Running a game console through a monitor?

ZQ8Dude · 09-01-2007, 04:56 PM

Is it possible? I had to get rid of my small TV to fit my computer and now i dont have a place to play a game system in my room.

kevinwilly · 09-01-2007, 05:03 PM

If you have a new-gen system with an HDMI output, you can get a cord that will do HDMI to DVI. You can get it on newegg for like 7 bucks.

If not, you can get a component or composite to VGA adapter. They are standalone boxes that you can plug everything into. Or get a video input card for your computer. Or a tv tuner card, those usually have aux. inputs.

There's lots of things you can do.

m21att1 · 09-04-2007, 01:17 PM

What game console do you have? Yes it can be done, Kwilly answered your question, you have a shit load of options as to what can be done.

daytonaguy · 09-05-2007, 02:52 AM

you might have to play with the resolution settings. i've tried to hook up my laptop to a large-screen lcd and it looked all messed up. it was nearly impossible for me to get the screen the way i wanted it.

mikem317 · 09-06-2007, 09:59 PM

Is there an RCA video input on the monitor?

Jake · 09-06-2007, 10:04 PM

I have an ATI All-In-Wonder card that has Audio-Video in jacks that I tried playing my PS2 on. It looked horrible. Whether it was because of the monitor or video card I don't know but I'd bet it was the video card because I have a pretty nice 19in. widescreen Samsung flat panel monitor.