Xbox one to iMac

hi i have an Apple iMac MF883B/A All-in-One Desktop Computer, Dual-core Intel Core i5, 8GB RAM, 500GB, 21.5" and i was wondering if i could hook up my xbox one with it and if so what i would need?

Hi graphic__designer,
From your question, it sounds like you are asking about Target Display Mode, a feature that allows certain iMac computers to function as an external display for certain other Macs. With regards to using it as an external display for a gaming system like an XBox, you may find the following article helpful:
Can I use the iMac in TDM as a display for my gaming console, DVD player, or other device?
The Mini DisplayPort port on a supported iMac can receive DisplayPort compliant video and audio signals. Converters not made by Apple may provide options to convert other electrical, video, and audio protocols to Mini DisplayPort or Thunderbolt compliant signals.
Target Display Mode: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) - Apple Support
Regards,
- Brenden

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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
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Okay folks, I need your help out there.
So the nerdy side of me went and picked up the XBOX ONE on release day. Its awesome by the way, BUT..... I cant seem to connect to most xbox live games and absolutely ZERO parties. At first I just thought it was something to do with the xbox itself and would eventually fix itself, but i was wrong. After looking into it on microsoft, i found out that it had to do with my NAT settings on the airport itself. I guess apple and xbox are not compatiable for xbox live and it makes it difficult to have an open NAT setting and is a huge PAIN.
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OR
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I have not seen posts yet about xbox one.. but there are plenty about xbox and ps3 and the fact that Apple really doesn't give a hoot about games consoles.
This is a good basic post for older xbox.
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/5385065?tstart=0

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