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  • mattlanta
    MVP
    • Aug 2008
    • 2384
    #1

    Connecting a PS3 to a LCD monitor?

    I'm just wondering if I can do this and how effective it would be. I think my LCD monitor is 21.5". It's a Samsung Syncmaster 2233, and I bought it last year. When I bought this, I swear one of their reps said I could bring it to college and even play Xbox on it.

    And that's just what I might do. Except with a PS3. I'm thinking of bringing this monitor along instead of buying a brand new, smaller sized HDTV. I'm going to need to buy a new PS3 to bring along, but I'm just wondering if this is possible or not.

    I'm not a huge tech guy, so I wouldn't know. But I have a feeling it's possible (I hope!)

    My monitor doesn't have its own speakers either, so if I'm going to get a PS3 I'll probably need to get a new headphones or something w/ a mic so I can use it for online gaming.
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    • Pokes
      Bearer of the curse
      • Jul 2002
      • 4538
      #2
      Re: Connecting a PS3 to a LCD monitor?

      Originally posted by mattlanta
      I'm just wondering if I can do this and how effective it would be. I think my LCD monitor is 21.5". It's a Samsung Syncmaster 2233, and I bought it last year. When I bought this, I swear one of their reps said I could bring it to college and even play Xbox on it.

      And that's just what I might do. Except with a PS3. I'm thinking of bringing this monitor along instead of buying a brand new, smaller sized HDTV. I'm going to need to buy a new PS3 to bring along, but I'm just wondering if this is possible or not.

      I'm not a huge tech guy, so I wouldn't know. But I have a feeling it's possible (I hope!)

      My monitor doesn't have its own speakers either, so if I'm going to get a PS3 I'll probably need to get a new headphones or something w/ a mic so I can use it for online gaming.
      If the monitor has a HDMI input its easier but otherwise you'll need a HDMI-DVI converter to do it.
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        • Moses Shuttlesworth
          AB>
          • Aug 2006
          • 9435
          #3
          Re: Connecting a PS3 to a LCD monitor?

          Yup, I used to do it up until I got an HDTV. You need a DVI port and an HDCP-capable monitor I believe.

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            • mattlanta
              MVP
              • Aug 2008
              • 2384
              #4
              Re: Connecting a PS3 to a LCD monitor?

              So what are the things I need to buy?

              -HDMI Cable (What is that like $3?)

              What else?

              Thanks for the help.

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                • GAMEC0CK2002
                  Stayin Alive
                  • Aug 2002
                  • 10384
                  #5
                  Re: Connecting a PS3 to a LCD monitor?

                  Originally posted by mattlanta
                  So what are the things I need to buy?

                  -HDMI Cable (What is that like $3?)

                  What else?

                  Thanks for the help.
                  If your LCD monitor doesn't have HDMI, you need this: http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...seq=1&format=2

                  You'll also need an optical cable for sound (assuming your monitor has digital output or you're using a surround sound system): http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...seq=1&format=2

                  Monoprice shipping is expensive if you make separate orders. Much cheaper to get everything at once.

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                    • mattlanta
                      MVP
                      • Aug 2008
                      • 2384
                      #6
                      Re: Connecting a PS3 to a LCD monitor?

                      Originally posted by GAMEC0CK2002
                      If your LCD monitor doesn't have HDMI, you need this: http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...seq=1&format=2

                      You'll also need an optical cable for sound (assuming your monitor has digital output or you're using a surround sound system): http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...seq=1&format=2

                      Monoprice shipping is expensive if you make separate orders. Much cheaper to get everything at once.
                      What if I just want to use a headset for my sound system?

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                        • GAMEC0CK2002
                          Stayin Alive
                          • Aug 2002
                          • 10384
                          #7
                          Re: Connecting a PS3 to a LCD monitor?

                          Originally posted by mattlanta
                          What if I just want to use a headset for my sound system?
                          The PS3 doesn't have a headphones jack, but you can get a USB or blutooth headset.

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