connect ps3 with vga possible?

[kevinf2090]

is it possible to connect the ps3 to my computer LCD with vga? i can't seem to find the cable anywhere. is anybody using this setup? i would think that i need a vga cable that also has separate red and white cable for audio

 

[DaveSimmons]

Does your monitor have 3-plug component input (not yellow composite)? Component cables are easy to find, you can use PS2 or PS3 cables.

 

[kevinf2090]

yeah unfortunately not. i only have vga or dvi (used by pc)

 

[zerogear]

Look for HDFury adapter, should be on monoprice.com, you'll also need a HDMI -> DVI cable too.

 

[DaveSimmons]

Originally posted by: zerogear
Look for HDFury adapter, should be on monoprice.com, you'll also need a HDMI -> DVI cable too.

$150 for HDFury HDMI to VGA? Yikes!

I'd probably put that towards a new monitor with HDMI instead. Then you just need a $5 HDMI cable.

 

[kevinf2090]

what about using component to vga. is it possible to use the av multi-out with component cables and conncet the red green blue portion to a vga converter and the red and white to audio source

 

[mmnno]

Originally posted by: kevinf2090
what about using component to vga. is it possible to use the av multi-out with component cables and conncet the red green blue portion to a vga converter and the red and white to audio source

Yes, however VGA input requires RGB input. Component is usually used to transmit YPbPr. The PS3 will output RGB over component but iirc the resolution is limited to sub-HD. Also the RGB signal uses sync on green (VGA has pins for horizontal and vertical sync separate from the RGB signal) so unless your monitor supports sync on green the colors will be all screwed up.

By far your best bet is to buy an HDMI switch and two HDMI-DVI cables (and one HDMI cable for your PS3), hook up both your PC and your PS3 to the switch and send the switch to your monitor. The PS3 allows you to send audio over the red/white RCA plugs on the A/V cable even if you're using HDMI for video.

 

[kevinf2090]

Originally posted by: mmnno

Originally posted by: kevinf2090
what about using component to vga. is it possible to use the av multi-out with component cables and conncet the red green blue portion to a vga converter and the red and white to audio source

Yes, however VGA input requires RGB input. Component is usually used to transmit YPbPr. The PS3 will output RGB over component but iirc the resolution is limited to sub-HD. Also the RGB signal uses sync on green (VGA has pins for horizontal and vertical sync separate from the RGB signal) so unless your monitor supports sync on green the colors will be all screwed up.

By far your best bet is to buy an HDMI switch and two HDMI-DVI cables (and one HDMI cable for your PS3), hook up both your PC and your PS3 to the switch and send the switch to your monitor. The PS3 allows you to send audio over the red/white RCA plugs on the A/V cable even if you're using HDMI for video.

so just to make sure- get a hdmi switch, connect a dvi to hdmi from the monitor to the switch's out port, connect pc to one of the hdmi in, and the ps3 to the other? i will still be able to use the pc's 3.5 mm green audio jack for pc audio right? and for the ps3's audio, i would use the av multi out just for audio?

 

[mmnno]

Originally posted by: kevinf2090

so just to make sure- get a hdmi switch, connect a dvi to hdmi from the monitor to the switch's out port, connect pc to one of the hdmi in, and the ps3 to the other? i will still be able to use the pc's 3.5 mm green audio jack for pc audio right? and for the ps3's audio, i would use the av multi out just for audio?

Yes, that's right. I'm not quite clear on where your audio is going, but whatever you had before won't be changed by putting your PC video on an HDMI switch.

 

[mmntech]

Originally posted by: kevinf2090
yeah unfortunately not. i only have vga or dvi (used by pc)

You could just swap between the PC and PS3. I used to do that before I caved and bought a proper HDTV. A DVI to HDMI cable is pretty cheap at Monoprice. About $3-$5 depending on the length you need. You could also pick up a DVI switcher, which allows several devices to use the same monitor without swapping cables.
http://www.monoprice.com/produ...id=4069&seq=1&format=2

 

[PieIsAwesome]

Originally posted by: mmnno

Originally posted by: kevinf2090
what about using component to vga. is it possible to use the av multi-out with component cables and conncet the red green blue portion to a vga converter and the red and white to audio source

Yes, however VGA input requires RGB input. Component is usually used to transmit YPbPr. The PS3 will output RGB over component but iirc the resolution is limited to sub-HD. Also the RGB signal uses sync on green (VGA has pins for horizontal and vertical sync separate from the RGB signal) so unless your monitor supports sync on green the colors will be all screwed up.

By far your best bet is to buy an HDMI switch and two HDMI-DVI cables (and one HDMI cable for your PS3), hook up both your PC and your PS3 to the switch and send the switch to your monitor. The PS3 allows you to send audio over the red/white RCA plugs on the A/V cable even if you're using HDMI for video.

I use one of these along with an HDMI to DVI cable and 2 HDMI cables to hook up my 360 and PC to my monitor's DVI connection.

I also got one of these along with a 3.5mm male to stereo male cable and a 3.5mm female to stereo male to hook up botht he 360 and PC to my speakers.

 

[Cabages]

Anyone ever come up with some other alternatives?

I am using a CRT, and specifically need to use VGA.

 

[hans030390]

The cheapest way (only if you must use VGA) to do this is with a Component to VGA box. You can usually find them on import websites and ebay.

However, I personally would just use an HDMI/DVI splitter or something. It'll look better...and should be cheaper than the above.