cable of course is the same as any other 'cheap' optical cable in terms of performance, but the quality of the cable itself is higher and looks nicer.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great cables!, January 19, 2006

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Greg Olson - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Xbox 360 Monster GameLink Component Video & Fiber Optic Audio A/V Kit (Electronics)

I'm no expert on cables, but these cables do the job well. Both video and audio are crystal clear; no interference from any other sources (and in my house they are run right by other electronic equipment, so the potential is certainly there).

One interesting thing about these cables is the material used for the exterior. I'm used to plastic/rubber exteriors. The exterior of these feel somewhat metallic. I'm not sure if this is the reason, but these cables are much more flexible than the plastic/rubber ones. This makes it a bit easier to run them in places with a lot of twists and turns. However, I would be careful in dragging them over a finished surface; I would think they might scratch it.

Overall a very nice package for the 360!