Xbox Component Video Cable

by Monster

Product Features

• Model XGL-400 Nitrogen injected dielectric delivers maximum video signal strength for the clearest, sharpest picture possible.
• 10 ft. extra-long length lets you play anywhere without controller extension cables.
• 5-in-1 cable design is simple to hook up.
• 24k gold contact connectors ensure optimum video and audio signal transfer.
• Adapter included for upgrade to Dolby Digital when used with Monster Lightwave 100X (Sold Separately)

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00005TN7U
• Product Dimensions: 120 x 1 x 1 inches ; 1 pounds
• Media: Electronics
• Release Date: June 15, 2006
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (61 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #12,353 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)

Product Description

Engineered for Use with Xbox for Serious GamersProduct InformationThe Monster Gamelink 400 X Component Video/Analog Audio Hookup of Xbox to TVS or AV Receiver with ultimate performance component video connections.  It provides advance cable technologies for the ultimate picture and sound from your games CDs and DVDs.  With the patented cable technologies it allows you to maximize the full sonic performance of your Xbox. It features Advanced Component Video Technology for the Sharpest Most Detailed Picture Possible Nitrogen Gas-Injected Dielectric Maximizes Video Signal Strength Heavy-Duty Double Metal Shielding Rejects RF and EM Interference Multi-Stranded Copper Center Conductor for Low Loss Super Linear Bandwidth to 550 MHz Digital Audio Output Jack for Dolby Digital Surround Sound Upgrade and Precision 24k Gold Contact 8-Cut Turbine Connectors Maximize Signal Transfer.Product Features10 ft.  (3m) CordPlay anywhere without controller extension cables24K Gold Contact 8-Cut Turbine Connector - corrosion-resistant with greater contact pressure and mass for maximum signal transferSilver Content Solder Connections - high conductivity connections for transfer of delicate low-level signalsHeavy-Duty Double Shielding - 100% Mylar foil and 95% copper braid for maximum rejection of radio frequency and electromagnetic interferenceNitrogen Gas-Injected Dielectric Insulator - maximizes video signal strength for the best possible pictureSplit-Tip Center Pin - provides greater contact pressure and lower distortion for improved signal transferDual "Balanced" Conductors - delivers lifelike balanced sonic reproductionDoubleHelix Construction - dual tightly twisted conductors in a helical configuration rejects electromagnetic noiseSpecially Wound High Purity Copper Stranding - for greater and wider dynamicsPatented Bandwidth Balanced Multiple-Gauge Wire Networks - Separate high and low frequency wire networks

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

48 of 51 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hooking up your X-box using component cables is the ultimate, November 24, 2001

By 

A. Kang (Rocklin, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Xbox Component Video Cable (Electronics)

Plain and simple, if you had to choose between composite, which is the 3 color(red, white, yellow) RCA connection, the S-Video connection, or Component connections, Component blows them out of the water. If you just want the best possible video connection, period, this is it. This cable is made by monster cable so you know it's quality. The wire is very strong and bend resistant. This also has an optical out so you can hook it up to a reciever to get dolby surround but it has to be bought separately. Only downside is that you need a TV that has component inputs or even a reciever that has component inputs. I have a Sony Wega and they come with component inputs, if you don't have a TV that comes with component inputs, this is not for you. Remember it has to have component inputs, 5 input jacks. I tested it out on my TV using the standard RCA and the component, the component is noticeably clearer and sharper so I can testify that it works.

32 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If you can afford it...Buy it!!, December 27, 2001

By 

Michael Agustin (GraysLake, IL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Xbox Component Video Cable (Electronics)

No need for a lengthy technical review here, otherwise this would sound too repetetive.

I tried:
*InterActs S-Video/AV cables and found them to be just basic cables. The main plug to the XBOX didn't even fit snug. I returned them immediately.

*Microsofts High Definition AV Pack again just basic cables. No dramatic change whatsoever in video quality. Too many extra hook-ups that can cause video noise.
I didn't return them because my brother bought them :) It sucks to be him right now.

I finally decided to go with my original gut instincts, I didn't want to buy the Monster cables because of the high price, I also thought I could get just as good a picture quality with the less expensive versions.
Boy was I mistaken when I hooked them up!! Like night and day!! Solid connections!! Superior construction!!

Bottom line? If you are serious about console gaming as I have become, this is a direct connection into your XBOX, the only way to exploit your XBOX and HDTV's video capabilities.(Can't wait for true 1080i games to come out)

To take advantage of the Digital audio side you would need to also purchase the Monster Game LightWave 100X. It plugs into the jack of the Monster Cable XGL400X and into your Dolby Digital Audio Reciever.

You actually get what you pay for and Monster Game cables should be your final stop in the quest for the best cable as they are the legendary leader in Audio/Video and Gaming cables.

***Monster Game cables is the gaming side of Monster Cable***

Hope this non techie laymans review helped.

17 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Extremely poor execution, May 5, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Xbox Component Video Cable (Electronics)

I bought this cable because I've long been a fan of Monster's products. My first thought on opening the package was that the cable itself is beautiful. Then I began to pay more attention to things.
The audio and video segments are side by side which caused some dismay because I wanted to run sound through my receiver. If you pay another 40 and get the proprietary optical cable, you can wire your sound through a receiver but this would mean spending 100 on cables for your Xbox. I have no doubt that there is an improvement but I have doubts as to how detectable it will be. The package does say a separate optical cable is necessary but in my purchasing haste, I failed to notice this.

I prefered to just get the standard HD kit from Microsoft for 17.99 and then hook up my own component cables and optical cable.

I feel that a $60 cable for a game system should include an optical cable for sound. Requiring the purchase of a proprietary optical cable instead of allowing any optical cable to connect is another slap in the consumer's face.