ElectronXout

Name: ElectronXout
Brand: Electron Shepherd LLC
SKU: MODULE-CONV-XOUT
Price: 41.99 USD
Availability: InStock

$41.99 USD

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Initially released in 2021 and considered to be the highest quality HDMI™ converter module available for the Original Xbox™!

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ElectronXout

$41.99 USD

This tiny, power-packed module takes in the Component video and audio output from the Original Xbox™ and outputs an HDMI™ signal with embedded Dolby Surround Sound (if that audio setting is enabled in your Xbox’s settings). Unlike other converters on the market, the ElectronXout is compatible with all versions of the Original Xbox!

This module utilizes a fully custom PCB with a higher quality, next generation IC compared to what is typically used on the widely available analog-to-digital modules that are readily available online. If you are not happy with those modules, then you will absolutely be happy with these.

Features

These modules are not compatible with the Xbox 360. These are only intended for use with the Original Xbox.

This module efficiently supports all of the resolutions that are default to the Original Xbox:

NTSC Consoles:

480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i

PAL Consoles:

576i

These modules also utilize embedded Digital Surround Sound audio over the HDMI™ signal which is perfect for achieving surround sound audio with the proper receivers/TV and speakers.

Technical Specifications

Size: 58mm x 33mm x 12.6mm
Supply Voltage: 5V
Video Input: Component
Audio Input: Digital Surround Sound
Video Output: HDMI™
Compatibility: NTSC and PAL (all resolutions are supported!)
Latency: LAG FREE!!

What's Included

1x ElectronXout

Special Instructions

This module utilizes the Dolby Surround Sound audio from the Xbox. Make sure that your Xbox's audio settings are set as follows otherwise audio will not work:

Audio Mode: Dolby Surround
Dolby Digital: Disabled
DTS: Disabled

Debug Steps

When using the ElectronXout, some customers have reported seeing wavy lines across the image, green/purple stripes, or vertical jailbars. Here are some examples of these image problems and ways to solve them, if possible.

Often times these image problems do not appear with the "normal" Xbox cables since those utilize Composite (CVBS) video - you can tell they are Composite cables if they use yellow, white, and red RCA jacks. The ElectronXout utilizes the higher fidelity Component (YPbPr) video which is a different video signal from CVBS altogether.

Type 1: Wavy Lines or Green/Purple Stripes?

You can open each of these images in a new tab to see them larger as examples of this behavior.

Examples of wavy lines. Examples of green/purple stripes.

If your Xbox is exhibiting this type of behavior, then more often than not the image quality can be improved significantly by replacing the main electrolytic capacitors on the power supply unit (PSU). The specific capacitors to replace vary for every PSU version and that information can be readily found online.

Type 2: "Jail Bars"

Some consoles have been known to produce faint jail bars in the image that are picked up and displayed by the high quality converter inside of the ElectronXout.

These consoles can also benefit from capacitor replacements as described above, but also forcing the system to output a 480p resolution instead of a 480i resolution has been known to solve this problem. That can typically be done by "soft modding" your console via the various methods found across the web.

Example of jail bars.

There are some consoles that are known to experience this more often than others as described in this nice write up here.

Notes for Old Product Versions

This information only applies to ElectronXout (previously known as Xbox2HDMI) units purchased in 2023 or earlier.

With this newest version of this module, V3, the Digital Surround Sound audio input has been fixed to work with every revision of the Xbox. V1 and V2 versions will not be shipped out any longer. All orders from 2024 on are V3 versions.

After the first release of these modules we received some reports that they were not producing sound output when used with Xbox units with Revision 1.0 hardware while connected to some specific TVs and sound bars. We released a V2 version of the module that looked to solve this issue with the addition of a small switch that allows the user to swap between analog and digital surround sound. The new V3 unit completely solves the audio issue and allows for digital surround sound on all Xbox units

This information is only being kept here for individuals who still own a V2 unit. This switch does not exist on the V3 version.

There is a small, accessible selector switch inside of the product on the side that has the HDMI™ connector. This switch allows the user to switch between using the analog or surround sound audio output from the Xbox.

When the switch position is changed the module must be disconnected and reconnected to your Xbox for the change to take effect.

Be sure to select the correct audio output in the Xbox settings. Failing to do so will result in no sound output.

While looking directly at the switch:

When the selector switch is to the left then only the surround sound audio is being used
When the selector switch is to the right then only the analog audio is being used.

All company, brand, and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Electron Shepherd LLC has no affiliation to, is not associated or sponsored by, and has no express rights to third-party trademarks.

The terms HDMI, HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, HDMI trade dress and the HDMI Logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc.

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Electron Shepherd has no affiliation with the following creators. These videos were linked because they showcase the capabilities of this product.

This is the only worthy replacement for the Chimeric adapter.

I bought an ElectronXout with the intention of giving it to a friend (I was lucky enough to get a Chimeric adapter, the top device in my photo of the adapters, when those were still being made), and I've briefly tested it in the meantime. For starters, the video quality is every bit as good as everyone says it is. I can't tell any difference between the Chimeric (which uses a custom analog-to-digital converter tuned to the Xbox's clock frequency) and the ElectronXout. I don't know why other manufacturers can't seem to figure out the analog-to-digital conversion aspect of Xbox HDMI adapters, but the maker of the Chimeric figured it out, and so has Electron Shepherd; you won't find another adapter that can output a video signal as clean as these two. As for the audio, if you've seen the "Special Instructions" section of this product's listing, you'll know that Electron Shepherd recommends enabling Dolby Surround, but disabling Dolby Digital and DTS, claiming that the latter two won't work. I tested Dolby Digital anyway, using ESPN NFL 2K5 and Forza Motorsport (I included a photo of the former), and shockingly, it worked. Maybe Electron Shepherd's recommendations are left over from an older version of the adapter (the early revisions genuinely did have audio issues), or maybe Dolby Digital doesn't work on other games, but in the case of the two games I tested, I can't tell a difference in the surround sound effects between the ElectronXout and the Chimeric (which always supported Dolby Digital and DTS) with Dolby Digital engaged. In summary, the ElectronXout is the only original Xbox HDMI adapter that's worth your money, and that will remain the case unless the Chimeric reenters production, or another manufacturer finally gets the hang of it.

Works as great as it says it does!

After having used my old Xbox for a few years with the standard cables, it was even better than I expected to have resolution options up to 1080i. Seeing the UIX Lite dash in glorious 720p is great, and the higher signal quality has made games much prettier and more playable. While I'm probably going to upgrade to a proper HDMI mod when the Open XHD comes out, this is working great in the meantime and is a cost-effective, small option for those who don't want to deal with an intense mod like that.

Great results

The best plug and play solution to get crispy hdmi video output with perfect colors. Amazing quality and results.

A+

Alles Top

Alles Top 👍🏻😃

Great piece of hardware

Great piece of hardware, I like not to be limited to oldschool tvs.

Works great to modernize my xbox

Works great to modernize my xbox. I can play games in the best resolution possible for the system on my tv.

This product works amazing way better than the one I got from a local game place

This product works amazing way better than the one I got from a local game place. Please get the ps2 one back in stock I need it! 👍👍

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