xbox 360 and PC together

[andrewboon]

Is it possible to play my Xbox 360 on the same monitor I'm using for my computer? I know I can do it if I unplug the HDMI from my computer and put it into my Xbox, but I'm tired of unplugging and plugging in 20 times a day. Could I like "alt tab" from my Xbox to my PC? I just want to be able to use my computer and Xbox 360 at the same time with just one monitor. That way I am able to work at home and play Xbox 360 at the same time, since my work requires a lot of waiting, I'd like something to burn the time


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[andrewboon]

Is it possible to play my Xbox 360 on the same monitor I'm using for my computer? I know I can do it if I unplug the HDMI from my computer and put it into my Xbox, but I'm tired of unplugging and plugging in 20 times a day. Could I like "alt tab" from my Xbox to my PC? I just want to be able to use my computer and Xbox 360 at the same time with just one monitor. That way I am able to work at home and play Xbox 360 at the same time, since my work requires a lot of waiting, I'd like something to burn the time

 

[andrewboon]

Is it possible to play my Xbox 360 on the same monitor I'm using for my computer? I know I can do it if I unplug the HDMI from my computer and put it into my Xbox, but I'm tired of unplugging and plugging in 20 times a day. Could I like "alt tab" from my Xbox to my PC? I just want to be able to use my computer and Xbox 360 at the same time with just one monitor. That way I am able to work at home and play Xbox 360 at the same time, since my work requires a lot of waiting, I'd like something to burn the time

 

[andrewboon]

Is it possible to play my Xbox 360 on the same monitor I'm using for my computer? I know I can do it if I unplug the HDMI from my computer and put it into my Xbox, but I'm tired of unplugging and plugging in 20 times a day. Could I like "alt tab" from my Xbox to my PC? I just want to be able to use my computer and Xbox 360 at the same time with just one monitor. That way I am able to work at home and play Xbox 360 at the same time, since my work requires a lot of waiting, I'd like something to burn the time

 

[andrewboon]

Is it possible to play my Xbox 360 on the same monitor I'm using for my computer? I know I can do it if I unplug the HDMI from my computer and put it into my Xbox, but I'm tired of unplugging and plugging in 20 times a day. Could I like "alt tab" from my Xbox to my PC? I just want to be able to use my computer and Xbox 360 at the same time with just one monitor. That way I am able to work at home and play Xbox 360 at the same time, since my work requires a lot of waiting, I'd like something to burn the time

 

[DaveSimmons]

You could get an HDMI switch and connect it between the PC, 360 and the monitor.

Make sure the switch passes along the rights enforcement stuff (HDCP)

 

[Ken g6]

Presuming your monitor doesn't have two HDMI ports and a mechanism to switch between them:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817270012

 

[andrewboon]

Presuming your monitor doesn't have two HDMI ports and a mechanism to switch between them:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817270012

Wow that is expensive. Are there any other cheaper alternatives?

 

[jacktesterson]

Any other connections on your Monitor? Possible to use DVI on your PC?

If not, easiest solution is to just buy a HDMI splitter with a switch. Easy as a press of a button, Mono has them for cheap and they do work.

How about use the VGA cable from the 360? Ive used it before and noticed no difference in quality.

 

[viivo]

You need an HDMI switch, something like this: http://www.monoprice.com/products/p...=10110&cs_id=1011002&p_id=8462&seq=1&format=2

That's just an example, they can be found for cheaper.

 

[sornywrx]

I get my brain all pumped up by reading threads in HT about quantum physics, spacetime, and the speed of light and then this. My brain just made the deflating balloon noise.

 

[sornywrx]

BTW, you need this:

http://www.amazon.com/Port-HDMI-Pigt...ds=hdmi+switch

 

[andrewboon]

Any other connections on your Monitor? Possible to use DVI on your PC?

If not, easiest solution is to just buy a HDMI splitter with a switch. Easy as a press of a button, Mono has them for cheap and they do work.

How about use the VGA cable from the 360? Ive used it before and noticed no difference in quality.

Yea I have DVI on my PC. But then how would i get sound? Also my xbox doesnt have VGA unless I get an adapter. But I think the DVI may work. Except the sound

 

[cl-scott]

You can run a google search for what are known as source selectors. I used one of these for something almost exactly like what you are talking about to connect a PS2, Xbox, and GameCube to the same monitor.

Also, here's a $20 option, but it is a Rosewill (NewEgg house brand) so quality may be questionable.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16882021219

 

[DaveSimmons]

Does your PC need to use HDMI? If not, you could use DVI or VGA then use the monitor's built-in source selector.

 

[Imported]

Have you looked at getting an HDMI switch?

 

[JamesV]

I have my PC connected to my monitor via HDMI, and my 360 connected to the same monitor via DVI. When I want to switch from one to the other, I just hit the 'source' button on my monitor. Since the monitor only has two sources (DVI and HDMI), every button push switches back and forth.

If you don't have two inputs, you'll have to buy a HDMI switch.

Alternatively, you could try to run the 360 output into a TV card, thereby being able to actually ALT+TAB to your TV program (WinTV, Media Center, etc) with the 360 screen displayed, but the quality would probably suck.