Computer monitor and Video games?

Q. Ok i have a very nice computer monitor and dont really feel the need to buy a tv, i have hd cable box so i can watch tv on it, and i can play ps3 and xbox 360 on it. The problem is i cant play any other game systems on it. Is there a cheep device out there that will allow me to play nes,snes,sega,nintendo 64, gamecube, etc.. on my computer monitor. Dont know if it will help but this is my monitor http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824254048&Tpk=hanns%20g%2025%20inches

A. First off, stay away from the simple passive cables that have VGA or HDMI on one end and a yellow composite video jack or green/blue/red component video jacks on the other, those cables do NOT convert the video signal to one that your monitor can use, and are marketed as scams to trick consumers (they will often use words like "adapter" or "converter" to trick or confuse buyers).

You need some type of device that converts the video signal to one that your monitor can use, either a digital DVI/HDMI signal or an analog RGBHV signal.

What I use is a line doubler that's about 12 years old and was originally designed for CRT projectors when HDTV was in its infancy. It has composite, S-video, and component video inputs, and a RGBHV output, to which I connect a VGA cable to my monitor. I'd say picking up one of those units used would be your best bet. They were very expensive new, but there is little demand for them now, so occasionally on eBay you will find a good deal on one. Here's one: http://cgi.ebay.com/Twin-Vision-TV200-Video-VGA-Line-Doubler-/250740790748?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a6150d5dc#ht_3329wt_953

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Gaming Computer or PS3: Can't Decide - What do you recommend?

Q. Alright so Christmas and my birthday is coming around. Now I've been thinking about this for quite some time. Gaming Computer or PS3? I have been wanting to get my own PS3 so I could get the games I want that aren't on the PC, and to play with friends in my neighborhood, and to play Persona 4 as well. But the other problem is that this PC is below the average gaming computer, and the computer is from 2002, so I need an update from this. Not to mention I have most of my games on the PC but some I'd like to/require have high performance, and the freedom of having your own PC is pretty sweet. So which should I get?
PS3 for:
-Games such as littleBIGPlanet 2, Ratchet & Clank, Black Ops, ScottPilgrim vs. the World, etc.
-Playing online with friends at school.

or a high-performance PC for:
-Much more of a variety of games to play.
-Less frustration on this piece of junk
-Freedom of having your own privacy

I honestly am okay with both. But I want to see what some other people think.

A. Gaming computer is better - it's not only for gaming! While PS3 is just for games and nothing else.
Gaming PCs look awesome too, you can upgrade them, change options in games, play on any monitor or TV. In many games consoles and PCs are separated on gaming servers because computer users own all console gamers.
Check this PC:

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Can you use a high-def computer monitor to hook up your Xbox360/PS3 with a HDMI cable?

Q. I want to play my games in high-def but don't want to dish out money to get a nice TV. My question is can you buy a LCD computer monitor and hook your Xbox360 and PS3 with a HDMI cable Would this be cheaper than buying a 20 inch 1080i TV. Also can you get a computer monitor with 1080i resolution?

A. If it uses a DVI connection, the monitor must be HDCP compliant.

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Pros and cons of using a computer monitor for console gaming?

Q. I'm debating getting a computer monitor (specifically a 24 inch Samsung LED monitor) for my Xbox 360 and PS3 (and to use my computer on) and I am wondering about the pros and cons of gaming on it.

I can only think of pros (high resolution, fast response time, cheaper) but I am sure there are some cons.

Any opinions on this?

A. pros its better for gaming as better respond time, allot cheaper 23" monitor £120 1080p
cons most don't have speakers so need a different sound system
i use a 23" monitor and a pair of speakers and work Great

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How do you plug in PS3 to a computer monitor?

Q. I want to play my PS3 through a standard computer monitor. What is the necessary components and wires to do this.

A. VGA or HDMI, whichever connector is on both the monitor and the game console.

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Can you use a high-def computer monitor to hook up your Xbox360/PS3 with a HDMI cable?

Q. I want to play my games in high-def but don't want to dish out money to get a nice TV. My question is can you buy a LCD computer monitor and hook your Xbox360 and PS3 with a HDMI cable Would this be cheaper than buying a 20 inch 1080i TV. Also can you get a computer monitor with 1080i resolution?

A. If it uses a DVI connection, the monitor must be HDCP compliant.

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Pros and cons of using a computer monitor for console gaming?

Q. I'm debating getting a computer monitor (specifically a 24 inch Samsung LED monitor) for my Xbox 360 and PS3 (and to use my computer on) and I am wondering about the pros and cons of gaming on it.

I can only think of pros (high resolution, fast response time, cheaper) but I am sure there are some cons.

Any opinions on this?

A. pros its better for gaming as better respond time, allot cheaper 23" monitor £120 1080p
cons most don't have speakers so need a different sound system
i use a 23" monitor and a pair of speakers and work Great

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Is it possible to connect a PS3 to a lone HD computer monitor?

Q. I know you can't connect a game system to a laptop but I was wondering if it was possible to do this with a Computer monitor. The monitor isn't intergrated with the cpu obviously so I would guess that I could. I appreciate the help.

A. Yes, i use an HDMI wire from my ps3 to monitor, make sure yours has an hdmi port.. The speakers in the monitor kinda suck for me so i use the standard AV cables for sound, but HDMI for video

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Can you use a high-def computer monitor to hook up your Xbox360/PS3 with a HDMI cable?

Q. I want to play my games in high-def but don't want to dish out money to get a nice TV. My question is can you buy a LCD computer monitor and hook your Xbox360 and PS3 with a HDMI cable Would this be cheaper than buying a 20 inch 1080i TV. Also can you get a computer monitor with 1080i resolution?

A. If it uses a DVI connection, the monitor must be HDCP compliant.

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Pros and cons of using a computer monitor for console gaming?

Q. I'm debating getting a computer monitor (specifically a 24 inch Samsung LED monitor) for my Xbox 360 and PS3 (and to use my computer on) and I am wondering about the pros and cons of gaming on it.

I can only think of pros (high resolution, fast response time, cheaper) but I am sure there are some cons.

Any opinions on this?

A. pros its better for gaming as better respond time, allot cheaper 23" monitor £120 1080p
cons most don't have speakers so need a different sound system
i use a 23" monitor and a pair of speakers and work Great

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Is it possible to hook a PS3 Gaming system up to a computer monitor?

Q. Is it possible to hook a PS3 Gaming system up to a computer monitor?

A. Yes, that is if your monitor has a DVI/HDMI port.
Or you can hook it up to a TV card and connect it to your monitor.

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What's a good monitor for both computer and video games?

Q. I would like to get a flat screen monitor that can be used as a computer monitor AND to be able to play PS3 video games on. Any good suggestions? Thanks a lot!

A. You didn't mention whether your preference is for a CRT flat screen or an LCD flat screen. I am basing my suggestion here for an LCD flat screen monitor though. Since most of the time you will be using this as your gaming platform, you should be considering two specs that can define your gaming experience, and that is 1) response time and 2) luminance rating.

1) The faster the response time an LCD has, the better in eliminating ghosting so get an LCD flat screen with at least 8ms or less response time

2) Get the highest candela or luminance rating you can get. This should give you an LCD with the best color rendition plus your display will not be too murky.

For CRT monitor, get the lowest DPI specs or .22dpi or lower would be best.

Of course, those specs will be for naught if you have a low-end graphics card. Get a mid-priced one with at least 128MB VRAM and a 128-bit rating.

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Pros and cons of using a computer monitor for console gaming?

Q. I'm debating getting a computer monitor (specifically a 24 inch Samsung LED monitor) for my Xbox 360 and PS3 (and to use my computer on) and I am wondering about the pros and cons of gaming on it.

I can only think of pros (high resolution, fast response time, cheaper) but I am sure there are some cons.

Any opinions on this?

A. pros its better for gaming as better respond time, allot cheaper 23" monitor £120 1080p
cons most don't have speakers so need a different sound system
i use a 23" monitor and a pair of speakers and work Great

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Is it possible to connect a PS3 to a lone HD computer monitor?

Q. I know you can't connect a game system to a laptop but I was wondering if it was possible to do this with a Computer monitor. The monitor isn't intergrated with the cpu obviously so I would guess that I could. I appreciate the help.

A. Yes, i use an HDMI wire from my ps3 to monitor, make sure yours has an hdmi port.. The speakers in the monitor kinda suck for me so i use the standard AV cables for sound, but HDMI for video

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