Question to ps3 owners...

flakmonkey · 03-07-08, 08:50 AM

Ok i know id be better off asking this on a ps3 forum, but folks on console forums are mostly foul mouthed 14yr olds who would call me a fag just for being British

Anyway i was wondering is it possible to hook up my ps3 to my pc monitor??

Ive looked through the manual and i cant seem to spot anything about this, although i didnt really look that hard to be honest.

I have my 360 (and my pc) hooked up to a 42 inch lcd monitor (which is conciderably cheaper than a 42inch hdtv!) Currently my ps3 is connected to my lame old 21inch telly running at 640x480 (PAL) is there anything like microsoft`s HD VGA cable for a ps3??

I want to play at 1080p dammit!!

ooh i should add the monitor has only 2 VGA ports and a couple of those digital (wierd looking) ports that nobody seems to use, it doesnt have HDMI or even scart/component.

Tchocky · 03-07-08, 08:55 AM

I think danlisa is yer man for PS3 questions.

Dowly · 03-07-08, 08:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tchocky

I think danlisa is yer man for PS3 questions.

danlisa · 03-07-08, 10:19 AM

LOL.

FM you need to check whether your monitor supports HDCP. The manufacturers website will tell you if you can find the model details. Don't assume it does as most manufactures don't expect someone to plug a HDCP reliant source into it.

That's if you want true HD, i.e HDMI to DVI input.

If your monitor supports HDCP, you'll need a converter, like this - http://hdfury.net/

You can however use a standard VGA input but you're not going to get much better results than your current TV.

EDIT - Tell you what, look at getting a 720p compliant LCD, as there are very few games that support full 1080p available at the moment. More will come but until then even a TV that supports 1080i will serve your purposes when viewing images, browsing etc in the XMB, whereas the games will default to 720p when started. P.S the devs don't tell you this though.

P.S If you want, add me to your friends list. Strangely enough my PSN name is danlisa.

Dowly · 03-07-08, 10:34 AM

*checks dictionary for 'all knowing bstard'*

Yup, just as I guessed, there's Dan. :rotfl:

Sailor Steve · 03-07-08, 12:56 PM

You know what his real sig says: "People who think they know everything are particularly annoying to those of us who do.":rotfl:

flakmonkey · 03-10-08, 08:50 AM

Thanks for the helpful replys, i actually forgot i posted this

I think its time i upgraded my telly

Quote:

"You can however use a standard VGA input but you're not going to get much better results than your current TV."

Danlisa: Err.. VGA inputs support upto and above 1080p, i currently have my 360 hooked up through a HD VGA connection at 1080p and it looks lovely, at least it did before the i spilled coffee on my console and killed it, the ps3 was stood vertical and escaped most of the spillage unharmed.

danlisa · 03-10-08, 09:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flakmonkey

Danlisa: Err.. VGA inputs support upto and above 1080p, i currently have my 360 hooked up through a HD VGA connection at 1080p and it looks lovely......

That's true but....Errr not on the PS3.:rotfl:You will not get a 1080p output using VGA on the PS3.

Like I said, the only way you'll get that rez is by having a HDCP compliant monitor/tv and by using a HDMI to DVI converter.

Which BTW, is why there were a few vocal people complaining about the PS3 not being bundled with a HDMI cable.

flakmonkey · 03-10-08, 09:08 AM

Ahh thanks for the clarification, i really should read the manual, Im useless with stuff like this, it took me 10yrs to figure how to program my old vhs video, by which time it was obsolete

Much kudos to the all knowing one

03-07-08, 08:50 AM	#1
flakmonkey Grey Wolf Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Staffordshire, Uk Posts: 944 Downloads: 78 Uploads: 0	Question to ps3 owners... Ok i know id be better off asking this on a ps3 forum, but folks on console forums are mostly foul mouthed 14yr olds who would call me a fag just for being British Anyway i was wondering is it possible to hook up my ps3 to my pc monitor?? Ive looked through the manual and i cant seem to spot anything about this, although i didnt really look that hard to be honest. I have my 360 (and my pc) hooked up to a 42 inch lcd monitor (which is conciderably cheaper than a 42inch hdtv!) Currently my ps3 is connected to my lame old 21inch telly running at 640x480 (PAL) is there anything like microsoft`s HD VGA cable for a ps3?? I want to play at 1080p dammit!! ooh i should add the monitor has only 2 VGA ports and a couple of those digital (wierd looking) ports that nobody seems to use, it doesnt have HDMI or even scart/component. __________________

03-07-08, 08:55 AM	#2
Tchocky Navy Seal Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 5,874 Downloads: 6 Uploads: 0	I think danlisa is yer man for PS3 questions. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

03-07-08, 10:19 AM	#4
danlisa Navy Seal Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cornwall, UK Posts: 5,499 Downloads: 45 Uploads: 1	LOL. FM you need to check whether your monitor supports HDCP. The manufacturers website will tell you if you can find the model details. Don't assume it does as most manufactures don't expect someone to plug a HDCP reliant source into it. That's if you want true HD, i.e HDMI to DVI input. If your monitor supports HDCP, you'll need a converter, like this - http://hdfury.net/ You can however use a standard VGA input but you're not going to get much better results than your current TV. EDIT - Tell you what, look at getting a 720p compliant LCD, as there are very few games that support full 1080p available at the moment. More will come but until then even a TV that supports 1080i will serve your purposes when viewing images, browsing etc in the XMB, whereas the games will default to 720p when started. P.S the devs don't tell you this though. P.S If you want, add me to your friends list. Strangely enough my PSN name is danlisa. __________________

03-07-08, 12:56 PM	#6
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	You know what his real sig says: "People who think they know everything are particularly annoying to those of us who do.":rotfl: __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

03-10-08, 09:08 AM	#9
flakmonkey Grey Wolf Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Staffordshire, Uk Posts: 944 Downloads: 78 Uploads: 0	Ahh thanks for the clarification, i really should read the manual, Im useless with stuff like this, it took me 10yrs to figure how to program my old vhs video, by which time it was obsolete Much kudos to the all knowing one __________________

03-07-08, 10:34 AM	#5
Dowly Lucky Jack Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 25,052 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	checks dictionary for 'all knowing bstard' Yup, just as I guessed, there's Dan. :rotfl: