KVM switch on PS4 latency

[Spinks]

I have 2 monitor which are connected to my PC but I'd like to use 1 of the monitors when my PS4 is turned on. I don't want to be switching cable every time I want to turn the PS4 on. So I'm wondering would a KVM switch do the job and would there be any latency penalties for using a KVM switch? Or is there a better alternative to my problem?

 

[Spydermag68]

I used a vga based KVM and did not have any problems. I have not tried a HDMI version.

 

[Spinks]

I used a vga based KVM and did not have any problems. I have not tried a HDMI version.

Excellent, well, I've decided to get an HDMI switch rather than KVM as I won't use keyboard and mouse on a PS4.

So, I'm going to get myself an unless anyone else has better recommendations:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/...ue&ref_=ox_sc_act_title_1&smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE

My monitor is 1920 x 1200 and no audio but I will be using headset for audio on PS4 anyways.

 

[sm625]

Why not use VGA or DVI for the PC to monitor #2 connection and the HDMI for the PS4 to monitor #2 connection?

 

[Spinks]

Why not use VGA or DVI for the PC to monitor #2 connection and the HDMI for the PS4 to monitor #2 connection?

Really good point and just toggle monitors in Windows when I need to change them. I can't believe I didn't think about that to begin with. Doh.

Cheers. 🙂

 

[Homerboy]

Really good point and just toggle monitors in Windows when I need to change them. I can't believe I didn't think about that to begin with. Doh.

Cheers. 🙂

Well most HDMI switches are "smart" and will switch automatically for you.
Turn on the PS4 and it will "override" the PC signal and display on the screen. Turn the PS4 off, with the PC still on and the PC will then take over the screen.