Hooking up X-box to my HD TV

What is the best way to hook up my x-box to my HDTV so I don't have to switch the RCA jacks each time? I also have a cable box hooked up to the TV. Thank you.

This is an Xbox One/360, or an original Xbox? If is not the original, an HDMI cable will work. Most TV's have two HDMI inputs so you should be able to connect the cable box and Xbox at the same time.

It is the original x box.

There are a number of component switchers out there. They can allow you switch back and forth between your Xbox and cable tv all on one tv input. Is the cable box hooked up through RCA or HDMI?

It's hooked up through RCA.

Okay that's good because the component switcher you are after should be quite cheap. How many devices do you need to switch back-and-forth from?

Here are some that support 4 connections. 4 is the usually the minimum.

4 Component RCA One Side - Amazon.com

4 Component RCA Two Side - Amazon.com

These are some good looking analog component splitters. They support RCA, but nothing else, they do not support HDMI. The first one will have the neatest cable set up, since it connects on the back side only. The second one is best if you are going to operate it while standing over it, but it can be messy since it connects cables on both sides. 

It would just be the cable box and the X-box.

Edited by spngbobis4me, 08 February 2016 - 12:01 AM.

 3 RCA Male Jack to 6 RCA Female Plug Splitter Audio Cable Video AV Adapter

Is it possible to use one of these to connect them all to the t.v.?

You really want something with a switch. It might work if you keep the cable box off (not asleep/standby, OFF) when you turn on the Xbox and vice-versa. Having two signals over the same line may cause interference, or the tv may not accept the signal and do nothing.

Using splitter cables is not a good idea. A switch box is a good solution. This is what I used until I got my A/V Receiver:

http://www.amazon.com/Philips-Switcher-Component-Discontinued-Manufacturer/dp/B000WS5I7U/ref=sr_1_13?s=audio-video-accessories&ie=UTF8&qid=1455115432&sr=1-13&keywords=component+switcher

What was nice about this is that it would sense what input was getting a signal and automatically switch to that input. No need to touch the box when switching from satellite to game to DVD or whatever. It's a bit more expensive than a manual switch box. The one I got I bought at WalMart.

What was nice about this is that it would sense what input was getting a signal and automatically switch to that input. No need to touch the box when switching from satellite to game to DVD or whatever.

Hey, that's pretty cool!

Thank you very much for all the input. I know what i need to get now.

You're welcome. Good luck!

it can be hooked up with RCA or HDMI cable dude.