Mac Studio M1 Connections and Functions?

It appears that all of the ports on the Thunderbolt, hub back of Studio display are output (upstream).

What about the Mc M1 Studio? Are all of those ports upstream, other than the Ethernet? Or is the HDMI downstream (input from device)?

Connections and Expansion

Four Thunderbolt 4 ports with support for:
- Thunderbolt 4 (up to 40Gb/s)
- DisplayPort
- USB 4 (up to 40Gb/s)
- USB 3.1 Gen 2 (up to 10Gb/s)
- Two USB-A ports (up to 5Gb/s)
- HDMI port
- 10Gb Ethernet
- 3.5 mm headphone jack
On front (M1 Max):
- Two USB-C ports (up to 10Gb/s)
- SDXC card slot (UHS-II)

My goal is connecting an Xbox 360 with only a Composite cable on this model of Xbox which is supposed to be connected to a monitor or tv, and appears it cannot be done. Microsoft: https://support.xbox.com/en-US/help/xbox-360/console/connect-xbox-360-console-tv

My thoughts are tying that cable through a converter. I have found this one and it appears doable, IF the HDMI port on the Studio is downstream (input) Anyone?:

https://www.amazon.com/Converter-Cable-Support-Compatible-Slim/dp/B08RJCJKDB/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?c=ts&keywords=Xbox+360+Cables+%26+Adapters&qid=1700402324&s=videogames&sr=1-1-spons&ts_id=14112951&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1

Or this one?: https://www.amazon.com/-/zh_TW/X360Cable/dp/B09B94CCX4

Posted on Nov 19, 2023 6:12 AM

Best reply

Grant Bennet-Alder

Level 10

129,427 points

Posted on Nov 19, 2023 11:52 AM

In addition to what den.thed has already told you, the SPEED of the HDMI port out of the xBox is so fast, and HDMI 2.1 is so brittle, that it can not be adapted at all to anything else.

You need to connect the xBox display output cable DIRECTLY to a display on a fairly short HDMI ULTRA "48G" cable, and nothing else will do anything for you. No switching. no sharing. no merging. Direct cable connect or no picture.

View in context

Similar questions

21 replies

Nov 23, 2023 7:44 AM in response to Servant of Cats

You didn't mention that, but I have several times and assumed you were aware of that. My aim is to capture video through a port, on my Mac Studio or my Studio display. If neither works I will then move to a monitor or tv, with the appropriate ports.

I bought an Elgato and now need to buy an Xbox proprietary to HDMI converter, then if that fails, I will return the Elgato for a capture card with Composite and an audio cable, then if that fails I will move on. This has somehow grabbed me and I just want to give it a go. Since it appears none of you have tried this, I am going to

Thanks for your help

Nov 23, 2023 7:53 AM in response to Grant Bennet-Alder

Yes of course I see that Grant. Output is what it is and on the original Xbox it is 480/720 so yes I get that. I am only trying to find a way to connect without having to replace my desk for enough room to add a tv or monitor. I simply don't have the room for that right now.

As for viewing the low resolution it will be no worse than I used to play the games and I'm not into intense graphics or the need for high MHz refresh. The games I like are slow moving and single person, non-shoot-em-up and non-warfare style. I don't think it will bother me to re-engage with the original video. If it gets boring then I move up to series X with a top flight gaming monitor. This is merely a small project I want to accomplish.

Nov 19, 2023 8:49 AM in response to den.thed

Thanks den.thed, that was my question

I have the Ma Studio and Studio display. The question is about which, if any of those ports can be used with an adapter? Two adapters were linked in the article

den.thed

Level 9

78,556 points

Nov 19, 2023 8:58 AM in response to OutsideShooter

You can not use the Mac Studio and/or the Studio Display to play the Xbox.

Nov 21, 2023 9:36 AM in response to OutsideShooter

That might work for capturing video sequences from the Xbox, and converting it to data, but there is no guarantee that it can provide that video to a display in real-time.

Nov 21, 2023 6:22 PM in response to OutsideShooter

The Studio’s HDMI port is not a video input and will not function as one.

Mac Studio M1 Connections and Functions?