Connecting a xbox one to a iMac

I am attempting to connect a xbox one to my mid 2010 imac as I have read on the forum and on the net that it is possible although people are saying you need a kanex xd which to me I am not willing to spend the money on it as it is quite pricey so I was wondering if a Moshi Mini DisplayPort to HDMI cable would work instead as it is much cheaper than the kanex xd.
Thanks for the help

It uses Target Display mode. The 5K iMac does not support it
The only 2010 iMac that support that mode is the 27" one
Target Display Mode: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) - Apple Support
From reading this
You need the Kanex converter or similar since yo have to convert the X-box singal into a signal that acts like a video from another computer. The simple mini displayport to HDMI adopter works in the other direction.

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