Use as a screen for XBOX 360?

I think the title explains - but I'll give you an idea of what I'm trying to do.
OK,So i've been planning on a 360 for a while now; but im struggling for a screen - I want my own personal screen in my room next to my iMac - I don't like it downstairs in the lounge - But it'd be great if I could just have it plugged into my mac and have it next to my printer
Is there any software - If you have to buy it make sure I can buy it in pounds
- anyway yeah any software that enables this - or will it just work - if you plug in - but what plug would you plug it into?
gah...I'm confused...anyway thanks and I hope you can help

There is no video input on the iMac.
Therefore you will need a device like the ones sold by Elgato.

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