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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Does its job very well

Still need to assess how long this thing will last in the long term, but it has worked perfectly out of the box, and was extremely simple to set up.

As advertised, it does not appear to add any lag and passes through audio/video with no problems.

It is a tight fit on the Xbox AV port, just to note. Unfortunately, shipping to Canada (duties and all) will nearly double the total cost of this product. OtherwiseI have no problem recommending this over other solutions.

An Affordable and Capable HD Solution

Works just as intended. In my opinion it is the perfect, hassle-free solution to upscaling the original Xbox. A fantastic product.

Best HDMI adapter for the OG xbox!

The ease of use and simplicity of this adapter, as well as it's clear video quality especially for PAL consoles, makes this adapter heavily desirable and superior compared to composite or the Pound HDMI cable.

Product works as promised

Product works as promised. Good purchase!

Huge difference between other brands

Huge difference between other brands. This is the only one to have!

Play and play with fantastic image quality

Play and play with fantastic image quality. No other HDMi solution matches the value proposition on offer.

not working

bought the ElectronXout about three weeks ago, have have been trying to use it for about the last ten days. All i get is flashing black screen. dolby surround is on. 480P 720P and 1080i are all enabled.
have tried several different hdmi cables but does not work for me.
wasted 50 some dollars.

Hi Terry -

Sorry to hear that you're having trouble with your unit! The behavior that you're describing typically indicates that your TV/display is unable to process the supplied video resolution on the HDMI input. When your Xbox is on the main home screen, it will typically output 480i (or 480p) regardless of if 720p and 1080i output modes are enabled via the settings menu. Also, not all games can play at higher than 480i/p resolutions.

If you'd like to verify that that is the issue and something else isn't the issue, then I highly recommend testing your setup on a different TV/display to see if the same behavior transfers to that display. Alternatively, you're more than welcome to send your unit back to me per my Refund Policy so I can retest the ElectronXout on the five test consoles that I use to verify each device prior to shipping them out. https://electron-shepherd.com/policies/refund-policy.

Sorry again to hear that you've had such a negative experience! I hope this information is helpful. Feel free to reach out via any of the available contact options prior to reviewing in the future if you have questions or are experiencing issues with your setup.

-Shane @ Electron Shepherd

Perfect Video, almost perfect Audio

First off, just to get the one niggle out of the way. As someone with a setup that could have supported Dolby Digital and/or dts audio, I must confess to being disappointed that the Xout doesn't passthrough that kind of audio signal. For reference, following the directions and firing up NFL 2k5 only shows Dolby Pro Logic 2. Still a great upgrade, but not Dolby Digital.

With that out of the way, the positives. The resulting video signal is super clean, looking flawless on my 4K TV; evidently doing enough of a job to assure a clean scaling. As promised, the result is lag free and properly sharp, and not to miss out, making it easier to capture the footage for broadcast later. For the price and simplicity, it is phenomenal.

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