How to connect a PS3 to a computer monitor.

[babcat]

Hello Everyone,

In the not too distant future I hope I may be getting a PS3. However, I'm interested in learning exactly what I need to do to connect it to my VGA computer monitor.

This is a link to my computer monitor.

http://www.viewsonic.com/support/desktopdisplays/crtmonitors/aseries/a90fplus/

Now, I saw this on EBAY....

12' Python component video VGA to 3 RCA adapter cable

http://cgi.ebay.com/12-Python-compo...ryZ64631QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

However, it says in big writing that it would not work with a computer monitor.

Basically, what I need to know is will using only a simple component to VGA cable allow me to play PS3 games on my computer monitor or do I also have to purchase some type of "box" too?

I'm totally confused about this. I'm not at all a hardware person.

By the way, I have searched the internet about this and cannot find a solid answer anywhere.

If anyone would help me I would appreciate it. Please remember I'm a laymen and I'm new to all this stuff.

Thank you for any help you can provide.

 

[inefficient]

I think you will find yourself out of luck with that CRT. Sony says they have no plans to support VGA.

To convert from compoent video (YPrPb) to VGA (rgbhv) you will need a signal adaptor not just a cable. And it will be expensive.

Here is one but its $324
http://sewelldirect.com/component-to-vga.asp

You going to be much better off just buying a new DVD-D/HDCP supporting computer monitor. For example, one of these: Dell 2007WFP $399. You'll only get 720p out of this one from your PS3, but people say its a nice LCD.
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[almighty]

Ur best bet would be a HDMI to DVI convertor TBH. Its no good using the 3 RCA to VGA if you dont know what colour the sync is on, although it would more then likely be green.

Somthing like this...

If that does'nt work then try looking for a slightly more expensive option.

 

[inefficient]

Ur best bet would be a HDMI to DVI convertor TBH. Its no good using the 3 RCA to VGA if you dont know what colour the sync is on, although it would more then likely be green.

Somthing like this...

If that does'nt work then try looking for a slightly more expensive option.

His CRT does not support DVI. It only has a Dsub-15 VGA connector. And even if he had one that supported DVI, he would need one that supports HDCP as well which you only see in new montiors. You'll never see it on a old CRT.

 

[Oninotsume]

http://www.mayflash.com/vgabox/vga001/vga001.htm

I've got one of these for my RGB D-15 only CRT. The one I purchased was made just before this one, so it only supports up to 1080i, but both 1080i and 720P run with absolutely no problems.

I suggest giving it a try.
It cost me around \3,000 yen, I image less than 15 pounds(?).

 

[Arwin]

http://www.mayflash.com/vgabox/vga001/vga001.htm

I've got one of these for my RGB D-15 only CRT. The one I purchased was made just before this one, so it only supports up to 1080i, but both 1080i and 720P run with absolutely no problems.

I suggest giving it a try.
It cost me around \3,000 yen, I image less than 15 pounds(?).

That's great to know. This should go into a FAQ somewhere ...

 

[babcat]

Thanks to everyone who has responded!

Is the general consensus that this

http://www.mayflash.com/vgabox/vga001/vga001.htm

would be all I need to hook a PS3 to my VGA computer monitor?

I'm very thankful to everyone who is willing to share advice and direct me in these matters. I very rarely do anything hardware related and I'm very clueless when it comes to compatibility matters.

By the way, my money is very tight so I don't want to purchase the wrong thing.

 

[ADEX]

http://www.mayflash.com/vgabox/vga001/vga001.htm

I've got one of these for my RGB D-15 only CRT. The one I purchased was made just before this one, so it only supports up to 1080i, but both 1080i and 720P run with absolutely no problems.

I suggest giving it a try.
It cost me around \3,000 yen, I image less than 15 pounds(?).

A quick googling finds it is sold for £54 in the UK.

 

[infinity4]

if you have hdcp supporting monitor with dvi then.... 720p would be 1280 x 720 if monitor supports letterboxing???

 

[patataboy]

http://www.mayflash.com/vgabox/vga001/vga001.htm

I've got one of these for my RGB D-15 only CRT. The one I purchased was made just before this one, so it only supports up to 1080i, but both 1080i and 720P run with absolutely no problems.

I suggest giving it a try.
It cost me around \3,000 yen, I image less than 15 pounds(?).

That is a great item you got there, can I ask you where did you bought it, 'cuz I am currently living in Tokyo and I am looking for an adaptator to put my PS3 on my VGA monitor.

Thanks

 

[Nick Laslett]

http://www.mayflash.com/vgabox/vga001/vga001.htm

I've got one of these for my RGB D-15 only CRT. The one I purchased was made just before this one, so it only supports up to 1080i, but both 1080i and 720P run with absolutely no problems.

I suggest giving it a try.
It cost me around \3,000 yen, I image less than 15 pounds(?).

I brought a number of the earlier version of this adaptor from Lik Sang.

I used them for connecting the Xbox and PS2 to VGA monitors. They worked very well.

The earlier version only did up to 720p.

 

[Oninotsume]

Sorry for my late reply. I haven't been looking at this board lately.

I purchased my adaptor via www.yahoo.co.jp Yahoo Auctions. There doesn't appear to be that particular one on their now, but you may be able to find a similar device by scouring around or checking out Akihabara, etc.

Some other things about the converter I forgot to mention.
1. It comes with a little adaptor so you can plug in your component Audio leads into either a L R speaker lead, or a headphone jack.
2. It doesn't support 480i. This doesn't really matter, because for some reason PS1/PS2 games appear fine on the PS3 = Upscaling to 480P? However, if you are into using Linux you'll have to do the initial setup on a normal TV.
3. It has to be plugged in, so you're going to need another outlet.
4. It doesn't adjust the size of the screen accordingly, so you'll have to leave that up to your monitor if it's automatic, or change the H and V size manually. I had to do this, but it worked out alright.

That's about it. Good luck.

Oninotsume

 

[cuib]

How about a VGA transcoder? Neoya and Vdigi both sell these at around $55. I used both on my Xbox, worked well with some minor issues such as somewhat washed out colors (that might be a VGA issue in general though). Both convert component to VGA so you'd still need the PS3 component video cable, unless they have PS3 bundles already.

Since they work on progressive scan dvd players I assume they'd work fine on a PS3.

 

[gokickrocks]

although mine is different than the one previously posted, i got mine from http://www.vdigi.com/ ...im unsure if it works with the ps3, so make sure to ask them before you consider purchasing

 

[kyleb]

2. It doesn't support 480i. This doesn't really matter, because for some reason PS1/PS2 games appear fine on the PS3 = Upscaling to 480P?

Converting interlaced fields to progressive frames isn't upscaling, it is deinterlacing.