This OG Xbox HDMI adapter just got a $40 price cut, and its biggest issue has been fixed
Mar. 13, 2024Use the savings to grab some cold ones and play Halo multiplayer!
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
Looking for a way to play your original Xbox console on a modern screen using HDMI? You might want to stop what you’re doing and check out the EON XBHD. Not only is it now $40 cheaper, but the company has seemingly fixed my biggest gripe with the adapter and whipped up a new transparent Halo Spartan Edition.
If you caught myEON XBHD review, you’ll know that the Xbox HDMI adapter suffered from brightness issues. While it wasn’t apparent in every game, something funky was going on in terms of luminosity, with a lot of detail being crushed in horror romps like Doom 3. However, the retro accessory makers have actually fixed the issue via a firmware update, and new versions should now display darker details properly. That’s a huge win, as it means that it’s now both cheaper and comes with fewer caveats.
Buy it if:
✅ You love the original Xbox✅ You’re looking to play multiplayer LAN✅ Your favorite games aren’t on Series X
Don’t buy it if:
❌The only games you play work on Series X
Should you buy the EON XBHD?
Admittedly, the EON XBHD is expensive, and prior to the recent firmware fix, I’d have struggled to recommend it. However, for under $150, I reckon it’s now worth the investment if you’re serious about the original Xbox and need a fuss-free way to play the classics on your shiny new screen. Sure, you could use an Xbox Series X and backwards compatibility if you’ve got one, but you’d be surprised how many games won’t run on the modern pillar (seriously, even original Halo won’t work on the dingus).
I’ll hopefully be able to get my hands on a fixed version and share the results soon, so watch this space.
Looking for a newer system? Check out thebest gaming PCfor a machine that’ll run the latest Steam games. Alternatively, swing by thebest gaming handheldandbest gaming laptopoptions for on the go solutions.
Weekly digests, tales from the communities you love, and more
I’ve been messing around with PCs, video game consoles, and tech since before I could speak. Don’t get me wrong, I kickstarted my relationship with technology by jamming a Hot Wheels double-decker bus into my parent’s VCR, but we all have to start somewhere. I even somehow managed to become a walking, talking buyer’s guide at my teenage supermarket job, which helped me accept my career fate. So, rather than try to realise my musician dreams, or see out my University degree, I started running my own retro pop culture site and writing about video games and tech for the likes of TechRadar, The Daily Star, and the BBC before eventually ending up with a job covering graphics card shenanigans at PCGamesN. Now, I’m your friendly neighbourhood Hardware Editor at GamesRadar, and it’s my job to make sure you can kick butt in all your favourite games using the best gaming hardware, whether you’re a sucker for handhelds like the Steam Deck and Nintendo Switch or a hardcore gaming PC enthusiast.
8BitDo’s latest Switch controller is perfect for a very specific type of player
Asus TUF A14 review: “a wonderful step towards a portable and powerful future”
Dev behind new Doki Doki Literature Club-style psychological horror says it’s not “for those with weak hearts,” but with 98% positive Steam reviews, I’m not sure I can stay away
